WALES legend Jonathan Davies has claimed there may have been resentment in the national squad against Mike Ruddock after he was singled out for an OBE in the New Year's Honours List.
Ruddock left Welsh rugby in turmoil after announcing his resignation last night - 11 months after he inspired the Principality to their first Grand Slam triumph in 27 years.
With player power rumoured to be at the heart of Ruddock's decision, the former fly-half spoke out today, claiming Ruddock "does not walk away from challenges."
Asked if he felt there had been resentment in the squad after Ruddock picked up an OBE, Davies said: "That's life isn't it? He was head coach and that was what happened. Maybe there was resentment, but only those in the squad will know that.
"I don't think anyone really knows why Ruddock has left.
"Mike is a proud and honest man and if it is personal you have to respect that and accept it.
"Knowing Mike he does not walk away from any challenges."
Davies added: "Mike was the figurehead and now he has gone.
"There were rumours circulating of a rift if that is the guess it is a great shame."
Ruddock's departure has left Australian skills coach Scott Johnson in caretaker charge for the remainder of Wales' RBS Six Nations defence.
"After consultation with my family, I have made the decision to stand down as national coach," said Ruddock.
"I have decided to withdraw from contract talks to take Wales to the 2007 World Cup in France.
"This has been a tough decision to make but I have decided to put my family first.
"What I have found during my two years as coach is that the position is 'more than a job'.
"That has meant I have spent long periods away from my family, in camp and overseas.
"As a consequence, I felt the intense build-up to next year's World Cup would mean more time away from my family.
"That is something, on refection, I would like to avoid."
Rumours of increased player power have been circulating around the camp all season.
That appeared to come to a head last week when Ruddock was left to take a press conference alone after the players, led by skipper Gareth Thomas, refused to attend until one particular journalist had left the building.
Former Wales captain Ieuan Evans certainly believes there is more to Ruddock's departure than family commitments.
He said: "It's strange and it's baffling that it is now. We are not sure of the reasons behind it.
"Was anyone unhappy? Was he unhappy? Was the union unhappy about something that has happened?
"Obviously there are issues behind this."
The WRU were quick to play down suggestions of disharmony and extended their thanks and sympathy to Ruddock, who not only led Wales to the Grand Slam, but also a first win over Australia in 18 years.
"I'd like to say that Mike's place in Welsh rugby history is assured." said WRU chairman David Pickering.
"He will go down as a fine ambassador, a wonderful coach and a fine gentleman - he brought great honour to himself, his family and his country."
But Pickering and other leading officials could not hide the fact that Welsh rugby, after two years of success and harmony under Ruddock, is back in crisis.
"We have a World Cup to prepare for and things seemed to be going according to plan, but it looks like we are going to take another U-turn," said Ospreys head coach Lynn Jones.
"Mike was in the job for a short space of time, but he didn't lose many games and his impact has been huge.
"There has been a big feelgood factor over the last two years in Wales and the Grand Slam was massive.
"We are all surprised at what is going on and I can't quite believe it, to be honest."


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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 in Canada and other parts of the world, including the United States and Ireland. Multitudes of people gather each year wearing green. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated on March 17, 1962, in New York City.
The parade was led by Irish soldiers who were serving in the British army as a way to reconnect with their roots.
Why does Canada celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Canadians celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to mark the anniversary of the death and feast day of Patrick, a Christian missionary. These celebrations were introduced to Canada by Irish immigrants. Canada is a multicultural society with different religions. Therefore, St. Patrick’s Day in Canada is more of a symbol of Irish identity than a religious festival. Canadians from varied backgrounds and religions celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like Christmas.
St. Patrick was born in 387 AD as Maewyn Succat, possibly somewhere between the present-day border of England and Scotland. When he was 16, St. Patrick was captured and brought to Ireland as an enslaved person. During his captivity, he found solace in prayer and embraced religion, and fled back home after six years.
After escaping, he adopted the name Patricius as he believed it was his vocation to convert Irish pagans to Christianity. He decided to go back home after receiving a divine message from God through a dream. The message commanded him to return to Ireland and help his people find Christianity.
During this time, most Irish were pagans as they had not accepted Christianity. St. Patrick is amongst the first people to introduce Christianity in Ireland.
Initially, St. Patrick’s teachings were ignored, and he was unwelcome. However, he slowly started to gain followers and openly preach to the Irish public. The Irish began converting to Christianity, and eventually, Christianity became the main religion in Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Legacy
A few centuries after the death of St. Patrick, he became a legend. He was recognized as having brought Christianity to Ireland and the person who got rid of snakes in Ireland. The Irish also recognize him for helping the poor and feeding the hungry.
St. Patrick’s Day Canadian Traditions
Nowadays, St. Patrick’s Day varies from the original religious festival held in Ireland. The first parade in Canada was held in Montreal in 1824 and has since transformed into a celebration of Irish identity. St. Patrick’s Day Parades are among the most common traditions in Canada and other parts of the world to mark this day.
Almost every Canadian city holds St. Patrick’s Day parades, with the biggest of them all being in Montreal, where it first started.
Most people are not aware that most native French speakers living in the province of Quebec and Montreal have Irish roots. This is evident in the splendid celebrations witnessed in Montreal every March 17.
Why Green Dominates on St. Patrick’s Day
There are several reasons why the color green dominates St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The first reason is The Emerald Isle, Ireland’s nickname. The Irish flag has a green stripe, which also plays a role.
Customarily, green represents Irish Catholics, the protestant population is represented by orange, and the white is a sign of peace and co-existence between the two religions.
Green is also significant as St. Patrick is said to have utilized green shamrocks in his teachings about the Holy Trinity. Another reason is the leprechauns. Earlier on, they wore gold and red jackets with pointed red hats.
However, they now wear green, and according to legend, they will pinch you if you are not wearing green during the celebrations. You don’t have to be all green; even a green pair of socks will do.
Why is Blue no Longer worn on St. Patrick’s Day?
Early illustrations of St. Patrick show him in blue. Also, the Order of St. Patrick’s official color was a sky blue referred to as “St. Patrick Blue.” The color blue can be traced to early Irish mythology, where the symbol of Irish sovereignty, Flaitheas Eireann, was presented as a woman wearing a blue dress.
However, the blue color’s first official association with St. Patrick was when Henry VIII assumed the throne. He made Ireland part of England and declared himself as the king.
The Irish were unhappy with the arrangement leading to a rebellion as time passed. The Irish used St. Patrick’s shamrock to symbolize their identity and made green the symbol of Irish culture.
Can You Wear Orange on St. Patrick’s Day?
Whereas St. Patrick’s Day is mainly a Roman Catholic holiday, Ireland and Canada have people practicing other religions. Irish and Canadian Catholic tradition is related to color. However, Irish protestant tradition is depicted by the color orange.
This originates from William of Orange, a protestant king credited with overthrowing King James II, a Roman Catholic. Although Orange was a place, Protestants used orange to demonstrate their loyalty.
Therefore, even though St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish solidarity and culture, there is a historical divide, though small.
The Irish flag contains both orange and green, demonstrating the peaceful co-existence between Roman Catholics and Protestants. But, you should probably not wear orange on St. Patrick’s Day as it signifies loyalty to the English.
St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal
The biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades are held in Montreal. These parades take three hours, where thousands congregate on the streets to witness the spectacle. Marching bands, live performers, and people in costumes join the parade at the event. The costume’s highlight is the holiday mascot, a leprechaun.
Other common traditions include wearing green, eating Irish food, and attending Irish music concerts. But, it is essential to be respectful of the Irish culture and people. Some people exaggerate on St. Patrick’s Day by promoting hurtful stereotypes depicting the Irish culture.
An example is drinking too much beer, disguising it as part of Irish culture. These are misguided stereotypes about the Irish, which only hurt instead of promoting the Irish identity.

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This gorgeous fabric covered photo book is the perfect class or group gift for your child's teacher. Get the kids to design and decorate the front and back covers of the book with the fabric markers (included in each kit). Then inside they can decorate the two photo frames, add some silver shimmer with the metallic paint (included) and choose their two favourite group or individual photos for a special hand made gift.
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I recently had a conversation with Joe, a fellow beer geek (yeah, I'm a bit of a beer geek, dork, snob, nerd; choose your label, I just really dig beer) and author of Thirsty Pilgrim (go on, check it out!) about one of our mutually-favorite Belgian beers: Rodenbach Grand Cru. This is a fantastic tipple with a deep amber/brown color, fruity-oaky aroma, mild bitterness, malty-sweet and characteristic sourness on the pallet. It's this sourness that generally puts people off.
It's strange that this beer is pretty readily available, yet I haven't met a single Belgian who actually likes it. I know they must be out there. There was a time not long ago when the non-grand cru version (sweeter, less sour) was enjoyed by many, often with a shot of grenadine added. Maybe these people grew up along with their taste buds and enjoy the occasional Rodenbach Grand Cru when they want a hit of nostalgia. They just haven't revealed themselves to me.
Now back to that conversation among beer geeks... besides just drinking beer, we both really enjoy pairing food with beer (or vice-versa). That's how the subject of the Rodenbach Grand Cru was brought up. It's an extremely difficult beer to pair with food. I would usually drink it on its own on a warm summer's day, as it is a highly refreshing beer. It was on a recent warm-ish autumn afternoon when I decided to quench my thirst with a Rodenbach Grand Cru. I was also a little bit hungry, so I grabbed a bag of Hot Sweet Chilli Crac-A-Nuts (Crac-A-Nuts - a worthy subject on its own). Time froze and a glow from the heavens fell upon me. Thai food! Of course! The Rodenbach perfectly complements the florally-sweet/sourness of the tamarind and lime flavors while the beer's slightly roasted malty sweetness cuts through the fiery spice. I think Pad-Thai would be a perfect dish, especially with shrimp (Joe likes his Rodenbach with shrimp). I made a stir-fry seasoned with tom-yum paste that worked extremely well with the beer.
I can no longer imagine Thai food or Rodenbach Grand Cru on their own. To me, they should be enjoyed together. It's a good thing there are plenty of very good Thai restaurants in the Brussels area.

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Rivers, creeks and streams
To talk of the watercourses of the Vall de Llémena is to talk of a river and a huge collection of intermittent streams that accompany it. At the heart of the valley is the intermittent Llémena stream, which gives the valley its name. This runs through mountain ranges, from its source in the Finestres mountains until it reaches the Sant Gregori plain, where it finally leads into the River Ter.
There are a great number of streams that collect waters that lead to the Llémena. Examples are the Canet, the Mal which runs from Santa Maria del Freixe to Sant Aniol, or the Bastana which runs down from the hill of the same name to Granollers de Rocacorba. Around these streams we can find many different species of tree, from hazels (Corylus avellana) which are often accompanied by laurels (Laurus nobilis), several types of willow (Salix sp.), as well as magnificent alders (Alnus glutinosa) accompanied by elms (Ulmus minor) and narrow-leafed ashes (Fraxinus angustifolia).
Along the lower reaches of the stream, around the Sant Joan and Sant Gregori plains, the typical trees on the banks are black poplars (Populus nigra) and planes (Platanus x hispanica), foreign species that have been planted for their timber.
Amongst the most common inhabitants of the riverside woodlands in the valley are the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), the common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), the lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), the marsh tit (Parus palustris), the white-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus) and the extravagant Eurasian wryneck (Jynx torquilla). Amongst the amphibians worthy of mention are the Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis), the common and natterjack toads (Bufo bufo and B. calamita) and Perez's frog (Pelophylax perezi).
There is also the Pyrenean brook salamander (Calotriton asper) near the source of the Llémena, above Sant Aniolde Finestres, and also the Caspian turtle. Equally important are the populations of Mediterranean barbels (Barbus meridionalis) and damselflies and dragonflies (Coenagrion mercuriale and Oxygastra curtisii) protected under the Habitats Directive. In a unique habitat such as the confluence of the Llémena and the Ter, there are also populations of otters (Lutra lutra).


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WHICH THAKUR IS IT GOING TO BE??
There has been a lot of conjecture as to who is going to be the lead actress opposite Hrithik Roshan in his next venture SUPER 30. The movie is going to mount the sets in mid-January and director Vikas Bahl is going to take a call in the new few days as to who is going to be lead. The reason, Bahl is a tad-bit confused is because he has loved the auditions of not one but two actresses and can’t seem to pick one just yet. The two actresses in question are Monali Thakur, who is an award winning singer plus she has also worked as the lead in Nagesh Kukunoor’s LAKSHMI (2014). While the other choice is television actress Mrunal Thakur who has been playing the lead in the hit Balaji Tele ﬁlms’ show KUMKUM BHAGAYA. Let’s wait and watch which one of the two actresses will ﬁnally land the major movie eventually!

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Capital Athletic Conference released the 2018 All-CAC Men's Basketball Team on Wednesday morning. Two Sea Gulls earned conference recognition as Chad Barcikowski and Blair Davis were each named to the All-CAC team.
Barcikowski earned All-CAC honors for the first time in his career being named to the first team after an outstanding senior season. Barcikowski played in all 27 games for the maroon and gold making 26 starts this season averaging 16.6 points per game, which ranked him sixth in the CAC. He also posted a field goal percentage of 40.5 while knocking down 35 percent of his three-point attempts.
For his career, Barcikowski finished in the top 10 in two categories, three-point field goals and three-point percentage. Barcikowski knocked down 162 of his three-point attempts good enough for seventh-place while converting on 37.1 percent of his attempts, which ranks him 10th all-time in program history.
Joining Barcikowski on the all-conference team was Davis, who was named to the second team in his first season with the maroon and gold. The junior averaged 10.3 points per game in 2017-18 while posting a field goal percentage of 40.4. He also finished fourth in the conference in assists per game with an average of 3.7.
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The arrest and strip-search of a female Indian diplomat in New York has provoked outrage from politicians across the political spectrum in India.
The diplomat, Devyani Khobragade, the deputy consul general in New York, was arrested last Thursday and accused of submitting false documents to obtain a work visa for her housekeeper and paying the housekeeper far less than the minimum legal wage. Indian officials said that Ms. Khobragade was arrested and handcuffed on the street as she was leaving her daughter at school, and that she was kept in a holding cell with drug addicts before she was released on $250,000 bail.
By far the most troubling part for Indians are assertions that Ms. Khobragade, 39, was strip-searched after her arrest. Some Indian newspapers published reports claiming that she was subjected to repeated cavity searches. The Indian national security adviser, Shivshankar Menon, has called such treatment “despicable” and “barbaric.”
While I have no idea how despicable or barbaric Ms. Khobragade’s treatment was, the United States Marshals Service responded that strip searches are standard procedure for arrestees.
Isaac Chotiner writes at The New Republic:
Narendra Modi, the thuggish leader of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tweeted that he “refused to meet the visiting USA delegation in solidarity with our nation, protesting ill-treatment meted to our lady diplomat in USA.” This is a serious decision on Modi’s part considering that a travel ban against his entering the United States means that he can only meet Americans on Indian soil. (The ban is in place because of Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, in which hundreds of people were killed). Meanwhile, a member of Modi’s party has suggested that the Indian government arrest any gay spouses of American diplomats working in India.
Bizarrely, “the New Delhi police retaliated by removing security barriers that were meant to protect the American Embassy,” thereby endangering American diplomats and their Indian employees who had nothing to do with the arrest in New York.
Especially striking is that while leading Indians are righteously angry at the treatment of Ms. Khobragade, none of them seems the least troubled by the charges against her.
Federal prosecutors say that the charges stem from a promise Ms. Khobragade made to American authorities that she would pay her housekeeper $4,500 a month. The prosecutors said she actually paid the housekeeper just $573 a month and made her work far more than 40 hours a week.
Ms. Khobragade’s lawyer said last week that she had pleaded not guilty and planned to challenge the arrest on grounds of diplomatic immunity. The charges against her carry maximum sentences of 10 years for visa fraud and five years for making a false declaration.
It is not unusual in India for domestic staff to be paid poorly and be required to work more than 60 hours a week; they are sometimes treated abominably. Reports of maids being imprisoned or abused by their employers are frequent.
But the idea of a middle-class woman being arrested and ordered to disrobe is seen as shocking.
Would I be engaging in class warfare if I suggested that paying a maid in New York about $3 an hour in 2013, in knowing violation of the law, is far more shocking?
Update: U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has issued a statement on the case.


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The translation of Newton’s geometrical Propositions in the Principia into the language of the differential calculus in the form developed by Leibniz and his followers has been the subject of many scholarly articles and books. One of the most vexing problems in this translation concerns the transition from the discrete polygonal orbits and force impulses in Prop. 1 to the continuous orbits and forces in Prop. 6. Newton justified this transition by lemma 1 on prime and ultimate ratios which was a concrete formulation of a limit, but it took another century before this concept was established on a rigorous mathematical basis. This difficulty was mirrored in the newly developed calculus which dealt with differentials that vanish in this limit, and therefore were considered to be fictional quantities by some mathematicians. Despite these problems, early practitioners of the differential calculus like Jacob Hermann, Pierre Varignon, and Johann Bernoulli succeeded without apparent difficulties in applying the differential calculus to the solution of the fundamental problem of orbital motion under the action of inverse square central forces. By following their calculations and describing some essential details that have been ignored in the past, I clarify the reason why the lack of rigor in establishing the continuum limit was not a practical problem.

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By Patrick J. Buchanan Whether or not Republican Scott Brown captures the Senate seat in Massachusetts today, his surging and successful campaign is a fire bell in the night for the Party of Government. For Brown has run as an independent, an outsider, a protest candidate. His principal target: the health care reform bill that […]
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By Patrick J. Buchanan “America is Losing the Free World,” was the arresting headline over the Financial Times column by Gideon Rachman. His thesis: The largest democracies of South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia — Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, India — are all moving out of America’s orbit. “(T)he assumption that the democracies […]
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By Patrick J. Buchanan Had he not proven incompetent to detonate his lap bomb, Umar Farouk Abdulmullatab would have carried off an air massacre to rival Lockerbie. We would all have ended Christmas day watching TV footage of 300 mangled bodies being picked up around Detroit.
By Patrick J. Buchanan About the first decade of what was to be the Second American Century, the pessimists have been proven right. According to the International Monetary Fund, the United States began the century producing 32 percent of the world’s gross domestic product. We ended the decade producing 24 percent. No nation in modern […]


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These factors create wider limits of normality than might be expected in adults. In addition, the superimposition of two or more waveforms often creates sharply contoured waves that can be mistaken for spikes. Fortunately, most of the clinically significant EEG abnormalities in children are morphologically well defined. However, to identify abnormalities in children's EEGs with confidence, it is first necessary to sharpen one's concept of normal features and their variations. For each state of alertness (wakefulness, drowsiness, sleep, and arousal), the electroencephalographer interpreting a child's recording should ask the following questions: 41 42 • Is the electrical maturation adequate?
Drowsiness should be suspected if there is less than the usual quantity of muscle artifact for age. 66 child appears alert. Thus, passive eye closure should be performed at times when complete alertness is assured. There is moderate intersubject variability of background amplitude. The following data will help to assess whether abnormal amplitudes exist, particularly if they are too low, suggesting a focal or diffuse paucity of cortical activity. Recording with the eyes open, Hagne (1968) found an amplitude of 10 to 20 ÂµV in the first months of life, increasing to 20 to 40 ÂµV at 6 to 12 months.
1975). After 3 to 5 years, a 10 to 12 Hz frontally dominant spindle occurs in about 5% of normal children (Kellaway, 1990). Its field may extend to the occipital region. , 1975). Although spindles tend to become more synchronous after this age, mild degrees of asynchrony may normally persist throughout the first decade. In addition to having the sinusoidal shape of adult spindles, the spindles of infants and young children may also be comb-shaped. Combined with V waves and other normal central rhythms of sleep, such comb-shaped spindles may create waveforms resembling spikes, which they are not.

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Sterlite Power SPV raises Rs 3,000 cr via bonds; completes major transmission project in Kashmir before schedule
Sterlite Power said on Tuesday that its special purpose vehicle NRSS XXIX Transmission Ltd has raised Rs 3,000 crore through bonds on BSE BOND platform.
New Delhi: Sterlite Power said on Tuesday that its special purpose vehicle NRSS XXIX Transmission Ltd has raised Rs 3,000 crore through bonds on BSE BOND platform.
"On 27 November, 2018, NRSS XXIX Transmission Limited successfully raised Rs 3,000 crores by issuing bonds on private placement basis using the same platform," a company statement said.
“We are proud to have completed this important transmission line project in Kashmir, ahead of schedule. These AAA bonds have been fully subscribed on the BSE BOND platform and will help to deepen the much needed infrastructure bond market in India," said Pratik Agarwal, Group CEO, Sterlite Power in the statement.
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Infrastructure firm KEC International on Wednesday said it has secured new orders worth Rs 1,047 crore across various business verticals
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Pedevco Corp (NYSEAMERICAN:PED)’s stock price passed below its fifty day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a fifty day moving average of $0.00 and traded as low as $1.50. Pedevco shares last traded at $1.50, with a volume of 2,880 shares trading hands.
In other news, VP Moore Clark sold 26,000 shares of Pedevco stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2.04, for a total value of $53,040.00. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Simon G. Kukes bought 77,037 shares of Pedevco stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 24th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $2.05 per share, with a total value of $157,925.85. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here.
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Pedevco in the first quarter worth about $31,000. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Pedevco by 18.4% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 91,437 shares of the company’s stock worth $190,000 after purchasing an additional 14,206 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in shares of Pedevco by 2,017.2% in the second quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 21,172 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 20,172 shares in the last quarter.
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Mary Grant Bruce
Mary Grant Bruce also known as Minnie Bruce, was an Australian children's author and journalist. While all her thirty-seven books enjoyed popular success in Australia and overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom, she was most famous for the Billabong series, focussing on the adventures of the Linton family on Billabong Station in Victoria and in England and Ireland during World War I.
Her writing was considered influential in forming concepts of Australian national identity, especially in relation to visions of the Bush. It was characterised by fierce patriotism, vivid descriptions of the beauties and dangers of the Australian landscape, and humorous, colloquial dialogue celebrating the art of yarning. Her books were also notable and influential through championing of what Bruce held up as the quintessentially Australian Bush values of independence, hard physical labour (for women and children as well as men), mateship, the ANZAC spirit and Bush hospitality against more decadent, self-centred or stolid urban and British values. Her books simultaneously celebrated and mourned the gradual settlement, clearing and development of the Australian wilderness by Europeans.
The close descendant of Irish and Welsh Australians and the fourth of a family of five, Mary Grant Bruce, born in Gippsland, Victoria as Minnie Grant Bruce, was the daughter of Eyre Lewis Bruce and Mary (Minnie) Atkinson Whittakers.
After being educated at Miss Estelle Beausire's Ladies High School, Bruce worked as a secretary before establishing a career as a journalist, poet and writer for Australian magazines. In 1903 she helped form the Writer's Club, which later was submerged into the Lyceum Club. A Little Bush Maid, her first major success, was originally published as a serial in the children's page of the Leader. Its success enabled her to work as a full-time writer and journalist, and spawned the Billabong series.
In 1913 Bruce visited London, where she met and became engaged to her distant cousin and fellow writer Major George Evans Bruce. She returned to Australia, where they were married and had two sons, Jonathan and Patrick, and a daughter, Mary, who died shortly after birth. On the outbreak of World War I she stayed in County Cork, Ireland for the duration of the war, while her husband served. Her 1916 novel Jim and Wally contains one of the first accounts of Australian soldiers facing gas attacks on the Western Front.
Once peace was declared, they returned to Australia, where she briefly acted as the editor of Women's World. From 1927 to 1939, and following the death of her younger son in a shooting accident, Bruce, her husband and their surviving child, Jonathan, travelled in Europe, before returning yet again to Australia.
During World War II, Bruce worked for the Australian Imperial Force Women's Association. Following her husband's death in 1949, Bruce returned for the last time to England, to spend the rest of her life there. She died in Bexhill and was cremated at Hastings.
Maurice Saxby, "the doyen of critical commentators on Australian Children's Literature" said that "what Ethel Turner did for the city family, Mary Grant Bruce did for the bush family."
An English designer of warplanes, concerned that Australian pilots would be too tall to fit in the cockpits, asked his daughter for the heights of Bruce's characters Jim Linton and Wally Meadows.
Bruce was a contributor to many magazines, including Blackwood's Magazine, the Morning Post, the Daily Mail, Windsor Magazine, Cassell's Magazine, the Strand, The Argus (Melbourne ), The Melbourne Age, The Melbourne Herald, the Australasian, the Leader, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sydney Mail, the Lone Hand, the Auckland Weekly Press, Woman's World, the West Australian and the British Australasian. She claimed to have written on every subject save that of dress. Bruce edited Woman's World for six months in 1926.
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An Australian children's classic about life on a ranch around the same time of A Little Florida Lady, with a similarly plucky tomboy heroine. Also, like the latter story, expect some racial stereotyping of Asian and Aboriginal characters.

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In Italy and Austria, at least eight people have died in the Alps during the weekend. Three Italian mountaineers died in the Italian Alps during the weekend, the Associated Press reported, quoted by BTA.
On Sunday, two Italians died in a fall while climbing a glacier in Ademelo Brenta Park near Trento. They were part of a group of nine people, ANSA news agency reported. On Saturday, another Italian died as he fell into collapsed rocks in the Valtelina area near the border with Switzerland. The Austrian Red Cross reported that five mountaineers died in the Austrian Alps. The accident occurred on Sunday at Mount Gabler east of Innsbruck. The five dead were part of a six-member group. The sixth is seriously wounded and he was taken by helicopter to Schwarzach's hospital, the French press reported. For the moment, the cause of the death of the five climbers and their nationality is unknown.
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- New way to make light interact with matter, MIT, June 4, 2018, ScienceDaily -- A new way of enhancing the interactions between light and matter could someday lead to more efficient solar cells, and new lasers and LEDs that could have fully tunable color emissions. The principle behind this new approach is a way to get the momentum of light particles or photons to more closely match that of electrons, which is usually many orders of magnitudes greater. Due to the disparity in momentum, these particles interact weakly. Bringing the photon’s momentum closer together allows for greater control over their interactions. Improving the interactions of light with silicon could be an important milestone toward integrating photonics with electronic semiconductor chips. This approach is different in the sense that the team is trying to change the light instead of the silicon. The work is still in the theoretical stage, but it could lead to solar cells capable of absorbing a wider range of light wavelengths, which would make the devices more efficient at converting sunlight to electricity. For the full article visit ScienceDaily.
- Satellite Data Helps Cut City Heat, CORDIS, June 4, 2018, Wireless Design & Development -- A new project, URBANFLUXES, has addressed the challenge of combating heat in cities. Cities around the world are becoming hotter due to heat released by human activities. This is exacerbated by heat waves, altering the energy balance of urban areas and thus adversely affecting the local environment and health of residents. Air conditioning systems, traffic emissions and industry contribute to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The project used Earth Observation (EO) satellite to identify Urban Energy Budget (UEB) spatial patterns. Researchers studied the urban climate in three European cities and calculated the separate contributions of urban structures, air conditioning, green spaces and mobility to urban heat. The goal was to develop an EO-based methodology. The team successfully developed a method capable of deriving UEB from current and future EO systems based on data from the Copernicus program’s Sentinels missions. For the first time ever, scientists were able to use satellite data to accurately estimate at the local scale highly concentrated areas of heat and high levels of anthropogenic heat. For more information visit Wireless Design & Development.
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- Peering at atomic structures with no more than pencil and paper, Sam Million-Weaver, June 4, 2018, PHYS.ORG -- Modeling the molecular structure of a crystal’s surface requires powerful computers, but engineers have devised a simpler method. The new strategy could lead to ultrafast computer chips based on materials other than silicon. With some small tweaks, the team predicted structures that were quantitatively very accurate. They were so accurate that this new approach offers a quick and easy procedure to zero in on promising materials for use in advanced electronics, like quantum computers. The approach involved counting, governed by basic chemistry rules. The team simply counted all the electrons each atom brings to the surface, tallied the electrons predicted to be in bonds and checked to see if those numbers matched. The counting is so straightforward that it can be done with pencil and paper. Counting rules are known to work well for simple materials; however, scientists assumed that the electron clouds for metallic atoms were too complicated. This research team proved that assumption wrong. For the full article visit PHYS.ORG.
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LASIK or Laser-Assisted in-situ Keratomileusis is a kind of eye surgery used for correcting certain vision problems as well as reducing or doing away with the need for corrective lenses or eyeglasses. It is a widely used refractive surgery that alters the shape of your cornea, the transparent tissue on the frontal portion of the eye. The fundamental aim of this surgery is to refract (bend) light rays in order to make them focus on the retina with improved precision, thus creating a sharper and clearer vision.
You can go for a LASIK eye surgery if you are experiencing any of these problems:
- Myopia or Nearsightedness: It is a condition wherein you enjoy a clearer vision while looking at objects that are close to you. However, distant objects would appear blurred.
- Hypermetropia or Farsightedness: Here, you may experience blurred vision while focusing on objects which are near to you but tend to enjoy better clarity in vision while viewing objects which are placed at a distance.
- Astigmatism: It is a condition disrupting focus of both the distant and close (near) vision.
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- C-Lasik- C-Lasik or Customized Lasik is gaining ground as the latest and the most effective tool for restoring the quality of one’s vision. It uses a Wave front Guided customized ablation to render personalized treatment to each individual. While the surgical procedure stays the same, C-Lasik, also known as “Eagles’ Eye Vision” can provide the perfect shape to the eye surface, helping one to focus accurately. C-Lasik means that laser eye treatment is now unique to each eye. With C-Lasik, treatment is designed specifically to treat your individual vision errors. It improves the quality of your vision. Each C-Lasik assessment involves an extra diagnostic (screening) process to let the surgeon understand your vision better and select the most suitable treatment for you.
- iLasik- iLasik is the first vision rectifying procedure that is fully customized, done with the use of a laser. It is used to rectify myopia till a measure of 10 diopters, hypermetropia up to +5 diopters and astigmatism, till -5 dioptersafter evaluation of cornea. iLASIK is different from normal LASIK surgery because it recognises that every eye is different. Using 3D mapping technology, the characteristics along with the uniqueness of each eye is recognised. Then using this information, a blueprint is developed so that the lasers can target the right areas. High-frequency pulses are used to create a corneal flap which is lifted so that another laser can repair your eyes. iLasik is the only procedure that has the technology to personalize treatment to individual vision needs. In fact, wavefront measurements are 25 times more precise than those taken with conventional methods used for eyeglasses and contacts.
- Contoura Vision LASIK- Contoura Vision is the most advanced technology available for laser vision correction when it comes to accuracy and precision. This diagnostic technology is able to meticulously identify and record irregularities in the cornea’s curvature as well as its optics. During the procedure, this information is combined with the patient’s corrective eyewear prescription to dramatically improve vision for those suffering from nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. While standard LASIK surgery has been helping individuals enhance correct visual refractive errors for many years, Contoura Vision takes the treatment a step further by offering even greater degrees of enhanced vision quality. Potential benefits of this technique can also include a reduced “glare” at night and even an increase in reading speed.
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A cataract is defined as a clouding of lens in the eye where your vision gets blurred. A cataract affects the eyes, when light that passes through the lens prevents a clearly formed image from reaching your retina. The disease is very common and usually, develops as your eyes age or due to any injury caused to the tissues that cover your eye's lens.
Types of cataracts:
- Senile Cataract: This is the commonest of all. It is age-related clouding of the lens. It can affect the near or distance vision and can also cause glare and change in glasses power.
- Secondary Cataract: It can be developed after surgery for other eye problems like glaucoma and other health conditions such as diabetes.
- Traumatic Cataract: It can develop many years later after an injury caused to your eye.
- Congenital Cataract: As the term explains, the disease may be inborn or some children might develop it at a later stage which often affects both eyes.
- Radiation Cataract: It can form after you are exposed to some form of radiation.
A cataract surgery involves the extraction or cleaning of the cloudy lens, which is then replaced by a clear artificial lens.
Why does it happen?
There are lenses that lies behind our iris and pupil which act much like a camera lens. It helps concentrate light onto the retina at the back of our eye to form a sharply defined image. Besides, the lens also helps our eyes to adjust focus and allows us to see things clearly both far away and up close. The lens is composed of protein and water where the protein is arranged in a manner to keep the lens clear thereby letting light pass through it.
However, as we grow old, some of the protein starts to become thick and cloud a small lens area. This is known as a cataract. With the passage of time, it may inflate and cover more of the lens, making it difficult for us to see.
Besides, there are other causes of cataract such as smoking, addiction of alcohol, prolonged sunlight exposure, to name a few.
When should you opt for a cataract surgery?
Believe it or not, but till date no eye drop or medication has proven to reverse or prevent the formation of a cataract. If a cataract is affecting your nearsightedness or alteration in your prescription, then new prescription eyeglasses may help to better your blurred vision. However, the only treatment for a cataract is the surgical removal of your natural lens. And, most eye doctors recommend this surgery only when the problem becomes severe and starts hampering your day-to-day activities, such as studying or driving at night.
Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye and, in most cases, replace it with an artificial lens. Normally, the lens of your eye is clear. A cataract causes the lens to become cloudy, which eventually affects your vision.
Cataract surgery is performed by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on an outpatient basis, which means you don't have to stay in the hospital after the surgery. Cataract surgery is very common and is generally a safe procedure.
How a cataract affects your vision
Cataract surgery is performed to treat cataracts. Cataracts can cause blurry vision and increase the glare from lights. If a cataract makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities, your doctor may suggest cataract surgery.
When a cataract interferes with the treatment of another eye problem, cataract surgery may be recommended. For example, doctors may recommend cataract surgery if a cataract makes it difficult for your eye doctor to examine the back of your eye to monitor or treat other eye problems such as age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
In most cases, waiting to have cataract surgery won't harm your eye, so you have time to consider your options. If your vision is still quite good, you may not need cataract surgery for many years, if ever.
When considering cataract surgery, keep these questions in mind:
- Can you see to safely do your job and to drive?
- Do you have problems reading or watching television?
- Is it difficult to cook, shop, do hardwork, climb stairs or take medications?
- Do vision problems affect your level of independence?
- Do bright lights make it more difficult to see?
Complications after cataract surgery are uncommon, and most can be treated successfully.
Cataract surgery risks include:
- Drooping eyelid
- Dislocation of artificial lens
- Retinal detachment
- Secondary cataract
Loss of vision
Your risk of complications is greater if you have another eye disease or a serious medical condition. Occasionally, cataract surgery fails to improve vision because of underlying eye damage from other conditions, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration. If possible, it may be beneficial to evaluate and treat other eye problems before making the decision to have cataract surgery.
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Eye Strain is an umbrella term that denotes a number of symptoms that relate to the extended use of eyes as well as discomfort that may come from excessive smartphone and computer use. This condition may or may not lead to significant eye damage and is usually characterised by blurry vision, headaches and a feeling of dryness in the eye as you blink less which creates less tears. This may happen due to the extended use of the eye when you are following objects on a screen or staring at a screen for too long. So, is eye strain the cause of your headaches?
Causes: Eye Strain or Asthenopia is caused by concentrating on visually intense tasks like reading from texts that have a fine print, the use of computers and other screens for prolonged periods, and trying to focus on objects in the dark. This can lead to distress of the muscles in this area which can also cause eye strain leading to a variety of symptoms including double imagery and even headaches and mild migraine like conditions.
Eye Muscle Imbalance: When there is eye strain which leads to headaches, it can also give rise to eye muscle imbalance which makes it difficult to concentrate with both eyes at the same time. In such cases, one may need bifocal glasses so as to fix the issue and prevent such debilitating headaches to remain on a persistent basis.
Diagnosis: Digital eye fatigue and ocular eye strain leading to headaches can be diagnosed by a doctor with the help of regular eye examinations. In any case, one should have the eyes checked at least once a year. This is especially important if your job involves sitting in front of the computer screen for prolonged hours.
Symptoms: There are a variety of symptoms of these headaches that are caused by eye strain. Apart from blurry vision which does not allow the patient to see properly and clearly without glasses, it can also cause headaches with symptoms like nausea and sensitivity to light. Retinal or eye migraines do not necessarily have to come with headaches, but the pressure can be painful enough.
Treatment: To begin with, the best form of treatment for headaches born from eye strain includes prevention which can be done by getting plenty of rest and sleep even as we limit the hours spent in front of the screen. One can also lower the resolution of the screen and make it more ambient. Also, the screen should be placed at a considerable distance from the eyes. The doctor can also prescribe glasses and eye drops for better eye lubrication.
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An inflammation resulting in the formation of a thin layer inside the eyelids or the white part of the eyeball is known as pink eye or conjunctivitis. This condition turns the eye ball into pinkish color, hence the name. Based on the severity of the infection, either one or both eyes get affected.
What are the common symptoms?
- Medium to heavy swelling of the eye
- Eye crusting after sleep
- A burning sensation
- Irritation, itching or blurred vision
- Redness and increased sensitivity of the eye
Different kinds of conjunctivitis:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis: This is the type of conjunctivitis that results from eye irritants such as animal dander, dust particles and pollen. This is not infectious in nature. Treatment prescribed by ophthalmologist includes eye drops and non-steroidal medications. It is advised to keep the eye moist till it gets cured.
- Viral Conjunctivitis: As the name suggests, this kind of conjunctivitis is caused due to a viral attack. Sadly though, antibiotics don’t work and there is no particular medication for this type of conjunctivitis. Like common cold, viral conjunctivitis runs its course in a span of 1-2 weeks. Since virus is contagious, it is necessary to ensure that the microbes don’t spread. Some common prevention measures are listed below:
- Eye cosmetics should be abandoned till the conjunctivitis is cured
- Hands should be frequently cleaned
- Hand and eyes should not be in contact
- Frequent change of pillow covers, towels and clothes
- Swimming should be completely avoided
- Spectacles in place of lens should be used until advised otherwise by a medical practitioner
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis: This kind of conjunctivitis is caused by the streptococcal bacteria and has potential to cause real damage if proper medication is not taken on time. This is highly contagious. Prescription often includes antibiotic drop and ointments. The medication is prescribed for 2-3 weeks depending on the level of bacterial spread in the eye. It is very essential to complete the full course of medication to avoid recurrence. Prevention measures as stated above should be strictly followed.
- Chemical conjunctivitis: Eye irritants such as chlorine cause this conjunctivitis. Frequent swimmers often get affected by this type of eye infection. Topical steroids are prescribed to cure this kind of infection. Immediate medical attention is required to avoid lasting injury to the eye.
How to prevent pink eye?
While prevention is the best way to refrain from conjunctivitis, some basic hygiene checks are very important. Here is a list of must do’s:
- Do not share personal items such as combs, towels and toiletries.
- Stay away from a conjunctivitis infected patient
- Using of goggles while swimming
- Frequent usage of hand sanitizer and hand wash
High blood pressure can lead to hypertension, which is known to cause a variety of debilitating side effects or symptoms in the life of the patient. It can also lead to a number of related ailments which can affect the various organs of the body. The eyes are one of the organs that are most susceptible to this kind of spike in the body’s blood pressure. Let us learn more about the connection between the two.
Retina: When high blood pressure goes untreated for a prolonged period, it can easily start to affect the blood vessels that can be found in the retina. The retina is the third or the inner most layer of the eye which is sensitive towards light and usually helps in refraction. This is where the light reaches so that one can focus clearly on an image. When the blood pressure of the patient stays high for a prolonged basis, there is significant pressure on the blood vessels in this part of the eye which can lead to an eye disease known as hypertensive retinopathy.
Symptoms: Symptoms of this eye disease include lack of clarity and focus when the eye comes to rest on an object, as well as headaches and other vision problems that typically spring from eye strain that one will go through while trying to focus even harder. It may be seen that the symptoms do not appear in the very early stages of this disease.
Diagnosis: The diagnosis of the condition is usually done by an ophthalmologist who will use an ophthalmoscope in order to project light towards the specific part of the eye so that the back of the eyeballs can be examined. The signs that the doctor will look for during the examination include narrowing of the blood vessels in this part of the eye, inflammation of the macula which is the central portion of the retina, and bleeding in the back of the eye. Also, the doctor will check for spots in the retina with the help of cotton swabs and exudates.
Treatment: The best and only way of treating this condition is by keeping one’s blood pressure in control with the help of medication prescribed by the doctor.
Prevention: There are many ways of preventing the onset of this disease, including losing weight so that there is less pressure on the body. Also, one must stick to a healthy diet and exercise regularly after taking recommendations on the appropriate exercises from the doctor. Additionally, it is also important to see a doctor on a regular basis so that there is constant monitoring and regulation of the medicines and the blood pressure. In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!
Sometimes when I concentrate or look or focus on anything for a long time then my eye aches What could be the problem for this.
Excessive blinking or the urge to rub your eyes is most often caused by foreign objects in your eyes. This foreign object can be anything from your own eye lash to dust or a shard of metal. The area these foreign objects affect is the cornea or the conjunctiva. It can scratch the cornea causing an infection of affecting your vision if not treated in time. A foreign object usually enters your eye as a result of a high impact collision or force like wind etc. Some of the symptoms of having a foreign object in your eye include:
- Pressure or discomfort in the eye
- Pain in the eye
- Excessive tearing and clear or bloody discharge from the eye
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Redness in the eye
Blinking continuously a few times can dislodge some types of foreign objects. If it affects your vision or causes constant tearing consult a doctor. Do not attempt to rub your eyes in an effort to remove the object. Instead restrict the movement of your eye until a doctor can remove the irritant. To avoid further injury to the eye, bandage the eye with a clean cloth. If the object does not allow you to close your eye, cover it with a paper cup and bandage it. Do not use anything, such as tweezers or cotton directly on the eye.
In some cases, the irritants can be seen with the naked eye. If you think something is stuck in your eye, wash your hands and look at your eye under a bright light. Pulling the lower lid down and flipping the upper eye lid can allow you to see the eye more clearly. To remove a foreign object under the upper eyelid submerge the eye in a flat bowl of water and rapidly open and close it a few times. This can help flush the object out of your eye. Alternatively pour a glass of warm water over your eye while keeping them open. Washing the eye can help get rid of irritants stuck under the lower eyelid.
In more serious cases, anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye. The eye will then be observed under a magnifying glass to see the extent of the injury. Your doctor may use several methods to remove the irritant depending on its size and extent of penetration. You may also be given medication to help deal with the pain caused by the object. In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!


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Farewell Zealandia: Forgotten Kiwi Music of World War One explores a selection of music written by New Zealanders from 1914 to 1918.
Canterbury 100 is a collaboration co-ordinated by the region’s major cultural and heritage institutions, telling the story and experiences of Canterbury people during the First World War.
Over 100 identified/named photographs of New Zealand military nurses upload to the NZANS website.
An edited letter collection based on those written between Trish Macky's great grandparents, culminating in the Lusitania disaster of May 1915.
A centre for learning in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Buckle St, Wellington.
In Good-Bye Maoriland, author Chris Bourkes illustrates the centrality of music to New Zealand’s experience of the First World War. Published by Potton & Burton in October 2017.
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*nods some more* I found that I really enjoy talking to people with very different experience and approaches to life than myself. I usually come away from the interaction learning something new. At the same time, I'm amazed at the things we have in common despite being so different. A lot of compare and contrast goes on in my mind.And seriously....I also think it's kinda ludicrous for me to think that there's only one way of living out your life and interacting with people and the world (and from my observations, this clearly isn't the case!! This is often why I think I have so much trouble picking out my 'life path' as I call it...because I can see so many possibilities)...so it actually kinda makes me happy these days to talk to people who are rather different from myself.
I'm not sure if it applies in every case... but sometimes I think my extreme believes are caused by the witch Fi. It's rather childish thinking back. Something along the lines of "Other people don't care, so why should I?" I felt like destroying hours and hours of hard work I put in.Do you think that an INFJ who gets stuck in either extreme is using their shadow Fi?

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text: Theogony (θεογονία), the name given in ancient Greece to a class of poems recounting the genealogy of the gods. Musaeus is said to have written the earliest Theogony; but his work, as well as the theogonies of Orpheus (q.v.) and others, have perished; that of Hesiod being the only one that has come down to us. This has been translated by Thomas Cook (Lond. 1728, 2 vols. 4to).


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Looking for potluck ideas? Impress friends and family with these crowd-pleasing potluck recipes that range from appetizers and beverages to dinners, salads, sandwiches, side dishes, soups and chilis, desserts and more.
This is an incredibly fragrant bread with lots of texture from wild rice and dried cranberries. It's hearty enough for sandwiches, but with a touch of honey, I could even eat this for dessert! —Barbara Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
Layers of red and green make this festive salad a favorite during the Christmas season. Kids are sure to find it fun to eat, and adults will enjoy the combination of sweet-tart flavors.
—Jenny Hughson, Mitchell, Nebraska
Garlic lovers will literally eat this up! Fresh basil gives it a lovely aroma; crushed red peppers offer a hint of heat; and sun-dried tomatoes make the creamy sandwich spread bright. Terrific on crackers, too. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California
Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon or chocolate graham cracker crumbs instead of plain and substitute pecans or walnuts for the pistachios. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
I am 90 years old and have been baking this cake very Christmas for 65 years! My sister-in-law gave me the recipe in 1941 and it has been in demand since. My grandchildren have never been able to figure out why it's called a potato cake since it doesn't taste like potatoes.


In May, the Style section reported on a trend in skin positivity, exemplified by celebrities like Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner and SZA all openly embracing their acne. Has this new movement made its way into teenage life? Have you noticed a new attitude about pimples?
Andrea Cheng’s article “Is Acne Cool Now?” begins:
“You’re ugly.” “Do you even wash your face?” Those are just a couple of the insults Hailey Wait, an 18-year-old student and influencer, has had to endure since she began to develop acne seven years ago.
“I was ashamed of my acne because of the shame people would place on it,” Ms. Wait said. Her acne affected her self-esteem, prompting her to raid the Walgreens makeup aisle for cover-ups, even if they did little but aggravate her skin condition.
Seven months ago, she had had enough, and instead of hiding behind cheap foundation or highly edited selfies, she did the opposite: She revealed her blemishes to her 15,000 followers on Instagram for the first time.
“I realized that my appearance wasn’t the thing that made me who I am, which minimized the importance I put on the spots on my face,” Ms. Wait said. “I didn’t expect it to blow up the way I did. I was just posting selfies like every other teen.”
But it was more than “just posting selfies.” She amassed thousands of new followers (her count is now 151,000), who began to send daily messages, sharing their own struggles and thanking her for helping them accept their acne.
Pimple Positivity: The New Thing
Megan Collins, a trend forecaster at Trendera in Los Angeles, said that skin positivity has been brewing for a while — as far back as 2015, in fact, when the beauty influencer Em Ford of the popular My Pale Skin blog recorded a video, “You Look Disgusting,” that went viral for shedding light on how much hate she received from showing her real skin.
Cut to present day and acne acceptance has only gained traction, propelled by the momentum of the body positivity movement and backlash against two things: unrealistic beauty advertising and the many readily available photo-editing apps.
Students, read the entire article, then tell us:
— Do you struggle with acne? Does it affect the way you feel about your appearance?
— What do you do when you get a pimple? Do you try to cover it up?
— Have you ever experienced the shaming that Hailey Wait described, when people made fun of her because of her acne?
— Do you notice that young people and adults alike are embarrassed to talk about acne? Should it be a topic we all feel more comfortable discussing, since, after all, it’s such a common condition?
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‘You must come from hell’ is the response I received after repeatedly declining a complete stranger’s question about where I come from. The illustration is part of my exploration of the representation of refugees and their identity in Sweden. The work aims to touch upon structural apathy towards refugees where accessibility to the refugee's identity is a given right to everyone in society.
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Diablo Doughnuts is relocating from 3432 S. Hanover St. in Brooklyn to 7698 Belair Rd., Suite 101 at the Belair Beltway Plaza in Overlea. This will be Diablo’s last weekend open in Brooklyn.
Owner Michael Roslan told SouthBMore.com that the lease was up at 3432 S. Hanover St. and the partners on the building, which include The Smoking Swine and Dizzy Cow Pizzeria, have decided to go their own ways. Roslan said he would’ve loved to stay, but couldn’t afford the rent on the entire building.
The new space is less than two miles from the home of Michael Roslan and his wife Emily. They have a 15-month-old son and look forward to being able to see him more often with the business being so close to home. The Roslans are also excited about the available parking in the shopping center.
Suite 101 is a former tax business, so the Roslans had to build out an all-new kitchen and restaurant.
Michael Roslan said they hope to open in Overlea on February 8th.


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Orpheus has a wonderful resource about their New Brandenburgs project, but I was curious to talk with Paul Moravec about the idea of hearing his Brandenburg Gate with the other commissions. Here is our chat from Sunday night at his apartment: mp3 file
Concerts continue through May 14th at Carnegie including the Dallas Symphony in Steven Stucky’s August 4th, 1964; the Albany Symphony in a Spirituals Re-Imagined project; and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in Maria Schneider’s Carlos Drummond de Andrade Stories with Dawn Upshaw. Ticket prices are reduced, and I love the idea there will be hometown sections for the visiting orchestra fans!
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In the last year, we have seen the rise of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Instagram in political campaigning, with both national and local candidates utilizing the immediacy of social media as an integral component to their campaign strategy. Tweets and Facebook posts target voters, humanize candidates, and spread breaking news in real-time.
The rise of social media, however, is not isolated to the United States, as can be seen in the importance placed on social networks in political protests abroad. The Arab Spring, for example, evidenced the power of social media in organizing and communicating political unrest and protest.
Open-site, a free online encyclopedia, put together this video to show the intersections between social media, politics, and social revolution. Called "Hyper-Revolution," the video highlights the growing visibility of social media around the world and its influence in social protests.
Some telling statistics include:
- Social networking sites reach 82% of the global internet population
- 90,000 people pledged to join Egyptian protests via Facebook
- Close to 4 million Facebook posts reference "We are the 99%"
The video goes on to document the growing trend in the use of social media for political protest, citing that "technology and social media allow the rapid exchange of information and ideas, leading to shared knowledge and eventual action."
Watch the video here and let us know what you think: What place does social media have in political protests?


An unconfirmed number of Afghan civilians – reportedly more than 40 – were killed along with the regional leader of a splinter Taliban faction and dozens of militants in a US drone attack in Herat province on Wednesday. Local sources told Tolo News, Afghanistan’s leading 24/7 television news channel, that “at least 40 civilians, including … Continue reading “Report: US Drone Strike Kills 40 Afghan Civilians, Taliban Commander”
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