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Hi everyone and welcome to Kylie’s Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop day! Thanks so much for hopping with us. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world who are taking part in specialised training focusing on helping us grow a successful Stampin’ Up!® business. We all really appreciate your support.
Here’s my card…
Here’s a list of all the participants:
Thanks for hopping with us. It was so fun to take part and I know you are going to love all of the creations by the rest of the Demo’s participating!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!
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Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices. I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.
Thanks, Helen! 🙂
Very cute card Kylie 🙂
Thanks so much, Melinda! 🙂
Love these penguins Kylie! Such a bright, cheerful card!
Thanks so much, Deb! I love the penguins heaps!
Thanks so much, Kylie! 🙂
Gorgeous card Kylie. I love these penguins. x
Thanks so much, Kate! The penguins are a favourite of mine! 🙂
Love love the little penguins. They are adorable. thanks for the inspiration
Oh, you are so welcome! Thanks so much, Maryanne!
Very cute Penguins, the Stitched Framelits are so versatile.
Thanks, Cheryl! Oh I so agree, I use the stitched dies for pretty much every project these days!


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There are volunteer opportunities throughout northern New Jersey for you and your family. Please get involved and find out how great it feels to make a positive, active difference in our community.
Collect food outside designated supermarkets to benefit the Center for Food Action
Donate a kidney
Join the bone marrow registry
Mitzvah Day 2011
Help with flood relief in Wayne
Become a Bergen Reads literacy volunteer
Renovate the youth lounge at Temple Beth El in North Bergen

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This downloadable resource is an ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) on the management of a school's science department.
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Publication Date: 02 July 2015
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Dichromic acid glass cleaner waste: I use concentrated sulfuric acid and sodium dichromate in the glass cleaner I make.
Publication Date: 25 March 2015

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A very traditional tool sometimes called the fishtail weeder which is extremely effective for removing dandelions and other tap root weeds from the garden borders and paths. The long ash handle and stainless steel rocker allow the “fish tail” to lift and remove the weed.
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Alamance County performers will headline the first-ever Festa Italiana from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday on Tucker Street in downtown Raleigh.
Larry Vellani, of Mebane, will serve as master of ceremonies and his band, Mebanesville, will perform. Tenor Charles "Chuck" Beard will perform a selection of Neapolitan classics and Dr. Charles Hogan will accompany him on piano.
"It's an honor to be part of this inaugural event," Vellani said.
Bates Battaglia, retired Carollina Hurricanes left winger, and the members of the Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy, Lodge 2817, along with Mike Lombardo, organized the event. Battaglia and Lombardo own Lucky B's in Raleigh. Proceeds from the event will go to Spare Some for Autism, which was founded by Beth Jarvis in honor of her autistic daughter, Cameron. Battaglia is Cameron's godfather.
Planning for the festival began in the summer of 2017, Vellani said.
The event will feature food and activities. Admission is free, but some events require a fee.
Entertainment will include:
11:00 a.m. to noon — Italian music by DJ Gino
Noon to 1 p.m. — Italian folk music by Mebanesville
1 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. — Blessing Benvenuti by Father Dan with Fran Giannuzzi; a moment of peace in honor of our Italian ancestors along with a poetry reading and “Ave Maria” performed by Larry Vellani and Mebanesville
1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Bel Canto Style Neopolitan Classics performed by Chuck Beard and accompanied by Dr. Charles Hogan
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Tarantella Dances of Southern Italy and Lesson by Natalie Marrone and The Dance Cure
2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Mebanesville
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Jovanotti Flash Mob, choreographed by Ron West
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Natalie Marrone and The Dance Cure
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Durham Jazz Orchestra conducted by Michael Butrico
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Nessun Dorma by Puccini, Barber of Seville Overture by Rossini performed by classical Pianists Robert Buxton and Dr. Shoko Abe:
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Duet from La Boheme, O Mio Babbino Caro, and solo from Macagni by opera singers Arielle Reed and tenor Mitchener Howell, accompanied by Robert Buxton and Dr. Shoko Abe
For more details, visit www.festaitalianaraleigh.com/ or visit Festa Italiana Raleigh on Facebook.


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Open mic nights have a bad rap. (PUN!) Luckily, Leah P is here to change that with her Degrassi-inspired wordplay. She’s created an open mic night where you can enjoy and share talent and tallboys, and even participate in a sing-along or several.
Her monthly jam happens at the Fountain (1261 Dundas St. W.) and every instalment features a different play on the word microphone, and an array of talent from newbies to regulars who will charm the crowd with their skillbilities. If you’re a closet performer, GET UP THERE! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? Grab a microphone and make me feel jealous that even my boyfriend makes fun of me when I try to sing and/or rap. (Ignore my cut eye, it’s just my face.)
If you’re not already convinced, three singers promise to cover this. Leah also promises to sing Rod Stewart. Unmissable.
Thursday, Oct. 4th, 8:30 pm
The Fountain, 1261 Dundas St. W.
~ Haley Cullingham

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Katy Perry Fans Are Freaking Out Over Francisco Martin’s ‘Teenage Dream’ Performance On ‘American Idol’
https://youtu.be/ZeeCvjRRgaI American Idol made history on Sunday night (April 26), returning for the first of many live shows broadcasting from the…
Francisco Martin and Katy Perry; Photo Courtesy of ‘American Idol’ on ABC
American Idol made history on Sunday night (April 26), returning for the first of many live shows broadcasting from the homes of the cast and contestants around the country. Live to tape from 28 states, Sunday night’s episode showcased performances from the Top 20. Making the most of the situation, producers shipped each contestant equipment and had them perform from home alongside the Idol band. The judges, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, as well as host, Ryan Seacrest, and in-house mentor, Bobby Bones, also appeared from their homes.
Contestant Francisco Martin has consistently impressed judges and his streak continued Sunday evening when he took a major risk by performing one of Katy Perry’s biggest hits, “Teenage Dream.”
“What a dice roll to do that song! Good for you because it really worked,” Perry began. “I thought it was really beautiful at the beginning, like that one note that you hit was amazing and then it was all the way uphill. I would have liked to have seen you come down just a little bit and bring it back to that sultry ‘Teenage Dream’ subtle, like part, but that’s just me being overly critical of a song I have sang tens of thousands of time. You did it real justice. Good job!”
“I was nervous! I was like please do not let this kid cover a Katy song and mess it up and you didn’t man, you made it you,” Bryan said. “You just have the magic.”
“It’s just so warming to watch you go on stage and take anybody’s song, especially a Katy Perry song, on this show, are you kidding me? You took the chance of life, but you turned it into your song. You made it your song,” Richie shared.
The Top 20 will be narrowed down to the Top 10 come next week. Fans who would like to vote for Francisco Martin can vote online or by texting 12 to 21523.
Lauren Jo Black
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.


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Headaches are currently defined as any form of pain that occurs in the head, face, or neck of the human body. This pain occurs through the structures that encompass the head and neck, and can be felt through any of these areas from the many nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and tissues that encompass your face, even your eyes, ears, and nasal cavities. Headaches can occur occasionally, or chronically depending on the type and cause of their occurrence. The classification system as written and published by the International Headache Society organizes headaches by four major categories: tension-type headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and those headaches that occur in the cranial nerves.
Tension-type headaches are the only ones most of us will encounter in our lives, occurring in nine of out ten adults at least once. The level of pain associated with a tension type headache varies, but is usually less severe than the other three types of headaches. In most cases tension-type headaches cause mild levels of tightness and pressure anywhere along the face, neck, and areas of the head. A tension-type headache can be caused from stress, dehydration, and even caffeine in some cases.
Migraines range in moderate to severe pain, and can cause nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to sound and light. Researchers have surmised that these well-known headaches occur in four phases. The prodrome, the initial stage of migraines, causes drowsiness and stiff muscles. The second phase, dubbed the aura, only occurs in 30 percent of migraine sufferers at most, and can affect either motor movements or your sensory input. For example, one may experience flashes of light or zigzag lines in vision, pins and needles sensations in your arms and hands, as well as the face and mouth. The third migraine phase is the actual pain, on one or both sides of the head, lasting anywhere between 4 hours and three days. The last phase is called the postdrome, and causes a sore feeling in the areas where pain was, as well as exhaustion and a general weakening of cognitive abilities. Only 6% of men and 18% of women will experience a migraine in their lives.
Cluster headaches are the most rare form of headaches, affecting only .1% of the population, and mostly males in their late 20’s. Known for its piercing pain in the area of the eye, a cluster headache is usually isolated to one side of the face. While they only last up to 90 minutes at a time, cluster headaches are called such because they can occur multiples throughout the day. Patients who suffer from cluster headaches often report experiencing them three times a day on a regular basis. Those who suffer from any type of headache on a frequent basis should not hesitate to inform their local doctor, as this could be a symptom of a greater problem at hand.
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Coming off the successful unleash of “Demonstrate” featuring “Burna Boy”. Rapper “Uzi” brings the horny video for his Banky W aided single “Don’t Be Lazy”.
The video is directed by One Soul and is completely different from what we tend to see within the music trade without delay.
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Some weeks after the release of her video for “Toh Bad”, R&B singer NIYOLA team up with Naija Ninja; SoundSultan for this new track titled “BELLE NO BE SHOWGLASS” produced by young talented hit maker OSCAR.

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Election 2010: Voters Choice
Read what two local Congressional candidates have to say about the issues — and preview three state races that will have an impact on the Valley
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Sparring partners: Rep. Maurice Hinchey and his Republican challenger, George Phillips (below, right)
A Chat with Rep. Maurice Hinchey
Maurice Hinchey, a Democrat from Hurley, has represented New York’s 22nd Congressional district — which includes Ulster and small portions of Orange and Dutchess counties — since 1992. He is seeking a 10th term in November.
Hudson Valley: First thing’s first: After you’ve spent a long week in Washington and you come home to your district, where do you go to grab a bite to eat?
Maurice Hinchey: I get it wherever I can. (Laughs.) When I have time, there are a number of nice little restaurants around here where I like to pop in, but I don’t get a chance to do it very often. You do the best you can. A lot of work these days.
Do you have any favorite spots or parks here in the Valley?
I love the Hudson Valley, and I am dedicated and devoted to the Hudson River Valley. It’s one of the most wonderful places in this country.
I have done a number of things to try to draw attention to the Hudson Valley, and I’ve been doing it for years, starting when I was a member of the State Assembly. The Hudson River Greenway was established, which was designed to get the communities along the Hudson to focus more attention on the river and on each other. When I went down to Washington, I was able to establish the Hudson River Valley as a National Heritage Area. Every time I come back up from Washington, D.C., I see that big sign there for the National Heritage Area. This is an issue I got established back in the late ’90s.
You authored a bill, ultimately passed by the House, that would commission a study about whether to make the Hudson Valley a unit of the National Park Service system. Why are you a proponent of such a designation, and what would it mean for Hudson Valley residents?
It wouldn’t mean there would be any federal purchasing and ownership of the area. The main purpose of this objective is to draw national attention to the history of the Hudson River and the Hudson River Valley. There would be a lot of attention that would be paid by the federal government through the Environmental Protection Agency. It would put a good focus on places that are national areas, like Washington Headquarters in Newburgh, where Washington spent most of his time in the context of the revolutionary operation. He did so because of the importance of the Hudson River and to maintain the freedom of the Hudson River.
That would be one of the things that would generate economic growth. It would bring in people from around the country and even out of the country.
You grew up in Saugerties and have represented various parts of the Valley for 40 years. In that time, jobs have shifted from manufacturing and agriculture to other sectors. How does the economic outlook for the region now compare to 40 years ago?
When I graduated from high school in Saugerties, I enlisted in the Navy. I spent several years in the Navy, most of it on a destroyer in the western Pacific. When I came back, I went to work for one of those manufacturing plants, a cement plant just north of Saugerties. I spent two years there. So I’ve always been very deeply interested in the situation here.
We had a tragedy take place in 1995, when IBM left the operation just north of Kingston. What I have done is to restimulate that whole area, now called Tech City. In 2007, I initiated a not-for-profit corporation called the Solar Energy Consortium, known as TSEC. We’ve been able to generate a substantial number of jobs, and Tech City, the former IBM plant, is now back alive. It used to be virtually empty.
On the issue of solar energy, we have been able to bring in more than 600 jobs to Tech City. We’ve also brought in agricultural jobs, to help in the sale of agricultural products that are developed in this region. We helped Taylor Biomass, which is located in Orange County. I’ve worked with them over the past several years, and we were able to win a key federal award to support its initiation and expansion. Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Energy gave initial approval for a $100 million small-interest loan, which will guarantee the company can construct and operate a very significant biomass facility in Montgomery. It will be the biggest and most effective biomass facility in this part of the country. The project is going to create 400 local jobs in the construction phase, and when it is in full operation, there will be 80 full-time jobs to deal with the high-tech business.
As a self-described progressive and Democrat, how do you explain the dramatic rise in anger from groups like the Tea Party about the level of spending in Washington?
Well, the anger we should focus on in regard to the spending in Washington was the illicit spending of money in the invasion of Iraq. The Bush administration spent hundreds of billions in borrowed money year after year, so they created a huge debt for the country. Very few people understand that. It hasn’t been explained adequately to most people. But that’s the major cause of the downslide of this economy, the growing debt — which has now gone up to $1 trillion — because of the borrowed money for the military operation in Iraq, which had no justification. They had no connection to the attack on September 11.
To back that, we have not had adequate internal investment in our own country for many years. Now we’re beginning to see that change. We have been able to initiate investment in the internal needs of this country: to generate jobs, promote economic growth; to upgrade the quality of the basic infrastructure of our nation, transportation included.
If you look at some of the ways in which roads are being upgraded here in the Hudson Valley, you can see how the money is being spent, how jobs are being created and how the economy is going up. Route 128, heading west, for example, across Ulster County — it’s now becoming much better. It was a very bad road with a lot of holes in it, a very dangerous situation. Now it’s smooth and effective.
What do you say to people who agree that these sort of changes are needed here in the Valley, but that now may not be the best time to do so because of the state of the economy?
It is the best time to do it because of the state of the economy. We need to invest internally. That’s what we’ve been doing. When you invest internally, you stimulate growth, you generate jobs, and you bring back more than what you invested.
What we have done here in that context is the Walkway Over the Hudson. I was able to get the first funding for that project, which has attracted 500,000 visitors — or something like that — so far. That’s helping the economy. People are stopping and spending money.
Rather than pouring money outside of this country the way previous administrations have done, we’re instead investing internally. That generates jobs. When you pour money out of the country, that reduces jobs. That downslides the economy. For example, during the Bush administration, there were a lot of companies that were in many ways encouraged to move from the United States to places like China. That created job loss here. We’re stopping that and moving in the opposite direction, including trying to bring some of those companies back to the United States.
Do you think another stimulus is needed, or do you think we should wait and allow the previous stimulus package to continue to take effect?
More is needed, and hopefully there will be some more coming in.
Phillips, who lives in Endwell, Broome County, is looking to defeat Hinchey in the 22nd Congressional district (a seat the Hurley Democrat has held since 1993)
Your opponent this year, George Phillips, is running on a platform of cutting government waste. For instance, he’s proposed cutting 10 federal agencies down to just three. Do you see government waste as a significant problem?
I think he just doesn’t understand what he’s talking about. He doesn’t understand the situation in this country; he doesn’t understand the things we’ve been talking about and the positive things that we’ve been engaged in. What we have done is bring the federal taxes that people have been paying back into the federal government, bringing huge amounts of money back here for investment internally.
One of the more pressing issues facing your district is the high level of gang activity in Newburgh and the attendant high murder rate. The FBI had a major sting operation there in May, and I know you’ve pushed the federal government to name the city a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, which is an ongoing process. What sort of progress, if any, can Newburgh residents expect in the short term and the long term?
One of the things we’ve done is to bring federal attention to the situation there. You’ve had a lot of people that are coming up from adverse circumstances in the New York City area, generating this kind of violence up here in Newburgh. So it’s a situation that involves not just the city of Newburgh, but other places. We’ve involved the federal government directly in the situation.
Another thing we’re trying to do is to upgrade the quality of the government of the city of Newburgh. We need a group of people in the city government who will be responsible for specific parts of the city. Because they’re all general across the city, there is a lot of inadequate attention that has been placed on parts of that city. I know the mayor of Newburgh is very much interested in this. He understands it. We’re working with him to try to improve the quality of the government there.
Is there anything else you can do about the situation at the federal level?
We’ve put a significant amount of money into Newburgh to try to upgrade the area. The situation is in the process of changing. It’s been down for decade after decade. We have helped generate the deep change along the Hudson River in Newburgh. There’s so much activity which a lot of people have brought to that part of Newburgh. We’ve been working with the mayor and the county here to bring in an aspect of the education operation in Orange County. We’ve been able to bring in federal funding for more police jobs so they can oversee the situation and deal with it more effectively.
You’ve served in Albany for nearly two decades and Washington for nearly two decades. For how long do you think you’ll continue to seek office? Have you given any thought to retiring?
(Laughs.) Well, I’ve given some thought to retiring eventually. The fact of the matter is I’m now a senior member of the appropriations committee, which determines the allocation of federal funding throughout the country. If I’m reelected, I’m going to be a substantially more senior member of the committee, and over the course of the next couple of years, I’ll be able to do even more than I’ve already done for this region.
As a member of Congress, my main obligation is to be responsible to this area. That’s my job — to do everything I can to improve the situation and to make it a better, happier, more secure place for people to live, with better jobs and a better future for all the people here. That’s the focus of my attention, and that’s what I’ve been doing, to a large extent, successfully.

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My daughter an I spent two nights in the cottage of this property last week after spending three nights in Paris. After being in the cramped space of a 4-star Paris hotel, it was wonderful to spread out a bit in this much more spacious room at 1/2 the price. The hotel was charming, clean, and offered a lovely view of the Amboise chateau. It was an easy walk to the town square with its many restaurants, if a bit intimidating after dark to walk back along the walls of the chateau. The office staff (who spoke English) was accommodating with our special requests. One caveat - after dinner one evening we wanted to have a drink (the parlor is stocked with liquors), but there was nobody there to help us (even at the front desk), and the prices were exorbitant, so we passed. Also, breakfast was rather expensive for a continental buffet. Overall, though, we were very pleased and would definitely stay there again.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- This authentic 18th century Manor house was built on the foundations of the ancient medieval Monastery des Minimes and is situated in proximity of the old town.It is the ideal place from which to explore the chateaux and vineyards of Loire Valley. The selected stopping place offers its visitors comfort “a la française”, a harmonious blend of sophistication and intimacy, whilst affording glorious views of the Chateau Royal d’Amboise and the river Loire.Air-conditioned rooms. No restaurant. Private enclosed parking. ... more less
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Sunday, August 19, 2018 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (KC)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (64-59) | Omaha Storm Chasers (58-67)
SKY SOX SWEEP STORM CHASERS IN 17-RUN LANDSLIDE VICTORY
Tyrone Taylor Comes Just Short of a Cycle while Domingo Santana Totaled Five Runs Batted In
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Sky Sox completed their second sweep of the season with a 17-5 final game victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers Sunday afternoon at Security Service Field. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor finished a double shy of the cycle on his four-hit, four RBI day while fellow outfielder Domingo Santana slugged two home runs and combined for five RBI.
The matinee scoring got off to a head start in the first inning. Omaha jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after consecutive home runs by leadoff batter Brian Goodwin and Nicky Lopez. However, in the bottom half, the Sky Sox manufactured two runs of their own to tie the game at 2-2 on two consecutive singles by Nate Orf and Dylan Moore mixed with a wild pitch and a groundout.
In the home half of the second, Colorado Springs jumped out to a 6-2 advantage courtesy of Moore's two-RBI double and Taylor's two-run home run - his 18th of the season and third in as many games.
After the Storm Chasers plated two runs on Goodwin's second home run of the day, the Sky Sox broke out with six runs to take a towering 12-4 lead. Moore began the inning with a double while Taylor tripled and Santana homered to combine for three runs. Jett Bandy doubled to restart the inning and after a walk to Rymer Liriano, Andres Blanco connected with his eighth home run of the season -a three-run shot to right field.
Omaha narrowed the lead to 12-5 after an RBI single by Cam Gallagher in the top of the fifth, but again, the Sky Sox broke out with another two runs courtesy of Santana's second home-run of the afternoon, and then another two runs in the bottom of the sixth, making it a 16-5 lead. Orf doubled to plate the first one while Taylor lined a base hit and was thrown out stretching a double, which would have given him the cycle.
The Sky Sox capped off the afternoon with a final 17th run to tie for the most runs in a game this season.
The Sky Sox head into an off day tomorrow and will begin another three-game set with the Iowa Cubs Tuesday to round out their penultimate homestand of 2018. For all information on Sky Sox, follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the team's website at www.skysox.com.
Tuesday's Preview: The Sky Sox head into the first game of the three-game set against the Iowa Cubs, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. MST. Iowa righty Luke Farrell will get the nod while right-hander Alec Asher will take the mound for the Sky Sox.
The Hunt For First: The Sky Sox continue the hunt for their second-consecutive playoff run, battling it out with other top contender of the American North - the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Last season, the Sky Sox broke one of the longest postseason droughts in professional sports - taking the American North division for the first time and breaking their 20-year absence. Currently, the Sky Sox trail the Dodgers in the standings with 16 regular season games left in 2018.
Cycle Just Missed: Outfielder Tyrone Taylor came just short of the Sky Sox first cycle of the season after starting the day off with a home run and following up with a triple and single. In his final at bat, Taylor knocked a sharp single to centerfield and tried to stretch a double to complete the feat, but was thrown out at second.
17 Runs: The Sky Sox tied for their most amount of runs recorded in a game. The team set the feat on April 30 against Nashville at Security Service Field. They were just four hits shy of breaking the most hits in a game (20) with 17 total on the day. It marked the first time the Sky Sox have scored 17 runs in a game against Omaha.
Early Scoring: The Sky Sox combined for six more runs in the first two innings Sunday afternoon. Throughout the 2018 season, the team has combined for 81 runs in the first inning and 71 runs in the second inning, totaling 152 runs. The 81 runs in the first inning marks the second-highest scoring total in an inning for the squad. The most frequent is the seventh inning (90).
Sweep: The Sky Sox recorded their second series sweep with a final game victory over Omaha. Their first sweep came back in April with a three-game sweep of New Orleans at Security Service Field.
Orf Alert: With his double in the sixth inning, Nate Orf hit his 75th career regular season double with the Sky Sox, tying him with Matt Miller and Jim Tatum for 8th place on the all-time doubles list. Prior to that double, Orf was in a tie for 10th place at 74 doubles with Garrett Atkins and Ben Petrick. Next up in 7th place: Luis Medina, 79 doubles. With his third AB today, Nate Orf became the 14th Sky Sox player to have at 1,100 regular season at bats with the Sky Sox. Next up in 13th place, Eric Young, Jr. at 1,107 AB. With Orf's one RBI today, Orf has moved into a four-way tie for 21st place all-time in regular season RBI at 152 regular season RBI. Orf has tied Jeff Baker, Clint Barmes, and Jeff Barry at 152 regular season RBI.
Omaha's Back-to-Back: The back-to-back homers by Brian Goodwin and Nicky Lopez in the first inning off of Brandon Woodruff marks the third time where an opponent has hit back-to-back homers to lead off the game against a Sky Sox pitcher. The other two instances: August 5th, 2006 (in Colorado Springs) by Round Rock's Mike Rodriguez and Joe McEwing in top of 1st inning off Sky Sox pitcher Jose Acevedo. Sky Sox won that game, 12-11. July 19th, 2008 (in Portland) by Portland's Brett Dowdy and Peter Ciofrone in bottom of 1st inning off Sky Sox pitcher Sean Smith. Portland won that game, 6-4.
Sweet Makes Franchise History: With the win on Saturday night, manager Rick Sweet's win count improves to 272 total (regular season) with the Sky Sox, surpassing former manager Brad Mills' club record in wins as Sky Sox manager. If you include postseason wins, Sweet is at 274 overall wins, trailing Mills by only two overall wins.
Five-Hit Victory: The Sky Sox marked their second 3-2 victory this season when only recording just five hits against them. On April 28, the Sky Sox defeated the Storm Chasers 3-2 at Security Service Field though Omaha out-hit Colorado Springs 9-5. It marked the seventh overall victory this season for the Sky Sox when recording five or fewer hits (4/28 vs. Omaha (5); 6/23 Game 2 @ Iowa (5); 6/24 @ Iowa (5); 7/6 Game One vs. New Orleans (3); 7/12 @ New Orleans (5); 8/14 @ Iowa (5).
Hit 'Em Where It Hurts… and Counts: Down by two runs in the bottom of the seventh, Richie Shaffer stepped up with two outs and collected his first Sky Sox home run to tie the game late at two apiece.
Trailing After Six: The Sky Sox recorded their sixth win of the season when trailing after six innings of play as well as their sixth win after being tied through seven frames.
Swipers Keep Swipin': The Sky Sox combined for four stolen bags on the night in the first game against the Omaha Storm Chasers. The most by the squad in a game this season is seven, which was set on June 2 against Iowa.
Franchise Climb in Steals: The four stolen bases tonight for the Sky Sox gives them 151 stolen bases in a season, which currently ties for the second most stolen bases in a season by a Sky Sox team. The 151 stolen bases match the 2016 squad for the second most stolen bases in a season in Sky Sox history. The single season record is 169 stolen bases, which happened during the 2009 season.
Another Quality from Brooks: Aaron Brooks tossed another quality outing last night, marking his third consecutive quality start and fourth overall in his last six bids. In six and one-third innings, the righty only allowed one earned run with a walk surrendered and two strikeouts.
Taylor's Tremendousness: Outfielder Tyrone Taylor opened up the second-to-last Sky Sox homestand with early fireworks, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and four RBI. It marked his 16th and 17th home runs of the season and first four-RBI game for him in 2018. The two-homer game by Tyrone Taylor marks the 15th time a Sky Sox player has had a two-homer game against Omaha. The last instance took place on July 2nd, 2017 by Nate Orf at Werner Park in Papillion. The last two-homer game by a Sky Sox player against Omaha here in Colorado Springs: Matt Clark, on May 1st, 2015.
Berry's Trio: Outfielder Quintin Berry stole three bases for the Sky Sox on Thursday afternoon in the final game against Iowa, marking the first time since June 2 when Dylan Moore met the feat. It was the third time this season where a Sky Sox player stole three bases in a game (Dubon on 5/4, Moore on 6/2).
Davies' Rehab: Zach Davies made his fifth rehab start with the Sky Sox on Thursday afternoon while marking his third losing decision. On Thursday, Davies tossed three and two-thirds innings while allowing four runs on three hits and walked five batters. Overall, he has totaled 17.0 innings while allowing 12 runs on 18 hits with 12 walks and 13 strikeouts.
Three Outs, One Play: The Nashville Sounds completed the first Triple Play in the PCL this season on Sunday the 12th. In the bottom of the sixth with two on and no outs, Dylan Moore grounded right at the third base bag, which resulted in a five-four-three triple play to end the inning. It marked the seventh triple play against the Sky Sox, last happening on July 20, 2015 at home also against Nashville. In the 8th inning that game, with Jason Rogers at second and Matt Clark at first, and both running on the pitch, Matt Dominguez for the Sky Sox lined out to Nashville center fielder Craig Gentry on a diving catch for the first out. Gentry threw to second baseman Joey Wendle to get Rogers for the second out, then Wendle threw to first baseman Anthony Aliotti at first base to complete the triple play. Nashville won that game, 10-5.
Swept: The Sky Sox were swept for the first time this season by the Nashville Sounds this weekend. The Sky Sox now total one sweep against an opponent and one sweep by an opponent with 11 series wins, nine series losses, and 10 series ties.
Extras: The Sky Sox played their 10th extra-inning game of the season on Sunday, falling in their fourth straight. Colorado Springs is now 2-8 in extra-inning contests in 2018. The team is now 0-6 at home in extra innings. Last year was the first time the Sky Sox had lost four at home in extra innings (2-4). The last time the Sky Sox lost eight games in extra innings was in 2003 (1-3 at home, 3-6 on the road).
Red Hot: The Sky Sox could not end the red-hot Nashville Sounds, dropping the fourth straight game of a four-game set with a 9-7 score in extra innings. The Sounds collected their 13th win in a row.
Five or Less: The Sky Sox were held to five or less hits for the 23rd time this season last Friday. It marked the eighth time in 2018 where the Sky Sox were held to four hits exactly.
Heavy Damage: The 18 runs the Sky Sox surrendered last Thursday night marked the most runs they've given up in a game all season. The previous high of 17 runs also came at home in Security Service Field, on 6/19 against the Salt Lake Bees.
Lengthy Evening: The three-hour and 55-minute contest last Thursday night was the longest game the Sky Sox have played all season, unseating the previous long of three-hours and 53-minutes, which came less than a month ago on the road in New Orleans against the Baby Cakes on 7/14. The 3:55 time for the 18-9 game marks the longest nine-inning Sky Sox game (time) against the Nashville Sounds. The previous longest nine-inning game in time between the Sky Sox and Nashville was at 3:47, taking place on April 10th, 2015, where Nashville won that game, 12-8.
This Week's Preview: The Sky Sox are back at Security Service Field for a split seven-day homestand with three-game sets against the Omaha Storm Chasers and the Iowa Cubs.
NEXT GAME: Tuesday, August 21 at 6:40 p.m. MT vs. Iowa Cubs @ Security Service Field
RHP Alec Asher (6-3, 5.51) vs. RHP Luke Farrell (0-4, 4.06) - Broadcast on XTRA Sports 1300
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For a given energy and torque requirement, YASA can ship smaller, lighter electric motors and controllers than competing technologies. Driving or registering a vehicle without the minimal insurance coverage coverage can lead to your tickets, fines, drivers license suspension and presumably being arrested. Camille Faure, a French chemist, in 1881 improved the lead-acid battery design by Plante to make electric autos a viable selection for drivers. The time period direct current refers to electricity that strikes in a singular and constant course always.
The Western Dakota Tech Automotive Technology program, by the use of efficient teaching strategies, clear student studying outcomes, and effective evaluation, strives to enable college students the flexibility to amass the latest technology and training. American Motors designer Richard Teague — do not forget that name — was accountable for a few of the coolest automobiles of the era.
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Initial Filing Date: 1/4/2021
Summary: 21.17% increase
Effective Date: 2/16/2021
Xcel Energy (Southwestern Public Service Company) has filed a petition with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission requesting an overall revenue requirement of $410 million. This represents an increase in base revenue of $87 million, or 21.17%.
The proposed rates were scheduled to become effective on February 3rd, 2021, and would affect all customers taking service in the state of New Mexico; the Commission has an additional 9 months from the date of filing to make a final ruling on the rate case, however, and has scheduled the final public hearing for this proceeding to take place July 26th through Aug 6th, 2021.
Southwestern Public Service Company has also provided data detailing how their proposed rates will affect different customer classes, as showcased in our graph below:


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Blocks of Love
Well, i have been keeping quiet since my last quilt because have been busy patching and sewing all these blocks. I am doing this for my daughter who is flying off to Melbourne, Australia to further her studies. The animals were paper-pieced which patterns are taken from Margaret Rolfe's Animal Kingdom. The pictures are chosen by my daughter i.e. family picture, best friends from HELP College and best friends from Secondary Science School (KUSES) which are printed using Inkjet Printable Fabric.
This will be a twin size quilt and really really has to be completed before 30th June 2011.....2 more days from today. I am really pressured for time...wish me LUCK!
Now i am adding the little little details i.e embroidery stitching and with some other embellishments.
Will soon be posting the completed quilt.

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MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian ambassador to the United States, Sergei Kislyak, a prominent figure in the controversy over Russia’s possible involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has ended his assignment in Washington.
The Russian Embassy in Washington announced on Twitter that Kislyak’s tenure ended on Saturday.
Kislyak’s successor has not been announced, although it is widely expected to be Anatoly Antonov, a deputy foreign minister and former deputy defense minister seen as a hardliner regarding the United States.
President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned after lying about contacts with Kislyak. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election after reports that he had not disclosed meetings with Kislyak.
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Gonzaga Basketball: Pass-Fail Marks for Bulldogs' Top Players in 2013-14
Gonzaga basketball’s success this season will be predicated on the play of its top players.
With the loss of players such as Kelly Olynyk, Elias Harris, Mike Hart and Guy Landry Edi, players on whom Gonzaga relied heavily last season, the Zags will need to see significant growth in their remaining players.
The following are pass-fail marks, or stat lines that must be reached, for Gonzaga’s most talented players in the coming season.
Kevin Pangos was a revelation at point guard his freshman year. He averaged 13.6 points and 3.4 assists in 31.6 minutes a game.
This past season, though, the focus of the offense shifted away from Pangos and towards a loaded frontcourt that featured Kelly Olynyk and Elias Harris. This shift away from Pangos saw his numbers slip slightly, but overall he was more efficient with his opportunities.
The most noticeable difference in Pangos’ stat line was his drop off in free throw attempts. In 2012-13, Pangos attempted 31 fewer free throws. This makes logical sense, considering the presence of two low-post scorers clogged the paint and allowed for fewer lanes to get to the basket.
For Pangos to have a successful season this year, he must continue to shoot the ball at an efficient rate, but he must also find a way to get to the basket and the foul line more often.
14 PPG, 5 APG
Gary Bell, Jr.
Gary Bell, Jr. averaged nine PPG last season in a year riddled with nagging injuries.
Bell, a defensive stopper for the Bulldogs, scored the majority of his points last season as the fourth or fifth offensive option.
While he is an exceptional three-point shooter, with an average near 40 percent over the past two seasons, Bell must find a way to add to his offensive game by creating his own shot and getting to the rim more often.
With a loaded backcourt and a limited frontcourt, the Zags will have to take advantage of fast-break opportunities.
For this season to be a success for Gary Bell, Jr., he must score more in the lane and lead the fast break when given the opportunity.
12 PPG, 3.5 APG, 2 SPG
Gerard Coleman is a newcomer to the Bulldogs this season.
Last season on the basketball court, Coleman scored 13.2 PPG for the Providence Friars in the Big East.
Given a whole year to work on his game, there is no limit to what Coleman could accomplish this season.
An explosive athlete and talented slasher with the basketball, Coleman will add an element Gonzaga basketball has lacked over the past couple seasons: A guard who can create his own shot.
Given the small-ball offensive scheme Gonzaga will likely run this season, Coleman will have plenty of opportunities to create his own shot and get to the basket.
I expect Coleman to play a large role in leading Gonzaga’s offense, and as such, put up a large stat line.
13 PPG, 2 APG, 5 RPG
Sam Dower has played second fiddle to many Gonzaga big men during his time in Spokane. Now, as a senior, Dower is the main man in Gonzaga's frontcourt.
Despite playing primarily off the bench, Dower posted 11 games of double-digit scoring last season.
As the next big man in line, following the exodus of many Gonzaga frontcourt players, Sam Dower will likely see his time on the floor double. Considering the lack of depth behind him, it would not be surprising to see Dower play up to 35 MPG.
An offensive juggernaut with a killer back-to-the-basket repertoire, Dower should have a monster season after finally having an opportunity to shine.
15 PPG, 9 RPG
Przemek Karnowski showed incredible promise in his freshman season last year. At 7’1”, Karnowski has the height to dominate most collegiate big men.
There is no doubt that Karnowski has the physical skills to succeed. What the Polish big man must work on to succeed this season is his offensive game and court awareness.
There were far too many times last season when Karnowski found himself double-teamed and either turned the ball over or took a low percentage shot. With an offseason to work on his game, the expectation is that Karnowski will have grown more comfortable with the ball on offense.
Furthermore, Karnowski averaged a foul every 10 minutes last year. With only one true center behind him on the bench, Karnowski must also work to avoid getting into early foul trouble.
As a potential NBA prospect, many are predicting a huge season from Przemek Karnowski. While I believe that he has the talent to play pro basketball in the future, I believe we are a season away from the breakout year.
8 PPG, 8 RPG


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Egan-Jones setback23 Jan 2013
SEC penalises Egan-Jones for misstatements
The Securities and Exchange Commission has barred Egan-Jones for 18 months from rating specific asset-backed securities as a so-called “nationally recognised statistical rating organisation”, saying the credit ratings firm misrepresented its track record during its application for a federal designation in July 2008.
The SEC ruled on Tuesday that the Sean Egan-led start-up had exaggerated its record during the registration process, informing US authorities - incorrectly - that it had rated 150 ABS as well as 50 securities issued by governments.
The agency also said that two analysts at Egan-Jones had helped to rate entities whose securities they also owned, thus constituting a breach by the company of rules preventing conflicts of interest.

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In a substantial win for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), the Space Force announced its intention to transfer five units at WPAFB from the Air Force to the Space Force. This announcement comes after months of advocating by Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) with senior military and political leaders. At the signing ceremony of the bill that created Space Force, Turner explained to Vice President Pence the unique capabilities and assets at WPAFB that make it so valuable to our national defense.
The creation of the Space Force presented both a serious threat and opportunity to WPAFB. With overlapping missions between the Air Force and Space Force, there was a significant chance that missions and jobs would be moved out of WPAFB and to other bases around the country. Similar to base realignments and closures (BRACs), this could have meant job losses at WPAFB.
However, after continuously advocating and explaining the capabilities and assets that are located at WPAFB, with the help of the servicemen and women on the base, Turner was able to capitalize on this opportunity and help establish a large initial footprint at WPAFB in the newly created Space Force.
“As Space Force develops, it is necessary for its success that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is involved in its mission,” said Turner. “The Space Force’s announcement that it will transfer five units at Wright-Patt from the Air Force to the Space Force shows that the Pentagon understands the unique capabilities of Wright-Patt in regard to our national mission in space and intends to capitalize on that. I have continued to advocate to the Space Force leadership that Wright-Patt and NASIC have a lot to offer in terms of already developed capabilities and trained personnel that could assist in the Space Force’s mission. I will continue to advocate for Wright-Patt’s capabilities in space as Space Force is stood up.”
“The transfer of Wright-Patterson missions from the Air Force to the Space Force ensures that the base will have an early and important role in the new organization. As the Space Force develops and grows, Wright-Patterson will grow with it, evolving into a base that jointly serves both missions,” said Jeff Hoagland, President & CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition. “I appreciate the leadership of Congressman Turner keeping close watch on the creation of the Space Force and its relationship to the base.”
Below is a timeline of Turner’s advocacy for Space Force to have a significant presence at WPAFB:
- March 30, 2020: Turner discusses the transfer of Air Force units to the Space Force with Chief of Space Operations General Raymond and advocates for the joint capabilities on WPAFB.
- March 4, 2020: Turner questions Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett at a House Armed Services Committee hearing regarding the Air Force’s FY2021 budget request on the role of NASIC in space intelligence requirements of the U.S. Space Force.
- February 27, 2020: Turner advocates for NASIC to General Raymond during a House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing regarding strategic forces posture, ensuring existing missions that are working are not broken or unnecessarily replicated.
- February 27, 2020: Turner advocates for the critical expertise at NASIC and its potential to fulfill space intelligence requirements with a Senior White House Official.
- February 26, 2020: Turner questions Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on the role of NASIC in the U.S. Space Force at a House Armed Services Committee hearing regarding the Department of Defense’s FY2021 budget request.
- February 25, 2020: Turner meets with Lieutenant General Mary O’Brien, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance to discuss the future of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force intelligence requirements and the opportunity for WPAFB to expand its existing role in support of these domains.
- February 25, 2020: Turner discusses NASIC’s mission with the Center’s Commander, Colonel Parker Wright, and its posture to expand capabilities to support national space intelligence requirements.
- February 13, 2020: Turner meets with General Raymond to discuss the requirements for a National Space Intelligence Center and advocates for existing capabilities at NASIC to fill this demand.
- January 29, 2020: Turner meets with Secretary Barrett to discuss the establishment of the U.S. Space Force and the role of WPAFB in supporting the new armed service.
- January 14, 2020: Turner discusses critical space intelligence requirements of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force with Secretary Esper.
- January 10, 2020: Turner advocates for WPAFB’s tenant organizations, expertise, and capabilities with Keri Bingen, then-Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.
- January 6, 2020: Turner discusses requirements for a National Space Intelligence Center and advocates for WPAFB’s role in such with then-Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Keri Bingen.
- December 20, 2019: Turner attends the signing of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act authorizing the establishment of the U.S. Space Force at Joint Base Andrews and discusses the potential for space-focused equities on WPAFB with Vice President Mike Pence.
- October 4, 2019: Turner hosts Secretary Esper at WPAFB to display the installation’s unique capabilities and opportunities for the expansion of NASIC and AFRL to support the U.S. Space Force.
- September 26, 2019: Turner meets with General Raymond to discuss the establishment of the U.S. Space Force and the opportunities for expansion at WPAFB to support the service.
- August 29, 2019: Turner attends U.S. Space Command Flag Unfurling Ceremony at the White House and discusses future space capabilities with then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford.


We have previously reported on the bribery convictions in the Unaoil case being overturned by the UK Court of Appeal and the sentence of Saman Ahsani by the US District Court in Houston, Texas. Saman and his brother Cyrus Ahsani pleaded guilty in 2019 for their role in fixing billions of dollars of corrupt energy deals.
On 30 January 2023, Saman Ahsani was sentenced to 12 months and one day in a minimum security prison, 12 months’ probation and ordered to pay a $1.5 million penalty. The Court was told he had been an “open book” and had “done everything he can” to assist the US government. He was described by Prosecutors as a key player in a “pervasive and wide-ranging criminal enterprise… that had lined the pockets of corrupt government officials” around the world.
On 23 February 2023, a Texas Federal Judge ruled that unsealing the sentencing memorandum of Saman Ahsani detailing his ongoing co-operation with the US government could endanger him and his family, as well as undermining ongoing investigations. The judge also ruled against unsealing the document with partial redactions. The application was brought by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on behalf of GIR, The Guardian and the Financial Times.
What about the position in England and Wales where offenders provide intelligence or evidence to assist in an investigation or prosecution?
Assistance provided by defendants in England and Wales is covered by the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA) and The Sentencing Act 2020. The key features are that "assisting offenders" may receive:
- Immunity from prosecution (rare)
- Restricted undertakings as to the use of evidence against them
- Reduction in sentence pursuant to a written agreement
- Review of sentence following a post-sentence agreement and the power to exclude the public from Court during such hearings.
The most recent notable case of an assisting offender is that of David Lufkin, former Global Head of Sales at Petrofac.
In September 2021, the SFO charged Petrofac with seven separate offences of failing to prevent bribery between 2011 and 2017. £32 million was paid in bribes to corrupt the awarding of contracts worth approximately £2.6 billion. Petrofac pleaded guilty and incurred a total financial penalty of £77 million. The sentencing judge considered that Petrofac's plea was possible only because of Mr Lufkin providing substantial co-operation to the SFO investigators and investigation. He pleaded guilty to 14 counts of bribery as part of a formal co-operation agreement under SOCPA.
For his co-operation, Mr Lufkin was sentenced to a two-year prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.
Mr Ahsani and Mr Lufkin both admitted their part in significant criminality but their substantial co-operation resulted in lenient sentences, with Mr Lufkin avoiding immediate custody. Whilst this will offer encouragement, there is no guarantee that providing information will result in a reduction in sentence avoiding imprisonment. This very much depends on the nature of the information, how it can be used, and whether action can be taken by the investigators as a result; particularly action that might result in others, both individuals and corporates, being prosecuted.
Please click here to listen to our podcast on the Petrofac case.
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PARIS: Europe endured record heat and rainfall last year while temperatures in Arctic Siberia soared off the charts, the European Union's climate monitoring service reported Thursday.
The continent in 2020 was nearly half a degree Celsius hotter than the next warmest year, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
That means Europe was more than 2°C warmer than in a world unaltered by carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels -- and far above the temperature limits enshrined in the Paris climate accord.
The 2015 treaty enjoins nearly 200 nations to cap global warming at "well below" two degrees compared to mid-19th century levels, and 1.5°C if possible.
Globally, average surface temperatures have risen about 1.2°C above the pre-industrial benchmark, the report noted.
The six years since 2015 are the warmest on record, as are 20 of the last 21, clear evidence of a feverish planet.
"The trend over three years, five years, ten years is unequivocal," Jean-Noel Thepaut, director of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, which includes C3S, told AFP.
"This is the big picture. It is urgent to act."
On current trends, heatwaves could make large swathes of the tropics unliveable by mid-century, and sea level rise could displace tens, perhaps hundreds of millions of people, scientists warn.
"Looking at temperature on a global scale, the last 10 to 15 years have shown an acceleration, it's the same for sea level," Thepaut said in an interview.
"For other indicators it is less clear, but all the trends are going in the wrong direction."
In the Autumn and Winter of 2020, Europe was not only warmer than usual but wetter, especially across its north-central regions.
Early October brought storm Alex, the first of the 2020-21 winter storm season.
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Exceptionally abundant rainfall broke one-day records in Britain, northwestern France and in the southern Alps.
The French and Italian sides of the Maritime Alps saw daily deluges reaching more than three times the typical average for the entire month in some places.
Rivers overflowing their banks in several regions of western Europe resulted in devastating floods.
And if Europe got warmer, the data showed the roof of the world was on fire -- literally, in some areas.
"One region in particular sticks out," Freja Vamborg, lead author of the report and CS3 senior scientist, told reporters. "The Arctic really saw a spectacular year."
For the Arctic as a whole, 2020 was the second warmest year on record, with surface temperature 2.2°C above the 1981-2010 average, and about 3°C higher than pre-industrial levels.
Over northern Siberia, the thermometer climbed more than 6C above the late-20th century benchmark for the year as a whole, with dry conditions and record-breaking fire activity during summer, including so-called "zombie fires" that reignited after laying dormant over winter.
For the adjacent Arctic Seas, sea ice was at a record low for most of the summer and autumn.
"It was by far the warmest year on record in Arctic Siberia," Vamborg said.
Atmospheric concentrations, meanwhile, of the main greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) each increased by about half a percent to their highest levels ever.
The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere has now risen 50 percent compared to preindustrial times, to about 516 parts per million (ppm).
The 2021 European State of the Climate report is the fourth put out by the EU's climate monitoring service.


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MANILA, Philippines – Tom Rodriguez, Kapuso Network’s lead actor in “My Husband’s Lover,” is now officially part of GMA-7’s roster of stars, after he signed an exclusive contract on Thursday, September 5.
The actor, who started his showbiz career in 2009, via the ABS-CBN local franchise of the reality-competition show “Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up,” shot to fame through his role as the conflicted husband in the popular GMA serye.
Tom was in high spirits and thankful to be part of the Kapuso family. He is now one of the most in-demand actors in the industry.
“Ang sarap ng feeling [It’s a great feeling] that they have gambled on putting me in ‘My Husband’s Lover,’ even as a newcomer,” he said.
Between tapings of “My Husband Lover,” Tom is also recording an album with Dennis Trillo under GMA Records, titled, “TomDen,” a compilation of love songs interpreted by the two Kapuso leading men.
And according to Tom, the network is endeavoring a new, big project this October, for all the loyal fans of “My Husband’s Lover.”
That project which the whole cast is preparing for is “My Husband’s Lover: The Concert,” to be held at SMART Araneta.
“The concert will be for the people who supported our show,” said Tom.
“Yung mga TomDen fans, para sa inyo ito. Para ito sa mga Kapuso natin [this is for you and for our Kapuso].”
“Also joining me and Dennis are the rest of the cast like Carla Abellana, Bettina Carlos, Pancho Magno, Kevin Santos, Glydel Mercado, Karel Marquez, Victor Basa, Roi Vinzon, and Ms. Kuh Ledesma.”
During the contract signing, GMA Network President and COO Gilberto Duavit Jr. said the network is preparing Tom’s upcoming projects after “My Husband’s Lover.”
For her part, GMA Entertainment TV’s OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable said, “Tuloy tuloy ang mga dramas niya. Nakikita natin kung gaano siya kagaling.”
(There will be more dramas for him. We can see how good he is.)
Tom’s manager, Popoy Caritativo, expressed confidence that GMA will continue to give Tom good projects, now that he is officially a part of the Kapuso family.
“I am very happy and we are looking forward to a lot of good projects, a great relationship between GMA and Tom and myself. We feel very blessed and thankful,” Caritativo said.
Also present at the contract signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Vice President for Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata, GMA Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno, and “My Husband’s Lover” Program Manager Helen Rose Sese. – Rappler.com


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Garment 2, Week 2, Me Made May 2014
I made the coat out of a thick red wool that I found in an Op Shop. I gave it a good washing, in the machine. Fabrics have to stand up to wear and tear, and ordinary treatment, as far as I am concerned. No prima donna fabrics for Sarah Liz. It may have felted a bit, but that makes it even better!
It's a simple shape, only side seams and a back seam, no bust darts, two patch pockets and a collar.
This is the back view:
Here are some of the details, first the collar:
The collar is finished inside with bias binding. Unfortunately I didn't do a very neat job at the ends, so I covered my inadequate finish with a fabric rosette, which looks nice inside :
The patch pockets were simple and just top stitched on:
The last picture is closer to the actual colour of the coat - the sun and the flash were washing a lot of colour out.
So that is this weeks garment posted!
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Polling in Uttar Pradesh was held in a seven phased manner between February 10 and March 7. (Photo credit: PTI)
New Delhi: After the exit polls, all eyes are now on the counting of votes that is taking place today for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Goa Assembly elections. The counting of votes has started and will continue till late at night, till the final results are out. Based on past observations, we can tell you that the early trends will start emerging by 9 am. The Assembly elections in the five states were conducted in a seven-phased manner between February 10 and March 7.
Uttar Pradesh with 403 seats voted in all seven phases, i.e., February 10, February 14, February 20, February 23, February 27, March 3, March 7. Manipur voted in two phases, February 27 and March 5. The 117 constituencies in Punjab underwent voting in a single phase on February 20. Similarly, polling was held on 70 seats in Uttarakhand and 40 seats in Goa in a single phase on February 14.
Poll outcomes are already a popular target for propaganda campaigns, and it’s easy for simple misunderstandings to propagate as well. Make sure you’re getting your facts from a reliable source wherever you go for information. Don’t have a reliable source? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. You will only get the most accurate and verified facts, related to 2022 Assembly elections results on the under-mentioned platforms.
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The ruling BJP, Samajwadi Party, Congress, and Bahujan Samaj Party are the important parties to watch in Uttar Pradesh on result day. The Congress, BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, Aam Aadmi Party, and the newly created Sanyukt Sangharsh Party were in the fray in Punjab.
In Goa, the BJP, All India Trinamool Congress, AAP, and Congress are the major parties to look out for on March 10.
Whereas, in Manipur, the main parties that one can keep an eye on are the BJP, the Congress-CPI alliance, NPP, NPF and JD(U).
Meanwhile, most of the exit polls have given a clear majority to BJP in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur. The exit polls for Punjab suggest that the AAP would record a thumping victory in Punjab. Whereas, most exit polls have predicted a neck-and-neck fight between BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand and Goa.


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Monday, November 29, 2021
Last week started quietly enough. This was intensified by the United States of America celebrating Thanksgiving, which is one of the busiest travel days of the entire year. On top of that, many make an extra-long weekend out of the holiday, and this year was highly anticipated since last year’s celebrations were significantly dampened by COVID-19. Markets tend to be quieter as traders and investors alike spend time with family.
So much for a quiet week -- on November 26, the World Health Organisation announced the disturbing discovery of a new COVID variant in South Africa, which it named Omicron. It’s unclear where the variant actually arose, but it was first detected by South African scientists while they were doing genomic sequencing in the country’s most populated province, Gauteng. It has also been spotted in travelers in other parts of Africa and Asia. This has led to governments in Europe and North America instituting a travel ban on people from the affected region as well as those who have travelled there in the last 14 days.
Information is still limited, but it will take some time for scientists to determine how this mutated version will react to vaccines. On a positive note, there is no early indication that this new variant is any more lethal than other strains. Despite that, this has rattled global equity markets and, at mid-day, all major equity indices were trending down by approximately 2.5%. (1) Interestingly, oil was also down sharply as news of the variant emerged.
As we’ve seen in the past, the market reacts strongly to news – positive or negative. This once again highlights the need to have diversification in a portfolio and a long-term approach to help smooth out the emotional rollercoaster of negative days in the markets.
Looking Back Further
News, data, and investor sentiment all have an impact on the market, causing it to go up and down. In this way, market prices reflect the risk appetite for investors as a whole. We looked back over the last three years to see just how much the markets had moved on a daily basis. We used S&P 500 for the performance of equity markets. This includes pre-pandemic, so it captures some recent market movements as well as those from before anyone had even heard the word “COVID”.
Between November 25, 2018 and November 25, 2021, there were 756 trading days on the market. During that period of time, 437 (57.8%) of the days resulted in positive returns for investors. Of course, that means that 42.4% of the periods resulted in losses for investors. On the surface, those numbers don’t mean much, since it is the quantity of the return (positive or negative) that matters. We’ve summarized the last three years in the table below. (2)
Interestingly, most of the time (73.5%), the market moves between 0 and 1%. Furthermore, of the 756 days measured, 63 of them have market movements above 2%. That’s 8.3% or roughly one out of every 12 trading days. During this three year period, the single biggest loss (-11.98%) occurred on March 16, 2020. A short few days later, the market generated its largest one-day return over the last three years, a +9.38% on March 24, 2020!
Obviously we all need to keep a close on the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant. It will have an impact on public policy and public health, which ultimately does impact capital markets. As a global citizen, I certainly hope that the variant can be managed by the existing vaccines. In the meantime, stay cautious and safe.
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When I decided to visit Japan, I knew that Sanrio Puroland was going to be a mandatory stop on my already packed itinerary. On a rare free day in Tokyo, armed with a map and directions from my tour guide, I boarded a bus from our hotel to the train station. When I arrived at the terminal, I saw a Hello Kitty bus parked out front. A good omen!
From the train station, I had to take two trains to Puroland. The trip would take a little over an hour. I don't speak Japanese, but luckily my map was in both English and Japanese, and kind passerbys were able to confirm I was heading in the right direction.
When I arrived at the final stop, Puroland was about a 5 minute walk away. I knew I was in the right place because I immediately started seeing these signs:
Suddenly, I turned a corner..and there it was!
After purchasing my passport level admission ticket (4,100 yen, using the coupon I found online), I hit the little kitties room before beginning my adventure.
Several characters were hanging around the main entrance for meet-and-greets. I got a picture with Kuromi and Hello Kitty!
I made it!
The park itself is not that large, and has seven main areas: 1. Marchen Theater, 2. Entertainment Hall, 3. Fairyland Theater, 4. Sanrio Character Boat Ride, 5. Discovery Theater, 6. The Time Machine of Dreams, and 7. Kitty's House. All of the attractions are centered around the The Wisdom Tree Stage.
First stop: Sanrio Character Boatride! This is esentially the only "ride" in the park (The Time Machine of Dreams is also a ride, but it is not Sanrio character based). In the spirit of Disney's It's A Small World, this leisurely attraction offers a boat ride through the magical world of Sanrio. The official story is that everyone is preparing for a party at the Kitty Castle, but I didn't know that until I got home and was reading the description on the website. It's an aural and visual assauIt of cuteness. There are bright colors, glitter, sweet smells, and tons of characters. I went on it two or three times just to make sure I didn't miss anything.
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After the boat ride, I headed over to Kitty's House, where you are able to walk through of a life-sized house belonging to Hello Kitty. There is a foyer, bedroom and bathroom, dining room area, and library. She even has her very own cat car parked out front (isn't she too young to drive?). Despite appearances, the house is only one floor. At the end of the tour, a friendly castmember takes your picture (on your own camera, or with theirs so you can purchase it) with Hello Kitty. Such a gracious hostess!
After taking in two attractions, I decided to try and see a few shows, which seem to be the main draw at the park. I saw that Someday III - To the World of Light was about to start in Fairyland Theater so I quickly ran to get a seat. Though the entire show was in Japanese, it was a spectacular lights and laser production starring My Melody, Kuririn, and a cast of their real life fairy friends.
Afterwards, I headed over to Marchen Theater to see Hello Kitty in the Magical Land of Oz. Unfortunately, no pictures were allowed in either of the shows.
After the shows were over, I still had some time before the parade started, so I climbed up the Wisdom Tree to ring Hello Kitty's Bell of Happiness.
There is a parade that takes place daily around the Wisdom Tree at 2:00 pm (check the website for updated times). Believe, the 30-minute extravaganza, features everything from music and acrobatics, to floats and Princess Hello Kitty descending from the sky, her dress adorned with LED lights.
Although Puroland is small, visiting it was a unique and fun experience that I will never forget. If you ever find yourself in Japan, I definitely recommend a trip there for any die-hard Hello Kitty/Sanrio fan!

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vivo Y11 (2023) unveiled with Helio P35 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery
vivo launched the Y11 with a 4″ LCD, 5MP main camera and 1700mAh battery in 2014 and followed up with a new model in October 2019, featuring a modern design and better specs. Over three years old later, vivo unveiled the Y11 2023 version, expected with different design and hardware.
The front of the vivo Y11 (2023) resembles the 2019 model since the Chinese phone maker is still stuck with the dated teardrop notch, which now houses a 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera instead of one. 8MP f/1.8 unit the Y11 (2019) had. However, the screen diagonal has increased from 6.35″ to 6.51″, but it is still a 60Hz LCD with HD+ resolution.
That said, unlike the 2019 model, the 2023 version of the Y11 comes with flat bezels and a flat rear panel, which sports a rectangular camera island with a large circle housing the 8MP main camera and LED flash. The 2019 Y11 featured a dual-camera setup on the rear featuring 13 MP main units and 2 MP depth units. It’s also been joined by a fingerprint reader, which we don’t have on the 2023 model. And that’s not because it’s built into the power button, but because vivo has it completely ignored.
The vivo Y11 (2019) comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 SoC under the hood, while the Y11 (2023) has MediaTek’s Helio P35 chip at the helm with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The smartphone runs OriginOS Ocean based on Android 12 and packs a 5,000mAh battery that draws power through a microUSB port at up to 10W like the Y11 (2019).
The vivo Y11 (2023) is available in blue and black and has two memory options – 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB, priced at CNY 899 ($130/€120/INR 10,755) and 999 CNY ($145/€135/INR 11,950), respectively. It’s listed on vivo’s official Chinese website, but there’s no word on when it will be on sale in China and whether it will be available in other countries.
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