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IT’S BREEDERS CUP WEEK: Oprah Winfrey Will Feature “Oprah Winney” on Show
It’s time for the 2007 Breeders Cup…do you need a horse to be your favorite? Here’s a good place to start:
Mega-media star Oprah Winfrey will pay tribute to her (almost) equine namesake on Tuesday, October 23, when The Oprah Winfrey Show runs a segment on the New York filly sprinter “Oprah Winney”.
The segment is expected to include footage from Oprah Winney’s victory earlier this year in the Barbara Fritchie Handicap at Laurel Park as well as scenes from last year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Trained by New York’s Rick Dutrow, the filly is scheduled to start in the inaugural running of the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint on October 26 at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. (ESPN2, 4:00-6:00 p.m., ET–Yes, that’s right, the Breeders Cup is now two days of racing, and the filly sprint is on Friday).
A web site for the filly launches Tuesday, too.
According to owner Michael Dubb, who purchased Oprah Winney with his partners after her second career start, the segment will include an interview with the woman who named the horse. That woman has a debilitating immune-system disease and, according to Dubb, named the horse “Oprah Winney” because she was inspired by Oprah Winfrey.
Also, Dubb said, ten percent of any money Oprah Winney earns in the race will be donated to the Anna House, the daycare center that Dubb helped build on the property of Belmont Park. Children of backstretch workers are the beneficiaries of the care and services offered by Anna House and the nonprofit Belmont Child Care Association.
Although no New York-bred horse has ever won a Breeders Cup race, Oprah Winney is by Royal Academy, a well-respected sire who won the Breeders Cup Mile in his day. And the filly has won over $300,000 in her short career. And trainer Dutrow has two Breeders Cup victories (both in 2005) to his stable’s credit.
Watch a little video on the filly (and the other Oprah) on her page at the NTRA/Breeders Cup site.


New York [India], September 9 (ANI): The President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, on Wednesday called for an end to nuclear tests, saying these tests have long lasting health and environmental consequences
Despite recent developments in advancing nuclear disarmament, more remains to be done, said Bozkir, urging countries that have yet to sign or ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) to do so without delay.
"More than 2,000 nuclear tests have been conducted since the advent of nuclear weapons. While the rate of testing has declined, they have not stopped," he said.
"These tests have long-lasting health and environmental consequences. They devastate the communities they impact. They displace families from their homelands."
Underlining the General Assembly's commitment to nuclear disarmament, Bozkir welcomed progress achieved over the past year amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in 2017, entered into force this past January after securing the required 50 ratifications.
The United States and Russia also extended their nuclear arms reduction agreement, known as the New START Treaty, for an additional five years through February 2026.
However, he stressed that more needs to be done, including arranging meetings to review the Non-Proliferation Treaty, which must be held no later than February 2022, and convening the Fourth Conference of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones and Mongolia, postponed since April 2020.
Bozkir also called for action to advance the CTBT, adopted in 1996, which bans all explosive nuclear weapons tests anywhere and by any nation.
The treaty has been signed by 185 countries and ratified by 170, including three nuclear-weapon States. However, it must be signed and ratified by 44 specific nuclear technology holder countries before it can enter into force. (ANI)


Promising Greek speedsters SACRAL RAGE will release their highly-anticipated sophomore album, “Beyond Celestial Echoes”, on October 19 via Cruz Del Sur Music. The follow-up to 2015’s “Illusions In Infinite Void” was recorded between Ignite Studios (drums, rhythm guitars) and White Socks Studios (vocals, bass, lead guitars and keyboards) with mixing and mastering being handled by Stamos Koliousis. The album’s cover art was created by Dimitar Nikolov.
Comments vocalist Dimitris: “With ‘Illusions’, we knew that we had set a high target and that’s why we took our time for ‘Beyond Celestial Echoes’. Maybe we felt a little bit anxious at the beginning, but now that we almost have the final result in our hands, we know that we did it the way we wanted to. Once ‘Illusions’ came out, we focused on the promotion of the album and did many gigs around Europe. Also, we didn’t want to start writing music right after the release because we believed that the impact of ‘Illusions’ was too strong at that time and we didn’t want to end up writing an identical album. So, after almost a year we started working on our new album in which we added a lot of elements and achieved a result that has the same aura as the previous one, but at the same time, is something different.”
The universally positive reception to “Illusions” established SACRAL RAGE as one of European metal’s most exciting new thrash outfits. The band’s sound is a rare hybrid of technical thrash with classic metal elements, interspersed with the occasional sci-fi flourish. According to Dimitris, it was of utmost importance SACRAL RAGE continue to push forward while maintaining the core sound they established with “Illusions”. Appropriately enough, he says fans can expect an album like it was written by members of ANNIHILATOR, CRIMSON GLORY, DEATH, MERCYFUL FATE and RUSH.
“We were always big fans both of the American and European scenes,” he notes. “So, we have experimented with keeping the balance between these two worlds. The songs are in the same complex and insane patterns that were before — fans can still expect high-tech metal lunacy. The pounding riffs and the spastic rhythms are all there. But, we have also embodied more of the feeling and melodies of the European scene. We have also searched within the core of our influences and added more of the ’70s prog rock elements and general vibe of that era.”
Dimitris says SACRAL RAGE (who are rounded out by guitarist Marios, bassist Spyros and drummer Vagelis) have a unique chemistry, one that has blossomed since their 2011 formation. In turn, SACRAL RAGE decided to use the same writing process as previous albums to ensure the best possible result.
“Marios and Spyros are responsible for the composition part,” he says. “Then, we all jam together until we feel comfortable with these new songs. Truth is that the four of us have been playing together for quite some time now, so we are able to understand what works and what doesn’t in terms of songwriting and arrangement. In the end, the goal is always to write good music. Off course we want to surpass ourselves and give something extra with any new release, but it’s not something that we have in our minds. I believe that our songwriting matures naturally. The only thing that we try is to not repeat ourselves.”
Onward to Nucleus


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The fresh new application disbursed fund immediately, charging large levels of interest and you will control charges, accessing the personal research of one’s pages and you can delivering an identical so you’re able to host inside the Asia
Delhi Police’s offense department has actually arrested four people from Delhi, Upwards, and you will Haryana implicated from powering an enthusiastic unauthorised Chinese microfinance company from the title of cash Get better Ha, which had been committing financing application swindle.
The new accused, which includes a couple of professionals, several operators, and something far more individual, was arrested on 15th April, adopting the cops tracked its Internet protocol address address contact information and you can label suggestions so you can their metropolitan areas.
The newest app do disburse the loan nearly instantaneously. not, they tried permissions that have been not only an intrusion away from privacy for the pages, nevertheless app’s workers actively engaged in with the guidance received from the pages.
Delhi Police and additionally detailed your app’s profits regarding mortgage app ripoff was basically are delivered to Chinese agencies via cryptocurrency. Subsequent, the fresh new customers’ investigation was also being held to your Chinese server.
New software is taken to white immediately after you to definitely member filed a circumstances into the 22nd March into offense part, Delhi, below areas IPC & 66 C, 66 D They Operate, and the police already been the investigation.
Brand new Modus Operandi
Pay day loan Ha are available around the networks, and you may abreast of setting up, the latest app always inquire about permissions to get into not just the fresh new relationships or other personal data however, even more suspiciously, the fresh gallery of your own phone.
“When the consent was supplied because of the mortgage hunter/victims, all his/the lady studies instantly becomes relocated to Chinese server,” this new press report understand.
This new application also assured that the loan might be attract-100 % free toward first two months, and you may directed the mortgage matter almost instantaneously. But not, they regularly charges extortionate processing costs.
“Couple of Mortgage might be paid immediately after reduce regarding solution costs with high rates of interest like in the event that INR six,100 are [the] loan amount, INR dos,3 hundred might possibly be [the] services fees and you may INR step three,700 was financing paid matter,” brand new declaration exemplified.
New application, for this reason, made earnings from not just the fresh new higher rates but also by the battery charging highest running fees on the tune off fifty% of one’s full loan amount.
Brand new app’s dubious transactions had only come. However, once the loan try disbursed to a person, the 5 implicated might be for the associate to trace them.
Just one date later on, the brand new implicated perform start getting in touch with the loan seekers as well as their associates, members of the family, family, and family relations – fundamentally each contact regarding mortgage seeker’s phonebook – thru WhatsApp or cellular, to expend the borrowed funds.
“Despite refund of the financing/money, the alleged implicated individual regularly extort more funds in the mortgage hunter as well as have initiate sharing serious/harmful texts to the nearest and dearest, family members and you may friends out of loan seeker to pressurize him to blow about currency. The brand new alleged https://paydayloansohio.net/cities/waterford/ used to squeeze the fresh new sufferers doing they can extort the bucks on his membership together with,” the latest Delhi Cops indexed.
Law enforcement office extra one in this procedure, beyond this type of five accused, it is examining subsequent to unravel the complete syndicate that’s about the newest app.
These aggressive Chinese financing programs have previously arrive at the fresh spotlight immediately after their harmful shaming strategy, with viewed numerous suicides within the last two years immediately following new loanees was basically ashamed in public areas because of the these apps.
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The 2009 times, the newest Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned elder Yahoo managers asking for a detailed list of micro-lending applications which might be plying its trade-in Asia.
Somewhat, ED’s Hyderabad office wants toward 38 low-banking financial enterprises (NBFCs) and most 300 fintech enterprises. The study is happening within the anti-money laundering laws.
ED including thinks that cash for the tune out of 1000s of crores has been remitted exterior Asia thru these types of small-credit software. It has also summarised this new modus operandi of these mini-credit people, in accordance with the conclusions of their probe thus far.
Earliest, Indian fintech organizations create high MoUs with defunct NBFCs, that fintech companies are usually backed by extreme Chinese money.
3rd, the latest NBFCs open independent vendor IDs (MIDs) with commission gateways such as for example Paytm and you may Razorpay, and you will borrowing straight back the safety places that they had gotten once subtracting commission, which is as much as 0.5%.
ED listed that each and every of those NBFCs try tied up having at least 29-40 such as fintech applications, making it possible for the brand new NBFCs to produce revenues towards the track of INR step 1,000 Cr per annum. ED suspects that profits ‘re going back once again to Chinese nationals, who will be a perfect beneficiaries because they back new fintech apps first off.
ED has went facing these types of programs. Has just, new directorate attached property value more than INR 72.3 Cr in various bank accounts and percentage gateway membership from Kudos Funds and you will Opportunities as well as a few of the businesses lending couples.
The brand new assets was attached beneath the Prevention of cash Laundering Operate (PMLA), 2002 and you will regarding the surgery of over about three dozen predatory cellular mortgage software. The connection comes after the brand new arrest out-of Kudos director and you may Ceo Pavitra Pradip Walvekar towards . Walvekar is considered to hang over 86% stake inside the Kudos Financing.
A money trail analysis presented of the ED showed that even with online owned money (NOF) away from just INR ten Cr, Kudos Money circulated finance worthy of more than INR dos,224 Cr with its identity.
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The area looks okay with the exception of an oblong quarter sized lump that sticks out about 3/4 inch from her abdomen. A lump after my cat got spayed swollen t thecatsite post spay surgery lump thecatsite cat spay neuter recovery aftercare.
Like any surgery, your cat will need some extra care as she recovers after her spay.
Cat spay recovery lump. Your vet is the best source of feline health advice. Although it could just be the way you're holding her. If only a few glands are affected, removal of the individual glands alone may be enough.
Spaying your cat is a standard part of health care, but it’s still surgery, which can make you worry. Spaying is usually followed by a quick and painless recovery, but as with any surgical procedure, complications can occur. A lump under your jaw bone may be a number of things like a bump, swelling, or mass.
If you bathe your pet after surgery you can introduce bacteria. Rest is essential after cat spaying Do keep your cat away from other animals.
It depends on what you mean by “lump.” if you mean a large bump, like the size of an almond or bigger, then this is most likely a hernia from the surgery. Over time, the repair cells and proteins diminish and a scar is formed. Adam denish of rhawnhurst animal hospital in elkins park, pa.
In the case of a spay procedure, the lump will appear around the incision line on your dog's abdomen. If you're worried about how to care for your cat after it's been spayed (female cats) or neutered (male cats), you've come to the right place. A lump is normal (it's the internal stitches, and sometimes the body reacts to the stitches too), but that lump looks bigger than normal.
Certain diseases may also be to blame. Males can continue to impregnate unspayed females for up to 30 days after the surgery. Americans are obsessed with losing fat.
A spay is a permanent method of birth control for cats. But she still doesn't seem affected much. Cat spay neuter recovery aftercare female and male you our cat was spayed 1 week ago persistent lump at the wound site ever since is this a hernia vet kitten has a lump after being spayed thecatsite.
Its gotten bit bigger overnight. Early or pediatric spay/neuter is done at six to eight weeks of age. If the cat is not a good surgical candidate, chemotherapy may be the only treatment option.
There are two sets of sutures necessary; Cat spay incision lump today is day five of my cat’s spaying surgery recovery, the incision itself looks fine but the lump got bigger. A postoperative lump or swelling at the surgery site can mean a few different things.
The frequency of complications can vary between veterinary hospitals, kittens and owners. Spaying is performed under general anesthesia and generally it is a safe and quick procedure. Spay and neuter surgeries are routine operations, but they're still surgeries.
The symptoms of complication can range from simple swelling to bleeding or infection. The lump feels liquidy and it doesn’t seem to hurt. She doesn’t care when i touch it.
The lump feels firm when i press on it. During the healing phase, it is imperative that you do not allow your cat to lick or chew at the incision. Tips for helping your pet heal after spay/neuter surgery by dr.
Feline mammary hypertrophy advised treatment for this condition is a full spay (ovariohysterectomy). Standard spay and neuter at five to six months. Cat spaying and neutering recovery timelines and what to expect feline overpopulation is a problem of massive proportions for the us, as well as for other countries across the globe.
Do check the incision daily to make sure it's clean and healing properly. However, for cats that were in heat or pregnant at the time of surgery, recovery may take a little longer. The animal may not show any signs of discomfort, and the tumors are usually found on the abdominal area.
Just take 10 seconds from your day to notice all the messaging targeted towards people to lose. Previous cats only had a little swelling at the incision site (external stitiches). A seroma appears as swelling at the surgical site, and this can occur during the recuperation period that follows any surgical procedure.
• provide fresh food/water and clean litter box. She did climb under the covers last night to snuggle, which isn't normal for her. Helping your cat feel safe and comfortable is important to the recovery process.
Care tips for looking after an incision lump after a cat spay surgery just as we do after surgery, cats need some care and attention and the little bit of extra special looking after. I have had numerous cats spayed over the years and this is the first time i have ever seen a lump like this before! A seroma is an accumulation of fluid, which is called serum, within a pocket of tissue under the skin.
When to spay or neuter your cat. A lump on the smooth surface of the cat's skin is the most common symptom. There are three general options:
Posted by 1 month ago. • place your cat in a quiet confined area such as a bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen and turn lights off. Reasons for a lump at the surgery site.
Consult with your vet if your little one appears to be in pain of any kind. Recovery of fatty tissue tumor in cats. Adopted your pet from the shelter and they really need a bath or if you forgot to put a towel in your carrier and your cat peed or pooped and ended up rolling around in it during the car ride.
Understanding cat spay recovery time and the signs for which to watch can help you to monitor your cat. I would say it’s about half a tablespoon. In the case of female kitties, the vet may keep her under observation overnight in their medical facility.
It’s also one of the main reasons why pet parents opt for spaying or neutering their cats. There is debate among veterinarians about the time to spay/neuter your cat, says dr. If you see a lump near your cat's surgery site, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
It is known as ovariohysterectomy and represents the surgical removal of both the ovaries and uterus of female animals. One for the abdominal muscles and one for the skin. The bump can be oval or rounded with a slight definition.
Here are some things you should do to help your cat or kitten recovery from a spay or neuter operation: Typically, pain medication isn't necessary after a spay or neuter procedure; • keep in mind that cats may hide after surgery.
It is a good idea to block access to all places It doesn't look infected, though, so i'd just say to keep an eye on it and call the vet if it starts to look worse. Here are some things you can do to speed up the recovery process:
Hard lumps under skin, in belly fat, on back, legs, in abdominal fat:

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Frida Kahlo was a colourful Mexican artist who endured great pain and hardship, but used her bright, vivid brushstrokes to express her emotions and reveal her true personality. She created over 50 self-portraits, and is considered to be one of the most influential and inspirational artists of the twentieth century.
Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand-new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. From Curie to Kahlo and Darwin to Da Vinci, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.
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Well, you can't have Thanksgiving Dinner without gravy, and this savory recipe makes for a truly delicious one--worthy of your turkey and mashed potatoes. Perhaps best of all, you can make it ahead to make Thanksgiving prep a bit less hectic.
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, unsalted
- 3 cups (3-4 onions) yellow onions, rough chopped
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken stock, hot
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large heavy saute pan, melt butter and saute onions on medium heat, stirring frequently for about 15 to 20 minutes until onions are caramelized to a rich golden brown. (The butter will foam as the water content of the butter and onions boils off.)
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and mix to blend. Cook over low heat for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add hot chicken stock, whisking constantly, cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until thickened.
- At this point the gravy base can be refrigerated for a day or two, if desired.
- To finish the gravy, heat gravy base over medium-low heat. Add fresh thyme, cream, salt and pepper. Whisk to blend.
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The Onondaga Lake Visitors Center is now open giving the community a chance to experience and learn about the lake cleanup firsthand. The center was designed and built by Honeywell to provide public access to the significant work taking place by hundreds of scientists, engineers, and skilled craft laborers from this region. Displays highlight the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) cleanup plan, progress to date, the re-establishment of wetlands, and extensive habitat enhancements. The Visitor Center’s deck and floor are made out of reclaimed lumber from the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company and the West Bingham School, both buildings that were more than a century old. The center is located along the southwest shoreline of Onondaga Lake.
“The progress that has been made is due in large measure to the talent, creativity, and dedication of so many that reside and work in this community – from the regulators and elected officials to the academic, environmental, nonprofit and business communities to our partners and workers,” said Honeywell Syracuse Program Director John McAuliffe. “We will continue working together to fulfill the public’s vision for Onondaga Lake and return it to the community as a healthy, sustainable asset for future generations.”
The Onondaga Lake cleanup is the result of more than two decades and millions of hours of intensive effort under the supervision of state and federal regulatory agencies, and in cooperation with local elected officials and the community. Upgrades made to Onondaga County’s municipal wastewater treatment system plus the construction of an underground barrier wall, which intercepts contaminated groundwater from old industrial sites, have improved lake water quality to the best it has been in decades.
“The Central New York community has played a key role in the efforts to clean up Onondaga Lake,” said McAuliffe. “There are many ways to get involved in the Onondaga Lake cleanup such as volunteering with the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps, attending regular community planning meetings, and experiencing the Visitors Center.”
To visit the center, reservations are required at 315-552-9751 or by filling out the form found on www.lakecleanup.com. Public open houses will be offered Friday afternoons, once dredging begins again next spring. There is no fee to visit the center.
TO ACCESS THE VISITORS CENTER: From Points West: Take I-690 East to Exit 7, turn left onto State Fair Boulevard, take the first left passing under I-690, drive straight toward the lake and follow signs to the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center. From Points East: Take I-690 West to Exit 7, turn right at the off ramp and follow signs to the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center.
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Corporates help their staff look good.
New Zealand companies are paying up to $2000 to spruce up their staff and give them a look suitable for their brand.
It’s an international trend as businesses realise the value of attractive hair and makeup on staff.
At the London Olympics, even volunteers were given free makeup with a tutorial card. Makeup artist Caroline Barnes developed an opening ceremony look known as “sports chic” and dressed volunteers.
Hair and makeup style educators Simmy and Ness recently opened in Auckland and have already worked with the sales team at beauty products company QVS. Ray White real estate agents are next.
“We didn’t do it because we had an issue with the way they looked, but because the way people look is such an important part of how they feel,” Tim Cunningham, managing director of QVS, said. “Staff feedback has been great.”
Fiona Fenwick, a coach of executives and communication strategist, said the strongest thing a company could do was to use staff as ambassadors.
She said at Air New Zealand, the uniform, including hair and makeup, was a huge part in showing the brand’s values.
The value of looking great is well researched. Each year the Look Good Feel Better charity provides makeover workshops for up to 3000 New Zealand women with cancer.
Simone “Simmy”‘ Lawry said a business could not tell staff how to look. “But a session with us offers a fun way, often over a glass of bubbles, to boost a team’s morale while offering industry secrets about how people can look their best.”
Partner Ness Warne said personal grooming standards had slipped in the past 10 years.
“You wouldn’t go to a job interview with undone hair and just a bit of lip gloss, so why turn up for work like that?” Warne said makeovers boosted confidence, increased productivity and improved corporate brand image.
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A duo was earlier today (Friday) jailed for 24 months each when they appeared before City Magistrate, Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for breaking and entering.
42-year old Mark Angus of New Amsterdam and 27-year-old Toby Singh of West Coast Demerara (WCD) accepted that they broke and entered the Paradise Hotel and stole cement and tools with a total value of $40,060 between January 3-4 2018.
According to Police Prosecutor, Gordon Mansfield, at around 17:00hrs on the day in question, the Virtual Complainant (VC), Leon Gorbedan secured his hotel, which was under construction and proceeded to his home.
However, upon his return the following day he found that the above mentioned items were missing. He subsequently went to the Brickdam Police Station to file a report but upon his arrival, he was shown the said missing items by Police which he identified as his property.
Angus and Singh had already been apprehended by Police with the said items in their possession.
In handing down the sentence, Latchman told the defendants that they need to work hard for what they want to achieve. She also revealed that considering the prevalence and seriousness of the offense, she will be sentencing them to 24 months each imprisonment.


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A trip to Dubai is incomplete without a dune buggy tour of the desert, and there is no better way to enjoy the desert than an open dune buggy tour. Big Red DXB offers special guided dune buggy Dubai tours that give people an opportunity to observe the scenic desert landscape in an exciting manner. At Big Red Tours, we believe that our customers should have an extremely comfortable experience while on tour with us which is why our desert buggy tours include refreshments to keep you hydrated, and our pick up facility ensures that you do not have to travel to far and wide to reach our starting point.
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Dubai is the most populous and glamorous of all the Emirates; aptly called the pearl of the UAE. The Emirate of Dubai is the second largest in size with over 2.1 million inhabitants living in an area of 4,114 km.sq.
July 15, 2019
Dubai is a city of extremes and of contradictions. The recent headlines about travellers being advised to avoid alcohol when flying into the United Arab Emirates is hard to rationalise against the “Sunday brunch” culture in which thousands of expats are falling over drunk by mid-afternoon. Similarly, the city is often described as the “Las Vegas of the Middle East,” yet casinos are prohibited.
July 12, 2019
Traveling all over the world while making a living is something many people have done in the past - but with the spread of easily available high-speed internet access and the ever-more-powerful portable computers this lifestyle has become ever more popular. Decades ago, you could put on your backpack and hike across Europe, spending a few weeks selling t-shirts here or working as a croupier there.


The construction of the Meriden, New Hampshire library on 22 Bean Road presented an ideal opportunity for energy-efficient new construction through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative- funded NHSaves Municipal Program and partner utility Liberty. The project included demolition of the 1965 building and its replacement with a new 3700 square foot, energy-efficient building on the same piece of land. The old library was not in compliance with accessibility standards and had poor occupancy comfort.
The town adopted a “Ready for 100” (R100) initiative in 2018, which is a commitment for town facilities to move to electricity from 100% renewable sources by 2030, and 100% of all energy from renewables by 2050. To meet the R100 goals, the new building would be fully operated from electricity. Liberty, through the NHSaves program provided construction and technical assistance incentives for design modeling enabling value-based tuning of the design to meet the R100 goals.
In March of 2021, the town passed a warrant article to remove the existing building and replace it with a new facility. The charming little brick building served its community well for over 50 years. Over time, the needs of the community changed and the library became outdated. The building had asbestos, was not in compliance with current accessibility standards, and the HVAC system and insulation needed to be updated. Therefore, it was more practical to replace the facility than to renovate it.
The project began in November 2021 with the demolition of the old library, including hazardous materials abatement. By the end of 2021, the new site had been excavated and the foundation, footings and walls poured. GeoBarns began construction in the spring of 2022. The library opened its doors on April 10, 2023.
The new library met energy efficiency goals by being well-insulated with a R15 insulated foundation (stem wall with thermally isolated slab on grade), R34 exterior walls, and R57 roof. Insulation work was performed by Quality Insulation of Meredith, NH. Triple-glazed windows with a U-factor of 0.17 by Wythe were installed and energy efficient doors by Kohltec were used. The mechanical systems provide heating, cooling and ventilation in three zones using two very highly efficient air-sourced heat pumps. One is a two-ton ductless system. The other is a 3.5-ton, ducted system. To ventilate they installed four ERV’s. Another energy efficient measure is LED lighting. Other factors considered in building a highly efficient structure reducing the carbon footprint of the products used in the building and reducing the overall size and energy demands of the building. Geobarns believes in vapor open, air- and water-tight assemblies, and used products to achieve this.
A post construction blower door test resulted in ACH(50) of 0.18. This exceeds state code requirement and the threshold for a high-performance building. Achieving these results requires getting the whole team on board, starting from the design team specifying the right details on the plans, project managers and superintendents communicating and checking installation standards, well-practiced installation and care for the products, and attention to detail from the team of carpenters and insulators executing the work. It also takes awareness and care from the other trades to make sure the assembly stays intact and is not damaged in the process of their work. The estimated energy savings are 18MWh per year and lifetime savings of 276MWh. A one-year post occupancy performance check will be conducted in the spring of 2024.
Geobarns also ensures the build environment provides a connection to the natural environment. Geobarns consulted with Resilient Buildings Group to incoporate biophilic design principles into the design. RBG worked with Geobarns to review the architecture of the space, its connectivity to outside through windows, patio spaces, and natural light, through features such as the monitor cupola. Geobarns worked with the library design committee to utilize its material palette with various types and textured woods, wall finishes and colors to provide connection to these natural materials inside the space as well.
Additional project highlights include improved safety for pedestrians and vehicles including curbing and sidewalks, two handicap-accessible bathrooms, a 30-person community room, a smaller meeting room, and an abundance of natural light. The building not only serves as a library but as a community meeting space.
The cost of the project was just under $1.2M. The project was funded entirely by donations, existing funds, and support from Liberty’s NHSaves program. Resilient Buildings Group helped to coordinate NHSaves funding for the project with Liberty. This program provided $18,300 in RGGI funded incentives for construction, technical assistance, and post-occupancy assessment.
Library Trustee and Treasurer Jennifer Lenz said, “Liberty and its NHSaves program supported technical assistance in the areas of energy modeling, design review and post construction analysis which was key to our integrated design process. It enabled us to make informed choices, resulting in a comfortable and efficient building delivered within our budget, especially with the added help of the incentive money. The Meriden Library is a beautiful addition to our community, and we appreciate everyone at Liberty’s NHSaves and Resilient Buildings Group who helped along the way.” Lenz added, “I also want to report that as the person who pays the bills for the libraries, I have been pleasantly surprised at how low our electricity bills have been so far.”
This project provides an excellent example of how energy efficiency can be integrated into projects that meet a variety of community needs, ensuring reductions of energy use, carbon emissions and energy bills for many years to come.
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Though in ME3 there are some other romance options...such as getting hooked up with a reporter, and even homosexual relationships...one for male Shepard and one for FemShep...the FemShep one is more interesting though IMO, that assisstant girl is too cute
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Just finished Mass Effect 3. Also, finished reading all of your thoughts.
I can understand how some of you aren't big fans of such endings... I liked the ending I got. The last choice part was amazing and it felt like a true RPG. I never expected ME3 to be better than all the previous ones!
The story was great except for some details that you guys mentioned. The races separate issues and stories were terrific... The game-play was awesome too ^^ especially those huge fights.
I ended up spending a lot of time on this game. Insanity difficulty made me lose so much time too -_-
If I were to rate this game, I'd say 9.5/10.
Considering what Bioware did with Dragon Age.
I think 95% of it was the potential of the series fully realized.
I really can't say enough good things about it with the exception of the about 5% but to me that 5% somehow miraculously managed to not only taint ME3 but all the previous games as well.
If I was to rate ME3 I would have to give it a 7/10, and I would caution any who are going to play it to rent(not buy)if they can.
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Huh there are some people who rate it 4/10 or less only because of the ending, while the rest is exceptionnal for them. I guess testing games is really not something which can be shared.
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@bene: I played as a sniper with tactical cloak and everything. Combined with my aiming skills, I defeated him in a single try
Just finished mass effect 3 right now.
- just epic & spectacular: The mission about the genophage is one of the most impressive run I had in a game. The game is really impressive
- Good dialogues, Great choices to do
- No gamepad support on PC. Seriously ?
- Import a save from mass effect 2 can be a nightmare
- And the very worst: Multiplayer which affect the offline story ? WTF ? Plus, the multiplayer game is just not good enough. I don't even think it's possible to have the perfect ending without multiplayer, DLC or whatever
Note: A massive 17/20. Not perfect but a game I will remember for a long time. There are some games I know I will remember for years & it's one of them. And I'm also glad that Bioware didn't pull a "Dragon Age 2" on us.
About the ending:
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A news story written by Christopher Carbone of Fox News, reported on, “Sea turtles eat plastic because it smells like food, study shows” based on the research article from Current Biology titled, “Odors from marine plastic debris elicit foraging behavior in sea turtles” by Joseph B. Pfaller and colleagues.
The news story was very brief outlining a few key points of the research article, such as mentioning how marine animals have been interacting with the plastic accumulated in their environments, and sometimes consuming it. Carbone then briefly described the methods and the key result including how chemicals released from ocean plastic induced foraging behaviour in the sea turtles. Using a statement from Joseph B. Pfaller in the context of the study, the news story highlighted the importance of the results and how plastic pollution can be dangerous to turtles (e.g. entanglement in the plastic).
The news story was very brief and although the main points of the research article were described, it lacked detail on background information as well as more detail about the study, such as why new and ocean-soaked plastic differed in how it affected the turtle’s foraging behaviours. Additionally, although the link to the research article was provided, the article itself was not publicly accessible, and therefore the accuracy and how well the news story described the paper cannot be verified. The story was written in third person and included a statement from one of the researchers but did not include alternate opinions and statements from other experts in the study field, which would have helped to strengthen this news story by Fox news.
In this brief news article by Christopher Carbone of Fox News, he reports on a new study published in Current Biology about loggerhead sea turtles and their ability to respond to marine plastic debris in a similar manner as they would to odours associated with food.
In the reference article, Pfaller and colleagues discussed the research findings that suggests not only are marine animals attracted to plastic debris due to their looks, but also the odour it gives off. Previous studies referenced in the research paper have shown that sea turtles can detect airborne odorants emitting from organic compounds found in oceanic foraging areas. Formulating their study around loggerhead sea turtles, the researchers noted that the sea turtles appeared to be active and display foraging behaviours in presence of befouled plastic debris as they would when in presence of a food source. The researchers’ mentioned that due to the sea turtles’ ability in responding to airborne odorants coming from the marine plastic debris with the same behaviour as they would act towards food odorants, this would increase the chances that marine plastic debris has the possibility of being involved with marine animal fatalities.
Carbone reports in the article of the new research regarding sea turtles and their confusion with food and marine plastic debris. Carbone then went on to state that a “range of different marine creatures interact with the vast amount of plastic waste”, appearing to assume a study conducted on sea turtles can be generalized across other marine animals. Furthermore, although the research paper was linked in the news article, it was not publicly accessible unless one searched for the paper outside of the news article. Carbone also did not include perspectives from multiple sources and the news article lacked many details from the research paper itself that would have provided a more cohesive and representative summary of the research results. These points altogether undermined the overall credibility of the article.
Regardless, Carbone has successfully explained some of the main points of the research in language suitable for the target audience, clarifying any unfamiliar jargon. In addition, the article was presented in a clean and streamlined layout, allowing for an easy read. Overall, this is a news piece that would greatly benefit from expanding further into the main details of the research as a whole, as well as including multiple perspectives to further improve the credibility and accuracy of this news article.
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Gen Z likes hanging out in “third places” that converge social media with other activities like gaming (Twitch), photo sharing (Instagram), and self-expression (Tik Tok). They’re also thrifty and view buying and selling second-hand goods as a social good. Mijem Inc. converges the second-hand goods and social media Gen Z trends.
As markets remain uncooperative, with high multiple growth stocks well off their highs, a very subdued tax loss related January effect, and many market observers positioning for stock indices to roll over another 10-20% from here, WonderFi (WNDR-NEO) increased its previously announced bought deal public offering to $45 million from $35 million. Ayre Ventures completed a follow-on investment in Mijem (Sophic Client, MJEM-CSE). Well regarded VC, Bill Gurley highlighted Shopify’s Shop Pay as a big winner of Christmas 2021. The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to force more transparency from big private companies, as regulators grow concerned about the lack of oversight of private fundraising. The most anticipated IPOs in 2022, include: eToro, Stripe, Discord, Databricks, InstaCart, Klarna, Impossible Foods, according to Business Insider. Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, a venture capital firm focussing on cryptocurrency investments, will invest US$1.15 billion in Citadel Securities, a Chicago trading firm founded in 2001. Citadel Securities trades equities, bonds, options, and other assets. The company says it handles 27% of the equities trading volume in the United States. Videogame giant Take-Two Interactive agreed to buy mobile game maker Zynga for US$12.7 billion in cash and stock, ending Zynga’s 10-year run as a public company. Apple may push back its mixed reality headset debut to 2023, Bloomberg reports. Apple reportedly planned to reveal the device at June’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) ahead of a retail launch later this year. TikTok’s advertising sales for 2021 stood at US$4 billion in 2021, and the video app is now aiming to generate US$12 billion in revenue this year, Chinese online media outlet LatePost reported.
The first holiday shortened, yet volatile, first week of 2022 trading was off to a slow start in Canada, but there was plenty of action in the USA. Another data point suggested that the final numbers for 2021 venture capital investments pointed to a whopper of a year. Crunchbase reported that global venture funding nearly doubled last year to US$643 billion compared to 2020, due diligence was a casualty in light of increased funding, according to various reports. San Francisco-based social-media company Reddit Inc. has picked Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to help it go public as soon as March. OpenSea, one of the most talked about blockchain start-ups in Silicon Valley, said on Tuesday that it had raised US$300 million in new venture capital, making it the latest company to cash in on a rush to fund cryptocurrency start-ups. Banking app Dave shares rose 9% in public listing after SPAC merger. Tencent raised US$3 billion in Sea share trade. If all the rumors are correct, 2022 is the year when Apple will finally introduce its own mixed reality headset. Technology analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple’s headset will be released in late 2022 with limited supplies. Qualcomm and Microsoft are teaming up on an augmented reality initiative. Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. has ceased development of a new VR/AR software operating system that employed more than 300 after four years, The Information reported Wednesday. Facebook has never regularly disclosed sales data for Oculus, which it acquired in 2014 for US$2 billion. But IDC estimates that unit sales of the company’s VR devices in 2021 will come in between 5.3 million and 6.8 million. Either one would be a nice jump from the 3.5 million Oculus units estimated to have sold last year. And it is far better than the anemic sales from before the company put out its first Quest headset in mid-2019. Oculus devices before that mostly required a cable running to a high-powered PC. Such “tethers” have severely limited the appeal of VR devices even to the gamer crowd.
In a historic year for valuations, League‘s new funding round has squeezed in one more Canadian tech unicorn before the clock struck midnight on 2021. The Toronto-based healthcare startup raised US$70 million in new financing, which at a pre-money valuation of US$850 million, or $1.1 billion, made it Canada’s newest tech unicorn. New Zealand-based accounting platform Xero has reached a deal to acquire Calgary tax preparation software startup TaxCycle for a total of $75 million. A record 560 startups were valued at over US$1 billion this year, earning their place in the so-called “unicorn” club, according to a report from Business Insider citing data from Crunchbase and PitchBook. The term unicorn was first coined in 2013. At the time, there were just 39 U.S. startups that fit the bill, with an average of four unicorn births per year in the decade prior. Today there are approximately 1,000 private companies around the world valued at US$1 billion or more. Those companies are estimated to be worth a total of roughly US$3 trillion, per Crunchbase data. Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. rose 0.8% in morning trading Monday, after China’s securities regulator’s draft rules on overseas listings released over the long weekend OK’d the listing structure known as variable-interest entity (VIE) used by the e-commerce giant to list its shares on the NYSE. Facebook’s Oculus VR app marked a key milestone over the Christmas weekend, when it was the most popular download on Apple’s App Store. The Oculus app beat out long-standing leaders like TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Instagram for having the most downloads. This marks the first time ever the Oculus app was No. 1 on Christmas.


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Iconic couples’ therapist and bestselling author of Mating in Captivity Esther Perel returns with a provocative look at relationships through the lens of infidelity.
An affair: it can rob a couple of their relationship, their happiness, their very identity. And yet, this extremely common human experience is so poorly understood. What are we to make of this time-honored taboo—universally forbidden yet universally practiced? Why do people cheat—even those in happy marriages? Why does an affair hurt so much? When we say infidelity, what exactly do we mean? Do our romantic expectations of marriage set us up for betrayal? Is there such a thing as an affair-proof marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Can an affair ever help a marriage? Perel weaves real-life case stories with incisive psychological and cultural analysis in this fast-paced and compelling book.
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Journal of Gastroenterology. 2007 Nov;42(11):881-6. Epub 2007 Nov 22. [Link]
Yoon YJ, Ahn SH, Park JY, Chon CY, Kim do Y, Park YN, Han KH.
Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea.
Background: Diagnostic laparoscopy is known to be a relatively safe invasive procedure. However, its use has decreased owing to the development of imaging techniques, and fewer gastroenterologists now practice diagnostic laparoscopy. Our aim was to examine the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in a gastroenterology unit in the era of advanced imaging techniques.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 855 diagnostic laparoscopy cases. Its safety and efficacy were evaluated for various indications.
Results: No mortality was observed, and complications were noted in ten patients (1.2%). Among the indications were evaluation of chronic liver disease (n = 673), liver tumor (n = 15), ascites of unknown origin and peritoneal disease (n = 142), and staging of intra-abdominal malignancy (n = 25). In patients with chronic liver disease, 461 were diagnosed as having chronic viral hepatitis, based on clinical data including imaging studies, but the diagnosis was changed to cirrhosis after a laparoscopic exam in 69 patients (15.0%). In patients with ascites of unknown origin and peritoneal disease, the diagnostic yield was 87.2% (123/141). In 24 (19.5%) of the 123 patients, the diagnosis changed or the less probable diagnosis was confirmed after laparoscopic examination. The confirmed diagnoses were mainly primary peritoneal disease, including peritoneal tuberculosis, in 17 patients, peritoneal metastatic carcinoma in five, and mesothelioma in two.
Conclusions: Diagnostic laparoscopy in a gastroenterology unit is safe and useful, especially for confirmation of liver cirrhosis and primary peritoneal disease evaluation.
Keywords: diagnostic laparoscopy – liver cirrhosis – peritoneal disease – gastroenterology unit

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It’s not simply that the cake is a lie.
We all know that, yet we keep trying to earn the cake.
Somehow, against all logic, we must believe that if we’re good enough, if we try hard enough, if we’re just better than everyone else, we’ll get the cake!
The cake might be a lie for others, but not for us. We’re special!
Hope, optimism, and faith are the problems here. It’s important to recognize the difference between the urges to stop caring and to stop trying. Trying is critical to avoiding “death,” for any number of definitions of “death.” Caring can be a real pain in the ass.
Yet, we don’t give up, we keep going. This time it’s going to be different. This time we’re going to win! This is it!
Really? Yet once again we launch ourselves into the abyss, either overcoming our fears or surrendering to them, and hope desperately that we’ll find a way to grow or build wings on the way down.
Get tired enough and jet lagged enough and your brain acts just like it’s stoned, apparently.
And similarly, let’s see if this makes half as much sense in the harsh light of tomorrow as it does tonight.


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Internet addiction disorder (IAD), or, more broadly, Internet overuse, problematic computer use or pathological computer use, is excessive computer use that interferes with daily life. These terms avoid the term addiction and are not limited to any single cause.
IAD was originally proposed as a disorder in a satirical hoax by Ivan Goldberg, M.D., in 1995. He took pathological gambling as diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) as his model for the description of IAD. It is not, however, included in the current DSM as of 2009. IAD receives coverage in the press, and possible future classification as a psychological disorder continues to be debated and researched.
Online activities which, if done in person, would normally be considered troublesome, such as compulsive gambling, or shopping, are sometimes called net compulsions. Other habits such as reading, playing computer games, or watching a staggering amount of internet videos or movies are all troubling only to the extent that these activities interfere with normal life. Supporters of disorder classification often divide IAD into subtypes by activity, such as excessive, overwhelming, or inappropriate pornography use, gaming, online social networking, blogging, email, or Internet shopping. Opponents note that compulsive behaviors may not themselves be addictive.
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... Video game addiction is a known issue around the world, with the advent of broadband technology in the 2000s it has evolved into a different level of addiction ...
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“Without metaphor the handling of general concepts such as culture and civilization becomes impossible, and that of disease and disorder is the obvious one for the case in point. Is not crisis itself a concept we owe to Hippocrates? In the social and cultural domain no metaphor is more apt than the pathological one.”
—Johan Huizinga (18721945)
“All sin tends to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is what is called damnation.”
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A Tennessee man and his 4-year-old son were killed in a crash on Ind. 32 east of Noblesville Sept. 3.
Christopher A. Edwards, 28, and his 4-year-old son, whose identity was not provided, were found inside a Chevy Camaro that was discovered on the creek bed where Ind. 32 crosses Stony Creek. A Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy observed heavy black smoke around 12:48 a.m. Sept. 3 and found the scene of a single-car crash on Ind. 32 east of Deshane Ave., which is east of Noblesville.
Authorities said a preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on Ind. 32 and that multiple road closure signs were posted. The vehicle drove westbound past the signs and struck a “Road Closed” sign.
The sheriff’s office said the vehicle continued traveling to where a bridge was removed by the Indiana Dept. of Transportation and became airborne, police said. The bridge is being replaced by INDOT.
The vehicle traveled at a high rate of speed as it crossed the creek and struck an abutment on the other side, authorities said. Officials said the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and heavily damaged.
Once the fire was extinguished by the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Noblesville Fire Dept., the bodies of an adult male and an unknown child were found inside. Authorities said that Edwards likely lived in Tennessee and is originally from Anderson.
The crash is under investigation by the Hamilton County Crash Investigation Team.


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Links to Learning: COloring
First Tee has partnered with the PGA Tour to provide families "Links to Learning" activities. Below you will find some coloring sheets that you can print along with some links that I added for further research.
An Ace or a hole-in-one describes when a golfer hits their tee shot and the golf ball ends up in the hole. One shot. Done.
Imagine hitting your tee shot to this flag? Have fun coloring the water around this green and imagine the excitement of the people sitting in the stands. Click here to learn more about TPC (Tour Players Club) Sawgrass.
The video below highlights some of the Aces that were recorded on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass over the years. Enjoy!!
The FedExCup is a season-long points competition which culminates with the FedExCup Playoffs, a series of three events to determine the FedExCup champion. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are the only players to win the Championship since its inception in 2007.
In 2018 Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship. This became his 80th win and it was his first win in over five years!
You may not recognize Rickie Fowler in this coloring activity but that was his look in his early days.
Besides clubs, every golfer needs a golf bag and a pair of golf shoes. Let your creativity shine through as you design your own bag and shoes with these coloring pages.
Alligators on Tour
Professional golfers encounter lots of challenges while playing the course, but an alligator is only one of them as you will see in the video that follows. Enjoy!
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Incubating Space Shelter Earth
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In June 2023, during the four days (22-25) of their Maison Malina Residency in the near suburb of Paris, Annick Bureaud and Marcus Neustetter sketched the main guidelines of the Space Shelter Earth project and its formats.
Beside the many notes and a first written presentation of the project, they came up with two outcomes: the so-called “Octopus” Leporello that are Marcus Neustetter’s visual notes and an “activation” of it through its reading in a video telling the story of their ideas and some of the many understandings of the project.
Marcus Neustetter’s visual notes from the discussions with Annick Bureaud during the Incubation Residency.
Reading the images from the “octopus” Leporello and telling the story of Space Shelter Earth in its early stage. Video 20’36”
Space Shelter Earth is a process and evolving outcomes
Space Shelter Earth aims to collectively build a shelter in the form of a flexible and modular installation that is the host for experiencing content either in a stand alone or hybrid activated manner. Its content deals with, and intends to unfold, what a shelter in space could be, in a dialogic relation to Earth.
Space Shelter Earth considers a critical and poetic alternative to space stations and habitats. Departing from historical and current proposals of all sorts within and outside the frame of the Space Sector, the project is based on a series of research and co-production studio sessions distributed over the two hemispheres that explore where different perspectives, disciplines and
experiments might take us.
By including diverse perspectives from the everyday lived-experience on Earth as a critical point of reflection we are reminded that during the scientific, technological and economic pursuit to understand and occupy space, there are unheard voices in the shadows of the mega-projects that present both potential untapped visions and reconnect us with the vulnerability of our current earthly conditions.
It sits in-between the individual and the collective, the inside and the outside, the rational and the emotive, between the Earth and the Elsewhere, between the practical and the imaginary.
The installation Space Shelter Earth: evolving, modular, adaptable and ready for activation
The installation is modular: it can be adapted to various sizes of rooms and venues. It is composed of a foldable structure made out of various materials with surfaces that can be transparent or opaque in order to become projection surfaces and be activated through programmed or live content.
It includes: still images; moving images to be projected onto the installation structure surfaces, on small screens displayed within or as part of the structure (such as iPad or cell phones), or on the surrounding walls; objects hosted in, around or next to the structure; text fragments printed or projected onto elements of the structure; sound elements.
Low tech, high tech, no tech, the Shelter installation embraces the digital and the analog, machine-made and hand human-made creative elements.
Beyond the installation, Space Shelter Earth offers:
– Imaginary Futures live online and on site performances using the installation as a center piece
– workshops with artists, theoreticians, engineers and scientists
– an exhibition of documents and objects from our Collective Creative Sessions and potentially some other artworks by Marcus Neustetter
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At the last stop in my public school career, I led a campus with a high school, a middle school, and two elementary schools. It was a rare opportunity as some of those were brand new places, and we had the chance to truly create the culture.
At the campus, we had a school resource officer – a law enforcement officer working in the school. Though SROs are expressly prohibited from acting as school disciplinarians, they may serve in a variety of roles in schools, including law enforcement officer, law-related educator, problem-solver, and community liaison.
In one case, the school resource officer (SRO) was an integral architect of inventing a “kids first” climate. In a second case, the school resource officer was a one-man demolition crew. The first SRO went the plainclothes route. He was a listener, an observer, an analyst. He was in the cafeteria and hallways, just “hanging out” with open ears. He wandered the bleachers at ballgames and showed up for music concerts – just “hanging out” and listening. That style paid dividends. I am convinced he saved two students who were contemplating suicide. He broke up a major boutique drug ring operating from a highly prestigious school in Louisville. And in so many ways, he was the best counselor I have ever seen in a school. So by definition of the word “resource,” he was truly an asset.
Ah, but then he left to join a better paying police force and in came SRO #2. Within three days, he had fermented referrals for youth for small things that he thought were “major crimes” ranging from “running in the hall” to sneaking in a soft drink to a ballgame. I pretty quickly realized that his best contribution was to monitor the football field – when no one was on it – and to safeguard a neighboring fire station “just in case some of our students wandered over there.”
Same school. Same students. Same SRO contract. Antithetical results.
It’s important to remember that kind of yin and yang when it comes to SROs given the spate of recent news in Northern Kentucky and Jefferson County. That yin and yang also characterizes the discussion about SROs. There are those convinced that SROs are the “last line of defense” when it comes to school safety. There are others who are convinced that SROs do little to protect schools—but do a lot in terms of creating and sustaining a toxic school environment and increasing the rate of racial disproportionality when it comes to school discipline.
The first SRO with whom I ever worked was in 1975, and having worked with SROs in poverty-ridden urban schools, affluent suburban schools, and the most rural of rural schools, I simply don’t believe anyone should make sweeping generalizations. And let’s be honest – SROs are the reality in our local schools whether you like or dislike the concept.
So as another school year begins across the Commonwealth, how do we ensure that SROs—all 260 of them throughout Kentucky—are assets when it comes to supporting kids?
Two of the educators I most admire are Dr. Leon Mooneyhan, CEO of the Ohio Valley Education Consortium, and Dale Brown, a Kentucky Youth Advocates Board member and administrator at Western Kentucky University. Both were esteemed superintendents, and both offer pragmatic ideas on making SROs part of the solution rather than the core of the problem. Mooneyhan asserts, “SRO’s have the ability to be friends with youth. To be a RESOURCE. They should build relationships…then when safety is an issue, the SRO is there. The school district should develop a defined understanding of the role of the SRO.”
Brown adds, “Developing a relationship with the law enforcement agency early on is the key. Each entity supports the other…and planning is the key. Planning together…it has to be a team approach.”
If Leon and Dale are exemplars when it comes to school leadership, a thought leader in this state when it comes to law enforcement is Louisville’s Police Chief Steve Conrad. Whether it is dealing with community violence prevention or a crisis at hand, Chief Conrad is as insightful and ethical as he is professional and innovative. So I asked him for his thoughts on SROs, and as expected, he proffered a response that was focused and student-oriented. His points included:
- First, it is impossible to measure what DOESN’T happen because of an SROs presence. They can prevent situations from turning into problems.
- Having the right people with the right tools as SROs is CRITICAL. Any officer can come into a school to “police,” but to be effective, the SRO needs to really care for the kids whom they serve.
- SROs have no business being disciplinarians. Period! SROs should never be involved in the enforcement of school rules.
- The biggest missed opportunity is to use SROs to develop stronger relationships between youth and law enforcement.
The Chief concluded his thoughts by saying, “We would love the chance to be more actively involved in classrooms and to be seen as a valued member of the school’s staff rather than a security guard with arrest powers.”
SROs can be an unfortunate catalyst to the much discussed “school to prison pipeline” if they are seen as a “security guard with arrest powers,” if they are involved in school discipline, and if they see their job as policing rather than caring for kids. Or, they can be some of the most effective and unique student advocates for which any school could hope.
All too often, generalizations either support SROs without questions or call for a total elimination of the SRO program. Neither position will get us where we should be for kids. The assessment of SROs comes down to a case-by-case basis. If you are reading this blog, then you should be asking your superintendent and law enforcement leader:
- How are SROs chosen? How are they evaluated, and by whom?
- What training is a prerequisite, and what training is provided as ongoing support?
- What protocols are in place as to the role of the SRO in our schools, and how are those protocols monitored? How are these made public?
- What does success look like to the school system and to the law enforcement agency? What are the outcomes associated with success, and how can those be made public?
Leon Mooneyhan, Dale Brown, and Steve Conrad have asked these questions and carefully considered how SROs can truly be a resource for kids in Kentucky. But none of them remember being cloned, so kids in your community are counting on you to be asking those questions on their behalf before an SRO horror story headline comes to your hometown.


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What is Sobrino de Botin known for?
What is Sobrino de Botín known for?
Sobrino de Botín is a Spanish restaurant in Madrid, founded in 1725, that is the oldest restaurant in the world in continuous operation. The artist Francisco de Goya worked in Cafe Botín as a waiter while waiting to get accepted into the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Why is Casa Botin famous?
Casa Botín, founded in 1725, is the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records and a benchmark of Madrid’s best traditional cuisine.
Who owns Sobrino de Botin?
the González family
With the arrival of the 20th century, Botín fell into the hands of its current owners, the González family.
What famous people have eaten at Sobrino de Botin?
Spanish painter Francisco Goya, American writer Ernest Hemingway, various European royalty and Spanish politicians all have made the visit to the world’s oldest restaurant.
What is the oldest restaurant in Canada?
Good food never goes out of style and Old Montreal’s L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel is a perfect example. The former inn has been in business since 1754 and it was just crowned the oldest restaurant in Canada.
Whats the oldest restaurant in Ohio?
The Golden Lamb
Just north of Cincinnati is Lebanon, home to the oldest continuously operating hotel and restaurant in the state, The Golden Lamb. Open since 1803, it’s seen its fair share of famous folks, including 12 U.S. presidents and author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe.
What is the oldest restaurant in Charlotte?
Green’s Lunch, which has been open since 1926, is the oldest restaurant in Charlotte.
What is the oldest restaurant in the United States of America?
The White Horse Tavern
The White Horse Tavern is a National Historic Landmark being America’s oldest restaurant, having served guests since 1673. The White Horse Tavern was originally constructed as a two-story, two-room residence for Francis Brinley. It was acquired by William Mayes, Sr.
What is the oldest restaurant in Spain?
Sobrino de Botín (Calle de los Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid, Spain), founded in 1725, is the oldest restaurant continuously operating in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. Sep 3 2019
What is the oldest restaurant in the world?
The Guinness Book of World Records declared that the oldest operational restaurant that has been operating continuously is the Sobrino de Botin in Madrid , Spain.
What are the best restaurants in Spain?
1. El Bulli. El Bulli, the Michelin 3 star restaurant on the north-east tip of Spain, is regarded as being one of the very best restaurants in the World.


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A Stroll With Stu: Victorian resort enjoying a renaissance
Many daytrippers from Teesside are shunning the underwhelming pimple of rust that is the Redcar Beacon, preferring to stay on the train for a day at sunny Saltburn.
This Victorian resort is having something of a renaissance, despite railway lines that don’t quite make it to the station and a pier that doesn’t quite make it to the sea.
One hundred and fifty years ago, Industrialist and MP Henry Pease, an influential figure in railways and ironworks, had a vision for a seaside escape for rich and poor alike.
Part of that vision included the magnificent Zetland Hotel, which had its own covered railway platform where bustling Bell Boys would relieve the local gentry of their luggage in exchange for a farthing or two and a patronising smirk.
The trains now meet the buffers 200 yards inland at a long stretch of Tarmac and a Perspex shack, but hey – that’s progress!
From here, head uphill away from the station buildings past an assortment of little shops. Cross the road near the Queens Hotel, straight on along Albion Terrace and right at the junction with Glenside at the impressive Great War memorial.
Albion Terrace continues, turning into Victoria Terrace at its junction with Upleatham Street, but always with trees cascading away to your left and some seriously impressive buildings on your right.
As the valley curls away, continue on the same road until its junction with Marske Mill Lane. Cross
the road and turn right, soon noting a carved tree stump (left) in a driveway indicating the owners love of either Easter Island or Warwick Davies.
Where the road takes a sharp right, head straight on down a track where the next point of casual interest is a fairies garden on your left. (It’s true, I tell you).
The track soon splits at a Cleveland Way sign and it is worth a short detour right, to a restored meadow supporting Saltburn viaduct which carries freight trains to the last remnants of heavy industry in East Cleveland.
Our route goes left into the woods, soon going downhill at a thinner track on your right.
Paths snake all over the place in these lovely mature woods but essentially you need to keep heading east, and downhill where possible.
Skelton Beck soon comes into view and shortly after dropping down to meet it, a little climb takes you back up to a remarkable collection of woodland attractions.
Italian Gardens, a bug hotel, tea rooms a great little miniature railway and more are all centred in the same area.
As is usual these days, a small band of volunteers - the friends of the valley – deserves massive credit for their efforts in making this area a must visit on a day trip to Saltburn.
Best in summer obviously, but still a gorgeous walk on a winter’s day.
The path crosses the beck adjacent to the platform for the miniature railway and snakes its way down to the seafront. At the end, a plaque tells the story of another of the little problems that contrived to stab Saltburn in the back 20 years ago.
Old iron works further up the valley had slowly flooded with blood red rusty water, eventually spilling over into the beck.
The sight of a red brook running across Saltburn’s beach did little for tourism, but as the plaque describes, several engineers finally found a solution involving boreholes and treatment ponds.
Now, it is time for a climb. Cat Nab is an eroded plug of earth which I climbed regularly as a kid. It is a tad dangerous at the top these days (especially during Hurricane Ophelia on my visit), but there is nothing to stop you clambering up.
Just take care near the top in order to enjoy fabulous views along the coast.
Slither back down and cross over to the beachside path. It would be rude not to have a walk along the pier (OK, OK, it gets to the sea at high tide), or indeed to miss out on the lovely water-driven cliff lift (closed in winter because it is run by the council).
But there are other proper old fashioned seaside attractions here – minigolf, beach huts, ice cream shops and amusements – as well as some surfing stores and an excellent fish restaurant.
Get some sand in your shoes as you keep heading North, but as the “prom” ends, turn inland up a wide road at the end of which are 3 path options.
Take the middle one, through Hazel Grove Woods for a mile or so, and after criss-crossing the feeble stream a couple of times, take a final left crossing to climb up to meet a wider track near some well-tended allotments.
Turn left and you will soon return to the centre of the town where some gorgeous independent cafes and pubs await.

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Prepare for the upcoming release of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE On PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360!
Coming on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and STEAM®, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate NINJA STORM 4 showcases a new batch of screenshots.
All gamers looking for an immersive experience in the deep and unique NARUTO SHIPPUDEN universe will be delighted to discover that the well-known and beloved ‘Wall-Running’ feature is back!
Created for the first opus of the million-seller series, this battle move will be enhanced thanks to the new-generation capacities and the ‘Fish-Lens’ effect, which will augment the tension & excitement in each battle.
Get ready to have your mind blown with the last episode in the STORM series! This is only the beginning…


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Bad Boy’s femcee legend Lil Kim is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday (July 11), but she’s the one handing out a gift, which arrived in the form of her latest single, “Nasty One.”
The dancehall-flavored single takes us back to the OG Queen Bee as she raps about getting all kinds of steamy and spicy with her lover as soon as they make it between the sheets. Kimmy even shouts out her former lover and late hip-hop legend, Notorious B.I.G., to get her point across.
“Kimmy got that mouth that'll leave 'em breathless,” she raps. Snatch a n**ga soul like he got a death wish/ The BIG told you that I'm nasty/ Pussy have a nigga sweatin' like a athlete.”
Judging by the review of the general internet population, the new track is approved by fans of the self-dubbed La Bella Mafia. And they’re going berserk all over the internet in celebration of her birthday and the lusty, dutty wining new track.
See how they’re getting down with “Nasty One” and hear the official record below.
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Trading at the Nigerian stock market yesterday started the week marginally lower, as the market declined by N9 billion.
In summary, the All-Share Index (ASI) dipped by 16.94 absolute points, representing a decline of 0.04 per cent, to close at 39,505.40 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value lost N9 billion to close at N20.583 trillion.
The market negative performance was driven by price depreciation in large and medium capitalised stocks amongst which are; CAP Plc, Lafarge Africa, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI).
Analysts at United Capital Plc said: “this week, we expect the market to rally on the back of incoming earning releases of large-cap banking names. In addition, sustained decline in fixed income yields could trigger favourable sentiment towards the equities market.”
However, the market breadth closed positively, recording 24 gainers as against 15 losers. MRS Oil Nigeria recorded the highest price gain of 9.92 per cent to close at N13.85, per share. May and Baker Nigeria followed with a gain 9.77 per cent to close at N4.83, while Honeywell Flour Mill went up by 9.76 per cent to close at N2.25, per share.
Mutual Benefits Assurance rose by 8.82 per cent to close at 37 kobo, while FTN Cocoa Processors gained 6.82 per cent each to close at 47 kobo, per share.
On the other hand, Associated Bus Company led the losers’ chart by 8.33 per cent to close at 33 kobo, per share. Lasaco Assurance followed with a decline of 6.67 per cent to close at N1.40, while Livestock Feeds down by 4.81 per cent to close at N1.98, per share.
Fidelity Bank lost 4.80 per cent to close at N2.38, while Champion Breweries shed 4.55 per cent to close at N2.10, per share.


Ireland is a common sight in entertainment, particularly within the modern rise of fantasy movies and TV series. In gaming, however, there isn’t a large contingent of developers, studios, or even games set in Ireland. There are many within certain genres, but not an overly large count overall.
This is despite the presence of massive companies with strong ties to gaming, with Microsoft Ireland being the prime example of this. Still, there are some working their way up, with WarDucks being one of the more exciting up-and-coming prospects. As specialists in virtual reality games, the studio received a hefty sum in funding to spur their next augmented reality project.
Bringing the battles against Kaiju to the real world
WarDucks rose to prominence through their mostly PlayStation VR creations. Rollercoaster Legends, Rollercoaster Legends II: Thor’s Hammer, and Sneaky Bears all topped charts on the platform, while Sneak Bears Rollercoaster on Samsung Gear VR was a top seller. A few years ago, however, the South Dublin-based studio decided to make their next game with an AR core design.
The 2013-founded company has clearly impressed with its creations to date, with the development of their leap into AR receiving a hefty sum of €3.3 million in funding. The money was raised from EQT Ventures, Suir Valley Ventures, and some other investors. Helping the appeal of WarDucks has been the presence of gaming veterans who have worked on several smash-hit titles.
John Romero (Doom and Quake), Lawrence Schick (The Elder Scrolls Online), and Doug Kaufman (Civilization II) are all playing key roles in the development of the upcoming location-based AR mobile game. The game, which we now know to be Edge of Earth: Epic Monster War, is still in development, but a recent update proves that the first 4X Strategy title on mobile to use the real world is gradually closing in on a full launch.
Gameplay footage has emerged online for the in-development WarDuck game, showcasing the virtual base-building on the real-world map, monster combat, and the familiar time-based base-building mechanics. In mid-August of this year, the team launched live testing for the game in Ireland, the UK, and the Philippines, garnering over 1,000 downloads on the Play Store to help development. It’s currently on version 0.6.2.
More gaming in an Irish setting
Edge of Earth allows anyone in the world to make their surroundings the setting of a futuristic battle against monsters on Earth. Players in Dublin will be able to set up bases and defend the capital against the monsters that seek to destroy the city. So, for some, it can be classed as another game that uses Ireland as its setting or theme, made even better by it coming from WarDucks.
Other popular games that have placed Ireland into their virtual worlds in a more story and theme-driven way include the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla DLC Wrath of the Druids, which takes your Viking adventure from Britain to Ireland, as well as the Aground DLC map for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – a battleground on the Irish coast.
Of course, the most common use of the Irish theme and setting in gaming takes a more mythological approach, with creatures like the fabled leprechaun front and centre. In the online casino world, for example, Irish games with depictions of lucky charms and leprechauns always do well with players. Right now, it’s the progressive jackpot game Charms & Clovers that sits among the most popular of its type.
If the live testing goes well, Ireland can look forward to the full release of WarDucks’ intriguing real-world AR game, which might just raise the prestige of the Dublin developers by yet another tier. Until then, there are some other Irish-associated games to delve into, with Project Cars 2 and Tomb Raider Chronicles worth adding to the list.


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Right from the initial estimate of the project SICEA intervenes on antique work with extreme professionalism and respect for the historic projects using only the most advanced and technological techniques and avant-garde materials, resulting in a high quality job without forgetting the origin and originality of the structure.
SICEA are leaders in the realization of power plants: in the hydroelectric station the project begins from the initial planning and goes right through to the completion of the civil work, from the dam to the protection of the water bed, pressure pipes, intake and outflow pipelines, mechanical and electrical work.


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Green Terminals in the Port- An Intelligent, Sustainable and Green Port of the Future
LOCATION: TUAS, SINGAPORE
Come 2040, all existing container port terminals in Singapore (Tanjong Pagar, Pasir Panjang, Keppel and Brani) will be relocated to a single location in Tuas at the Southwestern end. The Next Generation Port (NGP) in Tuas represents the future of Maritime Singapore in its scale and capability. The entire project will be completed in 4 phases, of which Phase 1 is expected to start in 2021.
World’s largest fully automated terminal at Tuas (Illustration credit: Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority)
The World’s Largest Fully Automated Terminal
The NGP is expected to be the world’s largest fully automated terminal in a single location, with the ability to handle 65 million twenty-foot containers, providing services that can serve a high number of large ships. This helps to keep Singapore competitive.


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Starting in early October and lasting into early December, bow hunters will begin the annual task of thinning deer numbers at 10 Ramsey County parks.
During the hunts, entire parks or portions of a park may be closed, the county announced. Efforts will be made to keep major paved hiking and biking trails open while the hunts are going on. Signs will be posted at common entry points, and park visitors are asked to stay out of these areas during the hunts.
The hunt is needed because of the high deer population in Ramsey County, which exceeds the recommendations for a healthy deer herd set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. High deer populations damage park vegetation and pose a safety risk because of increased vehicle collisions.
Deer population goals are set each year based on an aerial survey. Hunts typically remove about 100 deer from the parks, according to county data.
This year's survey found 289 deer in county parks, according to spokeswoman Allison Winters, 83 more than the management goal. Another 490 were counted in areas just outside the parks.
The annual fall deer hunts are held as part of the Ramsey County Cooperative Deer Management Plan, approved by the Ramsey County Board. The hunts are a joint effort between the county and communities where the parks are located, including Maplewood, St. Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township. The venison typically is donated to local food shelves.
This will be the 14th year the Parks and Recreation department has held the special-permit hunts. All participating hunters have passed a DNR archery safety class, a shooting proficiency test and have agreed to special hunt rules. Archers for the 2013 hunts already have been selected. (Archers interested in participating in future hunts should visit the organization's website at www.mbrb.org.)
Most hunts will be held Friday through Sunday, with select hunts being held Monday through Wednesday to help minimize the impact on weekend park and trail users. Each hunt period is three days long, with two to three weeks between the first and second hunts.