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CROMWELL, Conn. – Golf course and schedule are usually the major reasons that PGA Tour players choose to play a tournament.
TPC River Highlands and a change to the PGA Tour schedule this year turned out to be why Phil Mickelson has returned to the Travelers Championship this week for the first time in 16 years.
“It’s weird how this is one of my favorite courses, along with Harbour Town (in Hilton Head, S.C.), because they are just really fun golf courses to play,” Mickelson said after shooting a 5-under-par 65 in the Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday while looking a bit unfamiliar wearing shorts. “I haven’t played them very much because they follow majors (Masters and U.S. Open), but with the new schedule, I haven’t played any of the weeks before, so it’s opened up some possibilities to come back to sites like Hartford that I’ve really enjoyed.”
Mickelson, one of golf’s most popular players, is the only back-to-back winner (2001-02 Canon Greater Hartford Open) since the tournament began in 1952 as the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield Country Club. After his two victories, Mickelson tied for 58th in 2003 and had never been seen again in these parts. Since then, he won his five major championships and increased his PGA Tour titles to 44, ninth all-time, including the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February.
“It’s hard to believe that it’s 16 years since I’ve been here, but it’s been a fun career, a lot of good things have happened,” said Mickelson, who turned 49 on Sunday when he tied for 52nd in the U.S. Open at 8-over 288. “Playing well and doing well at this site is a big part of the good things. I’m very appreciative of that, and it’s fun for me to get back while I still feel like I’m able to compete.”
Reaching that competitive goal has been more difficult since Lefty last played in Connecticut’s biggest sporting event. In the interim, TPC River Highlands’ major facelifts have included a $5 million state-of-the-art practice facility that Mickelson called incredible, extensive course improvements and a new $20 million clubhouse this year that Lefty said “has been very well done to take care of the players and make this a wonderful experience.”
The return to River Highlands might prove to be invigorating to his game.
“I certainly haven’t played at the same level of consistency week in and week out that I did back in my 20s and 30s,” Mickelson said. “When I play well, I’m able to play at a very comparable level to what I played back at the height of my career. I’m able to pick off wins like I did earlier this year at AT&T and last year at Mexico (World Golf Championship-Mexico Championship).
“But I’m just not having as many opportunities, so that’s been the hardest thing for me. Having energy levels and recovering and being focused for each shot in four rounds … Out here, the difference is so small between winning and losing. It’s one shot here or there. That’s something I’ve been working on or that’s the challenge that I face.”
So, too, is not winning the U.S. Open in which he has finished a record six times but is still a victory shy of becoming the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam.
“Last week was a great week because I have such emotions and family history there at Pebble Beach, so many great experiences throughout my career,” said Mickelson, a California native who has won the AT&T event five times. “It was just a wonderful setup, tournament, competition. I’m appreciative of the opportunity, even though I didn’t win or play my best. I really don’t have many more chances, probably have come to the realization I’m not going to win the U.S. Open. But I’m not going to stop trying. You never know.”
Despite his lengthy absence from Connecticut, Mickelson said he remembered the greens because of the many fond memories that he has had on them. His 65 put him in a good frame of mind entering the first round Thursday at 1 p.m. off the first tee alongside past champions Jordan Spieth (2017) and Marc Leishman (2012).
“I’m looking forward to having a good tournament, but also it’s fun for me to be back here,” Mickelson said. “It has always been one of the largest supported tournaments that we have. What’s really cool is the back nine offers great risk/reward, exciting finishes, lot of birdies and potential eagles, as well as bogeys and doubles. This is one of the more exciting back nines to finish a golf tournament.”
BROOKS KOEPKA IS STICKING TO THE PROCESS
Brooks Koepka has been the world’s best golfer the last two years, winning four of nine major championships he has played to get to No. 1 in the Official World Ranking. He won the 2018 U.S. Open and PGA Championship, tied for second in the Masters in April, won the PGA Championship again in May and finished second to Gary Woodland on Sunday as he tried to become the first player to win three consecutive U.S. Opens since Willie Anderson in 1903-05.
Despite having to make a 3,000-mile trek from California on Monday, Koepka said he wasn’t going to miss one of his favorite events.
“This is probably one of the more popular ones on the PGA Tour, and one that I would like to keep on my schedule for a long time,” said Koepka, the first player to commit to the tournament in January. “Last year, I don’t even think I knew where I was at (after his second U.S. Open win. It’s a bit hectic, chaotic, but I wouldn’t have missed this tournament. I still feel mentally exhausted from last week being in contention, but another day of rest and I’ll be fine tomorrow.”
Koepka tees off Thursday at 7:45 a.m. off the 10th tee with Tony Finau and three-time defending champion Bubba Watson. Despite his recent successes and moving to No. 1, Koepka said he hasn’t changed his attitude or approach to the game.
“I don’t care where I finish, it’s the process of how am I going to start it online, finish it online and then make the putt?” Koepka said. “I know sometimes it doesn’t happen, but I can’t control the result. I wouldn’t tee it up if I didn’t want to win, but not everything is results-based with me. It’s about the process. I think that’s why I’m able to play so well in the majors because I’m not worried about winning.
“I’m not worried about the pressure of being in first or trying to do something, accomplish three in a row. Even last week, it was just about the process, so if I can get the process down, the result is going to come. That’s kind of how I feel, even this week. Mentally, if my process is there, I’m excited. I even told my caddie today that we’re going to try to take the mental approach we do at the majors this week. I’m going to try something maybe a little bit different and see how it works out.”
Koepka said his current approach is different than when he was at Florida State University, where he was a three-time All-American before turning pro in the summer of 2012 and playing on the Challenge Tour in Europe, winning his first title in September in the Challenge de Catalunya in Spain.
“My process has been more a learning thing because I had to switch from college when I was a hot head,” Koepka said. “I couldn’t understand why to hit a ball 15 feet right of the flag with a 7-iron. Just bugged me. Now I learned to understand that even if I hit in the water or out of bounds, I’m not trying to do that. I’m human. I’m going to make some mistakes. I can get over that.
“I think it’s part of why I’m not afraid to take chances and go for pins, like 18 (on Sunday). It would have stunk to hit it in the water, but at the same time, I’m not trying to hit in the water off the tee. I felt like the process was good going through it, and that’s all I can really do. I committed to the line, see the line, that’s what it is. The yardage, not second-guessing anything.
“Everyone screws up, but once you get over that fact, just break it down a little bit simpler and make it one shot. It might be bad, but if you hit a great one behind it, it’s just as good. Guys let one shot affect them too much. We’re never trying to screw up. We all know that. Nobody is trying to.”
Koepka said TPC River Highlands is a “fun course” to play, especially a week after the mental and physical strain of a U.S. Open.
“If you get hot, you can shoot 9- or 10-under, no problem,” Koepka said. “If you’re just a little bit off, you seem to shoot even par, which can be quite frustrating. But that’s the sign of a really good golf course.”
BUBBA WATSON’S FAVORITE FANS SPEAK UP
As usual, Watson did plenty of entertaining during his press conference. He joked about saying he was never going to return to TPC River Highlands after shooting 74-74 and missing the cut in his tournament debut in 2006 and now being thankful that he had changed his mind. He also thanked Travelers for allowing him to have his first “Bubba’s Sweet Spot” pop-up store in the Fan Zone that is raising money for a charity of the sponsor’s choice.
“It’s one of those things where Travelers said, ‘Hey, what about doing this, putting up a candy shop?’ ” Watson said. “I said, ‘As long as it’s for charity I’m all for it.’ They took the colors and the scheme of my candy shop in Pensacola (Fla.). What an honor and privilege to have a little taste of Pensacola here. We love sugar obviously in Pensacola.
“It’s the first pop-up store I’ve ever been a part of. People have called about franchising my candy shop, but we’ve never let anybody do anything like that yet. We’re still learning the business ourselves. But what an honor and thrill and privilege to have a title sponsor like Travelers come to me and want me to be part of it and show a little love in the Fan Zone. I guess I’m a kid at heart, so it works out.”
With that in mind, the tournament’s choice for proceeds from the candy shop likely will be the tournament’s chief beneficiary, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford founded by the late Paul Newman in 1988. The camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually, all free of charge. For many children and families, the Hole in the Wall provides multiple camp experiences throughout the year. In 2018, the tournament raised a record $2 million thanks to Watson donating $200,000 of his $1,260,000 winnings to the final total, leading to a new “Bubba Watson Zone” at the camp.
Five youngsters and four parents involved with the camp attended Watson’s press conference, and Zaire Ramiz, 12, of New Britain and Noah Moquette, 13, of Farmington were among those asking questions.
“I am the first to complain on a golf course when I three-putt or hit the ball in the water or miss a cut,” Watson said. “But when you think about it, how truly blessed I am and my family is. Kids mean so much to me because of the adoption of both my kids. The way I grew up, the way my parents raised me, and then to go to the camp and see these kids, see these families sitting in the lunch room and them singing songs and dancing and singing to me and my wife, what a thrill of a lifetime to think about how blessed we are.
“It’s easy for me to give back because of how lucky am I? I get to play golf for a living and have a candy shop, too. Why not give back and try to help other people?”
Ramiz and Moquette then got into the discussion.
“What age did you start playing golf?” Ramiz asked.
“I was six years old,” Watson said. “My dad wanted me to a baseball player, and my mom said the only way he can go play golf is if he took his son. My mom was the boss, so I went and played golf. Somehow I loved it so just kept playing.”
Moquette wanted to know Bubba’s longest drive.
“Last week we had one measured at 455 yards on the second hole at Pebble Beach, but that was because it went down a cart path,” Watson said with a smile. “It was pretty fun to do that, even if it was off a cart path. But before that, it was 427 yards.”
Watson and his wife Angie and their two children planned to go to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp on Tuesday, but they opted for the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford because of the inclement weather.
“Had to go with an indoor activity yesterday,” Watson said. “I didn’t even hit any balls like some guys did.”
Angie played in the Celebrity Pro-Am for the first time and wanted to be paired with UConn associate women’s basketball coach Chris Dailey, who coached against Angie when she was at the University of Georgia before going into the WNBA. Dailey had to back out because she had to go on a recruiting trip, but Angie’s pro was Fairfield native J.J. Henry, the only Connecticut native to win the tournament (2006).
“Angie was really looking forward to talking basketball, but J.J. said he would try to loosen her up,” Watson joked. “She was worried about hitting people, but I said, ‘Don’t worry about that. I do it all the time. It’s totally fine.’ ”
Watson won’t need much warmup for TPC River Highlands, where he won his first of 12 PGA Tour titles in a playoff with Corey Pavin and Scott Verplank in 2010 and then beat Paul Casey in extra time in 2015. A year ago, Watson didn’t need a playoff thanks to a closing, 7-under-par 63 that was his season low and enabled him to rally from a six-stroke deficit to a three-stroke victory over Casey, two-time champion Stewart Cink, J.B. Holmes and Beau Hossler. He increased his tournament-record career earnings to $4,718,773 and moved within a victory of tying Hall of Famer Billy Casper for most tournament wins.
So it’s little wonder that Watson has enjoyed coming to Connecticut every year since 2008.
“The course is just a perfect blend of shots I can hit,” said Watson, a two-time Masters champion who missed the cut in the U.S. Open last week. “I like to cut the ball, so holes lend to a cut driver. For me, the sightlines, the way the rough is, the course distance, though there are about four holes that get in my head, are tough off the tee.
“But things have worked out good for me. It fits my eye the more I look at it and the more I see it. It’s a fun course that I love coming to, and I think more and more people see all that Travelers does for the players, their families and their caddies and want to come here just because they see the atmosphere.”
FORMER COWBOYS TO MAKE PRO DEBUTS
Former Oklahoma State standouts Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff, the No. 1 and 4 ranked amateurs in the world, will make their pro debuts this week. The other two top amateurs to receive sponsors’ exemptions are No. 2 Justin Suh and No. 3 Collin Morikawa, who recently turned pro.
“Giving some of the best young players in golf an opportunity to play in our event has helped us build a relationship with them as they wrap up their amateur careers and turn pro,” tournament chairman Nathan Grube said. “What Viktor, Justin, Collin and Matthew have been able to accomplish at the amateur level is impressive, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they can do as professionals.”
Hovland, 21, is the reigning U.S. Amateur champion who won the Ben Hogan Award, which recognizes the top men’s college golfer while also factoring in amateur competitions. A native of Oslo, Norway, Hovland just finished his junior season at Oklahoma State and made his final amateur start last week in the U.S. Open, making a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a closing 4-under 67 and a 72-hole total of 4-under 280 to tie for 12th, one shot out of an automatic bid for the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot GC in Mamaroneck, N.Y. He won the U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, and his 280 broke Jack Nicklaus’ record for the lowest score for an amateur at the U.S. Open set in 1960 at Cherry Hills CC in Englewood, Colo. He also was low amateur in the Masters when he tied for 32nd at 3-under 285, making him the first player since Matt Kuchar in 1998 to be low amateur in the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year. That feat came after he won three individual tournaments this season and helped the Cowboys win the NCAA team title in 2018.
That team also included the long-hitting Wolff, who won the NCAA individual title three weeks ago for his sixth victory of the season, setting a school record. He was named winner of the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award, received the Haskins Award as the most outstanding collegiate golfer in the United States and was a first-team All-American for both of his seasons at Oklahoma State. A 20-year-old from Agoura Hills, Calif., Wolff won four straight full-field college tournaments as a sophomore and finished the season with a 68.59 stroke average.
Suh helped lead the University of Southern California to the NCAA Championship this season, which ended with him being named a first-team All-American for the second straight year. He tied for fourth in the individual competition and had two victories as a senior. His stroke average of 69.39 was the second-best in school history behind only the 68.73 average he had in his junior year. Suh made his first pro start in the Memorial Tournament three weeks ago and missed the cut when he shot 2-over 146 for 36 holes.
Morikawa was a four-time All-American at the University of California, including a first-team selection in each of his final three seasons. He was named Pac-12 Player of the Year as a senior, when he won the individual conference tournament title, one of his two victories. He tied for sixth individually with an even-par total in the NCAA Championship, the only tournament in 12 stroke-play starts this season where he didn’t finish under par. Morikawa made his pro debut in the RBC Canadian Open and shot 8-under 272 to tie for 14th and earn $125,400 and then shot 1-over 285 to tie for 35th in the U.S. Open and win $57,853.
The tournament has long been known for giving sponsors’ exemptions to leading amateurs turning pro, including future No. 1 David Duval, two-time champion Stewart Cink, 2007 winner Hunter Mahan, Justin Leonard, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Webb Simpson, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Charles Howell III, Patrick Rodgers and Patrick Cantlay, who rallied to win the Memorial Tournament three weeks ago and shot a 10-under 60 as a 19-year-old in the 2011 Travelers Championship, the lowest 18-hole score by an amateur in PGA Tour history. Thomas, Mahan, DeChambeau and Cantlay are playing this week.
TRAVELERS BIRDIES AND BOGEYS
Spieth and amateur partners Jay Rowe, Steve Hauck and Jason Schiciano combined to shoot a 15-under 55 and win the Celebrity Pro-Am. Two teams finished a stroke behind: pro Chesson Hadley and amateurs Dave Johnson, Paul Stetzer and Jay Williams and pro Adam Hadwin and amateurs Jacob Lane, Patrick Martineau and Pete Marucci. … Michael Kim hit a shot 7 inches from the pin to win The Umbrella at 151/2 Challenge on Tuesday. Kim earned $10,000 for the charity of his choice on behalf of the Travelers, and he split the money between the Windy Hill Foundation and the Zach Johnson Foundation. Twenty-three of the 60 players who tried the 85-yard shot hit a 40-foot-long floating green in the shape of the Travelers red umbrella logo located in the pond between the 15th and 16th holes. Todd Gjesvold, the caddie for Russell Henley, won the caddie competition. … The featured pairings the first two rounds are Cantlay-Francesco Molinari-Justin Thomas (7:35 a.m. 10th tee-12:50 p.m. first tee), Koepka-Watson-Finau (7:45 a.m. 10th tee-1 p.m. first tee), Casey-DeChambeau-Jason Day (12:50 p.m. first tee-7:35 a.m. first tee), Mickelson-Leishman-Spieth (1 p.m. first tee-7:45 a.m. 10th tee), Henry-Robert Streb-Ryan Blaum (1:10 p.m. first tee-7:55 a.m. 10th tee), Tommy Fleetwood-Russell Knox-Cameron Smith (12:30 p.m. 10th tee-7:15 a.m. first tee), Kevin Streelman-Peter Oosthuizen-Bud Cauley (1:10 p.m. 10th tee-7:55 a.m. first tee) and Mahan-Scott Langley-Sam Saunders (1:10 p.m. 10th tee-7:55 a.m. first tee). … The tournament has a record purse ($7.2 million) and a record first prize ($1.296 million). … Television coverage will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday on Golf Channel; and 1-2:45 p.m. on Golf Channel and 3-6 p.m. on CBS on Saturday and Sunday. PGA Tour live online will be 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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Ribbons Hanging From A Tree
A ribbon is a narrow strip made from a thin material such as cloth or a synthetic fabric. Ribbons are commonly used to wrap objects such as gift boxes and for decoration, they are often colorful and silky in appearance to enhance their decorative effect. Another common use for ribbons is as a fashion accessory tied in a bow and worn in the hair or on clothing.
Pictures Of Ribbons
Purple Ribbons Wrapped Around A Face.
Red Ribbons Wrapped Around Gift Boxes
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Ribbons Shaped As Flowers And Leaves
A Ribbon Wand
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A Ribbon On A Wedding Dress
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A highly critical report has alleged a series of failings by national park chiefs in protecting the unique geological heritage in their care.
A plan intended to aid the spread of beavers across the whole of Scotland has been published, with more than a quarter of a million acres marked as potential habitat.
Conservationists have welcomed plans by the Scottish Government’s woodland agency to bring beavers to three new sites on its vast estate before the end of this year.
Conservationists have urged NatureScot to stick to the timetable it set for Scotland’s new policy on wild beavers, to save animals from being shot.
Why is a supermarket sponsoring vital climate talks? And just how green is it, asks Richard Baynes in this exclusive Ferret podcast.
A podcast revealing the row over the 'Hunterston hum' from oil ships — and the impact of other energy industries on this slice of the Clyde coast.
Fish farming provides jobs on Skye, but some locals are concerned about its environmental impacts.
Scotland’s planned annual deer cull target for 2020-21 has been reduced by around 10 per cent as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, government agency NatureScot has announced.
An isolated Scottish community turned down a £2.7 million scheme to bring badly needed new housing, opportunities and environmental improvements to the area.


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Leaked: our first look at LG's upcoming Android Wear watches
The big Android Wear 2.0 rollout has been a long time coming. Google first mentioned the 2.0 upgrade back at Google I/O 2016, letting us know that compatible devices would receive the big update “before the end of the year.” Although the launch date has since been postponed, it looks like we don’t have much longer to wait; a recent tweet from a reliable leaker claimed that Google would release Android Wear 2.0 on February 9, only a few weeks away.
After we heard that news, a separate report was published, claiming that Google would release two new LG-manufactured Android Wear devices alongside the upgrade to version 2.0. Those watches, dubbed LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, have now been shown off in a new, leaked image:
These new images come from TechnoBuffalo, citing unnamed sources. The chunkier watch on the left is the LG Watch Sport, while the more compact wearable on the right is the LG Watch Style. While TechnoBuffalo wasn’t able to obtain any more info about these two devices, we still have a pretty good idea as to what both watches will feature on the hardware front.
The Watch Sport is said to come with a 1.38-inch 480 x 480 OLED display, 768MB of RAM, a 430mAh battery and an IP68 rating. The Watch Sport is definitely the beefier model of the two, as it also comes with 3G and LTE connectivity, as well as GPS and NFC for mobile payments with Android Pay. The Watch Style, on the other hand, will come with a 1.2-inch 360 x 360 OLED display, 512MB of RAM, a 240mAh battery and an IP67 rating. The Watch Style will also have interchangeable straps.
Both devices will feature the Google Assistant, 4GB of on-board storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even a new digital crown button that serves as another way to navigate around the Android Wear interface.
As previously stated, we’ll get a better look at the LG Watch Sport and Watch Style when they’re officially announced on February 9. Have any thoughts on the renders? Let us know in the comments!


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One of Lehigh Valley's biggest assets isn't just one place or thing, but a collection of places and things...our local arts scene. Last night I had the pleasure of attending Arts Count, a rally in support of the arts hosted by the Lehigh Valley Arts Council at The Crayola FACTORY in Easton.
To say I was probably the least-creative person in the room would be an understatement. The room was packed with enthusiastic, like-minded people from all disciplines of the art world. Speakers included Mike Perry (CEO of Crayola), Chris Martin IV (CEO of Martin Guitar) and Linny Fowler, to name a few.
The rally's main focus was for the Lehigh Valley Arts Council to present grants from Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts to 25 very worthy recipients. The grants ranged from $325 awarded to the YMCA for their "Y Arts Week" program to the maximum amount of $1,113, which given to four different groups including Muhlenberg College Piano Series. All totaled, over $22,000 was dispersed last night, but the impact of this support is priceless!
I was really pleased to see many of the projects receiving grants are geared to sparking children's interest in the creative world, and keeping our seniors active and involved. Others support performing arts and festivals that are free for the public to enjoy - think Celtic Classic or Easton Garlic Festival - which makes Lehigh Valley a very cool place to live.
By the end of the night, I just wanted to grab a big checkbook and fully fund these 25 individuals and organizations, but alas ... I have yet to win the lottery! My small donation will have to do for now. Luckily, our local arts scene has Randall Forte leading the Lehigh Valley Arts Council and reminding everyone, including me, that "Arts Count" in Lehigh Valley. Count me in, Randall!
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Al Hilal Saudi Arabia’s victory in the 2021 AFC Champions League brought to mind the memory of Portugal winning the 2016 European Championship, after they qualified for the playoffs in a similar way before winning the title.
Al Hilal defeated South Korean Pohang 2-0 in the AFC Champions League to win the competition for the second time in its history after the 2019 edition.
Al-Hilal qualified for the playoffs in the current edition, after it was among the best seconds in the group stage, after Al-Ahly Jeddah and Al-Duhail Al-Qatari tied in the last matches of that round.
Al Hilal collected 10 points in the group stage and was close to exiting the first round. However, Al Ahly and Al Duhail tied and got 9 points, which contributed to Al Hilal qualifying as the third best second alongside the Iranian Traktor and the Emirati Al Wahda from the Al Gharb region.
In the second round, Al Hilal overcame Esteghlal Tehran 2-0 in the final price, and hit its traditional rival Persepolis in the quarter-finals with a white trio, before beating its neighbor Al Nasr in the semi-final 2-1, and finally beating Pohang in the final match.
Portugal won the 2016 European Championship after finishing in the best seconds, two goals ahead of Turkey and Albania, after drawing 3 times in the group stage.
In the second round, Portugal overtook Croatia in extra times, and in the quarter-finals, they overcame Poland on penalties, before eliminating Wales with two goals without a response in the semi-finals, and finally Eder scored a historic goal against France, the host country, to win the tournament.


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Alexander McQueen's DNA has been used to create skin tissue, which has been turned into leather accessories by a Central Saint Martin's alumni Tina Gorjac.
Alexander McQueen's DNA has been used to make leather accessories.
A Central Saint Martin's alumni, Tina Gorjac, who studied under the late fashion designer - who committed suicide in 2010 aged 40 - is set to create a new fashion line called Pure Human, which will be made out of the mogul's skin tissue produced from his DNA used in his designs.
According to Oyster Magazine Tina pulled the creative mastermind's locks of hair from the garments containing his tresses in the pockets from his first collection in 1992 called Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims.
The hair samples carrying the couturier's DNA have been scientifically modified with cell culture to successfully grow patches of flesh, which follows the same process as animal hide, and is then tanned, cut into panels and sewn together to create the final products including leather jackets, handbags and purses.
Tina's project was allegedly given the go ahead to use the body hair from Alexander's debut capsule by the owner of the clothing range, who has donated more hair to assist with her upcoming creations.
However, the budding designer has previously revealed her plans to make the unusual clothing range have not been prevented because there are no copy right laws inhibiting the use of human genetics.
Speaking previously about the forthcoming collection, she said: ''If a student like me was able to patent a material extracted from Alexander McQueen's biological information as there was no legislation to stop me ... we can only imagine what big corporations with bigger funding are going to be capable of doing in the future.''
And Tina has revealed the inspiration for the line was based on ''undiscovered domains'' and technology.
Speaking about the idea behind the designs, she explained: ''The growing appetite of the industry to indulge in the exotic is shifting its interest towards undiscovered domains and technologies that are redefining the value of luxury.''
His new album Underneath It All is out now.

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The human organ appendix performs a very important function in the human body. It cleanses the body of toxins and waste. The first signs of appendicitis occur when inflammation begins in the cavity where it is located.
Appendicitis is an acute condition that requires immediate medical attention. That is why everyone should know the first signs of this disease in order to protect themselves and loved ones from the grave consequences and possible complications.
The main signs of appendicitis
The first signs of appendicitis are manifested along with a sharp onset of pain in the area above the navel.
Also the main features include:
- The emergence of a sharp pain in the area where the left iliac bone.
- Sensation of tension in the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall.
- On palpation of the abdomen - the appearance of pain.
- Increase in body temperature to 380WITH.
- The appearance of nausea, pain, not so often, but the occurrence of vomiting and constipation. At the same time, frequent constipation and disturbances in the work of intestinal peristalsis and causes appendicitis.
Description of the first signs of appendicitis
- When appendicitis appears, the pain is permanent, rarely can be cramping, but gradually the pain begins to grow. The pain in appendicitis is not given anywhere, only if the appendix is located atypically, the pain can manifest itself in the genitals or lumbar region.
- Vomiting with appendicitis is not permanent, and may occur only once after the pain, in the early hours of the disease.
- Increased body temperature does not occur at all, but if there is a chill and the pulse rises, which becomes higher than 80 beats per minute, this already indicates a worsening of the disease and the need to immediately call an ambulance.
- In addition to the main symptoms, it can also cause suspicion of appendicitis bloating and the inability to take a position on the left side, because it causes increased pain. That is why a person tries to lie on his back.
- Dryness and language of the tongue appear already when the disease is neglected, so they do not belong to the first signs of appendicitis.
The first signs of appendicitis during a medical examination
At the stage of early diagnosis of appendicitis, it is important to identify the sequence of all symptoms. Doctors usually ask the patient to cough or push out the abdomen, and then draw in, which, if appendicitis causes an increase in pain. When tapping in the area of the right iliac region, the pain will also increase. Doctors begin to feel the stomach from the left area, approaching the place where it hurts the most. At the same time immediately felt the tension of the muscles located on the right side of the abdomen. If you gently put your fingers flat, shallowly and slowly push the abdominal front wall, and after 5 seconds quickly remove your hand, then acute appendicitis will cause a sharp pain.
There is a method that accurately determines the occurrence of appendicitis. For this purpose, the abdominal front wall is probed. When pressing in the groin on the right, the sensation of pain does not arise, but as soon as the hand drastically moves away from the place where the appendix is located, there is a sharp pain.
The first signs of appendicitis in children, pregnant women and the elderly
- In children, due to an unformed body, the first signs of appendicitis are somewhat different, but the pain occurs suddenly. Small children first become restless, cry, refuse food, and with acute appendicitis they scream. The first signs of appendicitis in children include pain in the right lower abdomen, temperature rises above 38, 50C, coated and dryish tongue, very rapid pulse. Children lie, trying not to change positions. For more information, see the article Symptoms of appendicitis in children.
- In older people, the first signs of acute appendicitis are different due to the peculiarities of age, the development of destructive changes and the low response of the body to the processes of vital activity. All the main first signs of appendicitis are manifested in people of this age, but they are much weaker, making it difficult to determine them. Most often in older people, signs of appendicitis are accompanied by a delayed stool.
- Quite rarely, but still, unfortunately, appendicitis occurs in pregnant women. In the first half of pregnancy, the signs of appendicitis are not so pronounced, but of them nausea, vomiting, constipation and abdominal pain occur most often, making it difficult to diagnose the occurrence of acute appendicitis. But pain during appendicitis during pregnancy occurs most often in the lower right abdomen.
Acute appendicitis is the most frequent and dangerous disease among the diseases of the abdominal cavity that require surgical intervention. Therefore, when the first signs that may indicate the risk of appendicitis, it is necessary to immediately seek help in the hospital.
It is categorically not recommended to engage in self-treatment at the risk of appendicitis, as this only complicates the determination of appendicitis, removing sharp pain. Delaying a visit to a doctor can lead to tragic consequences, so take care of yourself and your loved ones.

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The current avalanche danger is LOW for the west central Montana backcountry. Human triggered avalanches are still possible in isolated terrain. If we get more snow then predicted expect the avalanche danger to increase.
Good morning, this is Travis Craft with the West Central Montana Avalanche Center’s avalanche advisory for January 19, 2017. This danger rating does not apply to operating ski areas, expires at midnight tonight and is the sole responsibility of the U.S. Forest Service.
Weather and Snowpack
Mountain temperatures range from 24 F to 35 F in the region. Winds are 13 mph out of the SE in the Bitterroot. Point Six, in the northern part of the advisory area, winds are reading 16 mph with gusts of 24 mph out of the WSW. The forecast area received 0 to 1 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours. The new snow had SWE’s ranging from 0 to .2 inches of water.
Tim and I took the sleds to the central Bitterroot yesterday, near Elk Meadows. Logan was in the Rattlesnake. We observed active snow transport(video). The warm temperatures have helped to decrease the instabilities in the snowpack. We all saw small loose wet releases.
The primary concern is small wind slabs. These formed on leeward terrain and should be relatively shallow due to the limited amount of snow available for transport.
The second avalanche problem is persistent slabs. There are two layers (1.) 2 feet from the surface of near surface facets and (2.) the basal facets on the ground. We have not had propagation on the two layers of concern for the past week. Dig a pit and see if these layers are reactive. If the mountains receive more heavy wet snow than predicted, expect these layers to become more sensitive to triggers.
The last avalanche concern is loose wet releases. We all observed roller balls on slopes later in the day. These show us the snow surface is getting warm. If you see rollerballs or small point releases on the slope, move to a more shaded aspect, and avoid terrain traps.
Avalanche and Weather Outlook.
Snow accumulations are predicted to be low, less than an inch. Warm temperatures will continue through tonight, and then a cold air mass will move in. The avalanche danger will remain the same with these conditions. If we get a large new load of snow on the layers, expect the avalanche danger to increase.
We have been getting a lot of public observations, thank you. If you are out in the backcountry, please send us what you saw, these are very helpful in producing the advisory.
Logan will issue the next advisory on Saturday, January 21, 2017.
Ski and ride safe.


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Triumph over fear : a book of help and hope for people with anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias / Jerilyn Ross.
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Reader says Obamacare must be defeated; direct violation of religious freedom
Ruth Wochnick, St Joseph
Obamacare MUST be defeated. It’s a direct violation of our religious freedom.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a mandate under the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare”) that requires all employer health plans to provide free contraceptives, sterilizations and abortion-inducing drugs, regardless of any moral or religious objections.
The ministries of institutions like Catholic schools, hospitals and charities — educating the young, caring for the sick, feeding the hungry — are not considered sufficiently religious to qualify for the Mandate’s narrow “religious exemption.”
Not only will such institutions be forced to provide services that directly contradict the teachings of their faith, but — more alarmingly — the federal government is claiming the right to decide for religious institutions what constitutes their ministry.
More importantly, as described above, the American ideal of religious liberty is at stake. This isn’t really about contraception — it’s about the First Amendment.
Reader lauds editorial on Affordable Care Act; says it’s about time
William L. Cofell, St. Joseph
Thank you for the editorial in the Friday, July 26 issue of the St. Joseph Newsleader. The medical care act is critical in providing care to all on a somewhat equal basis. It seems to me it affords an excellent way of avoiding problems that impact the lives of too many people. It brings between 40-50 million people some protection against serious illness. It’s about time that provision for illness, serious or not, be part of a rational and national system. You did a fine job expressing a view regarding this issue.

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text: The core objective of present article is to identify the restraining factors affects the stand-up phase of food processing entrepreneurship and on the basis of outcomes reflected an integrated strategic model developed to strengthen the stimulation in entrepreneurship. For this purpose, 160 entrepreneurs engaged in Micro, small and medium units were selected from four industrially sound districts of Haryana. As being prominent agrarian state in India, food processing entrepreneurship was considerd the most favourable venture to stand-up. Data was collected personally through interview schedule. Analysis was done to understand the severity of percieved factors based on weighted mean score obtained and ranked them accordingly. Unhealthy economic situation in rural areas; heavy government taxes and poor implementation of schemes; ambiguity in selection of product were identified as highly serious factors whereas technically unsound, low awareness political unwill and untrained youth were few serious factors responsible for restraining entery to food processing entrepreneurship. The seriousness of the factors was based on computed Z score. On the basis of estimated outcomes, expert opinion and reviewed literature, a strategic model has framed to ensure the integrated efforts of all stakeholders associated with the development of entrepreneurship in the state.

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From the Archive: Making a Basic Block Pattern for a New Last April 04 2014
A "shoe last" is the mold that the shoe forms around. Rather than representing a foot, a last defines the space for the foot and gives shape to the exterior of the shoe.
I was working with a last maker, Kevork Kalaidjian, here in Sunland to create a pair of new last just for my company. There was a lot of hand-waving, not because of any language barrier but because of the nature of the task: "a little bit more here", "the toe needs to turn up more" "will all the dimensions still be in size 6 range?". The sander was loud. So we had to yell and use gestures. Kevork is amazing on his 2" belt sander. He can shape a complex form by hand faster than any architectural student can model the same form in Rhino.
Any last that has not been used in production needs to be tested to ensure the fit (the fit for most people of course) before it can be duplicated in various sizes for production. In order to test this new last, I had to make a shoe from it so that I can try it on and get a feel for further modifications. This post describes the basic steps for transferring the three dimensional form of a shoe last on to the paper for pattern making. Starting with the photo above, the first step is to cover the last with 1" masking tape. Every shoe maker has their own method of covering the last. This method of overlapping the tape above was passed down to me by my first shoe making mentor, Mauricio Osorio. The sequence and orientation of the overlapped pattern affect the way the tape will be peeled off as one sheet. I found this method not only allow me to cover the last faster but also inspires me more. Taping is when I often feel there is endless possibilities for the design.
The second step is to cut off the unwanted coverage of tape.
The third step is to divide the surface into two halves along the center line of the last. The center line is easy to visualize at the heel but requires some attention at the front of the last due to the asymmetry.
The fourth step is to peel the tape off. Care is to be taken to minimize stretching of the tape.
Step 5, flatten the three dimensional "tape shell" on to a piece of paper. Shoe makers are quite specific about how the tape is flattened and where wrinkles are allowed as this affects the geometry of the pattern.
Now the pattern is ready to be drawn - mostly according to the tape but there is also "truing" which rationalizes the lines to make them smoother and more suitable for two dimensional material. Just like draping and truing in the pattern making for garment, some boundary adjustments based on experience is made here. In the case of garment, that adjustment might be adding wearing ease; in the case of shoe, it might be subtracting material around the heel to make lasting easier.
From this point, a paper "jacket" is made to test its fitting to the mold/last. In general, I have to adjust the pattern from the first jacket and make a second jacket to get a pattern that I am happy with the fit.
Once the paper pattern is done, a simple shoe can be made of leather for trying on.


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A few days after opening up her Instagram to the pubic, Solange dropped a visual for another song from her EP True. “Lovers in the Park” features a cameo from fellow Houston native Bun B and Solange‘s usual cooky dancing. Check it below.
Cute video. And the fashion is on point, though you expect nothing less from Solange. If you haven’t gotten in tune with True yet, listen HERE.


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CHICAGO, April 17 (UPI) -- Carlos Boozer led the way with 19 points Wednesday and Chicago warmed up for the playoffs by fighting off Washington 95-92.
Chicago earned the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference and will open the playoffs by playing on the road against Brooklyn.
Boozer also had 15 rebounds while Hinrich and Nazr Mohammed both had 18 for the Bulls.
Washington wound up its season at 29-53, producing its largest victory total in five seasons. The Wizards, however, lost their last six games.
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text: View of Great Heads Beck in Roundhay Park. To the right of centre is what was originally an old drinking fountain known as Dog's Mouth Spring. In the early years of the 19th Century, under the ownership of Thomas Nicholson, there were many alterations made to the natural landscape of the park. This included the canalisation of Great Heads Beck, a natural stream and the creation of picturesque bridges, stepping stones, mini rapids, pools and drinking spots such as this one. The spring gets its name from the original carving on the soft sandstone which has now virtually disappeared. The carved dog's head can, however, be clearly seen on an old black and white image on the Leodis website, ID: 2004311_57996768. The copper drinking cup suspended from a chain and the stone vessel into which the water flowed have also gone. The Friends of Roundhay Park have restored the stone to allow the spring to emerge from the dog's mouth once again. The stones used to construct the formal edges of the stream are now to be found in the stream-bed as Great Heads Beck has followed its natural course again. Image courtesy of Graham Schofield.

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China opposes a US move to extend the UN arms embargo against Iran, state-run media reported on Wednesday.
In a statement to the UN Security Council, Zhang Jun, China’s permanent UN representative, urged Washington “to stop its illegal unilateral sanctions” on Iran, Xinhua News Agency reported.
“The root cause of the current crisis is the US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018 and the reimposition of unilateral sanctions against Iran,” he said.
He said Washington has decided to end the sanctions waiver for nuclear projects and was pushing for the extension of the UN arms embargo on Iran, which expires in October.
“This has again undermined the joint efforts to preserve the JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action],” Zhang said.
He stressed that the agreement was endorsed by the UN Security Council and “is legally binding”.
“We urge the US to stop its illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, and return to the right track of observing the JCPOA and Resolution 2231 [of the UNSC],” he said.
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— Known today more for its wide range of both traditional and contemporary music boxes, the Sainte-Croix based Reuge has its origins in the manufacture of pocket replica Breitling watches UK.
Charles Reuge was born in 1839 in Buttes, a small village in a valley that borders on Sainte-Croix, where the company’s factory is still based today. He became the first watchmaker to integrate within a pocket fake Breitling UK watch a miniaturized version of the cylinder and comb arrangement from a music box in an early example of the fusion of two different technologies from two different worlds.
Charles Reuge pocket watches are still manufactured by the company today. True to the motto of sticking to what you’re good at, Reuge uses external movements… from Russia! The 2612.1 R manually-wound calibre used in the pocket watches was manufactured by Poljot and offers a 40-hour power reserve, as well as a vibrating alarm. Reuge’s in-house expertise comes in the form of the smallest musical movement in the world, which is entirely manufactured and assembled by hand in Sainte-Croix. Consisting of a cylinder with 50 pins and a comb of 17 notes, the movement can play a 10-second melody.
The pocket replica watches UK all have a yellow-gold plated case that is 55mm in diameter and come in a choice of dials with different animated scenes, all with an off-centre sub-dial at 12 o’clock showing the time. The “fountain” scene is available in a daytime or nighttime version, the former with the background scenery painted in on the dial, the latter with a blue background. Each of these is in turn available in its standard configuration with a hunter case back, underneath which the movement cover can be engraved, or with a hidden erotic scene, which, like the scene on the front, is animated. Ten-second musical extracts from The Magic Flute or A Little Night Music (both by Mozart) are automatically activated to accompany the animated scenes. Other melodies are available on request, but at an additional cost.
To celebrate Reuge’s 150th anniversary, the brand has added a new model to the collection this year. The Polo Automaton and Music Watch is a tribute to the sport of kings and features an animation with two players on horseback in the middle of a game, with a female spectator waiting for her lover to finish the game. On the back, Reuge describes the scene, euphemistically, as the player and the lady “sharing a tender moment”. For this model, the choices of melody are Mozart’s The Magic Flute or Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
The new Polo pocket watch offers a more contemporary scene in contrast to the traditional painting on the existing models. But regardless of the nature of these erotic scenes, the buyers of such Breitling fake watches are always likely to be the same. As Kurt Kupper, CEO of Reuge, explains, “we have noticed that the origin of our customers (but not necessarily the places where they buy the watches) are Asia, the Middle East and Russia, as is often the case for extraordinary timepieces.”


To some, the simple knowledge that a film is now in theaters called "Kick-Ass" and featuring characters named "Big Daddy" and "Hit-Girl" is more than enough to get their butts into a theater seat. Others, however, may require additional information.
As always, we at MTV News are here to serve. That's why we've prepared one of our cheat sheets for the eagerly anticipated superhero flick starring Nicolas Cage, Christopher "McLovin" Mintz-Plasse, Chloe Moretz and a whole lot of ill-fated henchmen. Read on for all the spoiler-free details you need to know before seeing the movie — because, as another hero might say, with great knowledge comes great enjoyability.
13 Going on 30
Although Aaron Johnson, Clark Duke and Lyndsy Fonseca all shine in the flick, the breakout star has to be Hit-Girl, a.k.a. Chloe Moretz, who we targeted earlier this year as one of our 10 to watch in 2010. Thirteen-year-old Moretz helps saves the day with her Big Daddy, played by Nicolas Cage. After watching the trailer, it's pretty obvious she's got some kick-ass moves herself. When MTV News caught up with Chloe on the red carpet at the premiere, the fast-rising star was excited to talk about the next film that could keep her momentum going: a remake of "Let the Right One In."
Don't Forget the Men
"Big Daddy" Cage, who once owned a $1.68 million comic book collection, revealed to us recently that he took on his kick-ass "Kick-Ass" role to pay homage to a certain legendary star: TV's Batman, Adam West. And, of course, we can't forget about the hero from the flick whose plan makes it all possible, Aaron Johnson. His homemade, green-suited character is a favorite from the movie, mostly because of his down-to-earth, underdog aspirations. His character is a good guy — who just happens to be really, really bad at fighting crime.
Super Heroes Behind the Scenes
With "Kick-Ass" now in theaters, the world can see what director Matthew Vaughn is capable of, and also what "Thor" and the "X-Men" franchises missed out on. Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. are the men responsible for the comic-turned-movie, and the translation has remained remarkably faithful. Millar himself sat in as guest editor for us during our recent "Kick-Ass Week" festivities and compiled his list of comic reads to feed your "Kick Ass" obsession.
Premiere Kicks Ass in L.A.
Hollywood's Cinerama Dome hosted its own night to kick off the anticipated film with all the stars from the movie this past week. The celebs were excited to talk about the action flick — and offer a retort to those who have criticized its violent nature.
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'Kick-Ass' Stars Reveal Their Favorite Ass-Kickers
Moretz and Mintz-Plasse recently stepped up to the plate and revealed to MTV News who their favorite ass-kickers were. Give it a read, then give the movie a watch — and you just might be choosing them for that title yourself after the weekend.
Are you excited to see "Kick-Ass"? Have you read the comics? Let us know in the comments below!
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George Osbourne’s latest budget was released yesterday and was full of swings and roundabouts, but what does it means for the business owner?
There are many positive moves for business, although it is set in the context of further downgrades in economic outlook; an indication that the tough time aren’t quite over yet. Some key impacts for business will be:
National Insurance Contributions Exemptions – This is a great initiative and can save employers up to £2,000 a year from April 2014. Combined with the earlier than anticipated rise in personal allowance to £10,000 also from 2014 this helps keep employment affordable for small businesses.
Fuel Duty Freezes – For businesses with significant transportation costs this will be a relief, as there are no planned increases in fuel duty. Additionally the tax breaks for Shale Gas Companies further indicate the Governments desire to keep energy affordable.
Tax Fee Employer loans – Previously up to £5,000 could be provided as an interest free loan by an employer tax free, this has been increased to £10,000 from April 2014. For the small business owner this provides a bit more flexibility as to the timing of dividend declarations and a possible tax reduction if these had previously been interest bearing or taxed as a benefit.
Main Rate of Corporation Tax – The main rate of Corporation tax will be reduced to 20% earlier than previously announced, by 2015; it will be 21% from 2014. Many businesses will be uneffected as they already pay at the small companies rate of 20% but the harmonisation of the rates may have some other impacts. Large companies currently pay their Corporation Tax quarterly whereas small businesses pay it 9 months in arrears, it is possible that there may also be moves to harmonise the payment systems also, although no announcements have been made regarding this.
What action should you take?
As many of the impacts don’t come in until April 2014, there should be no requirements to adjust your business budgets for this year; however, you should start thinking now about the impact on next year’s budget. If your business pays tax at the 20% rate it previously it had an advantage over it’s bigger competitors, that is now being removed and that could result in margin squeeze. Also with an election on the horizon just 2 years away and the economy still in bad shape, it is likely that the initiatives announced such as the NI exemption will be very temporary in nature. Therefore we would encourage businesses to think carefully before taking on extra staff and have a stress tested budget of their own, along with a plan going out 3-5 years, to ensure the plan is resilient enough to handle further margin reductions or downturns in demand. If you would like help in doing this then please contact us and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements with you. Then, once your plan is in place (but not before Sunday), go down the pub for a beer, as from then it will be cheaper. Cheers!
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US Securities and Exchange Commission Takes Closer Look at Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Raising Concerns About Possible Stifling of innovation f competition in a rapidly developing industry.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is increasing its focus on cryptocurrency sector, with President Gary Gensler clear That DeFi will not be exempt. Supreme Education Council announced It would recheck plans to modify the profile of An exchange, which can include DeFi protocols such as decentralized exchanges.
in rule proposed at the beginning in the previous yearThe Securities and Exchange Commission seeks to include language targeting digital asset specialization.
Gensler emphasized that many cryptocurrencies trading platforms already fall under the current definition of exchange thus required to comply with Securities laws. He assured that investors in crypto markets should Get the same protection as these in traditional markets.
However, not all organizers welcomed the idea. SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce criticized the proposal overly broad, claiming that it will hinder innovation and competition in the financial Markets while protecting existing companies. she also He argued that the plan’s vagueness could undermine basic First Amendment protections.
DeFi aims to simplify financial Transactions such as loans and interest earnings by making it faster, more Accessible, automated through decentralization apps. these apps Enable trading and borrow of encryption assets Without third party intermediaries or need to reveal the personality information.
While DeFi has gained praise for Decentralization that it provides to users also has been criticized for its lack of protection, with Experimental platforms that are vulnerable to hacking.
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as Uniswap and Curve Finance are among the most popular decentralized exchanges. apps. These platforms allow users trade Cryptocurrency anonymously information.
Some users have expressed doubts about the SEC ability to enforce its regulations outside The United States, asserting that the agency could not force compliance.
Critics in the crypto industry, like Jason Allegrante, compliance officer at Fireblocks, have also Expressed concerns that apply traditional Exchange systems to decentralized protocols may stifle innovation in United States and drive business abroad.
the use of VPNs allow users to bypass location- Constraints based and access encryption apps Even if they are banned in their country. Some DEXs have it already They have taken measures to prevent US-based users from accessing their platforms.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has targeted prominent US cryptocurrency brands including Coinbase and Kraken, stepping up its crackdown after sudden bankruptcies. of digital asset Giant FTX in November.
And Gensler has consistently maintained that digital assets They fall under the definition of securities, and regulators scrutinize the DeFi sector for sometimes. Last year, the Treasury Department sanctioned the “currency mixer” app Tornado Cash, which North Korean hackers allegedly used to launder money.
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MollyG, YEP, I played my 2-1-5....... Straight!
Gracie Girl, Congratulations on your win! Glad that I could help you win some money.
Pick 3 Fairy, Yep, I played my 2-1-5......but I played Straight.
That's OK though. This is only the second time this has happened to me since a November. If it happened more often then I would definitely box them more.
I was really going to drop my 215 from my list til I saw Greeneyes post and I said what the heck, I'll play it. I should have said what the heck I'll play it and box'em too.
OK, I got Night's Numbers to do now.
Greeneyes, I'm watching you too now!
We shall see!

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People spend so much time planning their weddings and not nearly as much time preparing for life after the nuptials. So when the time comes to build a life with their spouses, things don’t go as smoothly as planned. And unions meant to be sources of ultimate happiness become dreary, or worse – nightmarish.
But even with the best plans, things may still go wrong. Whether we wed our childhood sweethearts or Ukrainian brides we met online, we may still face marital crises. That is due to the unpredictability of life and circumstances married couples often face. This article contains a rundown of six secrets to give couples an edge in the pursuit of the elusive marital happiness they seek:
Embrace Your Diversity
No marriage is without conflicts. The fact that you will spend the rest of your life together with someone who was once a stranger is enough to validate occasional arguments. No man can find brides without having contrasting opinions about some topics during courtship.
To invite happiness into your home, use your differences to your advantage. See yourself as an independent individual and your spouse as an extension of yourself. Understand that your partner is in your life to compliment you but not complete you. When you learn to appreciate your differences, there will be fewer conflicts in your marriage.
Don’t Compare Your Marriage With Others
After being married for a while, you may start comparing your marriage to that of friends, family or strangers. This temptation is familiar to couples that have been together for many years. Often, one or both partners may start to feel like their marriage could be better. They may notice how their newly-wedded neighbors always seem to get along and want that for themselves.
As noble as it is to desire a better marriage, using other marriages as standards for comparison is destructive. Remember that people only show the best sides of their lives to the public. At best, comparisons will put you in a perpetual mental pursuit, chasing smokes and shadows. At worst, it can breed jealousy, the desire for someone else’s spouse and contempt for yours. Instead of wanting your spouse to be like someone else, teach them how to love you.
Encourage Open Communication
The worst fights in marriages are the ones that stem from pent-up resentment and anger. When one partner sits in silence as conflicts fester, they build resentments in their minds. Over time, they can become frustrated and lash destructively, leaving their partner confused. If left to continue, this habit can bring down entire marriages.
Communication is the bedrock of romantic relationships, so in marriage listen to your spouse and share ideas with them. When you find a wife online, you may need to put in extra work to communicate with her if you don’t speak the same language. In such cases, encourage your mail order bride to share her feelings often. Understanding your spouse’s verbal and non-verbal communication can determine how long you will stay happily married.
Feed the Romance
One aspect of marriages that dies off quicker than people expect is romance. Many couples complain that their kids’ arrival forced their romantic lives to take a back seat. While it isn’t easy to juggle catering for children with rehashing the romance of your youth, it’s possible.
You can start feeding the romance in your marriage by doing the little things. Try relieving passionate moments with your spouse, having a flower sent to them or sexting. These actions will keep the embers of romance lit until you gradually rekindle the flame. Finally, normalize taking the children to their grandparents so you can have some alone time together.
Remind Yourself That Your Partner is Attractive
When you’ve had to wake up to the same face for years or decades, things can get a little, uhm, monotonous. According to a study, one of the primary reasons people cheat on their partners is the need for variety which was lacking in their relationship. But the truth is that you can consciously decide that your spouse is attractive.
Deciding to believe that your partner is hot is a practice that experts recommend to couples who are beginning to lose the sexual attraction they had for them. Focus on the parts of your partner that you like the most. If their smile endeared you to them at the start of the relationship, try to get them to smile more often so you can fall in love with them all over again.
Remember to Have Fun
Even for couples that met on a wife for sale platforms, marriage isn’t a cage. Unless you were forced into marrying your spouse, you should expect to have a good laugh with them regularly. To truly be happy, you will have to create fun-loving times and activities to engage in with your spouse. Life is fleeting, and happiness is in the journey and destination. So, prank your spouse now and again, make them laugh, act like a little kid and make your home fun.
To Wrap Up
As often as divorce cases spring up, many more marriages stand the test of time. Couples find new ways to rekindle their love and make the best out of their most important decision. If you are looking for happiness in your marriage, these six secrets will get you off to a solid start.

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The Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) on Thursday rejected Department of Petroleum Resources’ (DPR) proposal of N355 million for foreign trips in the 2018 fiscal year.
The committee rejected the proposal when the officials of DPR appeared before it to defend the department’s 2018 budget.
The chairman of the committee, Tayo Alasoadura, vowed that the committee would reduce the estimates when sending it to plenary for approval.
He said, “your proposed figure for foreign trips in the 2018 fiscal year is too high and must be drastically reduced before it is presented to the senate for approval.
“Even the N60.2 million proposed for local trips in terms of monitoring is also on the high side and may also be reviewed downward.”
Also, the committee chairman observed that the renovation of DPR Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos, already rolled over to 2018 was becoming a reoccurring decimal in the agency’s yearly budgetary proposals.
“You must finish this project latest June, next year as you have just pledged,’’ he said.
Mr. Alasoadura further tasked the agency to fast-track execution of the project on upgrading of National Production Monitoring System to save Nigerians who were being cheated by petroleum marketers on daily basis.
The DPR Director, Mordecai Baba, had in his defence of the 2018 budget of the agency, stated that N60 million had been proposed for local travels while foreign trips would gulp N355 million as part of overhead cost.
He also stated that N50 million had been earmarked for advertisement, N19 million for courier services, N102 million for consulting services and N2.5 million for recruitment.
Mr. Baba explained that proposal for promotion was put at N14.6 million, fuelling and lubricant for generators would amount to N182 million and utilities would cost N92.8 million.


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If you suffer from severe or frequent acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be inspired to modify your diet. The traditional American fare doesn't include a lot of low acid breakfast foods. However, everyone's tolerance of foods is different.
Read more: The 10 Worst Foods for Acid Reflux
Be Aware of Beverages
If you like coffee or tea in the morning, you may be fortunate enough to tolerate these as part of a GERD breakfast. However, these beverages may potentially worsen symptoms.
According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, coffee can relax the band of muscles called the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, that serves as a barrier valve between the esophagus and the stomach.
When the LES relaxes, acidic digestive juices leak into the esophagus, causing inflammation and irritation. Other potential triggers to acid reflux symptoms include caffeinated beverages and drinks containing alcohol.
Milk is usually well tolerated, although low-fat or nonfat milk may be better options than whole milk. Alkaline foods — including plant-based milks such as almond and soy —may also reduce stomach acidity, although more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of this approach.
Limit Fruits and Juices
Fruits and juices are common breakfast choices and, if tolerated, healthy additions to the morning meal. However, certain fruits and juices are considered acidic— such as citrus fruits, pineapple and tomato juice.
Consuming these in your breakfast for acid reflux might trigger symptoms by irritating an already inflamed esophagus.
The acid in these foods can also activate pepsin, the enzyme found in gastric fluids, which is responsible for protein breakdown. Any pepsin activated in the esophagus could damage its lining, according to the Triological Society.
Therefore, it's a good idea to avoid fruits or juices that aggravate your symptoms. Apples, bananas, avocados, watermelon, cantaloupe and pears are examples of lower acid fruits that may work better.
Watch Your Grains
Breads and cereals are staples in most breakfast meals. As a rule, these foods are well tolerated and do not aggravate acid reflux symptoms.
However, high fat choices such as croissants, doughnuts, sweet rolls and muffins may slow stomach emptying — and the contents of a full stomach are more likely to reflux into the esophagus, according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders.
High fiber breakfast choices, such as whole grain bread, whole wheat English muffins, bran cereal or oatmeal are better options — they are naturally low in fat, and the fiber helps move food more quickly though the digestive system.
If you increase your fiber intake quickly, you can temporarily suffer more gas and bloating, so it's best to gradually incorporate more fiber into your diet.
GERD Breakfast Proteins
Protein foods such as eggs, cottage cheese, peanut butter and breakfast meats are common breakfast choices. High fat meat products such as bacon or sausage may slow down stomach emptying, and this can worsen acid reflux by relaxing the LES and increasing acid production in the stomach.
Eggs are generally well tolerated, but are best prepared boiled, poached or cooked in a nonstick pan with little or no oil. Leaner meat options include Canadian bacon, ham, and turkey or chicken sausage.
Also consider plant-based alternatives such as peanut or almond butter, scrambled soft tofu, soy bacon strips and soy sausage links.
Read more: Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits for Acid Reflux
Follow These Precautions
Acid reflux and GERD are managed by a combination of medication therapy and lifestlye changes. While no foods are universally restricted for acid reflux sufferers, certain diet strategies may help ease symptoms.
Losing excess weight is an effective way to control and even prevent acid reflux symptoms, according to a March 2013 article published by the American Journal of Gastroenterology — a leaner, healthier breakfast is a good place to start. If any foods or beverages make your acid reflux worse, consider limiting or avoiding them. You can also minimize your symptoms by not lying down two to three hours after eating.
Is This an Emergency?
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: "Diet and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)"
- Triological Society: "Otolaryngologists Research the Role of Pepsin in Reflux, Lung Disease"
- International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders: "Diet Changes for GERD"
- American Journal of Gastroenterology: "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease"
- Soy Foods Association Fact Sheet


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David and Victoria Beckham are said to be furious with Ralph Lauren after the fashion house used pictures of their sons for publicity without asking them, reports Digital Spy.
A recent Ralph Lauren press release revealed that Brooklyn, 8, and Romeo, 4, had worn Ralph Lauren blazers to the christening of Geri Halliwell's daughter Bluebell Madonna. The press release was accompanied by paparazzi photographs of the children.
A source told The Mirror, "Victoria and David are fiercely protective of their sons and went apoplectic when they discovered what Ralph Lauren had done."
"They couldn't believe that Ralph Lauren seemed to be going out of its way to encourage people to use pictures of their children"
Ralph Lauren have since apologised to the Beckham family and issued a statement urging newspapers not to use the photographs.


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Last month Erdogan urged Turks in Germany not to vote for any mainstream party, as they were “enemies of Turkey”. Turkey believes that Germany, home to three million ethnic Turks, is sheltering suspected coup plotters.
Relations between Germany and Turkey have cooled dramatically since last year’s attempted overthrow of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Germany’s mild criticism of an ensuing crackdown which saw more than 50 000 civil servants arrested.
Berlin has refused to extradite asylum seekers Ankara accuses of involvement in the failed coup. Meanwhile German or Turkish-German citizens, detained by Turkish authorities on political charges, have not been released.
The Turkish government asked its citizens to “stay away from political debates, political party gatherings ahead of the general election” on 24 September, and the Turkish foreign ministry urged Turks living in Germany “to be cautious, taking into account the situation in Germany where they could risk xenophobic or racist treatment”.
Ankara claimed there was “discrimination” against Turks “on the basis of their political views”, which has led to “verbal attacks against some of our citizens”.
Turks are neither strangers to anti-European notions, nor to influencing politics. In Germany, Turks have promoted their interests vigorously, also with the help of chancellor Merkel’s open door policy. All mainstream German parties are courting Muslim votes, except the AfD.
Parties courting Muslim votes, called for “religious freedom” and “ending racism”. Martin Schulz, SPD candidate, said only Muslims contributed towards “peaceful dialogue” in his country.
Çigdem Akkaya, deputy director of the Essen Center for Turkic Studies, told the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung of 27 March 2002 however: “People will finally say goodbye to the illusion that Germany belongs to the Germans.”
Cem Özdemir, Bundestag deputy Bündnis90/The Greens, told the Green Party conference in Bonn-Bad Godesberg in 1998 already: “The German offspring are now called Mustafa, Giovanni and Ali!” In an interview Susanne Zeller-Hirzel he said: “We want Germany to become Islamic.”
The widely acclaimed German politician said in an interview with Hürriyet in 1998 in Turkish: “What our forefathers did not make at the gates of Vienna, we will create with our minds!”
Ibrahim El-Zayat, President of the Islamic Community in Germany, in the Jugendzeitschrift der Muslimische Jugend (MJ) TNT, No. 1/9, 1996, p.2, said: “I do not believe that it is impossible for the Federal Chancellor to be a Muslim born and raised in Germany in the year 2020, that we have a Muslim judge or a Muslim judge in the Federal Constitutional Court, and that a Muslim representative is sitting on the Radio Council constitutionally guaranteed rights of Muslim citizens. […] This country is our country, and it is our duty to change it positively. With the help of Allah, we will make it our paradise on earth to make it available to the Islamic Ummah and humanity altogether. Allah does not change the position of a people until the people change their position.”
Vural Öger, SPD Member of the European Parliament and entrepreneur of Öger Tours, noted that: “What Sultan Süleyman began with the siege of Vienna in 1529 will be realized by the inhabitants, with our strong men and healthy women.”
In 2011, the Pew Global Attitudes and Trends survey found that only 6 percent of Turks had a favorable opinion of Christians, but mainstream German parties ignore such details.
Banners “celebrating” the Armenian genocide were spotted in several cities throughout Turkey in February 2015. “We celebrate the 100th anniversary of our country being cleansed of [Christian] Armenians. We are proud of our glorious ancestors.”
A 2004 an official dispatch from US Consulate in Istanbul, leaked by WikiLeaks, noted that a campaign against a Turkish Armenian journalist (who was eventually murdered in 2007) “exposed an ugly streak of racism in Turkish society”.


MATRIXX Software Selected by SMART Communications, Attracts Strategic Funding From PLDT
MATRIXX Software today announced that SMART Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), has selected MATRIXX Software’s real-time Digital Commerce platform for its mobile business. Subsequently, PLDT has invested in MATRIXX through its investment arm, PLDT Capital.
SMART Communications, the country’s largest mobile network, is deploying the MATRIXX platform to deliver an array of lifestyle services and content that can be individually purchased and customized. SMART’s customers will have the freedom to manage their mobile account usage and spend, tailor services and choose ‘sachet-size’ packages based on their preferences and budgets.
MATRIXX provides a real-time Digital Commerce platform for creating and monetizing content and services. SMART Communications chose MATRIXX because they needed a real-time, customer-centric platform that could jump-start entry into the digital market without a lengthy IT project. MATRIXX installed and integrated the solution within weeks, allowing rapid time-to-market for future service propositions that will capture wallet-share and customer loyalty in a dynamic, fast-paced market.
Winston Damarillo, PLDT Chief Strategy Advisor and PLDT Capital Co-Managing Director said, “Evolution of the telco into a Digital Service Provider requires viewing the customer through a different lens, in order to identify new ways of serving them. We’re transforming the customer experience, and we chose MATRIXX Software because its technology and performance is unmatched, and they are able to help drive the PLDT Group’s digital vision more rapidly than anyone else.”
Dave Labuda, Founder, CEO and CTO, MATRIXX Software, said, “The PLDT Group continues our model of prestigious companies that are investors as well as customers. They are genuinely changing the game in Asia when it comes to digital service innovation, and we’re excited to help deliver outstanding experiences to customers of its wireless service provider, SMART Communications.”
The PLDT group has nearly 70 million wireless subscribers and SMART recently won Best Mobile Operator of the year at the World Communications Awards for the second year running.
To learn more about MATRIXX Software, please visit www.matrixx.com.
About MATRIXX Software
MATRIXX Software is Powering the FutureTM for market-leading Digital Service Providers (DSPs) worldwide.
MATRIXX Software has developed a unique real-time Digital Commerce platform, an alternative to traditional business support systems (BSS), which enables telecom service providers to profit and innovate as they transition to Digital.
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PLDT is the leading telecommunications service provider in the Philippines. Through its principal business groups – fixed line, wireless and others – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed line and cellular networks.
PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies. For more information, visit pldt.com.
About SMART Communications
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 67 million subscribers to date. Smart has built a reputation for innovation, having introduced world-first wireless offerings such as Smart Money, Smart Load and Smart Padala. Smart offers 3G, HSPA+, and LTE services, while its satellite service Smart Link provides communications to the global maritime industry. Smart Broadband, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, offers a wireless broadband service, Smart Broadband, with 2.9 million subscribers.
Smart is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippines' leading telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. For more information, visit http://www.smart.com.ph.
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New US Patent for Solidia Technologies’ CO2-cured Concrete Advances Performance and Sustainability of Building Materials19.1.2018 18:07 | Pressemelding
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Garnet is an artwork by Yury Pervushin.
In “Garnet”, it is possible to find a precise relation, an evolution by analogy, that joins together Yury Pervushin‘s works. In particular, “City”, “Wind” and “Garnet”. It is easy to perceive them as an oneiric image of the places of memory. Comparing with the two others, we can see an almost complete breakdown. In the wide white ground, small objects or memory fragments look to float or breaking. Especially on the edges, towards the outside of the canvas. The suggestion is a fascinating microcosmic portrayal. It seems like we can see elements of the nature through a strong magnifying glass. The comprehension goes towards an alternative or parallel world, on a different outlook of the existence. Garnet is a precious stone consisting of a deep red vitreous silicate mineral.


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Thom Yorke To Streaming Limited Edition EP
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has announced that he will be releasing his "Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material" EP digitally via streaming services next month.
The digital streaming release will coincide with the 12" limited edition vinyl version hitting stores on February 22nd and will include the same tracklisting.
The EP will include "Unmade Overtones," "Unused Spell," "A Conversation With Just Your Eyes," "The7th7th7th7thSon," "Volk Spin Off V1", "Volk Spin Off V2", and "Volk Spin Off V3."
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