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Buchanan High took the volleyball court for the first time as the No. 1 seed in the Division I Southern California Regional on Tuesday and performed like it belonged there.
Dakota Smith pounded 15 kills, Jon Ferrari dished 34 assists and the Bears made short work of No. 8 San Gabriel 3-0 in a quarterfinal match at Buchanan's gym.
San Gabriel, the Southern Section runner-up in Division IV, traveled more than three hours to get to Clovis.The Matadors were at a clear talent disadvantage compared to the Bears, the Central Section Division I champion and ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN RISE.
Buchanan (37-3) barely broke a sweat in a 25-15, 25-17, 25-13 victory and will host No. 4 Granada Hills at 7 p.m. Thursday in a semifinal. Granada Hills beat No. 5 La Costa Canyon of Carlsbad 3-1.
"They're not a very big team, but their attack is so polished and they can jump out of the gym," San Gabriel assistant coach Larry Kanow said of the Bears. "Our game is rallying for points and it was one play and it's over."
With Ferrari expertly setting up kills, front-liners Smith, Tim Moses, Taylor Gasman, Ben Harding and Tyler Freeman put them away with power and accuracy.
Buchanan had an extraordinary high .457 kills percentage with 41 kills to San Gabriel's 23.
"From top to bottom in the lineup, they really hit the ball hard," said Kanow after his team finished 28-6.
With San Gabriel hitting soft serves, Ferrari simply teed it up for his big hitters. Moses delivered nine kills and six blocks, Gasman and Harding five kills apiece and Freeman four kills.
Buchanan was coming off a 3-1 victory against Clovis West for the Central Section championship. Though the Bears weren't as sharp against San Gabriel, they were barely challenged.
The Bears scored the first four points of the match and it was never in doubt.
"They tried to let us make the mistakes, but we stayed consistent," Smith said.
About the only flaw in Buchanan's game was inconsistent serving, which led to free points for the Matadors.
"I thought the Clovis West match we were a lot more intense," Bears coach John Jay said. "But they executed OK. It's going to get tougher from here on and we need to do a better job of spreading the ball around and finding guys."
Buchanan was awarded the No. 1 seed in the eight-team Division I Regional in part because the three teams ahead of it in the national rankings are in the Division II playoffs.
The Bears this year have beaten current national No. 1 Santa Margarita, placed fifth at the Best of the West tournament and won the Las Vegas and La Jolla tournaments.
"I think we deserve our seeding," Moses said, "but I don't think we've peaked yet. We want to be perfect and Coach says he feels it will come this week."
Top-seeded Mater Dei-Santa Ana eliminated No. 8 Clovis North 25-20, 27-25, 25-17 in the quarterfinals and advanced to face No. 5 Westlake.

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'Low-Cost' Carriers Tops for Customer Satisfaction
It's no secret that low-cost carriers have won over the hearts of travelers everywhere. But it may not be for the reason you think: When it comes to price, there's typically not a whole lot of difference on routes where low-cost carriers compete with the legacy carriers. Sometimes, the low-cost carriers actually cost more.
But a new survey from J.D. Power and Associates found that cost, as well as fees, are just two of the factors that lead to higher customer satisfaction. More than 70 percent of passenger satisfaction was driven by other parts of the overall experience, namely, a carrier's policies and people.
The study measures overall customer satisfaction based on performance in seven categories (in order of importance): cost and fees; in-flight services; boarding/deplaning/baggage; flight crew; aircraft; check-in; and reservations.
The two airlines, JetBlue and Southwest, both low-cost, ranked highest and performed well in many categories that had nothing to do with price and fees. JetBlue scored well for in-flight services and aircraft; Southwest for boarding/deplaning/baggage; check-in; and reservations.
The absence of fees, however, does make a difference. Satisfaction for airlines that charge for bags was 85 points lower, on average, than for those that don't. Among traditional carriers, Air Canada, which allows one free checked bag, performed well. The two airlines that scored highest overall - JetBlue at No. 1 and Southwest at No. 2 - don't charge for a first checked bag. Southwest doesn't even charge for a second checked bag.
Alaska Airlines came in first among traditional carriers for the fifth consecutive year.
Overall, satisfaction with low-cost carriers rose for the third consecutive year, satisfaction with traditional carriers fell. Among the traditional carriers, the only one that increased its satisfaction ranking was Delta.
"Despite the need for some carriers to charge unpopular fees, they can gain a competitive advantage by focusing their efforts on efficiency and positive interactions with the staff and crew," said Jessica McGregor, senior manager of the global travel and hospitality practice at J.D. Power and Associates.
Traditional carrier rankings:
- Alaska Airlines
- Air Canada
- Delta Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- US Airways
Low-cost carrier rankings:
- JetBlue Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- West Jet
- AirTran Airways

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With at least 269 active construction projects on halt in Punjab, even as the members of the state’s Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) stare at a crisis due to the lockdown imposed in wake of coronavirus outbreak, the association said that they support the lockdown, however, demand that the under construction projects’ pending files be cleared in one go and the projects’ pending installments due to the Punjab government be deferred to April 2021.
Speaking to The Indian Express, President of CREDAI Punjab, Jagjit Singh Majha said, “According to our calculations, there are 269 recognised real estate projects in Punjab where construction work have been halted. The projects are in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala, while most of them are at Zirakpur, Derabassi of Mohali, and New Chandigarh near Chandigarh area.”
Substantially contributing to the country’s GDP, the real estate industry provides employment to around 40 million people across the nation. Majha added that the realtors support the government and its decision to impose the lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, however, the government should also devise methods to support the real estate industry which is vital for growth.
Speaking on behalf of CREDAI Punjab, Majha raised a popular demand of the realtors and said, “As the construction work is on halt during the lockdown, the rate of interest for the home buyers should be reduced to 50 per cent.”
He further added, “We demand on behalf of the entire industry that our pending projects’ files from across Punjab be cleared in one go, so that after the lockdown ends, the builders can focus on the development work rather than approaching the government offices for clearance of the project. Moreover, date for the pending payments of our projects, which is to be paid to GMADA or PUDA, should be deferred to April 2021,” added Majha.
Meanwhile, on the crisis faced by the real estate industry, GBP Group Managing Director, Satish Gupta said, “The containment, more will be the losses. Real estate was only picking up recently, after a slew of measures taken by the government. We hope the situation improves soon. Real estate will also face liquidity crisis. The sector will need financial support of banks and an extended moratorium period to rebound.”
Another realtor, Prateek Mittal, Executive Director of Sushma Group, said, “The financial loss is increasing with each day as there is a fixed cost component attached to the projects. If the state government gives rebate on stamp duty and ease in construction finance, along with reduced interest rate, it will provide the required impetus.”
Pointing out the scarcity of labourers at present, Executive director of Gillco Group, Tejpreet Singh Gill said that the foremost challenge was scarcity of workers due to the large scale migration. “The silver lining of the situation is that we have been receiving more queries from NRIs,” he added.
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Mike has always been able to sit down and crank out a jaw-dropping piece of artwork. This latest sensation is no exception. No hype, no bullshit… He just drew it and dropped it on the internet. And boy did the internet respond.
The piece is currently tracking at the following places:
Digg Popular: http://digg.com/television/I_m_With_Coco_4
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Reddit Popular: http://www.reddit.com/comments/aotsa/show_your_support_im_with_coco/
“Support for Mr. O’Brien seemed to spread virally, through gestures like the reblogging of this image by the artist Mike Mitchell. The image shows Mr. Conan standing triumphantly, orange hair aglow, with the caption “I’m with CoCo,” one of Mr. O’Brien’s nicknames,” Brain Stetler writes for The New York Times.
and The Consumerist adds,
“Our inbox has spoken: due to popular reader demand, it’s time to harness the power of the EECB, the executive email carpet bomb, for its most important mission ever: saving the Conan O’ Brien show.”
Rounding it out, Rainn tweeted about the piece earlier in the day, and the SoulPancake feed has been buzzing for over 10 hours. This has turned into hard conversions for the site. You should follow Sir Mitchell on twitter here. You never know when he’ll drop the next internet sensation.
SirMitchell nails it with a instant viral classic. I’m with CoCo!

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The big news this week was Chris Biller signing with Bath Rugby Club on a short-term basis as injury cover for the club. With upcoming European and Anglo-Welsh Cup matches, there should be plenty of opportunity for Biller to show the team how good American ruggers are!
After two years at the helm of the USA Rugby Men's National Team, the Eagles, Eddie O'Sullivan has decided to stay closer to home in Europe and not reapply for the Men's National Team coaching position that will open later this week.
The USA Men's Eagle Sevens team took the Bronze medal in the Pan-American Games by defeating Uruguay 21-17 in a game that went down to the wire. Photo credit: Martin Seras Lima USA - Panamericanos 2011 - Guadalajara

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Chanel Preston, Kirsten Price, Francesca Le Star in the All-Anal Release, Available October 21!
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 — VAN NUYS, CA – LeWood Productions has released a hardcore trailer for husband and wife co-directors Mark Wood and Francesca Le’s newest gonzo offering “Anal Is My Business.” The two-minute preview of the upcoming movie is now available at EvilAngelVideo.com.
To view the box cover and trailer for “Anal Is My Business,” available on DVD October 21, click here.
In addition to hardcore anal scenes by Cassandra Nix and newcomers Natasha Starr and Valentina Nappi, “Anal Is My Business” includes veteran adult superstars Kirsten Price and Francesca Le pushing each other’s limits in a giant-toy, girl-on-girl pairing, and fan-favorite Chanel Preston making her LeWood debut.
“Shooting for Francesca and Mark was a lot of fun,” Preston said. “They’re so in tune with each other; it makes everything run smoothly, which is always a plus when you’re about to get rammed in the butt for a long period of time. I already know my fans are going to lose it over my scene with Mark. It’s beyond ruthless. Francesca made sure of it.”
“Anal Is My Business” is a special 2-disc set with a runtime of more than three hours. The DVD includes behind-the-scenes footage, photo gallery, cast lists, filmographies, and trailers.
“For Mark and me, ‘Anal Is My Business’ is a love letter to our fans,” Francesca Le said. “We wouldn’t be in business without them, anal or otherwise. So what better way to thank them than by shooting our sexy newcomers and gorgeous superstars in the nastiest scenes possible?”
LeWood Productions is renowned for its hardcore anal movies. “Extremely volcanic, hot, explosive, sexy, and any other good adjective you can think of,” writes AdultDVDTalk.com reviewer Captain Jack, regarding bestselling series “The LeWood Anal Hazing Crew.”
AllAdultNetwork.tv / NightMoves magazine Editor Art Koch seconds the sentiment in his review of “Anal Required.” Koch writes, “One thing you can count on with films from LeWood, they are far far from vanilla! In every series they come out with the girls take a real pounding, get ‘anal-ized’ hot and heavy and always have smiles on their faces.”
Title: Anal Is My Business
Studio: LeWood Productions
Distributor: Evil Angel Video
UPC Code: 7-46183-00825-8
Release Date: October 21, 2013

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Crate-Trained Dogs Only
Amanda was great with our dog and two cats. We were on vacation for 2 weeks and she kept me updated via text messages and was always quick to respond if I texted her. She made me feel more at ease when she texted me pictures of my pets. My animals were cared for maybe even better than my family does! Amanda was friendly and detail oriented when getting acquainted with my pets, their schedule ...
Amanda is excellent with dogs and cats! She would be a great person to take care of your pets or walk your dogs! If she had not moved so far away I would use her all the time still! She's the best!
I love all animals <3
I have had dogs my entire life. On my dad's side we have two specialized breeders (no puppy farming, strongly against it) and my step mom breeds only Australian Shepard's while my grandma breeds a variety of small to medium sized dogs. When I was growing up we always had at LEAST 3 dogs at a time <3 I can't get enough of them. I have been taking care of and training dogs as long ...

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Forced migration due to environmental degradation is increasingly felt in the southern governorates of Iraq. A decrease in water flow and water quality means the agricultural sector is unable to guarantee sufficient and sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural areas. Cities in the south, including Basra, are struggling to absorb the increasing influx of population, further magnifying the social fragility of urban locations.
The study Migration into a Fragile Setting: Responding to Climate-Induced Informal Urbanization and Inequality in Basra, conducted by IOM Iraq and Social Inquiry, looks at the interlinks between climate-induced migration, informal urbanization and social fragility in Basra city and identifies the particular issues facing high-migration parts of the city that hinder migrants’ ability to sustainably and peacefully integrate in an already fragile urban setting.
Based on 802 face-to-face interviews of local and migrant residents in the city of Basra from July to August 2021, the study’s findings point to the overlap in fragility factors in high-migration areas, where there is a high correlation between issues related to livelihoods and economic security, equality of rights (especially in housing), and protection and safety. Climate-induced migrants tend to fall within this fragile fabric, clustering in poorer, less formal, and less safe areas of the city.
The report calls for a two-pronged approach focused on enhancing the adaptation capacity of recipient urban areas such as Basra, while bringing attention to districts currently forcing families to migrate – mostly rural areas facing extreme environmental degradation and an absence of diversified economic opportunities.


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Whether your are serving it as the main course or as a side dish complementing a full meal, a salad is a healthy dining choice. Keep it a healthy option by topping it with a flavor and nutrient-packed salad dressing. A drizzle of an olive oil-based dressing brings out the flavor of the vegetables in your salad and helps your body absorb more of their vitamins. Olive oil is heart healthy too, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, the Food & Drug Administration reports. Reap all of the benefits of olive oil by using it in your salad dressing.
Things You'll Need
- Oil and vinegar bottles with adjustable spouts
- 2 funnels
- Olive oil
- Balsamic, red wine or white wine vinegar
- Lemon or lime juice
- Fresh herbs
- Salad tongs or two forks
- Measuring cups
- Wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. prepackaged Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- Jar with lid
- 4 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Dish soap
Oil & Vinegar
Remove the adjustable spout from your oil and vinegar bottles. Set the funnel in the top of the oil bottle. Pour olive oil from its original container through the funnel and into the oil bottle with an adjustable spout. Place a second the funnel in the top of the vinegar bottle. Pour a vinegar of your preference from its original container through the funnel into a matching vinegar bottle with an adjustable spout. Remove the funnels and put the adjustable spouts back onto both bottles.
Open the adjustable spouts, allowing a small amount of olive oil and vinegar to flow from the bottles. Turn the olive oil bottle upside down above your plate and drizzle oil onto the salad. Turn the bottle right side up and close the adjustable spout. Turn the vinegar bottle upside down above your plate and drizzle vinegar onto the salad. Turn the bottle right side up and close the adjustable spout. Use amounts of olive oil and vinegar that suit your taste.
Top the salad with other ingredients that complement the olive oil, such as a splash of lemon or lime juice and fresh herbs. Use salad tongs or two forks to mix in the olive oil, vinegar and other toppings and serve the salad.
Make a classic French vinaigrette by combining olive oil with vinegar and seasonings. Remove the adjustable spout from an oil bottle and place a funnel in the top of the bottle. Pour in 1/4 cup of vinegar; use whatever type of vinegar you prefer.
Add to the bottle salt, freshly ground pepper and any other seasonings, such as herbs, to your taste. Remove the funnel and put the adjustable spout back on the bottle, closing it tightly. Shake the bottle vigorously to combine the vinegar and seasonings.
Take off the adjustable spout again and put the funnel in the top of the bottle. Slowly pour in 3/4 cup of olive oil. Remove the funnel and replace the adjustable spout, closing it tightly. Shake the bottle vigorously to combine all ingredients. To make more than 1 cup of salad dressing, combine 1 part of vinegar to 3 parts olive oil and add seasonings to taste.
Turn the basic vinaigrette into an Italian salad dressing by using wine vinegar. Add 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder, onion powder and paprika and 1 tsp. each of prepackaged Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese. Shake vigorously to combine.
Create a creamy Caesar salad dressing using olive oil and mayonnaise as the base. Combine in a jar 4 tbsp. mayonnaise, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1 tsp. each of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice and 1 minced garlic clove. Put the lid on the jar. Shake vigorously to combine all ingredients.
Remove the lid from the jar and add salt and pepper to taste. Put the lid back on the jar and again shake to combine. If you like a thinner dressing, add more olive oil and then close and shake the jar again.
Set a funnel in the top of an oil bottle and pour in the creamy Caesar dressing. Secure an adjustable spout on top of the bottle.
Tips & Warnings
- If using one funnel to fill both olive oil and vinegar bottles, wash the funnel with dish soap and water before filling the second bottle.
- Any type of olive oil incorporates well into a salad dressing, but virgin or extra virgin olive oil taste best in uncooked dishes.
- Make about 1 tbsp. of salad dressing for every 2 cups of salad.
- Store salad dressing in the refrigerator and use within 1 week. It may become cloudy because of the cold but becomes clear again if you let it sit out for a few minutes. Shake the bottle again to thoroughly combine all ingredients before serving.
- Use opaque bottles to preserve the flavor of the olive oil and vinegar; light speeds up the deterioration of olive oil.
- Store bottles of pure olive oil and vinegar in a dark cabinet away from heat sources.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the highest-earning spots in Hollywood and has a fanbase far and wide. But while many have only love to shower, there is also a handful who do not agree with their content, and time and again have criticised the movies. The latest to offer his opinion on the Marvel movies is Dune director Denis Villeneuve, who is bold in his statement and called them nothing but a copy-paste job.
Denis is not someone known for mincing his words. The filmmaker has been vocal about the things he stands for, even if it goes against the bosses backing his upcoming release. Remember he criticised the Warner Bros hybrid release format when Dune was in the release lobby with an uncertain date? Well, now the filmmaker is talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read on to know everything you should about the same.
Talking to Comicbook, Denis Villeneuve was harsh in his criticism of Marvel movies. He went on to say they are too many and nothing but copy paste job of others. He said, “There are too many Marvel movies that are nothing more than a cut and paste of others.” Now as expected this has already started trending on Twitter and getting contradictory reactions. While Marvel fans are calling him out, a few have stood in his support.
Meanwhile, Denis Villeneuve has recently revealed there is Dune 2 in the making already. As per the same portal, he had said, “We have been hearing in the past few decades that it’s not possible to adapt this book, and that it’s an impossible task. I think that in the back of the mind of the studio, it’s still the same! So the first thing was to prove that there was a beautiful, popular movie that can exist, and I think that I proved that – everybody at Warner Bros and Legendary, they are 100 percent behind the project.”
“They feel that it would need a really bad outcome at the box office to not have a Dune: Part Two, because they love the movie. They are proud of the movie, so they want the movie to move forward. And they still did half of it. So, you know, I’m very optimistic,” Denis Villeneuve concluded.
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Update: After two days of striking, workers reach a deal and the free zone area is accessible again.
Hundreds of workers at Leoni Wiring Systems Company entered the second day of their strike on Wednesday, demanding better wages and work conditions.
The company is located in the free zone area in the Nasr City district of Cairo. The area hosts more than 100 different companies.
Workers prevented the employees of all the free zone companies from taking their cars out of the area, allowing them to leave only on foot.
Mohamed Saeed, worker at Leoni, said: “We are fed up with our miserable working conditions. Everything is getting more expensive and we are earning nothing. The company executives earn EGP 50,000 per month and we earn EGP 600, with no annual profit shares, no health insurance, nothing.”
Ahmed Hany, an engineer working for a company in the free zone said the workers deprived him and his colleagues from leaving the area with their cars, describing the strikers as “a bunch of thugs.”
Hany said some employees left the area on foot, while others slept over in the area to protect their cars. He added that striking workers destroyed two buses belonging to one of the free zone companies, as they tried to exit the area.
Hany said: “We called the police several times and they promised to come, but when they came they stood 300 metres away from the entrance, and then they left doing nothing. We want to take our cars and go back home. The upcoming three days are days-off and we can’t leave our cars here.”
Saeed claimed that they destroyed the buses because they tried to run over the striking workers, in an attempt to exit the area. “We won’t allow anyone to leave until our demands are heard. We will raise our demands if they are not met soon.”
The worker said the company raised their salaries by 7% after several negotiations, adding that the raise is not enough. “We want a 20% wage increase, health insurance and an annual profit share. The company earns million every year and we get nothing but humiliation and work-related injuries.”
Saeed asserted that the strike will continue until workers’ demands are met, affirming that they did not and will not attack the employees of other companies. “We are just keeping [the cars here] as a pressure tool to earn our rights.”
Hany confirmed that the workers did not conduct any sort of aggression against him or other employees.

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Kristalina Georgieva Becomes EC Vice President for Budget, Human Resources
Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva was appointed EC Vice President for Budget and Human Resources, reported the Bulgarian National Television public broadcaster.
The final list with the names of the new European Commissioners was published on the site of the Commission shortly before the start of the news conference at which Jean-Claude Juncker presented his team.
Over the past few weeks speculation was rife on what portfolio Georgieva will get. Most often were mentioned the budget and tax policies portfolio, after it became clear that Italy's Francesca Mogherini will become EU's foreign policy chief – a position for which Bulgaria's Government nominated Georgieva.
The other Vice Presidents, all of them either former Prime Ministers of Foreign Ministers, are Slovenia's Alenka Bratusek, Italy's Mogherni, Finland's Jyrki Katainen, Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis, Estonia's Andrus Ansip and the Netherlands' Frans Timmermans.
Commenting on the appointment of the seven Vice Presidents, Juncker has described Kristalina Georgieva, Alenka Bratushek (in charge of the Energy Union) and Mogherini (incoming High Representative) as "three strong and competent women".
During a news conference broadcast live on Euronews, he added the portfolios had been distributed in accordance of "the capabilities of each Commissioner".
Shortly after the portfolios were unveiled, Georgieva told reporters she would now be in charge of the EU's 140-billion-euro annual budget and of 30 000 people working at different directorates of the Commission.
She added her first task was to seek additional financing for this year to deliver on current bills and also to work toward the adoption of 2015's fiscal plan.
"For all Europeans, and this also means for Bulgarians, it is very important how efficiently Europe's money are being used. Our country has more to catch up with and to us it is even more important. I am confident from this position I will be able to provide more assistance to Bulgaria in solving its biggest problem, which is not to get more money, but to make use of what we already have," the Bulgarian National Radio quoted her as saying.
- » The IMF Supports Bulgaria's Efforts to Enter the Eurozone Waiting Room
- » Prime Minister Borisov will Participate in the Regular European Council Meeting
- » Bulgaria has One of the Strongest Employment Growth Rates in the EU for the Quarter
- » Bulgaria is Among the EU Countries with the Highest Number of Old Aircraft
- » Kristalina Georgieva: I Expect Bulgaria to Enter the Eurozone Waiting Room Next Year
- » Bulgarian PM: EU integration of the Western Balkans Would be Among the Priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU


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“The Handmaid’s Tale” has never been an easy show to watch, or to write about. The further we go into its storytelling, the more we learn about this haunting world, the more that we find ourselves struggling with the harshness that June (Elisabeth Moss) wants to escape.
In the episodes of Season 2 made available to critics, a lot happens, especially as it relates to June attempting to find safety in this unsafe world. Much of the season is driven by the big reveal from the end of last season: In a nation starved for children, June is pregnant. But while her pregnancy gives her new power in Gilead, it also leaves her more vulnerable than ever, which plays out in fascinating ways over the first few episodes.
There are brutal moments that result not only from June’s pregnancy, but also her rebellion. That being said, some of Season 2’s most horrifying scenes are flashbacks beautifully anchored in mundanity that feels all-too-relatable, a reminder of just how easily the world can descend into madness. Gilead, we come to understand, goes well beyond physical borders. It’s a state of being, a way of looking at the world with limits.
Visuals continue to impress, though the bold primary colors of the show’s aesthetic are now tempered by a new location and new look. Season 2 keeps certain characters alive by transporting us to the Colonies, the brutal wasteland where non-compliant women are sent to serve out their limited lifetimes. While the look is bleak, the series’ directors, who include Mike Barker, Kari Skogland, and more, still manage to find beauty in it. Reed Morano is very much missed, her legacy remains an indelible part of the series, which continues to look like no other on television.
In many respects, the show remains consistent in tone with Season 1, but in the first six episodes there’s a notable decrease in the amount of voiceover used, which speaks to both the show’s departure from the original source material as well as well-earned confidence in its star. Driven by Moss’ always-striking performance, the writers seem to have greater trust in the narrative and allow June’s darkest moments play out silently. Once again, the Emmy winner finds nuance and elegance in rage and rebellion.
However, while Moss is still very much the lead, Season 2 feels a bit more like an ensemble, with Yvonne Strahovski and Alexis Bledel at the forefront. Bledel was and compelling in Season 1, and remains a particularly strong presence here; an episode spotlighting Emily’s backstory is full of heartbreaking moments and horrifying images, as we see just how easily her life as she knew it was taken away from her.
“The Handmaid’s Tale” has always stood out for touches that make the world of the show feel truly alive and growing deeper with each episode. That said, Season 2 has a meandering feel, with a few major twists and the sense of growing expectation without payoff. There’s still a lot of Gilead to explore, and there’s a lot of backstory to be discovered. But the lack of a strong framework creates an odd sense of drift.
That said, there’s still plenty to be excited about, from the extraordinary cast to the chances it takes — “The Handmaid’s Tale” has never chosen the easy path and it heightens a sense of danger that permeates every scene. There are so many battles being waged, perhaps the fiercest of which is the assault on June’s sanity in an insane world that can feel an awful lot like today’s.
When the show was originally announced in 2016, it was a very different time — an era that now seems hopeful, even quaint and naive. Bad Hollywood Men who sexually harassed their employees were hiding in plain sight and “open secrets” were commonplace. Harsh truths awaited; we weren’t talking about the things that needed talking about.
Things are different now, and there’s something about the blunt injustice of “The Handmaid’s Tale” that offers a semblance of catharsis, the idea that “things are bad, but at least they’re not this bad.” At the same time, the action remains all too relatable, even recognizable — the chilling sense that this could really happen remains indelible. Showrunner Bruce Miller has established the stakes for this world, and while it’d be nice if there was more focus, the series remains as unforgiving and unforgettable as ever. June’s anger and rage are ours as well, screaming out for those kept silent.
“The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 2 premieres April 25 on Hulu.


The Life and Times of the Savage Model 99, One of America’s Greatest Lever-Action Rifles – 45-70 Government. At the time the public still equated killing.
Terminal performance was erratic until the ammo companies finally listened to Newton and made ammo with a 100 grain bullet. Sadly, he.
I highly recommend rolling your own ammo for the 45-70. I find this cartridge & rifle to generally perform best with black powder.
and if your going to shoot 300yds or I have always found the .45-70 so easy to load for that when considering the price of factory ammo you may want to get started right away.
The .45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as .45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the "Trapdoor Springfield."
The ballistic data for the .45-70 for four grain types of bullets muzzle velocity are 2,275 ft/s (300 gr JHP Strong), 2,069 ft/s (300 gr JHP Standard), 1,597 ft/s (300 gr lead), and 1,394 ft/s (405 gr). The bullet trajectory is accurate up to 300 yards with a rainbow effect that lasts up to 100 yards depending on.
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The ammo was also very dirty in the bore (this is smokeless not.
large bullet opening and a powder charge that doesn't have a good fill.
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I was looking at the h&r and the cva elite stalker dose anyone have.
as it would not take the 350 grain flat tip bullet without doing so.
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I did not expect these two rifles to match accuracy with my CVA Optima Elite with its custom Spanish Bergara barrel — it makes three-shot ragged holes at.
This guide is written with the objective data from various ammo charts and my subjective experience of almost 200 cumulative levels over character wipes. I will update the guides as new patches come out and changes are made.
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As the ammo shortage continues my 45 70 brass is still on backorder and unlikely to arrive in time to brew up a good load for the fall deer/bear season. What would you choose for deer, hogs and black bear in (shudder-hiss) over the counter loaded ammo? That we poor peasants must use as we wait.
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Would like to hear from people regarding sucess had with factory ammo for 1895 45-70 guide gun, Just bought one and have not shot it yet or bought bullets.
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Then I bought a Handi in 45/70 and got just as accurate shooting so I sold the Classic.I like my 45/70 Handi.These big bulets do their best.
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The H&R model 155 Shikari was made in the early 70s to early '80s.
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These rifles are easy to maintain, easy to clean, shoulder good,
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I just got a H&R Buffalo Classic in 45-70. It has a 32 inch barrel.
The fastest bullet doesn't always become the best one to use.
Jul 16, 2014.
I have both an H&R Buffalo Classic and a Handi-rifle in 45-70. I've found them to be simple, reliable, with decent accuracy and fun to shoot.
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Ecology Coatings, a privately held company based in Akron, Ohio, U.S., has come out with path-breaking eco-friendly paint formulations which are comprised of 100 per cent solid material, use no carriers but which are fluid enough to be easily sprayed.
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Poker, in general, is a game which is immensely enjoyed by everyone playing it, be it young, old, big, small, man, or woman. But a lot don’t know how to play poker, or where to play it. Finding a place can be incredibly tiresome, and some entirely leave the idea of playing poker altogether when they learn about the high stakes and late game hours. And some can’t find places or people to learn the game or even play it. The immense trouble people had to go through was killing the game in a way.
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The US Navy is actively seeking new assets to overcome the Chinese supremacy in the West Pacific region. One such idea is to equip the US Navy’s amphibious ships with anti-ship missiles in order to increase capability within the region.
US Marine Corps Major General Tracy King, the Navy’s director of expeditionary warfare, recently said:
“The LPDs need the ability to reach out and defend themselves and sink another ship. It’s not from the aspect of using them as a strike platform; it will drastically increase their survivability if the enemy has to honor that threat.”
The US Navy has, in recent years, lost its superiority in numbers over the PLA Navy. The Chinese shipbuilding industry is growing with the help of CCP directives. For the People’s Republic of China, it is essential to deny access to their territorial waters to the US Navy and enhance the range of Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD), with destroyers capable of covering much of the coastline.
Equipping the amphibious ships with the means of defense from opponent ships would be necessary in order to increase the survivability of the vessel and, most importantly, the survivability of landing troops. The first vessel to test the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) platform is the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). The ship conducted a series of tests in September 2020.
However, Major General King considers the option of arming the amphibious landing ships with the containerized NSMs belonging to the USMC. In King’s opinion, it would give more flexibility to the use of the missiles. During the cruise, anti-ship missiles would be stored on the deck of the ship allowing a captain of the vessel to use them in his own accord and respond to the threats. However, when a situation needs it, the system could be dismounted and used by the landing forces. King explained:
“To me, that just makes sense. We give the latitude and the flexibility to that ship’s captain to use those assets when he needs to. There’s been some naysayers to that, mostly in my tribe, because if you use all my missile before I get there, I don’t have my missiles. But I’m a little bit dismissive of that complaint because the ship’s got to get there first. So I think you’re going to see us employing containerized weapon systems that we can use wherever we want to use them.”
The integration of the NSM onto amphibious landing vessels, however, will not be fast or as simple as it sounds. It will take at least a couple of years, but the fact that the Navy is using missiles from its stockpiles will reduce both the time and the cost of this new solution’s implementation.


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During almost eight years in office, the Conservative government has been regularly attacked over its education policies. But the government has successfully fended off most of the attacks by questioning the motivations or qualifications of its attackers .
Last week, however, came a scathing report the government will have more difficulty sloughing off. The report -- billed as an "audit" of the government's education policies -- was authored by three distinguished academics at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).
The three are Michael Fullan, dean of OISE; Kenneth Leithwood, associate dean of research; and Nancy Watson, senior research associate.
All three have impeccable credentials, but it is Fullan who stands out. An internationally renowned expert and author in the field of education reform, his advice has been sought by governments around the world, including Tony Blair's regime in Britain. Now, the Tories have his advice in the form of this report, entitled "The schools we need".
The government will actually welcome some of the report's findings -- and critics like the teachers' unions will not. For example, the report endorses the government's introduction of province-wide testing and a tougher curriculum.
The report identifies three "glaring" gaps in the government's education policies: early childhood education (to get kids started on the right foot), support for beginning teachers, and programs to develop leaders in the system.
Overall, the OISE report provides us with a timely and useful critique of government education policies and neatly complements Rozanski's report, which dealt solely with financing issues.
Just throwing more money at education is not enough. The government also has to change its overall strategy and tactics in the field.
Will the government take this advice? Education Minister Elizabeth Witmer said last week that she will read the report and follow up with a meeting with Fullan and his colleagues. "I've always had a tremendous respect for the work down by OISE and by Dr. Fullan," she said.
Witmer is a former teacher and school board chair with a reputation for being open-minded. But on this particular file she is dealing with entrenched interests, both inside the Conservative party and in her own bureaucracy.
As well, the relationship between the government and the teachers may have been damaged beyond repair.
It may take more than a change of heart by the minister, then, to bring about the changes recommended by Fullan et al. It may take a change of government.
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Once African-Americans in Alexandria gained the right to vote, they consistently participated in the electoral process. This participation took place within the confines of segregation, a legally sanctioned way of life throughout Virginia. The races could not buy houses in the same neighborhoods, attend the same schools, or use the same libraries. This separation of the races included the voter registration rolls.
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Stage fright? Bloody band breakups? Haunted amplifiers? A night at the Bates Motel after your van went kaput on tour? Drummers spontaneously combusting? Catastrophic hard drive crashes? Missing royalties?
We’ve all experienced a bone-chilling moment or two which nearly brings you to the end of your musical rope. Well, in preparation for Halloween, we want to hear your horror stories with all the gory details left in.
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Ninja announced his move to stream exclusively on Microsoft Mixer, leaving behind the site that helped create his nearly 15-million strong empire of Twitch followers. At first glance it seems strange that Microsoft would spend a rumoured $US50 million on a single streamer. But with two-thirds of the population playing video games in Australia and global gaming revenue reaching into the billions, the move might be the most influential acquisition Microsoft has made this generation.
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the patron saint of Twitch, announced today that he is moving his channel over to the significantly less popular streaming platform Mixer. News of the frankly shocking transition comes the day before Blevins’ Lollapalooza stream, which will now take place here on Mixer.Read more
Since Twitch has risen in popularity, other sites have developed products to take their slice of the streaming pie. While YouTube has always been a natural home for game reviews and playthroughs, Google launched YouTube Gaming in 2015 as a direct competitor after failing to acquire Twitch themselves.
YouTube has since closed it down as a standalone gaming hub but given the site’s wide appeal, and with 701.6 million hours of live streaming being viewed in the second quarter of 2019 according to StreamLabs, YouTube is Twitch’s closest competitor. It stills falls shy of Twitch’s 2.7 billion hours during the same quarter.
Mixer was launched by Microsoft over two years ago and while it’s had some success, it pales when compared to the soaring heights of Twitch and YouTube. While Twitch is said to own about 72 percent of the streaming market, Mixer is estimated to be around three percent. Ninja’s move to the site will boost it a bit, but one lone streamer is probably not enough.
But while Twitch maintains its hegemony over the streaming world, Fortnite‘s popularity, and subsequently Ninja’s, had begun to wane. Before announcing his departure from the platform, Ninja had already lost the title of the most-streamed Twitcher. Tfue, with nearly seven million followers, had superseded Ninja’s average viewer count with nearly 49,500 while Ninja was averaging around 43,500, according to Twitch Metrics.
On Twitch, fans can subscribe to their favourite streamers, typically for $4.99 per month. Usually, that comes with minor perks like subscriber-only emotes, subscriber badges, and access to subscriber-only chat, if streamers decide to enable it. But now, streamers are getting a big addition to their arsenals: subscriber-only streams.Read more
An obvious pairing
Long before the Drake and Travis Scott cameos on Fortnite launched Ninja into superstardom, Blevins played Halo and Halo: Reach professionally until around 2017. In his announcement video, Ninja referred to wanting to get “back to his roots.”
It seems only fair Ninja and Microsoft would team up due to his history but it doesn’t answer why a mega-corporation allegedly forked out a sum as huge as $US50 million on one streamer.
“[Ninja] is really that top fraction of a per cent that can land these types of deals,” Cam Rogers, a digital entertainment lawyer, said to Kotaku Australia.
“I think companies are starting to recognise the value, more so internationally, of influencers and how they can reach their audiences more organically compared to [traditional advertising].”
Ninja’s swaying power over his audience might not be enough to compel his audiences to purchase more Microsoft products, per se, but the power of audiences seeing him choose Microsoft might shape perceptions of the brand as more forward-thinking and supportive of the industry. And that’s what makes the deal worth it for them.
Rise of streaming, decline in gaming
Watching other people play video games has always been a popular pastime because for some people, it’s as enjoyable as playing the actual game without some of the stress. While the internet became a home for gameplay videos initially, watching live streams of other people playing has dominated in recent years.
But when you have that many people watching live streams, even preferring it, there’s no time left to actually play the games yourselves. This theory behind why the amount of time we dedicate to gaming has dropped in recent studies suggests we’re happy to sit back and let someone else deal with all the trouble. The escapism and social aspect is there but without the need to grow frustrated or disappointed with your performance in a game.
The latest bi-annual report on the average Australian gamer is out, and we've already gone through some of the main takeaways. The average Aussie gamer is still 34 years old, and both women and men are playing slightly less per day on average. But why the drop in figures?Read more
The future is influencers
Ninja’s move to Mixer is already paying off for the streaming site. His debut stream has already clocked more than eight million views at the time of writing and his subscriber count has already exceeded his first million (it’s sitting at 1.5 million, in fact).
While Ninja’s departure from Twitch isn’t likely to do any obvious damage to his former streaming home, it’s clear his arrival at Mixer is likely to influence a lot of signups to the site. In mid-2018, there were approximately 10 million monthly users on the site so eight million views on a single video in less than a fortnight speaks volumes. The lure of a limited-time free subscription to his channel is only likely to amplify the FOMO.
Beyond streaming Fortnite, the partnership hints at something bigger. Influencers, such as streamers like Ninja, are in the sights of corporations and they’re willing to fork out big money for them.
Earlier this year, Ninja was reportedly paid close to $US1 million to play Apex Legends by EA Games. There were reports of other streamers like Shroud and CouRage being offered big amounts too to stream during the game’s initial launch.
Like traditional advertising before it, companies aren’t expecting immediate return of investment on these big deals with the world’s top streamers.
“Young people are getting their content from so many sources so it’s not good enough to whack an ad on the television and say ‘good job’ anymore,” Rogers said. “Influencers are allowing companies to tap into markets and reaching audiences they couldn’t previously reach.”
More deals between influencers and publishers in the gaming sphere are likely, even if they won’t be on the same scale as Ninja. Just like influencers on Instagram, they’ll allow gamers to attain a steady income stream while companies amplify their products to their preferred audiences.
For Microsoft, and perhaps Sony in the coming years, it’s about their reach over audiences and waiting for it to pay off as consumers begin to recognise, respect and trust their brand. Ninja’s younger fans from Twitch aren’t going to suddenly become Microsoft fans overnight, but as Ninja promotes more Microsoft products (whether explicitly Microsoft or not), the FOMO effect kicks in and a new generation will want to try out what they’ve got to offer.
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox offering, codenamed Project Scarlett, is due next year and with Blevins on board, you’ve got one of the world’s best hype men. Something that’s surely worth $US50 million.
Microsoft today teased some its first plans for Project Scarlett, the next-generation Xbox, and the buzzwords make it sound impressive: up to 120 frames-per-second, a solid state drive, ray-tracing, and so on. It’ll be out in the spring of 2020.Read more


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The Bremen Blaumeier-Atelier, which has existed as an inclusive art project since 1986, visited Durban in 2011 with its theatre group “Die süßen Frauen”. In a joint walk act play with Durbaners, with and without handicap, a street theatre performance was staged on site. The Blaumeier actors* were thrilled by the abundance of traditional songs and dances of the Zulu culture. In return, the Durbaners found the special kind of integrative work and the stylistic device of street theatre a relatively new and enriching experience. So after the visit of the Durbaners, 2013 in Bremen, the idea of founding an inclusive theatre group according to the Blaumeier model in Durban came true, to give people with disabilities an artistic perspective and to contribute to a social change.
Accompanied by reciprocal research visits, both theatre groups are working on a joint play for the anniversary year 2021, which will be shown in both cities.

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A notice was also sent by the Federal agency to Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, regarding an alleged scam that deceived many people of approximately 100 million rupees. The notice asked Binance to explain its connection with at least 11 mobile apps associated with the fraud.
The Karachi-based Federal Investigation Agency, (FIA), considers cryptocurrency “a tool to money laundering”. Recently, it announced that it will be clamping down on cryptocurrency dealers in Pakistan.
The FIA demanded that approximately 1,600 websites linked to crypto trading be taken down by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. reported that a significant operation is underway to arrest and detain those involved.
Since 2018, when the State Bank of Pakistan declared cryptocurrency illegal, Pakistan’s hostile attitude towards it has not changed. The Federal agency sent a notice to Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, asking for explanations about a scam that had deceived many people.
According to the FIA press release: “People from all over Pakistan contacted FIA Cyber Crime Sindh via social media and disclosed at least 11 mobile apps namely MCX and HTFOX and FXCOPY. OKIMINI and BB001. These applications have stopped functioning over a period and have defrauded Pakistani citizens of billions.
Further details revealed that HFC had an average of 5,000 customers and the highest number reaching 30,000.
PTA received a letter requesting help from the telecommunications agency to bring legal action against those involved in such operations. It also stated that it had initiated the compilation.
According to research by the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this comes after almost $20 billion worth of cryptocurrency investments in Pakistan. This is not significantly lower than the country’s foreign currency reserves of around $24.02 trillion as of January 2021.
Federal Science and Technology Minister Shibli Faraz stated that “gullible people” were investing in cryptocurrency without having a good understanding of the risks and benefits. He demanded that this asset class be subject to a systemic government oversight for transparency and protection. This is something that the government, State Bank of Pakistan and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan are working together on.

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During the first introduction the male housemates had last night (Saturday night), each of them took turns to share a little bit about themselves with their co-housemates.
Saga revealed to the housemates that his dad wanted him to be the Engineer he wasn’t. According to him, his dad was disappointed when he graduated with a second class lower degree.
Furthermore he said, he has chosen to focus on his love for arts although he worked as an Engineer at several companies.
His words: I graduated with a second class lower but I was a disappointment to my dad.My dad wanted me to be the engineer that he wasn’t. He is a banker but an Engineer and an inventor.He wanted to take up that role and cajoled me into studying engineering but I like arts.I almost threw my certificates away because my dad talked down on me. This made me fall in love with drawing.I’m here for my mum because she loves arts.”
He is the second Housemate to enter Biggie’s House and his motto is ‘positive vibes only’. He is from Lagos but based in Port Harcourt.
His is 28 year old, enjoys drawing, singing, dancing and exercising. He is a trained offshore engineer and fitness coach, and believes he is the ladies man.


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In the Public Affairs Index 2018 released by the Public Affairs Centre, Kerela stands as the best governed state in the country. The Public Affairs Index was released on 21st July 2018 by the Public Affairs Centre. If you are preparing for any Competitive or Government Exams or Banking Exams, it is important for you to know about the Public Affairs Index. Read this article to know all about the Public Affairs Index 2018. You can also download this article as PDF and refer to it later.
What is Public Affairs Index?
Public Affairs Index (PAI) is released annually since 2016 by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC). Public Affairs Centre is a think tank that works towards improving the governance in India. It is a data driven platform to rank the 30 states of India from the lens of Governance. It was founded in 1994 by renowned Indian economist and scholar late Samuel Paul, the think tank works to mobilize a demand for better governance in the country.
Public Affairs Index – Highest and Lowest Ranking States
Kerela has topped the Public Affairs Index for the third consecutive year since 2016 among large states. Kerela, Tail Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat are among the top 5 states delivering good governance. Among smaller states (with population less than two crore), Himachal Pradesh topped the list, followed by Goa, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.
Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh ranked the lowest on the index, indicating higher economic and social inequalities. Among smaller states Meghalaya performed the worst in this list. Manipur, Nagaland, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir were the other poor performers.
The organisation, which tries to mobilise the demand for better governance in the country, studied all states and ranked them on 10 themes such as essential infrastructure, support to human development, social protection, women and children as well as law and order. Thirty focus subjects and 100 indicators were measured to derive the index, relying solely on government data, it said, adding that it did not want to access private data sources that may be interpreted as biased. This year’s index also measured how child-friendly each state is. Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram topped this index.
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Vinyl Siding CT: Protecting Homes
A home can be subjected to the harsh elements making its structure eventually damaged if not protected. A home left unprotected throughout the years can incur thousands of dollars worth of damage due to rain, wind, ice and scorching heat. Vinyl Siding CT understands the damage from the elements can greatly reduce the value of a home making it less of a asset to the homer and more of a burden. Vinyl siding can greatly reduce the harm of constant harmful environmental exposure and insulating it with a protective layer of sheathing in order to form a barrier between the house and the bad stuff.
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As a global lockdown continues to be in force, the concept of holidays may seem like a distant dream for many. Furthermore, with the UK government asking the nation to stay at home, you may be in need of a little bit of virtual wanderlust to quench your thirst for adventure.
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Luckily, although we are all social distancing right now, the beautiful world is still out there ready for travel plans in the future, so what better time to source some inspiration?
Here is a round-up of some of the most unusual and beautiful public gardens and outdoor spaces in varying locations across the globe.
Botanical Garden of Caguas, Puerto Rico
Botanical Gardens are a common feature of Puerto Rico, and are known for their fusion of nature and art.
The gardens not only boast a stunning array of flora and fauna, but they also house a number of archeological artificers that used to belong to the ancient Taino people.
The gardens provide an escape from metropolitan life, as well as a look into the history of the area.
Composed of Taino, African and Spanish routes, the gardens are also home to the remains of the Sugarcane factory Ingenio Azucar San Jose which has been taken over by nature, as well as the remains of the centenary Barracon.
Located just 30 minutes from San Juan, the 60 acres of gardens offer sweeping views and are also home to a huge waterlily pond offering a spot of tranquility.
Visitors can expect to see an assortment of flowers, including heliconias, bromeliads, orchids, and gingers, as well as palm and fruit trees many of which were in danger of extinction before being planted in the park.
Situated in the heart of Vienna, Volksgarten is a peaceful escape in the heart of one of the city’s busiest districts.
Overlooked by the Hofburg Palace, the park is home to vast expanses of greenery, floral arrangements, and lush, green foliage.
The area was built originally for fortifications in the 1500s, but the area was converted into gardens after the fortifications were destroyed by Napoleon’s French troops.
A nod to its history, between the gardens are a selection of monuments, as well as a small-scale replica of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens at the park’s centre.
The Volksgarten houses two fountains – the Triton and Nymph Fountains. Meanwhile, one of the park’s most famous draws is its beautiful rose garden, with more than 3,000 rose bushes of approximately 400 different cultivars of roses.
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Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem
These famous Gardens, rooted deeply in biblical text, are located at the foot of the Mount of Olives and are home to some of the oldest olive trees in the world.
A study conducted by the National Research Council of Italy in 2012 used carbon dating and discovered some of the trees had been there from as early as 1092, 1166 and 1198 AD.
Now one of the most important pilgrimages in Jerusalem, the garden is also home to an array of lush trees and flourishing flower beds.
Travellers can also enjoy beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding area should they take a stroll up the Mount of Olives which overlooks the gardens.
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Leo Mol Sculpture Gardens, Manitoba
In Canada’s Manitoba sits the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg.
The nature-filled area is also home to a stunning array of artistic beauty, crafted by artist Dr Mol.
Many of the sculptures nestled throughout the garden are grafted from bonze and were gifted to the local community.
At its heart is a Lilly pond, ideal for some quiet reflection amongst the culture.
The garden is also home to the Leo Mol Gallery and the Leo Mol School House Studio, which are offering budding sculptors an insight into how bronze sculpture is created.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka
In Kandy’s suburb of Peradeniya is the huge Royal Botanical Gardens which dates back to 1372.
Though these gardens were once solely to be enjoyed by an ancient Kandyan queen, they now welcome visitors to marvel at more than 4,000 species of plants and spices.
The exotic area is made up of more than 60 hectares of designed lawns, pavilions, and plant houses. The area of natural beautiful welcomes around two million visitors annually and is renowned for its collection of orchids featuring medicinal plants and palm trees.
However, perhaps its most famous tree is the Cannonball Tree planted by King George V and Queen Mary in 1901.
Flamingo Gardens, Greater Fort Lauderdale
The Flamingo Gardens in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale are the ideal escape for animal lovers.
This 60-acre wildlife sanctuary offers a home for rare, threatened and engaged native animals an tropical plants.
The park was established in 1927 and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida. Encompassing more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants and trees the gardens offer plenty of fauna to keep horticulture enthusiasts occupied. Meanwhile, the sanctuary is to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife including alligators, bobcats, eagles, otters, panthers, peacock, and of course, flamingos.
The gardens also have specialised environments for butterflies and hummingbirds.
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The People’s Assembly on Thursday referred the bill on the state’s General Budget for the fiscal year 2015 to the Balance and Accounts Committee.
The Committee will examine it and prepare the required report before the bill is referred back to the Assembly for approval.
The budget has been set at 1,554 billion Syrian Pounds, representing an increase of 164 billion SP on the 2014 budget.
According to the bill, 1,144 billion SP will be allocated for current approbations, while 410 billion SP will be allocated to investment approbations.
Allocations for social subsidies have also been increased by 3,685 billion SP, with the total amount estimated at 9,835 billion SP.
The budget bill also provides for allocating 50 billion SP for the construction and rehabilitation of public facilities and compensation for damages and losses caused to private facilities due to the current events taking place in the country.
MPs stressed in the course of discussions the need for terms on the bill to be accurately and honestly implemented so as to further bolster the steadfastness of the Syrian people to face the current circumstances in the country.
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Bars have long been cherished as social hubs the place individuals come together to unwind, share tales, and forge connections. The art of blending drinks and mingling seamlessly blends the craftsmanship of bartenders with the psychology of human interaction. Behind the dimly lit ambiance and the clinking of glasses lies a captivating science of socializing that brings individuals from all walks of life together. In this article, we’ll explore the psychology and chemistry of socializing at bars, shedding light on the magic that happens when drinks and people come together.
The Science of Environment
The ambiance of a bar plays a vital function in setting the stage for social interaction. Dim lighting, cozy seating arrangements, and caretotally chosen music all contribute to creating an inviting atmosphere. Research in environmental psychology has shown that lighting can significantly influence our habits and emotions. Low lighting in bars encourages relaxation and intimacy, making it easier for patrons to open up and have interaction with others.
Music, too, has a prodiscovered impact on our social interactions. A examine printed in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology discovered that background music with a moderate tempo and volume can enhance social cohesion. It encourages patrons to synchronize their movements and conversations, fostering a way of togetherness.
The Art of Mixology
Mixology, the art of crafting cocktails, is an integral part of the bar experience. Bartenders, typically referred to as “mixologists,” transcend the straightforward act of pouring drinks. They create customized concoctions that enchantment to patrons’ senses and emotions. The science of mixology entails understanding the balance of flavors, the impact of temperature, and the art of presentation.
Flavor combos can evoke nostalgia, set off recollections, and even influence mood. As an example, a drink with citrusy notes would possibly make patrons really feel more refreshed and sociable. Alternatively, a smoky, bourbon-primarily based cocktail may encourage contemplative conversation. Mixologists use this knowledge to tailor drinks to the desired environment and patrons’ preferences.
Alcohol, the primary ingredient in most bar drinks, can significantly impact social interactions. When consumed in moderate amounts, it can act as a social lubricant, reducing inhibitions and enhancing positive emotions. However, it’s essential to note that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to negative consequences, including impaired judgment and aggressive behavior.
The brain’s response to alcohol is complex. It impacts neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play key roles in temper regulation and reward. In consequence, alcohol can make individuals really feel more relaxed and sociable. This is why bars have become standard venues for first dates, gatherings, and celebrations.
Social Psychology of Mingling
Bars provide a singular environment for mingling and meeting new people. Social psychology sheds light on the dynamics of interplay within these settings. The mere presence of others in a bar can influence our behavior. The “mere publicity impact” means that we are likely to develop a preference for individuals or things we encounter frequently. In a bar, this means that the more you see somebody, the more likely you’re to initiate a conversation.
Additionally, the concept of “proximity” performs a significant function in bar interactions. People tend to interact more with those that are physically closer to them. Bar seating arrangements and the format of the space encourage patrons to sit or stand in close proximity, facilitating conversations and connections.
Mixing drinks and mingling at bars is a captivating blend of science and psychology. The ambiance, mixology, chemistry, and social psychology all come together to create a singular environment the place people can chill out, connect, and form lasting memories. While enjoying the art of mixology, it’s crucial to drink responsibly and prioritize safety. In doing so, we will proceed to understand the science of socializing at bars while fostering positive, significant connections with others. So, the next time you increase your glass in a dimly lit bar, take a moment to appreciate the intricate science behind the social magic that unfolds around you.
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Under the auspices of the Culture and Arts Association in Jeddah, the Director General of the Ministry of Information branch in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Abdul Khaleq Al-Zahrani, inaugurated the photographic exhibition “The Human” held in the Abdul Halim Radvi Art Hall.
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The exhibition supervisor, Omar Al-Nahdi, explained, “The International Photography Day celebrates all photographers with the photographic visual arts that were made by means of the camera. ), and included 50 artworks and 45 participants from all Gulf countries, and we talked in the exhibition about human culture in fashion, in crafts, and in the natural games that he lives in the Gulf region in general.
Photographer Saleh Khokir said: Photography is of great importance globally. It is the essence of visual arts, an archive of memories, and a window through which the audience looks at the achievements of creative talents and their ways of interacting with different cultures and events. Photography exhibitions represent important platforms for exploring aspects of human creativity. Masterpieces of photography The creativity of photographers and their ability to express their passion for this art, which represents a vital tributary to its creative economy, emerged.
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Ahmed Al-Khazmari, Advisor and Head of Fine Arts at the Culture and Arts Association in Jeddah, explains, “Every year, the Culture and Arts Association holds the exhibition to celebrate the International Day of Photography, support and care for photographers, and provide them with opportunities and enable them to express their artistic view, which contributes to strengthening the strength of the artistic and creative scene, and achieves the vision of the association.” Aiming at consolidating its position as a center of culture and a meeting place for talents, the exhibition “The Man” was attended by a group of wonderful artists and paintings with a degree of high professionalism.


In my inaugural Mayor’s Column last week, I ended on how our change from a town to a city has meant the need for a big shift in both our mindset and culture in all things we do – not just as your elected council, but also administratively and operationally by ensuring our city is planning for the future in forward-thinking ways.
But here is what it means to me on a personal level as a resident where Andrea and I are raising our family alongside you, here in our City of Beaumont.
As an Albertan, I pride myself on living our well-earned reputation of being hard working and resilient. I like to be involved in my community, be that still volunteering as a fire fighter or coaching kids soccer. Being active in the community at the grassroots level is important to me. This is my family’s home and where we chose to plant our roots. It allows me to listen and learn about the daily lives of Beaumontonians.
I see every day how we are a vibrant community. We – Beaumontonians – actively push ourselves outside our comfort zone and are unafraid to make mistakes and grow from them. And we do all this with a strong sense of togetherness. The fact that we have 160 storefronts and approximately 300 home-based businesses in our current and growing population of nearly 19,000 residents is a strong demonstration of not just our tenacious spirit but that we do so with loyalty and support of the community at the ground level.