Georgetown routs Notre DameJan 20, 2008 - 12:07 AM WASHINGTON (Ticker) -- Georgetown came out angry following its first Big East Conference loss and made Notre Dame pay.
Roy Hibbert scored 13 of his 21 points in the game's first 12 minutes as the sixth-ranked Hoyas routed the Fighting Irish, 84-65, on Saturday.
Eager to make amends for Monday's 69-60 defeat to Pittsburgh, Georgetown looked to push the tempo from the opening tip, building a 10-4 lead in the first four minutes.
The Fighting Irish (13-4, 3-2 Big East East) answered the Hoyas' early shot, grabbing a 17-16 lead on Jonathan People's 3-pointer with 9:46 left in the half.
But the Hoyas (14-2, 4-1) took control with a suffocating defense, holding Notre Dame scoreless for almost six minutes. Vernon Macklin's layup capped a 15-0 run that gave Georgetown a 31-17 lead with 4:17 to go in the half.
"I think Roy was aggressive and assertive," Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. "He does a pretty good job of understanding when it's his turn and when he should help his teammates. They (Notre Dame) were spread out on our shooters and he took advantage of it."
The Irish had no answer early for Hibbert, as the Hoyas pounded the ball inside to the 7-2 center, who enjoyed a decided mismatch playing against the 6-8 Luke Harangody.
Kyle McAlarney's 3-pointer with 2:56 remaining ended nearly a seven-minute stretch for Notre Dame without a field goal. The Fighting Irish shot only 30 percent (9-of-30) in the opening half.
"It's really simple," Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said. "We have to score the ball more, especially in the first half, to get confidence. We couldn't score, we couldn't get into a rhythm."
Georgetown dominated inside, outscoring the Irish 30-6 in the paint in the first half. The Hoyas shot 53 percent (28-of-53) from the field while holding Notre Dame to 33 percent (28-of-53). For most of the second half, the Irish were under 20 percent.
"The first thing I told them (his players) is we set the tone early," Thompson said.
While Notre Dame has won a school-record 31 straight games at home, it has found life on the road less hospitable. The Irish have been blown out in both their road games, suffering a 92-66 defeat at Marquette on January 12.
Georgetown shut down Harangody and McAlarney, Notre Dame's two leading scorers.
Harangody averaged 24 points in Notre Dame's first four Big East games and 19.3 points overall coming into Saturday's contest, but the Hoyas limited him to 13 points on 3-of-14 shooting.
McAlarney, averaging just under 15 points, made just 4-of-15 shots and finished with 10 points.
"Harangody poses problems," Thompson said. "He's been playing at a high level right now. We just wanted to - at all cost - protect the 3-point line. All things being equal, I guess we did okay."
Hibbert cooled off after the fast start, but his teammates didn't. After taking a 38-25 halftime lead, the Hoyas led by as many as 23 in the second half.
"We took the lead at 18-17 and then we lost control of the game, but he had great looks," Brey said. "McAlarney had some great looks."
DaJuan Summers contributed 17 points and Austin Freeman added 16 for Georgetown, which has won five straight against the Irish, including an 84-82 victory in last season's Big East tournament.
The 65 points was 14 fewer than Notre Dame's season average and one less than the Irish scored in Tuesday's 91-74 victory over Cincinnati.
Notre Dame attempted 17 3-pointers in the first half but made only five. The Irish finished 7-of-25 from the arc.
"The first half, they got off 17 threes," Thompson said. "I didn't want that to happen. They have terrific shooters."
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NOTRE DAME 25 40 65
GEORGETOWN (6) 38 46 84 FINAL
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(6) GEORGETOWN 38 HALFTIME
Jan 19 12:50 PM
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And you thought election season was over.
Politicos and pundits are just peachy now that Georgia will send its two U.S. Senate races to runoff elections that will eventually decide control of the Senate.
With the Senate split at 48-48 and Republican leads in uncalled races in North Carolina and Alaska, the two Georgia spots will either shift the Senate to Republican control or make a split that would effectively give the Democrats control, with Kamala Harris as the tie-breaking vice president.
Georgia has become a new battleground after Joe Biden was projected to narrowly capture the state’s electoral votes in the presidential election against Donald Trump.
“All eyes will be on Georgia for the next two months,” Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie told NPR. “There will be record spending, unprecedented campaigning and tons of mudslinging in these races – more than what we’re used to seeing.”
Candidates needed 50% of the vote to win, but none achieved that threshold. Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue landed at 49.8% in his race against Democrat Jon Ossoff, who had 47.8%, with Libertarian candidate Shane Hazel getting 2.3%. Only Perdue and Ossoff will be in the runoff election on Jan. 5, two days after the Senate convenes.
Georgia was the only state with two Senate elections this year, and the other race was much more divided and will lead to another runoff election. Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock received 25.9% and 32.9% of the vote, respectively. Republican Doug Collins raked in 20% and Democrat Deborah Jackson 6.6%.
A Democrat has not won a Georgia Senate seat in 20 years. Tens of millions of campaign dollars are expected to be spent by both sides in the runoffs.
It’s a good thing Georgia election officials don’t have anything else going on. Oh, wait – Georgia is going to conduct a recount of its presidential election votes.


by Emily Landgraf
Smokers may soon find themselves standing 25 feet from the entrances of buildings on the Lawrenceville campus.
The completion of the West Village Commons has caused administrators to reconsider the university’s smoking policy because the new buildings are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) compliant. This means that their design and construction practices should increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving health and well-being, according to the National Resources Defense Council.
Therefore, smokers would be required to maintain a mandatory distance of 25 feet from all entrances. The current university policy mandates that smokers stay a minimum of 10 feet away from all residence halls and Greek houses.
Requiring a 25-foot buffer zone around the new apartments is a necessary step that the university must take in order to receive LEED certification, but administrators are considering if smokers should be required to maintain this new distance from all on-campus buildings.
“This is not state law, but if schools continue to take proactive measures such as this, it is likely the state may react and update language,” Director of University Standards Keith Kemo wrote in an e-mail.
New Jersey’s Smoke Free Air Act does not have a smoking distance regulation. However, other states have adopted such rules. In California, smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of any door, window or air intake of any government building, buildings owned or occupied by government entities, public universities or public buildings leased to private firms.
Changes to the smoking policy at Rider have already been discussed and approved at last week’s Lawrenceville Student Senate meeting. Kemo discussed the proposed changes with the Senate.
The consensus at the Senate meeting seemed to be approval for the policy.
The Westminster SGA is also working on a revised smoking policy, said freshman SGA senator Dan Halbstein. The Westminster Senate is proposing a plan to have one designated spot for smoking on campus.
“[Smoking] is especially a problem on the campus of a Choir College, where all students are required to use their voices to sing at least four times a week, if not more,” Halbstein said.
On the Lawrenceville campus, there were concerns about how enforceable this new rule would be. According to Kemo, it will come down to whether or not individuals on campus report policy violations.
“Public Safety does their patrols, but they’re on the look out for a lot of things,” Kemo said.
Individuals will have to take it upon themselves to call Public Safety if they see violations of the policy.
“While I know the university does not have the resources to fully enforce the rule, this should not be the guiding factor,” Pawelko said. “[The] focus should be on changing the culture through selective enforcement and improving the health of the buildings and the people they house.”
There was also some concern over zoning issues.
“There are a lot of areas, especially by the quad, where the non-smoking areas will overlap,” Kemo said. “So there will be some non-smoking areas on campus.”
The receptacles for cigarettes that are within 25 feet of the buildings will eventually be removed, and Facilities Management will be placing notices in areas where smoking is prohibited, Kemo said.
“This is a living community and we must treat it as such and protect everyone’s right to breathe clean air,” Pawelko said. “The bottom line is that it’s truly the right thing to do.”
However, not everyone is thrilled about the modifications to the smoking policy.
“Since the new buildings on campus have certain ordinances they have to follow, I can understand why the university has to impose a 25-foot distance from vents, windows and such for smokers,” said freshman Max Zadvornyy.
But according to Zadvornyy, adding another 15 feet to the other buildings would be adding insult to injury.
“Walking around campus with a cigarette should not be a problem,” he said. “It’s bad enough being treated like I have the plague already.”
The university will be gradually easing into the new policy, Kemo said. It will take some time to update The Source, the student handbook, and to get notifications to students.


2014 has been a great year for us at KPR, here's a round-up of the best bits…
1 - THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS…
Basement Sate, a cocktail and dessert bar was launched in September in Soho and helped spark London’s newest eating and drinking trend. From the co-owner of Paris’s Sherry Butt and featuring Desserts by ex-Maze pastry Chef, Dorian Picard, Basement Sate pairs delicious desserts and delectable cocktails, ensuring flavours are complemented and sweet is balanced with sharp. With DJs at the weekend and a new winter menu, Basement Sate was covered extensively by the likes of Marie Claire, Elle, GQ, The Evening Standard, High Life, and The Times.
2 - ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, MORE
2014 was the year of the Agave at KPR. We were proud to represent London’s first Agavaria, El Nivel, which is owned by tequila Ambassador, Tomas Estes and his Mezcal expert son, Jesse, both the people behind Ocho Tequila. The likes of Shortlist, ES Magazine, Esquire and Time Out have all been fans. We also had the opportunity to showcase two exciting Mexican brands, Tequila Grillos and Blue Demon Mezcal at TequilaFest, which will both be launched early next year.
3 - STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY
Kapranos PR had the pleasure of working with The Savoy this year on the launch of the Beaufort Bar’s exciting new menu. This beautiful limited edition pop-up menu, intricately illustrated and cut, and inspired by the famous visitors to the Savoy and world journeys attracted lovers of cocktails and fine art alike. The press were also fans, and the menu was featured in the likes of Elle Decoration, The Sunday Times Style, The Wall Street Journal and Food and Travel Magazine.
4 – HITTING HALLOWEEN HARD
2014's Halloween saw us represent some of the coolest events in town. For those seeking out the magical macabre, The Dark Circus Party Halloween Special and A Grimm Halloween from Bourne & Holllingsworth led its guests onto the dark side. While those searching to discover the spirit within were not disappointed by Cubanisto’s House Of Mask Halloween Special in a secret East London location. And as The Day of the Dead became as popular as Halloween itself, Tequila and Mezcal bar, El Nivel hosted a Mexican skull-tastic extravaganza.
5 – COCKTAILS IN THE CITY
6 - SUMMER LOVIN'
Despite the risks that come with a British summer, we pulled off some of the year’s greatest events. The Chap Olympiad turned 10 this year, and London's best dressed gentlemen gathered in leafy Bedford Square for its annual celebration of sporting ineptitude, cravats and sharp trouser creases.
Those looking to recreate the glamour of the 1930s cruise liner hopped on board the SS Atlantica, which set sail for a Summer voyage down the Thames, while the Blitz party's D-Day special brought back the 1940's patriotism. The Prohibition Party celebrated its 50th event with a huge, riotous bash that saw Vintage Mafia host a Secret Ric Rac club in one of the rooms.
7 - BOURNE & HOLLINGSWORTH BUILDINGS
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, a Modern Brasserie and Bar, set the design world’s tongues wagging when it opened in Clerkenwell in late-September. From the people behind Reverend JW Simpson, Blitz Party and Prohibition, and Bourne & Hollingsworth Bar, B & H Buildings set out to offer an all-day eating and drinking space that combined all of the brand’s talents under one roof.
Situated just off Exmouth Market, Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings features a restaurant and greenhouse, private rooms and large Grand Café style bar. Taking inspiration from the faded grandeur of a stately home, the venue’s design combines trailing plants, rich upholstery and roaring fires – the perfect place for a Christmas party. The venue was featured in a wide range of press, including Living Etc., Evening Standard, Quintessentially Magazine, Homes & Gardens and The Clerkenwell Post.
8 – KEEPING SEVEN DIALS TICKING!
This year saw us work with two clients in the Seven Dials Area. We launched American 90s hangout Earlham Street’s new beer pump in early 2015 as well as its exciting new Crodough menu. In the Spring time, Canela, a new Portuguese restaurant and wine bar launched, bringing an authentic taste of Portugal to Covent Garden. With beautiful crisp interiors and a comprehensive wine list from the country’s varied regions and independent producers, Canela was a bit hit with the press, especially with Bossa Nova nights taking place during the World Cup.
9 - RED HOT GOES GLOBAL!
The exhibition that set out to challenge and change the perceptions of the ginger male travelled the world in 2014 to huge success and a global press coverage. Since its launch in London, Thomas Knights’s ginger hotties have helped redefine the way we see red-haired men. 2014 saw RED HOT travel to New York and then Sydney before returning back to London for a pop up concept store and exhibition that featured the RED HOT 100 coffee table book. Attracting international press including the Sydney Morning Herald, The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Australian Daily Telegraph, while here in the UK, Time Out voted it in their top ten top ideas for 2014.
10 - THE BEST IS YET TO COME...
Look out for our newest clients, events and latest trends – all coming in 2015!
· The Joint, BBQ experts have just launched their 2nd venue on New Cavendish Street, offering their no-fuss fast food with a twist and Kilner jar cocktails to Marylebone
· The Cocktail Trading Co Development Bar & Table is a new bar launching in mid-January on Great Marlborough Street. Run by Andy Mil. Elliot Ball and Olly Brading, the bar will be a creative hub for both consumers and industry insiders to sample fresh and exciting creations at tastings, master-classes and cocktail events
· Bunny Chow has brought its exciting and casual eating concept to Soho – expect a new menu, fresh juice cocktails and bunny-business early next year.


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AstraZeneca Jabs: Japan sends 6.16 lakh more
Japan supplied over 6.16 lakh shots of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Bangladesh yesterday. With this, 16.43 lakh doses of the Covid-19 vaccine arrived from Japan so far.
The consignments are part of a total of about 3 million doses that the Japanese government is providing to Bangladesh through the COVAX facility to meet the urgent needs of Bangladeshi people, who have long been waiting for the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
About 15 lakh people had not received their second dose after India halted vaccine export amid severe infections in it since March.
Syed Mojibul Huq, additional secretary of the health ministry, and Japanese Ambassador to Dhaka ITO Naoki, among others, were present at a handover ceremony at the airport yesterday.
This vaccine support is expected to contribute to the Bangladesh government's efforts to prevent the spread of Covud-19 and to save people's lives in Bangladesh, said Japanese officials.
Japan hopes that a fair, equitable and comprehensive access to vaccines will be ensured in Bangladesh and reiterates that it will stand by Bangladesh in the fight against Covid-19 and will work together to curb the virus spread as soon as possible, Japanese embassy said in a statement.
In the statement, Ito Naoki said, "We are very happy to give the much-needed vaccines to Bangladesh. We hope we will be able to supply the rest of the three million vaccine within this month."

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New Berlin Alderwoman Deena Liska filed a notice of noncandidacy with the city today.
Liska represents the 5th District in New Berlin.
Incumbents who are not seeking re-election were required to file the notice by 5 p.m. today. If an incumbent decides to run for office after filing such notification, he or she can run for re-election by filing appropriate ballot access papers by the normal deadline.
All candidates seeking election must file completed nomination papers by 5 p.m. Jan. 2.
The following seats are up for election on April 2: mayor, District 1 Alderman, District 3 Alderman, District 5 Alderman, District 7 Alderman and municipal judge. If a primary election is necessary, it will be held on Feb. 19.
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In this post we’ll talk about things to do in Colombia, Colombia’s map, Colombia’s people, checking if Colombia is dangerous or not, Tourism in Colombia, Colombia diversity and many other things!
What is the first question that comes to your mind when you hear someone’s Colombian?
I already know the answer!! “Did you know Pablo Escobar? How about cocaine?”
Those people are tired of hearing these types questions over and over! Yes, unfortunately, you’re not the first one asking them about it.
Let’s read this post to impress the next Colombian you see with your knowledge, not cliché questions!
Recent History of Colombia
Colombia was colonized by Spain when it was just home to indigenous people. Spain brought Europeans as well as African slaves to the area.
They became independent in 1819 and ever since tried to have a better Colombia which was not successful recently. A few unhappy armed forces formed that declared war with the government. It only got more complicated when drug dealers gained enough power to fight against both the government and the armed forces and people were looking at these armies, thinking, “we only want to have a peaceful life” which was the key to change the situation.
When the popularity of the armed forces dropped dramatically among people, they were forced to have a kind of peace agreement with the government.
The government held a referendum that got rejected with less than %1 difference, but the young generation occupied the streets for a while which eventually led to signing a peace agreement in November 2016 after several years of war.
The deal was not perfect and the promises in it have not happened yet but no deal is perfect and building consumes far more time than running.
If you are interested to know more about Colombia’s modern history, Click on the image below to know more about recent political activities in Colombia.
People in Colombia
Most citizens are White and Mestizo but there are also Afro-Colombian, American Indian, Raizal, Palenquero, and even Romani!
%99 of people speak Spanish while a minority of British descendants, made English an official language, only in the heaven-like islands of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina.
What to do in Colombia
Celebrate Colombia’s diversity
As mentioned earlier, Colombia is the second biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil
And not only for animals but it’s also a melting pot. You can find Caribbean characters in the north with tons of festivals year-round. The pacific side is where most of the Afro-Colombians live.
The Andes region is where most big cities and businesses are. Below then on the Eastern side is where the farmers are and finally in the South, where Amazon forests are, the indigenous people live where they speak their specific languages and are undocumented. Amazing, isn’t it?
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona in Colombia
This protected national park has both rain forests and coastal lagoons. You’ll enjoy spending an exploring day over there.
Catedral de Sal in Colombia
This underground church is a masterpiece and one of Colombia’s bravest architecture sites.
It’s located 200 meters under the ground in a salt mine. The temple has three sections as the symbols of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection.
San Andrés in Colombia
Remember the English speaking island we mentioned above? Those Brits are there for a good reason! This coral island in the Caribbeans is as good as Cuba and Bahamas but not as busy!
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The Cove At Ocean Pines
The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting specializes in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with happy hour, Friday late night and Sunday Football specials. A wealth of food options is available from seafood to steak dishes, salads, soups, appetizers and more. We are open Thursday at 4 p.m., Friday & Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at 9 a.m. for brunch.
Horn & ShellWest Ocean City Phone: 410-213-7020
From the people behind the Bull on the Beach, this new West Ocean City canteen boasts a fresh shell bar, featuring oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari many different ways. The personal favorite here is the “flashed under fire” offerings but you can’t wrong. Also be sure to try out the crafted signature sandwiches and some of the tasty small plates, such as the owner’s delicious beef plank.
Pickles PubOcean City Phone: 410-289-4891
It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.
Join us at our new bigger and better location. Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.
Buxy’s Salty Dog
Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the local already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis, eggrolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials.
Recently named one of the 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America for 2015 by OpenTable (1 of the only 2 restaurants named in the State of Maryland), the food at Restaurant 213 is far from your conventional Chesapeake Bay fare. A former apprentice of Roger Vergé in southern France, chef Jim Hughes prepares unpretentious, globally influenced cuisine inspired by the area’s plentiful ingredients. Chef Hughes has catered many events for Ronald Reagan, while he was President of the United States. He also served as Chef for the King of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Arabian Royal National Guard military academy. Chef Hughes has been honored by the James Beard Foundation and DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America). For 2015 Restaurant 213 was voted Best Chef, Best Special Occasion Dining, and Best Fine Dining Restaurant by Coastal Style Magazine, and Best Special Occasion Restaurant by Metropolitan Magazine. Frommer’s Travel Guide has Awarded Restaurant 213 its highest Rating of 3 Stars, making it one of only 3 restaurants on the Eastern Shore. Additionally, “Special Finds” awarded this distinction from 2010-2015 in their Maryland & Delaware Travel Guide Edition. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5pm. Special 5-course prix-fixe dinners offered on Sunday and Thursdays.
Higgins Crab House
31st Street & Coastal Highway
128th Street & Coastal Highway
There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Touch Of Italy
Italian Trattoria serving fine traditional Italian food, like chicken parmigiana “to die for,” homemade meatballs and Bolognese sauce and many more delicious entrees. Salumeria (Italian deli) and Pasticerra (fresh pastry shop and Italian breads) for takeout. Just walk in for an Italian Experience. Open for lunch and dinner. Take out available and reservations accepted. Other locations on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach and in Lewis on 2nd Street. Check website for specials and events.
South Division Street & Boardwalk • 410-289-3501
3rd Street & Boardwalk • 410-289-2599
41st Street & Coastal Hwy • 410-524-9254
70th Street & Coastal Hwy • 410-524-7981
Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Great Kid’s Menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken fresh-breaded and cooked to order! Available at South Division, 41st and 70th Street locations. See our ad on page 6 for specials!
The Embers is stepping it up again with their Famous ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD AND PRIME RIB BUFFET! New buffet selections from our Executive Chef and Sous Chef paired expertly with all the old favorites! MASSIVE CRAB LEGS, LARGE SHRIMP, and over 100 additional items including our Raw Bar, Steamed Clams, various fish selections and lots of options for the non seafood eater as well! Includes a wide variety of children’s selections like FRESH DOUGH PIZZA and a continuous array of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The Embers also offers an excellent HAPPY HOUR with some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar! Open Friday-Sunday, 4 p.m.

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Farmed Atlantic salmon swim in a tank before transport to net pens. (Wikimedia Commons photo)
Scientific uncertainty continues to cloud waters surrounding marine-based salmon farms despite a court decision that puts DFO on notice, essentially, to clean up its act.
In early February, the Federal Court overturned DFO’s policy permitting fish farm operations to transfer Atlantic salmon hatchery smolts to ocean net pens without screening for PRV (piscine reovirus), a pathogen that critics believe threatens wild salmon, chinook in particular.
Justice Cecily Strickland ruled that DFO fails to consider the health of wild salmon, that the current practice violates the government’s own wild salmon policy and does not meet “the precautionary principle.” She gave the department four months to undertake risk assessment, requiring a thorough review of the science, and to come up with a new policy.
Since the highly contagious PRV pathogen was first diagnosed in farmed Atlantic salmon two years ago (the pathogen has also been found in wild salmon), screening for the virus could bring a halt to Atlantic salmon fish farming in marine waters.
The precautionary principle, as set out in an earlier court decision in the fish farm legal saga, requires that “complete scientific certainty should not be used as a basis for avoiding or postponing measures to protect the environment, as there are inherent limits in being able to predict environmental harm.”
Biologist Alexandra Morton and Namgis First Nation, who brought the lawsuit against Minister of Fisheries Jonathan Wilkinson and two fish farm firms operating in the Broughton archipelago, consider it a clear victory for wild salmon. Others are not yet convinced.
“It would be wrong to jump to conclusions,” said Jared Dick, NTC’s central region biologist, when asked for his thoughts on the controversy.
Both the industry and DFO maintain that the PRV pathogen poses minimal risk to wild salmon since, for unknown reasons, it hasn’t triggered the fatal HSMI (heart and skeletal muscle inflammation) as it does in Norway. The Canadian government is pinning its new aquaculture strategy — intended to set the industry on a course for continued growth — on research and technology to provide answers.
For his part, Fisheries Minister Wilkinson has allowed that migratory salmon pathways may not be the best locations for fish farms due to the risk and uncertainty. He also promises that Canada’s first aquaculture act, yet to become law, will embrace the precautionary principle.
The industry is turning to emerging technology. Cermaq Canada, which runs fish farms in Clayoquot Sound and other locations on the West Coast, announced in January that it plans to launch a B.C. trial of closed containment fish farming currently undergoing tests in Norway. While not wholly contained, the method limits interaction between fish and the external environment.
A report due in May is expected to provide some direction — a possible compromise that would allow the industry to continue the standard practice of transferring smolts from hatcheries to sea pens — but the court clearly forces the government’s hand.
“We are reviewing the court’s decision,” said Shawn Hall, spokesman for the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA), via email. “We look forward to seeing the full risk assessment from the Canadian Scientific Advisory Secretariat, which should provide important context on this complex matter.”
Rocky Boschman is the managing director of Grieg Seafoods BC, which operates fish farms in Nootka Sound. He promised full compliance with any changes in regulations, but expects they would be made on the basis of sound science.
Recent testing of smolts moved from industry hatcheries to ocean pens did not reveal PRV, but the salmon had it when retested three months later, he noted.
“The fish naturally pick it up in the water,” Boschman stated, responding via email. “DFO followed up the court’s ruling with its CSAS report concluding that BC-PRV transfer from Atlantic salmon poses minimal risk to the Fraser River sockeye, which is consistent with previous science.”
Boschman said there is more to learn about BC-PRV, and the company is pleased that DFO plans to undertake more science and monitoring.
“We share the public’s concern for wild salmon and are committed to continue our longstanding support for independent research into the health of wild salmon populations,” he wrote.
As a biologist, Dick wrestles with the uncertainties around wild salmon declines, considering possible impacts from climate change, logging or disease.
“It keeps me up at night thinking about it,” he said. Yet he feels it would be premature to pin the blame for chinook collapse in Clayoquot Sound on fish farming.
“How do they know it’s not causing mortality if they’re not, for example, doing pre-spawn mortality sampling in the rivers? I don’t think the sampling’s been done to demonstrate nay or yea.”
Uu-a-thluk, NTC’s aquatic resource department, is planning to conduct tissue sampling in the coming season that may shed some light on the mystery, he noted. While some in the Nuu-chah-nulth community want sea-pen farming stopped, others recognize the industry’s importance.
“People are not considering the socio-economic impact and whether it’s feasible,” Dick added. “That’s the balance I’ve come to learn and respect. What are you going to tell all the Nuu-chah-nulth families that rely on that industry for a paycheque?”
Hall said the industry believes in working closely with First Nations and coastal communities, supporting continued research and enhancement, and “employing thousands of local people while providing approximately three-quarters of the salmon harvested in B.C. each year.”
There remains a possibility that DFO could appeal the Federal Court judgment.

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When a press trip invite comes to review a hotel with your blogger friend, you don’t turn it down. Add in being able to take the new boyfriend on his first press review with me and we had the recipe for a perfect weekend! Milford-on-Sea isn’t somewhere I had even heard of before but after being given the choice of several Hall & Woodhouse hotels to review we decided Milford on Sea looked cute and was the closest to London. Not sure a one night trip to Devon would have been a sensible idea, right?!
The British seaside break might have not have the greatest rep, and in late October our expectations of the weather are even lower. In this case it was a good job – cue Storm Brian!
Luckily we picked the ideal spot to weather the storm, The Beach House Hotel, only venturing out briefly to test our mettle in the bracing wind (seeking shelter in the pub en-route of course) and again the next day to walk off the piles of food we had stuffed ourselves with!
How to get to Milford on Sea
The drive down to Milford on Sea was a little arduous, taking around three hours (including a few short stops and weekend traffic) from our starting point in Amersham, North-West of London. We arrived a little after 3pm, check-in time at the Beach House, and were very surprised by the grandeur of the former Victorian manor house.
I would recommend driving, but there is a train station in New Milford just a 15 minute bus ride away. The final stretch on the drive down includes a leisurely stint through the New Forest and, on a sunnier day, I am sure there are loads of lovely spot for a picnic or ice cream.
First impressions of the Beach House
The hotel strikes a great balance between pub and hotel, it’s spacious but cosy, with old wood panelled walls, a resident cat and plenty of different nooks to park yourself for a drink or some food.
We were shown up to our room, where we were again pleasantly surprised! The room was fab, a big cosy bed, antique desk and classical music playing as we entered the room, I knew it was somewhere I could stay for much longer than one night, not even having to leave the room.
It just kept getting better though when we walked into the bathroom. Wow! The bathroom was as big as the bedroom with twin sinks, a big shower and the best-looking copper bath in the middle of the room! Heaven!
Braving the storm
After getting settled in, we went off in search of our good friends Lucy, Oli and baby Anäis. Normally this would be a simple task, however we found that mobile signal is a bit sketchy down in Milford on Sea. After searching the hotel in vain (with one false alarm when we heard a crying baby which turned out to be from the room next to theirs!) we set off out into the wild winds, stinging sea spray and lashing rain. I felt refreshed, alive and so happy feeling the sea spray on my face as we battled the wind towards town! A few minutes later Lucy’s message came through – they were in the pub. Wine, baby cuddles and food later we headed back to the hotel to chill before dinner.
Dinner at the Beach House
We opted to eat at the hotel, which was convenient and meant we got to stay indoors for the worst of the weather. We shared a veggie starter board and I had pie and mash for my main, for which the staff were happy to oblige my request for extra gravy! Somehow we still had room for dessert (none of us having opted for the small appetite versions of the dishes offered) and I topped my meal off with a treacle sponge and custard. Phew, makes me full just writing about it! But all oh so worth it and washed down with much wine of course!
After a half-hearted game of Scrabble (I think the food and drink had sapped most of our energy by this point) we called it a night; Baby Anäis was getting sleepy along with the rest of us. I had just enough energy to run a big just too-bubbly-enough bath, choose a colour for the mood lighting (yes the bathroom had mood lighting, in fact it had disco lighting, not to mention stars on the ceiling so it looked like you were bathing in the open sky!) and have a well-deserved soak before bed, as the wind howled harmlessly outside. Ahhh, bliss!
Breakfast at the Beach House
It was my kind of breakfast and somehow my appetite had returned, despite the previous night’s huge dinner. We were greeted with a table full of fresh pastries, fruit, juices, and honey still in the honeycomb, before being handed the menu for the cooked options; Olly and I went for eggs Benedict, with a side of crumpets! All super yummy and set us up well for the day.
What to do in Milford-on-Sea
It’s not the kind of place you go for an action-packed weekend away, the sleepy town of Milford-on-Sea is more of a ‘chilled walks along the promenade’ and pub lunches kind of place. We went for a relaxed stroll along the waterfront in the morning before starting the journey home. You can see “The Needles” of the Isle of Wight across the water and I’d imagine it would look even more special on a clear blue sky day.
If you have more time then visit Hurst Castle at the end of the spit for a spot of culture and I’m told the fish and chips in town is one of the best! The hotel more than filled us up though!
I really loved the hotel and felt so at home and cosy from the moment I arrived, with friendly staff, tasty food and oh did I mention that copper bath! Dreamy!
Their website really doesn’t do the place justice, but hopefully my blog and photos help show you how special this unique little hotel and pub really is.
I was invited to review this hotel, but as ever all opinions are totally honest.

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Shemekia Copeland (Photo by Mike White)
Shemekia Copeland took command of the stage at the AMP by Strathmore recently as her band played the opening notes of the blues-rock anthem “Ain’t Got Time for Hate.” Co-written by ace songwriters John Hahn and Will Kimbrough (who also produced), the song leads off her latest album, the roots-infused America’s Child.
The Blind Boys of Alabama perform at City Winery on March 24, 2019. (Photo by Ari Strauss)
The titans of gospel took everyone to church when The Blind Boys of Alabama performed a show at City Winery in DC on Sunday. The Grammy Award winning group put out a 90-minute set which, by the end, had the crowd on its feet, dancing with hands raised, and giving the occasional, “Amen” to the men on the stage.
Iris DeMent (Photo courtesy Northstar Artists)
Iris DeMent received the Americana Trailblazer Award at the 2017 Americana Music Honors & Awards. And now the iconic folk artist is blazing a trail to City Winery DC, where she performs on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Snoop Dogg and Tamar Braxton (Photo courtesy Je’Caryous Johnson)
Snoop Dogg is appearing in a semi-autobiographical musical, “Redemption of a Dogg,” which features music from the rapper’s recent gospel-inspired album Bible of Love, at Warner Theatre on Friday, Nov. 9. A handful of tickets are still available!
Franklin James Fisher performs with Algiers at Black Cat on June 28, 2018.
You’ll believe in the effectiveness of soul music as a form of protest when you see Algiers, the experimental rock quartet from Atlanta.
Frontman Franklin James Fisher has a powerful voice that goes low or hits high when called upon to do so, but mostly it booms gracefully through a room as it did at Black Cat on Thursday.
Algiers (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)
Post-punk-meets-gospel band Algiers released their second album, The Underside of Power, in 2017 via Matador Records. The quartet has been touring a lot, and they return to Black Cat on Thursday, June 28. You can win tickets to go with Parklife DC.
Bettye LaVette performs at the Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival on Aug. 9, 2014. (Photo by Leilah Thiel)
R&B singer Bettye LaVette graced The Hamilton with her divine presence on Saturday. Looking much younger than her 72 years, fit and trim, Bettye performed with bountiful energy and flawless style.


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Boasting an array of cupolas and a richly decorated interior, Saint Sophia Cathedral stands as Kiev's premier and oldest church, as well as a famous symbol of the city. Visit the cathedral, begun in the year 1037 as a tribute to a military victory, and marvel at its 13 Orthodox-style cupolas, the highest of which stands at 29 m (94 ft). Take time to enter the building and admire its complement of intricate frescoes, paintings, and decorations, many dating back to its earliest days and of great importance in Kiev's religious life. You'll find, among others, ornate portraits of founding fathers of the church, angels, and St. Sophia herself within, accented with shimmering gold paint and tiles. Don't miss seeing the tomb of Yaroslavl the Wise, the man who first commissioned the building's construction. Plan to visit Saint Sophia Cathedral and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Kiev attractions using our Kiev online holiday planner.
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Amazing cathedral, its even more beautiful when seen from the bell tower. this make climbing the wooden steps of bell tower, worth it. Architectural beauty from inside out. the paintings depicted on the walls are something to be mesmerized with. the atmosphere is so clam, its wonderful to be there. The entrance is chargeable given it also attracts tourists, the fee is nominal at 60 UAH. have cafe and washrooms inside with beautiful garden. can spend hours if one wishes to.
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KARACHI: Karachi, Pakistan’s most populous city with a high crime ratio, is facing a severe shortage of female medico-legal officers as only three MLOs are currently operating in the entire city.
Three major public hospitals of Karachi including the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), the Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), and the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) are facing an acute shortage of female medico-legal officers (MLOs), therefore, female victims and their attendants have to wait several days to get examined from female attendants.
Karachi Police Surgeon, Dr Qarar Abbasi, informed that only three women medico-legal officers are available in the major hospitals out of which one is on leave while only two are working. He reported that there are nine sanction posts of female MLOs in Karachi out of which only three are available while six posts are lying vacant since the past several months.
The acute shortage of female MLOs has increased the burden of work on male MLOs in major public hospitals. In case of an emergency, the existing male and female MLOs have to work extra hours against their duty hours.
There is an urgent need for female MLOs to handle the emergency cases and also to minimize the extra burden on male MLOs in the major hospitals of the city. The MLO’s report containing the cause of death, time of death, nature of death, and other details compiled in an official form at the time of autopsy provides the basis for a court’s case, carrying an impact on the final decision.
The number of female medico-legal officers has not increased keeping the current population and crime ratio of the city in mind as the existing sanction strength is a quarter century old.

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Matthew O'Brien thinks the British Economists' investing acumen helps explain why he was sceptical of markets and favoured public spending. The Atlantic
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- Is my dog too old for teeth cleaning?
- How often should I get my dog’s teeth cleaned?
- What is the best teeth cleaning product for dogs?
- Are Greenies good for dogs 2020?
- How can I clean my dog’s teeth naturally?
- Can you scrape tartar off dog’s teeth?
- Can I get my dog’s teeth cleaned without anesthesia?
- Do Dentastix really work?
- Are Greenies bad for dogs 2020?
- Do vets recommend Dentastix?
- How can I get plaque off my dog’s teeth naturally?
- How much is dog dental cleaning with anesthesia?
- What happens if you don’t get your dog’s teeth cleaned?
- Do Greenies clean dogs teeth?
- Why are greenies bad for dogs?
Is my dog too old for teeth cleaning?
Electing not to clean the teeth of a 10 year old dog when they are otherwise healthy can lead to serious long term health and quality of life issues.
Dental disease leads to increased numbers of bacteria in the blood stream which can then affect the function of vital organs such as the kidney and liver..
How often should I get my dog’s teeth cleaned?
All pets should have their teeth inspected by a dental veterinarian at least once a year. Not only can the vet provide a more thorough cleaning for your pet’s teeth, but they will also be able to inspect below the gum line and take X-rays to look for other signs of impending trouble.
What is the best teeth cleaning product for dogs?
Best overall toothbrush and toothpaste for dogsVirbac C.E.T. Pet Toothbrush. … Virbac C.E.T. Plaque Tartar-Control Enzymatic Dog and Cat Toothpaste. … Pet Republique Dog Toothbrush Pack of 6. … Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Dog Finger Brush. … Vet’s Best Dental Gel Toothpaste for Dogs. … Petkin Fresh Mint Dog & Cat Plaque Tooth Wipes.More items…•
Are Greenies good for dogs 2020?
The company notes that Greenies should not be given to dogs younger than 6 months or that weigh less than 5 pounds, and you should give your dog the Greenie size noted on the package for the dog’s weight. Even though they can be expensive — as much as $16 a pound — don’t save money by breaking them in half.
How can I clean my dog’s teeth naturally?
You can clean their teeth using coconut oil in one of two ways: using a canine toothbrush or letting them do the work themselves by chewing an oil-coated bone. To accomplish the latter, dip a dry bone in melted coconut oil and let it dry out.
Can you scrape tartar off dog’s teeth?
Remove Plaque: Professional Dental Cleaning Most dogs after 3 years of age have the beginnings of dental disease, or they already have plaque and tartar that cannot be removed by brushing or chewing. That is why we veterinarians recommend professional dental cleanings.
Can I get my dog’s teeth cleaned without anesthesia?
A non-anesthetic dental procedure is a dental cleaning completed without anesthesia. The pet is restrained using gentle, proprietary holds that ensure the pet’s safety throughout the dental procedure.
Do Dentastix really work?
In short: yes. Pedigree Dentastix are very safe for your dog. They’re low in fat and sugar free, too. This means that they act a healthy treat and an important part of Dog Healthcare to keep your pup’s teeth clean and their gums strong and healthy.
Are Greenies bad for dogs 2020?
Dr. Richardson advises that pet owners keep their dog supervised while they’re enjoying any dental chew, as they can present a choking hazard. Focus on finding soft options (like GREENIES), which won’t damage the enamel of your dog’s teeth over time—traditional rawhide and bully sticks are notorious for this.
Do vets recommend Dentastix?
Do Dentastix clean your dog’s teeth? Despite the confusion when it comes to the Dentastix recipe, they are used around the world to keep dogs’ teeth clean and healthy. According to their advertisements, they are even recommended by vets.
How can I get plaque off my dog’s teeth naturally?
Brush your dog’s teeth on a daily or weekly basis. Give your dog dental treats, such as Honest Kitchen’s Beams, and toys to chew on. Get the real deal—real, raw bones help scrape off soft plaque deposits on dog teeth. Vets offer professional cleaning and scaling for your dog’s teeth.
How much is dog dental cleaning with anesthesia?
It appears to be a standard itemized estimate that ranges from $500 to $900. The cleaning itself is $99. Add $33 for X-rays, $11 for polishing and $21 for sealing. There are separate charges for pre-anesthesia, induction, monitoring and the general anesthesia itself.
What happens if you don’t get your dog’s teeth cleaned?
Plaque builds up on canine teeth, just like it does on human teeth. Over time, a buildup of plaque can lead to inflammation of the gums, called gingivitis. Dogs with gingivitis may have red, inflamed gums that bleed easily, and you may also notice bad breath. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis.
Do Greenies clean dogs teeth?
GREENIES™ Dental Chews help control plaque and tartar buildup by mechanical abrasion. As a dog chews the treat, its chewy texture allows the teeth to sink in for maximum tooth contact causing a mechanical scraping and scrubbing of the tooth surface.
Why are greenies bad for dogs?
If your dog has ever had an upset stomach after consuming Greenies, then glycerin is likely to blame. Glycerin is a form of sugar alcohol that dogs (and humans) cannot fully absorb. It offers the same nutritional benefits as sugar, with even more calories. Glycerin attracts water like a sponge.

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With progressive house-esque chords, moombahton-esque wonky synth hooks, a dubstep-esque chilled halftime verse, and even a trap-esque booty bass section, Humour is completely unclassifiable - let's just call it dance music. This track is all about ridiculouslness and humour - solemnity, on the other hand, what is the point of it?
Every single dollar helps me continue to make music. Get recognised for supporting an independent, up&coming artist and for showing you value the hundreds of hours of love and hustle that go into every track.
But even if you download for free, I really appreciate you listening to my music and sharing it with friends who might like it, that's pretty damn cool.
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I strive to make music that's not only danceable (bangin', wild, groovin', fun) and consumable (lots of different people might like it) but also artistic (unique, eclectic, beautiful), soulful (emotive, passionate, special), and especially: classy (subtle, clever, complex - smart and sexy). How am I doing?
I grew up in Los Angeles with a piano, a computer, and an ocean view. Currently, I'm 19 and in my first year at a small college near San Francisco. I also write weekly track analyses and album reviews at djz.com.
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Pacific Northwest Travel
Antiquing in Wheeler Oregon (by Rockaway Beach)
Pacific Coast Road Trip
Rockaway Beach Oregon
Rockaway Beach Old-Growth Cedar Wetlands Preserve in Oregon. lilbit.michelevenlee.com
My favorite place to BREATHE. Rockaway Beach, OR. Was here today dipping my feet in :)
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Susan B. Anthony
Progressive era By: Trey Vasquez
Susan Brownell Anthony was an American social reformer and feminist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17
Why she did what she did
Susan B. Anthony was convinced by her work for temperance that women needed the vote if they were to influence public affairs. She was introduced by Amelia Bloomer to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the leaders of the women's rights movement, in 1851, and attended her first women's rights convention in Syracuse in 1852.

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LEL tips: Preparing for British weather
If you’re not British, or if you don’t live in Britain, you have probably heard that British people talk about the weather a lot. And it’s true; we do. If you are planning to ride London Edinburgh London in 2021 it is a good idea to understand the reasons why.
First the good news. We usually have very mild weather in summer in Britain. In August temperatures average around 15-25 degrees centigrade during the day, and 10-15 centigrade at night. In a good year it can be warmer,. In August 2019, for example, Britain had almost a month of unbroken sunshine. There will be plenty of daylight too, with sunrise at 05:30 and sunset at 21:00. In Scotland you’ll get an additional ten minutes of daytime on top of that. Although it might be wet, most of the event happens in the east of the country, which tends to be drier.
Unfortunately though, it’s not as simple as that. The British Isles are situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, in the path of the gulfstream from the Gulf of Mexico. This means our weather can be incredibly variable. Even in summer, the weather can shift dramatically from one week to the next, from one day to the next, and even from one hour to the next. This makes it impossible to predict your riding conditions until a few days before the event. In 2013, as riders passed through Scotland, the overnight temperature fell to 1 degree centigrade. Unlucky riders also experienced an overnight rainstorm, followed by a hailstorm. Two days later the daytime temperature in London reached 32 degrees centigrade. In 2017, a storm near Carlisle caused some riders to abandon due to cold and rain, yet most riders remained dry throughout their ride.
The gulf stream also results in a weather system where the wind tends to blow from south to north. This often makes the ride to Edinburgh easier than the return to London, particularly across the long flat section through the English fenlands on your first day. You probably won’t notice the tailwind at the start of the ride, but you absolutely will notice the headwind on your return.
It’s not all gloom and doom though! Although the weather can be unpredictable, it is usually mild and calm.
So what does this mean for your ride? Here are some tips to help you make the best of British weather:
- Be prepared! If you come from a hot country, be prepared for cold nights. Bring winter gloves. Bring a second pair to wear underneath the first pair. You may also find thick socks or shoe covers helpful if you plan to ride at night.
- You will need a good rain jacket, but you might not ever use it. If the weather features lots of showers, it may be easier to keep riding and allow the wind to dry you afterwards.
- If you get wet, DON’T STOP RIDING! You will get very cold very quickly if you stop. If you want a break, wait until you find a café or restaurant and shelter there.
- Prepare for wind. There is a 160km stretch of the route, in southern England, with just 10 metres of climbing and few trees or hedges to block the wind. On your return to London you will almost certainly encounter a strong headwind. Be sure to allow extra time from Louth down to St Ives, and find a group to share the burden of facing the wind.
- Prepare for sunshine too! If you have light skin, be sure to bring sunblock as you may be riding in daylight for up to 16 hours a day.
British weather is part of what makes this event a true adventure. It may be your best friend or your worst enemy. If you think you are up to the challenge, we open for entries on 7 January 2021.


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It's been awhile I shared a commissioned work nor an hyper realistic drawing, not because I've not done any lately, just that I needed to wait till it's presented to the person it's made for, before I can post it anywhere. This drawing I'm sharing today was made sometime last month, and was also framed and delivered to the client that same Month but she instructed me not to post it on any platform until she gift it out to him on his birthday.
The good news is that the drawing is with the rightful owner and he loved and appreciated it which is why I'm gladly sharing it with you today. The image was drawn and shaded with graphite and charcoal pencils after I carefully made my grid lines and sketched out the outlines of the image using a 2b pencil. With the help of my blurry tools, I was able to smooth the roughly shaded surface till I obtained the desired texture and a complete art piece. Below is the process👇
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COMPOSERS: JS Bach
ALBUM TITLE: JS Bach
WORKS: French Suites Nos 1-6, BWV 812-817
PERFORMER: Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano)
CATALOGUE NO: ACC30404
Zhu Xiao-Mei’s long relationship with Bach dates back to the Cultural Revolution in China when she smuggled a spinet into a labour camp and played his music in secret. Though her past discography includes recordings of Mozart, Schubert and Schumann, these are already outweighed by her critically acclaimed Bach recordings, and her affinity with his idiom is everywhere palpable in this recording of the French Suites. On the CD cover, Xiao-Mei stands next to a work by Joan Miró, from whose words she takes her artistic credo: ‘To gain freedom is to gain simplicity’. Indeed, Miró’s visual re-creation of the childlike seems to have inspired Xiao-Mei’s joyful and ingenuous music-making.
Eschewing flashy showmanship, she focuses instead on drawing a limpid cantabile sound, and on making the rhythms dance: her Allemandes drift with liquid motion; sprightly Courantes offset poetic and delicately embellished Sarabandes, while her Gigues almost skip off the keyboard. Delightful, too, are the galanteries (fashionable dances added to the traditional four-movements): listen, for instance, to the playful Gavotte of the G major Suite, or the Loure – light as gossamer. Mei’s phrasing is beautifully tapered, lending a natural ebb and flow to the music. In short, these are honest and deeply affectionate performances, set to become a classic.
Listen to an excerpt of this recording here.


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Ni la caída de Jennifer Lawrence, que ya se ha vuelto una tradición, ni la esperada Lupita Nyongo'o, salvaron este año de la monotonía a la alfombra roja de los Oscar, la más esperada del año, donde los hombres contribuyeron con una espontánea nota de...
| Mar 6, 2014
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have set the date for their Paris wedding, Us Weekly reports. The event is to take place May 24. [Us Weekly]
Model Karlie Kloss and singer Taylor Swift took a road trip along the California Coast and documented it via...
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The new owners of the city's historic Lord Baltimore Hotel will celebrate the completion of a multimillion dollar renovation Thursday.
The private, family-owned Rubell Hotels declined to name the final cost of its floor-by-floor overhaul of the 23-...
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When it comes to timeless men’s fashion, Ralph Lauren nails it every time. Ralph Lauren Director of Styling James Morishita recently visited Bloomingdale’s in Aventura to share his fashion tips and tricks and provide private styling...
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Last week, Diana Nyad and Sean Avery got the boot. Please, please let's put Billy Dee out of his misery this week.
The guest judge is Robin Roberts. LOVE HER. It's also "tell your sob story/backstory" night. DON'T LOVE THAT.
Uh oh, Billy Dee Williams...
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Here are three books for all of you fashionistas out there.
Fashionable Selby by Todd Selby, Abrams, 348 pages, $35
Are you the nosy type? Someone who loves to see how other people live? Can't get enough of the photos of celebrities' closets and...
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Eco-conscious and sustainably produced clothing has long been associated with murky-colored, burlap-reminiscent items focused more on sending an Earth-friendly message than on looking runway-ready. So as Earth Day approaches on Tuesday, it's good to...
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In a gallery-like loft space on South La Brea Avenue, rolls of fabrics are displayed by color in rich cascades of texture and pattern. Tags on the rolls make it evident that this is no run-of-the-mill fabric shop: Some are labeled with the names of...
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The official Team USA opening and closing ceremony parade uniforms designed by Ralph Lauren may have been unveiled recently, but an unofficial Winter Games collection designed by American artists will be launched during fashion week in New York City....
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Despite being a fashion writer, I've never had any desire to leave the house all decked out in designer labels.
This is mostly because I don't believe that great style comes from wearing a bunch of enormous, expensive logos. Of course, I love...
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Lady Gaga is on the cover of the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, and she and the magazine plan to auction off the clothing and props used in the shoot to benefit her charity, the Born This Way Foundation. The auction on EBay is scheduled for Feb. 18,...


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Frontline health workers have a “moral obligation” to be vaccinated against Covid and should be removed from patient-facing roles immediately if they refuse, a government adviser has said.
Michael Parker, professor of bioethics at the University of Oxford, and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, said vaccination should be mandatory because those who declined the jab posed a risk to patients.
Writing in the British Medical Journal, Prof Parker said: “Patient safety is ultimately the responsibility of health and social care institutions.
“With regard to employment practice, these institutions have a duty to employ only workers whose presence would not place patients at unnecessary risk.
“Frontline care roles should not be offered to people unwilling to be vaccinated against high-risk infections.”
Italy, France and Greece have already made Covid vaccination compulsory for healthcare workers and the British Government is currently consulting on whether NHS staff will be required to have the jab, which would bring them in line with care home staff.
In England, Covid vaccination uptake among staff in the NHS and care homes is generally high: 90 per cent and 87 per cent, respectively, have received at least one dose.
The Royal College of Nursing has signalled its opposition to mandatory jabs and Labour has previously described the proposal as “threatening”.
Helen Bedford, of the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, said mandatory vaccination was “a blunt instrument to tackle a complex issue”.
“It is not necessary, acceptable, or the most effective way to achieve high uptake, and it raises serious ethical issues about freedom of choice,” she said.
However, the UK's human rights watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has concluded it is “reasonable” to legally require care home staff to be vaccinated.

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Environmental activist Jadav Payeng, also called the ‘Forest Man’, was named as the winner of the 128th Commonwealth Points of Light Award. Payeng is a 57-year-old activist, who had transformed a treeless sandbar along the Brahmaputra river into a vast wildlife shelter. The award recognises people across the 53 Commonwealth nations for their exceptional contributions ..
Afforestation: GK, Current Affairs, Questions, Trivia and News
To mark the 77th anniversary of Quit India movement, the Uttar Pradesh has created a world record by planting more than 22-cr saplings in a day at 12.2 lakh locations in the state. For this noble cause, the state government launched a mega afforestation drive ‘Vriksharopan Mahakumbh’ with target to plant 22 cr saplings in ..
The ministry of environment, forest and climate change has framed a new draft National Forest Policy 2018 in March, 2018. The new forest policy aims to address the new realities – climate change, human-animal conflict and declining green cover. The features of the draft forest policy 2018 include: It aims to bring a minimum one-third ..
In August 2016, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 has come into force. This act provides for setting up Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at both central and state level to ensure expeditious and transparent utilization of amounts realised in lieu of forest land diverted for non-forest purpose. The utilization of funds ..
Cloud seeding is a weather modification techniques which spray Silver Iodide, Sodium Chloride, and Potassium Chloride. These particles provide a base for water vapor to condense, water vapor then crystallizes and then falls as snow or rain. Karnataka which is facing fourth consecutive drought year is using cloud-seeding under Project Varshadhari. The idea is to ..
Events, Happenings & Observances:World Forest Day 2010World Forestry Day is celebrated on 21 March every year.Origin of the concept of World Forestry Day originated at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971.Read Here National Updates:Successful launch of BrahMosOn March 21, 2010, India successfully test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from ..


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This week in the United States, The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy amid “hundreds, if not thousands, of abuse lawsuits” involving sexual abuse. According to USA Today:
the 100-year-old organization had kept track of suspected and known abusers and failed to consistently report them to police or inform parents or the public of the extent of the problem.
The organization was sitting on “20,000 confidential documents, which became known as the “perversion files.” Those records named more than 1,000 banned volunteers…”
Now what kind of people do you think were in management of the Boy Scouts for all these years? For a century, the Boy Scouts wouldn’t allow homosexual children or leaders into their ranks, and taught that any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, is not allowed.
But protecting child rapists was okay.
“On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” – Scout Oath
I’m not an American, so I never saw the Keep American Beautiful ads in the 1970s. But according to this article in the Chicago Tribune, they launched in 1971, asked Americans to clean up the environment, and featured a crying Native American man.
Except – he wasn’t a Native American. He was Italian-American.
The other fact people didn’t know about at the time was that:
Keep America Beautiful was founded in 1953 by the American Can Co. and the Owens-Illinois Glass Co., who were later joined by the likes of Coca-Cola and the Dixie Cup Co.
The entire campaign was a secret tactic by big corporations to focus the responsibility on cleaning up the environment away from them – and on to the consumer.
Keep America Beautiful practiced a sly form of propaganda. Since the corporations behind the campaign never publicized their involvement, audiences assumed that the group was a disinterested party.
It appears that, at that time in America, consumer goods manufacturers had been promoting “throw-away” containers and these were adding to the litter problem. Several environmental groups were trying to get legislation passed to force manufacturers to instead make their containers reusable – the so-called “bottle bills”. But that would eat into profits. So the “Crying Indian” campaign was hatched in secret to convince the public that litter was their problem, not something the manufacturers should have to worry about.
And the manufacturers pulled out one of their favourite lines:
The Keep America Beautiful leadership lined up against the bottle bills, going so far, in one case, as to label supporters of such legislation as “communists.”
What does this have to do with psychopaths?
It comes down to ethics and values. Many people, if they were running a billion-dollar consumer goods organisation, would feel a sense of civic responsbility to do the right thing. Psychopaths, on the other hand, will go out of their way to manipulate the situation in order to maintain their wealth and power.


Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Take Transit
Updated: Oct 5, 2022
TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient to take transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) by giving riders more ways to pay. Since August, customers have tapped on more than 100,000 times using credit cards on GO, MiWay, Brampton and Oakville Transit.
“Improving the PRESTO fare payment system by allowing riders to simply tap on with their credit cards is yet another example of how our government is bettering the transit experience, respecting taxpayers’ money and helping people get to where they need to go,” said Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation. “Our government is making transit an appealing, convenient and simpler option for people across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”
Ontario began increasing payment options beyond the PRESTO card in 2021 when it launched payment by credit and debit card as a pilot on UP Express. In August 2022, the province extended the option to pay by credit card, including those cards on a smartphone or smartwatch, to the entire GO Transit network, as well as the Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville transit systems. In 2023, the province will further expand new payment options to more transit agencies across the GTHA, including payment by debit.
“Reaching this milestone so quickly after launch demonstrates the high demand for more contactless payment options across the GO network and local transit systems,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “As a next step, our government will work towards expanding the tap-on credit card payment option across the 905, making it easier and more convenient for commuters in the GTHA to get to work, school, and more.”
The Ontario government is aligning the PRESTO system with best-in-class transit practices from jurisdictions across the world – delivering convenience to riders so that people can get from point A to point B more easily.
Metrolinx through PRESTO is providing new payment methods on GO Transit and select municipal transit systems by offering contactless payment – tapping on with a credit card, including those cards on a smartphone or smartwatch.
Beginning March 14, 2022, the Ontario government made local transit free for riders connecting to and from GO Transit on municipal transit systems with GO Transit and increased PRESTO discounts for youth and post-secondary students to 40 per cent off the full adult fare.
The PRESTO contactless payment pilot launched officially on UP Express in 2021, offering the option to pay with credit cards for UP customers, which was later expanded to include debit cards.
"As part of Premier Ford’s commitment to improving customer service for Ontarians, our government is making it easier and more convenient for people to access public transit. Whether you’re getting to work, school, or home, this advancement in our contactless payment system will make it more seamless for thousands of commuters in Mississauga and the GTA who use public transit everyday."
- Hon. Kaleed Rasheed
Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville
"After a successful launch of our pay with credit option across the GO network and select local systems, including Brampton Transit, our government is now laser-focused on getting the rest of the 905 on board and integrating debit payment beyond UP Express. Under the leadership of Premier Ford, the future of Ontario transit is bright!"
- Hardeep Grewal
Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton East
"Allowing riders to pay with just the tap of a credit card on Oakville Transit and the province’s GO network is yet another way our government under Premier Ford is making transit travel more convenient for riders across the Greater Golden Horseshoe."
- Stephen Crawford Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville
"We are thrilled to see that our customers are adopting these new credit card and digital credit options to pay their fare on GO Transit and the first three local transit agencies. With a tap of their credit card, or the credit card on their smart watch or mobile phone, customers now have even more choice and convenience when choosing public transit."
- Phil Verster


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Mixed media, archive digital print, magazine, latex, resin.
An expression of dispelling the noise from within.
Leenda Bonilla is an interdisciplinary artist integrating visual arts with photography, collage, graphic design, interactive installations, and creative placekeeping inspired by social movements, feminism, and ethnography. Born in NYC, raised in the Bronx and Puerto Rico, she works in multiple roles as a cultural producer, civic worker with communities to support (im)migrant neighborhoods, cultural workers, and artivists. Leenda incubates relationships and projects that promote resiliency in neighborhoods by combining civic engagement with creative placemaking. Her installation/performance work has shown at Art in Odd Places, (NYC), AS220 (RI), The Bronx Museum of the Arts, El Taller Boricua (NYC), NoMAA (NYC), MOLAA (LA), and more. She has a Masters in Arts/Cultural Management (distinction and merit) from the Pratt Institute, and is an alumni from the Coro Leadership NYC's 2014 Immigrant Civic Leadership Program, as well as of the NALAC Leadership Institute (2012) and Advocacy Institute (2013).
Artist's website: leendabonilla.com @leenda.art insta


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BANGKOK, 20 November 2017 – “We look forward to enhancing cooperation with the EU in sustainable development, including through promoting complementarities between the ASEAN Vision 2025 and SDGs,” stated Secretary-General of ASEAN Le Luong Minh, in his policy statement at the Inaugural High-Level ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Sustainable Development: Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) held on 17 November in Bangkok.
SG Minh also expressed appreciation for the EU’s support to ASEAN through projects in sustainable use of peat lands and haze mitigation and in biodiversity conservation and management of protected areas.
The inaugural dialogue focused on cross-cutting development catalysts towards the achievement of multiple SDGs such as promoting gender equality; green growth and circular economy; sustainable consumption and production; and addressing the challenges of climate change. A roadmap on ASEAN-EU Sustainable Development Cooperation would be explored.
The new ASEAN-EU cooperation programmes were also launched at the dialogue. They include the Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI) to further strengthen EU-ASEAN policy dialogues and the flagship programme on economic and trade connectivity in support of the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 (ARISE Plus). ASEAN and EU will also promote women migrant workers’ rights and opportunities in ASEAN.
The event gathered Ministers and senior representatives of the Member States of ASEAN and of the European Union, the European Commission and the ASEAN Secretariat. It was co-chaired by Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai of Thailand who is ASEAN Coordinator on Sustainable Development Cooperation and Country Coordinator for ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations, and Neven Mimica, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development.


Dr. Penny Thompson Kruse, professor of violin at the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University, has performed extensively as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician. Prior to her BGSU appointment in 2000, Kruse was on the faculty of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, for eight years. For five seasons she was a member of the Kansas City Symphony, serving as associate concertmaster during the 1989-90 season.
Kruse has been featured as soloist with several orchestras in the Midwest, including the Bowling Green Philharmonia, Eastern Festival Orchestra, Hutchinson Chamber Orchestra, Independence Symphony, Kansas City Camerata, Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, Liberty Symphony, Lima Symphony, Northland Symphony, Overland Park Orchestra, Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia of Kansas City, and the Toledo International Youth Orchestra. Internationally, she has soloed in Hanoi with the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Orchestra and the State Philharmonic of Sibiu in Romania. Her performance of Chen Yi's Chinese Folk Dance Suite, with the Bowling Green Philharmonia, is available on Albany Records. As first violinist of the Escher Quartet, she was an artist-in-residence at Music at Penn's Woods at Pennsylvania State University. Currently she performs with her husband, violist Steven Kruse as the Kruse Duo and with violinist Ioana Galu as Treble Trouble.
She has performed in numerous music festivals, including the Colorado, Peninsula, Spoleto and Grand Teton. As first violinist of the Escher Quartet, she was an artist-in-residence at Music at Penn's Woods at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Kruse served on the violin faculty at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, North Carolina, for twenty years.and on the faculty at the Bay View Chamber Music Festival (Petosky, MI) in June 2015. As a member of the International Women's String Quartet, she performed at the 2002 National Women's Day in Hanoi, Vietnam, as well as presented master classes and recitals in Tainan, Taiwan and Hanoi. She has performed in the American Romanian Festival with concerts in the U.S. and in Timisoara, Romania, as well as the Romanian American Festival sponsored by the Foundation "Societatea de Concerte Bistrita,” giving concerts in Bistrita and Cluj, Romania. In March 2011, Kruse appeared with the Counterpoint Ensemble in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In September 2013 and August 2015, she performed a recital and gave master classes at Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (Mexico).
Kruse has also performed at numerous state, national, and international conferences including the 2000 College Music Society: Musical Intersections, the 2003 International Viola Congress in Germany, 2006 Percussive Arts International Conference, and was a panelist and clinician at the 2006 ASTA Conference. As a member of the Kruse Duo, she performed at the 37th International Viola Congress at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, in July 2009. In October 2011, the Kruse Duo premiered Bagatelles by Braxton Blake at the Viola Congress in Wurzburg, Germany. Dr. Kruse co-presented two sessions at the 2011 ASTA National Conference in Kansas City: "Exploring World Music through Sight-Reading Duets in Violin Lessons" with Laura Kobayashi and "Life after the 2nd Method Book? Taking Responsibility for the Technical Development of Your School Orchestra" with Alicia Tremmel and Steven Kruse. The Kruse Duo appeared with pianist Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu at the Primrose Festival in June 2014 held at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. She will be presenting at the 2018 ASTA Conference in Atlanta.
Trained at Northwestern and Yale Universities and earning a D.M.A. in violin performance from the University of Missouri—Kansas City, Conservatory of Music and Dance, Dr. Kruse has co-authored articles in American String Teacher, the Strad and Journal of the American Viola Society with her husband, Steven Kruse. In 2001, Dr. Kruse was named Professor of the Year by the BGSU students of Ashley/Batchelder Residence Halls. In 2008, she received the Pro Musica Award for Exceptional Service to the students of BGSU.
In addition to teaching at BGSU, Dr. Kruse teaches at the BGSU String Camp - Summer Music Institute. She also has several private students that she teaches at her home in Perrysburg, Ohio, and is an OMEA Adjudicator and an ASTACap Adjudicator. Her college and private students have won numerous local, state, and regional competitions. She ws an adjudicator for the 4th International Thailand String Competition 2015, performing and giving master classes there and in Singapore in Fall 2015.
Dr. Kruse is extremely interested in new directions in string pedagogy and new repertoire for the violin. In addition to attending annual ASTA and OMEA conferences, she attended the 2009 and 2013 Starling/DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at the Juilliard School of Music and the 2009 Karen Tuttle Coordination Workshop at the Cleveland Institute of Music. In 2013, she also attended Christian Howes' Creative String Workshop. Dr. Kruse's recitals frequently include works by American composers, women composers, and living composers. Her students have access to a 5-string electric violin with a looper and an effects pedal, benefiting from her research of repertoire for electric violin. On her YouTube Channel, she has started a new video interview series called PENNY: For Your Thoughts, as well as providing video tutorials for Ohio Regional Orchestra Violin Auditions.