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State to unveil plan to settle education lawsuit
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - The Arizona state lawmakers need cash in a hurry.
Every day the state falls deeper in debt to the kids of the state.
State lawmakers are trying to find a way to settle a lawsuit they lost to K-12 education.
The courts ruled the state is $1 billion in arrears because it failed to fund education as dictated by voter initiative.
The state hopes the court will settle for $331 million and call it even.
But even finding that and to pay going forward is proving a difficult task.
This is why state House and Senate leadership has come up with a plan, the details of which should be released Tuesday, Oct. 27.
It appears the majority of funds will come from the state trust, which is set aside for education.
The details have not been released yet, but opponents said the money would deplete the trust and shortchange future generations.
There is also talk of raiding the First Things First early childhood education fund, which is funded by an 80 cent tax on cigarettes.
Four years ago, by a 70-30 percent margin, voters said no to sweeping First Things First to fund K-12.
A recent survey shows voter attitudes have not changed.
"You can't take it from kids from zero to five and put it into K-12 and think you're doing something good," said Steve Lynn, a former First Things First board member.
Lynn feels its counterproductive to take money away from one group of kids to give to another group of kids and creates a competition for money, which shouldn't be the focus.
"The fact that somebody, or a group of somebody's [lawmakers] thinks its a good idea to rob the kids to pay for other kids, to me, it's not surprising, it's disappointing," he said.
Both proposals would have to go to voters in separate questions.
The earliest the voters would have that say is March 2016, but it's likely that would be put off until November.
If voters approve, the money would not find its way to schools until 2017.
If voters don't approve, then the process starts all over again, except the state is even further behind.
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As a computer can’t function without the CPU, we can’t work without the brain. Our heart is beating; we are walking, talking, and breathing – everything is possible due to the brain. So, we need to boost the brain and memory with nutritious foods.
Here, I am going to give you the names of some foods that will aid the brain work properly.
Boost Brain And Memory With Fatty Fish
Fatty fish such as sardines, salmon as well as trout contain a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Our brain contains about 60% fat, mostly omega-3 which we get from these fishes. These fatty acids help in making the mood better, enhancing memory power.
Coffee is the powerhouse of caffeine and also antioxidants. Caffeine helps in improving our mood and making the brain alert by increasing the amount of serotonin and blocking the adenosine, respectively. It also enhances the concentration power.
Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins which have ample antioxidants. They help in increasing the communication between the brain cells and memory. They also aid in stopping the short term memory loss.
Boost Brain And Memory With Turmeric
This dark yellow spice has some fantastic qualities. It contains curcumin which can enter our brain cells directly. This well-known antioxidant increases the serotonin and dopamine, which in turn make our mood better.
The neurotrophic factor is a growth hormone responsible for the growth of the brain cells. Curcumin enhances this neurotrophic factor. The memory power of Alzheimer patient can be boosted with the use of turmeric in their foods daily.
This green vegetable is loaded with plant compounds as well as antioxidants. It is a rich source of Vitamin K that helps in creating sphingolipids. Sphingolipids are fats that are present in large quantities into the brain cells. Broccoli also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Seeds Of Pumpkin
These seeds are full of antioxidants that help our brain and also the body in fighting the free radicals. These tiny powerhouses also give us magnesium, copper, zinc, and also iron. Zinc helps in the signaling of the nerves, whereas magnesium increases the learning and memory power. Copper controls the signals of the nerves, and iron improves the brain function.
Dark Chocolate And Cocoa
Both cocoa powder and dark chocolate have loads of caffeine, antioxidants, and flavonoids. Be it boosting our moods or enhancing our memory, these foods play an essential role. The flavonoids aid in protecting the brain.
By eating a handful of nuts on a regular basis, your heart becomes healthy and can prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Nuts contain Vitamin E, healthy fats, and also antioxidants. Vitamin E helps the brain in fighting free radicals. Walnuts contain Omega-3 fatty acids besides other nutrients. So, walnuts are very effective in protecting the brain.
Boost Brain And Memory With Vitamin C Rich Foods
Guava, strawberries, kiwi, oranges, tomatoes, and bell peppers are rich sources of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps patients with Alzheimer and protects the brain from age-related declination.
Eggs contain Vitamin B12, choline, Vitamin B6, and folate. For the development as well as appropriate functioning of the brain, eggs are excellent.

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Sánchez‐Pastor, P., Obermann, A., Schimmel, M., Weemstra, C., Verdel, A., & Jousset, P. ( 2019). Short‐ and long‐term variations in the Reykjanes geothermal reservoir from seismic noise interferometry. Geophysical Research Letters, 46, 5788– 5798. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GL082352
The Reykjanes Geothermal System (RGS) is a high‐temperature geothermal system located on the Reykjanes peninsula, a transtensional plate‐boundary zone located on the southwestern tip of Iceland. The area is characterized by high seismicity, recent volcanism, and high‐temperature geothermal fields. We use seismic noise records from April 2014 to August 2015 to study stress changes and potential deformation of the subsurface caused by injection and production operations at RGS through seismic interferometry. We retrieve continuous time series of waveform similarity values and seismic velocity changes during this period. The S‐transform of the similarity values allows us to clearly identify three variations in the mechanical properties of the Reykjanes peninsula related to rapid changes of RGS production. In addition, we observe a slow seismic velocity decrease of 0.36%/year in the reservoir due to the water deficit and seasonal variations associated with the energy production demand.

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After the release of his album, views, Drake has been making huge airplay and recognition as the rapper just recently officially scored his first number one song as a lead artist.
His track, “One Dance” which features Wizkid and Kyla has hugged the number one spot. Prior to this, he only made number with Rihanna.
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A year ago, Reagan Biechler of Pine Creek learned firsthand how the Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft can alter one's plans.
He played alongside right-handed, flame-throwing pitcher Ryan Warner, who had signed a national letter of intent to attend college and play baseball at North Carolina State. But when the Colorado Rockies drafted Warner with a third-round supplemental pick and offered a $363,700 signing bonus to put off college, Warner followed his big-league dreams.
Biecher, also a left-handed pitcher, doesn't expect anything close to that, if anything at all, when this year's draft starts Thursday. By the end of last year's three-day draft, the 30 MLB teams selected more than 1,200 players spanning 40 rounds.
"It would take a lot of money to go to pro ball," said Biechler, who plans on studying pre-med at Wichita State, along with pitching for its renowned baseball program, which won the 1989 College World Series. "There were a couple of teams who were asking me how much I would take. If my name gets called, it'll be really cool, but most likely, I will not take it. I'm really looking forward to college."
Biechler received quite the shock, no pun intended, at the news Tuesday that longtime Wichita State coach Gene Stephenson, who with 1,837 career victories ranks second among Division I coaches, was fired after 36 years in the dugout for the Shockers.
"It's very sad to see him go, and I would love to have played for him," Biechler said. "I mean, he is a legend. On the bright side, coach (Brent) Kemnitz is staying as their pitching coach, which was one of the main reasons I chose to go there."
Biechler enjoyed a dominant season at Pine Creek, going 8-2 with a 1.61 ERA, recording 87 strikeouts in 52 ? innings. At the plate, the left-handed batter hit .478 with five home runs, 20 RBIs and 10 doubles.


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I picked these on that glorious ramble around Crowan on Sunday, it was a hunting gathering kind a day.
Wild garlic soup – a restorative soup for people who need a little pick me up! I tried this recipe for lunch today and loved it, make sure you pick the wild garlic (ramsons) before flowering, else they can have an acid taste.
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 (about 270g) potato, peeled and chopped
1 (about 240g) onion, roughly chopped
180g wild garlic, roughly chopped
500ml vegetable stock
Creme fraiche or double cream to serve
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add potato, onion and seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, add wild garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until softened. Add stock to cover and cook for 40 minutes. Cool slightly, then blend in a food processor or use magic wand and serve with creme fraiche stirred in gently
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Srivaree Pavilion has 118 Rooms which are Standard, Superior, and Executive Deluxe Suite.
Srivaree Pavilion offers 24 hours Chinese Medical Service and Physical Therapy.
It is also nearby King Power Shopping Mall, Mega Bangna Shopping Mall and BITEC Exhibition and Convention hall.
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We are an comfortable and special amenities, close to the most beautiful and popular sights
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- Satellite TV with multi-language Channel
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Mistrust in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to manifest itself as the emerging technology spreads to industries spanning the tech world, with cybersecurity being no exception.
A report released today by WhiteHat Security has revealed while over half of surveyed organisations use artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning in their security stack, nearly 60% are still more confident in cyberthreat findings verified by humans over AI.
The research is based on a survey of 102 industry professionals at RSA Conference 2020.
The survey also suggested 75% of respondents us application security tools as part of their security infrastructure, and 40% of these applications use a hybrid AI and human-based verification system.
WhiteHat says the combined factors of advancing and growing security threats and the technology talent gap has meant the need for AI and machine learning tools in security protocols is essential.
This is somewhat backed up by the research, which found 45% of respondents' companies lacked a sufficiently staffed cybersecurity team.
More than 70% of respondents agree that AI-based tools made their cybersecurity teams more efficient by eliminating over 55% of mundane tasks.
AI and ML can be a powerful stress relief agent too, as nearly 40% of respondents also feel their stress levels have decreased since incorporating AI tools into their security stack
Of this number, 65% claim AI tools allow them to focus more closely on cyberattack mitigation and preventive measures than before.
But the perceived gulf between human and machine intuition is proving to be the primary barrier to more widespread adoption, with a majority of respondents emphasising skills that the human element provides that AI and machine learning simply cannot match.
Despite the number of advantages AI-based technologies offer, respondents also reflected on the benefits the human element provides cybersecurity teams.
30% of respondents cited intuition as the most important human element, 21% emphasised the importance of creativity, and nearly 20% agreed that previous experience and frame of reference is the most critical human advantage.
“With the growing cyberthreat landscape, it is imperative for security tools and organisations to have a combination of both AI and the human element so there can be continuous risk evaluation with verified results,” says WhiteHat Security chief technology officer Anthony Bettini.
“For all its advantages, AI is still heavily reliant on humans to be successful. Human monitoring and continuous input are required if AI software is to successfully learn and adapt.
“This is why the human element will never be completely eradicated from the security process.”

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The premiere of every major Disney movie seems to be accompanied by a release of a makeup collection inspired by its magical world and The Lion King will be no different. Luminess Beauty is dropping an epic range in honor of this Disney classic, designed by Beyoncé’s go-to makeup artist Sir John.
This highly-anticipated collection will be available for purchase on the official Luminess Beauty website on June 15th, before starting to sell at select Ulta locations on July 1st. It will feature a total of eight pieces, including sculpting and eyeshadow pallets, highlighter, tinted lip balm, matte and liquid lipsticks.
In addition to finding guidance in the movie itself, Sir John was also inspired by the warm and rich colors of the African landscapes. He was lucky not to have characters like Snow White and Cinderella limiting his creativity, and simply created a collection around dangerous wild animals.
“I also think women appreciate the grace and beauty of big cats, whether it’s a jaguar, leopard or cheetah. They are so regal and so dangerous, but have a feminine quality that speaks to my clients, who are strong women,” said Sir John.


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Armored Dwarf Bust
An older project I made while studying. We had to create a bust of a character and I went with an armored dwarf. Actually the first character I ever made. Decided to upload him since I’ve put a lot effort into him so it’d be a shame not to share him anywhere <3 The textures were re-created for best pbr results and the low poly mesh received some polishing, too compared to the original.


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Gears of War devs aware of bug preventing Island Glow Green skins from granting, fix in the works
Gears 5 is the latest installment in the famous Gears of War franchise. It is developed by The Coalition and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Naturally, the title is available only on Windows and Xbox consoles. Gears of War 5 is a third-person shooter that features a single-player campaign along with a multiplayer game mode.
The story takes place right after the events of Gears of War 4. It is regularly updated with new content, thanks to Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition.
Like all other modern titles, Gears of War also suffers from bugs and issues. Having said that, users are reporting an issue with the game.
However, the game is rewarding players with coins. The event started on August 31 and will last till September 6.
I was playing with my friends to get the new awesome Island Skins and I get 3000 coins, not the skins, What the hell?! Is this normal or what?
@Community_Gears for the osok medals are they supposed to reward coins or the green islander skins?(Source)
Fortunately, developers have acknowledged the Gears of War bug that prevents Island Glow Green skins from granting. They also said that a fix is underway.
Taking into consideration that the event started yesterday, The Coalition can compensate by giving them extra rewards in addition to the skins.
We hope the developers fix the Gears of War bug that is preventing Island Glow Green skins from granting as soon as possible so players can enjoy the new free skin. When they do, we will update this space so make sure you keep an eye out.
Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated Gaming Section so be sure to follow them as well.
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There were a couple of notable happenings over the weekend at the famed “Rumble in the Bronx” AAU tournament. The first was an all-out brawl that broke out between the New York Gauchos and Juice All-Stars squads, sparked by a hard foul and almost involving a chair. (Thankfully a fan stepped in and prevented that disaster.) The second was a monumental upset where Lance Stephenson‘s Raising Champions team, which also features NC State recruit C.J. Leslie and Top-50 senior Karron Johnson, was beaten by the Central Jersey Hawks, a team of relative no-names. HighSchoolHoop.com had the story HERE.
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Matrox ORIGIN is a powerful new vendor-agnostic media framework that could help ease the transition to cloud workflows across the industry.
Matrox Video has just underlined the industry move into cloud-based workflows in a major way with the unveiling of Matrox ORIGIN, which it bills as a common development framework for the broadcast infrastructure of the future and states will provide the foundation for Tier 1 live production in the cloud without compromise.
It’s a bold claim but one that it is confident it can back up.
“Tier 1 live production presents unique challenges. It requires frame-accurate, deterministic, low-latency, redundant, and responsive interconnected systems at a large scale,” says Francesco Scartozzi, vice president of sales and business development for broadcast and media at Matrox Video. “So far, there have been no cloud solutions that satisfy those requirements without compromising quality, latency, reliability, and scalability. Unlike many solutions, ORIGIN breaks the ‘lift and shift’ approach that keeps us from harnessing the benefits of the cloud and from realizing the full economic advantages of cloud migration.”
Matrox ORIGIN looks to solve the issues that still bedevil cloud workflows by being an asynchronous, vendor-agnostic media framework built on a cloud-native architecture that reconciles live production requirements with the capabilities of the cloud, operating IT infrastructure as it was intended to run — asynchronously. The result, Matrox says, is a software-only framework that can achieve highly scalable, responsive, low-latency, easy-to-control, and frame-accurate broadcast media facilities to support tier 1 live productions both on-premises and in the cloud.
There are a couple of key advantages here. First, it offers built-in redundancy that requires no user intervention, giving broadcasters reliable, fail-safe workflows for major live broadcasts without having to think about it. Second, ORIGIN can provision systems on the fly as needed for each job while still meeting live-broadcast requirements. This optimizes costs and maximises equipment use, making sure there is effectively no idle parts. And critically, and unlike many end-to-end cloud production solutions that require people to purchase all major cloud production components from a single vendor, Matrox ORIGIN is truly vendor-agnostic. Broadcasters and integrators are free to choose best-of-breed components for every part of the chain without being locked into a particular manufacturer.
That enables broadcasters to operate, build, and develop scalable, best-of-breed solutions for both cloud and on-prem workflows based on whatever is best for the business. When they are ready, they can efficiently transfer their on-prem workflows to the cloud via different stages of hybrid systems, making the transition a smooth one and always in their control.
“We believe the destination is the cloud, and each broadcaster’s journey will be different,” Scartozzi said. “As an industry, we need to invest and embrace technologies that allow them to use the cloud properly. That’s what ORIGIN does. It’s built for the cloud, but it brings value all along the way, however fast the journey to the cloud will be.”
ORIGIN offers HTTPS-based APIs for applications to provision, control, and execute media services. Developers can use built-in media services (such as NDI IO, CDI IO, SRT, media reader and writer, and video/audio mixer), or they can create their own custom media services that will inherit the benefits of the ORIGIN infrastructure.
“As an OEM provider to the broadcast industry, Matrox has been at the table for a long time, and we’ve seen the need to move live productions out of equipment rooms and to the cloud without making any concessions and without being beholden to a single group of vendors,” Scartozzi said. “Because of our history as a vendor to the vendors, we’re truly neutral in the process. We’re empowering all manufacturers to build solutions that run on ORIGIN so they can give these benefits to the broadcasters.”
This is all fairly significant stuff. Companies like Matrox make the products variously termed ‘pipes’ or ‘glue’ that ink the whole broadcast infrastructure together. As those products become virtualised and start moving to the cloud, so the workflows will as well. It might not happen overnight, indeed ORIGIN is designed so that any transition can happen at whatever pace individual companies are happy with and can happily bridge from the on-prem world to the cloud and back, but the journey that Scartozzi referenced a few paragraphs up just got that little bit easier.


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The Council of Ministers of Albania has adopted its decision no 399, dated 03 May 2017 (“DCM 399”), which provides for the minimum monthly salary in Albania to be determined at the amount of ALL 24,000 (twenty four thousand Albanian lek). The latest minimum monthly salary in Albania amounted ALL 22,000.
The prestigious Chambers and Partners have released and published their Chambers Europe 2017 rankings. Tashko Pustina has been ranked as one of leading firms for Albania for 2017. Ranking and highlights can be viewed at: http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Europe/firm/133443/tashko-pustina-attorneys
The Albanian parliament has approved on 31 March 2017 the law no 33/2017 the law “On the removal of tax liabilities, the custom duties, and the removal of circulation of the vehicles of transport, following the removal and remission of the tax liabilities”. The new law provides for the removal of certain unpaid tax obligations […]
20-07-2016 – Kosovo: New Bankruptcy law published with the Official Gazette. Kosovo’s New Bankruptcy Law (05/L – 083) was published in the Official Gazette no. 23 dated 07 July 2016 and will enter in force 15 days after its publication i.e. on 22 July 2015. Compared to the previous legislation (Law No. 2003/4 on Liquidation […]
The Albanian Government through the Minister of Finance has announced today [14 June 2016] that it is working on a draft law on the amnesty of any tax and custom obligations, including penalties and payable interests for businesses for the years 2008-2011, for as long as at least 70% of the principle obligations are paid […]
The Albanian Ministry of Finance with its Instruction no 13, dated 17 May 2016 has amended the Instruction no 5, dated 30 January 2015 “On the value added tax”, providing thereof that financial services under the Law no 92/2014 “On the value added tax in Albania” shall be VAT exempt, regardless the supplier being a […]
The amendments of the Albanian Labour Code, approved with the Law 136/2015 in earlier 2015, shall come into force and full effect as of 23 June 2016. The amendments among other matters, introduce certain novelties such as: the temporarily employment of foreign citizens in Albania; the establishment of the temporary work agency; and the parental […]
Tashko Pustina – attorneys advised Albanian’s largest fix telecommunication operator ALBtelecom sh.a. (“ALBtelecom”) on its recently announced Merger with its fully owned subsidiary EAGLE Mobile sh.a. (“Eagle Mobile”). Partner, Flonia Tashko – Borici led the legal team in the transaction, which was announced in February 2013. The Merger will aim at offering better services to […]
The law no 66/2015, dated 14.07.2015 “On the amnesty of the penalties on the failure to duly settle the mandatory social and health contributions from legal entities and physical persons” (the “Amnesty Law”) has entered into force on 31 July 2015. The Amnesty Law provides the rules and regulations on the amnesty provided for legal […]
The Albanian Investment Development Agency has announced the most recent initiative of the Government of Albania for Technical and Economic Development Areas (TEDAs). The initiative aims at private sector developers to obtain, develop and operate three fully serviced areas, located in Koplik, Spitalla and Vlora regions. More information at: http://aida.gov.al/?p=5881
The new tax treaty between the Republic of Albania and Republic of Kosovo, approved with the Law 62/2014 has entered into force on 11 March 2015. Its effects will start as of 1 January 2016. Copy of the Treaty: http://www.qbz.gov.al/botime/fletore_zyrtare/2014/PDF-2014/109-2014.pdf
Tashko Pustina and DLA Piper partner Andrea Gunst (ACC/ILO European Counsel of the Year 2013 [Regulatory]) advise the renewable energy producers in Albania, and Albanian Energy producers Association (AREA) in connection with certain legal and regulatory matters concerning the renewable energy producers’ interests and the most recent dispute on the energy price in Albania.
Tashko Pustina advised a world leader aircraft manufacturer in its successful bid to supply to the Albanian state through the Ministry of Health an aircraft for medical purposes. The contract was successfully concluded in December 2014, and the aircraft was delivered to the Albanian Government.
The Albanian Parliament approved earlier in November 2014 the new 2015 Fiscal Package, which entered into force on January 1, 2015. One of the major highlights of the 2015 Fiscal Package is the increase from 10% to 15% of the individual person income tax, which excludes salary related incomes, and includes other personal incomes such […]
Tashko Pustina successfully advised throughout 2014 a group of Albanian banks in their project for the financing of an existing syndicated senior loan amounting over EUR 30 million. The financing documents were successfully closed by the end of 2014.
As of 1 August 2014, the minimum and the maximum wages for the purpose of the calculation of the social security contributions in Albania has been changed. The minimum base has been increased from ALL 19,026 to 19,406 and the maximum threshold wage for the calculation of the social security contributions has increased from ALL […]
Tashko Pustina now operates in Albanian speaking territories and its practice continues to grow in the region. As of July 2012 Tashko Pustina has a fully operational Office in Prishtina – Kosovo with at least 8 qualified staff of partners and associates. Kosovo’s post independence and its emerging economy is stimulating demand for specialized lawyers […]
Tashko Pustina in consortium with Deloitte Central Europe (the “Consortium”) have been awarded by Kosovo’s Privatization Agency in Prishtina (“PAK”) the tender for the Provision of the Professional Services for the Liquidation of a Portfolio of Socially Owned Enterprises in the Republic of Kosovo. The Contract for the Provision of Professional Services between the Consortium […]

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AN NHS nurse has gone viral on TikTok after 20 MILLION people have watched her hilarious comedy sketch.
Crystal White has taken the social media platform by storm despite only being on it six months.
When London-based Crystal isn't busy saving people's lives, she spends her time creating hilarious content on TikTok.
The social media star boasts an impressive 480,400 followers and hasa total of 8.8 million likes.
One post in particular has blown up and now has nearly 20 million views.
A source told us: "TV channels are keen to develop shows with her at she’s one of the hottest properties on the platform."
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In the funny clip, Crystal takes on the role of a boy in a relationship who is out without his girlfriend, as well as a random girl.
The girl goes up to the boy and tries to make conversation, but he's not having any of it.
Crystal captioned the video: "How girls expect their boyfriends to behave."
As Crystal sits down, pretending to be a random girl, the boy quickly says: "I've got a girlfriend."
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The girl replies: "Ok… It it alright if I sit here?"
The boy says: "It's still a bit close."
During the rest of their chat the boy drops as many hints as possible that he has a partner and isn't interested in anyone else.
Crystal captioned the post: "No females allowed! ⛔ #boyfriend #viral #comedy #relationship #uk #zyxcba #fypシ."
Many rushed to the comments section to agree with the hilarious video.
"Is this too much to ask," one said.
Another added: "No I expect him not to reply."
"I expect him to ignore her," a third chimed in.
Meanwhile others praised her original content.
A fourth wrote: "This is AMAZING."
A fifth added: "GOLD."
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Mumbai is the financial capital of India, the hub of the Indian economy.
On my last visit there, I discovered quite a few interesting places to eat, and which are Ok if you have a delicate constitution. Remember that most food items can be customised to some extent throughout India. Street food is of course not an option.
So in no specific order, here is my list of restaurants and bars with varying budgets in the city!
1. AER Bar at the Four seasons- highly recommended
Located on the roof top of the Four Seasons hotel in Mumbai, the AER Bar offers remarkable views of of the city. A place with a good crowd and a good vibe, it's definitely on the list for younger people to visit.
2. Farzi Café, Lower Parel
Two words: Galouti Burger.
Farzi cafe -otherwise known as a "Modern Indian Bistro", has a slightly quirky take on Indian food. This is certainly an avtar of Modern Indian Cuisine that has been very well received -so much so that there are outlets across Delhi and Mumbai.
3. Mahesh Lunch home- all over Mumbai
As long as you're not in Mumbai during the monsoon/ spawning season, the sea food is definitely worth trying. (it is generally advised not to eat sea food in months that don't have the letter 'r' in their name).
Mahesh Lunch Home specializes in Mangalorean style sea food. Expect it to be hot, spicy and sour with coconut and kokum or possibly tamarind. You won't get this kind of food abroad.
Coastal Indian cuisine is nothing like North Indian cuisine, so if you have a chance to try it, and you like bold flavours, give it a go!
4. Trishna - Fort
Located at Fort, Trishna is another restaurant famed for their quality of sea food. They cover a range of regional Indian cuisines (including coastal, Coorgi, North Indian.... and Indian style Chinese food)
Well worth a visit to.
5. Bombay Canteen- Lower Parel
Started by Master Chef Masters winner Chef Floyd Cardoz, Bombay canteen brings to the table fresh ingredients at a relatively reasonable price. The menu is changed often and in tune with what is in season and available, making it very popular with locals.
6. The Sassy Spoon- Nariman Point
Another restaurant that changes their menu often, and in tune with what's fresh and in season, the Sassy Spoon is a casual dining restaurant and bar located at Nariman Point. Presently they are participating in "Good France Festival", and have compiled a French menu for diners.
7. The Britannia & Co Restaurant, Fort
A well respected, time tested establishment, and the place to go to for Parsi food, Britannia Cafe is open only for lunch. Try the Beri Pulao with zarishk berries.
1. Bono Boutique Ice cream, Bandra west
Expect quirky but bold flavours like milk chocolate bacon, blue cheese and honey, dark chocolate -sea salt..
2. Theobroma, Colaba
Another iconic establishment for brownies, and other western style desserts.
I hope these suggestions have been helpful. As always, please feel free to leave comments below, or contact me via email for more information.


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Item description for Leaves of Prayer (Academic Monographs on Chinese Literature) by Elsie Choy...
This is an authentic history of a Chinese female poet, He Shuangqing. She lived at a time when people regarded men as superior to women. However, she was fortunate to have some scholar acquaintances who were open-minded. They spurned the traditional attitude towards her sex and showed their appreciation of her poems and her attitude towards life. One of the scholars, Shi Zhenlin, wrote down and recorded her life and poetry in his book Xiqing sanji (West Green Random Notes) so that her poems could be read by more people. Leaves of Prayer is a translation of Xiqing sanji.
Part 1 gives an introduction to Shi Zhenlin's Xiqing sanji and He Shuangqing, the poet. Part 2 is a translation of Xiqing sanji which narrates the vicissitudes of He Shuangqing's life. Part 3 lists the poems of He Shuangqing with their originals written in Chinese calligraphy.
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Classic literature and shared emotional response
By reading classic literature that has been taught in schools for decades, students have the opportunity to experience the same emotional responses as the students who came before them.
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Scholars such as Diana Omigie have long argued that 'common mechanisms' exist in literature and the arts, which engender empathy amongst their audiences. This view comes from deep analysis into the psychological impact of the arts, which lead people to form emotional attachments to them.
It's not the analysis that sticks with us through the years, but the emotional response that comes from reading some of the greatest literature of all time. When a class reads a book like Where the Red Fern Grows, The Diary of a Young Girl, or other emotional stories they tend to experience a shared emotional response. These are two examples of pieces of literature that have been read in classrooms for generations. This contributes to the expansion of the shared emotional response by connecting people of different generations. It not only connects classmates in a particular moment, but it has a way of bringing people together by sharing their own experiences with a piece of literature. At its core, literature is about emotion. It is a piece of art that is meant to elicit a certain feeling, understanding, or perspective from the reader. It is meant to entertain, educate, and broaden the horizons of those who read. By only reading contemporary literature in the classroom that emotional connection is limited to those who are present in the moment.
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Florida State Charm Bracelet
Along with the smiling sun, alligator, palm trees, and flamingo charms are an orange slice, a space center and a Florida charm. You can take Florida with you wherever you go! On a silver chain adjustable bracelet.
Fabrication: Silver Plated
Style : J32602
- To keep it clean, just wipe down your piece with a dry 100% cotton cloth
- Tuck the piece away when not wearing
- Keep it away from water, jewelry cleaners, and harsh chemicals
- It is not designed to be worn 24/7, so give your beautiful piece a break once in a while.


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Summary: A Christian cannot remain unmoved by the pain in the world.
We’re all familiar with the term compassion fatigue. Do you suppose there’s a related phenomenon called disaster fatigue? We hadn’t even recovered from Katrina when Rita showed up on her heels. I have to confess that I’m tired of watching. But I, at least, have the luxury of being able to turn it off and get on with my life. I don’t have a personal connection. I may shake my head, say a prayer, write a check. But I cannot say I mourn - not beyond the moment when I am actually watching.
Those who were actually in the path of the storms, those who have friends or family touched and wounded by the destruction, don’t find it so easy to turn away to other things. You can’t get on with your life when your life has been turned upside down and stripped of all the familiar, comforting things that gave it shape and meaning. You can’t get on with your life when there isn’t much of it left, if anything.
This is a time for mourning. But it is also a time for courage, and hope, for striving and triumph. Much of what has been lost can be rebuilt. Many will turn to God during these times, and then turn their backs on him when the crisis has past. You may recall that after 9/11 churches saw a significant upsurge in attendance, and books on spirituality and prayer disappeared from bookstores as fast as the owners could stock their shelves. But within a year or so that heightened spiritual awareness had subsided to pre-attack levels. Because people don’t like being confronted with their own mortality.
The kind of mourning that produces a lasting change of direction comes when your eyes are opened, when your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, fix it, or ignore it.
Two starkly opposite reactions follow disasters of this magnitude. These days the most common, unfortunately, is to blame God for whatever has gone wrong. On August 31, senior news analyst Daniel Schorr linked the devastation of Hurricane Katrina with the concept of intelligent design: ”if this was the result of intelligent design, then the designer has something to answer for." (World, September 17, 2005) Responding to Schorr’s dismissal of God, author Joel Belz countered, “Rather let us put our hands on our mouths and weep both for the perishing and for ourselves who will soon follow. Whatever judgment has fallen, it is we who deserve it—all of us. And whatever mercy is mingled with judgment in New Orleans neither we nor they deserve.” He points us to Job’s response when he lost everything was, in the end, to fall flat on his face before God and say, ”I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes." [Job 42:5-6]
I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about the popularity of horror movies in modern society. The author being interviewed suggested that it was the secular world’s attempt to deal with the reality of evil in the world without admitting that there really is such a thing as evil. It’s an attempt to have an intense feeling without real pain. And that makes sense to me. I don’t like horror movies because I don’t think fear is fun. As a child abuse survivor, I’ve spent too much of my life with fear. When it’s not fiction, it’s not fun.

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James A. McClure (born December 27, 1924) is an American politician from the state of Idaho, most notably serving as a Republican in the United States Senate.
McClure was born in Payette, Idaho, and attended public schools there; upon turning 18, he joined the United States Navy, serving during World War II, from 1942 to 1946. McClure graduated from the Navy Program at the University of Idaho-Southern Branch (now Idaho State University) in 1943. After leaving the Navy, he attended the University of Idaho's College of Law, graduating in 1950.
From 1950 to 1956, he served as prosecuting attorney for Payette County, Idaho; he also served as city attorney for Payette from 1953 to 1966. During this span, he was also a member of the Idaho State Senate, serving from 1961 to 1966.
In the 1966 election, McClure ran for the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st Congressional district. He won the race, defeating incumbent Compton I. White, Jr., and was reelected in 1968 and 1970.
In 1972, McClure ran for the Senate seat vacated by the retiring Len Jordan. In the general election he defeated the Democratic nominee, Idaho State University President William E. Davis. McClure was reelected by wide margins in 1978 and 1984.
During his time in the Senate, he served as the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources from 1981-1987. He was also chairman of the Senate Republican Conference from 1981-1985. McClure declined to stand for reelection in 1990.
After leaving the Senate, McClure became a mining consultant and lobbyist in Washington, D.C., founding the firm of McClure, Gerard and Neuenschwander; however, he continues to maintain a residence in McCall, Idaho.

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Electricity will lead the charge to net zero.
That’s the view of President of National Grid Electricity Distribution Networks, Cordi O’Hara who told a packed auditorium at the Big Zero Show: “You will want to be in a place where not only is your vehicle or your heat pump a source of low carbon heat, it’s also a source of income and revenue to keep your bills as low as possible. And that’s where, as local distribution companies, we are having to build, quite rightly.”
They are currently trialling project Equinox, which has installed 400 heat pumps in partnership with Octopus. Ms O’Hara said that the project has successfully lowered costs for customers and could help thousands of customers struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
She believes that a net zero transition will also mean a greater reliance on electricity.
She said: It will be the life source of our communities, our businesses, and the way that we choose to live our lives.”
She added: “Of course we need smart solutions. We need to connect quick people rapidly to the new devices and ways they want to live their lives.
“But we need to do that responsibly and we also need to think about not leaving anyone behind within the transition. So not only does my business need to think innovatively, smartly and flexibly, it also needs to think community and customer.”
What does the future on National Grid look like? Watch the full session to find out.

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Osman and Lapenna heads W2 Pro GP 1-2 in Interlagos endurance round
Galid Osman and Felipe Lapenna won the TCR South America endurance round at Interlagos in Brazil, heading a W2 Pro GP 1-2 with team-mates Rafael Reis and Jorge Barrio claiming second place.
Cupra driver Osman fought for the lead in the first part of the race with Toyota driver Juan Angel Rosso, a battle which ended by lap nine when Osman managed to get ahead.
Osman then handed over the seat to Lapenna who extended the lead following the pit stop to win by more than five seconds over team-mates Reis and Barrio.
Thiago Vivacqua, co-driver to Diego Nunes, of Cobra Racing Team Toyota were close to the leading duo towards the end of the race. But a post-race penalty for an incorrect pit stop dropped them from second to ninth.
The Squadra Martino duo of Juan Casella and Gaetano Di Mauro (Honda) claimed the final podium position ahead of the two Paladini Racing Toyota duos of Juan Angel Rosso/Luciano Farroni and Fabian Yannantuoni/Beto Monteiro.
The second place finish has elevated Reis to the points lead on 223 points while Casella is second on 202 points and former points leader Ignacio Montenegro who was forced to retire from the race.
The next TCR South America round will be held at Riviera in Argentina on July 22-23.


K. LEE ANDERSON
Producer • Line Producer
A television producer and filmmaker for the past two decades, K. Lee Anderson began her career first as a commercial producer, then later --- as a news producer, capturing true stories for broadcast in Maryland. Since that time, she has been a FILMSTERS principal. FILMSTERS, LLC is a production and development company that develops stories, characters and produces documentaries, reality TV, independent films and digital content creation for multiple formats.
Anderson’s credits have appeared on ABC, CBS, Lifetime, Discovery, Turner, Discovery Health and others. She has produced everything from wildlife shows to wedding series, reality TV to hard-hitting issue driven, human-interest indie docs; Lee is the recipient of a Christopher Columbus Award and a CINE Golden Eagle award. She has also been nominated for a CableACE Award and has won several numerous film festival awards at top tier festivals. As one of the producers on ABC primetime show Extreme Makeover, Anderson handled field logistics and production for three seasons. She was also a producer on a LIFETIME reality TV pilot, THE BIG SECRET in 2010. Anderson is an Executive Producer of the 2016 feature-length documentary, REVOLVING DOORS, which explores the cycles of incarceration and re-offending for non-violent convicted felons. FILMSTERS production company credits include the 2013 indie feature, JAMESY BOY, starring James Woods, Mary Louise Parker and Ving Rhames, based on James the real-life character from their award-winning doc feature IF I COULD.
Some of FILMSTERS national corporate clients include Google, Synergics, Pfizer and AT&T.
She oversees all aspects of production management. Lee is actively involved in budgeting, field production, logistics, hiring crew, post-production workflow and scheduling, casting, program development and rights aggregation of properties for development into feature films, documentaries, scripted programming and reality TV series.
In 2002, Anderson created and co-founded FILMSTERS Academy, a hands-on experiential summer program for youth between the ages of 11-18 that teaches the art of filmmaking. This summer will be its 15th year in existence.
In 2012, she co-founded and produced the Annapolis Film Festival along with her producing partner Patti White. She is currently, along with her producing partner, Patti White, one of the Festival Directors and a member of Board of Directors.


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All lawns require regular feeding throughout the year and fall is a great time to fertilize. This will keep your lawn protected for the winter and get it healthy and beautiful for spring. Before fertilizing, it is a good idea to check the pH balance in your soil so you can make sure it is doesn’t need an application of lime or sulphur to balance the soil. Most grasses grow best in soils that are 6.0-6.5.
There are many different fertilizer formulas available. Some of the more popular varieties have pre-emergent for weed control, insect control, or are designed for newly planted lawns.
There are three main nutrients found in fertilizer. They are nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. The three numbers on the label of a fertilizer package correlate with these three nutrients and are a measure of percentage by weight of the nutrients. For instance, a common fertilizer is known as 10-10-10. This means for a 50 lb. bag of this mix, five lbs. (10%) are nitrogen, 5 lbs. (10%) are phosphorous, and 5 lbs. (10%) are potassium.
Each of these nutrients has a distinct job in feeding the lawn. Nitrogen is responsible for rapid growth and a lush, green color. Phosphorous is responsible for the health of a root system. It is for this reason that many fertilizers for established lawns may have lower phosphorous numbers. Lastly, potassium is needed for the overall health of the lawn. It aids in diseases resistance, drought tolerance, and cold protection.
Here’s an easy way to remember which areas each nutrient feeds are: just think “up, down, and all around”. Nitrogen feeds above ground, phosphorous below, and potassium helps overall.
Remember, regular feeding and care is the best regimen for keeping your grass looking its best. The Certified Nursery Consultants in the Garden Center at your local Home Depot store can help you choose the right fertilizer for your lawn.

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The star series of TF1 Demain belongs to us is not the only one to use Sète as a backdrop. Bathed in a miraculous light, this beautiful Mediterranean has long inspired filmmakers who find it an ideal setting to shoot their films: the heights of Mont Saint-Clair, a long beach, pretty typical Languedoc neighborhoods, a fishing port, canals … Many films, TV films and series have been made here, which offers a lot of ideas for original walks. On the way to the most photogenic city in the South of France!
Sète movie star
In recent years, a quarter of the films shot in the Occitanie region have been shot in Sète. This attraction has manifested itself for a long time. One of the oldest and most famous feature films to have been made - in part - in the town is Pepe le Moko (1937), a work by Julien Duvivier interpreted by Jean Gabin and whose action is located… in Algiers.
Sète is however more recognizable in other more recent films, for example César and Rosalie by Claude Sautet (1971). Between the beach of the Corniche and the port, Romy Schneider, Sami Frey and Yves Montand confront their feelings during important sequences of a story which also takes place in Paris and Noirmoutier.
In one of the film's key scenes, these stars attend the famous nautical jousting of Sète, a tournament which brings together, in summer, men dressed in white, armed with a shield and a lance, and who compete from the top of 2 boats (the red and the blue) propelled by 10 rowers. These fights, not without danger, take place in a very festive atmosphere to the sound of oboe and drum. The 276th feast of Saint-Louis, which consecrates the world of jousting will take place in 2018 from August 23 to 28, which is to say if the tradition of jousting is anchored in the city.
From the Pointe Courte d'Agnès Varda to the quays of Abdellatif Kechiche
Another place that inspired cinema: the Short Point, a lovely little port overlooking the Thau lagoon. This district is one of the most attractive of Sète, with its alleys, its picturesque little houses and the Pointus boats (this is the name of the inhabitants of the district).
La Pointe Courte has captivated so much Agnès Varda which she named her first feature film, produced in Sète in 1954. The action takes place in the district at the heart of the fishermen's world according to the reality-cinema bias dear to Agnès Varda. Today, this story of a couple in difficulty, played by Silvia Monfort and Philippe Noiret, can also be viewed as an invaluable documentary on the Sète of the time.
Agnès Varda is also a faithful of Sète since, half a century later, she returned to shoot there. The beaches of Agnes (2007), a film in which she evokes the important events of her life through the beaches that have marked her. Among these, the Corniche beach, where, in a way, his career began with the filming of La Pointe Courte.
La Corniche beach is one of the many beaches of Sète, which accumulate 12 km of stretches of sand. Separating the Mediterranean Sea from the Thau lagoon, the shore is one of the most beautiful beaches in the South of France. A superb film set, which has hosted many shootings.
The beaches are not, however, the only Sète marine settings to be found on the screen. The port and what thus served as a framework for several scenes of The grain and the mule (2007) ofKechiche. This is where the boat that the characters in the film, a family of Tunisian origin, intend to transform into a restaurant is moored.
Like Agnès Varda, the webbed director of La vie d'Adèle is a repeat offender. Last year, he returned to Sète for his latest film, released this winter: Mektoub, my love: canto uno (2017), one of whose characters works, again, in a family restaurant in the port district.
Fascinating beating heart of the city, the port of Sète was born during the reign of Louis XIV a little over 350 years ago. On its quays, as well as on those of canals, we can make a pleasant stop in a café while admiring the architecture of this beautiful city ... and, who knows, observe the work of film crews, including that of the series Tomorrow belongs to us ou Candice Renoir.
Sète on TV
Because Sète also inspires television for two very successful series. So the policewoman Candice Renoir (played by Cécile Bois), a real star of the small screen, has been working in Sète since 2012 to the delight of France 2 viewers.
Among the innumerable places of Sète frequented by Candice, let us quote the Grand Hotel, Theater of the Sea Leclerc promenade and its cove, the Vauban quay and the police station, the bar Old Port, Villeroy and its villas, the lighthouse at the end of Saint-Louis pier, But also Lido et Thau pond with its villages located around it. You can taste oysters in Mèze, Bouzigues or Marseillan, you can discover pretty little typically Languedoc towns such as Balaruc-le-Vieux, Poussan, Gigean, Loupian, or Montbazin, as well as vineyards, scrublands ... So many opportunities to stroll very pleasantly from Sète, these destinations being very close to the city!
Another production shot in Sète, Tomorrow belongs to us is for its part a daily soap opera broadcast by TF1 since the summer of 2017. Interweaving family stories and police intrigues, it has in its distribution, very supplied, actors like Ingrid Chauvin, Samy Gharbi, Lorie Pester, Charlotte Valandrey, Alexandre Brasseur … A studio of over 7 square meters was created specifically for the production needs, but many scenes are also shot across the city. It's up to you to discover them in future episodes or, better, by coming to Sète.
Were also all or part filmed in Sète…
And that's not all ... Sète rolls out a breathtaking opening credits. Dozens of other filmmakers have used the city as the backdrop for their films, including Babette going to war by Christian-Jaque with Brigitte Bardot (1959), Le Gitan by José Giovanni with Alain Delon (1974), L 'Sacred Union of Alexandre Arcady with Richard Berry and Patrick Bruel (1988).
More recently, Sète hosted the shootings of Un week-end sur deux by Nicole Garcia with Nathalie Baye (1990), Le Petit Criminal by Jacques Doillon with Richard Anconina (1990), Bellamy, Claude Chabrol's last film with Gérard Depardieu ( 2008), or Tout nous separates by Thierry Klifa with Catherine Deneuve and Diane Kruger (2017)… End clap… for now!
The SunSète Festival
You like the movies ? No need to wait for the next shoot to meet stars in Sète. You just have to wait a few weeks to attend the SunSète Festival.
This festival takes place every year in July (from 7 to 12, in 2018). Its program includes meetings with film personalities, as well as screenings of short and long films in competition. Alexandre Arcady, Agnès Varda, Abdellatif Khechiche, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Laetitia Casta, Fanny Cottençon, among others, were the guests.
Good to know: open-air cinema screenings are offered at night on La Fontaine beach (Place Roger-Thérond, near Villeroy). We watch the projections with our feet in the sand and our heads under the stars ...
Sète, a real star!
Sète tourist office: www.tourisme-sete.com
SunSète Festival: www.sunsete-festival.fr


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San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Documentary “Across the Narrow Bridge”
When: September 28, 2012, 7:30p.m.
Where: RCC Our Texas - 2337 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77005
Director: Dmitriy Khavin (2009, USA)
A group of first generation Americans of Soviet Jewish background travel to Ukraine to explore the Jewish history of the region. They tour former shtetls, walk through the old Jewish neighborhoods in Kiev, Odessa and Lvov, meet members of remaining Jewish communities and visit sites of mass executions.
Throughout this journey the trip participants share their feelings and families stories on the issues of assimilation, living in fear of discrimination and Jewish identity.
Time of screening: 45 min.
Language: Russian with English subtitles
Tickets: $8, $6- RCC members


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The Here & Now Project
Every Friday this summer, The Here and Now Project will post a new short play, written by one of our four playwrights selected from across the United States. These plays focus on dramatizing where these playwrights are and what's happening now.
THE TIME: Second week of August, 2012.
THE PLACE: The entrance to a newly renovated apartment complex in the Pine Hills area of Orlando.
A local POLITICIAN, REV. BENJAMIN DICKSON, and SNOW WHITE stand behind a ribbon ready to mark its official opening.
The POLITICIAN has an oversized pair of scissors.
A small crowd of observers stands watching.
Good morning! I want to thank everyone for coming out today as we celebrate the re-opening of Breezewood Apartments. I, also, want to thank Reverend Dickson for his tireless efforts leading the rebuilding of this distressed area. Oh, and, of course, Snow White!
The CROWD cheers for SNOW WHITE.
Disney has long been a supporter of our local communities, and the funds they provide are instrumental in the revitalization of our lives. Now, we all know that Pine Hills has long been stamped as an area to avoid. Good, honest, hard-working people have skirted this area for decades. Fear has been its calling card. Drugs, violence, and death its anthem. Well, no more!
The sound of multiple police cars with sirens blaring is heard as they pass by.
We are in the midst of a rebirth. Citizens are standing up, coming together and fighting for their homes! Watching the efforts of neighbors as they clean their streets of trash, repair years of decay to crumbling walls and buildings, organize the first parade in over a decade to celebrate the opening of a new school is proof that we have moved beyond!
Two individuals in the crowd break out into a fight. They end up stabbing one another.
Everyone but SNOW WHITE remains oblivious.
A new reputation begins here. Today. With this ceremony.
Two shots ring out.
A young girl and her mother go down.
SNOW WHITE puts on a Kevlar vest.
Reverend Dickson’s church has stood on the front of an urban war. And, now, because of his determination—and yours—the battle has been won!
Two people run up and drag REV. DICKSON to the side and beat him to death. They run off when they have finished their brutal attack.
SNOW WHITE dons a military helmet.
The POLITICIAN, the only other individual still standing, remains oblivious.
Join me today in celebrating our victory. The cutting of this ribbon signifies a new Pine Hills! Crime Hills is no longer!
Another shot rings out and the POLITICIAN falls to the ground.
All is still for a long time and the silence is deafening.
SNOW WHITE walks over and picks up the scissors. She stands ready to cut the ribbon.
And, never forget that dreams really do come true…
She cuts the ribbon as the lights black out.
This is a short play. Because violence is sudden and horrific and many lives are being cut short on a regular basis, it doesn't take a long play to tell the story.
Every city has that area with the reputation for being “the one to avoid.” We hear stories and see news reports and maybe even go through a personal experience with this part of town—all of which create a certain label and impression that make it the bad place. Citizens who live in these areas either resign themselves—and even become immune—to the violence and crime that surround them or they fight back. Pine Hills is trying to fight back. There are good people there who are desperately trying to rise above and make better the reputation their area has. They are the ones who know how it really is. Local government and corporations jump on the bandwagon when the efforts of the citizens seem to be making headway in the struggle. Usually what they provide is a nice new facade to place in front of the ugliness that still prevails. Pine Hills is trying to overcome its long-appointed nickname of "Crime Hills." And just when it looks as if things might be getting better, a 15-year old girl traveling down the street in the back of her parent's van is shot in a random drive-by. It is then that we are reminded that shiny new buildings and beautified retaining walls don't reach the core of the problem—unemployment, deep poverty, poor education. It takes more than fairytale faces and flowery words from politicians removed from the day to day of this war to combat the problem. Even in The City Beautiful the war rages on.


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Last year I included visiting Sippo Lake Park on my Summer Bucket List. Our family had never been and I knew they would enjoy the outing. Since our first visit, we've been back to the park numerous times because it's fun, educational and FREE. I love it when I find an inexpensive outing that the whole family can enjoy.
5 Fun Things to do at Sippo Lake Park
While there are many fun an exciting things to do at Sippo Lake Park, here are a few things to get your adventure started. [caption id="attachment_7558" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sippo Lake Park Hiking Trail[/caption] Hike the Trails - There are a variety of trails to choose from throughout the park. Hike through the woods or take a stroll around the picturesque lake. You can even partake in a geocaching adventure as there are many caches hidden throughout the park. Picnic in the Park - We typically plan our trips around lunch so we can incorporate an outdoor picnic into the fun. There is a nice sized pavilion and playground area near the parking lot, numerous picnic tables scattered throughout the park or you can use our typical approach and spread out a picnic blanket in the shade. Fish at the Sippo Lake Marina - Grab your pole and bait and take the kids fishing. I have many fond memories of fishing as a child and am looking forward to teaching my kids how to fish this summer. [caption id="attachment_7557" align="alignright" width="300"] Canalway Center at Sippo Lake Park[/caption] Explore the Congressman Ralph Regula Canalway Center - The Canalway Center is filled interactive exhibits and displays featuring the Ohio & Erie Canal, various Stark County Businessmen, how to be environmentally friendly and more. Children can also enroll in the Canalway Explorer program in which they can earn points when they play the interactive games. My kids are particularly fond of the Canal Boat Adventure game. Participate in the Park Programs - Stark Parks offers a variety of free and inexpensive programs throughout the year and many of those programs are hosted at Sippo Lake Park and Exploration Gateway. A few of the upcoming programs include, Becoming a Wildlife Detective, Ohio Mammals, Ohio Birds and Woodcarving. Visit Stark Parks Event Calendar for a full list of programs. These are just a few of the fun things you can do at Sippo Lake Park. Plan your family outing today and get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature! What about you? What are your favorite things to do at Sippo Lake and Exploration Gateway?


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Preview of Hobbit Day on Middle-Earth Network 9/21/12
Calling all Tolkien fans and fans of “The Hobbit”! YOU are cordially invited to Middle-Earth Network’s “Hobbit Day”! THE one and only, day long, online extravaganza that will celebrate “The Hobbit” in a new, interesting and fun way! Join all of us here, at QGN, along with the TOP personalities among the Middle-Earth/Tolkien Community, as we all join together, this day, and celebrate J.R.R Tolkien’s masterwork, “The Hobbit”! Please see the video below, for a list of the day’s events and the cast of personalities attending!
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Today many people prefer to choose the shower room in their bathroom. The installation of shower room of course needs to install the shower faucet. When you are going to install the shower faucet, you don’t only need to ensure the quality of installation, but also need to ensure the comfortable using of shower faucet, so you should consider the installation length of shower faucet. But many people have not know how to determine the length of shower faucet. Now let me tell you about this and I hope it can help all of you.
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PARX PICKS AND HORSES TO WATCH: JULY 7
Parx Racing has an 11-race card on tap for this afternoon. Post time for the opener is 12:55p.m., and we’ve got Parx picks. The day starts with a carryover of $126,196 in the jackpot pick-5.
- Trainer Michael Pino reaches 2,000 winsTrainer Michael Pino went 2-for-2 today at Parx Racing to reach 2,000 wins in a career which has seen his runners earn over $43 million.
|Race 8||4-2-1-6||Tough to get past the favorite #4 Southern Cents (9-5) in this claiming contest. When last seen in claiming company, four back, this one won by 15 lengths. Trainer Jamie Ness and rider Frankie Pennington have won 13 of their last 27 starts together over the last 60 days… #2 Zecha (8-1) had a bit of a clunker last out but three back was second against similar… #1 Twirling Liz (5-2) may look to control this one up front after breaking from the inside and possessed of decent early zip. She’s been facing better… #6 Joycee’s Spirit (6-1) was third last out versus similar and makes her second start after a seven-week break.|
|Race 9||10-1-3-4||Good group set to tangle in this open allowance, and we’ll take a bit of a swing with #10 Missin the Big Dog (10-1). The Tony Aguirre trainee scored a scored a 13-1 upset last out at Pimlico in two-other-than company and has the advantage over several logical contenders here of having a race under his belt this year… #1 Vanzzy (3-1) had a solid sophomore season, winning a couple of stakes including the grassy Jersey Derby but has not raced since November. He’s been training forwardly towards his return for Mike Pino, who wins at a 10% clip off 90+-day layoffs… Interesting to see trainer Jonathan Thomas ship in and move #3 Utmost (6-1) back up the class ladder after he finished third against $25,000 claimers last out. He was a Grade 2 winner back in 2018 but did not race between October of that year and April 2021. He owns the right to improve in here, and you have to think that Thomas, who’s winning at a 35% clip this year, likes what he’s seeing… #4 Hawkish (5-1) won the 2018 Grade 2 Penn Mile but has only one win in the 10 starts he’s made since, including an 0-for-6 ledger last year. Plus, he’ll make his first start of the season here. On the other hand, all of those recent starts have come versus stakes rivals, so perhaps the drop into allowance company will aid the cause…|


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Thailand is well established as one of Southeast Asia’s leading golfing hubs. We take a closer look at some of Kingdom’s finest courses on Phuket and Koh Samui
Phuket’s scenic Mission Hills Golf Club benefits from jaw-dropping ocean views
While many people visit Thailand’s tropical islands in search of sun, sea and sand, destinations like Phuket and Koh Samui are famous for their eclectic array of outdoor pursuits – including golf. The islands are home to a choice of memorable golf courses, ranging from top championship level challenges to courses featuring glorious ocean views. In fact, the golf courses of southern Thailand have hosted a selection of international competitions and championships, attracting amateur and professional players from across the globe.
Each of the golf courses across Koh Samui and Phuket boasts its own distinct charm, and typically, they are designed to make the most of the spectacular natural landscape and tropical views. Many courses, for example, come with far-reaching ocean vistas guaranteed to enhance every round.
Thailand’s island golf courses offer a unique experience for visitors. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourites to give you some idea of what to expect.
Golfing in the gulf
The Santiburi Country Club in Koh Samui is home to the island’s only championship course
For keen golfers on Koh Samui, a trip to the island’s Santiburi Samui Country Club is unmissable. This spectacular championship course has been designed to complement the striking natural scenery, featuring stunning vistas across coconut forests and mountain creeks. Notably, the club is a well-established stop on the Asian PGA Tour.
Spread generously across 6,930 yards, this par-72 course offers a challenging selection of up and downhill trails, in addition to scenic emerald fairways that roll through the region’s natural coconut forests. Each of the 18 holes on the course has its own unique challenges, and they have been positioned at varying altitudes on the natural slopes of the site. This paves the way for a highly entertaining, dynamic game. Magnificent views of the ocean form a wow factor backdrop, too.
The Royal Samui Country Club commands fantastic ocean views
Situated on the eastern coast of Koh Samui on the mountainside between Lamai and Chaweng, the Royal Koh Samui Golf and Country Club is another fine destination for golfing enthusiasts, whether they’re novices or have plenty of experience. Established in 2006, the nine-hole course has been designed sensitively to make the most of the natural scenery. Each of the holes enjoys a stunning outlook over rolling hills and across the ocean. The picturesque landscape, emerald fairways and rolling greens create an irresistibly chilled vibe, which strikes a perfect balance with the numerous challenges presented by the course. Unlike any other golf course in Thailand, the tees, fairways and greens at the Royal Samui Golf and Country Club were landscaped with mountain green grass that is resistant to drought and heavy rains.
The impressive golf course at the Blue Canyon Country Club features no less than 10 water features
Phuket’s Blue Canyon Country Club is widely regarded as one of Thailand’s finest golfing destinations. Home to two courses, the club boasts an impressive selection of accolades. It’s also a haven for wildlife, and visitors should keep their eyes peeled for wild tortoises, iguanas and civet cats. The courses themselves each offer a distinct set of challenges and highlights. The Lakes course features wide, rolling greens and 36 bunkers. On the other hand, The Canyon course features over 80 bunkers and 10 water hazards. The country club also boasts a lavish clubhouse that is shared between the two courses, plus indoor and outdoor driving ranges.
Destination of champions
Golfing legend Nick Faldo is said to have praised the excellent course at Phuket’s Laguna Golf Club
The golf course at the venue once known as the Banyan Tree Golf Club has undergone a series of changes since it became the Laguna Golf Club. Fairways that were once largely flat now feature a series of dips and rolls, offering a much greater challenge. This stunning course has also become one of Thailand’s most sought-after golfing destinations, and has even been praised by golfing legend Nick Faldo when he travelled there on vacation. The course, which was designed by Max Wesler, comprises 18 holes and has a yardage of 6,850. Water now comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes, too.
The course at Phuket’s Loch Palm Golf Club offers amateur golfers plenty of challenges
Designed by Dr Sukitti Klangwisai, Phuket’s Loch Palm Golf Club enjoys a spectacular backdrop of lush, tropical forest. With a total yardage of 6,434, this 72-par course makes the most of its sublime natural setting, and benefits from fantastic views across the surrounding landscape. Home to no less than 67 bunkers and water features, this course strikes the perfect balance for golf enthusiasts that visit to take part in an enjoyable – yet challenging – game. Various alterations in terrain also infuse the course with an extra challenge for visitors.
On a mission
Phuket’s Mission Hills Golf Club is situated on the site of a former rubber plantation
Last but by no means least, Phuket’s Mission Hills Golf Club is undoubtedly one of Thailand’s most stunning golfing destinations. Designed by golfing legend Jack Niklaus, the course is adorned with white sand beach bunkers and challenging water features. Breath-taking vistas across the gleaming Andaman Sea make for an unforgettable golfing experience, with the friendly caddies and excellent facilities the icing on the cake. There’s even a spa situated at the 19th hole.
A prestigious destination
Thai golfing veteran Prayad Marksaeng won Samui’s Queen’s Cup in 2015
From the ocean-view golf courses of the south to the mountainous terrain of the north, there is a golf course to suit every visitor to Thailand – one reason why the country has become so well established as one of Asia’s golfing hubs. In addition to a selection of amateur tournaments, including Amari Hua Hin Golf Week and Tara Court Golf Week in Pattaya, the Kingdom also hosts a number of professional events. This season’s Asian Tour kicks off at the Windsor Park Golf Club in Bangkok, before moving on to the Suvarnabhumi Golf & Country Club, also in Bangkok. Samui’s Queen’s Cup Golf Tournament and the Singha Phuket Open are other prestigious events on Thailand’s golfing calendar.
Here are a few top tips for golfing in Thailand:
- A visor will not only keep the sun out of your eyes when lining up a shot, it will also protect your face from the sun.
- Caddies are a key part of the golfing experience in Thailand, so make sure to leave a friendly tip.
- Thailand’s golf resorts all have a soft spike policy in terms of footwear, so ensure you bring the correct pair of shoes.


Chicago native Pete Cimbalo spent the 1990s crafting himself a spot in music - he tried to, at least. He jammed with local bands like Fleshyhead, Lost Luggage and the 70s funk cover outfit, Something For Joey. In 1993, he got his big break. He joined The Gin Blossoms to play bass for a summer tour and met his childhood idol, KISS man Gene Simmons. The next year, he founded Diplomat 6. The group went on to play in and around the United States for the next seven years, and self-released a debut album, Buda de Oriente in 1997. By the new millennium, Cimbalo tagged himself Pie Eyed Pete and derived a country-rock sound. Death of a Teenage Idol marked Pie Eyed Pete's proper introduction in 2001.
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Felicityby Janet Tashjian
Shes the girl next door, your best friend, your college sweetheart. In its first season, the hit series Felicity made its way into the hearts of millions of TV viewers as they watched Felicity Porter, the bright-eyed 17-year-old star of the show, adjust to the harsh yet bittersweet realities of college life. Now join Felicity as she chronicles her adventures during her first summer break away from college.
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Christ The King
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This project in Cedar City, Utah called for the design and construction of a new parish church, social hall, offices, and classrooms for the congregation of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church. The construction of Phase I which included the church, administration offices and several classrooms was completed in October 2003. The design takes full advantage of natural light and includes stone and landscaping unique to the area. Phase II includes additional classrooms, a social hall and a Newman Center for the campus of Southern Utah University. Phase II is currently waiting for funding.


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Coos County District Attorney releases details of the Bastendorff Beach Shooting
WARNING: The following Press Release and Investigation Conclusion contains graphic information and language.
Coos County District Attorney Paul Frasier today released preliminary findings from the investigation into the shooting deaths of 3 people in Coos County this week. Frasier called the events tragic that led to the death of quote, “two innocent people.” 32-year-old Zachary Levi Brimhall of Dillard reportedly shot his father several times in the chest and head killing him before traveling to the parking area of Bastendorff Beach south of Charleston. There he shot at several parked cars. 43-year-old David Jessie Hortman of Michigan was reclined and sleeping in his car when it was shot at 18 times. One of the bullets pierced the car and fatally wounded him. Two suicide notes were found in Brimhall’s Pacer that indicated his desire to kill others before killing himself. The investigation uncovered multiple guns and a thousand rounds of ammunition in Zachary Brimhall’s car. They also uncovered spent casings inside and near the car indicating he shot at the vehicles from his car. Frasier said the computer that might have given authorities an indication why the events took place was destroyed by the suspect earlier in the week. Despite the events, Frasier believes had the incident happened in the campground east of the parking lot, there would have been more fatalities and injuries.


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Of all the Billy Childish team members, Ms. Golightly is certainly the most prolific. Over the past decade she has released countless albums/singles and not one of them has been a dud. Most people only know her from Jack and Megs Elephant record where she contributed hilarious lyrics on the song "Well, it's true that we love one another" or her songs with one of my faves; The Greenhornes on the Bill Murray movie Broken Flowers.
At the earliest point in her career she was part of the seminal British all girl garage band Thee Headcoatees and after a couple of albums she embarked on a solo mission which quite frankly, doesn't show signs of slowing down.


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‘Circumcision is not genital mutilation’ - north London rabbis jump to defence of religious practice
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At just eight days old, it would be a parent’s worst nightmare in any other circumstance.
Their newborn – little more than a week into its life – on an operating table and under the knife to undergo life-changing surgery.
But “the cut” – or circumcision – of young boys has been a celebrated religious rite of passage ever since God’s covenant in the Old Testament demanded that “every male who is eight days old must be circumcised”.
The ritual is meant to demonstrate a will to be perfect under God and to be brought closer to Him through the spilling of blood, as well as to provide the child with a permanent reminder of the community in which they were born.
As an ancient pillar of faith and a socially binding mark for Islamic and Jewish communities, it has stood the test of time for thousands of years.
But perhaps not for much longer.
“It’s not something that is spoken about in public often, but it can be damaging, can leave people psychologically scarred and has led to huge problems with some people’s sex lives,” says David Smith, general manager at Norm-UK, a charity providing help to those suffering difficulties because of their circumcision.
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“We have thousands of requests from men who have come to us wanting help.
“They complain about loss of sensitivity, erectile dysfunction, soreness and psychological trauma.
“You cannot deny that this is a personal part of a man’s body, and it should be for that man and that man alone to make a properly informed choice about having it surgically altered.
“I know it won’t be popular, but it’s about time a debate was had on similar ground to female genital mutilation – and I think it’s coming.”
An animated debate in mainland Europe is certainly stirring.
In May 2012, Jewish and Islamic communities in Germany were left stunned when a regional court in Cologne ruled that the circumcision of a healthy four-year-old child for religious reasons constituted “bodily harm” and violated international rights to “choice of religion” and “body integrity”.
Although eventually quashed by the personal intervention of Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, the event nonetheless reignited a debate that has also begun in several other European countries.
In 2001, Sweden came close to implementing an outright ban on non-therapeutic circumcisions for under-18s.
Earlier this year, Norway’s children’s minister called it a ritual that ran “contrary to the child’s human rights and the fundamental principles of medical ethics”.
Just last month, the Council of Europe (under the aegis of which the European Court of Human Rights sits) branded religious circumcision a “violation of the physical integrity of children”.
“The freedom to choose your own religion” and “the right to have control over your own body” are the terms under which opponents of child circumcision have sought to define how the practice should be viewed in the 21st century.
While the legal position remains untested in the UK, the Jewish community in this country fears it is only a matter of time before campaigners make a move in that direction.
“Opponents tend to approach the argument from a human rights angle, but we would defend circumcision in a similar vein,” says Professor David Katz, co-chairman of Milah UK, a group set up in Kentish Town last year to defend circumcision against the threat from mainland Europe.
“Jewish law clearly states that circumcision must be done on the eighth day after birth.
“If you deny a Jewish boy’s right to have this done to him in accordance with a long-standing practice, then is that not a breach of their religious and cultural rights too?
“Parents make irreversible decisions in the best interests of their children all the time – whether it’s schooling, where they live or who they play with.
“Parents are given the right to weigh up the negligible risk to the child versus the great religious and cultural value placed upon it by Jews all over the world.
“Neonatal male circumcision should be regarded in a similar way.”
But there is a lack of consensus within the medical community on the risks and benefits.
While proponents claim the removal of a foreskin improves hygiene and reduces the spread of disease, opponents complain of a loss of erogenous tissue, psychological trauma, soreness and inhibited sexual performance.
NHS guidelines advising against any non-essential removal of the foreskin have seen the prevalence of circumcised newborns fall from 35 per cent in the 1930s to 3.8 per cent in 2000.
But circumcision appears to have remained widely practised by religious communities.
Rabbi Mark Goldsmith, of the North Western Reform Synagogue in Golders Green, suggests the medical controversy is largely “incidental”.
“Circumcision is a sign of the Jewish people’s place in the covenant and is part of the rite of passage in Judaism,” he explains.
“It also plays a key part in securing Jewish identity and has a beneficial effect on a child’s self-image.
“It can be immensely troubling for those Jewish children who aren’t circumcised.
“There is forever this sense that they feel there’s something about them that doesn’t make them part of their community.
“So it should not be seen as a violation of one’s human rights, but as a gift that can help build a strong sense of identity.”
A sense of identity that, according to other rabbis, is also a badge of pride.
“It is an affirmation of our identity and sign of religious freedom,” says Rabbi Neil Janes of the Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St John’s Wood.
“Throughout the ages, when Jewish communities were under threat, one of the first things considered by persecutors was a ban on circumcision.
“It has therefore become partly an affirmation of our identity and partly a sign of religious freedom.
“It is offensive to consider it – as some people now do – in the same bracket as female genital mutilation.”
The conflation of female genital mutilation and male circumcision appears to be on the rise.
Despite being described by local rabbis as “insensitive” and “completely wrong”, some campaigners for women’s right to have control over their body believe the same rights should be afforded to men.
A member of Norm-UK who was circumcised as a child – and who asked to be identified only as James – says it’s about respecting the right to choose.
“I lost sensitivity and have suffered troubles in the bedroom my entire life because of what was done to me as a child,” he explains.
“I had no choice in the matter – it was an irreversible decision that has stayed with me.
“It’s not about wanting to ban circumcision – it’s about respecting the right of everyone to choose.
“That’s what I hope future generations will have.”

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