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Ok, so the answer to my previous post is Cool Whip. Cool Whip? How can a white creamy desert topping come from that list of ingredients? Instead of writing an explanation on each of these ingredients, I will refer you to this link. It tells you what each ingredient is and the other uses it has (such as hemorrhoid cream and sexual lubricants).
What I don't understand is how we got out of the habit of making homemade whipped cream, and buying this tub full of chemicals. For those of you who don't know how to make whipped at home here is a recipe.
1/2 cup organic heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add all ingredients together in bowl. Whisk by hand, use a hand blender, or beat in your kitchen aid for about 5 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
You can use any sweetener of your choice and any extract of your choice (try mint). Sometimes if the food I am using it on is sweet enough, I will not add any sugar or vanilla. Add more sugar for a sweeter topping.
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With spring on our doorstep, the season for green is upon us and I think that carries over into the foods we eat.
(Many of us tend to naturally gravitate toward eating more leafy green salads once the weather starts warming up, right?)
St. Paddy’s Day is less than a week away and green foods of all kinds are popping up. And with Easter just around the corner, you know we’ll be seeing cute sweet treats decked out with green coconut to simulate grass.
I’ve been wanting to make cute little coconut “grass”-topped cupcakes for a serious while now; in order to do so, I wanted to come up with a more natural way than chemicals synthesized in a lab to turn my coconut green. I decided to utilize chlorophyll found in gorgeously green kale.
The process I came up with is truly ridiculously easy. Kale is liquefied and mixed with shredded coconut, and then spends a little time in the oven drying out. It’s as easy as that, and it doesn’t really take any extra time or extra work if you want to double the batch (if you do, be sure to dry out the coconut on two large baking sheets though, so it isn’t overcrowded).
Now, I’ll admit, my shade of green is a bit moss-like, but I actually love that. I think it mimics something you’d actually find in nature, which makes sense because it came straight from something natural. If you want to go for an even earthier/woodsier shade of green with hints of brown, you can leave your coconut in the oven a bit longer so it toasts a little and starts to turn brown in spots (just keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t get too dark).
If you’re wondering about the flavor, kale is faintly detectable when the coconut is eaten alone (you can't taste it when it's on top of a cupcake though!), but it doesn't overpower the flavor of coconut. Also, I added a touch of stevia to balance out the bitterness that kale can sometimes have. So go ahead and get your green on...naturally!


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Bangladesh is a South Asian country with a population of over 180 million people occupying an area of 147,570 square kilometers. The country shares borders with India and Myanmar, while the Bay of Bengal lies to the south. Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters like flooding and cyclones due to its location at the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.
Despite significant economic progress, Bangladesh faces challenges in poverty, inequality, and limited access to healthcare. Bangladesh shelters over a million Rohingya refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar. Limited resources, overcrowding, and lack of basic necessities remain significant challenges despite government and international organizations’ efforts to address the crisis. Moreover, Bangladesh is vulnerable to climate change impacts, putting the lives and livelihoods of coastal inhabitants at risk. Localization of humanitarian aid is necessary to address these challenges, but limited funding and resources, social and political barriers, and lack of coordination between international and local actors pose significant obstacles. Therefore, quality funding & partnership, coordination, and effective collaboration between stakeholders involved in the humanitarian response are crucial to promote effective localization of humanitarian aid in Bangladesh.
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AFAD (Association For Alternative Development) is a women led non-profit humanitarian and development organization, situated in northern Bangladesh. Since 1999, the organization has been working in Kurigram district to empower women and girls with a view to creating a world where women have equal opportunities and can reach their full potential. AFAD works on a range of issues, including gender mainstreaming, education, economic empowerment, health and wellness, ending gender-based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change & resilience, WASH and livelihood.
The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) was established in 1996 to promote inclusivity and equal rights for people with disabilities. It uses a twin-track approach and works in both humanitarian and development contexts, particularly in hard-to-reach and disaster-prone areas of Bangladesh. CDD places people with disabilities at the center of its interventions in all sectors and mainly focuses on rehabilitation, assistive devices, inclusive education, livelihood, DRR, enterprise development, care and support services, institutional development of organizations for persons with disabilities, and mainstreaming disability.
Mukti Foundation is a local rights-based NGO that has been working in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh, particularly in Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat districts since 1996. The organization aims to bring about positive changes in people’s lives through a variety of programs and services. Mukti Foundation works on livelihood, agricultural, and food security initiatives to improve the economic situation of the communities it serves. It also provides relief and rehabilitation services to help people recover from disasters such as floods, cyclones, and other emergencies.
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AMD Announces A10-7890K APU and Upgrades Desktop Platformsby Anton Shilov on January 9, 2016 12:22 AM EST
AMD plans to improve performance of its desktop computing platforms by launching a new accelerated processing unit as well as another generation of AM3+ and FM2+ motherboards with USB 3.1 and M.2 ports. The new APU — the AMD A10-7890K — will be the company’s most powerful hybrid processor ever, when it is released later this quarter. The new APU and motherboards will help AMD to maintain its competitive positions.
Same Thing, Only Faster
The upcoming AMD A10-7890K accelerated processing unit is based on the Kaveri design introduced two years ago. The APU will integrate two Steamroller modules (four x86 cores), 4 MB L2 cache, the AMD Radeon R7 integrated GPU with 512 stream processors and GCN 1.1 architecture, a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller (which supports up to DDR3-2133 memory) as well as second-generation video coding engine (VCE) and fourth-generation unified video decoder (UVC) units for video playback. Just like all modern hybrid processors from AMD, the new APU is compatible with heterogeneous system architecture specification 1.0 and can use its graphics core for general-purpose processing (in appropriate applications). The chip will feature unlocked multiplier.
The main difference of the new microprocessor compared to its predecessors will be slightly higher clock-rates and slightly better performance. AMD does not disclose exact specifications of the A10-7890K, but claims that its maximum turbo frequency will be 4.3 GHz, which means that its default clock-rate will likely hit 4 GHz or higher (AMD did not confirm this). It is unclear whether AMD plans to bundle its new Wraith cooler with the A10-7890K, but if the new chip gets the latest cooling solution, then it will get somewhat more competitive.
AMD’s latest APUs for desktops — also known as Godavari — feature upgraded power supply circuitry designed to deliver cleaner and higher amount of power to the die and are made using slightly refined GlobalFoundries’ 28 nm super high performance (SHP) process technology. Improved binning process and increased voltages (compared to the original Kaveri) enable AMD to increase clock-rates of its APUs gradually. This helps the company to sustain average selling price (ASP) of its desktop chips while staying competitive against Intel’s Core i3 and Pentium offerings.
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The release of the AMD A10-7890K accelerated processing unit may not be a breakthrough in terms of additional performance. However, it shows two important things. Firstly, AMD can increase clock-rates of its existing chips (which potentially means that overclockers can boost them further). Secondly, AMD is confident that its upcoming code-named Bristol Ridge APUs will be powerful enough to leave current-gen hybrid processors behind in terms of performance.
New Motherboards Incoming
AMD also revealed at CES that its partners are working on a new generation of socket AM3+ and socket FM2+ motherboards. The new breed of mainboards from various manufacturers will feature USB 3.1 gen 2 controllers (ASMedia ASM1142) that will enable USB type-A and USB type-C ports. Besides, select motherboards will also have M.2 connectors for solid-state drives.
The implementation of the USB 3.1 is relatively easy: the ASMedia ASM1142 controller requires two PCI Express 2.0 lanes (something that all modern AMD platforms have), everything that motherboard makers need to do is to install one chip and supporting logic. Meanwhile, a properly implemented M.2 connector for contemporary solid-state drives needs four PCI Express 3.0 lanes in order to provide up to 3940 MB/s of bandwidth. The AMD FX (AM3+) platforms do not support PCIe 3.0 natively at all, hence, AMD’s partners will have to either implement an M.2 connector using four PCIe 2.0 ports (which would limit bandwidth to 2000 MB/s), or use a PCIe switch to “convert” eight PCIe 2.0 lanes into four PCIe 3.0 lanes. The AMD A-series (FM2+) processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 and hence can support an M.2 port with PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth, but in that case graphics cards will have to work in PCIe 3.0 x8 mode. In general, it is possible to add USB 3.1 and M.2 to current-generation AM3+ and FM2+ platforms, but that comes at a cost.
Waiting for Next-Generation
Without any doubts, higher clock-rates and better feature-set will make AMD-based platforms faster and more compelling. Unfortunately, a minor increase in frequency as well as addition of the USB 3.1 and the M.2 to several new motherboards will hardly dramatically increase popularity of AMD’s A-series or FX-series microprocessors. Nonetheless, proper pricing and up-to-date features will help AMD to maintain its positions.
What the market is waiting for is the next-generation AMD platform that is based on the company’s microprocessors code-named Summit Ridge. The CPU developer hopes that its Zen micro-architecture will deliver 40% higher IPC (instructions per clock) performance compared to the predecessor, whereas new 14nm/16nm FinFET process technologies will help to lower power consumption and/or increase clock-rates.
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KatherineShort - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkThe company has also just revealed the A10-7890K APU, which offers a small speed increase over the current flagship APU from AMD, the A10-7870K.
ddriver - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkToo bad in AMD's case all references to "faster" outta be revisited to "less slow"
nathanddrews - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkCan't these all be overclocked to about the same freq anyway?
Alexvrb - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkDepends. The binning process often makes it more likely to get better results out of a chip that is clocked higher from the factory while sticking to the same voltage/TDP. Though market demand doesn't always match bin results and that's part why that doesn't always hold true. Long story short yes and no, chip lottery yada yada. :P
StevoLincolnite - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkUsually AMD and Intel give you more voltages than is actually needed in order to have the largest possible amount of chips for each bin.
However... As you become more stringent with the Voltages/TDP/Frequency testing in order to have higher binned chips... Then your testing costs and time also increases.
Majority of APU's can hit this frequency without much of a problem though, in-fact most can surpass it, but you also have the GPU to consider, varying models have differing amounts of GPU hardware.
But with that said... These chips aren't going to be beating a heavily overclocked Phenom 2 x4 from 7 years ago, at 4.0 - 4.2ghz with a 3ghz NB clock the Phenom's would have the edge, at-least in terms of performance anyway.
I would rather get a 95w Thuban hex and drop in a cheap discreet radeon than one of these APU's, would be cheaper and faster, but that's just me. :p
extide - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkThese could be the result of an improved process, or perhaps even a slightly revised chip. So, there might be a bit more headroom in these chips.
Wolfpup - Friday, January 15, 2016 - linkIt's not as fast as Intel's best, but that's not the same thing as saying it's "slow". It's crazy fast by any other standards, and better than what more people are actually running.
rocketscience315 - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkWhile less exciting than the new micro-architectures, I hope the consideration of M.2 and USB3.1 will mean that the Ridge series will include these in the next North/South-bridge/FCH.
Arnulf - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkI don't want higher core voltage!??
This product makes very little sense in lieu of upcoming Excavator based APUs for AM4 on same 28 nm process (due in 2016) and Zen based 14 nm ones (due in 2017). Those who already own a FM2+ APU won't get much of an upgrade over existing chips and those looking for a new features would be better off moving to AM4 because of its faster memory interface (which is crucial for APUs).
zodiacfml - Saturday, January 9, 2016 - linkIt makes sense in a way it is a stopgap for 2017 products which should be released this year.


Toll proposal for Hogbin Drive link
By DAVID MOASE
MOTORISTS will pay for the multimillion dollar link to complete Hogbin Drive, if Coffs Harbour deputy mayor Cr Ian Hogbin gets his way. It is widely accepted that the completion of Hogbin Drive is vital to the city's future and, once finished, it will ease congestion on the Pacific Highway. Agreement ends, however, when discussion turns to the best way of paying for the roadwork, estimated to cost $13 million. While Coffs Harbour City Council wants the State Government to pay the bill, Cr Hogbin says drivers using the road should make a contribution as well. "It's one thing to say we need it, it's one thing the say the State Government should pay for it, but that's not getting it any closer," he said. "We will never get the money from the RTA while we're asking for 100 per cent. "What I think we've got to demonstrate is that we're going to take X amount of traffic off the (Pacific Highway) ? that helps the RTA's traffic flow. "If that amount is 50 per cent, we say 'Okay, RTA, we want you to pay 50 per cent'. I know the bureaucrats want them to pay the lot but that's where it falls over. "If it's 50 per cent, then we have to find 50 per cent, that's $6.5 million. "What we do is we put a toll over the bridge. "Tolls happen everywhere else. If we charge $1 a car, the bridge will pay for itself." "If people say 'I don't like the idea', I say, excuse me, user has to pay." Director of city services Steve Sawtell said the council was continuing to lobby the RTA, State Government and Federal Government to fund the Hogbin Drive link. By 2011, the road would take about 14,000 cars per day off the Pacific Highway. "It is imperative Hogbin Drive is completed to improve transport in Coffs Harbour," Mr Sawtell said. Cr Hogbin recognises that many people may baulk at paying a toll to travel on Hogbin Drive ? named in honour of his grandfather, Eric ? but points out that it will be far from compulsory. "People will still have the option to go via the harbour or go via the highway or they can go over the bridge and pay a dollar," he said. "I think a toll would actually control the congestion on that road because otherwise you would have everybody using it. "The toll will steer some back (to the Pacific Highway) ? you've still got your freedom ? but if you want to take the short cut you pay a dollar, or whatever it is. "Sydney, all the other cities, have tolls. Nobody's going to give us the money for the road, we haven't got it in the budget so we've got to find it. "I want to find more money in that budget, but that's so we can provide the services that are getting squeezed." While he is yet to raise the subject in council, Cr Hogbin has a well-formulated plan of attack. "I want this (Bray Street) finished so I can cross it off. If we focus on too many things then nothing gets done," he said. "We can then say, for traffic, it's now Hogbin Drive, that's our next priority. Let's do the number-crunching, let's discuss with people about the toll. "You'll get half a dozen letters into your paper having a whinge, and I've got no problem with that, so long as the debate is fair.


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Search judgments and cases in India can be a complex and challenging process, especially for those who are not familiar with the legal system. However, it is essential to understand the legal implications and precedents set by previous judgments and cases to navigate the legal system effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the nuances of search judgments and cases in India and provide you with all the information you need to understand the legal landscape.
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Modelling and Validation of a Control Algorithm for Yaw Stability & Body Slip Control Using PID & Fuzzy Logic Based Controllers
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
Published October 11, 2019 by SAE International in United States
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Event: International Conference on Advances in Design, Materials, Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Mobility
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are becoming an essential part of the modern commercial automobile industry. Vehicle handling and stability are determined by the yaw rate and body slip of the vehicle. This paper is a comparative study of a nonlinear vehicle stability control algorithms for steering control based on two different controllers i.e. fuzzy logic based controller and PID controller. A full vehicle 14DOF model was made in Simulink to simulate an actual vehicle. The control algorithms are based on a two-track 7-DOF model with a non-linear tire model based on Pacejka “Magic tire formula”, which was used to establish the desired response of a full vehicle 14DOF model. It was found that the fuzzy logic-based control algorithm demonstrated an overall superior performance characteristic than a PID based control algorithm; this includes a significant decrease in time lag and overshoot. The proposed control algorithms were validated through the co-simulation of Carsim and Simulink in real time.
CitationLath, U., Kakkar, S., Agarwal, A., Ashok, B. et al., "Modelling and Validation of a Control Algorithm for Yaw Stability & Body Slip Control Using PID & Fuzzy Logic Based Controllers," SAE Technical Paper 2019-28-0054, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-28-0054.
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Channel Awesome is an online production company and video platform site that started in 2008, formerly known as That Guy With the Glasses until 2014. It was founded by Mike Michaud as well as the CEOs of the company, Doug and Rob Walker. Recently a document was leaked online called Not So Awesome that was created by Kaylyn Saucedo which accounts several stories from former employees of Channel Awesome talking about misconduct, unfair and abusive behavior between them, Michaud and even Doug and Rob. These include sexual assault allegations towards Michaud and former Channel Awesome producer JewWario among many other allegations. The full document can be read here. As a result, several employees of Channel Awesome including Omar Ahmed, Nash Bozard, Tony Goldmark, Dominic Smith and many others left the company in response to this. Not only that, but as of making this petition the Channel Awesome YouTube channel has lost over 25,000 subscribers within just the past week and it's still going down consistently. And besides all that, there is pretty much no point for Channel Awesome to still be around at this point. It was meant to be a private video platform so that video creators could be easily monetized as YouTube was kind of stingy when it came to monetizing content that was under fair use. But nowadays YouTube is perfectly acceptable towards monetizing videos that fall under fair use (When the system isn't completely broken anyways). What has happened to these employees is absolutely horrible and unacceptable and they deserve better! We want Channel Awesome to be shut down for as long as it'll take for this problem to be solved, and we would also like a proper apology from Doug and Rob Walker as well as compensation for those former employees if possible. At the very least postpone any upcoming videos until you understand about these mistakes and do better in the future. I originally loved the videos Channel Awesome had made and I don't want it to end on a seriously low note. I want you guys to improve so that way we can love your content again and not have to deal with any major screw-ups! #ChangeTheChannel
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Freyburger was told earlier this month that by being both an employee of NMDOT and a county commissioner, he was in violation of the State Personnel Act and the State Personnel Board Rule.
At that time, Mike McEntee, adjutant secretary with the transportation department, explained that state employees can, with authorization, take full-time continuous leave without pay when running for office.
McEntee also said that “classified employees may hold only a nonpartisan county or municipal political office during employment in the classified service.”
Freyburger has been a commissioner for over a year and has said that he was given permission to run and hold the office. Freyburger said they even call him “commissioner” at work.
However, officials at the DOT say they only became aware of the conflict with Freyburger’s jobs when another DOT employee filed to run for the Torrance County Commission last month.
Freyburger supplied the Telegraph with a copy of an email he received from Bernie Padilla, human resources director for the DOT. The email is dated Feb. 21, 2011.
In the email, Padilla wrote, “I believe we have other employees who are elected officials in their respective local governments and it’s my understanding that as long as they recues (sic) themselves from voting on matters that appear to be or could be a conflict of interest with their positions at the DOT, that it is allowable.”
In an interview this week, Freyburger said that as of April 24 he is “retired,” but he will “pursue legal alternatives.”
McEntee did not return requests for comment on Freyburger’s retirement, but earlier this month he did say, “Cabinet Secretary Alvin Dominguez … has ordered an investigation into the matter … State Personnel Board rules preclude us from discussing any specific actions but the public can rest assured that at the conclusion of the investigation, appropriate action will be taken.”
— This article appeared on page C02 of the Albuquerque Journal

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Who’d a thunk it?! I am using an old blue print from my ‘dutch hill’ house; the place where ‘wow’ began…and life stopped. Thank God almighty it started again soon thereafter! And, I am able to appreciate, enjoy and even put to use pieces from that past….
This piece is indicative of the hair burning work I do 🙂
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I bought these for my 2 cats after they showed no interest in catnip toys but went crazy for my valerian containing tea bags! One of my cats, a Ragdoll kitten, showed no interest in it at all. I was disappointed until my other cat, a Tonk, went absolutely crazy for these! She threw it around and played and eventually fell asleep cuddling it like a teddy bear. After a month it stank horribly so i will be buying more as a treat for my Tonk.
My kitten (7 months) likes catnip but this seems to be in a league of its own. From the moment my order arrived he was trying to get to the pillows and spent a good hour playing with the one I gave him. He's gone back to it often throughout the day and has been carrying the bag around, throwing it in the air and cuddling it and chewing it until he takes a break. With two in the pack it seems excellent value and I'd happily order them again. Upon inspection, despite pretty rough play, it's still all in one piece and seems well made.
My cat didn't seem to fussed by catnip so I thought I would try these pillows. He was playing with them and enjoying them as soon as they came out of the packet. Great Value for money too! In regards to the smell, I find them quite strong but only if you have been handling them. I will definitely be buying more.
Never thought I'd say that about Valerian, ever! But the smell wasn't too strong and probably will not last and keep the cat's attention. I buy fresh Valerian root so will put a little of that in it from time to time. Good value tho!
My cats aren't interested in nip, so I wanted to test them on valerian...these were a cheap way to do so! Total bargain...they do love valerian & these sturdy little bags will give them hours of snuggle time!! Yes it's a big pongy, but it'll calm down soon enough.
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Credit for the title of this blog series goes to my Dad!
I’ve been wanting to do a blog series about movie musicals for months. The only reason I haven’t done this for all of those is about the giant elephant in the room, which is Moulin Rouge! My blog posts are going to go through all of the AFI Top 25 Movie Musicals and do a bit of a retrospective review of each. I’d also like to go from #25 to #1, because I think that’s more interesting. Moulin Rouge! is #25 on the list. It is also the movie that, if pressed, I would name as my least favorite movie for a good number of years.
Before you immediately dismiss these blog posts and name me a fraud, I only saw Moulin Rouge! once when I was about 16-17. Here were my major issues with the movie.
- Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman didn’t have enough chemistry for me to believably want them to be in love.
- I didn’t dig the modern soundtrack / jukebox musical over the historical backdrop. I wanted the old-fashioned music.
- It was all style and zero substance.
- (perhaps the most important thing) I thought it was far too overhyped and it didn’t live up to other movies I had seen in the past.
However, in my interest of making this a fair list, I’m revisiting this movie. Perhaps I will like it. Perhaps not. I do think, before watching it again, that it is an interesting movie at the very least, so I’m hoping for the best.
Photo from when I was at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, hey.
The film centers around Christian (Ewan McGregor), a writer, who gets caught up with a troupe of performers seeking to put on a play at the Moulin Rouge nightclub. Along the way he falls in love with Satine (Nicole Kidman), a courtesan and star, who is also desired by a wealthy Duke who seeks her for himself. Melodrama ensues.
Having watched this again, I can safely say that this is an incredibly frustrating experience, purely because I feel like it is chock full of things I enjoy in films. I love visually stunning movies, and there’s no denying that Moulin Rouge is a very stylish film. I love a good romantic movie, and I also love musicals (hence this blog series). I like movies that are a bit strange and offbeat. By all accounts I should love Moulin Rouge.
By rewatch I can safely say that it’s a missed opportunity. There’s a lot to like, but specifically the visuals are very strong. Like him or not, Baz Luhrmann is a very striking visual director, so for the most part this is a visual treat. However, none of it seems to reinforce the story or the characters. An early example is how the film opens as a black and white silent film. Since this film is nothing if not pastiche, I’m expecting a Wizard of Oz treatment – breaking into color when he enters the Moulin Rouge. It’s a bit on the nose, but what about this film isn’t on the nose? However, it’s immediately undercut by wild zooms, color being brought in early, etc. What may have worked is if, when the troupe of performers who burst into his apartment, the black and white aesthetic slowly fades, as they bring color and sound into the film. It would make the black and white filming feel meaningful rather than just something that Baz Luhrmann did just because.
I still don’t think that Christian and Satine’s chemistry is anything special. It’s not bad, but I certainly don’t feel like rooting for them to get together. Which is another missed opportunity – while this film is hyper-stylized and over the top, having a real relationship to ground it would be welcome. I’ve seen this excused as “Christian is in love with being in love, so it doesn’t matter if they have chemistry” but I’m not sure I buy that the core of the melodrama is intentionally false. I certainly believe that Christian is enamored with the idea of falling in love, but I don’t think the film criticizes that much. It often feels like it’s simultaneously serious about its story and satirizing it – both melodrama and postmodernism. Sometimes this works. I don’t think this necessarily works here.
As for the music, again sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. I think modern music can work well in a historical setting – I wouldn’t be one of the multitude of people who loves Hamilton if I didn’t think that worked. However, again, I think it needs to have purpose. Hamilton is a perfect example because hip hop as a form works perfectly to tell the story of Alexander Hamilton. Each of the characters raps a bit differently and it works to tell you things about each character unconsciously. It feels meaningful, and the music is so baked into Hamilton’s DNA that separating Hamilton from hip hop would be impossible. However, too often the music in Moulin Rouge feels like an exercise in recognizing music rather than actually being purposed meaningfully. I think it could have been done well, but I’m not sure how much I actually believe any of it was put in with any thought.
I think that’s maybe my biggest complaint. I don’t know if I would argue that it’s style over substance anymore, and I’m not sure that’s a complaint I’d like to make – visual style is as important as any dialogue or writing. However, I would say that the style and substance doesn’t match up, and that the style isn’t done in service of the substance. Visually striking films should ideally be created to serve the plot or characters. One of my favorite films of all time, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, is visually striking but the visuals reflect the story. That’s not exactly the case with Moulin Rouge.
That said, while I don’t think it’s necessarily a successful movie, I admire it’s ambition, I admire how different it is, and I admire it’s visual direction. Which is the most frustrating thing – I want to love this movie but I just can’t. It’s a movie that has so much opportunity to be interesting, to do interesting things, and is ultimately not successful at it. It’s not my least favorite movie, but it’s one of the biggest missed opportunities I believe I have ever seen.
Musical Number Highlights:
Lady Marmalade/Zidler’s Rap (Can Can)/Smells Like Teen Spirit – While this number outstays its welcome (like most of this movie – it’s a good 20-30 minutes too long), it’s the most visually striking and has a great energy to it. It works well.
The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)” – It’s the Infernal Galop in Orpheus in the Underworld (Can-Can) but this segment is a lot of fun.
Elephant Love Medley – Again, outstays its welcome, but I love the initial interplay of Christian’s romanticism and Satine being practical. I wish that tension (love vs ‘I need to make a living’) would last further in the film.
El Tango de Roxanne – It’s a very transformative use of The Police’s Roxanne but it’s rightfully very memorable.
Worth Watching? Yes. I’d say that you should give it a viewing if you haven’t already. While Moulin Rouge is enormously flawed, it is still ambitious and interesting.
Does it deserve its place on the AFI Movie Musicals list? A tentative yes? I think giving it #25 is a pretty solid spot. It’s recognizing Moulin Rouge’s ambition and striking visuals without putting it higher against stiff competition. I do wonder, had this list been made later, if Moulin Rouge would get any recognition, but I appreciate that this list kept in a relatively recent film and recognized its innovation.

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OREGON — A referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot will ask Oregonians to approve a move to a municipal council-manager form of government.
The new structure would shift day-to-day administrative responsibilities from commissioners to a city manager, Mayor Ken Williams said at the April 26 city council meeting. Voters would continue to elect a mayor and commissioners who set policy and guide the city’s vision.
“So pretty much the same as before,” Williams said. “In terms of transparency, you won’t see anything [change] as a citizen or outside the town hall this will change. It just gets easier on the internal administration side.
If the referendum passes, city administrator Darin DeHaan would become city manager after the April 2023 election, Williams said. The new form of government would take effect after the first meeting of the newly elected Oregon City Council.
“I think, first and foremost, I would serve the city in any capacity it needs,” DeHaan said when asked for his thoughts on the change. “I’ve seen over the past two years that this really improves the efficiency of city operations, so I think it’s an important decision for citizens to make.”
DeHaan was hired as city administrator on March 31, 2020, after city council members voted to create the position. Prior to that, DeHaan served as Oregon’s police chief for 15 years.
On February 23, members of the Oregon City Council voted unanimously to follow an ad hoc committee’s recommendation that the city pursue the city council form. Members of the ad hoc committee are Roger Cain, John Dickson, Rick Bunton, City Commissioner Melanie Cozzi and Otto Dick.
Williams said he formed the ad hoc committee at the request of citizens.
“Part of the reason [for the change] is that our city is growing,” Williams said. “We have an annual budget of $5 million. We have $22.8 million in assets, including $6.5 million in cash and the rest in fixed assets—buildings and so on. We have 22 employees, seven buildings, eight cars, 11 trucks, all kinds of construction equipment. We have a lot going on.
Under Oregon’s current form of government, the four commissioners and the mayor are administratively responsible for the sewer and water department, city hall staff, the police department, the building inspector, and the service. of the streets, Williams said.
That means the commissioner associated with a specific department could come into that department every day and tell people what to work on, and employees would have to listen, he explained.
“It places a heavy administrative burden on board members,” Williams said. “We don’t really always do that. We tend to get a little involved, but we just don’t have time to go and report every morning.
Transitioning to a municipal council-manager form of government is a two-step process, he said. The first step was to create a post of municipal administrator.
This milestone was achieved with the hiring of DeHaan and was well accepted by members of the community, Williams said.
“If you talk to people, they’re really happy to have someone they can talk to,” he said. “Basically, 85% of the council’s administrative tasks have now been transferred to the city administrator. But to get that final 15%, the state of Illinois says you need a referendum because you have to officially change the form of government to city manager.
The second step is to move from a form of government commission to a form of municipal council. This requires a referendum, according to state law, and will officially move administrative duties from the commissioners to the city manager.
No staff members are added, Williams said. DeHaan’s title would change from city administrator to city manager and his job description would adjust slightly.


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LONDON – Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person’s risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.
Using a simple set of around a dozen questions about such things as the number of cars you own or whether you tend to be a slow or, better, a fast walker, the predictor can give a five-year death risk calculation for any Briton aged between 40 and 70 years old.
The researchers who developed the calculator with Sense About Science, a U.K. charity that works to help people make sense of scientific and medical claims, say it could improve health awareness and also in future be used by family doctors to identify high-risk potential patients.
“The score can be measured online in a brief questionnaire, without any need for lab tests or physical examination,” said Andrea Ganna from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, who co-led the work and published it in The Lancet medical journal.
To create the score, Ganna and his colleague Erik Ingelsson from Sweden’s Uppsala University, analyzed data collected for the U.K. Biobank between 2006 and 2010 from nearly half a million adults aged between 40 and 70.
They used a statistical survival model to assess the probability that 655 specific demographic, lifestyle and health measurements could predict death from any cause, and from six specific causes, in men and women separately.
Ganna cautioned, however, that the score “has a degree of uncertainty and shouldn’t be seen as a deterministic prediction.”
For most people, a high risk of dying in the next five years can be reduced by taking more exercise, quitting smoking and eating a healthier diet, he said.
As well as the five-year death risk, the calculator — available at a dedicated interactive website www.ubble.co.uk — gives users a so-called Ubble age.
Those whose Ubble age is significantly higher than their actual age should see this as a health warning, the researchers said, and think hard about changing their lifestyle.


Penn National Gaming Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages (NASDAQ:PENN)
Shares of Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the seventeen analysts that are currently covering the company, StockRatingsNetwork reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $14.00.
A number of research firms have recently commented on PENN. Analysts at Susquehanna cut their price target on shares of Penn National Gaming from $16.00 to $13.00 in a research note on Friday, August 8th. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Penn National Gaming in a research note on Friday, July 25th. They now have a $15.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $14.00. Finally, analysts at Telsey Advisory Group cut their price target on shares of Penn National Gaming from $13.00 to $12.00 in a research note on Friday, July 25th. They now have a “not rated” rating on the stock.
Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) opened at 11.43 on Wednesday. Penn National Gaming has a 1-year low of $10.07 and a 1-year high of $15.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $10.93 and a 200-day moving average of $11.7. The company’s market cap is $897.3 million. Penn National Gaming also saw unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Investors bought 259 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of 154% compared to the average daily volume of 102 call options.
Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 24th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $652.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $643.91 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.16) earnings per share. Penn National Gaming’s revenue was down 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Penn National Gaming will post $0.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) is a diversified owner and manager of gaming and pari-mutuel properties.
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ALBUQUERQUE – More national forests are imposing fire restrictions as New Mexico waits for some much needed rain.
The Cibola National Forest is implementing the first stage of restrictions Friday on the Mount Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts. That means no campfires or fireworks and smoking is limited to only developed recreation sites, barren areas or inside vehicles or buildings.
The Carson and Santa Fe national forests also are enacting restrictions, and officials on the Gila National Forest in southwestern New Mexico are warning that the fire danger level is high to very high for the region.
Officials say the risk of unseasonal wildfires across New Mexico is widespread, with a below average summer monsoon season and continuous dry fall being among the contributing factors.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque offered a glimmer of hope Thursday, saying confidence is growing for a major change that could bring colder temperatures and widespread snow and rain starting Sunday night and stretching into Tuesday.
However, the longer-term outlook indicates warmer and drier than normal weather for New Mexico through the cool season because of La Niña. Forecasters are warning that the ongoing drought could worsen, even with the chance for precipitation early next week.


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So you want to protect your Apple iPad Pro? What if you could cover it in a luxurious leather iPad Pro 12.9 case from Chicago? Then you’ve come to the right place. There are many reasons to choose a premium iPad case, including durability, anti-scratch protection, and compatibility with Apple’s Pencil. Read on to find out why a luxury leather iPad case is essential for your iPad.
Luxury leather iPad cases can offer a high level of protection to your new device. Luxury leather iPad cases can be made from a variety of materials. Whether it’s a high-grade leather or a premium synthetic material, these cases are designed to last. The leather is crafted from a natural grain that develops a rich patina with use. The interior is lined with 100% wool felt from Germany.
The Speck BalanceFolio for iPad Pro 12.9 features multi-layered materials and shock-absorbent layering for maximum scratch protection. The case also has a built-in kickstand and is certified by multiple labs to withstand drops. Torro’s BalanceFolio iPad Pro 12.9 case is made with genuine leather and has an extra-large kickstand for viewing videos and movies.
If you’re in the market for a stylish, rugged iPad Pro 12.9 case, consider the Supfives 360 Rotating Stand Case. This multi-layer case is comparable to the OtterBox Defender Series case and comes with several grip options to ensure your iPad stays in the right position. It also includes an elastic closure clasp and interior pocket for documents. The case will hold the iPad in a variety of positions, including standing, lying down, and resting on a desk or table.
The Rugged Case is another high-quality leather case designed to offer protection and style to the iPad Pro 12.9. Its high-grade polycarbonate body and raised TPE bumper protect the device from scratches and other bumps, while the luxurious Horween leather wraps the device in a durable, long-lasting casing. Its leather comes from one of America’s oldest tanneries, and it develops a rich patina over time.
The lightweight luxury leather iPad Pro 12.9 case from Noreve is the perfect way to protect your tablet without sacrificing the slim profile. This case is made from natural selected black Floater leather and features a strong polycarbonate frame that offers structure, stability, and enhanced protection. This case is unlined to minimize weight and is slim and compact. This type of case is great for travelers, business professionals, and those who like to use their tablet horizontally.
The Apple Smart Folio Case offers excellent protection against drops and scratches, thanks to its built-in magnets. A similar case from ESR also provides a built-in holder for the Apple Pencil. It also protects the back of the iPad Pro 12.9 from fingerprints. Both cases are highly durable and easy to clean. But if you want a more refined look, the Apple Smart Folio is an excellent option.
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The case is designed to fit the iPad Pro 12.9, 3rd Gen, and 4th Generation. It also features a built-in pencil holder and wireless charging functionality. Its design is both fashionable and protective, featuring a PU leather exterior and a flexible TPU back cover. It even supports the auto sleep and wake function. It is compatible with Apple Pencil, and combines the best of luxury and functionality. Buy Now

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The Colorful and Cute Arcade Racing Game Launches Digitally Today and at Physical Retail May 15 Across North America and Beyond
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 26, 2018 – Rev your engines, Hello Kitty fans! Videogame publisher Rising Star Games announced today that the fast and fun multiplayer arcade karting game Hello Kitty Kruisers is now available on Nintendo Switch™ System in North America. The game releases today digitally via Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch with a suggested retail price of $29.95. Hello Kitty Kruisers will be available at physical retailers across North America beginning May 15, 2018 with a suggested retail price of $39.95.
In Hello Kitty Kruisers, players take to the starting line with Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends as they race on land, water, and even through the air. Race in single-player or with up to three friends and unlock new outfits and vehicles for your favorite characters. You can even challenge your racing skills in the super-exciting adventure mode!
Hello Kitty Kruisers is published by Rising Star Games and will be exclusively distributed in the USA, Canada and Latin America by Crescent Marketing Inc. For more information, follow Rising Star Games on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or visit the official Rising Star Games website.

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Nintendo is gearing up to launch its highly popular Switch console in China, the biggest gaming market in the world.
China has very strict rules about video games, so Nintendo has partnered up with Chinese company Tencent to bring its games to the market there.
Tencent will also brings it popular Chinese games to the Switch, including Honor of Kings and Arena of Battle.
When the Switch launches in China in December, Nintendo will have local versions of Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild (in 2018), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (launch day), and many others.
In addition, a bunch of games on the Switch eShop will also be available in China, including Puyo Puyo Tetris, Sonic Forces, and others.
China is a massive video game market and could be a huge boost to Nintendo if the company can get a strong foothold there with the Switch.
But this is also a big challenge for Nintendo from a supply perspective, given the worldwide shortages the Switch is experiencing right now.
You can check out the announcement of the Chinese Switch games below.
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The global health community needs to act to stem violent attacks against health workers in conflict hotspots, which seriously impede people in need from receiving life-saving health services, says a global report by rights advocacy groups.
“Targeted attacks on health undermine and sometimes destroy health systems and infrastructure, force health workers to flee areas where they are most needed, and prevent children from getting essential vaccinations, ” says a joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition.
The report, launched during the 2015 World Health Assembly held in Geneva over 18–26 May 2015, cover attacks between January 2014 and April 2015 in 17 countries. It highlights armed group attacks on hospitals, clinics and health personnel in 41 incidents in Afghanistan and the deliberate killing of more than 45 health workers, primarily polio vaccinators, in Nigeria and Pakistan.
In war-torn Syria since 2014, medical facilities in Aleppo have been hit with government barrel bombs, 194 medical personnel have been killed and 104 medical facilities attacked.
“Brave and courageous health care workers risk their lives to help people in these countries and some of them pay the ultimate sacrifice. We need to minimize this,” said Margaret Chan, the director-general of the World Health Organization.
Leonard Rubenstein, chair of the coalition, said: “All parties to a conflict have to respect the laws of war and protect health facilities and all civilian objects.” The destructive effects of the attacks on the delivery of care are huge, he added.
According to Bruce Aylward, the WHO’s senior official for emergency risk management and humanitarian response, 603 health care workers were killed and 958 injured in 32 countries in 2014.


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I have been a vegetarian for the past 10 years and mainly for animal welfare, and to also lessen my personal impact on the environment. The side effects of which include lower cholesterol and fat (which I’m predisposed genetically to heart disease and high cholesterol). I also have diverticulitis which is an inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches in the digestive tract. Doctors aren’t sure what causes diverticulitis, but some suggest it’s food particles or solids that get caught and become infected in the small pouches. A liquid diet would negate this and essentially lessen the chance of me having any symptoms from diverticulitis. I decided to try out soylent.
I never had the gas, weird poops, or any other symptoms people have mentioned in tech news, silicon valley vlogs or YouTube challenges. I assume because I wasn’t eating your typical diet of meat with every meal and I already had a high intake of fiber in my diet. Two weeks on 100% soylent and I feel fine, I haven’t lost a pound of weight, and I haven’t had to do dishes since, which is awesome.
I’m sure like a lot of you who drink Soylent on a daily basis, or have replaced solid food all together have had a lot of concerned friends and family. I have some friends and my sister (who is a dietitian) who find it interesting at the very least. My girlfriend however, who is in med school, finds it absurd and unnatural.
She actually asks a doctor she was shadowing and his first question was where is the protein coming from (for which I don’t believe my girlfriend had an answer since she knows nothing of Soylent other than it’s a goop I drink) and is there fiber, which she said yes. I understand there are 80g of protein in each bag of Soylent 1.5. I also add two scoops of whey protein for two meals to boost the protein intake as I’m highly active every day.
The doctor mentioned fatty liver as a potential hazard down the line. I’ve only heard of fatty liver in cases of alcoholism and morbid obesity. I have never heard of this being a risk for people who get proper nutrition, yet in liquid form. In fact, I have heard of pre op fatty liver patients being on a strict liquid diet. I can’t find anything that suggests an all liquid diet will in fact cause fatty liver disease. Does anyone else have any input on this? I’m just curious, and I also want to have a defense for every negative comment. Being informed about my diet and body in general is why I switched from being a vegetarian to a soylent customer.
If you search for “fatty liver” on discourse, you’ll find there are a few threads that mention it.
In a very, very high level summary: It looks like some people are concerned because of the fat content of 2.0, some people because of the maltodextrin, and some because of the soy. A quick glance over the threads seems to indicate that there’s no actual concern, particularly for the first and last. (It’s not fatty enough to be a concern, and the soy that’s implicated in fatty liver has been fermented.)
Take all of that with a grain of salt – I just skimmed the threads, and didn’t re-read them.
It isn’t the liquid or the fat, it is the carbohydrates, which in the large excess they are present in soylent are processed into fat in the liver, causing fatty buildup in the liver. Moving to a lower carb diet should help prevent this.
Absolutely. Soylent, even it’s newest installment, isn’t great on the GI and still has enough carbs to keep the body continuously carb loaded, and continuous carb loading prevents fat burning, increases resistance to leptin, making you more hungry over time, increases insulin resistance, and causing buildup of fatty tissue around vital organs (and possibly elsewhere, depending entirely on your genetics). It might be lower carb than diets containing mostly pasta and pizza, but anything over 100g per day of carbs is unnecessarily large with no biological justification.
At best I imagine it would be cost savings over increased fats.
Not specifically, as I don’t have the funding to run such a specific study, and we don’t do a great deal of studies as to the cause of disease because they would be rejected by any ethics board in the civilized world. What we do have studies for is carbs in the diet as it compares to weight, weight loss, organ fat, and various inflammatory markers. The doctor in the OP probably thought that, without being informed, Soylent was likely close to something like Ensure that is much, much higher in carbohydrates and low in fats, and would rapidly lead to weight gain, fatty accumulation, and blood sugar issues. Soylent is clearly better, but given the epidemic rise in obesity throughout society, claiming that it mimics the average macronutrient ratios of an average diet is not a sign that it is healthy. So here follows are studies relating to carbohydrates and weight loss, inflammatory markers, NAFLD, heart disease, etc:
You miss the part where insulin sensitivity is extremely varied genetically, such that some people can eat a carb heavy diet and not gain weight or suffer many severe, immediate consequences outside of multi-decade timescales. Few of you not gaining weight while others complained and stopped using soylent, moved on to the rest of life is not evidence against the problem, you are just lucky enough genetically to be luckier than some. Good for you. Doesn’t change the facts.
Most of those studies would be geriatric. The lower the carb loading the longer it takes to see effects, especially the better a person’s natural insulin resistance is. The older we look the less there is, but there are still some few studies, and they appear to back up my position over the opposition:
What is your problem? I’m trying to be civil here. Why don’t you do a survey of people who stopped using soylent or a study to show that the constant high carb loading is actually health? Some science, any whatsoever, to support your position (and i mean studies, not recommendations divorced from the evidence by dietary “authorities”), I’d be more than happy to read it. Somebody asked a question, I answered. No need to be such a prick, when if I’m wrong, you could easily undermine my argument by simply posting evidence to the contrary.
I have been taking Soylent 1.5 for a few months now for at least 2 meals a day. I also have fatty liver. Will be doing labs in a few months and will update with results. I personally am not concerned about the ratio of current carbs. My job makes it hard to carry lunches, or even eat (thus Soylent came to be). Almonds, rye crackers…as lo GI as I could get, but mostly trying to find something healthy drive thru. I know what I am getting, and I know it is less than the carbs I had before. But, I would like to know too.
but anything over 100g per day of carbs is unnecessarily large with no biological justification.
The Mayo Clinic disagrees with you.
…if you consume 2,000 calories a day, you would need to eat between 900 and 1,300 calories a day from carbohydrates or between 225 and 325 grams of carbohydrates a day.
And so does the National Academies of Science’s Institute of Medicine:
To meet the body’s daily nutritional needs while minimizing risk for chronic disease, adults should get 45% to 65% of their calories from carbohydrates, 20% to 35% from fat, and 10% to 35% from protein.

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Lithuania has recently taken measures regarding Russian residents in the country amidst security concerns. Over 100 Russians have had their residency permits revoked, with 38 cases in 2022 and an additional 97 this year, making a total of 135 since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Despite the restrictions, there has been a doubling in the number of Russians applying for residency permits in Lithuania, reaching nearly 4,000 in 2022. The reasons for revoking residency permits can range from committing serious crimes to posing a threat to state security or society.
In a specific case, Russian citizen Vladimir Vodo, self-identified as a “journalist,” was expelled by the Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) due to security risks.
The VSD highlighted Vodo’s disloyal views towards Lithuania, promotion of pro-Russian propaganda on social media, and connections with Russian and Belarusian intelligence services. However, the authenticity of Vodo’s claim to be a freelance journalist remains unverified by Euronews.
Lithuania finds itself in a delicate situation, aiming to support opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko while balancing security concerns associated with allowing citizens from these countries to enter and exit Lithuania.
As a response to security risks, touristic visits from Russians were banned last year, in line with measures implemented across various parts of Europe.
In an effort to gather information, Lithuania’s Migration Department has sent surveys to Russian citizens residing in the country, addressing topics such as the rightful ownership of Crimea and their perspectives on the ongoing war.
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Crimea, a Black Sea peninsula, was seized by Russia in 2014, following the removal of Moscow-backed President Viktor Yanukovych by Ukrainians. The ownership of Crimea has historically been a matter of contention, changing hands over the course of centuries.
Certain Russian residents in Lithuania have reported facing hostility due to their government’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite protesting against the war in their hometowns, individuals have experienced abuse and discrimination while residing in Lithuania.
In contrast, support for Ukraine remains high among Lithuanians, influenced by their history of occupation, exploitation, and Russification during the Soviet era. However, some ambivalence exists within certain segments of the population. The situation reflects the ongoing tensions and complexities in the region.

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We are very excited to announce that we have now started Yoga classess on a Tuesday afternoon for children aged 3 – 4 years old. As a Pre-school we want to allow our children to explore their own creativity and imaginations and develop self confidence to be able to understand their feelings and emotions through mindful activities using stories and games.
The yoga sessions take place in various quiet areas of our Pre-school setting such as the garden, our undercovered area or our entrance hall. Carpets and mats are used in these locations to make it as comfortable and relaxing as possible for the children.
Throughout the year Yoga cubs will take place in Autumn, Spring & Summer term, incorporating a different day each term so that all children aged 3 -4 years old can join in if they would like too.
Our Yoga Cubs programme is provide by Nicola D’Costa to enhance Children’s Movement & Mindfulness. It combines ‘meditation, relaxtion and yoga in a fun and mindful way’.
If you would like to read more inforamtion about Yoga cubs please take a look at Nicola’s website http://yogacubs.wixsite.com


The Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 1 renders have been leaked!
Nokia’s return to the stage following its disastrous last couple of years has been pretty good. Nokia had a respectable line up for 2017 including the Nokia 8 flagship and the affordable Nokia 2, let’s not forget the Nokia 3310 re-make. The Nokia 7 was released at the end of 2017 without a major unveil or show, it went under the radar, and it’s a pretty decent phone. People have been waiting for the Nokia 7 Plus to be leaked for quite a while now, a lot of people are excited by the impending device.
There are two more devices that Nokia is releasing very soon, the latest leaked renders involve the Nokia 7 Plus and the highly anticipated Nokia 1. The Nokia 1 is not a flagship device, in-fact, the quite opposite. The Nokia 1 will be a very very cheap mobile phone with a removable back so you can change the batteries (how retro).
The Nokia 7 Plus has come with a bit of a shock, it looks to be an Android One device, this is a device that features a barebones AndroidOS (much like a pixel).
The images below show the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 1
The Nokia 7 Plus looks to feature a Snapdragon 660 chip set according to a Geekbench listing, it also will feature 4GB of RAM. As you can see in the render, the Nokia 7 Plus boasts a 18:9 screen dimension ratio, which most flagship devices are touting. It also has a dual-camera with dual-tone LED flash and a fingerprint sensor sitting below. It’s nice to see Zeiss branded cameras on the Nokia’s, Zeiss is very popular among Nokia fans.
The Nokia 1 will have the original 16:9 dimension ratio, no physical buttons on the front and a single camera. The sensor size is currently unknown but don’t expect it to have massive sensors due to it being a low end device. The back panel does look removable, like most older phones, you should be able to replace the battery.
Source – Evan Blass


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After Allen, there has been no confirmation regarding Fillion's relationship status and he is believed to be single. It was reported however that the two of them broke up after six months.
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If we're going to talk about the "shidduch crisis" and the numbers game, I want to mention last week's, January 19th, cover story of Ami Magazine about the shidduch crisis. The article claimed that there is a demographic time bomb ticking in the yeshiva world. The age gap between boys and girls entering the shidduch market combined with the high rate of population growth has meant that there simply are not enough guys relative to the amount of girls.
The article discusses all the myths why there are less boys than girls, including (but not limited to) that this problem is not based in pickiness of girls or boys or that more boys go off the derech (which is not true). Simply, there is an age gap and there are not enough 23 year old boys to marry all of the 19 year old girls; as per common mathematics and common sense, the younger the generation, the more people it contains.
In the Ami article, Shimon and Yisrael Lichtenstein push for a plan that will have bochurim not go to yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel, but rather start going to Lakewood or other yeshivas in the US at the age of 20-21. A recent kol kore was signed by many Roshei Yeshiva calling on bochurim to marry earlier.
To me this raises many questions about maturity and marital readiness, hishtadlus, bashert/zivug hagon, and much much more. I have a lot to say on the matter, but my gut reaction is that yes, there is a concept of hishtadlus, which we should partake in. However, are we so dense to not realize that G-d holds the key to this particular issue? This is so hard for everyone because it's one of the few things that the illusion that we are in control is almost too thin. G-d controls the world and everything in it, yet there is a concept of teva and we think we control a lot more than we do. In this case our hishtadlus does not reach as far as it does with other issues.
The numbers game makes sense statistically, but it does not make a lot of sense practically. "19 year old girls marry 23 year old boys, which leaves an age gap, etc." Do we not believe in the concept of a bashert/zivug? 40 days before a child is conceived a bas kol is heard in shamyim saying "bas ploni l'ploni." Are all these people not marrying their zivug hagon??
There isn't an answer to this dilemma. Each generation has their share of challenges. This is one of our's great nisyonos. Instead of chasing our tail and making ourselves crazy, we should work on strengthening our emunah and bitachon, and working to become better people. Perhaps in that zechus our "crisis" will be averted.

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(BPT) – Gathering around the table looks a lot different this year. From virtual toasts to strategically separated seating, winter’s hottest entertaining trend is the socially distanced dinner. But a little distance needn’t dim the glow of socializing, nor the eco-minded sensibility of sustainable choices.
The coziest of gatherings are still centered around the joys of great company, delicious food and wine, and beautiful décor – no matter how far apart everyone sits. And, a virtual meal can still pull together stylish and sustainable elements that lessen the impact on the earth, while exuding grace and warmth.
Set the table, set the tone
A table that is equal parts welcoming and sustainable starts from the reclaimed wood up. It’s easy to green your winter table with simple eco-chic touches like an organic cotton runner or an upcycled centerpiece. Thoughtful elements made from sustainable materials, like reusable bamboo dinnerware or jute napkin rings, create a lovely, neutral palette. And if you’re using recycled glass for your stemware, why not fill it with earth-friendly wine?
Swirl and sip sustainably
Thanks to eco-conscious wineries who value sustainably grown fruit, what you pour may be the greenest element of your winter table. Here are three labels leading the sustainability charge, from California to Chile:
Bonterra Organic Vineyards – American organic winery Bonterra began farming organically in 1987, decades before organic products became a mainstay of modern life. The team, led by Vineyard Director Joseph Brinkley, focuses on nurturing biodiversity, soil health and balance in the vineyards, all in the name of pure organic flavor in the glass. Instead of tractors, sheep mow the cover crops around Bonterra’s organically farmed vines in Mendocino County, California.
Fetzer – An early pioneer of sustainable farming, Barney Fetzer founded his eponymous winery in 1968 and helped shape the quality and environmental consciousness of California wine. More than 50 years later, Fetzer is synonymous with classic American wines rooted in an abiding commitment to people and planet. Much of the fruit that goes into a bottle of Fetzer wine is sourced from certified sustainable vineyards throughout California.
Cono Sur – Half a world away, Chile’s Cono Sur is an emblem of sustainable farming and winemaking in the Southern Hemisphere, with a dozen certified sustainable vineyards that dot the country’s vast north-south expanse. Nestled amid the first-ever Pinot Noir vines planted in Chile more than 50 years ago, Cono Sur is globally recognized for its Pinot Noir offerings.
Here are some top picks for winter wines that check all the boxes: sustainably sourced, delightful on the palate and deliciously suited for hearty, cold-weather fare.
Bonterra 2019 Chardonnay, California
Bright stone fruit and citrus zest are framed by subtle notes of toasted oak and crème brûlée in this organically farmed California Chardonnay. A rich and creamy palate is balanced by uplifted acidity and clean minerality. A go-to white for roasted game.
Fetzer 2019 Shaly Loam Gewürztraminer, Monterey County
America’s #1 Gewürztraminer lives up to its reputation with exotic notes of melon, rosewater, candied ginger and a touch of warm cinnamon spice. This sustainably sourced and fragrant white from the cool-climate vineyards of Monterey County is equally suited for a turkey feast or spicy pad Thai.
Cono Sur 2018 Organico Pinot Noir, Chile
Crafted from organically farmed, estate-grown fruit in Colchagua Valley and San Antonio Valley, this medium-bodied Pinot Noir delivers intense wild fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry, layered over nuanced notes of toasted oak. Sip this elegant red with poached salmon, roasted duck or a nutty Gruyère cheese.
Bonterra 2018 Merlot, California
Ripe fruit notes of strawberry and pomegranate are framed by a subtle suggestion of dried herbs. Elegant tannins and a smooth finish make this organically farmed, robust red a winter favorite. Pour it alongside braised meat or tomato pasta.
No matter how your gatherings take shape this winter – from a few people at the table to a few households connected by virtual screens – you can still embrace all the elements that matter most: the people you love, memorable conversations, delicious food and wine, and sustainable style.

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Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted two ballistic missile over the capital Riyadh on Wednesday, state television Al Ekhbariya said.
Several loud booms were heard in the city.
The ballistic missiles, which were launched by Iran-backed Houthi militias from Yemeni territories, were detected and destroyed as soon as they entered Saudi airspace.
Sources said that the missiles were launched from the region of Saada.
The Patriot defence system earlier intercepted a Scud missile as it was heading to the province of Jazan.


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Pitt Head Walk
The best short walk in the Park! Cruise by water taxi to Anchorage then take an easy walk around the Pitt Head Loop Track via the most beautiful beach in the Park: Te Pukatea or just chill out on the beach.
What’s included in this tour?
- Water taxi fares
- Water taxi from Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Anchorage
- Walk the Pitt Head Loop
- Water taxi from Anchorage to Marahau/Kaiteriteri
For group bookings requiring transport between Nelson, Motueka and Marahau please give us a call on 0800 80 80 18 to add bus transfers to your booking.


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• We modelled cadmium effects on a microcosm composed of duckweeds and microalgae.
• The mechanistic dynamic model focused on the interaction between the two species.
• Experiments were performed to provide data for parameter estimation.
• Parameters were estimated by Bayesian inference using all data simultaneously.
• Cadmium affected interspecific competition intensity and both species growth rates.
Contaminant effects on species are generally assessed with single-species bioassays. As a consequence, interactions between species that occur in ecosystems are not taken into account. To investigate the effects of contaminants on interacting species dynamics, our study describes the functioning of a 2-L laboratory microcosm with two species, the duckweed Lemna minor and the microalgae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata , exposed to cadmium contamination. We modelled the dynamics of both species and their interactions using a mechanistic model based on coupled ordinary differential equations. The main processes occurring in this two-species microcosm were thus formalised, including growth and settling of algae, growth of duckweeds, interspecific competition between the two species and cadmium effects. We estimated model parameters by Bayesian inference, using simultaneously all the data issued from multiple laboratory experiments specifically conducted for this study. Cadmium concentrations ranged between 0 and 50μg·L−1. For all parameters of our model, we obtained biologically realistic values and reasonable uncertainties. Only duckweed dynamics was affected by interspecific competition, while algal dynamics was not impaired. Growth rate of both species decreased with cadmium concentration, as well as competition intensity showing that the interspecific competition pressure on duckweed decreased with cadmium concentration. This innovative combination of mechanistic modelling and model-guided experiments was successful to understand the algae–duckweed microcosm functioning without and with contaminant. This approach appears promising to include interactions between species when studying contaminant effects on ecosystem functioning.
Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - Volume 128, June 2016, Pages 252–265