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Fiber Reinforced Polymeric (FRP) Bridge decks have been an active area of research for the past 10 yrs. In order to better understand the long term efficiency and reliability of FRP bridge decks, and to develop design and test specifications, laboratory testing and characterization of the deck systems and the FRP material, is necessary. Majority of the FRP deck systems available to date are made of glass-reinforcing fibers in the form of fabrics, mats, rovings, etc. Currently, the fatigue response of multidirectional composite is not readily available in the literature and much work needs to be done to understand the behavior of these composites under fatigue loading.;In this study three fabric based glass FRP composites used in bridge components were tested under fatigue loading. A fatigue life prediction model is proposed, with internal strain energy as damage metric, to predict the useful life of FRP composites based on the experimental results. The experimental and predicted lives at various strain levels were compared (S-N curves) and the model was found to be conservative within 10% error.;Two lightweight Glass FRP composite modular bridge decks were evaluated for structural integrity and degradation in bending rigidity under repetitive simulated wheel load (HS20-44 design truck load) to determine the applicability of the decks to bridge applications. The first deck failed due to local punching shear failure after 230,000 cycles. The second deck was reinforced in the loading area with 100 oz/yd2 of fiber in the transverse direction. No damage was observed for two million cycles and there was no considerable degradation in bending rigidity.
Natarajan, Venkatakrishnan, "Fatigue response of fabric reinforced polymeric composites" (2003). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 1392.


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This paper systematically summarizes the research progress of hard carbon anode materials in sodium ion batteries(SIBs) and the development of the corresponding sodium storage mechanism in recent years, and reviews the performance improvement strategies of hard carbon materials from the aspects of structural design and electrolyte regulation. The effects of the selection of precursors, carbonization temperature, pretreatment, pore formers, heteroatom doping, material compounding, electrolyte regulation and pre-sodiumization on the sodium storage performance of hard carbon anode materials are briefly described. This paper provides new insights into the design, synthesis and electrolyte
matching of high-performance and low-cost hard carbon materials, and looks forward to the direction of further research and development of SIBs hard carbon anode materials in the future.
Sodium-ion battery, Hard carbon, Anode material, Sodium storage performance
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Research Progress and Performance Improvement Strategies of Hard Carbon Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry,
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol29/iss10/1

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A South Korean industrial designer and artist, Koo Hyeonjeong wants women to be able to self-impregnante and has come up with a creepily creative method.
Introducing the seeding finger, a prosthetic with reproductive capabilities consisting of three separate elements, a ‘pocket to generate sperm’, a ‘tube’, and a ‘stem’ to inject semen.
Yep, "seeding fingers" are a thing. They look like girthy fuckers too. Could be pleasuring as well as inseminating... What'll chicks need blokes for?
This reminds us of that freaky Rick & Morty episode with the Gazorpazorps - where the dudes are left in a bleak world with sex dolls and the women are higher beings off doing their own thing...
While we're all for medical advances and helping women conceive if they can't naturally, this is bloody disturbing.
Could this be the end for lads? Read more about the "seeding finger" here.

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Methodist Episcopal Church. The Methodist Magazine, designed as a Compend of Useful Knowledge, and of Religious and Missionary Intelligence, for the year of our Lord 1827. Volume X. New York: N. Bangs, and J. Emory, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1827. First Edition.
Full leather, outer joints weak, front partially cracked. 5 1/4 x 8 3/4, crazing to spine, spine title labels chipped. 484 pp., tight, page edges dyed yellow, portrait of Ma-nuncue, "an Indian Chief of the Wyandot Tribe & a licensed Preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church." Lacks the front free end papers, recent former owner's signature on the front paste-down. Good.
This volume has many reports of revivals, including: Account of the work of God at Newport, Kentucky;Religious publications the means of promoting revivals of religion; Sketches of revivals of religion in the western country; Brief view of the state of religion in Sciota circuit, Ohio conference; Revival reports from 53 different circuits or villages.
Also include reports from various missions to the American Indians, and a Memoir of Between-the-logs, a Wyandot chief and Methodist preacher.


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Cauliflower Tacos topped with a sweet and spicy slaw
I love making cauliflower tacos! Especially cauliflower tacos topped with a sweet and spicy slaw.
I really enjoy cooking with cauliflower. It’s a great substitute for chicken. If you’re looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your meal plan, cauliflower is a great vegetable to use. It’s actually one of my favorite vegetables to use in the place of chicken. This vegetable will surprise you!
In this cauliflower taco recipe you will be using lots of healthy ingredients. You will be using cauliflower, onions, peppers, garlic and if you make the slaw you will need some purple cabbage.
Cauliflower tacos are one of my favorite weeknight meals
I understand how busy the weeks can get. This recipe is really easy to put together. You simply cut your vegetables, add them to a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, add the seasoning and bake it in the oven. These tacos have great flavor too, especially when you top it with the sweet and spicy slaw. They would be a great addition to any Taco Tuesday!
Have you heard of meatless Monday?
For health reasons many people are deciding to go meatless at least one day a week. It’s not only healthy for you but also for our planet. I’ve always thought incorporating meatless meals was a great idea! I think you’ll be surprised how many great plant based recipes are available when you start looking. It might help you lose weight and save you money.
We’ve always made meatless meals for the fact we have a vegetarian in our house. It really drives our decisions on what kind of meals we make. If you’re a vegetarian, or just simply trying to go meatless this cauliflower taco recipe is a delicious meal to try!
Growing up I hated meat. Every Sunday my mom would make a special meal that involved some kind of meat. These special meals were never my favorite. I always made sure to have my napkin ready to hid what ever I didn’t want to swallow. It’s really interesting to think back to your childhood and realize what shaped you. My favorite food memory was having some frozen vegetables, baked potato and a pile of butter toast. I am so thankful for those great memories!
Just like growing up, I really prefer eating meatless meals. The change now is I actually enjoy eating meat on occasion. I’m definitely not as adventurous as my husband, who eats anything. The list of what I’ll eat has really grown over the years. Our trips to new restaurants and finding the love for cooking has really changed how I eat and feel about food. My favorite Sunday meal would have to be some BBQ ribs. I’m curious…What’s your favorite meal?
Food creates memories
Like it or not food creates memories. My hope for my children is that I’m creating great memories around food. I hope they grow up and share some of the same passion for food and gardening that I do. What’s your favorite food memory? Comment below I would love to her from you!
If you think these cauliflower tacos look delicious you’ll find the recipe card below….
Cauliflower Tacos topped with a sweet and spicy slawDifficulty: Easy
1/2 head of cauliflower
Your choice of peppers- Use 2-3 bell peppers and thinly sliced
Your choice of a hot pepper – poblano, Serrano, or jalapeño thinly sliced
1 yellow onion thinly sliced
4-5 cloves of garlic- leave them whole, remove the peel
1 packet of taco seasoning
Salt & pepper
- Sweet and spicy slaw
2 cups of purple cabbage thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeño- diced, remove the seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar
Juice of 1 orange
- First preheat your oven to 350 degrees. You’ll what to first prep your veggies. Slice your onions, peppers, whole garlic cloves then add them to your sheet pan.
- Next drizzle on a little more olive oil and sprinkle on the taco seasoning pack and mix it around. Make sure everything is coated in this taco seasoning.
- Now you’re veggies are ready for the oven. You’ll be baking your cauliflower and tacos for 30-45 mins or until you see some color and they are not soggy. While it bakes you can get your sweet and spicy slaw ready.
- Sweet and spicy slaw
- First grab a bowl and add 2 cups of thinly sliced purple cabbage. Next add your diced jalapeño. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of citrus champagne vinegar and the juice of 1 orange. Season it with some salt and pepper, mix and set it aside. That’s it!
- Next you’ll want to warm your tortillas. Add your cauliflower ingredients on your tortilla then top it with the sweet and spicy slaw. Or add any topping that you choose.
- Here’s another option…instead of adding the slaw add some fresh salsa, lettuce and cheeses for something different. Both are delicious!
- Visit us on Youtube for the “How to” video. Come cook with us!
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MacGregor has won a contract from Kongsberg Maritime to deliver an automated mooring system for the world’s first autonomous containership, Yara Birkeland. This will enable mooring operations to be undertaken without human
Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered Cavotec SA reports that it has signed an agreement with an undisclosed port operator to equip two berths at a terminal with MoorMaster automated mooring systems. Cavotec will design,
JULY 19, 2018 — High performance rope specialist Samson has launched a new integrated technology and service solution, Icaria, designed to facilitate the transition process to the operational best practices set out
APRIL 20, 2018 — Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered Cavotec SA is set to revolutionize the operation of e-vessels by delivering and maintaining its automated, unmanned, mooring system MoorMaster for e-ferry terminals across Norway.


We have come across the varied avatars of Ranveer Singh in not just films but also commercials. The actor, uninhibitedly has experimented with his looks and his recent campaign for a travel website will definitely leave you in splits.
Ranveer Singh, who has been the face of Make My Trip for quite some time now, recently was seen sporting a Sardar look for an ad campaign of the brand. In fact, we received a glimpse of the quirky antics of his character in a video shared by YRF talent on their official Instagram page with a caption that read, “Lookie Lookie! WHO’s BACK!!? @ranveersingh!” While this is just an official sneak-peek, the commercial is eagerly awaited by all his fans.
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Role of Inflammatory Microglia in Mediating Periadolescent Nicotine-Induced Reward Sensitization
Nagchowdhuri, Partha S.
Nicotine exposure during the onset of adolescence (periadolescence) is demonstrated to sensitize the brain to the rewarding effects of various drugs of abuse. Nicotine enhances the expression of the transcription factor [delta]FosB that may facilitate this process. It is suggested that microglia, the resident immunocompetent cells in the brain, may contribute to this sensitization. This study was conducted to determine whether suppression of inflammatory microglia impacts nicotine's ability at periadolescence to induce sensitization to cocaine in the adult rat. To achieve this, minocycline was administered at a dose of 30 mg/kg, 30 minutes prior to 10 once-daily doses of 0.4 mg/kg nicotine during periadolescence (postnatal days 35-44) in male Sprague Dawley rats. FosB-like immunoreactivity (FosB-ir) in key brain reward and memory areas, and conditioned place preference (CPP) were used to assess changes at the molecular and behavioral levels. Nicotine enhanced FosB-ir the dentate gyrus (DG) of hippocampus by 52% over vehicle control, while minocycline pretreatment attenuated the density of FosB-ir neurons in the DG by 34% compared to nicotine at PND 45. Similar, but not statistically significant reductions were observed in the nucleus accumbens (NAc), and medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). This trend continued when the rats were allowed to mature into adulthood (PND 80) in both the NAc and mPFC, with minocycline pretreatment showing a significant decrease in FosB-ir by 36.7% compared to nicotine in the mPFC. The significant reduction in FosB-ir observed at PND 45 in the DG with minocycline pretreatment was reversed at PND 80. CPP studies indicated that both nicotine and minocycline-prior-to nicotine enhanced the rat's anticipation for challenge cocaine following adult conditioning by over 100% with no significant difference between the two. These results suggest that nicotine-induced inflammatory (M1) activation of microglia may be important for the induction of FosB protein, but not related to the sensitization of the adult rat to cocaine. The results further suggest a mechanism separate from induction of FosB expression in producing the long-term changes induced by nicotine.
Nagchowdhuri, Partha S.. (July 2018). Role of Inflammatory Microglia in Mediating Periadolescent Nicotine-Induced Reward Sensitization (Doctoral Dissertation, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship. (http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6946.)
Nagchowdhuri, Partha S.. Role of Inflammatory Microglia in Mediating Periadolescent Nicotine-Induced Reward Sensitization. Doctoral Dissertation. East Carolina University, July 2018. The Scholarship. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6946. September 29, 2023.
Nagchowdhuri, Partha S., “Role of Inflammatory Microglia in Mediating Periadolescent Nicotine-Induced Reward Sensitization” (Doctoral Dissertation., East Carolina University, July 2018).
Nagchowdhuri, Partha S.. Role of Inflammatory Microglia in Mediating Periadolescent Nicotine-Induced Reward Sensitization [Doctoral Dissertation]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University; July 2018.
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LiftMaster® products minimize noise to build optimal home environments
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanwillnotparticipate/Intro/Outro music by Curtismith: https://soundcloud.com/curtismith
this beat is by banda dejavu. br entenderao
Dont watch to much porn music dylan
He's such a cutie though lol
Is that a Last Of Us poster I see? 😍😍
Derulo is a dancer Dylan. Of course the choreography is great.
Jason Derilo love you
Do Paradise by Chris Brown
Do Ty Dolla $ign - Or Nah and more of his features
It's so sad that he likes this. But I understand, BUT WHEN NIKI WOULD SHOW UP I WOULD THREW UP AND RAN AWAY BITCH THIS VIDEO IS BAD AS FUCK
It looks cheap to me
please make react to DJ Khaled Do You Mind
"I hate how fucking often he says his name" LMAOOO SAME
Why does everyone hate the derulo part
please react to Run The Jewels 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See you're dope Dylan, but when you praise a male produced sexual song and video, but cut ass on female artists like Ariana, (just watched your Dangerous Woman album review,) for being equally as sexual its quite dissapointing. If you see this comment Dylan and care to reply, I would genuinely like to hear your input on your blatant preference for solely male sexual expression in music. Again just a fairly obvious observation, do enjoy your videos, all love here xx
Watch the B**** I'm Madonna video
pause at 2:29 😂🤤
I love this song so much
React to Monster by Kanye West ft. Jay Z, Nicki Minaj!
Huh : he Got the Best smile 😔
can you please react to the Royal family
PARRIS GOBEL CHOREOGRAPHED THIS!!! PLEASE REACT TO HER CREW 'royal family' WOD LA 2015
The girls with blonde and red hair dancing with jason are from royal family dance crew, you should react to their viral videos x
you should react to ty dolla sign's last album then. it has a lot of features but he starts the album with kendrick and it's an awesome track really
Your reactions are perfect,you don't disrespect any artist,you love things you appreciate,if you don't you tell it,i just love ur reactions! #love
u got like perfect teeth and Jaw. lol
He's so smooth on every reaction! #ILOVEIT
what does swalla means
react to david getta ft nick minaj light my body up
Ok but where are the Betty Who and Jessie J albums? DUDE, u are missing alot!!!!
REACT TO ANITTA BANG ALBUM (she is famous brazilian pop star, speak portuguese)
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!! 😘😘😘
Once again you don't care when guys are sexual in songs pisses me off
He said. 50k on a verse, no album out! Ahhh the reference
Had to pause it right then and there
it's so funny.. I watched another reaction minutes ago and the guy said the exact same sentence about the derulo thing 😂 love the reaction 😇
react to focus by ariana!! it has colors you'll like lol
Those girls are from this dance crew called the royal family.. you should watch the music video for hello bitches or the royal family dance front row
*shows girls dancing sexually
"OMG LOOK AT THAT BACKROUND COLOR"
He gave this video an A+? A cracker with no taste. 👌🏼
honestly though the video wasn't bad, the song wasn't that good
React to Jon Bellion please.
React to The Royal Family World of Dance 2015!!!
OMG I was just thinking how Id b interested to see what u think about this cause Im crazy about the beat :D
i absolutely love this video, and i especially love Nicki and Ty
LMAO this guy is so white and innocent. You know nothing about these artists. Do you even understand the lyrics? Your reaction is equal to that of a 13 year old white girl.
okay but no one talks about how hot he is like woah
okay but true
Luis Vasquez IKR
His smile extended my life span
Nice video loool I reacted to the same song
A list rapper😂 honestly would be nervous to see who's D list
React to No Frauds by Nicki pleeassee
lol his reaction when Nicki first came out
React to Dhurata Dora-Ayo ft Dj geek
CAN'T SUPPORT NOTHING nICKI DOES.. SHE DOESNT WRITE HER OWN SHIT AND IS LITERALLY A WALKING IMPLANT... JUST DISGUSTING TO EVEN LOOK AT!
YOURE AWESOME! Ily
shut the fuck up about Jason is lower than nikki, ignorant bitch Jason is international fuck boy, eat a dick🖕
brie Elaine Jason is a complete dick and your right he's a total fuckboy he is the lowest of the low
But he's super talented tbh
Tyler Sprouse hell no. Jason sucks at dancing, Chris is way better
brie Elaine Nicki is more famous, but Derulo is more talented imo
I love your channel
Mo Bounce is coming this Friday. These wack ass bitches ain't ready. Iggy coming to get this bitches together.
nick'is makeup artist probably couldn't be bothered to do her eyes lmao
this guy is so innocent. lmao
This is the stupidest video ever. Like the song though
Miley Cyrus Bangerz Album is amazing. Do please.
react to Regret In Your Tears by Nicki Minaj !! You love singing Nicki.. you'll love ittt
PLEAS REACT TO MORE MARIN AND THE DIAMONDS ELECTRIC HEART ALBUM !!!
IF YOU LOVE COLOR IN VIDEO YOU NEED TO WATCH *NICKI MINAJ - THE NIGHT IS STILL YOUNG*
" 50K NO ALBUM OUT " YASS DYLAN
react to snow tha product - I don't wanna leave
she's soooooooooo under rated i swear to.god
you're sleeping on Lady Wood by Tove Lo
LOVE NICKI ! LOVE DYLAN'S NICKI VIDEOS
DYLAN watch Ty Dolla $ign's drop that kitty video
Please just take a look on BTS- Blood, Sweat & Tears MV,please, please.
Sorry for my bad english, I from Brasil💚💚💚
React to Nicki Minaj's (Autobiography) off the Sucka Free Mixtape! 😇🤙🏼🙏🏼💜
Official Jorgie yasssss react to the whole mixtape Dylan
react to beyonce- blow
Please react To Drake's new album "More Life"! 🔥
Did you do regret in your tears? You should do it
Too much T&A porn for me...it's a nah!🙄😒😷I can appreciate T&A done well, but not like dis! Just garbage.
Basically I meant it's tasteless, and not for me. I've seen T&A done better and more captivating, this was just plain cheap! It's deffinetely hard to swalla when it's done from the male perspective. It comes off desperate. Nicki was fine the rest, Garbage radio.
Curious ships the songs about T&A what u want? Lol did you expect depth and provision from a song about swallowing cum? It's nasty as it should be.... Check out any mainstream song from 90's rap and they at a beach party with chicks shaking they ass and twerking regardless of the songs concept.
I LOVE YOU - THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND
WIPED OUT! - THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
PLEASE REACTION ANITTA- BANG
SO GOOD - INTERNATIONAL DEBUT ALBUM BY ZARA LARSSON ITS SOOOO GOOD
The chorus its wack AF! its ok tho!
react to royal family
ariana grande did the water thing with love me harder
the best thing about this video was that they had some of the sorority/request/royal family girls dancing in it.
i hate this song and video so fucking much but i'm not disliking ur video bc i don't have the heart to. 😂
react to royal family (dancers of the video)
sugar symphony- ChloexHalle
😂😂😂 Enjoy! It's on their youtube channel and soundcloud
blumountaindew they did what!?!??! Bout to go blast this mixtape till the neighbors know their names, excuse me.
I love that ep! They just released a mixtape yesterday too
the shades & visors mean she cant see the bx beast, dahhhhh
React to Zara Larssons new album So Good!!!
parris goebel choregraohed it is my fav, she did justin's purpose movement
Nicki has been wearing big sunglasses and things over her eyes lately
This dude too White 😂
I actually like when he says his name lmao
You should dedicate a day of a week for Nicki Minaj
Dylan I would fuck you any day... 😍 lol you are so good looking
There is a lot of good music out there... i understand you are going with what gives you more views , but this is literally crap music
that brainwashing a video suck
This MV is amazing I love it great reaction Dylan
The "original" was a lyric video dylan lol
Dylan is officially a barb, I swear. ❤

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In this first book of the series, readers are introduced to a lovable little alligator named Dozi. Living in a swamp in central Florida, Dozi observes wondrous colorful lights over a distant amusement park. Eventually, the curiosity of the little alligator gets the best of him and he heads off to discover the strange and fascinating new world of humans.
While hiding inside one of Orlando's popular theme parks, Dozi makes the decision to stow away in the unsuspecting Hoxwinder family's minivan after the family has finished visiting the park. During the long over-night drive home from Florida, Dozi befriends young Byron Hoxwinder in the very back of the vehicle. The family arrives home without anybody but 9-year old Byron Hoxwinder realizing they have brought a young alligator home with them.
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Watson And DNA
Making A Scientific Revolution
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The most influential scientist of the last century, James Watson has been at dead center in the creation of modern molecular biology. This masterful biography brings to life the extraordinary achievements not only of Watson but also all those working on this cutting edge of scientific discovery, such as Walter Gilbert, Francis Crick, François Jacob, and David Baltimore. From the ruthless competition in the race to identify the structure of DNA to a near mutiny in the Harvard biology department, to clashes with ethicists over issues in genetics, Watson has left a wake of detractors as well as fans. Victor McElheny probes brilliantly behind the veil of Watson's own invented persona, bringing us close to the relentless genius and scientific impresario who triggered and sustained a revolution in science.
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Is pressing a troubled, intensely fragile “postconflict” country to hold elections a good idea? Somalia did so in late 2016 and early 2017, and the process was not pretty. But…
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A review of South Africa: The Political Economy of Transformation, edited by Stephen John Stedman.
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UNITED NATIONS - Syria has declared four chemical weapons facilities it hadn't mentioned before, a special representative of the UN secretary-general told the Security Council on Tuesday. The news heightened concerns that the Syrian government hasn't been fully open about its chemical weapons program.
Diplomats said Sigrid Kaag told them during closed consultations that three of the facilities are for research and development and one is for production, and that no new chemical agents have been associated with the four sites.
The US ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, tweeted: "Must keep pressure on regime so it doesn't hide CW capability."
- US, Russia strike deal on Syria chemical weapons
- Israeli source confirms chemical attacks in Syria
- Western intel suggests Syria can still produce chemical arms
A joint mission between the UN and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was tasked last year with eliminating Syria's chemical weapons program after the Security Council found rare agreement on Syria. The deal was reached under threat of US airstrikes after images of civilian victims laid out after an attack on a Damascus suburb shocked the world. President Bashar Assad's government denied involvement and blamed rebel groups.
The joint UN-OPCW mission has said all 1,300 tons of declared chemical weapons have been removed, and attention now turns to destroying Syria's chemical weapon facilities.
Concerns remain that Syria has not made a full declaration of its chemical weapons. The United States has said it is worried that the Islamic State group, which has seized large parts of Syria, and other terrorist groups could get hold of chemical weapons if Syria is hiding any stockpiles.
The OPCW has said the dismantling of Syria's chemical weapons facilities is expected to begin this month, and the first of the 12 facilities should be destroyed by the end of November. The global chemical weapons watchdog also has said it is still working with the government to resolve discrepancies in its chemical weapons declaration.
Kaag also told diplomats Tuesday that an OPCW fact-finding mission found chlorine had been used "systematically and repeatedly" in attacks as recently as August, Power tweeted.
Lithuania's mission to the UN tweeted: "Connect the dots: @OPCW sure chlorine used in #Syria, witnesses saw it dropped by helicopters, which only Assad has. Who's responsible?"
The fact-finding mission last month said it was virtually certain chlorine had been used as a chemical weapon in northern Syria this year. The mission did not assign blame, but British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said its findings "corroborate allegations that the Assad regime is continuing to use chemical weapons in Syria, in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention."
Both sides in Syria's conflict, now in its fourth year, have blamed one another for using chlorine and other chemical weapons. The fighting has killed more than 190,000 people and sent millions fleeing into neighboring countries.
The UN's mandate for the joint mission with the OPCW ended Sept. 30, and the OPCW will handle work from now on.


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Troll is a 2022 Norwegian monster film directed by Roar Uthaug Starring Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Gard B. Eidsvold, Pål Richard Lunderby, and Eric Vorenholt.
it follows a ragtag group of people who must come together to stop an ancient troll that was awakened in a Norwegian mountain and prevent it from wreaking havoc.
Troll was released by Netflix on 1 December 2022.
It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, score, cinematography, direction, visual effects, and action sequences but criticism towards its derivative plot.
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(Center Square) – Arizona voter poll supports public efforts to remove homeless residents from public roads but wants root cause solutions and more accountability for how tax money is spent It has been shown.
The poll firm Seminal Strategies conducted the survey on behalf of the Cicero Institute from June 28 to July 3. advocate He called for expanded temporary housing programs and accountability for program spending, stressing that long-term housing for former street dwellers is ineffective and leads to nepotism.
A poll found that 78% of the 1,509 likely voters said Arizona’s homeless problem was slowly getting worse. The opinion was bipartisan, with 74% of Hispanic and Democratic voters agreeing with him. He supported 70% of independents and 80% of self-described Republicans.
Additionally, 80% of all likely voters supported removing people from the streets and moving them to shelters where they could receive treatment for mental illness and addiction.
“This is an emerging problem that Arizonans are looking for solutions, and the data shows there is bipartisan agreement on the way forward,” said Cicero Action Executive Director Brian Sunderland. Stated. “This is both a public safety and a humanitarian issue. Together we can turn this challenge into an opportunity for lasting change.”
The Arizona legislature directed $210 million in its latest budget to address the homeless problem, much of it to cities and counties to implement. Poll responses suggest skepticism about how the tax money will be spent.
A total of 71% of respondents support state audits of local agency spending on homeless issues.
Maricopa County Yearly Point Numbers Since January Indicated There are 9,642 homeless people in the county, of whom more than 4,900 are not in shelters. The number of PIT he has increased every year since 2017.
“Homelessness is an area Maricopa County has been involved with for decades as one of the primary funders supporting services,” a Maricopa County spokesperson told Center Square. “The findings are not surprising given the growing number of people living in homelessness in cities across the county, as people have taken refuge in tents. , the problem became more pronounced.
The spokesperson said the oversight board will prevent homelessness with mechanisms such as rent subsidies, address immediate needs of the homeless such as shelters and cooling stations, and provide long-term solutions such as affordable housing. It added that it has allocated more than $500 million to take action.
Maricopa’s homeless epicenter was an area known as the “Zone” in downtown Phoenix until a court order forced the city to remove the campsite over the summer. A city spokesman declined to comment on the poll, but cited several initiatives the city has taken to combat homelessness, including a $140 million investment in homelessness.
The city added 592 new shelter beds in 2022. An additional 900 shelters and temporary beds are expected to become available in 2023 and 2024, officials said.
Respondents also showed moderate support for a ban on public camps related to funding emergency housing.
The majority of those surveyed (81%) felt it would be more considerate to move the homeless to available shelter rather than having them camp at a location of their choice. Given the option of shelter, 71% opposed allowing camps on streets and other public places.
56% agreed that funding the homeless should be linked to a ban on street camps. The figure was similar among Hispanic respondents, rising to nearly two-thirds among black voters.
Governor Katie Hobbs invoked the right of veto He said the bill would not address the root causes of homelessness and introduced a bill in June criminalizing public camps.
If the bill had passed, the state could have been challenged in court under the 2018 law. decision By the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It ruled that the ban on sleeping in public when there is no other option is unconstitutional.
States and cities outside the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit are working to ban public camping.most recently in Georgia Senate Bill 62 Cities were required to enforce a public camping ban this summer.
Last fall, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a policy to involuntarily hospitalize homeless people with mental illness.
Opinion polls show unanimous support across all political parties and racial subgroups in favor of legally mandated hospitalization for treatment and stabilization of individuals with severe mental illness. reached 63% of all eligible voters.


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Medical tourism and its impact on our GDP
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AFTER INFORMATION Technology (IT) and Information Technology enabled Services (IteS), which are currently good contributors to our nation’s GDP, the next big thing happening (already begun!!!) could be ‘medical tourism’, which has enormous potential, if rightly tapped, to make great contributions to the nation’s GDP. The following will illustrate a few valid points by way of expert’s questions vs opinions offered, current statistics available with future projections and a few suggestions for making best use of medical tourism towards the development of the country’s economic prosperity.

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The City Council today passed a “home rule message” asking the State Legislature to pass enabling legislation allowing the City to issue residential parking permits. In an earlier post, which has now been corrected, I had incorrectly reported that it passed the Council yesterday; it had just passed the Committee on State and Federal Legislation. Now that it has passed the full Council, it will go to Albany, which, if Senator Marty Golden has his way (see post linked immediately above), will live up to its name as “the place where good ideas go to die.”
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On behalf of the Organizing Committee we invite you to participate in the Workshop “Gene Regulation: from transcription factors to nuclear architecture and beyond”.
The scope of the workshop is to honor Professor Emeritus Joseph
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Workshop will be organized by the Institute of Molecular Biology and
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SAN ANGELO, Texas - Jerry Lackey: "Ranch Country Buckaroos" is available in San Angelo at Cactus Books, 6 E. Concho Ave.; Eggemeyer's General Store, 35 E. Concho Ave.; and Hastings Books, Music and Video, 4238 Sunset Drive.
Skipper Duncan: "Tales Galore" is available at Cactus Books, 6 E. Concho Ave. A book signing will be from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Grogan's Feed Store, across from Sam's Club on U.S. 67 South. The signing will include real-life "characters" from the book.
Mina Khan: "Wildfire" is for sale in the science fiction and fantasy section of Hastings Books, Music and Video, 4238 Sunset Drive. It's also available through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and iTunes.com.
Glenn Dromgoole: "West Texas Christmas Stories" is for sale at Eggemeyer's General Store, 35 E. Concho Ave;. and Cactus Books, 6 E. Concho Ave.
This is Big Read week, and we're celebrating books and their authors — from 2005 Pulitzer finalist Luis Alberto Urrea to local writers.
It's always exciting to discover a novelist like Luis. He will talk about his book "Into the Beautiful North" and sign books at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Suggs Community Room at Stephens Central Library.
It's also exciting to find new books by favorite West Texas authors. Here are four, written by people you may know.
"Ranch Country Buckaroos"
Jerry Lackey's new book has its roots in 1968. Back then Jerry published a collection of stories he had written for his column in Sheep and Goat Raiser Magazine.
Elmer Kelton, editor of the magazine in that era, created illustrations for some of Jerry's stories. Elmer's illustrations also appear in the new book.
Jerry writes of his experiences growing up in the Hill Country with his younger brother and friends.
"The times we spent together playing and working would prove to be a cherished period in life," he wrote.
The stories he tells make us see what he saw.
"Water-witching Man," a story about searching for water when wells went dry during a drought, is about a man hired to help locate water using a small tree limb.
"The farther he walked, the more activity the stick showed, At one point the base of his peach limb was dancing up and down like a dog's tongue after a hard run."
Anyone who had experience with an old-fashioned outhouse will appreciate Jerry's "The Path to a Privy."
"In the old days, that little brown house was about the only really peaceful place a fellow could find for meditation," he wrote.
Other stories involve postholes, windmills, tumbleweeds, barn dances and much more.
No one tells a story quite like Skipper Duncan. The West Texas rancher's new book includes 50 stories about folks many of us know, from Rob Junell to Bill Shaw.
"My collection of true tales touches on a variety of topics," Skipper writes in the introduction.
The stories include cowboys, ranchers, farmers, doctors, lawyers, horse traders, dog traders, car traders, trappers, fiddle players, bear attacks, poetry, roping, fist fights, rattlesnakes, dynamite — you name it.
"This book is supposed to be funny," he wrote.
Believe me. It is.
San Angelo's the setting for a new book by local author Mina Khan, who describes her story as a "paranormal mystery with romantic elements."
The main character, a young woman who works as a newspaper reporter, can transform herself into a fire-breathing dragon. She comes to San Angelo to help a friend and unexpectedly ends up investigating deadly fires and looking for love in West Texas.
Mina (aka Rashda), is a former Standard-Times reporter and an excellent writer. "Wildfire" is rated PG-13 for language and some "adult themes."
"West Texas Christmas Stories"
Short, Christmas-related stories by 33 West Texas authors fill this book edited by Glenn Dromgoole.
"Christmas is a time for laughter and joy," Glenn wrote. "Christmas is about faith and family and friendship, about Jesus and also Santa Claus, about giving and receiving.
"And Christmas is about storytelling."
And, I would add, Big Read Week is about storytellers.
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KARACHI: It was disappointing to see some fine, fine couplets falling on deaf ears at the 21st Aalmi Mushaira (poetry symposium) organised by the Saakinan-i-Shehr-i-Quaid at China Ground, Kashmir Complex on Thursday night.
It has been more than two decades since the Mushaira was first held, but it seems that not beginning the event until after midnight, having hosts (nazim) who like to speak into the microphone more than the guest poets, and not controlling the non-serious sections of the crowd are traditions that have taken root. At least two Indian poets clearly felt uncomfortable with the crowd’s lack of attention to their recitation and directed a barb or two at those who were busy having a good time as if they were at a music concert.
The Mushaira got off to a bad start when eight or nine mezban shaer (host poets) were invited before the known versifiers to present their poetry. They consumed nearly two hours and barely manage to impress serious poetry lovers. Why is it necessary to have a five-hour long Mushaira when you have no more than a dozen quality poets on your list? Among the initial poets Qaiser Wajdi read out a few insightful couplets, one of which was:
Shaeri ka shoq tha sir mein merey/ Aaj phir faqa raha ghar mein merey (I was passionate about poetry/But it left me starved)
The others who presented their verses before him were Salman Siddiqi, Mahmoodul Hasan, Nuzhat Abbasi, Allauddin Khanzada, Khalida Uzma, Kami Shah and Prof Khayal Afaqi.
The quality of the symposium suddenly changed with the arrival of Ahmed Salman Farooqi.
The poet, who is from the US, recited ghazals brimming with pain for the contemporary sociopolitical situation in Pakistan and with appealing metrical variations.
Laash ke nannhe haath mein basta aur ik khatti goli thi/ Khoon mein doobi ik takhti per ghain ghubara likha tha (The dead child had a candy and schoolbag in his hands/ Ghain for Ghubara was still written on the blood-stained slate)
Sub ne mana marney wala dahshat gard aur qatil tha/ Maan ne phir bhi qabr pe us ki raaj dulara likha tha (Everyone reckoned the dead was a terrorist, murderer/ Still his mother wrote ‘apple of my eye’ on his headstone)
Though it was perhaps inappropriate for a humourous poet to be invited after Salman Farooqi, Syed Salman Gilani from Lahore delighted the audience with his funny quatrains.
Jawaid Saba read out a ghazal with reference to Indo-Pakistan relation whose first two lines were:
Sukh chaen buhat hai hum ko yahan, hamein apni gali mein rehne de/ Ja apni gali mein khel mian, hamein apni gali mein rehne de (We feel safe and sound in our backyard, let it be/ You play on your own soil, let it be)
Saba was followed by Mohsin Azam Malihabadi and Jalal Azimabadi (the latter is from Bangladesh). And then came the first Indian poet, Iqbal Ashar. He seems to be a sensitive individual who began his stint at the microphone by talking to the audience, telling them that he had heard Pakistan had established literary credentials (taraqqi yafta adab ki misaal hai). Once Ashar started reading his ghazals in delightful tarannum, he was able to impress the audience considerably such as when he recited the following couplets:
Usey bachaey koi kaisey toot janey se/ Wo dil jo baaz na aey fareb khaney se (The heart that easily gets fooled/ Will always be broken) Piyas darya ki nigahon se chhupa rakhi hai/ Aik badal se bari aas laga rakhi hai (I have hidden my thirst from the river/ I have pinned my hopes on a cloud)
Quetta’s poet Mohsin Changezi was next. The young man has tremendous talent and the ability to spring poetic surprises through his kalaam:
Main aisey shehr mein bunyad-i-khwab kia rakhun/ Ye loag ishq bhi kertey hain mashwara ker ke (How can I lay the foundation for a dream/ Here, people in love seek counselling)
Ye jo ik ashk larazta hai meri palkon per/ Saat daryaon ka unwan bhi ho sakta hai (The teardrop that quivers in my eyes/ May have something to do with the seven seas)
Saleem Anwar’s stay on the stage was marred by the antics of the unruly crowd. Prof Sahar Ansari, understanding the impatience of the younger lot, dealt with the situation by resorting to only some of his well-known couplets, such as:
Ye zindagi hai naql makani ka tajriba/ Ujlat mein kon kon sa saaman uthayey (Life is nothing but migration/ What to take with you in haste?)
Perhaps the highlight, thus far, of the Mushaira was Rahat Indori’s delightfully profound poetry rendered in simple diction. His animated style of reading immediately caught the attention of the listeners. He, too, like one of his colleagues, appeared to be displeased with some members of the audience which perhaps prompted him to recite:
Ye jo loag farishton se baney phirtey hain/ Merey hathey kabhi charh jaen to insaan ho jaen (If I get hold of those who think they’re angels/ They’ll turn human in no time)
Main noor bun ke zamaney pe phael jaon ga/ Tum aaftab mein keerey nikaltey rehna (I’ll conquer the world with my light/ You keep nitpicking the sun)
Afwah thi ke meri tabiat kharab hai/ Logon ne pooch pooch ke beemar ker dia (Rumour had it I was not well/ Well-wishers made me fall sick)
He also read out his famous ghazal, ‘Us ki kathaee aankhon mein hain jantar mantar sub’.
Eminent Urdu poet Rasa Chughtai kept the quality of poetry intact with his brilliant ghazal:
‘Rukh ghata ka hai samandar ki taraf/ Aur nazar sub ki merey ghar ki taraf’ (The wind is headed towards the sea/ Yet everybody is looking at my house).
Kishwar Naheed presented two of her taza ghazals and a poem at the request of some of her fans. The following two lines from a ghazal were evidence of her talent:
Apni be-chehragi chhupane ko/ Aaeney ko idhar udhar rakha (To conceal my facelessness/ I kept the mirror away)
Anwar Shaoor, Manzar Bhopali, Wasim Barelvi and Iftikhar Arif (who presided over the event) read their poems at the end (early Friday morning).


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“We Only Smell Bad on the Outside”: Geek culture explored Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public LibraryBanner, News — By Christopher Spencer on June 15, 2010 at 1:37 pm
At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, historian Chet Cornell will discuss the grand historical arc of geek culture in a presentation called “We Only Smell Bad on the Outside: An Introduction to Sci-fi/Fantasy Culture in America.”
The free talk will be in the Walker Community Room.
The series continues at 6:30 p.m. June 23 when author Ethan Gilsdorf speaks. Gilsdorf is the author of Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms.
Gilsdorf, a book and film critic for the Boston Globe, will discuss the appeal of online gaming, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and role-playing games.
His talk will also be in the Walker Community Room.
The month of events will conclude on at 4 p.m. June 29 with the Teen Gamers Club. The club meets monthly to play Wii games, cards and board games.
For more information, visit www.faylib.org or call 856.7250.
- ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ author Rebecca Skloot speaks at Fayetteville Public Library Oct. 21 | Community Announcement at 10:40 pm on October 13, 2010
- Historian Charles Robinson speaks May 1 at FPL on interracial couples | Announcement at 12:34 pm on April 22, 2011
- Your Friendly Local Gaming Store: The Gathering | Five Questions with Steven “Boogie” Williams of Castle House Games at 4:09 pm on October 5, 2011
- Fayetteville Public Library continues free financing retirement workshops in December | Community Announcement at 9:41 am on November 30, 2010
- Art Talks scheduled at the Fayetteville Underground | Community Announcements at 12:43 pm on August 25, 2010
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Natural gas prices continued their downward trend during last week, but the injections to the U.S natural gas storage came to halt this week; this might indicate that the demand for natural gas is starting to rise.
Here is a summary of the recent U.S natural gas market EIA report regarding the week ending on November 25th:
Natural Gas Storage
The underground natural gas storage (Billion Cubic Feet) slightly declined for the first time in over thirty-three weeks of injections; last week by 0.03% or by 1 Bcf; the natural gas storage reached 3,851 billion cubic feet for all lower 48 states; the current natural gas storage is 7.3% above the 5-year average, and is 1.1% above the storage level during the same week in 2010.
The slight decrease in storage was primarily due to a 17 Bcf extraction from the Eastern region natural gas storage.
In the chart below are the weekly changes of natural gas storage (weekly figures) and Henry Hub natural gas prices during 2011; the Henry Hub spot price continued its downward trend during the past few months. During last week the Henry Hub spot price sharply fell by 5.8% to a weekly average price of $2.92/mmbtu. The Henry Hub price was $0.98/mmbtu below its price level the same week in 2010.
Despite the low consumption of natural gas during Thanksgiving weekend, as the week progressed the US natural gas consumption started to rise but still remained lower than the previous week: the average US natural gas consumption declined by 6.0% (week over week) during last week on a national level. The residential/commercial sectors led the drop with a 7.2% decrease.
Production and Imports
Dry natural gas production inclined during last week by 1.2% to 65 Bcf per day.
According to the report the natural gas rig count declined by 6 by the end of last week to reach 865.
On a national level, the US temperatures were 2.6 degrees warmer than normal, but they have fallen by 3.4 degrees compared with the previous week’s temperatures.
Prices for the Week Ending November 25th
Nymex Henry Hub Future Price (December delivery) sharply fell during last week by 4.07%; its average daily change was -2.05%, and its weekly average price was 5.24% below the previous week’s average price.
Natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) on the other hand sharply rose by 4.12% during the week, and its average price was 2.04% above last week’s average price.
The difference between the Henry Hub future and spot gas prices was in Contango during the week, and by Friday the gap reached $0.71/mmbtu.
To sum up, natural gas production increased while natural gas prices, storage and consumption declined during the week of November 25th.
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A portrait of Africa in Harare’s streets
Any visitor to Harare has one way or the other come across beautiful and colourful fine art paintings on canvas or cloth that depict and celebrate the ideal African life in all its facets. ...Read More
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Gaborone – Botswana has launched a second state television channel, Now tv to complement the existing Botswana Television (Btv). ...Read More
Miss Heritage Universe auditions begin!
Harare – Auditions for this year’s Miss Heritage Universe scheduled in Kampala, Uganda, on July 28 are underway with organisers expecting up to 80 contestants from across Africa. ...Read More
AU gives Africa Factbook thumbs up!
Harare – The au Commission has thrown its weight behind the Africa Factbook saying it was a reference source of knowledge, information, facts, data and other aspects of the continent. ...Read More
Botswana robbed . . . Seal’s show botched
Gaborone – English singer, Seal, will not make his anticipated debut trip to Botswana for a show next month, but will still smile all the way to the bank after pocketing a reported P3,2 million from the organisers. ...Read More


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Starlight Park: A Century of Bronx History – Part 1
by Elisa Valentino
A few weeks back I wrote an article entitled “25 Historic and Fun Facts About The Bronx.” Until doing my research for this article, I was unaware that the borough of the Bronx persevered in attempting to host a World’s Fair in 1918. Although, it never came to be an official World’s Fair for a plethora of reasons, The Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries holds its place in Bronx history, along with other sites throughout the last hundred years, that would occupy the space currently known as Starlight Park.
Over the course of the past year, Bronx River Alliance and NYC Parks, began construction on a restoration project on Starlight Park as part of the Bronx River Greenway’s $40 million multi-phase restoration endeavor with the goal of improving the river’s ecology and providing residents additional green space and recreational facilities.
Well folks, that day is finally here! Phase 1 of the project is complete and this weekend’s opening ceremonies will celebrate Starlight Park’s all-new expansion with exhibits and events throughout this weekend, including historic tours, a parade, an art exhibit, a concert and more.
As you may have concluded from my previous articles, featured in ThisIsTheBronx.info, I love delving into the history of people, places and events, and as such, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Bronx expert and historian, Stephen Paul DeVillo, who garnered me with a full account of the more than 100-year history of the area that now occupies Starlight Park.
In fact, the park’s footprint is what’s left of the larger area of land that once occupied, what was to be the “1918 Bronx World’s Fair” and the subsequent Starlight Park Amusement Park.
Prior to speaking with Mr. DeVillo, I had hoped to have a full article detailing the history of Starlight Park for your reading pleasure today.
However, finding out that he would be giving a tour of the park at the opening celebration tomorrow, I opted to break this article into two parts so that I could experience in-person, his tour and historic overview of Starlight Park, as well as experiencing the festivities this weekend.
For now, let me give you a concise overview of the history of the Starlight Park Grounds, and one of the special occupants on the grounds today – The Bronx River Arts Center.
Starlight Park Grounds Brief History
Following the inability to get the Bronx World’s Fair off the ground, for lack of support from the World’s Fair committee, other countries and various other industry organizations, The Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries was abandoned a year after opening in 1918, and in 1919, the grounds were transformed into Starlight Park, a family friendly destination for fireworks displays, carnival games, bicycle races, open air opera, soccer games, containing a roller coaster, a swimming pool, and more!
The park included a stadium as well, which was the home field of the New York Giants soccer team, that also featured circuses, boxing and professional wrestling matches, and “midget auto racing”. The 15,000-seat stadium came to be called the New York Coliseum.
Thriving as a tempered amusement park until 1937, it shut down when the corporation that ran it went bankrupt, and at this time, the park closed and went into non-existence for seventy years! That is, until 2009-2010 when, thanks to the work of the Bronx River Alliance, the areas on both the east and west bank of the Bronx River were transformed into Starlight Park, as we know it today.
What happened during those seventy years, the old New York Coliseum and the area of the west bank of The Bronx River, that was NOT part of the original Starlight Park grounds – well, I will give you a great deal of those details in Part 2 next week!
The Bronx River Arts Center
Of specific note at Starlight Park is the outdoor Sculpture Park for The Bronx River Arts Center (BRAC), which, I am personally excited to visit tomorrow! BRAC Executive Director Gail Nathan, is the driving force behind the exciting exhibitions and performances in the newly restored gallery and performance space.
Founded in 1987 to bring professional arts programming to a culturally underserved population, BRAC has, for more than 30 years (including several years of arts programming under the umbrella of the first Bronx River Restoration project), filled the West Farms community of the Bronx with art and environmental experiences. With programs designed to encourage Bronx residents to engage in creative activism towards the revitalization and future of their neighborhood, BRAC offers a full menu of classes and workshops in the fine and digital arts.
With such a rich history committed to arts in the community, Gail was a leading force behind River Rising/Sube El Rio Exposition of Science Art, and Technology in Starlight Park this weekend. Conveniently, this exhibit coincides with the 100 year anniversary celebration of the “World’s Fair of 1918,” known as The Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries.
Thanks to the tireless efforts and vision of Gail Nathan, an open, empty grassy area is now a lovely sculpture park, featuring eight brilliant art sculptures that incorporate and/or are made with technology.
Among the creative sculptures, one of these was inspired by Moonlight Dancing that took place to Big Band Jazz at the original Fair in 1918. It incorporates an outdoor “dance floor” surrounded by art deco styled “Gatspy-era” urns and planters that have include “devices” that play Big Band music such as Glen Miller and Duke Ellington.
Another piece of work featured is a newly created “Reception Area” that extends throughout the park, to welcome visitors.
More to come next week about Starlight Park, its intriguing history and that which it has evolved into today!
Elisa is co-founder of Travelin’ Cousins travel blog, A native New Yorker, Fordham graduate, and world traveler, she is passionate about The Bronx as a travel destination for locals and tourists.
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WOW! Tony and Judy Sarsam, superb supporters of Monrovia High School PTSA and Athletics, have donated 50 new Riddell Speed Flex helmets to the football program, in an effort to make sure Monrovia HS students are as well protected as they can be. The Speedflex helmet is rated by many college football programs as the safest and best helmet available.
Thank you so much to the Sarsams!!!!!!

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Dr. Phillip Marksberry is the vice president of engineering and quality for American LaFrance, a custom manufacturer of emergency vehicles and modern fire engines. He received his BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky in 1997 and became board certified as a professional engineer in 2001. In 2000, he received his master’s degree in business management at Brescia University and in 2004 his PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Marksberry has more than 20 years experience working in the automotive industry and holds several patents in metal cutting and product design. He has also held roles in production engineering, product design, industrial engineering, and operations. Prior to American LaFrance, he was a faculty member of the College of Engineering, with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Center for Manufacturing. Dr. Marksberry has published over 30 technical journal articles and has been a member of various technical societies.
Professional Engineer (machine design), Kentucky, 2001
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
Toyota Production System (Lean Manufacturing), Management Science, Systems Engineering / Theory, Metal Cutting, Product Design and Development, Operations, Manufacturing, Organizational Development, Organizational Learning, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Change Management, Leadership, Unions


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In the spring semester of her first year at Curry, Sarah Tadman ’21 began collaborating with Dr. Sandor Kadar on new research examining the association between electric magnetic fields near power lines and childhood leukemia cases. Now, just weeks before graduating, the Biochemistry major has recently presented her findings – after roughly seven semesters of research – at the New England Science Symposium (NESS).
The annual event is led by Harvard Medical School and features roughly 200 poster presentations each year from some of the most accomplished student researchers in the country, including undergraduates, medical, dental and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. This year, Tadman presented alongside other students from Tufts, George Washington, Brown and Columbia.
“The topic comes out of epidemiological studies where there had been a notable increase in pediatric leukemia cases for children who live near power lines,” says Tadman. “A lifetime goal would be to help develop therapeutics for cancer patients. However, this research allowed me to consider looking at causes of cancer which would allow for preventive measures to be established, which I appreciated since it gave me an entirely new perspective on future work for myself.”
Working as many as six days a week, Tadman conducted literature reviews and then started experimental laboratory work conducting multiple cell tests to look for changes in cell behavior in controls with and without exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic radiation.
“Though I had met challenges throughout the work when cells didn’t behave the way we expected or having to troubleshoot equipment, I believe it has only strengthened who I am as a scientist,” she says. “I now have a greater understanding of the research field, and I was able to present my research and get a sense of what it will be like when I am working on my own. This project helped me to solidify what I want to do after my Curry career comes to a close, and I couldn’t be happier with the network of mentors and advisors I have built along the way.”
With Commencement imminent, Tadman has started interviewing for professional positions with plans to join the biological research sector in Boston. She also aspires to continue studying cancer and genetics biology in graduate school and credits her time at Curry for helping her identify her career interests.
As her faculty advisor, Dr. Sandor Kadar speaks highly of her achievement presenting at the NESS this year. “After joining our research project, from day one, Sarah has demonstrated unparalleled dedication and commitment,” he says. “While the modeling aspect of the project had been successful, Sarah was the one who jumpstarted the experimental efforts. She has excelled in performing uniquely complex experiments, including developing cell cultures and using a custom-built Helmholtz coil setup (for the electromagnetic field). Arguably both, the modeling and experimental aspects could be considered graduate-level research.”
“The real challenge that she conquered was to combine the modeling and experimental aspects and to present them in a prestigious conference like NESS. This was a stepping stone in her career, and it makes me proud to know I had a small contribution to it,” he adds.
Tadman wasn’t the only student representing Curry College at the NESS. Fellow Biochemistry major Olivia Ambrose ’21 also presented her research on the antimicrobial effects of traditional Chinese medicine combined with common antibiotics, a research project launched by Tiffany Nguyen ’19.
“This research aims to give a possible solution to combat the rise of over prescription of antibiotics in the U.S.,” says Ambrose. “Our bodies develop resistance to antibiotics the more we use them, which is why doctors turn to stronger dosages or longer treatments. Using natural herbal combinations with currently used common antibiotics is not only better for the economy but more importantly for our health.”
For the graduating senior, presenting at the national conference caps a commendable academic career at the College. “The NESS conference was certainly a highlight of my undergraduate career at Curry,” she says. “It’s incredible to have been able to present at NESS with scientists from all over the world ranging from undergrads to those with multiple doctorates, all just sharing our love for science and research.” Ambrose has plans to become a physician assistant after graduating this spring.


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Medical and toxicology experts have told Al Jazeera that the oil spill has triggered environmental and human health disasters that will likely span decades [Erika Blumenfeld/Al Jazeera]
April 20, 2011 marks the one-year anniversary of BP's catastrophic oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. On this day in 2010 the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, causing oil to gush from 5,000 feet below the surface into the ninth largest body of water on the planet.
At least 4.9 million barrels of BP's oil would eventually be released into the Gulf of Mexico before the well was capped 87 days later.
It is, to date, the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. BP has used at least 1.9 million gallons of toxic dispersants to sink the oil, in an effort the oil giant claimed was aimed at keeping the oil from reaching shore.
Critics believe the chemical dispersants were used simply to hide the oil and minimise BP's responsibility for environmental fines.
Earlier this month Transocean Ltd, the owner of the Deepwater Horizon, gave its top executives bonuses for achieving what it described as the "best year in safety performance in our company's history". Transocean CEO Steve Newman's bonus was $374,062.
BP has plans to restart deepwater drilling on 10 wells in the Gulf of Mexico this summer after being granted permission by US regulators.
Meanwhile, marine and wildlife biologists, toxicologists, and medical doctors have described the impact of the disaster upon the environment and human health as "catastrophic," and have told Al Jazeera that this is only the beginning of that what they expect to be an environmental and human health crisis that will likely span decades.
The demise of gulf vertebrates
Less than four months after the disaster began, very large fish-kills began to appear along the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
On August 18, a team from Georgia Sea Grant and the University of Georgia released a report that estimated 70-79 per cent of the oil that gushed from the well "has not been recovered and remains a threat to the ecosystem". More recent studies estimate that figure could be closer to 90 per cent.
Dr Ed Cake, a biological oceanographer, as well as a marine and oyster biologist, has "great concern" about the fish kills over the last year, which he feels are likely directly related to the BP oil disaster.In recent months, more than 290 corpses of dolphins and their newborn have washed ashore in the areas of the Gulf most heavily affected by the disaster, along with scores of dead endangered sea turtles.(CONTINUED ON AL JAZEERA HERE)


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The Jacob Hunter Trust was formed October 2, 1991 with the purpose to restore and maintain our family cemeteries and to preserve and distribute information about those related to, and descendants of, Jacob Hunter, the Revolutionary War soldier and his wife Mary “Polly” Dancer Hunter Lee. Since our early founding, research and involvement from family have expanded knowledge of our Hunter line to include all descendants of William Hunter, our immigrant, who settled in Nansemond County, Virginia about 1685. With the state boundary line change in 1728, William’s land is now located in Gates County, North Carolina. Read more…
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
The Trust is involved in several ongoing restoration and genealogical projects, including:
Please contact us if you would like to help.
The Jacob Hunter Trust depends on individual financial contributions to support our research and the ongoing repair and maintenance of our family cemeteries. We are a Tax-Exempt, 501 (c) 13 Charitable Organization.

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WTF: Emmy Rossum was asked to audition in a bikini
We know that sexism is still well and alive, and, yes, that makes us angry and frustrated. Indeed, when we hear stories like the one that Emmy Rossum just shared, we feel like holding a protest right here and now.
The Shameless actor recently sat down at a roundtable with America Ferrera, Pamela Adlon, Minnie Driver, Kathryn Hahn, and Issa Rae for TheHollywood Reporter. During the interview, the star was asked whether she had experienced sexism in the workplace, and she recounted this story.
“Well, I’ve never been in a situation where somebody asked me to do something really obviously physical in exchange for [a job], like a pay-to-play kind of situation,” she said. “But even as recently as a year ago, my agent called me and was like, ‘I’m so embarrassed to make this call, but there’s a big movie and they’re going to offer it to you. They really love your work on the show. But the director wants you to come into his office in a bikini. There’s no audition. That’s all you have to do.’”
This was, of course, met with indignation from the other women at the roundtable. Continuing, Rossum said that the bikini probe was essentially to find out whether she was “fat.”
"He wanted to know if I was fat now. That was basically the question. And I actually had this moment like, 'Well, how good is the part?' For a second, I was like, 'Would I do it? Send me the script. Maybe the character is in a bikini in the movie...Not in a bikini in the movie...Not naked in the movie," she recalled, before quipping: "'We really love your work, but we just want to see how tight your ass is." Are you f—ing kidding me? Last time I checked, I'm not a fucking model."
Of course, we know that sexual harassment in the workplace is a real thing, and, as Emmy says later in the interview, “we’re all vulnerable to it.”
In fact, this isn’t the first time that the actor has spoken about sexual harassment. In an interview with Cosmopolitan.com, Rossum shared how harassment can take various forms, some of which you might not even realize.
“Sexual harassment can be very subtle. It can be just bringing up a sexual topic where it’s not intended,” she said at the time. “I’ve had experiences where I’ve felt uncomfortable, where a man was telling me in the workplace about his sexual relationship with his wife or with his girlfriend.”
By speaking up about her experiences, Rossum is not only raising awareness but also providing an example for individuals who may not realize that they are experiencing harassment at work. We’re so thankful that she’s advocating and standing up for women, whether it be about sexual harassment or about getting equal pay to her male counterparts. She’s super inspiring.


The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart presents the history of the automobile from its invention in 1886. 160 vehicles and a total of more than 1,500 exhibits can be seen on nine exhibition levels with 16,500 square meters of space. The exhibition aside the fascinating history of the brand, affords illuminating insights into the future. This dual function is also reflected in the architecture of the hosting building, designed by the UNStudio of Dutch architects van Berkel and Bos, Amsterdam. The interior is inspired by the double helix structure of the DNA spiral that carries the human genome. The entire Mercedes legend comes to life in seven chronologically ordered arrangements of exhibits. Here, visitors meet the vehicles representative for special eras of automotive development, from the beginning of automotive history to fascinating models from recent past and present. Each vehicle shown is embedded in its contemporary context with documents, photos, or pictures from its days. The level of “Races & Records” ends the tour. Here, the exhibits are presented on an awe-inspiring steep-bank curve which runs through all of this floor.


JAKARTA, Indonesia—Indonesian officials have banned the playing of “Pokemon Go” from the presidential palace.
Hastily printed warnings that say “Playing or hunting Pokemon prohibited in the palace area” were put up around the palace complex in Jakarta on Wednesday.
“This is the office of the president, not a playground,” said Bey Machmuddin, chief of the palace’s press bureau.
Last week, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Agung said he had captured a number of Pokemon at the palace. But some officials have expressed worry the game could be a security risk.
Police have been banned from playing the game while on duty, and local media reported that Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu had warned that the game might be used by foreign countries to detect sensitive information.
“Pokemon Go,” which uses Google Maps and a smartphone to overlay reality with Pokemon creatures, has been a blockbuster hit in the U.S. and other countries where it is available. It has not been officially released in Indonesia but is already popular here.
On Monday, Indonesian police briefly detained a Frenchman after he trespassed on a military base in a West Java town while hunting for Pokemon creatures.


Difference between Freight Management and Logistics Management
In the realm of modern commerce and global trade, managing the movement of goods efficiently is paramount. Two terms that often come up in this context are “Freight Management” and “Logistics Management.” Despite their interchangeability, they represent distinct aspects of the supply chain process, each with its unique role and significance.
Picture a bustling port or a complex network of shipments. Logistics Management orchestrates this intricate dance, serving as the overarching strategy that manages the flow of goods from manufacturers to consumers. It encompasses procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution, acting as the conductor that ensures all elements harmonize seamlessly.
Freight Management, on the other hand, is a focused component within logistics. It specializes in optimizing the transportation and shipment of goods, with a focus on cost-efficiency, route optimization, and carrier selection.
Amidst this dynamic landscape, courier management software plays a crucial role. It enhances both freight and logistics management by providing tools for real-time tracking, inventory management, and efficient communication across the supply chain. In this exploration, we’ll uncover the “Difference between Freight Management and Logistics Management,” shedding light on their unique roles and contributions in supply chain management, with a nod to the vital role of courier management software.
Understanding Freight Management:
Freight management is a critical component of the supply chain process, primarily focused on the efficient movement of goods from one point to another. Here’s a closer look at what it entails:
Freight management, often referred to as transportation management, is the process of planning, executing, and optimizing the physical movement of goods. It encompasses a range of activities, including selecting the right carriers, determining the most cost-effective transportation routes, and ensuring timely deliveries.
Carrier Selection: Freight managers must choose carriers that align with the company’s needs and budget. This involves negotiating contracts, rates, and services with various transportation providers.
Route Optimization: Maximizing efficiency is crucial. Freight managers work on finding the most efficient routes, taking into account factors like distance, traffic, and fuel costs.
Tracking and Visibility: Real-time tracking of shipments is vital. Freight managers use technology to monitor the progress of goods and ensure on-time deliveries.
Cost Control: Managing transportation costs is a significant part of freight management. This includes minimizing unnecessary expenses and optimizing load sizes.
Importance: Effective freight management is essential for businesses of all sizes. With a logistics & courier software, it helps reduce shipping costs, improve delivery times, enhance customer satisfaction, and ultimately contribute to the bottom line.
Understanding Logistics Management:
Logistics management is a broader concept that encompasses multiple facets of supply chain management. Here’s a closer look at what it entails:
Logistics management involves planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient movement and storage of goods, services, and information within the supply chain. It encompasses activities like procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution.
Procurement: This involves sourcing raw materials, components, and goods from suppliers to meet production and customer demand.
Transportation: Logistics managers oversee the movement of goods from suppliers to manufacturers and from manufacturers to distributors or end customers.
Warehousing: Effective warehousing ensures the proper storage, handling, and distribution of goods while minimizing holding costs.
Inventory Management: Balancing supply and demand to prevent overstocking or stockouts is a critical aspect of logistics management.
Distribution: The final step involves getting products into the hands of customers efficiently and on time.
Importance: Logistics management is the backbone of supply chain operations. It ensures that products flow smoothly from the point of origin to the end consumer, minimizing costs and maximizing customer satisfaction. In an era of e-commerce and global supply chains, effective logistics management is more critical than ever.
Key Differences Between Freight and Logistics Management:
While both freight management and logistics management play pivotal roles in the supply chain, they have distinct focuses, functions, and scopes. Here are the key differences that set them apart:
Scope of Operation:
- Freight Management: Freight management primarily concentrates on the transportation of goods. It involves tasks such as carrier selection, route optimization, shipment tracking, and cost control. It’s a narrower, specialized function within logistics.
- Logistics Management: Logistics management has a much broader scope. It encompasses the entire supply chain process, from procurement and production to distribution and customer service. It includes not only transportation but also warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
- Freight Management: The primary focus of freight management is on optimizing the movement of goods from one point to another. It’s concerned with minimizing transportation costs, ensuring timely deliveries, and selecting the most suitable carriers.
- Logistics Management: Logistics management takes a more holistic approach. Its primary focus is on ensuring the smooth flow of goods, information, and services across the entire supply chain. This includes managing inventory levels, production schedules, and customer demand.
- Freight Management: The main goal of freight management is to transport goods efficiently and cost-effectively. It aims to reduce shipping expenses, improve transit times, and enhance the overall transportation process.
- Logistics Management: Logistics management seeks to optimize the entire supply chain process. Its goals include minimizing overall supply chain costs, reducing lead times, improving order accuracy, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Freight Management: While it operates within the logistics framework, freight management often functions as a separate entity. It interacts with other logistics functions, such as warehousing and inventory management, but its primary concern is transportation.
- Logistics Management: Logistics management is an all-encompassing function that integrates various sub-disciplines, including freight management. It ensures that all components of the supply chain work together seamlessly, from procurement to delivery.
- Freight Management: Freight management typically involves the use of specialized software and tools for carrier selection, route optimization, and shipment tracking. Software courier management may be employed for more efficient coordination.
- Logistics Management: Logistics management relies on a wider range of software applications, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). These systems integrate various supply chain functions, including freight management, to provide a comprehensive view of the supply chain.
Understanding the difference between freight management and logistics management is essential for effective supply chain operations. While freight management specializes in transportation, logistics management encompasses the entire supply chain process. They collaborate to ensure goods move efficiently. Embracing technologies like courier management software enhances their capabilities, ultimately helping businesses thrive in a competitive global market.


By Danny Griffiths
There’s little to choose between Tottenham and Arsenal in tomorrow’s Carling Cup showdown at White Hart Lane.
But any wailing and gnashing of teeth heard in the distance late in the evening will signal the Lilywhites have not made a final since losing to Blackburn at the Millennium Stadium in the same competition way back in 2002.
Spurs are supposed to be a great cup side but haven’t won any silverware since beating Leicester City at Wembley in 1999 when this event was known as the Worthington Cup.
They blew a great chance when they frittered away the semi-final advantage against Arsenal 12 months ago and it will need a big effort to clamber over the final hurdle and really start looking forward to a new era under Juande Ramos.
Tottenham are a best price 11/8 with Skybet, Stan James and Betdirect and home advantage could just tell.
The better option, however, is to back in-form Robbie Keane to score at any time in the 90 minutes with Coral and Bet365.


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The OLFA XH-AL is designed with a cushioned rubber grip on a chemical-resistant handle for long lasting use. It features a stainless steel blade channel that extends the full length of the knife to support heavy-duty cutting for industrial materials such as gaskets, flexible conduit, belt synthetics, rope, laminates, plastics, fiberglass and rubber.
Each 25mm OLFA Snap-Blade contains seven Ultra-Sharp cutting edges per blade. Best of all, each new cutting edge is quickly accessible without ever having to fumble with a blade change. Simply snap off the blade for a fresh cutting edge. Changing out full blades on the XH-AL is quick, easy, and tool free.

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Airedale Terrier Club of America
The Airedale Terrier Club of America ( ATCA ), founded in 1900, is the parent club of the breed in the United States and the official spokes-organization for the breed with the American Kennel Club. The ATCA's constitutional objectives are:
To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred Airedale Terriers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the breed shall be judged.
To educate judges about the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club.
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience and agility trials, field and hunting events, and other types of performance competitions; and to support rescue/adoption activities.

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It was Christmas day, and Mary was traveling through a small Southern town where she stopped to appreciate a beautiful nativity scene. There was, however, one small feature that bothered Mary: The three wise men were wearing fireman’s helmets. She was unable to fathom the reason for this and left.
On the edge of town, Mary stopped to refuel her car. When she went inside to pay, she asked the lady behind the
counter about the helmets on the wise men in the nativity.
The woman exploded into tirade, “You Yankees ain’t never read the Bible have you?”
Mary assured her that she had read the Bible, but simply couldn’t recall anything about firemen visiting the newborn Jesus.
“Well if you read it then you would’ve known that it says, ‘The three wise man came from afar.'”