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Updated: September 13, 2011, 22:25
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HAMILTON, New Zealand(AP) Richie McCaw will become the first All Black to play 100 tests in the World Cup match against Japan on Friday but Dan Carter won't be beside him after dropping out with a back strain on Wednesday.
Carter was hurt in the tournament-opening 41-10 win over Tonga last Friday, but was retained by coach Graham Henry in a strong side containing no surprises. Within hours, Carter pulled up sore in training, and the New Zealand management decided to let him recover to be ready for the crunch Pool A clash next week against France.
Colin Slade, who last started in the 18-5 Tri-Nations loss to South Africa in Port Elizabeth last month, replaced Carter at flyhalf, Jimmy Cowan was brought into the reserves, and fellow scrumhalf Piri Weepu designated as cover for flyhalf.
"The key thing is that Daniel had been recovering well from a stiff lower back,'' All Blacks doctor Deb Robinson said. "We will have him back fully training next week in preparation for the France test.''
In choosing the team to play Japan, Henry gave players who didn't feature against Tonga a chance to press claims for the France match, when New Zealand's best 15 is expected to play.
Other features of the side included the recall of veterans Mils Muliaina, who will appear in his 99th test, center Conrad Smith, who reaches 50 caps, and hooker Keven Mealamu, who has 86. They help make it the most experienced All Blacks side ever, with 776 combined appearances.
Smith and Ma'a Nonu will play their 31st test together in midfield, dropping Sonny Bill Williams, who impressed against Tonga, in the reserves.
Adam Thomson, who didn't play in the opener after hurting his elbow in the Tri-Nations loss to Australia in Brisbane, has recovered to replace Victor Vito at No. 8, and Sam Whitelock takes over from Ali Williams to partner Brad Thorn in the second row.
Andy Ellis, the third-choice scrumhalf, also starts to get game-time, and Cory Jane has slotted on the right wing, pushing Richard Kahui to the left and bumping out Isaia Toeava.
In congratulating McCaw on his achievement, Henry said the skipper was inspirational for his total commitment to enhancing the country's reputation through the All Blacks' success.
"He is incredibly brave, skillful, and a hugely intelligent player who has the total respect of his team through the many deeds and successes he has achieved on the rugby field, and his ability to lead from the front,'' Henry said.
Almost 10 years after his debut, McCaw said of his century: "It's nice to have got there.''
"It's pretty special, but I can't ignore the fact I've got to perform well for the team, that's the most important part,'' he added. "I'll reflect afterwards that playing 100 is cool to do.''
Henry said McCaw will not play every game, meaning he'll likely be rested against Canada, New Zealand's last pool match before the quarterfinals. With the loose forward stocks depleted by the ankle injury to regular No. 8 Kieran Read, Henry said they will juggle the lineup to give all the loosies a rest.
"It's not good for him (McCaw) to play seven weeks in a row,'' Henry said.
Muliaina, who had been level on caps with McCaw until last week, said McCaw's milestone makes the Japan match more special for the team.
"There's no doubt what he brings, the leadership of the team and the respect he has in the team,'' Muliaina said. "The boys will be up for it.''
Muliaina's demotion was a major surprise in the team which played Tonga, and he said it took him a couple of days to get over the disappointment while helping the team prepare for the match against the Pacific islanders.
"It's not until you're not selected that you realize how hard it is not to run out with the boys,'' he said.
Israel Dagg played fullback against Tonga and was one of the All Blacks' stars, and Henry said it was his preference for Dagg at fullback than on the wing, meaning Muliaina probably has a last shot at impressing Henry & Co before the top 15 lines up against France. Muliaina said he was ready to fight for the position and keen to put on a good show on his home ground of Waikato Stadium.
Henry said they had a lot of respect for Japan, more so after its narrow opening loss to France.
"They are physical at the breakdown, play the game at speed and will be a real threat if we let them play like that,'' Henry said. "We need to play at our pace, which is reasonably quick.''
New Zealand beat Japan by a World Cup-record 145-17 in 1995.
New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Richard Kahui, Colin Slade, Andy Ellis; Adam Thomson, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Andrew Hore, John Afoa, Ali Williams, Victor Vito, Jimmy Cowan, Piri Weepu, Sonny Bill Williams.


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Immunohistochemistry: MCP1 Antibody - Strong cytoplasmic positivity with additional staining of luminal membranes was seen in mucus-producing cells of the gastro-intestinal tract. Cells of the CNS and lymphoid tissues were in general negative, except for mast cells, which were strongly positive. In malignant tissues, mucin secreting colo-rectal carcinomas and mucinous cystadenocarcinomas of ovary exhibited strong cytoplasmic staining with additional positivity of luminal membranes. Few other adenocarcinomas were strongly stained in cytoplasm. Malignant gliomas, lymphomas and renal cancers were mainly negative. Image and statement courtesy of the Human Protein Atlas (HPA).
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DynPG is a content management system based on PHP and MySQL. To work with DynPG, you do not need any programing skills. Because of its simple and organized user interface, it is very easy to use. It has a modular structure. It can adapt to any layout with CSS. It is optimized for search engines. It can show a separate view for printing and PDF. Its backend supports multiple languages. It has an editor for form creation.
JoomlaWatch allows you to watch your Web site visitors and bots in real-time from the administration menu, particularly their IP addresses, countries they come from, geographical location on a map, which pages they are viewing, and their browser and operating system. It creates daily and all-time stats from this information plus unique, pageload, and total hits statistics. Furthermore, you can block harmful IP addresses, see blocked attempts stats, evaluate the trend charts, and create goals based on many parameters. In the frontend, it can show the top countries, user, and visit information for certain periods of time.
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Sale of plant in Aruba stalls
Valero Energy Corp. said it will seek other buyers for its Aruba refinery in the Caribbean as the sale of the plant has stalled, a company official told analysts Thursday.
The sale of the 275,000-barrel-a-day refinery in Aruba “is not dead, but it is at a lull,” said Gene Edwards, executive vice president for business development, adding the San Antonio-based company will start talking with other potential buyers.
Valero also has said that it’s looking to sell its plants in Memphis, Tenn., and in Ardmore, Okla. Interest in those plants has come from smaller companies. But because of an uncertain economy and a credit crunch, a sale of the two refineries “probably isn’t going to go forward at this time,” Edwards said.
Valero had said it would spend about $4.5 billion on capital expenditures this year, but now plans to spend $3.7 billion to $3.8 billion.
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Petrobras: Talks to acquire Aruba, Pasadena refineries on hold – Brazil, Caribbean
Published: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
By Fbio Palmigiani, Business News Americas
Brazil’s federal energy company Petrobras has suspended talks to acquire Texas-based Valero Energy’s (NYSE: VLO) Aruba refinery and an increased stake in Pasadena Refining.
“We are not evaluating the Aruba refinery for the moment,” Petrobras downstream director Paulo Roberto Costa told journalists on the sidelines of the Rio Oil and Gas conference. Petrobras previously said it was interested in the refinery, which Valero aims to offload this year.
The refinery has throughput capacity of 275,000b/d. The unit processes lower-cost heavy sour crude oil and can market products in the US Gulf Coast, Florida, the New York harbor and the Caribbean. And the proposed acquisition of Transcor Astra Group’s 50% stake in Pasadena Refining (PRSI), the US company operating the Pasadena refinery in Texas, is on hold, according to Costa.
Petrobras was due to make investments in the refinery but allegedly failed to do so, creating a legal conflict. “We understand Petrobras is suing Astra and not the other way around. We felt very uncomfortable with the situation and decided to sue Astra in the US,” Costa said.
Astra, Belgium group NPM/CNP’s oil trading and refining subsidiary, has said it would sell its stake to Petrobras. “Transcor Astra Group has… exercised its right to put these assets to Petrobras,” NPM/CNP said in a statement earlier this year. “The sale price is subject to valuation by independent appraisers.”
Pasadena has 100,000b/d of installed capacity.
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XMM-Newton observations of β Centauri (B1 III): The temperature structure in the hot plasma and the photosphere-wind connection
We present XMM-Newton observations of the B giant β Centauri (B1 III). The spectra are rich of spectral lines from a wide range of ionization stages which indicate temperatures in the range ~0.1-0.6 keV. Simultaneous fits to the rgs, epic-mos, and epic-pn spectra yield three plasma temperatures (0.1, 0.2, and 0.6 keV), emission measures, and elemental abundances which are quite close to solar values. These temperatures are confirmed by DEM modeling. According to the derived models the intrinsic source X-ray luminosity in the energy range 0.3-10 keV is Lx = 10 × 1030 erg s-1 at a distance of 161 pc. An analysis of the X-ray light curve suggests that the photospheric variability does not have much of an effect on the properties of the X-ray luminosity. The sensitivity of the He-like forbidden and intercombination lines to a strong ultraviolet stellar radiation field is used to constrain the radial distances at which the lines of Ne ix, O vii, and N vi originate.


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Christmas is a holiday celebrated by many across the globe. Wherever you may be on December 25th, we’re sure you’re celebrating one way or another. But have you ever wondered how other countries prepare for Christmas? Like us here in the Philippines, many countries celebrate with a Christmas family vacation or a hearty feast with friends and family. Each country has its own traditional holiday meal. After all, food plays an essential part in our traditions, especially for Christmas.
If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays differently this year, you need not leave the comfort of your home. Get a taste of how other countries celebrate Christmas by whipping up their traditional meals for Christmas dinner! Here are some of the meals from different countries to give you an idea of what to cook for Noche Buena.
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The Western part of the globe loves Christmas turkey for the holidays. Excite your taste buds by giving this savory meal shot for your Noche Buena.
1. Before anything else, preheat the oven to 220°C.
2. Remove the neck and giblets of the turkey and place it in a separate pot with 200 ml water, celery stock, carrot, and herbs. Bring to a boil and simmer aside.
3. Place the turkey in a roasting tin. Slide your hand between the skin and breast meat to loosen. After that, spread some butter unto the breast meat and skin. Season with a pinch of sea salt.
4. To keep the turkey moist during the roasting time, place a lemon (cut in half) in the cavity of the turkey.
5. Roast for 30 minutes or until turkey becomes golden brown. After that, remove the turkey in the oven, then brush with another layer of butter. Stuff the turkey’s cavity with your choice of stuffing.
6. Bring oven heat down to 180°C. Roast turkey again and continue to smear butter every 30 to 40 minutes until turkey is fully cooked.
7. To make the gravy, get the turkey broth and strain, make sure to press through the cooked vegetables.
8. Pour the liquid in the roasting tin you used and stir to get the brown bits from the tin. Add white wine to the mixture. Strain again and reheat.
There you have it, turkey for Christmas dinner!
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Serve some savory seafood for Christmas dinner by getting ideas from the traditional baked oyster dish from France!
1. Remove the oysters from the shells, reserve the bottom part of the shell for later.
2. In a non-stick pan, saute onions in butter. Add the spinach and cook until leaves are wilted. Remove pan from heat and add the grated cheese, lemon, and pepper.
3. Spread salt in a baking pan. Press the oyster shells in the baking pan. Place back the oysters on the shells. Top each one with 2 teaspoons of the spinach mix.
4. Bake for six to eight minutes in a 450°C preheated oven.
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Believe it or not, the world-famous KFC chicken is a traditional holiday meal for Japanese families. Here’s how you can recreate the recipe from your own kitchen:
1. Add all herbs and spices in a food processor until they’re all mixed well. Add flour and mix.
2. In a separate bowl, add buttermilk and egg and whisk well.
3. Soak the chicken in buttermilk mixture for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. After that, remove the chicken from the mixture and allow excess buttermilk to drip.
5. Dredge the chicken in the dry mixture. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Fry the chicken in a deep fryer for 15 to 18 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Hangikjot means roasted lamb in the Icelandic language. It is one of the traditional Christmas meals in Iceland. Here’s how you can bring Iceland to your Christmas dinner table.
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees celsius. Season the lamb leg with pepper and salt.
2. Place the lamb on a roasting pan, add a cup of water. Roast the lamb for 15 to 20 minutes
3. Add another cup of water into the roasting pan, and lower the oven heat to 325 degrees and let the lamb roast for another hour.
4. For the lamb’s gravy, melt butter in a saucepan. Add in the flour and two cups of the lamb broth, whisk until smooth.
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This is basically thin slices of meat placed in skewers which you and your family can enjoy with a bowl of beef broth during your holiday staycation.
1. Boil the stock with the bay leaf, clove, thyme, and rosemary for one hour.
2. Before serving, add in one shot of brandy into the broth and boil.
3. Serve the broth in a fondue pot to keep in hot during Christmas dinner.
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This famous Danish ice pudding is perfect for your hearty Noche Buena this year! It’s a good option for vegetarians in the family, too.
1. Place the milk, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and rice in a saucepan and bring to a boil
2. Reduce the heat and with continuous stirring for 30 to 40 minutes, wait for the rice to become tender and for the mixture to thicken.
3. Let the mixture cool completely. Add the chopped almonds and the whole almond in the mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, add in heavy cream and two more tablespoons of sugar. Mix until the texture becomes stiff.
5. Add the vanilla seeds and then cream to the rice pudding mixture. Cover and refrigerate for four hours.
6. For the sauce, drain the cherries from the syrup. Put the syrup in a saucepan and add two tablespoons of sugar, add cornstarch and stir until it boils. Reduce heat
7. Add the cherries and the liquor in the pan and let mixture simmer while occasionally stirring for 5 minutes.
8. Serve rice puddings in a bowl, topped with warm cherry sauce.
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Chicken soup with a tangy twist? Our friends from Greece have that for their Christmas dinner! Here’s how you can make it.
1. Cook the rice in salted water
2. Saute onions in a pan of olive oil. Add chicken stock and one cup of water and let it simmer.
3. When the rice is nearly done and has a firm texture, drain the boiling water and add the rice into the chicken broth.
4. Add the chicken breast into the pot. Let it cook for five to eight minutes. Add salt to taste.
5. Beat the three eggs in a separate bowl, add the lemon juice into the eggs and mix.
6. Add the egg-lemon mixture into the soup while mixing vigorously.
7. Serve in a bowl and garnish parsley on top.
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Want to bring something sweet and sticky to the Christmas dinner table? Check out these small yet flavorful dumplings from China!
1. Ground the toasted black sesame into powder and mix it with salt and sugar.
2. Add butter and mix well. Place in the fridge for one hour until it slightly hardens.
3. To form the dough, place the sticky rice flour in a bowl, add boiling water in the center and wait for 10 minutes. Add cold water into the mixture.
4. Grasp to form a dough and keep kneading the mixture until it smoothens. Shape the dough into a log
5. Take one piece of dough and shape it into a bowl. Then add in ½ tablespoon of sesame filling. Seal it completely. Repeat until necessary.
6. In a separate bowl, bring water to a boil — cook the dumplings one to two minutes after they float on the surface.
7. Scoop out the dumplings with the soup and add sugar or syrup
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Know any fans of Korean music and culture? Bring a glimpse of South Korea to the table this Christmas with this traditional Bulgogi meal.
1. Place the yellow onion, green onion, soy cause, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Add in the steak slices into the marinade. Let it soak for around an hour.
3. In a non-stick pan on medium heat, cook and stir the steak and marinade. Once the steak is cooked through, add in honey to caramelize the steak.
4. Garnish the bulgogi with green onions before serving.
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Want to put a twist on your ribs for Christmas? Check out this recipe from the folks in Norway!
1. Saw through the bone of the rib to make it easier when pulling ribs apart during Christmas dinner.
2. Rub the ribs with a generous amount of salt and pepper, and cover it with foil. Best to let the ribs rest for two to three days before roasting.
3. Place the ribs in a roasting dish with the rind up. Place a small plate under the meat to get rid of the melted fat during the roasting time.
4. Pour 200 ml of water in the roasting dish. Cover the ribs with foil
5. Roast the ribs in the oven at 230 degrees. After 30 to 40 minutes, remove the foil and lower the heat to 200.
6. Continue to roast the ribs for 1 ½ hour or more. Once cooked, let it rest for 20 minutes
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Looking for something to beat the cold holiday weather? This hearty soup from Romania will sure warm our hearts this Christmas.
1. Heat the oil in a pot on medium heat. Add in the carrots, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley root. Cook and stir for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables soften.
2. Pour in water and add tomatoes and celery. Simmer for 30 minutes
3. In a separate bowl, mix the ground beef with ½ onion, egg whites, rice, flour, dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Wet your palms and roll beef mixtures into balls. Drop these meatballs in the pot. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked.
5. Stir in the lovage, garlic herb seasoning, ½ teaspoon of dill, and parsley. Once done, remove from heat and add in lemon juice.
6. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and egg yolks. Stir into the soup. Let the soup rest for 15 minutes.
This Christmas season, celebrate unity and diversity by embracing the cultures of other countries for the holidays. Get a glimpse of the festive feeling around the globe by gathering with your family and enjoying these traditional meals this Christmas day.


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90 additional cars to implement 100% 8-car trains). These new rail cars generate a demand for additional rail yard storage and maintenance capacity. Rail mainte- nance facilities include service and inspection shops and maintenance, operations
and yard control buildings. In these facilities, Metro employees complete regular
maintenance of the rail car fleet, conduct vehicle safety inspections clean the vehicles for customer comfort and store vehicles when not in use. Rail fleet main- tenance covers the following: automatic train controls, brakes, communication devices, doors, lighting, heating and cooling systems, power, propulsion, signs and signals.
To accommodate 75% 8-cars trains, plans call for additional rail car storage at Metro’s Shady Grove yard, twelve additional maintenance bays at Glenmont and additional rail car storage at New Carrollton yard. Implementing 100% 8-car trains will require storage for 90 – 110 rail cars and 15 – 20 maintenance bays. The 100% 8-car train maintenance facility project cost is high because a new yard i s n e e d e d , i n c l u d i n g t h e p u r c h a s e o f l a n d . T h e n e w y a r d w o u l d a l s o i n c l u d e a service and inspection shop.
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$401.5 $194.4 $595.9
Rail Maintenance Facilities includes the following CNI projects:
Expansion of Bus Garages ($444.9 Million)
Metro’s approximately 1,500 buses are assigned to 9 bus operating garages located throughout the region. To meet the growing bus ridership demand, Metro plans to purchase up to 325 additional buses (a 21% increase in fleet size) by 2020. Currently, seven of Metro’s bus garages are at, or near, their practical storage capacity. The garages with storage capacity are not located near demand centers, meaning that high operating costs associated with time “dead-heading” (the time a vehicle is “not in service” between the garage and the beginning or end of a route) would result if overflow buses were a s s i g n e d t o t h e s e g a r a g e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , m a n y o f t h e e x i s t i n g m a i n t e n a n c e
facilities are not designed to handle new articulated buses and other clean technology buses. Therefore the purchase of land and construction of two new bus garages with the capacity to store up to 250 buses each are needed to efficiently maintain, rehabilitate and store Metro’s expanding bus fleet.
An alternative approach under consideration is to add capacity when exist- ing facilities are replaced, including the Royal Street, Southern Avenue and Western bus facilities.


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“A Mother's War," is a virtual exhibit and was compiled for the Community Memories project of the Virtual Museum of Canada. The repository of items used in the story was a cardboard suitcase bought for $5 at an auction of the Hawker Estate in Carbonear in the 1990’s.
The story is about Clara Mortimer Hawker, her family and two of her sons who enlisted with the Newfoundland Regiment and went overseas to fight in World War I. In three small writing books, Clara wrote of daily family events interspersed with community news. She did this for her two sons, Walter and Mortimer, who she knew would enjoy reading these books when they returned home from the conflict overseas.
Correspondences include letters and postcards as well as photographs and other ephemera from both Walter and Mortimer while they were in the service of King and country. The diaries are an important snapshot of how one mother lived with the dread of bad news and how she coped when it finally came. The diaries also capture a social, economic, and educational picture of Newfoundland, notably Carbonear, during the early 1900’s and its involvement in World War I.
The suitcase and all of the items used in the story, as well as other Hawker memorabilia, are archived and are part of the Carbonear Heritage Society’s archival collection. They are available to the visitor for viewing and research. The repository for all items is The Old Post Office, 182 Water Street, Carbonear
The story, “A Mother’s War”, was compiled and written by Edwina Suley for Community Memories, a project of the Virtual Museum of Canada.

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Dahlia29 commented on Haze_D's blog entry in Nightly Musings@Haze_D This is so powerful. I love this poem you wrote and also "Memories and Holes." I relate so much to your experience of needing to feel that what was happening to you was a "love story." As you know, from my recently posted story (thank you so much for your kind response!), I had a similar experience as yours when I was thirteen but I stayed with my abuser for a much longer time. I was with him for five years. I feel like your description of the first time is so similar to mine, but my abuser didn't even say he loved me at first. He just acknowledged my having told him I loved him by hav
Dahlia29 replied to ayame's topic in Public: Welcome!@ayame Hello, and welcome! I am new here as well and can relate to the nerves. I'm so sorry for what happened to you and I'm glad you're taking the step to talk about your experience in this safe place, when you are ready. Wishing you the joy and light that you deserve. Dahlia29
Thank so much, Finchy, for your warm welcome and for sharing a little bit about your own experience. I’m glad to be here but I feel it will take me a little time to figure out how to navigate this website and access private forums. All best, Dahlia29
Dahlia29 posted a topic in Public: Welcome!Hi Everyone, I’m new to this group and this is the first time I’ve reached out to try and connect with other survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I’ve read countless stories on social media since the MeToo movement went viral, and I’ve felt inspired, even compelled, to share my own, but I always worried my story was too complicated or too hard to explain. Lately I’ve been struggling to come to terms w/ my past, however, and thought this might be a safe place to get support and feedback. The first step for me has been to actually acknowledge I am a survivor in the first place. I was 13 at

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New Hampshire lottery breaks 2023 accounting record.As a direct result of this record, as a direct result of the New Hampshire Lottery, the new Hampshire reflected $27 million.Since 1964, the New Hampshire Lottery has contributed more than $2404 million to students across public education, teachers, teachers, teachers, and schools.
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The New Hampshire Lottery is one of the fastest lottery tickets in the United States.Over the past five years, New Hampshire lottery sales have increased by $5.53 million.
Almost all New Hampshire lotteries are set for last year’s sales pace.Tough Powerball, Mega Million Jack Potts and Mega Million Jack Potts, nearly $200 million in November.Mega million sales rose nearly 104%, while electricity sales rose 19%.
Sports betting continues to gain momentum as exclusive providers of sports betting in New Hampshire break through $18.3 billion.In the 2023 fiscal year, the draft resulted in more than $700 million in wage increases and nearly $174 million in money.Sports Betting Generates $35.6M In New Hampshire Education Support.
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A Mood Romantic in Nature!
Dreams and imaginations foster romantic mood
Influenced and inspired by beauty of Nature.
Emotion and sentiments occupy romantic life;
Adventure and exploration mark romantic venture;
Rapture and rupture are part of romantic life.
Romance is the essence of love life in the world;
Interest and thrill of romance will never die here;
Otherwise life is monotonous and boring dead weight!
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'It was agony': Why SVB's collapse is especially hard as a Black founder, says CEO
Prior to the crash, Watson was a depositor at Silicon Valley Bank, using it as the primary bank for all of her business expenses, including cloud services, databases and products that her developers and designers use to collaborate.
By Friday, March 10, regulators shuttered the bank and seized its deposits in what would become the largest U.S. bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis and the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
Although Watson's line of credit with SVB was still open on Friday, on Saturday, March 11, she noticed an email stating that payment for one of the services her business uses had failed. "I'm like 'holy crap, the card doesn't work anymore,'" the 35-year-old tells CNBC Make It.
At that point, Watson says she didn't know whether she'd be able to get her business's money back beyond the FDIC-insured $250,000. She put thousands of dollars' worth of business charges on her personal credit card to keep things running smoothly.
"For the whole weekend, it was just agony," she says.
By Sunday, March 12, the country's top financial regulators announced that the FDIC and Federal Reserve would fully cover deposits at SVB, and assured the shuttered bank's customers that they would be able to access their funds the following Monday.
In the wake of the collapse, Watson noticed that the Black startup founders she knows who banked with SVB reacted differently than non-Black founders.
While her non-Black founder friends were already switching to larger firms, many of the Black founders Watson knows tended to be more distraught over SVB's crash.
SVB was known to support founders from diverse backgrounds in a big way. The bank helped sponsor pitch competitions for Black-led startups and partnered with BLKVC to develop the non-profit's State of Black Venture Report.
"This is so sad," Watson recalls a fellow Black founder telling her following the bank's failure. "You know how it is for us. You know we don't really find people that back us up like that in a big way."
To Watson, SVB was more like a business partner than a bank. In the five years she banked with SVB, the firm went "above and beyond" to help her business succeed, she says, from ensuring front row seats at industry events where she could meet investors to getting her in front of users in her company's target demographic.
Watson has since gained access to her SVB account and transferred the majority of her funds into another bank. However, she knows establishing a new business relationship won't be easy, especially as a Black founder.
Only about 16% of companies led by Black people received the full amount of the business financing they sought from banks in 2021, according to the Federal Reserve's 2022 Small Business Credit Survey. And Black founders tend to receive an even smaller share of venture capital funding.
Overall, Black entrepreneurs typically receive less than 2% of all venture capital dollars each year, according to data from Crunchbase. For companies led by Black women, it drops to less than 1%.
"It took me about two years and 400 no's for the first VC to take me seriously," Watson says.
Although SVB's new CEO Tim Mayopoulos says the newly renamed Silicon Valley Bridge Bank is "open for business" and ready to rebuild, Watson is skeptical. She says it will take time to decide whether to return fully to SVB or to diversify her business banking partners moving forward.
For now, she's emotionally exhausted: "Too much has happened. It's kind of like a bad break up."
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METS 10 – DIAMONDBACKS 3
On the day the New York Mets unveiled a statue dedicated to Tom Seaver, the Mets pounded the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 in the club’s home opener to the 2022 season.
It turned out to be a huge day for Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor who combined for five hits, three home runs and six RBI.
FRANCISCO LINDOR HOME RUN 🍎 pic.twitter.com/HP4VYViMK0— SNY (@SNYtv) April 15, 2022
For Lindor, he cracked his first two home runs of the year, a two-run shot in the fifth inning and a solo shot in the eighth to power New York to a 10-1 lead. It’s been a complete 180 for Lindor from where he was a year ago, when he was struggling to bat over .200 and was getting jeers. Today, he was hearing cheers.
Marte whose home run preceded Lindor’s blast in the eighth inning, was 3-for-5 on the day with three runs scored and three RBI.
STARLING MARTE'S FIRST HOME RUN AS A MET!!! pic.twitter.com/oajad1k5GU— SNY (@SNYtv) April 15, 2022
Even Robinson Cano got into the action with a solo shot in the fourth inning.
On the hill for the Mets, Chris Bassit was again solid, tossing six superb innings, giving up only a run on two hits, with two walks and six strikeouts. Bassit is now 2-0 with a sparking ERA of 0.75.
Great win on our home opener celebrating Jackie Robinson and Tom Seaver. The energy in the stadium was electric!— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) April 15, 2022


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Omegle Stories: From Virtual Strangers to Lifelong Friends
Omegle Stories: From Virtual Strangers to Lifelong Friends
In the digital age, where virtual connections dominate our social interactions, platforms like Omegle have become popular for meeting new people from around the world. Omegle allows users to anonymously chat with strangers through text or video, creating the opportunity for unexpected encounters and lasting friendships to blossom. The stories that emerge from these encounters evoke a sense of curiosity and wonder, as people from different backgrounds and cultures come together in this virtual realm. From chance meetings that lead to deep connections, to humorous and bizarre experiences, Omegle has become a platform for individuals to forge bonds that transcend the virtual world. In this article, we will explore some real-life Omegle stories that highlight the power of human connection and how it can transcend the boundaries of technology.
Unlikely Connections: Omegle Stories that Turned Strangers into Lifelong Friends
When it comes to making connections in the digital age, there’s no platform quite like Omegle. This anonymous chat room has become a breeding ground for unlikely friendships that span across countries, cultures, and ages. In this article, we will explore some heartwarming stories of individuals who met on Omegle and formed lifelong friendships.
One such story involves Sarah, a college student from the United States, and Ahmed, a software engineer from Pakistan. What began as a casual chat on Omegle quickly turned into a deep friendship, as they discovered their shared passion for programming and video games. They started collaborating on projects, exchanging ideas, and supporting each other’s career aspirations. Today, Sarah and Ahmed continue to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders, despite the distance that separates them.
A similar tale unfolds between Emma, a high school student from Canada, and Maria, a teacher from Brazil. What started as a random encounter on Omegle blossomed into a meaningful friendship rooted in their shared love for literature and travel. They regularly exchange book recommendations, discuss their favorite authors, and even plan trips together to explore different corners of the world. Despite the geographical distance, Emma and Maria have found solace and companionship in each other.
Oftentimes, these connections begin with a simple greeting, but they evolve into so much more. Omegle becomes a virtual space where individuals from all walks of life can meet and form genuine bonds. It transcends boundaries and defies expectations, proving that friendship knows no borders.
So, what makes these connections on Omegle so special? It could be the anonymity that allows individuals to express themselves freely without the fear of judgment. It could be the element of surprise, not knowing who you will meet next and what interesting stories they will bring. Or perhaps it’s the sheer serendipity of stumbling upon someone who shares the same interests, dreams, and values.
Regardless of the reasons, one thing is for certain – these connections have the power to change lives. They remind us that friendship can blossom in the most unlikely of places and that strangers can become pillars of support and lifelong companions.
In conclusion, Omegle has proven to be more than just a chat room. It has become a haven for forming connections that transcend time and distance. These stories of strangers becoming lifelong friends serve as a testament to the power of human connection. So, the next time you log on to Omegle, remember that you might just stumble upon a friendship that will last a lifetime.
The Power of Connection: Inspiring Omegle Stories of Lifelong Friendship
In today’s digital age, where social media dominates our lives, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the world. However, there is a platform that has been quietly bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections – Omegle. This article explores the power of connection on Omegle and shares heartwarming stories of lifelong friendships that have started on this unique platform.
Omegle, an anonymous online chat platform, allows users to connect with strangers from all around the world. Unlike other social networking sites, Omegle focuses on fostering genuine connections rather than accumulating followers or likes. It provides a space for individuals to have meaningful conversations without the pressure of maintaining a specific online persona.
One of the remarkable aspects of Omegle is its ability to transcend geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Users have the opportunity to interact with people they might never have encountered in their everyday lives. This exposure to different perspectives and experiences broadens their horizons and helps them develop a deeper understanding of the world.
The stories of lifelong friendships that have blossomed on Omegle are truly inspiring. Melissa, a young woman from the United States, shared her experience of meeting her best friend on the platform. They connected through a shared interest in art and gradually built a strong bond. Despite living thousands of miles apart, they have managed to maintain their friendship over the years, supporting each other through life’s ups and downs.
Another heartwarming story is that of Michael and David, who randomly crossed paths on Omegle. They instantly hit it off and discovered they were both aspiring musicians. They soon started collaborating on music projects and have since formed a successful band. Their friendship not only transcended virtual boundaries but also paved the way for a promising musical career.
It’s important to note that while Omegle provides a platform for connection, users should always exercise caution and be mindful of their safety. It’s advisable to follow Omegle’s guidelines and avoid sharing personal information that could potentially compromise one’s privacy.
In conclusion, Omegle offers a unique opportunity to experience the power of connection in a digital world. Through its anonymous platform, people from different backgrounds can come together, form genuine friendships, and support each other on their life journeys. The stories of Melissa, Michael, David, and many others serve as a reminder that true friendship knows no boundaries. So, the next time you log into Omegle, remember that a meaningful connection could be just a click away.
Witnessing the Magic: True Omegle Stories of Lasting Friendships
In a world where technology often disconnects us from real human interactions, there is a platform that defies the odds. Omegle, the anonymous chat website, has become a surprising hub for creating genuine and lasting friendships.
At first glance, Omegle may seem like just another random chat site. But for those who have had the privilege of experiencing its magic, it is so much more.
Omegle brings together individuals from all walks of life, offering a space where people can connect without judgment or pretense. It removes the barriers that often come with face-to-face interactions, allowing individuals to truly be themselves.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Omegle is the unexpected friendships that can blossom from a simple conversation. Countless users have shared stories of meeting someone on Omegle and forming a bond that transcends the bounds of the digital world.
Take Sarah and James, for example. They connected on Omegle one fateful evening, both seeking someone to talk to during lonely times in their lives. Little did they know that this chance encounter would turn into a lifelong friendship.
Despite living in different countries, Sarah and James made it a habit to connect on Omegle every week, sharing their triumphs, struggles, and everything in between. Their connection grew stronger with each conversation, and soon they found themselves confiding in each other like old friends.
Over time, Sarah and James decided to take their friendship beyond the virtual realm. They planned a meetup, eagerly anticipating the day they would finally get to see each other face-to-face. When that day arrived, it was as if they had known each other their entire lives. Their bond was real, solidified by the countless hours spent sharing their innermost thoughts and dreams.
Sarah and James’ story is not an isolated incident. Omegle has served as the catalyst for countless friendships that have stood the test of time. From childhood confidants to lifelong partners, the platform has woven a web of connections that continue to impact lives.
It’s important to note that not every conversation on Omegle leads to a lasting friendship. It takes time, trust, and genuine effort to nurture and sustain a connection. However, the potential for magic exists for those willing to embrace the unknown.
If you find yourself feeling alone or in need of a connection, consider giving Omegle a try. Engage in conversations with an open mind and heart, and you never know what incredible friendship may be waiting for you on the other side.
|Omegle’s Magic: Connecting People Worldwide
|Breakdown of Users:
|Omegle boasts millions of daily active users, with individuals from every corner of the globe coming together.
|The Power of Anonymity:
|Omegle’s anonymity feature allows users to speak freely, creating a safe space for authentic conversations.
|Building Lasting Friendships:
|Stories of lasting friendships formed on Omegle highlight its ability to foster connections that extend outside the digital realm.
Witnessing the magic of true friendships formed on Omegle is an experience like no other. It’s a reminder that technology, when used wisely, can bring people together and create meaningful connections that transcend borders. Embrace the possibilities, and you may just unlock a world of genuine friendship.
From Virtual Strangers to Real-Life Friends: Heartwarming Omegle Stories
Omegle, the popular online chat platform, has earned a reputation for connecting strangers from all around the world. While many may associate it with casual conversations or anonymous encounters, there are truly heartwarming stories that have emerged from these virtual interactions. In this article, we will explore some inspiring tales of friendships formed on Omegle.
One remarkable story involves Emily and Sarah, two young girls who randomly connected on Omegle’s chat roulette feature. What started as a simple exchange of greetings quickly turned into a deep bond. Despite living thousands of miles apart, Emily and Sarah realized they shared similar interests and life experiences. They soon exchanged contact information and continued their friendship outside of Omegle.
Months went by, and Emily and Sarah’s friendship grew stronger with each passing day. They supported each other through the ups and downs of life, providing a comforting presence in times of need. Eventually, they decided it was time to meet in person.
The moment finally arrived when Emily traveled across the ocean to visit Sarah in her hometown. It was a surreal experience for both girls, as they saw each other in flesh and blood for the first time. The bond that they had formed online was solidified in real life, and their friendship blossomed into something truly special.
Another incredible story revolves around Michael and John, two individuals with shared passions for music and travel. They met on Omegle through a serendipitous encounter and quickly discovered their mutual love for playing the guitar. They spent countless hours jamming together, swapping chords and melodies through video calls.
Their friendship grew beyond virtual music sessions, as they started planning a trip to attend a music festival together. This festival became the backdrop for their unforgettable meeting, as they finally met face-to-face and embraced each other like long-lost brothers. From that moment on, Michael and John became inseparable friends, traveling the world, attending concerts, and creating beautiful music together.
- Be Yourself: One of the key elements of forming genuine connections on Omegle is authenticity. Always be true to yourself and let your true personality shine through. People appreciate honesty, and it is the foundation for building long-lasting friendships.
- Show Empathy: Empathy is crucial in establishing meaningful connections. Take the time to listen and understand the other person’s experiences and emotions. By showing empathy, you validate their feelings and build a deeper bond.
- Maintain Communication: Friendship requires effort and dedication. Regularly communicate with your newfound friends, whether through text, voice calls, or video chats. Cherish the moments you spend together and make an effort to stay in touch.
- Shared Interests: Discovering shared interests or passions can be the groundwork for a strong friendship. Explore common hobbies, activities, or goals that both of you can engage in. This shared bond will strengthen your connection.
- Face-to-Face Meetings: While the essence of Omegle lies in online connections, meeting in person can take your friendship to new heights. Plan meetups or trips together, and create lifelong memories that will strengthen the bond you’ve formed.
In conclusion, Omegle may be a platform that connects virtual strangers, but it has the power to forge real-life friendships. The heartwarming stories of Emily and Sarah, as well as Michael and John, demonstrate the potential for meaningful connections formed through chance encounters. By embracing authenticity, empathy, and shared interests, and by nurturing these friendships with regular communication and face-to-face meetings, Omegle can be an avenue for creating lifelong bonds. So next time you log on to Omegle, remember that behind every screen is a potential friend waiting to be discovered.
Omegle Adventures: Incredible Tales of Friendship and Connection
In this digital age, making meaningful connections can sometimes feel like a daunting task. With so many social media platforms and online dating apps, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of faces and feel disconnected from others. However, there is one platform that has been bringing people together in unexpected ways – Omegle.
Omegle is a website that allows you to have random video conversations with strangers from all around the world. It’s a place where you can meet people from different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. And what makes Omegle truly unique is the serendipity it offers – you never know who you’ll meet and what incredible stories will unfold.
One of the most fascinating things about Omegle is the way it has the power to break down barriers and foster connections between people who would never have crossed paths otherwise. It’s a platform where stereotypes and prejudices can be challenged and shattered. Through conversations on Omegle, people have discovered shared interests, walked away with newfound knowledge, and forged unexpected friendships that span thousands of miles.
Take John, for example. A shy introvert from a small town in Kansas, John never imagined that he would make friends from countries like Brazil, India, and Japan. But through Omegle, he found himself engaging in deep conversations with people he never would have met in his everyday life. They shared their cultures, their dreams, and their perspectives on a wide range of topics. What started as chance encounters on a webcam turned into lifelong friendships that continue to thrive to this day.
Another incredible story is that of Sarah and Emily. Sarah, a college student from California, stumbled upon Emily, who was going through a tough time in her life. As they began sharing their experiences and offering support, a bond formed between them. Despite living in different continents, the two became each other’s confidantes, encouraging one another through the ups and downs. Through Omegle, they found solace and a sense of belonging that has made both of their lives richer and more fulfilling.
Omegle is not just a virtual space to pass the time – it’s a platform that has the potential to change lives. It’s a reminder that human connection knows no bounds and can transcend the barriers of time, distance, and language. With each conversation, we are reminded of the power of empathy, understanding, and genuine curiosity.
So, the next time you find yourself feeling disconnected or longing for meaningful connections, give Omegle a try. You never know who you’ll meet and what incredible tales of friendship and connection await you. Open yourself up to the possibilities and embark on your own Omegle adventures – the experiences you will have are simply beyond words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Omegle is an online chat platform that allows users to connect with random strangers from all over the world. It provides a platform for anonymous conversations through text, video, or audio.
Omegle matches users randomly and anonymously based on their interests. Users can choose to have text-based or video-based conversations. Each user is assigned a random username and can start chatting with a stranger instantly.
While Omegle provides a platform for anonymous conversations, it is important to be cautious and aware of potential risks. Users should avoid sharing personal information and be mindful of the content they share or engage with.
Yes, Omegle can be accessed on mobile devices through its website or dedicated mobile apps available for iOS and Android.
Omegle does not monitor or record conversations. However, it does provide a report button for users to flag inappropriate or offensive behavior.
Omegle primarily matches users randomly. However, it is possible to have private conversations by using specific interests or entering chat rooms with friends using a shared code.
Omegle is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. It is important for parents to be aware of and monitor their children’s online activities.
Yes, Omegle provides options to block or report users who display inappropriate behavior or violate the terms of service. This helps in maintaining a safer and more enjoyable environment.
Yes, Omegle supports multiple languages, allowing users from different regions to connect and communicate effectively.
Omegle’s matching system is random and based on common interests. Users do not have control over the gender or location of the strangers they are connected with.

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The Haddam Historical Society has made it a priority to collect, preserve and promote archives and artifacts that represent the rich history of Haddam’s past. These items range from autograph collection books to an authentic Scovil Hoe. Learn more about “highlighted” items from the collection and interesting items from the vault.
An Invitation to a Soiree
Featured is an invitation to attend a Soiree Musicale hosted by Higganum resident Earl T. Child on July 25, 1890. In the late 19th century Soiree Musicales were a popular form of entertainment and socializing. They primarily featured Victorian parlor songs and operatic pieces performed in middle-class homes by amateur singers and musicians. The events at Mr. Child’s home featured both piano and vocals.
Mr. Earl Child was only 21 when he hosted the event. He was the only child of James H. and Carrie Child and a member of the well-known shipbuilding Child family of Higganum Landing. It appears he held other musical events in the home he shared with his parents at the corner of Saybrook Road and Landing Road. Earl, a piano and music teacher in Middletown between 1893 and 1896, suddenly died at the age of 26 years and 11 months in 1896. His obituary noted that “Professor” Child died in Pueblo, Colorado and left behind many loving friends to mourn his loss. An active member of the Knights of Pythias Red Men and O.U.A.M of Middletown, Child’s service was conducted by the group which brought “magnificent floral offerings as their last token of love and respect.”
Featured are medicine bottles from the office of Dr. Miner C. Hazen, Haddam, CT. Dr. Miner C. Hazen was a physician in Haddam for over 50 years in the last half of the 19th century. Born in Agawam, Massachusetts he graduated from the University of Michigan with a medical degree. Hazen first practiced in Middletown, then moved to Haddam around 1860 and built the family homestead on Walkley Hill Road. Dr. Hazen was also Dean of the Middlesex County Medical Corps and an original incorporator of Middlesex Hospital. Interests included agricultural pursuits and he bred Jersey cattle and experimented with “grass types”. He was also an early proponent of cremation over burial on sanitary conditions and spoke frequently on the subject.
He was an active member of the Granite Lodge, Haddam Baptist Church and later the First Congregational Church of Haddam. Miner and his wife, Lemira, had eight children including Edward Hazen founder of the Hazen Foundation and donor of Haddam Meadows State Park.
His obituary states “The poor and needy always found him ready to relieve their distress and he was well informed and remarkably skillful in diagnosis and prompt and efficient in treatment”.


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Blondes have more fun!
Millie Bobby Brown is rocking a new look these days—the natural brunette Stranger Things star recently debuted newly dyed blond hair. So when she brought her boyfriend Jake Bongiovi to the season four premiere of the Netflix series on May 14, the two were adorably twinning on the red carpet. They also wore corresponding outfits—she donned a one-shoulder white dress with a black sheer sleeve, while he sported a black and white suit with no time.
At the event, held in New York City, the two were joined by her co-stars, including David Harbour—who was accompanied by his wife, singer Lily Allen, Winona Ryder, Maya Hawke, Matthew Modine, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer and Joe Keery.
Jake, the 20-year-old son of Jon Bon Jovi, had dyed his own light brown hair bleached blond in February, matching his girlfriend's long blond wig as they celebrated her 18th birthday dressed as Barbie and Ken.
Over the next few weeks, Millie then appeared as brunette again before reappearing as a blonde on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon May 13. After the taping in New York City, she and Jake went on a dinner date.
Millie and Jake made their romance Instagram official in June 2021 and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards in London in March.
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The clean, attractive white finish on this 48 in. vanity will add some luster to your bathroom and provide ample storage options for toiletries and essentials. Two deep drawers on either side fully extend on smooth ball-bearing glides, with an extra wooden compartment in the top drawers to keep smaller, frequently-used items within easy reach. Abundant space lies beyond the center cabinet door, while six-way adjustable concealed hinges enable precise alignment. The elegant raised panels, antique black hardware and classic styling make this vanity an ideal match for any bathroom decor. Select a fresh white accent piece from the Glacier Bay Regency collection to complement your powder room makeover. Dimensions: 48 in. W x 21-4/5 in. D x 34-3/10 in. H Accommodates a 49 in. W x 22 in. D vanity top with 1 centerset sink (sold separately) Faucet, sink, countertop and bath accessories not included Vanity base sits flush with the floor beyond toe-kick recess Antique black hardware included Frame constructed with durable medium-density fiberboard (comes fully assembled) Drawers and door treated with scratch-resistant finish Lifetime limited warranty
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Alexis was a 7mo old stray at the Yuma Humane Society. She was found at a water treatment plant in horrible condition.
Before her first bath, she probably had about 25% hair loss. After her bath another 25% come off and we found that her ears were packed with mud. :( Looks like she probably rolled in the mud to keep herself cool while on the streets.
She has demodex mange and will probably lose all of her hair. She will end up being a beautiful fawn once she recovers!
This is Alexis when she
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The rationale for people with Depression increasing glutathione is based on the evidence contained in the abstracts below, which describe the role of oxidative stress & abnormal glutathione levels in this disorder. This may be a contributory factor.
N-acetyl cysteine for depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder--a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Antioxidant enzyme activities and oxidative stress in affective disorders.
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Antioxidative enzymes and increased oxidative stress in depressive women.
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Controlled Comfort was very quick to check out our air conditioning unit. We were given options to repair or replace and we chose to replace due to the age of the unit. We were give 'good, better, and best' price options, so we could pick what fit our budget and needs. Within a couple days, the unit was in and ready to be installed. The installers were on time, professional, and finished within a couple hours. They set up the new thermostat as well. Extremely happy, and very reliable contractor. Would recommend to anyone.
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Tomorrow evening Nelson Diaz's exhibition, The Isolated Christ, will travel through the streets of New York (it's likely the least controversial Christ piece to hit NYC in recent memory—remember choco-Jesus?). The work is described as "a pictoral study where Da Vinci meets Einsteinian Math, endorsed by master artist Francis Bacon." Perhaps that's why the four paintings will journey towards the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where there's currently a retrospective of Bacon's work.
The NY Press recently diluted the idea behind the paintings succinctly, saying, "The Isolated Christ grapples with the theory that the strategic placement of Da Vinci's vanishing point is a way of establishing the transcendence of Christ." In a more current tone, the artist notes the presentation is also a comment on the recession and bringing art back to the streets. If you'd like to see the movable piece, it will take off from outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral at 5 p.m. tomorrow and be walked through the streets to the Met, where it is scheduled to arrive at approximately 7 p.m.

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Part of the Architecture series of photographs Phoenix Door Store.
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September 13, 2023 | Nancy Patterson | College Advancement, Student Success
Chattanooga, TN— Don't miss out on Chattanooga State's 8th Annual Latin Festival on Saturday, October 14th. It's a celebration of Hispanic culture packed with performances, activities, and food. The free community event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main campus at 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga.
The festival offers a diverse range of performances, including traditional dances, and food lovers can explore the tastes of Latin America with a selection of food trucks. The College and its community partners will provide engaging activities and important resources to help families succeed in their educational journey.
“Chattanooga State is proud to host this community-wide celebration,” stated Dr. Quincy Jenkins, Vice President of Organizational Culture and Engagement at Chattanooga State. “Our Latin Festival reflects the cultural richness of our Latino student body and aims to help the College fulfill its purpose to support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.”
If your organization would like to host an activity or provide educational resources to attendees, please complete the online form. For more information, contact Libby Jenno, Organizational Culture and Engagement.

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A water pipe is any pipe or tube designed to transport treated drinking water to consumers. The varieties include large diameter main pipes, which supply entire towns, smaller branch lines that supply a street or group of buildings, or small diameter pipes located within individual buildings. Materials commonly used to construct water pipes include cast iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), copper, steel, or concrete.
A water pipe is any pipe or tube designed to transport drinking water to consumers. If the water is treated before distribution or at the point of use (POU) depends on the context. In well planned and designed water distribution networks, water is generally treated before distribution and sometimes also chlorinated, in order to prevent recontamination on the way to the end user. The varieties of water pipes include large diameter main pipes, which supply entire towns, smaller branch lines that supply a street or group of buildings, or small diameter pipes located within individual buildings. Water pipes can range in size from giant mains of up to 3.65 m in diameter to small 12.7 mm pipes used to feed individual outlets within a building. Materials commonly used to construct water pipes include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), cast iron, copper, steel and in older systems concrete or fired clay. Joining individual water pipe lengths to make up extended runs is possible with flange, nipple, compression or soldered joints (SCOTT 2011).
Types of pipes
Pipes come in several types and sizes. They can be divided into three main categories: metallic pipes, cement pipes and plastic pipes. Metallic pipes include steel pipes, galvanised iron pipes and cast iron pipes. Cement pipes include concrete cement pipes and asbestos cement pipes. Plastic pipes include plasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes (LEE n.y.).
Steel pipes are comparatively expensive, but they are the strongest and most durable of all water supply pipes. They can withstand high water pressure, come in convenient (longer) lengths than most other pipes and thus incur lower installation/transportation costs. They can also be easily welded (LEE n.y.)
Galvanised steel or iron pipes
Galvanised steel or iron is the traditional piping material in the plumbing industry for the conveyance of water and wastewater. Although still used throughout the world, its popularity is declining. The use of galvanised steel or iron as a conveyer for drinking water is problematic where water flow is slow or static for periods of time because it causes rust from internal corrosion. Galvanised steel or iron piping may also give an unpalatable taste and smell to the water conveyed under corrosive conditions (WHO 2006).
Cast iron pipes
Cast iron pipes are quite stable and well suited for high water pressure. However, cast iron pipes are heavy, which makes them unsuitable for inaccessible places due to transportation problems. In addition, due to their weight, they generally come in short lengths increasing costs for layout and jointing.
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When COVID-19 lockdowns began last year, breweries throughout the country had to shift their business models due to not only having to close their own taprooms, but because of restaurants and bars closing their doors to patrons as well. Many breweries began selling more of their beer in cans, which led to an unexpected problem.
“A lot of smaller breweries pivoted to cans…and all of that downward pressure from breweries of all sizes caused a shortage in one of the most prevalent packages for craft beer and beer in general at this point,” said Clay Robinson, co-chief executive officer of Sun King Brewing Co. in Indianapolis.
In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, Robinson said beverage companies of all types have had to adapt to the shortage.
“There’s not enough run time on machines that make cans, so what a lot of beverage manufacturers have had to do in order to keep their primary packages flowing is kind of shed some of their ancillary brands and really focus on core products,” said Robinson. “I think you’ve seen that with soda. You’ve seen that with beer and there’s been just a more hyper focus on the core brands that have the most shelf space and the most sell through.”
Prior to the pandemic, all of Sun King’s cans were manufactured at the 1 million-square-foot Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) facility in Monticello. Robinson says the can shortage has led to Ball planning two new facilities in Arizona and Pennsylvania to keep up with demand.
“There’s an increase in production that’s started to happen. But, for reference, in August of 2019, Sun King utilized 600,000 beverage cans. In August of 2020, we utilized 1.2 million beverage cans. So, our volume essentially doubled on the can front and when you start to multiply that across a myriad of producers, not just throughout the United States but throughout the world, you see a really huge increase and that type of consumer change is really what shifted this and caused a bit of a wrench in the works.”
Robinson said he first started hearing about the shortage early last summer and the brewery first started increasing its orders and warehouse space so it could store more cans.
“We have actually been forced to go overseas to have cans imported in order to help kind of stave off this shortfall. More recently, we’ve had brands that used to exist that don’t exist anymore that we are using a pressure-sensitive label and actually rewrapping the cans in order to take an old can that was maybe obsolete but had never been used and turn it into a brand new product.”
As everyone looks toward the end of the pandemic and even though more bars and restaurants are opening back up, Robinson says he doesn’t anticipate can sales to go back pre-pandemic levels.
“And at the same time, with new manufacturing facilities coming online, I don’t expect these shortages to really be something that are over with until another year or more at this point.”
Robinson says beverage companies of all types have had to adapt to the shortage.


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Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction (The Midnight Library)
#1 Book Club pick
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Over THREE MILLION books sold worldwide
Translated in over 40 Languages
“The king of empathy."
Matt Haig is the #1 bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet, as well as seven highly acclaimed novels for adults, including The Midnight Library, How to Stop Time, The Humans, and The Radleys. He has also written award-winning books for children, including A Boy Called Christmas, which is being made into a feature film. Matt Haig has sold more than two million books in the UK and his work has been translated into more than forty languages.
From the world of A Boy Called Christmas, now a major motion picture, comes the epic adventure of a tiny hero
A Mouse Called Miika is an epic adventure story on a miniature scale. This is a tale of mice and magic. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And of learning the lesson that what matters most—when it comes to cheese and life—is not how strongly you smell but how strong you are on the inside.


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Rootsy sounds from Henry Thomas – some great vintage recordings from the late 20s, with a feel that's quite different than more conventional blues from the time! Thomas definitely has a bluesy approach, but his use of the guitar is more strummy, almost folksy – as is his occasional ... LP, Vinyl record album
Quite an amazing little record – and one that definitely lives up to its title! The set's one of the most intimate ever recorded by Lightning Hopkins – done in a style that's equally folk as it is blues – with Hopkins playing guitar and singing, but in a very relaxed, laidback ... LP, Vinyl record album
A killer album of funky blues – recorded by Howlin Wolf during the period when Chess/Cadet was backing its older artists up with some of the newer funk musicians it had working in its studios! The overall sound works quite well – and although purists at the time moaned at the way ... LP, Vinyl record album
A rare Afro funk gem from Itadi – filled with righteous sounds and knowledge, and served up in a dubby groove that's pretty unique! Itadi hails from Togo, but already had experience in the US by the time of this recording – and the sound carries some cross-Atlantic styles that really ... LP, Vinyl record album


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A High Court challenge has been brought against the EPA's decision to grant Shell E&P Ireland an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence in respect of a gas refinery in Co Mayo.
Last October, the EPA granted the IPPC licence in respect of a facility known as the Bellanaboy Bridge gas terminal, which is a gas refinery and large combustion plant designed to process 9.9 million cubic metres of natural gas per day.
When operational the refinery will treat gas transported, via a 65km pipeline from the offshore Corrib gas field, before it is discharged, also via a pipeline into the existing Bord Gais gas network.
The refinery is part of a controversial project that has resulted in protests and several complex court actions involving local people, campaigners and Shell.
In proceedings opened before the High Court on today, four local residents say the decision to grant the license is flawed and should be set aside.
The action is against the Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland and the Attorney General has been brought by Martin and Maura Harrington of Doohoma, Ballina, Co Mayo and Monica Muller and Peter Sweetman of Rossport South, Ballina Co Mayo.
Michael O'Donnell Bl for the four told the court that the challenge was being brought in respect of what has been "quite a controversial development" over the last number of years.
He said his clients they all reside close to and say they will effected by the gas refinery, which is expected to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The action has been brought in grounds including the EPA failed to have an adequate regard to the Habitats Directive in its decision granting a license.
The EPA, it is claimed also failed to carry out an appropriate assessment for the purposes of the Habitats Directive.
In addition it is claimed certain steps, required under the EU Environmental Impact Assessment Directive, have not been complied with.
Counsel said that the requirements under the directives must be complied with before the EPA can grant the IPPC licence.
Counsel said his clients in judicial review proceedings now seek various orders and declarations including an order quashing the EPA's decision last October to grant Shell E&P a IPPC licence in respect of the refinery and an order requiring the EPA and the State to carry out an EIA in respect of the refinery to include all elements of the development.
They also seek declarations including no EIA that complies with EU Directives in respect of the granting of such a licence in respect of a refinery was carried out.
Such an assessment must be carried out in order to comply with the requirements of the EU directive, the applicants submit.
They further seek declarations that both the EPA and the State must take all measures to fix any past failures to carry out an assessment of the environmental impact and effect a project such as a refinery as provided for under the EIA directive.
Shell E&P Ireland, is a notice party to the action.
The application, which was made on an ex-parte basis, came before Mr Justice Richard Humphreys who adjourned the matter to a date later this month.


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Taylor Swift just scored a big win as the judge threw out DJ David Mueller’s case against her.
New updates about Taylor’s controversial lawsuit revealed that U.S. District Judge William J. Martinez dismissed Mueller’s lawsuit against the singer. The court said that the DJ has no solid proof that Swift got him fired and ruined his career after she alleged that he groped her during a meet-and-greet event in 2013.
It can be recalled that Mueller, 55, filed a lawsuit against Swift, 27, for damages, adding that the “Shake It Off” singer falsely accused him of groping her behind. Taylor’s accusation allegedly ruined the image and career of the former KYGO radio DJ.
Mueller claimed that Swift and her team “pressured station management to oust him from his $150,000-per-year job.” The former DJ demanded up to $3 million in damages from the pop star.
However, the judge determined that Mueller has no solid evidence that his termination from his job has a direct connection to his encounter with Taylor. The judge also reiterated that Swift “did not act improperly” during and after the incident, adding that the singer only informed her mother and team and not the DJ’s employer.
Meanwhile, Swift’s attorney, Douglas Baldrige, pointed out the Mueller’s issue is with KYGO and not the singer. He also stated that despite doing him wrong, Mueller did not sue his employer and went after Taylor instead.
Despite being cleared from Mueller’s lawsuit, Swift’s mother, Andrea, and her radio liaison, Frank Bell, will still face Mueller’s case. The two were reportedly the first to know about the groping incident.
On the other hand, the court’s latest decision does not affect Taylor’s ongoing assault case against the DJ. According to reports, a final verdict is expected to come out next week.
It can be recalled that Swift countersued Mueller for $1, adding that she wants her case to “[serve] as an example to other women who may resist publicly reliving similar outrageous and humiliating acts.”
Taylor Swift — The 'Sexual Assault' Photo I Wanted to Keep Secret (PHOTO) https://t.co/qT5FRZLo4T
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 12, 2016
Several witnesses have already testified about the incident, including Taylor’s bodyguard Greg Dent and Mueller’s ex-girlfriend Shannon Melcher.
According to Dent, he saw the DJ reaching under Taylor’s skirt just before the photographer took the infamous photo. However, he did not intervene because the singer did not send any cues.
Melcher, who was also in the photo with Swift and Mueller, revealed that she noticed Swift moving closer to her just before the photo was taken. She also noted that she wasn’t really paying attention to what her ex-boyfriend was doing, adding that it happened very quickly.
“I wasn’t paying attention directly to what he was doing to get into the photo. It happened very quickly, to be honest. I was aware that he was trying to get into the frame.”
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Rumors had been circulating for a while. The question on most NHL players’ minds was if the league will allow players to compete in the 2018 Olympics?
On Monday, they got the answer.
The National Hockey League will not stop playing for three weeks next February. Seeing no conciliatory offers from either the International Olympic Committee or the NHL Players’ Association, the ownership group made their decision.
Now the world will not get to see the best players in the world compete in the grandest of stages. For the first time since Nagano 1998, the world’s top hockey league will not take part.
Who will now suit up for teams, especially the U.S.A. and Canada, will be the biggest question mark.
It also means that the youth movement currently taking place in the NHL will not get to go to South Korea. Big name players like Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid, all who have not competed in the games, are left in the cold.
“It’s my first chance at making the Olympic team. It’s pretty disappointing,” Detroit Red Wings center David Larkin summed it up.
It is disappointing for the fans as well. The Olympics have been the place to see the best players in the world go to compete. The quality of hockey is high, leading to great viewing.
Two more question marks pop up for the league. The first how viewership numbers will be affected?
In past Olympic cycles, there has not been a bump in NHL ratings. This was one of the reasons for the league to pull their players. While the Olympic numbers themselves are higher than average NHL games, they fail to carry over.
The other question is, how the players will respond?
Before the decision, many players said they will still like to participate in the games. Now, many have question marks on whether if they will decide to leave their teams.
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has made it clear he still wants to go.
“Yeah, I didn’t change my mind and I won’t,” Ovechkin said. “Because it is my country.”
It also seems like the NHL doesn’t see the Olympics as a way to grow the game. Along with that, there could be the possibility that the choice will harm the sports.
It is never a good idea to alienate fans. When the record for a hockey game on NBCSN was the U.S.A.-Russia shootout in 2014 there is some proof that people watch the Olympics.
As for growing the game outside of North America, the NHL will miss on a chance to capitalize on a chance of growth in a large open market. Asia is not known as a hotbed of hockey fandom, but that could change.
NHL announced last week there will be two preseason games between Vancouver and Los Angeles in China. Instead of sending their players to solidify the league’s position in the Far East, they will have them stay at home.
There is a chance that this miscue could cause more damage for the league. If the players revolt, there could be more issues on hand. That could possibly lead to more issues in the next collective bargaining agreement, and the last thing the NHL needs is another lockout.