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HOLYOKE -- School Superintendent Sergio Paez has proposed that the city establish a fund into which municipal employees could donate part or all of a day's pay to be accessed by ill workers to keep getting paid after their sick days have expired.
"This truly makes more sense than asking for the district to allow donations (of sick days) that have no monetary value; after all we are one of the poorest districts in the state," Paez said this week.
The step comes as officials consider the case of Donahue School teacher Stefany Escobar Garcia. The 31-year-old teacher suffers from the chronic inflammatory disease lupus that has attacked her kidneys and lungs.
She used up much of her sick and other time giving birth to twins two years ago, she told The Republican and MassLive.com April 28.
Joshua A. Garcia, Escobar Garcia's husband and a former School Committee member, and Escobar Garcia said they want to put the good will of her colleagues to use and accept their offers of donated sick days. Such a sick day bank has been approved for other School Department employees over the years, officials said.
Paez provided copies of forms employees could complete authorizing the city treasurer to deduct from their paychecks a full-, half- or quarter-day's pay, or some other amount, to a specific cause as part of the proposed "Holyoke Public Schools Employee Assistance Fund."
Paez contacted City Treasurer Jon D. Lumbra about the proposal Monday and Lumbra said he is reviewing it.
The city has about 2,000 employees. That consists of 1167 school employees, including 638 teachers, and about 700 full- and part-timers in the police, fire, public works and other departments.
The state has a program called the Extended Illness Leave Bank. It lets executive branch employees or managers, including those who work for sheriff departments, voluntarily donate sick, vacation or personal time annually to a "bank", "from which they can later apply to 'withdraw' if they become seriously ill or injured and have exhausted their paid leave."
Similar cases have occurred elsewhere, including France, where the government lets workers donate accumulated leave, though not necessarily sick time, to help colleagues.


Today’s $13 million civil penalty against TJX represents CPSC’s next chapter of real accountability and deterrence. TJX knowingly sold recalled products, the great majority of which were inclined infant sleepers tied to infant deaths, like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play.
CPSC will continue to deter misconduct through all available tools. This case warranted a large civil penalty, other cases may call for criminal prosecution. Strong and frequent use of CPSC’s enforcement authority will keep consumers safe and healthy.


Here is another one from my archives taken in July of 2005. This is one of my favourite trees, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia on the property of the historic Cavalier Hotel. The tree sits on top of a hill several hundred yards from the ocean where it has a wonderful view of everything. Like a king of its domain the tree surveys its myriad subjects below including the Atlantic Ocean. This regal life comes at a price. Each and every day and night sea breezes batter and wound this tree. When a particularly strong Atlantic storm arrives the tree is often seriously broken. The tree has learned to grow in the only direction it can, down wind. Always remember what does not kill you only makes you stronger… and more beautiful.


1999-2001 Crown Victoria / Grand MarquisCongratulations on choosing what we feel is the best supercharger kit on the market. Proper installation is the key to long and trouble free operation. Please read and understand thoroughly all of the instructions presented here. We have made major improvements on the Rev II Kit, especially on issues associated with installation time. Every possible effort has been made to assure a quality and complete product. Please check the completeness and condition of your kit as received. A checklist is included with your warranty information, which lists all the parts and quantities. If there are any missing or damaged parts, please call us. We will make every effort to remedy the situation in a timely manner.
1. Disconnect negative ground cable from battery.
2. Remove plastic engine cover.
3. Remove EEC processor from driver side footwell. And set aside.
4. Remove mass air sensor to throttle body tube.
Disconnect vehicle wiring harness connectors from ignition coils; throttle
position sensor, idle air, EGR
6. Remove PCV hose from vehicle.
7. Remove ignition coils.
8. Remove throttle and cruise control cables.
9. Remove idle air valve, and hose from vehicle.
10. Remove crankcase vent hose from vehicle.
11. Relieve fuel system pressure and disconnect spring lock couplings. A special tool is required for this.
12. Remove PCV, and vacuum hoses from vehicle.
Drain engine coolant from petcock valve on bottom of radiator. Remove
radiator cap to speed up this
14. Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
15. Disconnect water heater hose from intake manifold.
16. Remove upper radiator hose from thermostat housing.
17. Remove accessory drive belt from vehicle, using a 3/8” drive breaker bar to loosen the tensioner.
18. Loosen 2 alternator bolts, and disconnect alternator wires. Remove Alternator and set aside.
19. Remove steel bracket which supports throttle cables and stuff.
20. Loosen EGR tube retaining nut at EGR Valve.
Remove Intake Manifold bolts, including the ones retaining the water
outlet. There is a heavy steel bracket
22. Remove water outlet.
23. Remove thermostat housing, thermostat and O-Ring from the Intake manifold.
24. Remove Intake Manifold.
25. The stud and nut can now be re-installed (without heavy steel bracket). Be sure to re-install bolt too.
26. Remove Intake Manifold Gaskets.
27. Vacuum any dirt or debris from the Intake Manifold flanges and cover with duct tape or equivalent.
Remove 2 nuts and 1 bolt power steering reservoir mount on the front
cover. Remove lower stud replace
29. Remove the 4 bolts retaining the water pump pulley. Remove pulley.
Remove front cover bolts, which will need to be replaced for the mounting
of the Idler Pulley Mount. To
31. Position Idler Pulley Mount and retain with bolts provided. (Torque to 17-22 ft-lb.)
32. Remove belt tensioner from vehicle.
33. Remove pulley from tensioner.(do not discard!)
34. Install supplied pulley onto tensioner.
35. Install the supplied “phaser” in between tensioner and front cover. (use supplied longer bolt and washer)
36. Install the pulley removed from the tensioner onto the Idler bracket. (use supplied bolt and washer)
Transfer the EGR Valve from the stock manifold to the new manifold with
bolts and gasket provided.
Transfer the throttle body from the stock manifold to the new manifold
using stock bolts. Reuse the
Transfer the Idle air control valve from the stock manifold to the new
manifold using supplied bolts.
40. Transfer the engine temperature sensor from the old manifold, to the new one. (Use Teflon sealant)
Transfer one fuel rail bolt from the old manifold to the new manifold
(passenger side-rear). Be sure to
Transfer EGR solenoid to new manifold using the bolts supplied, and
attach the hose from the manifold to
Transfer fuel pressure test (schraeder) valve from old fuel rail to
new fuel rail (driver side). Use Teflon
44. Re-install cap on the schraeder valve.
Since the EGR Valve has been re-located, the EGR Tube must be “Modified”.
This can be done with
Tighten all EGR feed tube connections. The photos are shown without
the woven heat shield for clarity.
47. You are tired now and should take a 10 minute break!
Relocate the EGR pressure transducer rearward by gently bending the
steel tubes on the EGT tube. This
Remove black plastic protective sleeve on water pump shaft. This may
require a hammer and sharp chisel
Position new water pump pulley onto the water pump and attach the intercooler
water pump with the 4
The injector plugs need to be swapped to match the 30# injectors. Disassemble
the connectors as shown.
A small notch may need to be cut into the windshield wiper arm cover.
Remove the cover and trim.
Re-install the intake manifold gaskets on to the cylinder heads. Make
sure they have not been damaged in
Set the Intake manifold / Supercharger assembly onto the engine. Be
sure not to damage the gaskets
Install the intake manifold bolts supplied (9 hex flange bolts) and
tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat
Install alternator bracket to front of engine, hand tighten the bolts.
The belt must be routed properly
57. Install drive housing clamps and bolts. Tighten bolts (8-11 ft-lbs). Torque alternator bolts to 17-21 ft-lbs.
Connect feeder tube fitting to EGR Valve and tighten. There may be some
slight alignment of the flexible
59. Re-install ignition coils and retaining bolts, and tighten.
60. Plug in electrical connectors for the ignition coils, fuel injectors, throttle body, idle air control valve, etc.
61. Re-connect heater hose to intake manifold fitting.
Attach the Evaporative canister hose to the passenger side 3/8” vacuum
tube. (See Figure 1) The existing
Using supplied hose and stock hard plastic tube, connect the hose from
PCV valve to the driver side 3/8”
Re-attach the throttle and cruise control cables and return spring.
Check for proper operation and adjust
65. Connect vacuum hoses to EGR valve and solenoid. (See Figure 1)
The wires for the inlet air temperature sensor need to be lengthened.
Supplied in the kit are color-coded
67. Remove the fuel pressure regulator from the stock fuel rails, and insert it into the adapter.
68. Re-attach the circlip to retain the regulator.
Install the regulator assembly into the fuel rail. Connect vacuum hose
to regulator. (shown not
Install thermostat, O-Ring, and thermostat housing, using the stock
bolt and the nut and washer supplied.
71. Re-connect the fuel line (if disconnected).
Replace the stock alternator pulley with the supplied pulley. This requires
an impact wrench! If you do
73. Insert alternator bolts into bracket as shown on figure 2. (top on pass side, bottom on driver side)
Install alternator onto new bracket and rout belt properly around all
pulleys. The tensioner must be
75. Re-connect electrical connector and wire to alternator.
76. Install the rubber air inlet tube from the mass air flow sensor to throttle body and tighten clamps
77. Re-attach formed rubber hose from air inlet to idle air valve. (hose and connector supplied)
78. Connect valve cover breather hose from driver side valve cover to air inlet tube.
79. Mark hole locations in wheel-well cover using water tank, and drill holes. (1/4” drill).
80. Attach Intercooler coolant tank to firewall cover with supplied hardware.
With the Heat Exchanger for the Intercooler bolted to its mounting brackets,
position the assembly under
82. Connect all intercooler hoses as shown in figure 1.
83. Re-fill engine cooling system and re-install cap. Close the petcock first!
Fill the Intercooler water tank with coolant (50/50 Water Glycol mixture).
It may be necessary to burp
If your kit is equipped with a high flow fuel pump, it can be installed
now. Follow instructions included
Install the chip into the EEC processor. Follow instructions included
with chip. We recommend cleaning
87. The battery cable can now be re-connected.
88. Check for any stray tools or spare parts which may hinder the starting of the vehicle.
Start engine and check for any fuel or coolant leaks, as well as adequate
working clearance between
After initial test drive of 10+ miles the accessory drive belt will
loosen slightly. The alternator must now
91. Re-tighten the bolts to 17-22 ft-lbs and You’re done!
Revision 1.00 5-6-02 SMG
Thank you for your recent purchase of the Allen
Engine Development Inc. supercharger kit for your 2000-2002 Crown Victoria /
Your Kit serial #________
Your Supercharger serial #_______
Please keep this in your records in the event of a warranty claim.


The Exceria Pro is Kioxia's debut in the highly competitive PCIe Gen4 market. Sitting under Kioxia's Personal Product banner, the Exceria Pro uses the company's own 112-layer TLC NAND together with an eight-channel controller. With the 2TB model priced at just over £370, we put it through its paces and find out if it is worth buying.
The Exceria Pro model line-up comprises just two capacities; 1TB and the flagship 2TB drive we are reviewing here. The 2TB drive uses four packages of Kioxia's own 5th generation 112-layer BiCS5 TLC NAND in combination with a Kioxia branded controller and a 2GB cache IC.
Kioxia quotes Sequential read/write performance for the two drives as up to 7,300MB/s and up to 6,400MB/s respectively. The 1TB drive is rated as up to 1M IOPS for 4K random reads while the 2TB drive is slower at up to 800,000 IOPS. Random write performance is quoted as up to 1.1M IOPS for the 1TB drive with the 2TB drive faster at up to 1.3M IOPS.
Kioxia rate the TBW endurance for the drives at 400TB for the 1TB drive and 800TB for the 2TB model and backs the range with a 5-year warranty.
- Usable Capacities: 2TB.
- NAND Components: Kioxia BiCS5 112-layer TLC NAND
- NAND Controller: Kioxia.
- Cache: 2GB.
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4).
- Form Factor: M.2 2280.
- Dimensions: 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.23mm.
- Drive Weight: 8.0g.
Firmware Version: EIFA10.1
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Prom for terminally ill children
LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A Los Angeles-based foundation made the dream of attending prom come true for hundreds of teens suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
About 200 kids attended this special prom Thursday night.
"No Worries Now" sponsored the event. The organization ensures terminally ill teens get to dance the night away at a prom - an event that many would have otherwise missed.
"It's a chance to get together with people that know what you've gone through in the past and just to, like, hang out and just have fun," said 19-year-old Eric Mandzuch. "Get away from all the negativity and all the harassment and cruelty that goes on in the high school world."
"No Worries Now" holds four proms in California and one in Washington each year.

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Raise3D Premium PLA for use with the Raise3D printers.
For PLA filaments, majority of nozzle “jams” happen when filaments get softened in the cold end. Cold end is where extrusion gears or hobbed bolts cut into the filament and feed the material to the melting chamber. Soft filament cannot be fed effectively thus not enough pressure is applied to the melting chamfer. Eventually material is not coming out from the nozzle in the desired rate.
Softening temperature of Raise3D PLA filament is 140 °C minimum, compared to 60 °C that most PLA filaments can achieve. Behind this is our innovated biopolymer formulation, and strictly controlled extrusion process.
We are using latest polymer processing technologies and equipment to manufacture Raise3D PLA filaments .It features the most rigorous specs among all the PLA filaments in the market. With strict quality control process we ensure that only products of the best quality reach your side.
Softening temperature: 140°C minimum
Recommended Extrusion/Nozzle Temperature: 180°C – 240°C (356°F – 464°F)
Recommended print speed: 40 – 120 mm/s
Net weight: 1.0 kilogram/2.2lbs
Diameter: 1.75mm +/- 0.05mm (+/- 0.02mm typical)
Spool Diameter: 200mm/7.9″
Spool Width: 70mm/2.76″
Spool Hub Hole Diameter: 55mm/2.16″
Shipping Size: L240mm × W210mm × H75mm
Shipping Weight: 1.4kg


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Turkish social services said Tuesday they had taken a child into protective custody and detained a man who posted a TikTok clip showing him verbally and physically abusing his daughter.
It showed the man - identified by Turkish media as Hasan Tunclar - slipping his hand down his 15-year-old daughter’s front while praising her beauty as the two sat on a family couch looking into the camera.
“Praise be to God, she is as sweet as cream,” Tunclar said in the clip.
Turkey’s social services ministry said the “child was taken under our protection” and the man who made “inappropriate pronouncements and gestures” was detained.
The nation of 83 million is routinely shaken by social media posts displaying acts of physical or sexual violence against girls and women that are often committed by members of their own family.
Another video that went viral earlier this month showed a man beating his ex-wife on the street in front of their five-year-old child.
Turkey’s parliament responded to that clip by establishing a committee aimed at devising ways to tackle the abuse.
Women’s rights groups accuse the Turkish government and the courts of creating a culture of impunity in a country where the rate of crimes against women and femicides is rising each year.
Turkey must lay ground for normalizing ties with actions: Egyptian FMTurkey’s actions must show alignment with Egypt’s principles and goals for ... Middle East
No secret that Turkey plays extremely destabilizing role in our region: Armenia FMArmenia’s Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian heavily criticized Turkey on Thursday, ... World News
Explainer: What caused the strain in US-Turkey relations?Turkey’s President Erdogan announced on Tuesday that his government would work ... Middle East
Amnesty accuses Turkey of tolerating Syrian rebel abuses in AfrinAmnesty International on Thursday accused Turkish forces of allowing Syrian armed ... Middle East

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SpeechHouseholds’ inflation expectations matter
Households’ expectations of how prices will evolve have been more stable than those of financial market participants, says Executive Board member Benoît Cœuré. They are also better predictors of future inflation.
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Sonic Youth – Kill Yr Idols Live at the The Latin Quarter, Detroit 10.16.1990
8mm Video by @eschatonlife from the ARCANE PRODUCTION ARCHIVES (1988-1991) DETROIT ANN ARBOR
I’m uploading more 8mm video of Detroit shows regularly. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBLZCKQ4H4gChbX7DvuydQ
From a box of old 8mm video cassettes recorded from 1988-1991 in Detroit and Ann Arbor. All copyrights to the original artist. This is shared to document the music scene in Detroit and some of my early videography.

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The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife, PhD, has congratulated Nigerians as the country celebrates its 61st anniversary. She prayed that the surge of patriotism, pride and nation-building should continually be etched in the hearts of Nigerians. This was disclosed in a press statement by Mr. Kingsley Ubani, SA Media to Senator Uche Ekwunife.
In a statement on Friday, Ekwunife stated that October 1, 1960 represented a watershed moment in the nation’s history, adding that in spite of the challenges, setbacks and differences in faith and tribe, Nigerians should collectively celebrate the strides the country has made. The Senator encouraged citizens to remain patient and proud of the country, and do all they could to make the country flourish.
While paying glowing tributes to the nation’s founding fathers, Senator Ekwunife urged Nigerians to remain motivated by the sacrifices and struggles made for the freedom of our great nation, stressing that they should contribute their quota by striving for prosperity and betterment of the country. She encouraged Nigerians to be steadfast in prayers, stating that with peace and unity the country would actualize its vision and potential.
Ekwunife noted that government at all levels should brace up to the task of governance and stem the tide of rising unemployment rate in the country. She stressed that there is an urgent need to diversify the economy and invest substantially in Agriculture, Science, Technology and Innovation.
On the worrisome security challenges in the country, the Chairman Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation urged the Federal and State Governments as well as security agencies to rise to the occasion and surmount the challenges, adding that the primary responsibility of every responsible government is protection of lives and property. The Senator stressed the urgent need to strengthen intelligence gathering, equipment, security training and collaboration with local vigilantes and communities aimed at disrupting future attacks.
Ekwunife condemned the incessant killings particularly in the South East, noting that the situation requires critical stakeholders to work together to restore lasting peace and order in the region. “Each of us has a responsibility to protect our immediate environment by reporting suspicious activities to the appropriate quarters”, She added.
The celebrated lawmaker also used the opportunity to reassure her constituents of her commitment towards providing quality representation, adding that she would continue to be a strong voice on the floor of the Senate as well as not relent in attracting dividends of democracy to the people. She further advised everyone to embrace positive values that would strengthen our families, communities and our country at large.
“On behalf of the good people of Anambra Central Senatorial District, I wish Ndi Anambra and Nigerians a happy Independence Day celebration, even as I express optimism that our country will surmount its challenges and transform to a nation where all citizens, irrespective of tribe, ethnicity or religion would be proud to call their own”, the ranking lawmaker concluded.


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Duck Fricassee with Plantains, Yellow Rice and Yuca
Frita Cubana Burger. Pulled roasted pork and chimichurri mayo will make this burger a hit
Black beans Cuban style-full and earthy with a tinge of acidity
Avocado Salad ... YUM
Cuban Picadillo. Cumin-spiked ground beef with pimento-stuffed olives.
Cuban Mojo-Mashed Plantains. Plantains mashed with garlic, orange and lime juice, salt and olive oil make for a simple, but really flavorful side.
Vaca Frita: Flank Steak with Lime & Orange Juice. SImple CUban Food at its best!
Enchilado de Langosta y Camarones. A.K.A. Lobster and Shrimp Creole. Cuban food at its best!

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Latest Mississippi River Delta News: August 27, 2012
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu declares state of emergency
By Richard Rainey, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). August 27, 2012.
“With Tropical Storm Isaac expected to strengthen, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to begin preparing their homes as shelters through the storm. Landrieu said the storm is moving along at about 16 miles an hour, and if it stays at that pace, it could reach the city in the next 34 hours, putting it ashore late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Landrieu emphasized that there will be no shelters of last resort, so people need to be prepared to evacuate, should it come to that…” (Read more)
Don’t shortchange Louisiana’s coastal restoration: Editorial
The Times-Picayune. August 25, 2012.
“Louisiana officials and the Army Corps of Engineers are squabbling over a source of sediment that both want to use, and it’s critical that the solution doesn’t shortchange coastal restoration…” (Read more)
BP oil spill’s link to poor speckled trout season unknown
By Bob Marshall, The Times-Picayune. August 26, 2012.
“Sometimes nuance just doesn’t get the job done. That’s a lesson I relearned after my column two weeks ago, reporting on fears by some fishing guides that this summer’s poor speckled trout season is the result of the BP oil spill…” (Read more)
Vitter discusses RESTORE Act, coastline protection
By Jonathan Manning, The American Press (Lake Charles, La.). August 25, 2012.
“Louisiana loses a football field of coastline every 38 minutes, Sen. David Vitter said Thursday…” (Read more)
TS Isaac puts spotlight on lack of flood protection in Lafitte
WWL-TV. August 25, 2012.
“JEAN LAFITTE, La. – One hundred thousand sandbags were on standby in the town of Jean Lafitte Saturday. The vulnerable area lies outside the levee protection system, and with Tropical Storm Isaac expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, neighbors like Jan Johnson are nervous…” (Read more)
The ABC’s of the Growing Sinkhole
Bridge the Gulf. August 24, 2012.
“On August 3rd, a nearly 400-foot wide sinkhole opened up near Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, turning cypress forest into a massive slurry-filled hole. Residents have been evacuated, and officials are scrambling to identify the cause and solution to the sinkhole…” (Read more)
The Urgent Need to Transform U.S. Water Resources Infrastructure
By Rosemarie Calvert, Center for a Better Life.
“Navigation channels that support international trade and produce one-third of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), almost 14 million jobs, flood-risk reduction that prevents $22.3 billion in average annual damages, $800 million in clean hydropower, water supply storage for 55 million households and water-based recreation opportunities, which one out of every 10 Americans enjoy annually, are examples of the value the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) brings to the Nation. Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware that the country’s degraded water resources infrastructure is putting all this at risk and jeopardizing a quality of life that cannot be measured in dollars…” (Read more)


Discussion in 'On Topic' started by bagged, Sep 12, 2003.
looking really hard at teh Glock 26. any other recomendations in this small of a size
The Kahr PM9 or P9 would be in the same price and size range, worth a look. The G26 is a fine choice though.
G26 looks like a hot little gun, I about bought one, but i decided I should find a longer barrel for my first pistol. If I wanted a subcompact, thats what I think I would get.
Taurus PT111 (9mm) or PT140 (.40) would be, and is, my choice.
well i choose the g26, im lovin it. i did get teh floorplate extensions though, they make it so much easier to steady the gun


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CBC Sports has announced that it will carry live coverage of 20 games of the inaugural season of Canada’s new tier-one men’s professional soccer league, the Canadian Premier League (CPL). The partnership with MEDIAPRO Canada will see CBC become the exclusive television broadcaster for 10 CPL games. An additional 10 games will be livestreamed at cbcsports.ca, the CBC Gem streaming service, and via the CBC Sports app. All games will be produced by MEDIAPRO. Scott Russell and Andi Petrillo will host CBC’s coverage of the broadcast games. Commentary will be provided by soccer broadcaster Gareth Wheeler and retired midfielder and analyst Terry Dunfield, also the lead on-air team for MEDIAPRO’s streaming service, OneSoccer. CBC Sports’ resident soccer expert, Nigel Reed, will provide additional editorial coverage online. CBC Sports will also offer CPL videos, player profiles and highlight shows across its platforms. The first game under the partnership will stream at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Saturday, Apr. 27 from Hamilton as Forge FC (Hamilton) hosts Ontario rivals York9 FC (York Region). Read more here.
MEDIAPRO Canada has announced the acquisition of Tri-Lite TV, a Mississauga, ON production centre that includes 500 m² of studio space. Chris Priess, president of Tri-Lite TV, has joined the MEDIAPRO team in Canada as General Manager of Broadcast Services. MEDIAPRO has acquired global media rights to the Canadian Premier League for the next decade. The MEDIAPRO Group is currently involved in the production of 16 national soccer competitions around the world, including top-tier leagues in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Kenya, Angola, Slovenia, Serbia, Colombia, Bolivia, and Mexico, and produces events for the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Confederations Cup, FIBA, Euroleague, FIFA World Cup, the Arab Games, the Africa Cup of Nations and Formula 1. With 58 offices on four continents, MEDIAPRO also produces projects for HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Turner, DirecTV, Movistar, FOX, Viacom and Televisa.
Entertainment One (eOne) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of UK-based Audio Network Limited, one of the world’s largest independent creators and publishers of original high-quality music for use in film, television, advertising and digital media. The deal is valued at approximately $215 million USD.
Splash’N Boots, the JUNO award-winning Canadian children’s duo, have inked a deal to include their music videos in Universal Kids’ new preschool music show “Get Up and Move,” debuting on the U.S. network Apr. 22. Splash’N Boots won a 2019 JUNO Award for Children’s Album of the Year for their most recent album You, Me and The Sea, which was written and produced with Alan Doyle.
Food Network Canada is debuting a new food adventure series from Corus Studios. In each episode of Big Food Bucket List (14×30), host and comedian John Catucci (You Gotta Eat Here!) will visit three restaurants across North America, trying their must-eat meals, and then hitting the kitchen to learn how they’re made. The new series premieres with back-to-back episodes May 24. Tourism Nova Scotia joins as a sponsor for three episodes, providing restaurant recommendations that highlight the province’s culinary offerings.
CTV says JANN is the most-watched new Canadian series so far this year with the A18-49 and A25-54 demos, according to Numeris data. CTV says JANN was also the most-watched Canadian comedy year-to-date with total viewers. The Apr.18 episode captured a season-high audience of 1.1 million average viewers after two days of playback. Season 1 of the series wrapped up Apr. 24.
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Quebecor Fund have launched a new program to support the budget increase of French drama series in Québec intended for international markets. Specifically, the new program covers costs related to the enhancement of projects so they are more appealing for international buyers. Eligible projects must be live-action, French-language television series that meet the CMF’s definition of Drama programming and demonstrate a viable path to generate return on investment. The financing for the Eligible Project’s domestic version must be 100 per cent secured. Applications to the Quebecor Fund are due no later than Apr. 30. Click here to access program guidelines.
Telefilm Canada, in partnership with the Rogers Group of Funds, has announced the 16 English- and French-language documentary feature films supported by the Theatrical Feature-Length Documentary Program, with a funding total of more than $1.6 million. The goal of the program is to increase Canadian audiences for Canadian feature films, by encouraging the production of high-calibre feature-length documentaries. Among the projects selected are Cree-Canadian filmmaker Neil Diamond’s Red Fever; and Michelle Latimer’s The Inconvenient Indian, inspired by the best-selling Thomas King book. Find the full list of projects here.
Leo Award nominations are out, celebrating excellence in British Columbia film and television. This year’s Outstanding Achievement Award recipient is Crazy8s, an eight-day filmmaking talent incubator that provides funding and support to emerging filmmakers to help them produce a short film. Founded 20 years ago by the B.C. Branch of the Directors Guild, Crazy8s is now run by the not-for profit Crazy8s Film Society. Awards events will be held May 25 & 26, culminating in the Leo Awards Gala on Saturday, June 1.
Corus and the Banff World Media Festival have announced the recipients of this year’s Corus Writer’s Apprentice Program. The 2019 recipients are invited to BANFF on a full-access pass to benefit from extensive networking during the festival, as well as participate in a two-week internship opportunity in the writer’s room of a current Canadian series. This year’s group includes Thomas Conway (Spun Out, Covington); Jordan Hall (Carmilla: The Series); Jennifer Irons, founder of ME Studios; Kim Morrison (Mary Kills People, Private Eyes); and Heather Taylor (The Last Thakur, Stitched), who is also co-founder of creative studio Cereal Made. The festival takes place June 9-12.
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IATA reports jet fuel price up by 22%, trend to continue
The International air transport association (IATA) reported jet fuel price at $1.88 per gallon and $623 per metric ton as of March 2, 2018, up 21.9 percent from 2017. IATA is among those who predicted higher jet fuel bills for airlines around the globe in 2018, as strong travel demand as well as oil prices 2continue to grow.
According to data released by the industry association, as of March 2, 2018, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) saw 24.5 percent rise in jet fuel price from a year earlier, meanwhile, North America saw 21.1 percent rise in jet fuel expenses compared to a year earlier.
IATA states the jet fuel price average for 2018 being at $81.6 per gallon. The impact on 2018 fuel bill of the global airline industry amounts to $34.8 billion, according to the association.
Jet fuel prices ended down 4.2 percent at $79.1 per gallon as of March 2, 2018. To compare, jet fuel price was $76.5 per barrel on November 17, 2017, which is 35 percent higher than a year earlier. On January 26, 2018, jet fuel price was $85.5 per barrel, 30 percent higher than a year earlier, AirportWatch.org reports.
All in all, 2018 jet fuel prices have started more than 20 percent more expensive than they were a year ago across a broad spectrum of global markets Airline fuel bills for this year are expected to be 20.5 percent of airline operating costs, up from 18.8 percent in 2017, OPIS by IHS Markit reports.
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One Young – Digital Ceramic Printing
The former Mayfair Hotel site is the new home of the prestigious One Young Street building, a 48,000 sqft mixed-use retail and office space focused on revitalizing the Kitchener downtown core. The first Mass Timber constructed building is the tallest in Ontario. The historic hotel was demolished in May 2015. Sitting adjacent to Kitchener City Hall, the empty site provided the perfect opportunity for an iconic structure.
As part of the revitalization, developer Bernie Nimer of Ridgewood Holdings Inc. and architect WalterFedy paid a great deal of attention to the façade. “We knew that we wanted BIG glass and were inspired by the architect Frank Gehry to incorporate Frit Glass. It provides a modern look with the added benefit of maximum natural light. We wanted to pay homage to the site’s history and the historical Mayfair Hotel, which was constructed in 1905” says Nimer. Consequently, a custom ceramic digital print is used on approximately 50% of the exterior glass. The image? A subtle (ghostly image) silhouette of the Mayfair Hotel.
THE PRINT & PROJECT – Creating a building size work of art
“This was one of the largest and the most challenging print project we’ve ever taken on. It’s the entire building,” says James Cole, Senior Project Manager at AGNORA.
The overall project consisted of over 16,500 sq.ft of custom Insulated Glass Units (IGU’s) including:
- 8050 sq.ft of custom printed frit.
- 8500 sq.ft of non-printed, high quality vision glass.
“An immense amount of work went into the pre-press of these glass prints. In fact, we had to develop a custom script to save about 6000 keystrokes, and possible errors.” says Joe Lindsey, AGNORA’s Print Technology Expert.
Every one of the 256 individual pieces were set up and ‘cut’ from a digital master elevation drawing. Subsequently, an AM print process was applied to the image to ensure that it remained visible from the exterior while allowing un-impeded vision from the inside out.
“Because we had to add a shadow to the original drawing, two separate print files had to be created to fulfill the client vision. Then manually, we combined each file back together for the printer to utilize. It was a highly involved, custom process,” said Lindsey.
Each piece of printed glass was cleaned and printed on AGNORA’s DipTech NEraD. Ceramic inks must go through a heat set process (heat strengthened or tempering) in order to fully cure. As such, the nature of these chemically based inks inhibits a wide colour gamut, and custom ratios must be prepared to closely match a client’s colour chip or pantone, as was the case with this highly specialized process.
MANAGING PROCESSES – Organizing production and delivery
The project began in July 2019, with sample ordered by the project owner Bernie Nimer and commenced production the following year - April 2020. The full-size samples helped the stakeholders realize the digital image aesthetic and how it would apply to the second, third and fourth floors of the structure to yield the subtle look the designers wished to achieve.
“Our production window was fairly narrow,” says Cole. “This is the first “full” [curtain wall] that AGNORA has been involved with. Not only is the non-printed glass oversized, but both printed and non-printed IGU’s had to have similar visual characteristics. It just made sense for AGNORA to handle the entire production.”.
For the “One Young” project, AGNORA had to accommodate a greater degree of scheduling. “With over 450 custom IGU’s, running between four services (print, tempering, IG, and shipping) we had to pay attention to scheduling and ensure that our processes ran seamlessly. It was a great exercise to handle the increase print load,” says Brent Stannard, Plant Manager at AGNORA. In addition, oversized custom glass always requires a refined arrangement of logistics. The order that glass is placed on each rack can have major implications on installation at site. AGNORA went beyond conventional packing and ensured that we fully understood the unique installation process and schedule to best rack glass so that lites were installed in sequence. This eliminated time and risk associated with “moving off,” ensuring a “one-touch” installation of each lite.
THE MAKEUP – Fabricating an efficient curtain wall
To maintain visual consistency all IGU’s has a makeup of:
6mm Pilkington low iron outboard, a 16mm stainless steel black spacer, and inboard a 6mm Guardian SKN 67/27 with performance coating on surface three.
On all 256 printed IGU’s, the frit was applied to surface two.
IGU’s ranged in size from 124” max height on printed, to 168” max height on non-printed.
The choice to use Guardian Glass’s SN 67/27 within the IGU was due to the performance characteristics of the glass. The two primary sides of the building face the South and West, and with a façade constructed almost entirely of glass, the use a product with lower transmittance and SHG was necessary.
A Final Word
BIG Glass isn’t just big, it’s also complex. AGNORA prides itself on the custom work that comes with the territory of big Glass, delivering truly custom solutions. The Oculus project, installed at Quebec’s National Assembly is the type of project we love.


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The GC Digital Research Institute (GCDRI)
January 17th – 19th, 22nd – 23rd
Applications due: November 27th, 11:59 p.m.
Apply here: https://gcdri.commons.gc.cuny.edu/
Are you interested in using digital tools in your research but don’t know where to start? Do you want to learn more about digital technologies alongside a supportive group of your peers?
The GC Digital Research Institute (DRI) is an introduction to core digital research skills that can be applied widely to different kinds of projects. This institute is catered towards building foundational skills and will be paced accordingly to ensure those who are new will leave feeling more confident in their skills. DRI is designed for beginning learners—those who have little or no prior experience working with a programming language. We begin with an introduction to computing using the command line.
Participants will attend a series of remote sessions from Jan 17 – Jan 19 and Jan 22 – Jan 23, 2024 to develop basic digital research skills and connect with others in an interdisciplinary context.
To accommodate a remote-learning environment, the 2024 DRI will consist of five Zoom sessions. Our first day of the institute takes place on Wednesday, January 19, at 9:30am, which will begin with a kick-off event and consist of various sessions held between 9:30am and 12pm from January 17th to January 35th, with a break during the weekend. Participants will learn Python through dedicated workshops and practices. Beyond our Zoom meetings, DRI will also include space for informal co-working sessions and opportunities to build with peers. By applying, you agree to participate in all activities.
Participation is free, and open to graduate students, faculty, and staff at the Graduate Center; however, applications are required. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, November 27, 2021. More information about previous institutes and what to expect, as well as a link to the application can be found on the GC DRI website:https://gcdri.commons.gc.cuny.edu/.
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Hello everyone, I have been working on a couple of sketchbook related projects again. The first was a project following a tutorial given by Tamara Laporte on the recent Sketchbook Revival course. Tamara created a timelapse video for us to follow, and this picture is what I came up with using her video. She instructed us to stick to a minimum of supplies; three colours of water based markers, I had some old Marvy LePlume markers that I dug out of my stash, a watercolour skin tone crayon, and a white and black marker. We also used a water brush for blending, plus a pencil for the basic drawing. Lots of the artists seem to prefer mechanical pencils, as there is no need to sharpen your pencil, I found using one much easier, and will continue to use one for my sketching from now on.
I learned several things from my experience with this drawing; I used an A3 sketchpad containing Windsor and Newton heavyweight Cartridge paper, which I normally manage to add a fair amount of water to. It did not work very well for this project, and in future, I will go back to hot pressed watercolour paper, which is my usual go to surface for something like this. My Marvy pens have probably seen better days, I can't remember how many years I have had them, but a long time, for sure. I needed something with a bit more juice to really achieve what I wanted, but they worked okay for a first attempt at the project. I was too impatient, and did not let the black Posca pen dry properly, and smudged it on my little bird. I needed to slow down and take my time a bit! Other than that, I enjoyed the process, and will definitely try out the techniques again.
The sentiment that I have added to the image sums up my thoughts whilst creating the piece, 'embrace imperfection'. I am not going to be too precious, but to learn and grow from these experiments, hopefully enjoying the process at the same time!
I hope to share more of my sketchbook exploits with you soon, thanks for stopping by, xxx


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Terence Bridgett is a South African actor best known for his role as Chico Booysens in the SABC3 soapie Isidingo (for which he won the Avanti award for Best Supporting Actor in 2001).
He is also known for his role as Dr. Leonard September in the hospital drama Jozi-H, which premiered in Canada in 2006 and on SABC3 in South Africa in 2007.
He also starred in the SABC2 variety comedy show Colour TV, in 2011.
Guest star appearances in the soapies 7de Laan and Backstage were followed by leads in the South African drama series Zero Tolerance, Snitch and The Lab.
Terence will be one of ten celebrities showing off their cooking skills and competing for the title of South Africa's first Celebrity Masterchef!
After three very successful seasons of Masterchef SA, MNet added some extra spice to the new year by airing a celebrity version of the popular cooking show. The celeb contestants will play to win money for a charity of their choice.

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Wednesday, 1 January 2014
With Onibaba Kaneto Shindo created a masterpiece in psychological horror. Though it would be a travesty to consider the two at par, Kuroneko, with its ghost story providing a peek into the heart of darkness and an allegory to the Japan’s war-ravaged medieval past, did form an apt companion piece to the former film. Societal violence, and the ensuing poverty, condition of women, and revenge formed its key themes. Set in the midst of a devastating civil war that has engulfed the country, it begins with a group of renegade samurais making halting at an isolated shack, pillaging the property, brutally ravaging the two women residing there – a young and beautiful lady (Kiwako Taichi) and her mother-in-law (Nobuko Otawa), and burning the place and leaving them for dead on their way out. The sight of the two charred corpses in their burnt-down hut, with a black cat feeding on them, provided a gruesome allegory for the state the country was in. A few months later, the former ragtag warriors who have now moved up the social ladder, start getting seduced to bloody deaths by a mysterious lady. With the situation escalated to the local lord, the lone survivor (Nakamura Kichiemon II) from a battle becomes a hero by chance, and is given the onerous task of bringing the vicious cycle to a stop; incidentally, the ladies were his wife and mother, respectively, and he soon starts falling for the phantom doppelganger of his dead wife. The film’s bleak setting, moodiness and dark undertones were well captured by the atmospheric B/W photography with heavy emphasis on shadows. Despite the artificiality of the proceedings and predictable storyline, it managed to be a brooding tale with incisive social commentaries.
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Bear Mattress is a bed-in-a-box US-based online company that is dedicated to developing high-performance items. Does this bed mattress match up to buyers expectations? – Bear Mattress Code
Bear Mattress Specifications:
The very first signature memory foam Bear mattress was sold in 2015, and exactly what made it special was the Celliant fabric innovation used on the cover, which we will talk about later on. The bed mattress includes four layers:
• 1-inch graphite memory foam base
• 2.5 inches of fast response polyfoam
• 6.5 inches of high-density foam
• Cool Graphite-Gel Memory Foam
The bed mattress features standard sizes, each 10 inches high and just one firmness choice.
Bed Mattress Sizes and Price
Dimensions Weight Price
California King 72″ x 84″ x 10″ 90 pounds. $940.
King 76″ x 80″ x 10″ 90 lbs. $940.
Queen 60″ x 80″ x 10″ 70 pounds. $840.
Complete 54″ x 75″ x 10″ 60 lbs. $740.
Twin XL 39″ x 80″ x 10″ 50 pounds. $640.
Twin 39″ x 75″ x 10″ 50 pounds. $540.
Extensive Review of Bear Mattress Features – Bear Mattress Code
When shopping for a bed mattress there are several considerations you will make. The focus of this mattress business remains in sports; a lot of of the features were included with professional athletes in mind.
The cover of this mattress is infused with Celliant fabric, which is what this brand is most popular for. This material is apparently vital throughout recovery from an injury as it assists in muscle healing and decreasing swelling.
The concept of this cover design was conceived after years of research by experts in medication, biology, and physics in collaboration with other specialized scientists. The science behind the Celliant cover is that it can convert temperature into infrared innovation. – Bear Mattress Code
There is a myriad of benefits following the development of a renewable resource source. To begin with, the increase in oxygen levels accelerates the body’s natural healing for athletes and others associated with extreme physical activities. The infrared light is credited with making it possible for vasodilation, and as such promotes blood circulation for the sleeper. So the innovation on the mattress cover, together with the memory foam structure helps in managing your body heat for better quality sleep.
The distinctions in size of sleepers and the weight distribution are the primary factors of how sleepers will feel about the firmness of a mattress. The Bear bed mattress is in the medium series of firmness, albeit a bit higher there. When you first sleep on the mattress you are welcomed with the softness of the gel memory foam, once this complies with your body you will start to feel a little springiness thanks to the underneath reaction layers. These layers produce a bouncy feeling when you proceed the bed, but you will definitely be feeling more of the firmness than the softness.
The Bear mattress design intends at retaining a comfy temperature as you sleep. To attain this, the designers produced a breathable top layer that includes a graphite gel praised for its cooling homes. The gel helps in heat distribution and encourages correct air flow which ensures you sleep cool.
The middle layer of this bed mattress includes an open-cell design which allegedly increases conductivity and cooling seven times more than routine foam mattresses. The last layer is a solid base that ensures you do not sink excessive into the bed. Since your body touches a little surface area you are prevented from getting warmer. – Bear Mattress Code
This bed mattress design has a leading layer of memory foam and a strong foam base which together reduce motion transfer by absorbing vibrations. Sleepers can likewise move quickly on the bed since of the medium-firm density and absence of “hug”. This bed mattress is for that reason perfect for individuals who share a bed since they can cuddle conveniently and there will be a minimal disturbance when one sleeper get in and out of the bed.
Efficiency of the Bear Mattress.
Most foam bed mattress launch a specific smell when unboxed, this is exactly what is called off-gassing. This Bear mattress is no various, it will release a bit of a smell when you first roll it.
Bear mattress possesses a strong edge-to-edge surface area, and as such you will feel stable sleeping on it. The general foundation of the mattress is solid thanks to the thick base foam. The entire surface area has a consistent feel, although the edges have rather less assistance, and hence you can probably sleep for a while at the edges but won’t be very confident sitting there for long hours.
The Bear bed mattress is a debt consolidation of various kinds of foam, and since of this does adhere too much to the body as it common with routine foam mattresses. The mattress will still somewhat hug the body of an individual sleeper, however more importantly, will avoid the sleeper from overheating and offer pressure point relief.
What everyone would like to know when shopping for a bed mattress is how comfy it is. Whatever else is null and void if the user’s expectations in terms of convenience are not satisfied. The Bear bed mattress has a foam layer infused with graphite gel at the top, followed by an action and transition later. This design helps you sleep cool and at the exact same time manages pressure release and bounce. – Bear Mattress Code
This bed mattress is ideal for back sleepers. It permits you to sink to amicable depth, provides adequate support and complies with your body therefore cradling your shoulders and lumber. Side sleepers will also enjoy this bed. The mix of spring and conformity enable your hip and shoulders to sink easily while still providing the needed assistance.
Is this bed mattress worth a buy? For mattress rates, which depend on size, are excellent for the quality of this bed mattress.
Bear Mattress vs. Bear Hybrid.
The initial Bear mattress is a fantastic choice if you are on a spending plan, are a side sleeper or strictly sleep on your back. The hybrid Bear bed mattress features a combination of foam and coils and is somewhat softer than the initial Bear bed mattress. It is ideal for all types of sleepers, and an excellent option if you take quality over rate.
What gives Bear an edge over its competitors is the Celliant textile technology in the bed mattress cover. The mattress also provides contouring assistance and pressure point relief without connecting too much to the body as typical with other foam mattresses. If you were trying to find a softer, plusher and more detailed contour mattress, or if you desire a bed mattress that can help with your muscle recovery then possibly you should put Bear on your list of consideration. – Bear Mattress Code
The middle layer of this bed mattress includes an open-cell style which allegedly increases conductivity and cooling 7 times more than regular foam bed mattress. For bed mattress prices, which depend on size, are great for the quality of this mattress. The hybrid Bear bed mattress includes a mix of foam and coils and is slightly softer than the initial Bear mattress. The mattress likewise provides contouring support and pressure point relief without attaching too much to the body as typical with other foam bed mattress. If you were looking for a softer, plusher and closer contour bed mattress, or if you want a bed mattress that can assist with your muscle recovery then possibly you need to put Bear on your list of consideration.


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The first review of Baahubali 2 is out and strangely it has come from a “member of the UK, UAE Censor Board”. Umair Sandhu, who calls himself a film and fashion critic in UK, UAE and India, has given the much awaited movie a five star rating. He compared the CGI in Baahubali The Conclusion to “Hollywood greats” like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Sandhu gives perfect ratings to all actors in the movie and is particularly awed by Prabhas who plays the main protagonist Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali in both the movies.
Sandhu gave a special mention to Prabhas and Rana Daggubati for “some outstanding work” and says even Ramya Krishnan’s Sivagami leaves an impact. Clearly awed by the SS Rajamouli movie, Sandhu calls Baahubali 2 a “marvel” comparable to the best of Hollywood. In the small review published on his blog, he oohs and aahs about everything from the grandiose sets to the VFX, sound, edit and cinematography. There is a special mention in the review for the “beyond fantastic” screenplay of the review, and of course “mindblowing” story, screenplay, dialogues, music and screenplay.
— Umair Sandhu (@sandhumerry) 26 April 2017
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Baahubali 2 is releasing in most Gulf countries on Thursday, a day before India.
Sandhu lauds the director for attempting something of this scale, daring to dream big and achieving it. He says the movie might be a blockbuster today, but will clearly be remembered as a classic in the coming years. In one of the tweets he also mentions that the movie got a standing ovation at the UAE Censor Board.
#Baahubali2 got Standing Ovation at UAE Censor Board ! Proud Moments for India ! Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳👏👏 ☆☆☆☆☆
— Umair Sandhu (@sandhumerry) April 26, 2017
Sandhu has done many other “first reviews” before owing to his geographic location. Here is his review of Baahubali 2…
“Making a film is no easy task and making one that boasts of being India’s costliest and grandest film till date on both budget and scale, definitely is a humongous challenge.
Talking about the CGI used in the film, BAAHUBALI 2 is easily comparable to the Hollywood greats like THE LORD OF THE RINGS series and even the HARRY POTTER series that featured entire towns, cities and regions artificially developed to look realistic. Compared to the usual Indian standard of CGI work in films, the effort and detail that went into making BAAHUBALI 2 is visibly evident in the stunning waterfalls, the spectacular city of Mahishmati, and the sheer cliffs.
Coming to the performances in the film, the casting of BAAHUBALI 2 is just perfect with every actor doing a brilliant job in their respective roles. Here a special mention goes to both Prabhas and Rana, for some outstanding work, especially for Rana who excels in portraying the angry smouldering eyed King Bhallala. Ramaya Krishnan, despite being in a supporting role manages to leave an impact. The other two supporting cast members Nasser and Satyaraj as Bijjaladeva and Kattappa are impressive as well. No Indian storyteller comes close to what S.S. Rajamouli envisions and executes on screen.
Every sequence of BAAHUBALI 2 is a marvel that can easily be compared to the best of Hollywood. The grandiose sets, VFX, sound, edit, cinematography and most importantly, the screenplay of BAAHUBALI 2 is beyond fantastic. Mindblowing Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, Music & Screenplay.
Prabhas gave Career Best Performance ever. Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty & Tammannah are Fantastic. Sathayraj is Outstanding ! Good acting by all supporting actors.
On the whole, BAAHUBALI 2 makes you proud that an Indian filmmaker dared to dream big and accomplished it. BAAHUBALI 2 is definitely not to be missed. Call it a box-office blockbuster today, but tomorrow, it will be remembered as a classic.”
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Joe House is joined by Chris Vernon to discuss this week’s Tiger Woods news and the new course at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play event, and then later offers his top four picks for the weekend (3:00). Then The Ringer’s Megan Schuster drops by to hit the panic button on Patrick Reed’s swing, marvel at Phil Mickelson’s calves, and highlight the spiciest matchups in the Match Play event (44:00).
Spicy Match Play Pairings, Top WGC Picks, and Phil’s Calves
Plus, details on the new course at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play event
The ‘Station Eleven’ creator joins to discuss the new HBO hit
The guys also discuss the quarterback injuries that might affect Sunday’s game
Plus, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss whether the Rock is done with WWE and Roxanne Perez’s NXT title defense
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Barcelona's hunt for a new striker is getting more and more desperate by the day.
They were thought to be edging closer to completing a deal for Paco Alcacer from Valencia just yesterday, however, The Mirror have claimed the Spanish champions still have a six-man shortlist of potential options to support Luis Enrique's first choice trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
Finding a striker who is prepared to sit on the bench for large portions of the season and still capable of contributing when required is no easy task but it has been one of Barcelona's main targets for the summer.
Alcacer reportedly matches the criteria Enrique is looking for but there are a few other shock inclusions in Barca's shortlist.
Arguably the most surprising name to appear is West Brom forward Salomon Rondon.
The Venezuelan scored just nine times in his first season in English football but a full pre-season working under Tony Pulis has left him stronger, fitter and much better prepared for competing in the Premier League.
It showed during the Baggies' opening day victory over Crystal Palace, where he scored the only goal of the game with a header from inside the box.
Given Barcelona's style of play, it's unlikely he would score too many headed goals in La Liga but would offer Enrique a slightly different option to the usually formidable 'MSN' front three.
Nevertheless, he does have previous experience in Spain's top division after scoring 25 goals from 67 appearances for Malaga between 2010-2012.
Ayoze Perez from Newcastle is another surprising candidate on Barca's list, but there have been rumours linking him with a move to Spain throughout the summer so, in fact, the chances of a move would appear just as unlikely as a deal for Rondon.
Atletico Madrid's Luciano Vietto and AC Milan's Carlos Bacca are both targets the Catalan giants have been following for a much longer period of time and would appear better suited to come in and do a job. Whether they would feel comfortable being back up to 'MSN' however, is an entirely different story.
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988 cleared for employment: Total 988 youth were cleared for appointment on various jobs by 35 companies of Chandigarh,
Baddi, Badotiwala, Una, Sirmaur and Chennai at a Rozgaar Mela organised by the HP Government Labour and Employment Department
(Shimla) at Ghumarwin, near here, on Friday. Mela Organisers Employment Officer (Central wing,
Shimla) Krishan Kumar and Rozgaar Bazaar Information Officer (Shimla) GD Kalta said a total of 2,447 unemployed youth were registered for jobs.
‘Nag chhatri’ herbs seized: The police seized 3 quintals of valuable medicinal herbs called “nag chhatri” in local dialect packed in 10 bags in Salooni area of Chamba on Friday. Three persons, Hem
Raj, Man Singh and Mohammed Ramzan, all of Salooni region, have been arrested and cases under various sections registered at the Kihar police station.This was stated by district police chief Kuldeep Sharma said here on Friday.
Banikhet eco park: NHPC Banikhet Region Executive Director (ED) Sharat Chander Sharma on Wednesday inaugurated a newly developed eco-park at Banikhet and later handed it over to Banikhet gram panchayat pradhan Arun Rana for its further care. The ED said Banikhet township was a gateway to
Dalhousie, which was 5 km away. The eco-park was spread over 4,000 sq m. Banikhet gram panchayat pradhan Arun Rana thanked the NHPC for beautifying the area.
CCTV cameras for bus stand: The Hamirpur police has decided to install CCTV cameras at the local bus stand to regulate the traffic and ensure the strict implementation of the timetable by bus operators. Giving this information recently, SP, Hamirpur, Madhusudan, said all bus operators had been told to bring buses to the bus stand 15 minutes prior to departure and private bus operators to complete the journey from the bus stand to Pucca Bharro, Annu and Dosarka within 15 minutes.
Development plan: Education Minister ID Dhiman has said the state government has launched an integrated cooperative development plan through which cooperative institutions are being given incentives.
Biodiversity Day: The HP State Council for Science, Technology and Environment celebrated Biodiversity Day here on Tuesday. The theme of day was "Marine Biodiversity". Vibhuti of Anglo Sanskrit Model School got the first prize in painting, Richa Kant of Arunodaya Senior Secondary School the second and Lovanya of Girls School the third.
Rehan DAV gets 100 pc results: The DAV Public School, Rehan, has scored 100 per cent pass results of Class X declared by the
CBSE. ML Sekhri, Chairman of the school, said Arun Pathania and Manvi Sharma got the top-most grading and four other students secured grading above 9.2
Khair logs seized: The field staff of the Forest Department, led by Ram
Saroop, Deputy Ranger, Bhogrwan range, Nurpur forest division, caught a jeep loaded with khair logs at Sajwan during night patrolling. Rajinder
Jaswal, DSP, said on seeing the forest staff culprits fled from the spot leaving the jeep behind. A case was registered on Wednesday and the jeep was impounded. Divisional Forest Officer,
Nurpur, JC Thakur, said the department had initiated investigations.


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Presentation on theme: "Mixtures, Elements and Compounds"— Presentation transcript:
1 Mixtures, Elements and Compounds A Matter of FactMixtures, Elements and Compounds
2 Mixtures, elements, compounds Scientists like to classify things.One way that scientists classify matter is by its composition.Ultimately, all matter can be classified as mixtures, elements and compounds.
3 Why isn’t it a good idea to classify matter by its phases? Because one kind of substance can exist in more than one phase – such as H20. And matter changes phases rather easily.
4 Why isn’t matter classified according to its physical characteristics, such as color? Scientists wouldn’t find it very useful to group gold, sunflowers, and the sun together.
5 Scientists ask themselves these questions? Is the matter uniform throughout?Can it be separated by physical means?Can it be separated by chemical means?
6 By asking these questions scientists can classify matter into: Mixtures – two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and can be separated by physical means. The substances in a mixture retain their individual properties.Solutions – a special kind of mixture where one substance dissolves in another.Elements – simplest form of pure substance. They cannot be broken into anything else by physical or chemical means.Compounds – pure substances that are the unions of two or more elements. They can be broken into simpler substances by chemical means.
8 Is it uniform throughout? If the answer is no, the matter is a heterogeneous mixture.Considered the “least mixed.”Does not appear to be the same throughout.Particles are large enough to be seen and to be separated from the mixture.
9 Examples of heterogeneous mixtures Sand and pebblesOil and waterPowdered iron and powdered sulfur
11 Is it uniform throughout? If the answer is yes, the matter is homogeneous (looks the same throughout).That leads us to another question.
12 Can it be separated by physical means? If the answer is yes, the matter is a homogeneous mixture or solution.
13 Homogeneous Mixtures A mixture that appears to be the same throughout. It is “well mixed.”The particles that make up the mixture are very small and not easily recognizable.
14 Examples of homogeneous mixtures Milk, toothpaste, and mayonnaise are homogeneousmixtures. They are also colloids.
15 ColloidsIn a colloid the particles are mixed together but not dissolved.The particles are relatively large and are kept permanently suspended.
16 Colloids A colloid will not separate upon standing. The particles are constantly colliding, and this allows a colloid to scatter light – thus colloids often seem cloudy.Examples: Clouds, Smoke and Smog
19 SolutionsA solution is a type of homogeneous mixture formed when one substance dissolves in another.It is the best mixed of all mixtures.A solution always has a substance that is dissolved and a substance that does the dissolving.The substance that is dissolved is the solute and the substance that does the dissolving is the solvent.
22 Water as a solvent Many liquid solutions contain water as the solvent. Ocean water is basically a water solution that contains many salts.Body fluids are also water solutions.
23 Metals dissolved in metals are called alloys. Types of solutionsSoluteSolventExampleGasAir (oxygen in nitrogen)LiquidSoda water (carbon dioxide in water)SolidOcean water (salt in water)SolidGold jewelry (copper in gold)Metals dissolved in metals are called alloys.
24 Air is a solution of oxygen and other gases dissolved in nitrogen
25 Alloys Stainless steel is a mixture of iron and chromium. Brass is an alloy of copperand zinc.
26 Can it be separated by physical means? If the answer is no, the matter is a pure substance.An elementOr a compound
27 Elements Elements are the simplest pure substance. An element can not be changed into a simpler substance by heating or any chemical process.There are more than one hundred known elements in the universe listed on the periodic table of elements.These elements combine in such a way to create millions of compounds.
28 Elements All elements are made of atoms. Atoms of the same element are alike.Atoms of different elements are different.
29 CompoundsCompounds can be pure substances. (more than one atom of the same element)Compounds can also be made from more than one element. (different elements combined)Water is a compound.Water can be broken down into simpler substances – hydrogen and oxygen.

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Swedish diplomat Staffan di Mistura has been offered the job as the top U.N. official in Afghanistan, replacing the recently departed Kai Eide, according to Richard Holbrooke.
Holbrooke, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, told The Cable in a brief interview Friday that di Mistura had called him to consult with him before accepting the offer.
“I had a very good talk with him, quite a long talk, we went over every aspect of the relationship,” Holbrooke said. “He wanted to discuss how he could relate to us … I assured him that the U.S. government and the U.S. Embassy look forward to working with him.”
Farhan Haq, a spokesman for the United Nations, said that no official appointment had been made and that until there was an announcement, nothing was certain.
But Holbrooke seemed confident that di Mistura would soon be named to the post, and said he is “very pleased” with the selection. “Di Mistura has the unanimous support of the U.S. government,” said Holbrooke.


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A year ago, the three New York investment bankers that specialize in banks and thrifts were awash in deals, with their revenues and profits boosted by scores of mergers and initial public offerings.
This year, however, the bankers are virtually idle. Plunging stock prices for banks and thrifts are leaving the specialists' clients with little desire to do mergers or go public.
"The market is down, and there aren't many deals out there," says John Duffy, co-chief executive of Keefe Bruyette & Woods Inc. "It's tough to make a buck."
The future isn't much brighter. Investment banking activity is expected to decline rapidly in the next several years because of industry consolidation. Worse, the surviving institutions are large and tend to use big Wall Street names rather than the specialists, which include Ryan Beck & Co. and Sandler O'Neill & Partners in addition to Keefe.
To survive, the specialists are diversifying their businesses, some by looking to similar industries such as insurance, and others by expanding beyond financial services. These solutions, however, are fraught with risks, since these boutiques don't have the same sway outside their niche.
As little as 12 months ago, the three investment firms' business was robust. Ryan Beck and Sandler saw merger work more than triple between 1996 and 1998, while Keefe's rose 60%. The firms' lucrative IPO activity-investment bankers usually take 7% of proceeds-also rose from the early 1990s as thrifts demutualized in droves.
Now, however, their investment banking cash cow, especially in mergers and acquisitions, is drying up.
For instance, Ryan Beck has advised on five deals so far this year, less than half its 1998 number. Keefe's 22 deals so far this year are about two-thirds of its merger advisory business in 1998.
Sandler has done 11 mergers so far this year, roughly a quarter of the number it did in 1998. And its underwriting has dropped 83%, to five deals worth $261 million.
These firms' slowdown reflects the overall market. Only 265 mergers were announced so far this year, down from 504 in 1998. IPO activity slowed even more, with just 25 banks going public, down from 66 a year ago.
"Bank stocks have been in a bear market since last year," says Herman Sandler, founder and senior managing principal of the Manhattan-based firm that bears his name.
But the decline in activity is only part of the problem. More of the specialists' traditional clientele-thrifts and smaller banks-are choosing Wall Street firms to handle their deals. Keefe, for instance, participated in only 10 of the top 75 deals in the first half of 1999, down 23% from the same period last year.
"If we were to do something on a grander scale, the size, capability and name of the investment bank would be part of our decision," says a former Keefe client.
These setbacks are hurting the banks' bottom lines. Ryan Beck, which was acquired by Florida's BankAtlantic Bancorp last year, reported a loss of $3.5 million for the first half of 1999.
Keefe's investment banking revenues are down more than 20% so far this year, and Sandler admits to similar woes but declines to be specific.
The lack of business contributed to Keefe's decision to cancel its already postponed IPO in May, less than a week after Goldman Sachs' successful offering. The vacillation on the offering led to the resignation of Keefe's chief executive, James J. McDermott Jr., in July.
The boutiques say they can survive by expanding their services for existing clients and by branching into new areas. Sandler and Keefe, for instance, are betting on the insurance industry. They say it's a natural step, since many of their clients are interested in acquiring insurance companies.
Ryan Beck's chief executive, Ben Plotkin, says the firm is expanding into several new sectors, such as telecommunications, health care and media, with its June acquisition of Southeast Research Partners, a boutique that covers several sectors.
"It has been a bull market for bank stocks for three years. It has to come to a stop," says Mr. Plotkin, whose firm retains its Livingston, N.J., headquarters.
Forging into new areas, however, is not that easy. It can take years for an entrant to develop relationships and build up its share. The specialists don't know these markets as well as their niche.
Take insurance, for instance. The boutiques had thought they would grab business as banks and insurance companies merged to become financial powerhouses, like Travelers and Citicorp. Instead, there is little activity.
"There isn't anyone in investment banking who is thrilled with the pace in the insurance industry," says Rodgin Cohen, a partner at law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. "There aren't nearly the opportunities people had hoped for."


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As card-carrying superfans, it is our responsibility to watch every available video clip of David Bowie — especially the ones from the ’70s. So imagine our delight at learning that a lost 1973 clip of Bowie on Top of the Pops, which aired last night on the BBC’s Top of the Pops Christmas Special, has already made its way online. It’s a fantastic performance of “Jean Genie,” featuring all the wonderful costumes, fish-eye shots, and awkward, dancing British teenagers you might expect from such a clip. Watch it after the jump, and direct your gratitude to John Henshall, a cameraman who worked on the show and kept a personal copy of the footage — which is more than we can say for the BBC, who simply taped over their only recording of it. Oops.
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M arrives in Helsinki only to be viciously attacked by thugs and pronounced dead by medics. He revives but with no memory of his past or his identity. He rebuilds his life from scratch, but the past inevitably catches up with him.
Lugubrious Finns Valto and Reino take to the road in search of coffee and vodka, without which their lives are not worth living. But their reveries are interrupted by the arrival of ... See full summary »
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The second part of Aki Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, the film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or anything from his past life, he cannot get a job or an apartment, so he starts living on the outskirts of the city and slowly starts putting his life back on track.Written by
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This Finnish film may not be for everyone. Though nominated in 2002 for an Oscar for best foreign film, I don't think it got much play in the US. It's a quiet movie about a guy who is beaten in a park in Helsinki right after getting off a train. The hospital thinks he's dead, but he staggers out, gradually recovers, and can't remember a thing. He meets a number of people, most of whom help him in some way or another. He meets a Salvation Army woman and a relationship develops.
It's hard to describe this movie. The dialogue is often funny, but delivered absolutely deadpan. There is no excitement, but a rich development of story and relationships through incidents that happen to the lead character or that he causes to happen. The two leads, Markku Peltoa and Kati Outinen, are adults and look it. There's no Hollywood handsomeness about either of them. The structure of the movie is a gem of economy. One scene ends and the film moves briskly on to the next scene. No extended, unnecessary character development. No superfluous dialogue. It may sound pompous, but this movies creates at the end a nice feeling of mature contentment.
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Jennifer Lopez Instagram-revealed her giant engagement ring as Alex Rodriguez popped the question over the weekend on their romantic holiday in the Bahamas. Lopez has made headlines for her music, her dancing and her colourful, often high profile dating life. Some of her romantic ventures led to marriages three of them , others were flirtatious flings whilst some were nothing more than whispers. Every star had it — that pre-fame relationship. For Lopez it was with David Cruz, her high school sweet heart. They began dating when she was just 15 years old. As her celebrity grew, so it was to be that her relationship with David shrunk, until the pair called it quits in
The beloved New Yorkers found love with one another nearly a decade after first meeting at a baseball game in Queens, though A-Rod has hinted in the past the pair may have met even earlier than that. At first, the pair kept it quiet but their silence was short-lived. After just two months of dating, they went public, and they never looked back. From gracing magazine covers to attending events on behalf of their significant other, the pair have quickly grown to be known as one of Hollywood’s biggest “power couples.
Rodriguez popped the question just weeks after celebrating their second anniversary. On Feb.
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Skip navigation! Story from Celebrity Couples. Since they started dating in early , Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have seemed absolutely giddy in their love for each other. That’s why when the couple got engaged this year, it was easy to get swept up in their excitement and imagine what a lavish J. Lo-A-Rod wedding would be like. This will be trip No. Still, given the size of that ring, and Lopez’s taste for all things glitzy on stage, it’s hard to picture them doing a very low-key affair for this wedding.
Jennifer Lopez News
Jennifer Lopez is to be married for the fourth time after getting engaged to boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. The couple both shared a picture on social media on Sunday morning of her hand sporting a large ring. Former baseball player Rodriguez wrote “she said yes”, while Lopez simply posted several heart emojis. She has had a number of previous high-profile romances and her ex-husbands include singer Marc Anthony, who she was married to for 10 years and with whom she had two children – twins Max and Emme.
JLo and Alex Rodriguez dating, it’s official. Former professional baseball player says the singer is one of the smartest people he has ever met.
The couple got engaged in March last year during a romantic Bahamas getaway and Jennifer, 50 , announced the news by posting a pic of her massive diamond sparkler on Instagram with a number of heart emojis. Retired baseball star Alex recently admitted they have had discussions to figure out their next move both personally and professionally in He told Entertainment Tonight : “We had a meeting on Zoom with our core [group of people], kind of just going over what the next 12 months look like and we have three or four different variations of how that can look.
The year-old said they discussed everything from wedding plans to work projects like “going on tour next summer” and even potential movie plans with their reps. A-Rod added: “It’s such a fluid world. Usually when you underwrite a year – whether [in terms of] scheduling or financially – you never think that it’s going to just stop like this.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s Complete Relationship Timeline
Jennifer Lopez is one of the most popular and well-established names in Hollywood. The diva is known to have had a few high-profile flings and was linked to some of Bollywood’s biggest names like Ben Affleck and Drake in the past. Jennifer Lopez also married thrice but the marriages could not last long. Take a look at Jennifer Lopez’s dating timeline:.
and Alex Rodriguez announced their engagement on March 9, Rodriguez shared a photo of Lopez’s engagement ring along with the caption, “she said yes ♥.” The stars have been.
By Dailymail. Jennifer Lopez ‘s former boyfriend David Cruz has died. The Grammy nominated songstress dated Cruz, her high school sweetheart and first love, for almost a decade before splitting up in the mid ’90s. He was The website reports Cruz dies of heart disease but no further information was made available. Passing: Jennifer Lopez’s high school sweetheart David Cruz has died aged 51, it was reported Monday.
The duo started dating in , when she was 15 and he was 16, before splitting in just before Lopez, who had been a back up dancer for the majority of their relationship, skyrocketed to fame. The couple were photographed together at various events when the singer wasn’t so well known. Cruz’s longtime partner told TMZ: ‘He was kind and loving. He never held on to anything and was always very open.
Everything you need to know about Jennifer Lopez’s wedding
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Rumors swirled that the two were. Lopez attended the game with her husband of over a year, singer Marc Anthony. The three stood together before the game — J. Lopez stopped by a restaurant for lunch after doing a photo shoot and saw Rodriguez walk by. She stepped outside, tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Hey. I went in uneasy, not knowing her situation.
The pair cover stars on Vanity Fair and discuss their love story, revealing the path they took to become a couple and what makes them work. Out of two often surreal lives, JLo and ARod are managing to make one wonderfully real life.
Who are all of Jennifer Lopez’s ex-boyfriends? Take a trip down memory lane
Dominican-American former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez has confirmed his relationship with singer-actress Jennifer Lopez. Since the news of the couple dating broke earlier in March, the pair has been spotted together several times. Loves family.
A list of Jennifer Lopez’s dating history as she finally finds ‘The One’ in Exciting news for and A-Rod who are getting married (Picture.
Back in the eighties, Jennifer Lopez’s main man was her high school sweetheart relationship David Cruz, who she dated from the age of 15 well into her early 20s. Even after their break up, Jennifer said that he “is a friend and he probably knows me better than anyone else. After David came her Money Train costar Wesley Snipes, who she dated in and who she also performed her first ever sex scene with. Image: Getty Images. The two fell madly in love before Jen got her big break in the biopic hit Selena , but divorced soon after.
In , JLo even sued Ojani to stop him from publishing a tell-all book about their marriage and releasing a sex tape from their honeymoon. Not long after her split with Ojani, Jennifer had a short fling in with Tommy Mottola, Mariah Carey’s ex-husband. Maybe this is why the two pop divas have never gotten along Who could forget this outfit? Jennifer’s iconic Versace gown was accessorised by her high-profile boyfriend Sean Combs back when he was Puff Daddy.
The couple dated from but had their fair share of drama. Both were charged in connection with a Manhattan nightclub shooting, though charges against JLo were quickly dropped after questioning. They tied the knot in but after nine short months, the couple split. They may have made one of the least critically acclaimed movies ever with Gigli , but Bennifer were the ultimate power couple of the early noughties.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez First Met in 2005 & Reconnected 12 Years Later
Suivez Nous. Lo and A-Rod are getting married. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez may have been together for a relatively short amount of time, but what the couple may lack in longevity they more than make up for in romantic gestures and public displays of affection. The pair have combined two families, living together in Miami; and A-Rod got down on one knee on a Bahamas beach for the ultimate proposal , in March So, has J.
Lo been putting her Wedding Planner experience to good use?
The couple got engaged in March last year during a romantic Bahamas getaway and Jennifer, 50, announced the news by posting a pic of her.
Ukranian dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy , who previously dated Karina Smirnoff and Kate Upton, says romance specualtion with a star means big trouble. The Dancing With The Stars professional said after news of his dalliance with Jennifer Lopez hit the press a month ago, things hit a new and annoying level in his life, reported New York Daily News. They have to be in love, but trust me, there’ve been situations when two people have been really in love, and all of this gets in the way and it completely ruins it,” he said.
Last month it was reported that Lopez, 44, had moved on with Chmerkovskiy after ending her relationship with Casper Smart. Chmerkovskiy and Lopez were then spotted together at Connecticut nightclub Shrine. We’re friends. This is it. This is where it ends, pretty much. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. Covid India records highest-ever single-day spike of over 75, cases.
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Everything You Need to Know About Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s Wedding
Subscriber Account active since. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez revealed their engagement on Saturday by sharing a photo of the dazzling ring on social media. Even though the couple started dating in , the two stars actually met years ago, at a baseball game in After going through separate relationships, they reconnected in late and have been going steady since I went in uneasy, not knowing her situation.
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Alex Rodriguez recently got down on one knee and gave Jennifer Lopez the biggest engagement ring of all time. Like, no one else should even bother trying to give their loved ones a shiny rock at this point. And considering how many celebrity friends they have, the guest list will likely be royal-wedding levels of stacked. The more, the merrier.
Dang, mature! As a reminder, J. Lo has been married several times. Most recently, she was married to Marc Anthony from to they have two kids ; and from to , she was married to Cris Judd; and then before that, she was married to Ojani Noa from to Meanwhile, A-Rod was married to Cynthia Scurtis from to and they have two kids. So, yeah, there could be a lot of Ghosts From Relationships Past in attendance!
In a virtual interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez said her wedding plans are on pause right now as her family social distances amid coronavirus. One wedding clue. A source later told Us Weekly that the wedding was supposed to take place in beautiful Italy.

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