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ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Medicine At Midnight
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When a band has a longstanding musical heritage and highly regarded legendary status, it can become easy to rely upon their instantly recognisable and iconic sound. Rock icons Foo Fighters have formulated their sound over their illustrious 25 year career; however on their tenth studio album Medicine At Midnight, the six-piece are pushing their sonic boundaries further than ever before and deliver their most experimental effort to date. Whether that be through singles such as the stripped-back jam Shame Shame, the worry-filled rock ballad Waiting On A War, or deep cuts like the cool acoustics of Chasing Birds and the hectic guitar driven Holding Poison, it’s clear Medicine At Midnight is serving up a fresh dose of music for the Foo’s.
Delivering infectious Bowie-esque grooves in abundance, smoothed over by some briefly heavenly choir vocals and hand claps alike, album opener Making A Fire makes for a solid start, as its catchiness clings to your ears long after its enlivening end.
But then slinky and shiny smooth lead single Shame Shame slides its way in, with its slow swaying tempo and rugged modern rock appeal. Starting off with Taylor Hawkins’ detailed drum pattern and Dave Grohl’s subtle vocals in the initial verse, it’s not until the pop friendly, yet epic rock stadium filling, chorus where this funky Foo Fighters track takes full flight, with a delectable selection of rising strings and memorable melodies.
Foo Fighters’ most recent single, Waiting On a War, wades in with its powerful and poignant lyrics. Whilst the world is fighting an invisible war, namely the COVID-19 pandemic, in Waiting On A War Grohl details the deeply personal perspectives that he and his daughter Harper have on two politically charged generational wars. “Every day waiting for the sky to fall/Big crash on a world that’s so small/Just a boy with nowhere left to go/Fell in love with a voice on the radio,” vocalises Grohl in a desperate plea to confront the shared feelings of hopelessness the pair share, whilst also in an attempt to provide reassurance and solace towards his daughter’s current fears for the world. From a lyrical standpoint, this song contains some of the best songwriting from the Foo‘s frontman on the entire record.
Wedged between single three, Waiting On A War, and single two, No Son Of Mine, comes the album’s title-track Medicine At Midnight. Moving into more moody and groovy territory, the track brings some serious atmospheric funk to the proceedings, characterised by its distinctive rhythmic beat, some strong basslines and a rustic guitar riff in the song’s bridge to match. A creative, inventive and quirky number that acts as the perfect upbeat pick-me-up midway through an, at times, mundane record.
Speaking of the sophomore single, No Son Of Mine is up next and sees a return to the heavier rock roots of the Foo’s. Rip roaring into action, the track opens with razor sharp guitars that remain that way right to the end of the song. The single then surges into a chaotic chorus, complete with deep bass and pounding percussion. Lyrically tongue and cheek and musically inspired by the legendary Motörhead, No Son Of Mine and its follow-up Holding Poison are a pair of tunes packed to the brim with full throttle power. Pausing for a second for the chilled out Chasing Birds, the album comes to a close on the guitar chugging look back on youth, Love Dies Young.
Clocking in at a short nine tracks and succinct 36 minute run time, Medicine At Midnight is a momentous marker of how far Foo Fighters have come since their 1995 self-titled debut. Even up until 2017’s Concrete And Gold and those seven studio albums in between, the band’s sound has shifted slightly; however their tenth album, Medicine At Midnight, has skyrocketed to a whole new level of sonic evolution, which is done to varying degrees of success. Although at times it feels padded out with too much missable pop, the full-length is packed with a new found funk and unmistakable rock.
Standout Tracks: Shame Shame, No Son Of Mine, Holding Poison, Love Dies Young
For Fans Of: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pearl Jam, Weezer
Written by: Katie Conway-Flood


Til 2020 Gothenburg will grow with 8000 new inhabitants/year. This means we will have to build alot of new houses. How we handle this growth is decisive for the future of our city.
During the last century Gothenburg has grown sprawly.
If the city grew denser distances and transports would decrease.
Today the river Göta älv constitutes a border straight through Gothenburg.
Here the city could be densified and connected.
Cities has been planned with similar principles throughout history
Heavy shipping traffic, now passing through the city centre,
could be redirected to Nodre Älv north of Gothenburg.
The development we propose would house one thrird of the estimated city growth til 2020 and form a strong connection between the riversides.
Here roofs can be used for leasure, agriculture and solar power. The roofs are terraced to the south so that people, plants and solar panels will have more sun and the apartments will need less heating and lightning.
The structures takes inspiration from the traditional Gothenburg social and architectural heritage such as yellow bricks, streets paved with granite, markets and canals.


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Chicago Med has lost two of its original cast members ahead of its seventh season, with both Torrey DeVitto and Yaya DaCosta calling time on their characters.
The contracts of Chicago Med's original cast are said to be up at the end of season six, which premiered in the US back in November of last year, but all other original stars are expected to return.
Announcing her departure in an Instagram post, DeVitto thanked "loyal watchers" who enjoyed following Dr Manning as much as she did.
Promising that "new adventures await", DeVitto wrote: "It has been such an [honour] and pure joy to bring Dr Natalie Manning to life for all of you on Chicago Med for the past 6 seasons. But it is now time for her and me to bow out and say goodbye.
"Thank you to all you loyal watchers who adored her as much as I did. I can't wait to share what's to come with all of you. New adventures await!"
DaCosta followed suit shortly after, sharing her own farewell post on social media. Looking back on "six amazing seasons" as April Sexton, DaCosta paid tribute to the show's cast and crew for their hard work and support over the years.
"After six amazing seasons of working with some of the most dedicated people in the business, learning wild medical jargon, growing as an actor and as a person... my time as April Sexton on Chicago Med has come to a close.
"I am so grateful to Dick Wolf, Peter Jankowski, show runners Andy Schneider and Diane Frolov, our producers (and stellar directors) Michael Waxman and Michael Pressman, and the entire Wolf Entertainment team for believing in me from the show's very inception, and for giving April wings to explore such dynamic storylines."
DaCosta concluded: "I'm going to miss everyone dearly, and of course, all of you who watch the show religiously and have also become part of the One Chicago family."
Chicago Med airs on NBC in the US, and on Sky Witness in the UK.
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Today, unfortunately, any economic issue that directly concerns citizens, such as unpaid bills, raffles, gifts or aid, is susceptible to being used for criminal purposes. And given the rise of computer crimes, it is convenient for users to be cautious and informed in order to prevent them from becoming victims of fraud or scams.
And this is precisely what is happening, according to the alert Civil Guard, with the new check of 200 euros approved by the Government. This single payment of 200 euros in amount will be delivered, according to the Government’s calculations, to more than 4 million Spaniards who are in a situation of economic vulnerability by meeting certain requirements.
Given that this aid affects almost one in ten citizens of our country, and given that the request for it must be made telematicallyhas become a ‘candy’ for scammers.
“Lack of payment information”
“Campaign detected smishing supplanting the Tax Agency. (The campaign) requests to update the payment information to receive financial aid of 200 euros from the Government. Do not piques, the objective of the fraud is to steal personal and bank data”, indicates the Civil Guard.
??#ALERT ?? Detected campaign of #smishing supplanting the Tax Agency. Request to update the payment information to receive financial aid of €200 from the Government. #NoPiquesthe objective of the fraud is to steal personal and banking data. pic.twitter.com/nMMre1yYn0
– Civil Guard ???????? (@Civil Guard) March 5, 2023
This massive fraud attempt has been detected by the Internet User Safety Office (OSI), who has shared the content of the message in question.
“Tax Agency notifications: we have not been able to process the aid of 200 euros to your bank account. Due to the lack of payment information, update from here: (link)”.
The criminals have taken advantage of the current confusion, since the economic aid promised by the Government can be requested since last February 15 (almost a month ago) and delivery has not started yet between recipients. Hence the potential risk that those who receive it fall into the trap.
“The objective of this fraud is to steal the user’s personal and bank data, through a web page with a form to which it is redirected through a link that contains a message. If you have received an SMS with the characteristics mentioned above, but you have not accessed the link, block it and delete it from your message tray,” recommends OSI.
What to do in case of scam
If, on the contrary, the URL has been accessed and personal and bank card data have been provided, OSI recommends adopting the following measures:
– Get in touch with your bank to report the event and block all those movements that have been made without authorization.
– In the coming months check the movements of the bank account and, in the event of any unknown or unauthorized payments, immediately contact your bank to cancel them.
– Change your security codes and PIN credit card as soon as possible.
– Collect all evidence of fraud: bank statements, URL of the fraudulent page to which you provided the data and all the information you can provide in this regard to file a complaint with the FCSE.
– You can collect this evidence with witnesses online and present it to the State Security Forces and Corps. Then you must bring a copy of this complaint and deliver it to your affected bank.
– If this report does not help you to recover the scammed money, you can file a claim through the Bank of Spain.
– Look for information about you that you have been able to contribute to the malicious web using the egosurfing to make sure no private information has been shared. If you have found exposed data, you can request your right to be forgotten through the Spanish Agency for Data Protection.
– If you have received a notification from the AEAT and you have doubts, you can visit their website and see examples of frauds that have been created impersonating them and even report them if you have received one.
You can also contact the Tax agency to check the information of the SMS or emails received and they will help you solve this problem through their chat.

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LONDON – Bristow Group Inc has announced the signing of long-term maintenance support agreements with Leonardo Helicopters for airframes and Pratt & Whitney for engines on their global fleet of AW319 helicopters.
Previous maintenance agreements
Prior to the negotiation of the recent contractual arrangements, Bristow previously held a more limited power-by-the-hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with Leonardo for the airframes.
The legacy Bristow fleet of AW319s was thus covered by multiple, disparate PBH agreements for airframe maintenance.
The Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines were maintained on a time and cost of materials basis.
The brokering of the new long-term agreements with the key airframe and engine manufacturers will mean a far more consistent global maintenance support program for the Bristow Group fleet.
“Following the merger of Era and Bristow in June 2020, we have been working for two years to align our AW139 maintenance support agreements on the most favorable terms possible for Bristow,” said Stuart Stavley, Senior Vice President, Global Fleet Management.
“The cost certainty contained in these agreements is particularly valuable given the broader economic backdrop of the current inflationary environment.”
The aggregate buy-in cost is approximately $55 million, which will be paid in installments between June and December 2022.
“These long-term agreements provide greater certainty and better economics for our global AW139 fleet,” said Bristow President and CEO Chris Bradshaw.
“In addition to the direct investment benefits, which we expect to deliver unlevered, cash-on-cash returns of approximately 20 percent over the life of the agreements.”
“These new support programs will result in maintenance expenses that are more directly correlated with flight hours and provide more predictable cash flows for the Company.”
“In addition, we believe the standardization of these maintenance programs and associated reserves enhances the value of Bristow’s AW139 aircraft, and we believe the totality of the agreements, inclusive of enhanced cash flows for the Company, represents substantial value creation for Bristow shareholders.”
Avionics & additional support
In addition to the AW139 agreements for airframe and powerplant support, Bristow has also signed an agreement with aerospace conglomerate Honeywell for the AW139 avionics suite.
Bristow has also signed a long-term maintenance agreement with General Electric for support of its AW189 and S-92 engines.
About Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies. It provides commercial search and rescue (SAR) services in several countries and public sector SAR services in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Additionally, the Company offers ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S.
The new long-term maintenance agreement package represents a significant step by Bristow Group for its longer-term fleet maintenance.
Specifically the new arrangements aligns multiple, disparate agreements into one cohesive maintenance program package which will result in lower maintenance costs and improved cash flow for the company.

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How to Learn Singing Florence + the Machine’s “Heavy In Your Arms”
Learning to sing a particular song can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of mastering Florence + the Machine’s iconic song, “Heavy In Your Arms.” We’ll explore the unique vocal technique used in this song and highlight other popular songs that employ a similar style. Along the way, we’ll provide practical advice and recommend relevant resources from Singing Carrots to support your learning journey.
The Unique Vocal Technique: Belting
One of the distinctive aspects of “Heavy In Your Arms” is Florence Welch’s powerful and emotive vocal delivery. She utilizes a vocal technique called belting, which involves singing at full volume with a higher chest voice coordination. This technique adds a sense of intensity and raw emotion to the performance.
Belting is commonly used in various genres like pop, rock, and musical theater. Other popular songs that feature belting include “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele and “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston.
Practical Tips for Learning the Song
Here are some practical tips to help you learn and master “Heavy In Your Arms”:
- Start by listening to the original recording of the song multiple times. Pay attention to Florence Welch’s vocal dynamics, phrasing, and emotional expression.
- Use Singing Carrots’ vocal range test to determine if the song suits your vocal range. This will help you choose the appropriate key to sing in.
- Read Singing Carrots’ article on breath support to develop the necessary control and power for belting.
- Practice vocal warm-up exercises, such as the How to Twang Exercise and the How to Growl Exercise, to strengthen your voice and improve your vocal technique.
- Utilize Singing Carrots’ pitch accuracy test and vocal pitch monitor to ensure you’re hitting the correct notes and staying on pitch.
- Refer to Singing Carrots’ article on articulation for tips on pronouncing the lyrics clearly and effectively.
- Use Singing Carrots’ educational singing course to learn more about vocal techniques, theory, and practical exercises that can improve your overall singing abilities.
Learning to sing “Heavy In Your Arms” by Florence + the Machine is an exciting endeavor. By incorporating the belting technique and following the practical tips provided, you can enhance your vocal skills and deliver a captivating performance. Remember to explore Singing Carrots’ resources, such as the vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and educational singing course, to further develop your singing abilities. Enjoy the journey of mastering this beautiful and powerful song!

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The lawsuit was filed this week in the U.S District Court of Virginia and it alleges that Lidl intentionally chose its name and logo to cause confusion for consumers and thus infringe upon and interfer with consumer understanding of the Kroger brand.
The Kroger brand “Private Selection” accounted for nearly $2 billion profit and has been running in the U.S based stores for almost 20 years.
Both companies use their respective brands for upscale private label foods. Kroger uses the brand for thousands of items in more than 100 product categories. Kroger alleged further that Lidl’s logo resembles Kroger’s.
“New to the U.S., Lidl promises its customers a ‘retooled, refreshed and rethought’ grocery experience, but with its Preferred Selection logo, the opposite is true,” Kroger’s complaint alleged. “It is neither new nor fresh, but instead a confusingly similar simulation of Kroger’s Private Selection mark.”
“It is well known that the grocery industry is and always has been intensely competitive,” Kroger added. “Prices are not the only factor. Brand loyalty is a major intangible asset; it keeps customers coming back for more. Lidl’s Preferred Selection logo is certain to interfere with the demonstrated, immense customer brand loyalty to Kroger’s Private Selection. The damage cannot be calculated or recompensed.”
In a statement to SN, a Lidl spokesman declined comment on the suit but said, “Preferred Selection is a unique specialty brand that was developed by Lidl and has been positively accepted by our customers.”
Kroger’s complaint charges Lidl with violations of federal trademark and service mark infringement; unfair competition; dilution; and violates Virginia’s Consumer Protection Act. It said it was seeking damages in excess of $75,000 and an injunction.


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There are numerous images of Postman Pat cakes online which isn't surprising considering how popular the character and TV show are.
If you are wanting to create a Postman Pat birthday cake to surprise your child on their special day, look no further as we have put together an easy to follow tutorial for a total showstopper. This cake takes approximately three and a half hours to make and will serve 12-14 people.
It is suitable for anyone to eat but for younger children, you may wish to remove the fondant so it isn't too sweet. If you need an extra pair of hands to help, you can get your child to weigh out ingredients and mix them. If your child's of secondary school age, they can even help prepare and arrange the fondant shapes too. So, if you are ready, let's get started on making a Postman Pat van cake that will be a sure favourite for all Postman Pat loving toddlers.
25cm square cake tin (you can use three to bake all the cakes at the same time if you wish).
30cm cake board.
For the cake:
300g softened butter.
300g caster sugar.
6 eggs, beaten.
300g self-raising flour.
1.5 tsp vanilla essence.
300g good-quality strawberry jam.
500g red fondant icing.
250g grey fondant icing.
250g green fondant icing.
100g black fondant icing.
100g yellow fondant icing.
A small amount of royal icing.
Edible icing flowers.
Postman Pat cake toppers.
1) Begin by preheating the oven to 180°C/160°C fan assisted/gas mark 4 and then lightly greasing your cake tin and lining the bottom with greaseproof paper.
2) In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3) Sift in the flour and add the eggs bit by bit, mixing well. Add the vanilla essence and combine.
4) Divide the batter into three equal portions to make three cakes. Add one portion into the cake tin and smooth out the surface with the back of a wooden spoon.
5) Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden on top and springy to the touch.
6) Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before decorating. Repeat for the other two cakes.
7) Level each cake so that the top is flat, and using the jam and some of the buttercream between each, layer the three sponge cakes together.
8) Trim around the edges of the cakes to make them as straight as possible and then cut a rectangle out that measures approximately 24cm by 20cm. At one end of your rectangle, cut away half the height of the cake to form the bonnet area of your Postman Pat van cake and then cut into the remaining cake at a slight angle to form the windshield.
9) Now you have the base structure for your birthday cake, cover it in the remaining buttercream and place in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
10) Roll out your green fondant until it is large enough to cover the cake board. Cut around the board with a sharp knife, and then place the fondant on the top to create a grass-like base.
11) Roll out 100g of the grey fondant to create a road and place this in the centre of the cake board.
12) Take your Postman Pat van cake out of the fridge and roll out the red fondant. Cover the cake entirely and trim off any excess at the bottom. Carefully lift your covered cake and place it into the road on the cake board.
13) Use the black fondant to cut out four wheels and stick these to the van using a little royal icing.
14) Roll out the remaining grey fondant and cut out the windscreen, windows and hubcaps for the wheels. Fix these in place with royal icing.
15) Use the yellow icing to create a number plate, headlights and the Royal Mail wording for the side of the van and stick these to the van.
16) Use the remaining royal icing to attach the edible flowers to the grass on the cake board and place your toppers on the board for the final details. Your Postman Pat van cake is now finished!
If you are struggling to find suitable cake toppers, you can make your own Pat and Jess cake toppers using Rice Krispie treats and fondant. Simply mould the rice krispie treats into the shape of the character and cover with the right fondant colours. For Pat, you'll need a blue icing to create his postman's uniform and a peachy colour for his face and hands. You can use a little food colouring to paint the finer details of his face such as his rosy red cheeks and you can even mould a parcel or some letters for him to hold using white fondant.
For Jess, you'll primarily need black and white fondant with a tiny bit of red to create her collar, pink for her nose and green for her eyes. Once finished, you can stand them on the cake board alongside your van cake or maybe even pop Jess on the roof!
If you want to make the figures even more sturdy, you can insert a plastic lolly stick through the Rice Krispie shapes before covering with fondant.
If you know a party guest has allergies such as gluten or dairy intolerance, you can change the flour for almond or oat flour. For a butter alternative, you can try a mixture of half coconut oil, half unsweetened applesauce. The cake may taste a little different but the texture should remain similar.
Due to the fondant covering, this cake can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks and the cake will remain fresh. Just make sure that there is no exposed cake and then keep it wrapped in film or within a storage container. Make sure the room is not too humid as otherwise, the fondant may become sticky.
This cake can also be refrigerated, but again, it needs to be wrapped completely or kept in an airtight container.
If you want to freeze your creation, you can do so and it will keep for up to a year. To do this, it needs to be wrapped completely and then placed in a sealed bag or container. Just make sure you take it out of the freezer a couple of days before you want to serve it to allow it to thaw completely.
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Qatar Airways flew Americans and other foreigners on the first commercial flight out of Kabul’s international airport since US forces withdrew at the end of August.
Mutlaq al-Qahtani, Qatar’s special envoy to Afghanistan, said Thursday the Hamid Karzai International Airport is “fully up and running” and that another flight is set to take off on Friday.
“Call it what you want, a charter or a commercial flight, everyone has tickets and boarding passes,” al-Qahtani said of the first flight. “Hopefully, life is becoming normal in Afghanistan.”
The White House confirmed on Thursday that US citizens and legal permanent residents were on the chartered Qatar Airways flight and thanked Doha for its role in facilitating operations at the airport.
“Today’s safe flight is the result of careful and hard diplomacy and engagement,” National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said in a statement.
A senior US official told the Associated Press that two senior Taliban officials were involved in facilitating the departure of 200 foreigners on Thursday's flight, which also included citizens of Germany, Hungary and Canada.
Technical teams from Qatar and Turkey have been working with the Taliban to restore operations at the Kabul airport, which the United Nations has warned must be reopened to ensure humanitarian aid can reach Afghanistan’s impoverished population.
Speaking from the tarmac on Thursday, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid thanked the Qatari government and said the airport would be ready for commercial flights “in the very near future.”
Commercial flights at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul were canceled in the wake of the Taliban takeover last month. The military side of the airport was used by the United States and its partners until Aug. 31 to evacuate more than 123,000 civilians.
Scores of those remaining, including Americans and at-risk Afghans, have since tried to leave Afghanistan on chartered evacuation flights from an airport in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, but the Taliban has reportedly blocked those without the required paperwork from getting on planes.
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States intends to hold the Taliban to its pledge to give safe passage to Americans and Afghans with valid travel documents. The top US diplomat said international recognition of the Islamist group, which unveiled an all-male caretaker government this week, was a long way off and would depend on whether the Taliban can live up to its commitments on women’s rights, freedom of travel and counterterrorism.
Thursday's White House statement said the Taliban have been cooperative in facilitating the departure of Americans, describing their "businesslike and professional” dealings as “a positive first step.”


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This baked mac-and-cheese is creamy, delicious, and has a terrific surprise topping. First: the mac-and-cheese itself. It's perfectly yummy without being overly gooey or buttery (not that those things can't be good sometimes too!). The flavor is a little more interesting than my usual stove-top recipe because it uses a combination of cheddar and swiss cheeses. I found a great package of a pre-grated Swiss-Gruyere blend on sale at the store, which definitely sped things up, but you can use any combination of cheeses that appeals to you.
The topping is what really makes this recipe shine. The method for making flavored breadcrumbs in the food processor is extremely easy and gives excellent results. The crunch from the breadcrumbs and the acid from the sun-dried tomatoes provide the perfect contrast to the mac-and-cheese underneath.
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese with Sun Dried Tomatoes (adapted from The Arugula Files, original recipe here)
1 1/2 lbs. rotini pasta (or another short pasta)
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, patted dry
1 1/2 cupa panko
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyere and/or Swiss cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Boil the pasta until just shy of al dente. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Meanwhile, put shallot into a food processor and pulse until diced. Without removing the shallot, add garlic and pulse until diced. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, pulse. Finally, add panko to the food processor and pulse until all ingredients are combined. Set the seasoned breadcrumbs aside until the pasta is finished.
3. When pasta is just shy of al dente, strain and then add it back to hot pan. Immediately add the milk and cheeses, and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spray a large casserole dish with oil. Pour in the pasta. Cover pasta with panko mixture.
5. Bake until top is golden brown (about 8-12 minutes).


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Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a woman in Philadelphia while her young daughter was also home. The victim's family identified her as 22-year-old Stephanie Dzikowski.
The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m. Thursday night in the Port Richmond section of the city. Neighbors found Dzikowski in an upstairs bedroom shot in the head. Her 2-year-old daughter, Clarissa, was found safe inside the home. According to police, the woman's boyfriend and father wasn't home at the time of the shooting. Police say he was out buying milk. Homicide detectives believe the gunman was lurking outside and saw the boyfriend leave to go to the store.
The memorial for Dzikowski grew on the doorstep of her home on Friday as neighbors and relatives mourned the young mother with a promising future.
"Sick to the stomach, she was a sweet person, she never bothered anybody. Her and her boyfriend had no problems with anybody," said neighbor Marie Larkins.
There is surveillance video from a store up the block right around the time of the murder. Neighbors say they heard a gunshot then saw a man in a hoodie fleeing south, being chased by a neighbor.
"It doesn't seem like this is any type of random home invasion or anything like that . It seems like that this particular home at least was targeted," said Philadelphia Police Lt. John Stanford.
"She just put a down payment on a house. Somebody must have known she had money, thought she still had it and wanted it," said her cousin Michael McGovern.
"She grew up into a beautiful woman. She has a beautiful little girl. Starting a new career, graduated from school, was working in a dental office and now this," neighbor," Larkins told FOX 29.
Detectives don't have a motive for the murder. They questioned the father and boyfriend for several hours along with neighbors. Police have little to go on.
"At this point and time it doesn't appear any items are missing from the property," Clark explained.


Summer is over, but now with this fresh goodfeeling and uplifting track by Stupid Goldfish. This high after-summer track brings you back to the sunny days of last summer. From the moment the trumpets strikes this track, you will find yourself on a islad with love, cocktails and wonderfull memories.
The vocals by Emelie Cyreus gives this track everything it needs. It’s a non stop groove of happiness and positive vibes. Stupid Goldfish did something amazing on this tune and we are happy that good music has been found by Warner Music.
This track will do fine on the radio, but if you want to use a secreat weapon for your deep and chill dj sets, than “No Better Love” is that what you need.


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SINGAPORE - Owners of 2G mobile phones here will no longer be able to use their devices from April 1, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said in a press release on Monday (March 27).
The 2G network will be shut down in stages by Singapore's three mobile network operators - M1, Singtel and StarHub. The shutdown will be completed by April 18.
IMDA reminded all remaining 2G mobile users to switch to 3G or 4G handsets as soon as possible so as to continue using their mobile plans.
These users will be able to retain their numbers and subscription plan on the 3G/4G networks at no additional cost and with no recontract.
In approving the telcos' request for the cessation of the 2G network, IMDA took into consideration the evolving technological landscape and the migration of consumers to 3G and 4G technologies, which offer more service features and higher data speeds.
The 2G network was first introduced in Singapore in 1994. The cessation of 2G mobile services was first announced in 2015.


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“The Body as Canvas and Page: The Use of Visual Literacy and Literary Imagery in the Anatomy of Poetry"
Thursday, Oct. 9 8:00 p.m. Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames
Dr. Gabriella Miotto, MD, MPH, will lead the presentation, field questions and answers, and – if time allows and audience members are interested – conduct a mini workshop on "The Use of Visual Literacy and Literary Imagery in the Anatomy of Poetry."
About the event: The body, in health or in illness, has a literacy of its own, an alphabet of sensations, emotions or symptoms. At times, it may seem like our body is using a system of hieroglyphics, and challenging us to an effective interpretation. The way it speaks its own language calls for an ongoing translation, a conversation between the visual literacy of imagery and the literary imagery of poetry.
Dr. Miotto writes: "As a family physician and poet, I have long been intrigued by the imagery that emerges from the way we perceive bodily symptoms and dreams. I have found that poetry has a certain power to act as a scaffolding/link between the environments of body/matter and emotions/intellect in a manner that can improve well-being and allow us to understand ourselves more deeply, and to assist in the ways we communicate our thoughts and very selves."
IF there’s interest and time, the mini-workshop will follow the presentation: "Participants will have the opportunity to explore 2-3 personal dream images or physically-represented symptoms, construct visuals of a photographic collage that “speak” in their own right of these images and then work with words that “distill” those images and echo them into poetry in an ekphrastic exercise of blending visuals with their literary counterparts."
The English Department, MFA program in CWE and Women’s and Gender Studies program and students are sponsoring Dr. Miotto’s visit.

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‘If the whistleblowers’ testimony is true, is Garland complicit in the cover-up and the slow-rolling by commission or by omission? As a former judge, Garland well knows that crimes of omission are still crimes.’
Impartially investigating wrongdoing by someone who has the power to fire you is virtually impossible, at least if you intend to keep your job.
That’s why, in an Appropriations Committee hearing in April 2022, I asked Attorney General Merrick Garland whether he and the Biden Department of Justice were overseeing Delaware US Attorney David Weiss’ investigation covering at least $8.3 million acquired over a short period by the Biden family via shady foreign influence deals.
“[Weiss] is in charge of that investigation. There will not be interference of any political or improper kind,” Garland testified.
Garland’s response became a pivotal moment of contrast for investigators, who were simultaneously being stymied by Garland’s DOJ behind closed doors.
This testimony set off a series of events that led to recently released sworn testimony of apolitical IRS criminal investigators working the case.
They testified that the Garland DOJ helped hamstring perhaps the most devastatingly slimy scandal in the history of the American presidency.
Indeed, that testimony revealed a far different reality than that portrayed to me by Garland.
IRS criminal investigator Gary Shapley testified that Weiss told him, “I am not the deciding person on whether charges are filed.”
And another, unidentified IRS whistleblower corroborated Shapley’s testimony, saying, “[Weiss] really wasn’t in charge,” because he had to go through Biden “political appointees,” noting that DOJ officials in DC and California blocked Weiss from bringing charges.
Gary Shapley memorialized Weiss’ words in an email, documenting that “Weiss requested special counsel authority [to bring charges against Hunter Biden] when it was sent to DC and Main DOJ denied his request and told him to follow the process.”
A senior IRS agent witnessed the conversation and replied to Shapley’s email, “Thanks Gary. You covered it all.”
If these investigators’ testimony is accurate, Garland’s statements to me last year, to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in March and to the public in a Friday press conference were inaccurate. Did he know this?
Something Garland said last Friday is potentially revealing: “I don’t know how it would be possible for anybody to block [Weiss] from bringing a prosecution, given that he has that authority.”
The phrasing here suggests a certain dissociation from reality, as if efforts by Biden’s political appointees to thwart Weiss technically shouldn’t have happened, even if they did.
In other words, entirely consistent with the reality portrayed by the whistleblowers, it’s possible that Weiss sought to bring charges yet Biden-appointed prosecutors who worked for Garland pushed back, leading Weiss to stop or fatally delay that critical effort to prosecute far more substantial alleged crimes.
This allows Garland to deny that he himself blocked Weiss — perhaps instead turning a blind eye while his subordinates blocked him — and talk publicly about Weiss’ vague, theoretically expansive authorities.
Garland used a similar verbal dodge in addressing testimony that Weiss sought special counsel status: “Mr. Weiss never made that request to me.” But did he make it to one of Garland’s subordinates?
For his part, Weiss wrote the House Judiciary Committee at Garland’s behest, stating that he’d “been granted ultimate authority over this matter, including responsibility for deciding where, when and whether to file charges.”
This statement contradicts the now-released whistleblowers’ testimony. And its vagueness generates more questions than answers: What does “ultimate authority” mean? Could others limit his “responsibility” for decision-making via bureaucratic foot-dragging? Who else helped draft the letter?
In my 2022 questioning of Garland, I asked: How can the American people be confident in a Biden administration investigation of the Bidens?
“Because we put the investigation in the hands of a Trump appointee,” Garland replied.
In light of recent testimony, whether it was truly in his hands is now highly questionable.
Garland continued, “And because you have me as the attorney general, who is committed to the independence of the Justice Department from any influence from the White House in criminal matters.”
Garland may well be committed to that concept, but does it matter if he’s asleep at the wheel of a department run amok with politics?
His job is not to pontificate high-minded hopes, but to ensure that our Justice Department dispenses justice.
If the whistleblowers’ testimony is true, is Garland complicit in the cover-up and the slow-rolling by commission or by omission?
As a former judge, Garland well knows that crimes of omission are still crimes.
It’s important to remember what was being swept under the rug and why career investigators were left aghast.
They were watching Weiss being rebuffed by DOJ, while they were aware that Hunter Biden had said in a text message to his Chinese Communist Party business partner, “I am sitting here with my father” and if the “commitment” isn’t fulfilled, “I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.”
Less than a week later, as he was demanding a $5 million payment, he followed up: “The Bidens are the best I know at doing exactly what the Chairman [in China] wants from this partnership.”
Within 10 days, more than $5 million had hit Hunter Biden’s bank accounts thanks to his CCP-affiliated partners, who evidently took his extortionary threat very seriously — so much so that they were willing to cough up $5 million to avoid the Bidens’ “forever grudge.”
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has indicated that the House may soon initiate an investigation into these shocking whistleblower allegations and whether DOJ’s conduct and public statements merit Garland’s impeachment.
Despite gasps and pearl-clutching from the expected places, McCarthy’s stance is the only responsible response to these revelations.
Congress is the only institution that has the capability of getting to the truth here.
And as Watergate demonstrated, the path may be painful, but is necessary to restore confidence in our nation’s institutions.
Even in this hyper-partisan era, most Americans still long for truth and equal justice under the law.

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3 Quick Facts about College Dropout Rates
There are a lot of metrics in place that gauge the effectiveness of P-12 schooling in the U.S. and shine a particularly bright light on public schools, particularly when they are failing students. Dropout rates are just one of the factors taken into account when these numbers are calculated and tend to weigh heavily on the schools and districts who have low percentages.
The same does not seem to be true once the high school years pass though. Compared to P-12 institutions, colleges and universities seemingly get a pass when it comes to dropout rates – perhaps because in the past, higher education was considered more of a privilege and less of a right. A college dropout was simply walking away from the assumed higher quality of life that came with the degree, but still had opportunity to excel without it.
That’s not the case anymore. As of 2013, 17.5 million students were enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. More than ever, colleges and universities have a responsibility to not simply admit students, but ensure they are guided properly to graduation. In other words, institutions of higher education should not be able to just take their student’s money and say “good luck.” They should provide the tools necessary for students to successfully achieve a college education and anticipate the issues that could prevent that.
Authors Ben Miller and Phuong Ly discussed the issue of the U.S. colleges with the worst graduation rates in their book College Dropout Factories. Here is some information about those schools—it may shock you.
- Some colleges have graduation rates as low as 8 percent. Washington Monthly that ranked the U.S. schools with the lowest six-year graduation rates among colleges and universities, including public ones like the University of the District of Columbia (8%), Haskell Indian Nations University (9%), Oglala Lakota College (11%), Texas Southern University (13%) and Chicago State University (13%).
- Several of these schools have high percentages of underrepresented minorities attending. A quick scan of the University of the District Columbia’s official page shows graduation rate numbers through the end of the 2003 – 2004 school year (the past nine years, strangely, are nowhere to be found). The school boasts 51.2 percent underrepresented minorities in the study body, including 47 percent that are Black.
In the case of Chicago State University, the latest statistics show some improvement from the 2010 ones. The six-year graduation rate is up to 21 percent – but the transfer-out rate is nearly 30 percent. The school has 92 percent underrepresented minorities that attend – 86 percent who are black and 70 percent who are female.
But good are those numbers if these students are not actually benefitting from their time in college because they receive no degree?
- P-12 schools rigorously track and hold themselves accountable for dropout rates. Colleges do not.
In all cases of college dropout factories, the P-12 institutions chalk up a victory on their end. They graduated the students and also saw them accepted into a college. What happens after that is between the students and their higher education choices.
This, to me, is a problem. The accountability for student success extends beyond the years that they are in P-12 classrooms. Graduation from high school, and acceptance into college, should never be the final goal of P-12 educators. That is not a victory. That is only halftime.
As far as the colleges and universities are concerned, higher accountability should be demanded from educators, students, parents and really any Americans that want the best economy and highest-educated population. Public institutions, in particular, should be subject to restructuring or take over if dropout rates are too high. The lack of delivery on the college degree dream at many of these schools is appalling, frankly, and has gone on long enough.
What do you think—should colleges be more accountable for the graduation rates of their students, especially given the necessity of a college education today?

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A lawmaker and Gabriela Women’s Party condemned President Rodrigo Duterte after the chief executive admitted molesting their maid when he was a teenager.
Gabriela called on the President to resign on Sunday, December 30, saying he was unfit to lead the country for bragging about attempted rape.
“This latest confession has brought shame not only on himself but on the entire nation that trusted him to lead judiciously and righteously. He has proven himself unworthy of his position and should resign,” said Gabriela.
“The maniac in Malacañang has proven that he had no qualms violating the rights of women, people of lower stature and viewed them as his own personal toy,” Gabriela said.
On Saturday, December 29, Duterte told a huge crowed gathered in Kidapawan City, Cotabato that he had confessed his lewd act to a priest when he was a teenager. The President said he had supposedly tried to insert his finger inside their maid’s underwear. The priest admonished him by ordering him to pray 5 Our Fathers and 5 Hail Marys.


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ZIMBABWEANS living in South Africa are scared of an outbreak of xenophobic attacks following “reckless” statements made by the neighbouring country’s leader Cyril Ramaphosa at an ANC campaign rally a few days ago. With indications of instability already evident in the volatile Kwazulu Natal region, Ramaphosa stoked further tensions last week when he warned his government will not allow foreigners without permits to set up business or settle in southern Africa’s biggest economy.
“Everybody just arrives in our township and rural areas and set bases without licenses and permits. We are going to bring this to an end and whoever doing this, wherever they come from, they must know,” Ramaphosa said. But opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema reacted angrily to Ramaphosa’s unguarded rant arguing Africans needed to unite and not be blinded by artificial colonial boundaries.


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Percy Bysshe Shelley
Biography of Percy Bysshe Shelley
Shelley, born the heir to rich estates and the son of an Member of Parliament, went to University College, Oxford in 1810, but in March of the following year he and a friend, Thomas Jefferson Hogg, were both expelled for the suspected authorship of a pamphlet entitled The Necessity of Atheism.
In 1811 he met and eloped to Edinburgh with Harriet Westbrook and, one year later, went with her and her older sister first to Dublin, then to Devon and North Wales, where they stayed for six months into 1813. However, by 1814, and with the birth of two children, their marriage had collapsed and Shelley eloped once again, this time with Mary Godwin.
Along with Mary's step-sister, the couple travelled to France, Switzerland and Germany before returning to London where he took a house with Mary on the edge of Great Windsor Park and wrote Alastor (1816), the poem that first brought him fame.
In 1816 Shelley spent the summer on Lake Geneva with Byron and Mary who had begun work on her Frankenstein. In the autumn of that year Harriet drowned herself in the Serpentine in Hyde Park and Shelley then married Mary and settled with her, in 1817, at Great Marlow, on the Thames. They later travelled to Italy, where Shelley wrote the sonnet Ozymandias (written 1818) and translated Plato's Symposium from the Greek. Shelley himself drowned in a sailing accident in 1822.
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The Triumph of Life
Swift as a spirit hastening to his task
Of glory & of good, the Sun sprang forth
Rejoicing in his splendour, & the mask
Of darkness fell from the awakened Earth.
The smokeless altars of the mountain snows
Flamed above crimson clouds, & at the birth
Of light, the Ocean's orison arose
To which the birds tempered their matin lay,
All flowers in field or forest which unclose

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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Itasca and Koochiching counties for today. The Warning is in effect from Noon today until 6pm.
The combination for high wind gusts and dry air have created a dangerous situation this weekend for fires across the Northland. Campers and Hunters are urged to check out the local fire burning restrictions online at:
Posted by Meteorologist Jeff Edmondson


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Sadie’s puppies are now five weeks old. They are active, playful, and busy wrestling during the day. They are experiencing new textures and play areas and their progress is going great in their initial training. These beautiful chocolate puppies are leaning their independence and getting ready for their forever homes with noise therapy and daily socialization. Next week will be the official puppy matching day for all on this reservation list. We currently still have one female remaining in this litter.
Sadie’s puppies are now four weeks old today. They have been moved to their indoor/outdoor space and learning to move in a “high speed wobble”. They are learning to play together as a pack with wrestling and tug-o-war is their favorite activity. Litter box training, crate training, noise therapy, and basic sit and stay is in full swing this week. Our temperment testing will be ongoing as we look for which puppy to match with each family. This is such a gorgeous litter with great coats, temperaments, and conformation. Due to a recent cancellation we now have two females available in this litter.
Sadie’s puppies are three weeks old today. They are starting to move around, explore, and play with each other more. This is a big week of development for them. By next week they will transition to their outdoor space and begin some of their training (litter box, crate, toys, sit stay, etc). Here is a fun video this week to watch them in action.
Sadie’s puppies are two weeks old today. They are growing fast. Their eyes and ears are just beginning to open and this brings with it a whole new exciting world for them. They are scooting around exploring their surroundings as they experience these new sensations. Noise therapy is already beginning for them to get them used to common sounds. We are handling each puppy daily to get them used to human smell, touch, and to create calm and balanced puppies. This week will again be spent primarily under their mother’s care and they will spend most of their days nursing and sleeping as their little bodies grow!
Sadie’s puppies have reached the week-1 mark and all are doing very well! Their eyes and ears are still closed as they spend the majority of their time nursing and sleeping under the watchful eye of their mother. They are getting handled daily to get them used to human touch and smell. Over the next week their eyes and ears will begin to open and it will literally open up a whole new world to them.

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The purpose of this blog is to show off John Lofgreen's Alaskan world through his wildlife art and nature photography. It will explain his painting techniques, and report on his latest activities including exotic journeys around the world.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
A Mystery Bird and Other Stuff.
My nephew Jeremy sent me a few more photos from Petersburg, including a mystery bird. This is not it. In fact, it's the local scavenger that hangs around his neighborhood.
Jeremy says he took this photo out of his window.
Another bird photo taken from his window. Also not the mystery bird. It's the dark, Northwestern race of the Song Sparrow.
This is the bird in question. Clearly a merganser, although it's not at all clear, concerning both focus and species.
At first I confidently e-mailed Jeremy, telling him it was a male, Common Merganser. Now I'm not entirely sure. It has odd markings. It may be a wierd Red-breasted Merganser, or possibly a hybrid of the two species. Any thoughts on the subject?
Yesterday I had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal at my nephew Danny's house in Wasilla. That's him at the head of the table. His wife Angie, at the bottom of the photo is a wonderful cook.
After stuffing my face, I went for a short walk with two of my nieces through the neighborhood. Surprisingly, there is no snow in Wasilla right now.
The temperature never rose above the low teens farenhiet. That's Jessie in the photo above.
Jessie leads her little sister Olivia through the woods on their property.
Late afternoon alpenglow on the nearby, Talkeetna Mountains.


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Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is justifiably famous for its rugged cliffs, quiet coves, expansive sandy bays and picturesesque villages. The coastal trails are wild and exposed, with undulating terrain and spectacular views. The course is challenging but the views presented to you around each corner make this one that must be experienced. A choice of 4 distances.
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You know Im exactly the same as you right now, iv'e been trying to show the world attention through music, we should defenitly collab and make some awesome beats together! PM me if you want to...
(BTW.. What program do you use? I usually use Ableton Live 8..)
Thanks for you review! I'm sorry i have to decline this invitation for collab bcause i have so less time (cause of work and school) and only half an hour a day on the pc...ù
However I think I abandon myself this project (of making this music) i have with some friends of mine, cause actually I play guitar and drums in two different hard rock bands, and THERE is the real me! These songs (I made another one called Hyper Speed) are based on a rhythm I made for guitar... but i took it and mixed on Fruity Loops...
I'm sorry again, hope you'll show the world your music qualities (I heard your 2 songs here, they are great!!)


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As we have discussed previously, there are two LEGO Elves sets that are going to be released at the beginning of August. This will bring the LEGO Elves line to eight sets in total, which makes it a very doable theme to collect. The sets are also very beautiful with many unique and interesting elements and really sweet characters. You can check out reviews of the previously released sets here: 2015 LEGO Elves Sets Video-Reviews, and today we will take a look at the two new sets in more detail. 🙂
➡ #41077 LEGO ELVES AIRA’S PEGASUS SLEIGH: Fly up to the sky in a magical sleigh pulled by flying horses! Build a flying sleigh with Aira Windwhistler, the Wind Elf! Fly up to the clouds pulled by Starshine and Rufus, the 2 pegasi to help the LEGO Elves find the magic wind key they need to send their lost friend Emily Jones back to the human world. Load up the chest with cookies for the journey and then follow the magic map with Aira and Azari Firedancer, the Fire Elf, to an ancient windmill in the sky. Miku the baby dragon has the last key, but how will the elf friends get it from her? Help Aira muster her magic wind powers to blow cookies towards Miku, and distract her long enough to grab the key. Includes Aira Windwhistler and Azari Firedancer mini-doll figures, plus Miku the baby dragon and 2 pegasi: Starshine and Rufus. 319 pieces. Price: $39.99 – BUY HERE
If you have watched the LEGO Elves TV show (see link in at the end of this post), you know using the flying sleigh was an integral part of the story. How it’s presented in this set is changed up a bit, but it still works fine to play out the scene. The main section here is of course the sleigh itself. I particularly like the two horses (one male, one female) and the wing pieces. In the windmill section the little dragon definitely stands out and (like JANBRiCKS mentions in the video), I hope it will be a available in other colors in the future. The printed 2×2 round tiles are also very nice and could be used in other applications. All in all this is a very nice LEGO Elves set. The minifigs are not unique (except for the capes), but the horses and the baby dragon are, so if you are collecting the series you would definitely want to get it.
➡ #41078 LEGO ELVES SKYRA’S MYSTERIOUS SKY CASTLE: Complete the Elves’ epic adventure and send Emily Jones home through the magic portal! Find the magic portal to send Emily Jones back to the human world! The LEGO Elves have completed their quest to find all 4 magic keys needed to open the portal. Now Emily and Naida Riverheart, the Water Elf, must make their way through the obstacles in the amazing Sky Castle to reach the portal while Skyra, the guardian of the portal, watches on from above with her owl, Nascha. Help the elves make their way through the overgrown entrance and use Naida’s magic water powers to find the secret door in the spa behind the waterfall. Then reveal the enchanted staircase to get past the lava kitchen and overcome Skyra’s protective Pegasus, to place all 4 keys into the portal. When you finally face Skyra, convince her to open the portal using her staff. Who knows when Emily will visit the incredible universe of the LEGO Elves again! Includes 3 mini-doll figures: Emily Jones, Naida Riverheart and Skyra, plus Golden Glow the Pegasus and Nascha the owl. 808 pieces. Price: $79.99 – BUY HERE
This is the ultimate LEGO Elves set, and the end of the quest for Emily Jones and her elven friends (at least up to this point). It is a large and well-designed castle representing all of the elemental powers of the elves. Lots of beautiful pieces, nice colors, and the mechanism of the portal is impressive (although as you will see in the video below, it is doesn’t look very good from the back). Emily and Naida are in their regular attire, except for the capes, but Skyra is a brand new and beautifully done figure. Also her horse and her little owl friend are very sweet.
As you know, LEGO Elves is LEGO’s own theme and story, kind of like a fantasy version of the LEGO Friends line. So far all eight sets in the theme were beautifully done and I have no complaints. My two most favorite sets remain the #41075 LEGO Elves Treetop Hideaway and the #41073 LEGO Elves Naida’s Epic Adventure, but the other ones are also excellent.
If you are collecting the theme I would also suggest to pick up the LEGO Elves Playmat. I normally don’t point out such accessories, but this one does compliment the sets beautifully, and one of the strongest points of this entire line is the magical design. If you appreciate the LEGO Elves artwork, there is also a LEGO Elves Diary that I really like. It is just a simple (but very good quality) diary with lined pages, and the front has a little section with a LEGO baseplate you can build on. The artwork on the cover is very pretty. You can find both the playmat and the diary, along with all eight of the LEGO Elves sets at the Online LEGO Shop.
What do you think? How do you like the LEGO Elves sets? Do you collect them? Which one is your favorite? And how do you like the two new sets? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below! 😉
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Join us at The Workman’s Club, Dublin at 1pm on Saturday 30th March for our All Ages Gig!
BIMM Institute Dublin is delighted to welcome Sorcha Richardson as headliner for its third annual All Ages Gig along with performances from Toshín and Classic Yellow. The gig is FREE to attend and everyone is welcome. There is a limited capacity so please RSVP to [email protected]
The All Ages Gig provides a unique opportunity for younger music fans to catch some of the best acts on Dublin’s music scene and previous acts have included BIMM students such as Le Boom, Jafaris, Laoise & Thumper.
Sorcha Richardson is an alternative singer/songwriter from Dublin. Her music has been championed by Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 Radio Show, DIY, Billboard, and Clash Magazine and has gained over 20 million Spotify streams.
Taking inspiration from a variety of music ranging from early Motown to modern soul/R’n’B artists, Toshín’s exhilarating live shows span from chilled out, heartfelt soul to all out James Brown-esque funk goodness, and are guaranteed to have any crowd dancing!
A noisy band from Dublin, Classic Yellow are actually big softies. They are heavily influenced by the sounds of the 60s and 70s and swap between fuzz-fuelled riffs, space age psychedelia and the cheesiest ballads in town.


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Courtyard Decorating Ideas
A courtyard is a secluded area with at least three walls, usually on the exterior of a house near the front entryway, but some of the most spectacular courtyards are inside the house, surrounded on all sides. If you have a courtyard, then you can enhance the look of your courtyard with courtyard decorating ideas. One example of courtyard decorating ideas; decorating with furniture. Choose furniture that makes your courtyard comfortable to enjoy. Ideally, you want to create a space that is tranquil and provides comfortable seating. Home improvement centers offer a variety of tables, chairs and loungers in a wide range of prices. If your budget is tight, visit thrift stores, garage sales and auctions. Ask gardeners you know to donate a few plants and cuttings that you can nurture in your courtyard. Most gardeners are delighted to share their excess plant stock.

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Vane Air Motor Design:
A slotted rotor rotates eccentrically in the chamber formed by the cylinder and cylinder end plates.
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The rotor slots are provided with vanes that move freely to divide the chamber into separate working chambers of different sizes.
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The actual efficiency of these seals is a function of what is called "internal leakage".
Features of Vane Air Motor:
With explosion-proof performance because of the characteristics of the working medium of the pneumatic motor air itself and structural design considerations, can not produce sparks in the work, so it is suitable for explosion, high temperature, dusty occasions, and can be used in the air very humid environment, without the danger of leakage.
The soft characteristics of the pneumatic motor itself enable it to work at full load for a long time, with small temperature rise and overload protection performance.
Vane air motor with high starting torque, can start with load.
Easy to press, simple operation, van air motor can achieve stepless speed regulation.
Compared with the motor, the power size of pneumatic vane motor is small, light weight. Suitable for installation in a narrow location.
Vane Air Motor Working Principle:
ATO vane air motors are produced with power ratings up to approximately 7 kW. To understand how a pneumatic vane motor works is the important step.
The gas with a certain pressure reaches the air distribution plate through the air-controlled reversing valve. At this time, the gas enters the rotary vane air motor in two ways: the pressure gas enters the brake chamber and pushes it away brake piston; or the pressure gas enters the motor chamber from the motor air inlet. The pressurized gas generates pressure on the blades and overcomes a certain friction force to push the high torque air motor rotor to rotate. When the blades leave the air inlet 1 behind the chamber, the chamber is at a critical position A. When the front vane of this chamber reaches the main exhaust port, the adiabatic expansion of the chamber is over and it is at the critical position B.
When the rear vane of this chamber leaves the main exhaust port, enters the critical position C. Chamber undergoes adiabatic compression stage. When the rear vane of the chamber leaves the auxiliary exhaust port, the auxiliary exhaust of this chamber ends and the next cycle of air motor is entered. In this way, the vane type air motor can continuously rotate and output the speed and torque outward.


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In fewer than 24 hours, an online petition asking the Electoral College to elect Hillary Clinton instead of Donald Trump for president of the United States has amassed over two million signatures.
"Mr. Trump is unfit to serve," the petition argues. "His scapegoating of so many Americans, and his impulsivity, bullying, lying, admitted history of sexual assault, and utter lack of experience make him a danger to the Republic."
"Secretary Clinton won the popular vote and should be president," it continues. "The only reason Trump 'won' is because of the Electoral College. But the Electoral College can actually give the White House to either candidate. So why not use this most undemocratic of our institutions to ensure a democratic result?"
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As the petition explains, despite Clinton winning the popular vote on Tuesday, Trump was ultimately able to secure more electoral votes, thus making him the winner and 45th president-elect. But technically, the Electoral College doesn't vote until Dec. 19, and the electors have the power to choose Clinton instead of Trump — thus overturning the "results" of the election.
Specifically, those who have signed the petition are asking some electors to vote against their states in order to make Clinton the winner. But even if the petition reaches its goal of three million signatures, which it is definitely on track to do, it's still highly unlikely the Electoral College will vote Clinton into office.
Historically, 99 percent of electors in the Electoral College have "voted as pledged," and those who haven't have never actually made enough of a difference to sway an election. As the Independent Review Journal so eloquently explains it, "The last time an elector voted against his pledge was in 2004, when one elector voted for John Kerry's running mate, John Edwards, instead of Kerry. His vote, like the votes of every other faithless elector in American history, had no effect on the outcome of the election."
The other big reason why the Electoral College might decide not to vote against Trump is, perhaps, more obvious: In some states, it is illegal for an elector not to vote as pledged — but as critics of the petition argue, a fine pales in comparison to how Trump and his supporters might react if electors were to vote against him after he's already "won."
But the message the petition sends is nonetheless an important one, and further highlights just how many people are shocked, terrified, and angry about the results of this election. It is also an empowering reminder of the importance of democracy, and yet another reminder of how important it is to make your voice heard at the polls.
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Japanese public broadcaster NHK will present the latest iteration of its 8K Super Hi-Vision system at the 2013 NAB Show. The demo will be a highlight of the NAB’s 2013 Futures Park area of the show. It will feature a presentation theater for viewing the system’s 8k video and 22.2-multichannel sound, including content recorded at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The system’s 7680x4320 video format provides 16 times more pixels than HDTV. Its multichannel audio system produces a 3D sound space for viewers located anywhere within a large viewing area. Besides the presentation in the theater, NHK will also show for the first time outside Japan the real-time, over-the-air transmission and reception of Super Hi-Vision broadcasts, using two UHF television channels.
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The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Agricultural Production and Services and Customs and Excise to investigate the Federal Ministry of Agriculture regarding the exportation of yam – alleging that the ministry disregarded the law prohibiting the exportation of yam tubers.
- The lawmaker had moved a motion on the “Need to Determine Why Food Products Prohibited from Exportation is being exported and also did not meet international standards.’’
- Gaza said the exported, rotten yams had raised concern about the capacity of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to check the quality of goods billed for export.
- According to him, the development also called to question the safety of food approved for local consumption by those MDAs.
- “It is now obvious that produce approved for export by the government do not meet with world standards for exportation.’’
- “The (Prohibition) Act, Cap. E22, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 lists Beans, Cassava tuber, Maize, Rice, Yam tuber and their product derivatives as goods absolutely prohibited from exportation from Nigeria. A Bill for an Act to repeal the provisions of the Export Prohibition Act has recently passed second reading in the House.’’


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Providers face shortage of HIV Professionals
The number of people living with HIV infection is outstripping the number of health professionals adequately prepared to meet their needs, according to an Institute of Medicine report. This growing gap is one of several obstacles to expanding HIV testing and access to care. The IOM says the report underscores the importance of health care providers and public health officials being flexible and willing to employ a variety of approaches to meet the needs of HIV-positive individuals. Collaborating on patient care and shifting tasks across providers to the extent permitted by state regulations are just two of the options facilities could use, the IOM says, noting, however, that state scope-of-practice policies can hinder the ability to take full advantage of such approaches.—Visit http://iom.edu.
Handbook Aims to Help Nurses Improve Care
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has prepared a 1,400-page handbook Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. Experts in the field reviewed the literature and their contributions are grouped into six sections: patient safety and quality, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, working conditions—work environment, critical opportunities for patient safety and quality, and tools. "Nurses play a vital role in improving safety and quality of care—not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also in community-based care and care performed by family members," AHRQ said. "Nurses need to know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes." The handbook was funded partly by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.—Visit innovations.ahrq.gov/qualitytools/patient-safety-and-quality-evidence-based-handbook-nurses.
More Medicaid patients, Same Primary Care problems
In much of the country, growth in Medicaid enrollment under health reform will greatly outpace growth in the number of primary care physicians willing to treat new Medicaid patients, according to a study by the Center for Studying Health System Change. And, temporary increases in Medicaid reimbursement meant to entice more primary care physicians into accepting Medicaid patients are unlikely to make much of a difference in the states facing the biggest enrollment jumps, according to the study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The study found that states with the smallest number of primary care physicians per capita overall—generally in the South and Mountain West—potentially will see the largest percentage increases in Medicaid enrollment. In contrast, states with the largest number of PCPs per capita—primarily in the Northeast—will see more modest increases in Medicaid enrollment.—Visit www.hschange.org/CONTENT/1193/.

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This quirky concert style wedding will make you want to kick off your heels and just dance. As you will soon see the entire day looked like so much fun, including the music themed wedding invites and the concert style reception theme. All the way down to the live band and dancing!
There is just so much to be seen. So treat yourself and take a stroll through the full gallery and don't miss a single fabulous image captured by Silk Studios or any of the funky paper goods created by Shindig Bespoke.
Two Peas In A Pod
From Shindig Bespoke: Linda and Rob have a zillion things in common – so much so, that they even included a handful of “fun facts” on their wedding’s program fans!
They share the same astrological sign (Leo), born just days apart. Each from New York, they both graduated from Syracuse University. And it was their shared love of live music that finally brought them together years later at an after party during a New Year’s run of Phish shows in the winter of 2012
For the Love Of Music
The invitation announced the bash with a giant, folded up, full color concert poster. All language included within pointed to the wedding as a music event, complete with a vintage illustration of Radio City Music Hall - one of their favorite venues and a nod to the city they call home.
After an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour, guests found their tables by way of the “Will Call” station where they picked up their escort cards designed like concert ticket
Bring On The Dancing
As the party progressed there were belly dance performances (Linda performs as a belly dancer when not teaching AP Calculus and Statistics), photobooth fun and live covers of favorite Phish songs that brought the whole party onto the dance floor.
The final act, giving everyone the sugar high they needed to make it to the after party, was an elaborate dessert station customized to include a popular local cupcakery, fresh apple cider donuts, and a giant candy bar (with personalized take home bags) that would put Willy Wonka to shame.


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station; while for some purpose of his own--an ill one, I'll warrant--
that Spaniard plays upon her weakness, which, if it be not curbed, may
bring trouble on us all. Now, enough of Betty Dene; I must to my work."
"Sir," said Peter, speaking for the first time, "we would have a
private word with you."
"A private word," he said, looking up anxiously. "Well, speak on. No,
this place is not private; I think its walls have ears. Follow me," and
he led the way into the old chapel, whereof, when they had all passed
it, he bolted the door. "Now," he said, "what is it?"
"Sir," answered Peter, standing before him, "having your leave at last,
I asked your daughter in marriage this morning."
"At least you lose no time, friend Peter; unless you had called her from
her bed and made your offer through the door you could not have done it
quicker. Well, well, you ever were a man of deeds, not words, and what
says my Margaret?"
"An hour ago she said she was content," answered Peter.
"A cautious man also," went on Castell with a twinkle in his eye, "who
remembers that women have been known to change their minds within an
hour. After such long thought, what say you now, Margaret?"
"That I am angry with Peter," she answered, stamping her small foot,
"for if he does not trust me for an hour, how can he trust me for his
life and mine?"
"Nay, Margaret, you do not understand me," said Peter. "I wished not to
bind you, that is all, in case----"
"Now you are saying it again," she broke in vexed, and yet amused. "Do
so a third time, and I will you at your word."
"It seems best that I should remain silent. Speak you," said Peter
"Aye, for truly you are a master of silence, as I should know, if any
do," replied Margaret, bethinking her of the weary months and years of
waiting. "Well, I will answer for you.--Father, Peter was right; I am
content to marry him, though to do so will be to enter the Order of the
Silent Brothers. Yes, I am content; not for himself, indeed, who has so
many faults, but for myself, who chance to love him," and she smiled
"Do not jest on such matters, Margaret."
"Why not, father? Peter is solemn enough for both of us--look at him.
Let us laugh while we may, for who knows when tears may come?"
"A good saying," answered Castell with a sigh. "So you two have plighted
your troth, and, my children, I am glad of it, for who knows when those
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A Justice Series Event
Join us for the documentary Out of Many, One with a panel discussion to follow. True to its founding identity, the United States is still a nation of immigrants. Through the lens of five immigrants who are on their journey to U.S. citizenship, this film depicts some of the many threads that continue to weave the tapestry that is America. It is a reminder of its national motto, “E Pluribus Unum,” Out of Many, One.
Date: Monday, November 18
TIme: 6:30 PM
Location: Davis Theater in Lincoln Square (4614 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago)
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