While for many of us, hitting the gym is to make ourselves feel healthy and fit, rather than more attractive to the opposite sex, it's still pretty interesting to find out exactly which part of the female body men are the most attracted to, and vice versa.
Fitrated.comsurveyed over 2,000 people as part of a new study, to find out what body part and shape each sex considered the most attractive in a potential partner.
Given the options of body type categories 'average', 'muscular', 'curvy', 'thin' and 'other', 48 percent of straight men chose 'curvy' women, while 24.1 percent went for 'average', 22.4 percent liked 'thin', and only 3.8 percent said 'muscular'.
Straight women in the survey chose the option of 'average' bodies best with 41.7 percent and 35.8 percent choosing 'muscular'.
Gay women also chose 'average' bodies, with 35.9 percent voting that way, 30.1 percent choosing 'curvy' and 11.2 percent preferring women with a muscular build.
While, 36.1 percent of gay men preferred 'muscular' partners, 26.7 were after 'average' bodies, 18.3 percent went for 'thin', and 11.1 percent for 'curvy'.
And the body part that straight men surveyed liked best on women? For the men that chose 'average' and 'curvy' women, the chest was the winner, and for men who liked thin women, the butt came in 1st place, beating the chest by half a point. Can't say that result is very surprising (commence group eye roll).
Women found men's arms most attractive, regardless of build, while gay women and gay men who chose 'average' and 'muscular' preferred the chest, and gay men who chose 'thin' body types liked the stomach best.
Also, regardless of all of these body types and parts, nice eyes were the winner, hands down, for favourite facial features. Well, that's pretty adorable.


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Facts About the Mercury - The First Crewed Spaceflights In The US
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|NASA announced the seven Project Mercury Astronauts on April 9, 1959, only six months later. They are: (front, l to r) Walter H. Schirra, Jr., Donald K. Slayton, John H. Glenn, Jr., and Scott Carpenter; (back, l to r) Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Virgil I. Gus Grissom, and L. Gordon Cooper. (Image credit: NASA)|
What was the Mercury Program?
The Cold War, a struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States for dominance and prestige in the world, broke out in the late 1950s, and the two countries soon started battling it out in space. Both countries started initiatives to launch people into space. That initiative was known as Project Mercury in the US.
NASA's first attempt at sending people into space was with Mercury. The program's two objectives were to send a man into space before the Soviet Union and to test whether humans could function effectively in space.
Mercury failed to achieve its second goal, but it did lay the technological groundwork for more difficult missions in the Gemini and Apollo programs. Additionally, it made the original seven astronauts famous.
History of Project Mercury
In order to capitalize on the high-altitude flights that test pilots were already performing, there were some calls to establish a military astronaut space program.
At first, President Dwight Eisenhower concurred, but after consulting with some advisers, he decided to support the idea of a civilian space agency called NASA that would launch the first astronauts into space. The former National Advisory Committee on Astronautics (NACA) and a number of other organizations came together to form NASA in 1958.
After reviewing 500 records, NASA determined that the first 110 men were qualified. Three groups of these men were arbitrarily and equally divided, and each group was given a private briefing informing them of the chance to travel into space. The third group of military personnel, however, was never needed because so many men from the first two groups agreed to take part in the astronaut program if chosen.
The semi-finalists were then subjected to rigorous psychological and physical testing in order to narrow the field. On April 9, 1959, the seven astronaut candidates were revealed to the world. They overnight rose to international fame, along with their families.
A $500,000 (or roughly $4.3 million today) exclusive contract with Life magazine added to their notoriety. The astronauts were portrayed in the media as American heroes battling communism in space.
What Spacecraft Was Used for Project Mercury?
This project inspired the design of the Mercury spacecraft. One astronaut could fit inside the constrained capsule. Throughout the flight, the astronaut remained in his seat.
For Project Mercury, two different kinds of rockets were employed. Redstone rockets were used on the first two of the six flights that included an astronaut. An Atlas rocket was used for the four manned missions that orbited the Earth. Both of these rockets were initially intended to be military-grade missiles for the US.
The project was given the name Mercury in honor of a swift Roman deity. Each astronaut gave their craft a name. The name of Alan Shepard's Mercury capsule contains a 7. This was as a result of it being the seventh one produced. There was also a 7 among the other astronauts. The seven astronauts who were selected for the project were honored by this.
Who is Alan Shepard - the first American in Space
Navy Commander Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr., the first American astronaut to venture into space, is sent into orbit on May 5, 1961 aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) achieved a significant win with the suborbital flight, which lasted 15 minutes and rose 116 miles into the atmosphere.
In order to keep U.S. space efforts current with recent Soviet accomplishments, like the 1957 launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, NASA was founded in 1958. The two superpowers competed to be the first nation to launch a man into space and bring him back to Earth in the late 1950s and early 1960s. When cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was launched into space, placed in orbit around the planet, and safely returned to Earth on April 12, 1961, the Soviet space program emerged victorious. Shepard's suborbital flight a month later restored confidence in the American space program.
Up until the late 1960s and the success of the Apollo lunar program, NASA remained in close pursuit of the Soviet Union. With Apollo 11, a three-stage spacecraft that carried American astronauts to the moon's surface and brought them back to Earth in July 1969, the Americans made a significant advancement. As part of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, Alan Shepard, the first American in space, became the fifth astronaut to walk on the moon on February 5, 1971.
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Despite being technological achievements for NASA and its contractors, the Mercury missions were only able to travel between Florida and the Atlantic Ocean in arcs of 15 minutes. While this was going on, the Soviet Union had already completed orbital missions that made multiple Earth orbits, including Gagarin's historic first human spaceflight. Along with other mission modifications, a more potent rocket would be needed to send the Americans into orbit.
As a result, John Glenn's Friendship 7 spacecraft orbited the Earth three times using a more potent Mercury-Atlas rocket combination. Glenn's mission on February 20, 1962, was an additional test of the spacecraft and a human's response to several hours in space. He also noticed strange "fireflies" that seemed to follow his spacecraft during the course of his five-hour mission; this phenomenon was later attributed to ice crystals erupting from the hull.
Controllers on the ground noticed a sign that his landing bag had been deployed too soon. They held off on telling Glenn before telling him to keep his retrorocket package fastened to his spacecraft as a safety precaution close to re-entry. Glenn was disappointed that he had not been informed as soon as the issue arose because it turned out that the indication was false. After his flight, Glenn became a household name. He wanted to go back into space, but according to the New York Times, John F. Kennedy and others thought he was too valuable to risk. Glenn (who later rose to become the senator for Ohio) made his first space flight back in 1998 at the age of 77 on board STS-95.
On May 24, 1962, the Aurora 7 Mercury mission encountered splashdown issues once more. After about five hours in space, pilot Scott Carpenter made a 250 miles (400 km) off-course landing. Some representatives of the space program, notably flight director Chris Kraft, attributed the issue to Carpenter's lack of focus during the mission.
Carpenter explained it was a combination of technical issues (some sensors were acting up), excessive fuel use, and Glenn's firefly mystery in two oral interviews with NASA.
How Did NASA Make Sure Mercury Was Safe?
NASA carried out several test flights before Project Mercury's astronauts took to the skies. There were no passengers on board these launches. Test flights assisted NASA in identifying and resolving issues.
A Mercury capsule that was being launched on the first Atlas rocket exploded. Only about four inches were lifted off the ground during the first Mercury-Redstone launch. NASA gained knowledge for repairing and securing the rockets from these flights.
Three more "astronauts" contributed to making Mercury a safer planet. Sam, a rhesus monkey, and Ham and Enos, two chimpanzees, flew in Mercury capsules. Sam and Ham flew in the lower atmosphere. On a "Little Joe" rocket, Sam flew. Ham was launched by a Redstone rocket. An Atlas rocket carried Enos into space. He completed two orbits of the planet. NASA knew it was safe for astronauts because all three primates returned home without incident.
Why Was Project Mercury Important?
Project Mercury taught NASA a lot. The agency gained knowledge on how to launch astronauts into Earth orbit. It gained knowledge about how people could function in space. It gained knowledge of how to pilot an orbiting spacecraft. These were very significant lessons. In subsequent space programs, NASA used them.
Mercury was followed by the Gemini program. There was space on the Gemini spacecraft for two astronauts. With Gemini, NASA learned even more. Mercury and Gemini worked together to get NASA ready for the Apollo program. NASA first set foot on the moon during the Apollo mission.
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NCP central committee meeting deferred till Jan 29
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: A meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Secretariat has put off the ruling party’s central committee meeting untill January 29 citing the upcoming National Assembly election.
“The meeting has been postponed for a few days as the party has to prepare for the NA election,” said party central publicity department deputy chair Surya Thapa.
The central committee meeting was earlier scheduled for January 8.
The party has failed to hold the meeting of the central committee since the unification between the Maoist Center and UML in May 2018.
The nomination filing for the NA election, which has been scheduled for January 23, is taking place today.

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2022 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2022 Nissan Rogue: Price, Fuel Economy, and Features Compared
These popular compact crossovers have a lot in common.
Compact SUVs have become the default choice for young families and commuters alike seeking spacious, versatile, and practical daily drivers. The Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4 are two leading lights in this segment, attracting scores of buyers with competitive pricing, a solid list of safety features, and efficient engine choices. Let’s see how the two compare in those areas.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Rogue: Price
The Rogue S starts at $27,925, which is right in line with the $27,740 price attached to the RAV4 LE. The range-topping Rogue Platinum puffs up the base price to $37,705, which is also close to the RAV4 Limited's $36,240 sticker. The Hybrid opens at $30,290, while the RAV4 Prime demands at least $41,015, making it the most expensive version of the Toyota SUV.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Rogue: Features
Both the entry-level Rogue S and RAV4 LE offer respectable levels of standard equipment, but there are key differences between base models. For instance, the Nissan's 8-inch infotainment screen is one inch larger than the unit found in the Toyota. Also, the Rogue's Safety Shield 360 suite of driver aids includes blind spot monitoring, front and rear automated emergency braking, rear-cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beams. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 system mostly mirrors that list but adds adaptive cruise control and lane keeping and subtracts blind spot monitoring and rear emergency braking assistance.
The top-shelf Rogue Platinum comes with a fully digital gauge cluster and quilted leather upholstery, neither of which the RAV4 Limited offers. Toyota does have something Nissan doesn’t, however: a tough-looking, trail-focused edition. The RAV4 TRD Off-Road employs a rugged suspension system, all-terrain tires, a skid plate, and all-wheel drive.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Rogue: Fuel Economy
There is but one engine option available with the Nissan Rogue: a 1.5-liter three-cylinder that makes 201 horsepower. EPA fuel mileage for front-wheel-drive S and SV Rogues is 30 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Subtract one mpg from each measure to get the ratings for the heavier SL and Platinum trim levels. Adding all-wheel drive drops the Rogue’s mileage to 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway for S and SV models and 28 and 34 for the SL and Platinum.
In contrast, the Toyota crossover features a trio of powertrain choices, two of which are hybrids. The gas-only 203-hp RAV4, which achieves 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, is thirstier than the base Rogue, and the all-wheel-drive TRD Off-Road model sees only 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
The frugal electrified powertrains perform much better. The RAV4 Hybrid gets 41 mpg around town and 38 mpg on the interstate, and the plug-in RAV4 Prime sees 94 MPGe and offers 42 miles of EV range on a full charge. On an empty battery, the Prime still posts a respectable 38 mpg in combined driving.


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Happy days are here again in 2021? With a vaccine making its way across the globe at lightening speed, there appears to be a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, but what does the future hold for residential real estate? We spoke with some of the biggest names in Boston real estate to get their take on 2021.
Our panel of experts includes:
- Chris Raveis, president of residential sales, William Raveis, Inc.
- Sue Hawkes, managing director, The Collaborative Companies
- Anthony Lamacchia, broker/owner and CEO, Lamacchia Companies
- Nick Warren, founder and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential and Titan Insurance
- Dan White, regional vice president, Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
We’ve all been weathering the changes that COVID-19 brought into our lives. What revelations have you learned about your business over the last year? Will any of this apply to the way you do business in the future?
Chris Raveis, president of residential sales, William Raveis, Inc.: At William Raveis, one of the hallmarks of our business is cutting-edge technology, which enabled us to quickly pivot when the pandemic hit hard in March. Our sales associates were able to continue to do business very efficiently and effectively with all the virtual tools and technology we had developed and had in place. In Massachusetts and all throughout our nine-state footprint, our business didn’t have to stop thanks to virtual open houses; “dollhouse” viewings and 3D tours; using Zoom and FaceTime to meet with clients “face-to-face” for listing presentations; and even remote closings. We had already begun transitioning to a paperless company and the pandemic accelerated that goal as well. Now, we are finding some of these remote practices have made our business more efficient, so we look forward to even more innovations to set up our sales associates for success.
Sue Hawkes, managing director, The Collaborative Companies: 2020 has proved to be the consummate challenge for those running a business, managing people and maintaining a positive, productive attitude and focus. Developing a system for client and customer connectivity, virtually, will certainly be applicable moving forward.
Anthony Lamacchia, broker/owner and CEO, Lamacchia Companies: This pandemic proved that we are very fortunate to be in a business that truly never stops. Even at the beginning after the lockdowns, there was never a single week that less than one thousand homes were listed, or less than a thousand homes went under contract. The needs of buyers and sellers never stop, and Realtors are always ready to serve them. I will admit Realtors are even more resilient and adaptable than I even realized.
Nick Warren, founder and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential and Titan Insurance: I’ve learned that we are much more resilient than we think we are. Our agents have adapted quickly and made the changes needed to continue having success during these difficult times. I’ve also learned the importance of simply checking in with people. The pandemic has given all of us a reason to pick up the phone and call or text the people we care about, which includes our clients, just to check in and see how they are doing. The impact of that simple gesture is extremely powerful when it comes to maintaining both personal and business relationships.
Dan White, regional vice president, Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.: We learned that our team can and does work well remotely. Our early investment in technology allowed for a largely seamless transition from working daily in an office to packing up a laptop and screens, plugging in at home and not missing a beat. We were very well positioned to flex with these unexpected circumstances and market volatility. Going forward, we expect more and more team members will want to work at least partially from home and that our brick-and-mortar footprint will be reduced.
Assuming we are still dealing with the pandemic for many months to come, what changes should we expect in the Boston real estate market in 2021? What impact will the vaccine have on the real estate market?
White: Assuming that rates remain at or near historic lows, and based on the time it will take for the economy to recover, I would expect an extremely robust market post-vaccine. Low rates translate into affordability, and when that is combined with the natural pent-up demand that the virus has created by preventing the normal course of home buying and selling, it seems reasonable to believe that the real estate market would see a significant benefit.
Hawkes: We believe that the Boston market will be experiencing a challenging 2021, one of stabilization, balance and cautious re-introduction to the urban core. The distribution of a vaccine will be paramount to the revitalization of the city.
Warren: The reasons people loved living in Boston, or any major metropolitan city for that matter, such as convenience and the overall experiences it provides for its residents, have all been turned upside down since the pandemic hit. My prediction is that it will take about 12-18 months after a vaccine is widely distributed for the energy and excitement of city living to return. But, once it does, so will the real estate market!
Lamacchia: The city of Boston was hit especially hard, and there is no doubt in my mind that it will begin to make a comeback in 2021. The notion that cities are dead forever is crazy, and everyone will realize that over the next few years.
Raveis: The Boston market has made a strong comeback in the second half of the year, and we hope to continue to see that in 2021. There is nothing like city living for people who are seeking energy and vibrancy — not to mention those wanting to be close to work for easier commutes. One of the oldest cities in the country, Boston is no exception. From its unique culture and character based in American history to the stellar food, entertainment and sports, Boston has a desirable lifestyle that endures. Once a vaccine is widely distributed, we expect to see the market continue to thrive.
All things considered, do you expect your 2021 business to thrive, decline or remain stable? Why?
Lamacchia: 2021 will be the biggest year for home sales since 2006. There is tremendous pent up demand from buyers who could not find what they wanted in 2020, and sellers who were scared to list. Both of them will come out in droves in 2021, especially once we get past April.
Warren: I believe we will have our best year ever in 2021. We are actually ahead of our 2019 numbers right now, and with interest rates where they are and potentially staying extremely low throughout 2021, a vaccine starting to be distributed, and a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t be able to do even more sales volume in 2021 vs. 2020.
Hawkes: I expect 2021 to remain stable, while the city attempts to re-establish itself and reinvigorate the decimated retail establishments.
White: I would say that I am more excited now for the upcoming year than at any other point in my career. The way that the Draper and Kramer Mortgage’s team handled the unprecedented volume of loans in 2020 was incredible. Naturally, given the triple to quadruple increase from the typical loan volume, the time to process a refinance loan stretched a bit, but we still sustained an extremely high service level with purchase transactions remaining unaffected. More importantly, everyone treated each other with respect and kindness throughout the year. I suspect that it was not the same everywhere, and given that this is a surprisingly small industry where word gets out quickly, I am hopeful that there will be a number of talented people looking to make a move to a dynamic firm that prioritizes a healthy work/life balance.
Do you think the trend of homebuyers leaving cities for suburban areas is real, and if so, do you think it will continue in 2021? Why?
Warren: Yes, I definitely think it is real. Early on in the pandemic, I met with our agents and told them that I thought there was likely going to be a knee-jerk reaction that causes the suburban market to get hot really quick and that they should be proactively speaking with their clients about this. Since then, we’ve seen our business outside of Boston significantly increase and the market for those homes has gone crazy. I’ve seen properties that were on the market for hundreds of days all of a sudden get multiple offers. Employees and the companies they work for have had their eyes opened to the benefits of being able to work from home, so I do see the trend of more people moving to the suburbs continuing but probably not as aggressively as we have seen over the past 6-9 months.
Raveis: Throughout 2020, we’ve seen the trend of families moving to the suburbs; many are young families who would have moved eventually and have simply moved up that date by a few years. But, what we’ve also seen in the city of Boston is the opposite. People looking for a good investment in city real estate, and those reinvesting in their current space through upgrades that include outdoor areas, gardens and roof decks to improve their at-home lifestyle.
Hawkes: The “retreat” to the suburbs is very real for those who have young children, accelerating their out-migration. The empty-nesters chose to stay put in their suburban homes for the time being, however, once the city life returns, they will be back … most likely closer to 2022.
Lamacchia: As I mentioned above, the city will be BACK.
White: I would guess that it is a temporary phenomenon until sometime after the fear of the virus subsides. The city is such a powerful pull for so many, and we know that people generally have short memories when it comes to bad things happening around them. The price to live in the city may drop temporarily, but that will be further reason for people to move back.
What will be the biggest challenges and opportunities for agents, lenders and brokers in 2020?
Lamacchia: Keeping buyers happy. Inventory of homes for sale (particularly single-family homes) was at the lowest level ever before due to a massive amount of sellers who put off listing out of fear of having people in their home.
Warren: The biggest challenge for any leader during 2020 has been how to handle the uncertainty we’ve all been experiencing. Our job is to provide as much clarity as possible. Many of the headlines our clients see are written to scare rather than inform which creates the opportunity for us to clarify things and become a true advisor.
White: My hope is that the biggest challenge will still be the sheer volume of loans due to low rates, because that is a win for everyone. Homeowners either get into their dream home or improve their financial position by reducing their mortgage rate and monthly payment, and lenders and agents continue to employ more and more people to keep up with the demand to put homeowners into a better situation for their families. At Draper and Kramer Mortgage, we were able to double the size of our team in 2020.
Hawkes: One of the biggest challenges everyone in the city will face is to convince the public that it is safe to move back to the city — interest rates are low, prices are stable, if not slightly lower and the urban lifestyle will return.
How do you believe the markets will differ under a Biden presidency, if any?
Warren: Markets tend to react positively to stability, and whether you voted for Biden or not, the consensus is that his presidency should provide more of that than we’ve seen over the past four years. One of the potential benefits, which will specifically affect higher value markets like ours, is the likely removal of the SALT cap which limits itemized deductions for home mortgage interest and state and local taxes. One concern is the potential negative effect on the overall market if his proposal to eliminate 1031 exchange for real estate investors making over $400,000 in annual income. This could reduce investment in real estate across the board which might have a trickle-down effect on the rest of the market.
Hawkes: There is a concern for the prospect of higher tax rates, but otherwise the biggest concern will involve the financial markets.
White: I am hopeful that we will continue to see continued responsible easing of regulations that allow us to lend faster and more efficiently. While a reaction to the 2008 real estate crisis was clearly needed, it went too far in some cases and created a challenge for the industry to service many deserving borrowers.
Where will the hottest communities and neighborhoods be in 2021?
Raveis: Water views are always in high demand. The waterfront will continue to be an extremely desirable area especially properties with outdoor space. South Boston and Charlestown are very popular for young families. Also, the inner ring of suburbs — Brookline, Newton, Milton, Arlington, and Belmont to name a few — will remain strong given their proximity to the city.
Lamacchia: It will continue to be in the suburbs.
White: In the short term, with many folks at least temporarily exiting the city, communities within 30 minutes of Boston with good infrastructure and access to public transportation would seem to be on the short list of places where people want to live in the near future.
Warren: I think we will continue to see the suburbs remaining a hot commodity throughout 2021. Middle market towns with good schools and homes ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million will have a tough time keeping enough inventory. I think this is an incredible opportunity for empty nesters who now have more equity than expected and can potentially get a bit of a deal on the buy side if they are looking to downsize into a condo in the city.
Hawkes: Boston’s suburban markets, South Boston, Somerville, Portsmouth NH., Worcester, Ma.
Do you think consumers will get used to virtual showings enough to keep them as a regular practice?
White: I would guess that initial showings will be done virtually a lot more often, but I think the typical buyer will want to step inside of the home before buying it. Given the fact that this is usually the largest purchase they make in their lives, buying virtually would be a pretty big leap for most.
Hawkes: Yes, as long as it’s more convenient for them or is a “pre-construction sale.” It will be particularly helpful for an initial visit, followed up by an in person visit.
Lamacchia: No, it will never stick long-term.
Warren: We have had an in house Matterport 3D camera since 2015 and were already providing 3D tours for all of our listings prior to the pandemic. The ability to provide virtual access to a property 24/7 is a huge benefit and gives buyers the confidence to move quicker than they might if they only had the chance to see a property once in person. Our clients use it to revisit a property to make sure it had everything they were looking for or even have an out of state parent feel good about helping their kids with their down payment even if they can’t see the property in person.
Raveis: While our sales associates and their clients have risen to the occasion quickly with virtual showings, nothing will replace an on-site visit for serious buyers. Video can help rule out a property but walking through a home in-person cannot really be replicated on video. Buyers need to walk through the front door and experience all the property has to offer like design, space, light, and flow. All the tangible and intangible details that make a house a home.
What do you see happening with home prices in 2021?
Hawkes: The suburban markets will continue to be strong, Boston’s urban core will soften during the first half of the year and begin rising again during the 3rd-4th quarters once excess inventory at the higher end of the market has been absorbed.
Lamacchia: They will continue to go up but not at the rate that single families did in 2020.
Warren: I think we will see average prices rise with certain pockets, specifically suburban homes, rise faster than others. Boston will likely remain stable but not see much appreciation until people are comfortable gathering in person again. If someone is interested in buying in Boston, now is a great time to do so since there is more inventory, less competition, and lower rates than we’ve seen at any point over the past decade.
Do you see a possible wave of foreclosures coming? If so, how will it impact the industry?
White: Appraised values have continued to rise, providing more equity for homeowners, and lenders have continued to provide flexibilities for borrowers that have suffered financially due to COVID-19. Therefore, while I suspect there will be damage, I am hopeful that we as an industry can continue to be creative with solutions that allow families to stay in their homes.
Do you think the number of new people getting real estate licenses will grow in 2021?
Hawkes: No – I think it will remain the same. The urban markets were in tougher shape, the suburban markets had a banner year … therefore, it will balance out.
Warren: This is a relationship business and the lack of person to person contact makes it difficult for someone to start from scratch right now. We’ve seen many part-timers leave the business because they didn’t have the network or momentum needed to carry them through the lockdowns and restrictions that were put in place. The pandemic has really separated the professional agents from the part-timers and I think it will continue to do so in 2021.
Raveis: The opportunity to generate income in real estate has been significant during 2020. This certainly may draw more eyes to becoming an agent and taking advantage of these opportunities. It doesn’t come without hard work, though. Our best sales associates are experts in the real estate market, but are also entrenched in their communities and passionate about finding their clients their optimal homes and lifestyles.
Lamacchia: Yes! people love real estate.
We’ve been told that interest rates will remain low, so what should homebuyers be watching for regarding mortgages?
White: For prospective homeowners that are looking to purchase a home in 2021, I would highly encourage them to open the lines of communication with a loan officer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage and get pre-qualified for a loan so that they are ready in a moment’s notice to make an offer and to ensure that they are regularly hearing about the current rate environment.

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"How and Why to Make an AI System Look at an Object" in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design (Tong, C. and Sriram, D., editors) (with David Y. Y. Yun)
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in group. With a value of 2000 W/mK it exceeds that of copper by a factor of five.-Graphite: Thermal conductivity 25-470 W/m.K ===== Therefore; a diamond has a higher thermal conductivity than graphite!---- … This means that carbon atoms. The high thermal conductivity may be used to distinguish diamond from cubic zirconia and glass. 4 (IUPAC group 14) of the periodic table. Diamond and graphite. Diamond is one of the best thermal conductors known, in fact diamond is a better thermal conductor than many metals (thermal conductivity (W/m-K): aluminum=237, copper=401, diamond=895). We monitored the evolution of thermal conductivity in thin graphite as a function of temperature and thickness and found an intimate link between high conductivity, thickness, and phonon hydrodynamics. K), which makes the diamond five times better at conducting heat than copper. Thermal conductivity parallel to the graphite sheets=1950, but thermal conduction perpendicular to the sheet=5.7. Each carbon atom can form four covalent bonds. Difference between the electrical conductivity of diamond and graphite are discussed as follows: In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to only three neighboring carbon atoms and these form layers of hexagonal network which are separated by a large distance. Both the specific thermal conductivity and the thermal conductivity/CTE value of the graphite-Cu composite were significantly higher than the corresponding values of the W-Cu composite used in thermal management. However, the average value for commercial pyrolytic graphite is considerably smaller. Moissanite, a crystalline form of silicon carbide that resembles diamond, has a comparable thermal conductivity. Carbon is an element. One of many remarkable properties of diamond is its unsurpassed thermal conductivity. Thus, it is suggested that the graphite-Cu composite has the potential to be an alternative for the electronic packaging materials. The thermal conductivity of a graphite crystal has been reported as high as 4180 W/m.K in the ab directions for highly crystalline, stress-annealed pyrolytic graphite.
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Casinos have always been popular, but technology has changed how individuals wager. Statistics show that around 26% of people worldwide play casino games, meaning at least 1.5 billion people worldwide play casino games, and a good number of them play online.
No wonder the online gaming market is worth over $63 billion, and live casinos are favoured in the iGaming world. The growth of online live casinos lies in their ability to mimic a land-based casino without the need to leave your house. Yet there is more to the psychology of gambling than just convenience. This article explores the psychology of gambling and the allure of live casinos.
The Social Aspect of Gaming
People would have argued that live casinos wouldn’t have the social and community atmosphere traditional casinos had. Rather than kill that social bond, the live casino has maintained, if not strengthened it. Playing casinos is just another example of how humans love to gather together socially, and it is more fun and exciting when done with other people. In live casinos, players can talk and interact with the dealer and other players using streaming technologies, giving them a sense of community and friendship.
From playing the roulette ball at a live roulette online casino, dealing with poker cards, or spinning the reels in online slots, these events in the real-time of live casinos only add to the game’s enjoyment. The immersive nature of live casinos online fosters a sense of participation and excitement not seen in regular online casinos or other types of gaming.
Research shows that most people play video games and games to connect with others, giving rise to multiplayer gaming. This indicates that the social side of gambling might be a big reason people do it. Playing at a live casino with friends or loved ones may be a lot of fun. One of the best parts of gambling is exploring the experience with other people to celebrate wins and vent about losses.
The Illusion of Control
The last thing that makes live casinos exciting for a number of people is the illusion of control. Gambling satisfies all humans’ craving for mastery by providing a feeling of control over the result. Each player thinks they have found the winning formula—a plan or tactic to guarantee victory and some players are more inclined to keep playing if they feel in control.
The fact remains that you can’t totally figure out the casino game because the outcome still has the probability factor. However, some players can frequently outplay others if they understand the gameplay and have a sense of mastery. A sense of mastery arises from the freedom to choose one’s own activity, stakes, and exit strategy.
In conclusion, the allure of live casinos extends beyond convenience—gamblers like winning, socialising and feeling in control. By delving into the mental side of gambling, we can discover what drives people to gamble and how to encourage safe and responsible play.

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The pump is a diaphragm type which needs no maintenance. It is driven by a drive gear on its lower end which meshes with gear teeth on the end of the engine's camshaft.
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I posted the following article to US writing site Helium some years ago …
Charles Dickens is regarded as one of the greatest novel writers in history. His writings were deeply influenced by his own experiences and observations of poverty and injustice in nineteenth century Britain. He wrote about 20 novels and numerous short stories, all of which are still in print, as well as other works, and was regarded as a creative genius.
He was born in Portsmouth, England in 1812, the second of eight children, into a family that was reasonably well-off though not wealthy. A sensitive child, he regarded himself as “a very small and not over-particularly-taken-care-of boy”. He liked the outdoors and once became lost in London and saw all the misery in the backstreets, something that left an indelible mark on him. He also read a lot, especially picaresque novels.
His father became bankrupt when he overspent on entertainment and was sent to Marshalsea debtors’ prison. The family had to live there with him as they had no means of support. Charles was taken out of the private school he had been attending and was sent to work at Warren’s boot blacking factory to earn money to hopefully get his family out of goal. For six shillings a week, he worked in appalling conditions from 8am to 8pm pasting labels on jars of polish. His situation depressed him, made worse when his family’s position improved with an inheritance which got them out of jail but his mother left him in the workshop a while longer. He never forgave her. His memories, including his father’s fall from grace, haunted him for the rest of his life.
In his mid-teens he got work as a law clerk. He learnt a lot of law and how it seemed to be biased against the poor, and he saw an inefficient bureaucratic system. He developed a dislike for lawyers. Soon he became a court stenographer, and in his late teens fell in love with one Maria Beadnell but her family disapproved and ended the relationship by sending her to Paris. By 1834, he was a political journalist and travelled across the country.
His experiences and views so formed were reflected in his first published works in 1836: Sketches of Boz and his first novel The Pickwick Papers. He had a highly developed imagination and a photographic memory, helping him to develop his many characters. Soon he wrote prolifically. He was appalled by the living and working conditions of the poor, and the numerous social injustices, inefficiencies and hypocrisy in a place that was the world’s leading political and economic nation, and these issues were reflected in much of his writing. His feelings for the poor and contempt for the aristocracy came out constantly. He was harsh on the structure of society and its institutional settings. Many of Dickens’ novels were serialised and he had the ability to change the course of his novels based on comments by readers.
Dickens wanted his writings to bring the injustices of society before the public. He wanted to bring the truth to his readers rather than seeing things swept under the carpet in the usual way of much of the nineteenth century. His own experiences often come out in his writings, for example, the largely autobiographical David Copperfield, and Little Dorrit with its detailed description of life inside Marshalsea. But Dickens was ashamed of his past and didn’t let on that much of his work was based on personal experience. He didn’t reveal his childhood experiences until a few years before his death, all too aware that a dodgy past could affect his reputation and standing. He became a vigorous campaigner for social change and was involved in issues such as inequality, workhouses, sanitation, and jail conditions. On a visit to the US and Canada in 1842 he spoke out about slavery.
His private life was less successful. Although he married Catherine Hogarth in 1836 and they had 10 children, he didn’t find Catherine compatible and blamed her for their children. He seemed unhappy in marriage and appeared to be happier writing and travelling. In 1855 he revisited Maria Beadnell, and in 1857 formed a bond with Ellen Tiernan, an actress in one of his plays. He separated from his wife in 1858 and may have lived secretly with Tiernan until his death in 1870. They may have had a boy who died young. Dickens had a soft spot for animals, coming into contact with various dogs and cats. He grieved the death of his pet raven Grip.
In 1865 he was involved in a rail accident, but his carriage stayed on the tracks and he initially helped the badly injured before returning to his carriage to retrieve an unfinished manuscript. He didn’t go to the inquest as he’d been travelling with Tiernan and wanted to avoid a scandal. After the accident, Dickens wrote less, preferring public readings of his novels, and theatre tours. His readings were passionate, complete with different voices for the various characters. He made another tour of the US in 1867 where he said the people had changed for the better and wouldn’t denounce them again.
On his last readings tour of England, he became ill and returned home where he suffered a stroke and died in 1870, in Kent, aged just 58. His tomb reads: “He was a sympathiser to the poor, the suffering, and the oppressed; and by his death, one of England’s greatest writers is lost to the world”. Dickens didn’t want a memorial and only one decent statue was ever built, in 1891 in the US. His greatest happiness probably came in seeing the social change resulting largely from his writings and tours, change that continued after his death.
In one of the five star reviews of my historical novel A Weaver’s Web, the reviewer stated: “His writing style is of very high quality, not unlike a modern day Charles Dickens”. Maybe there is a likeness in some parts but I don’t put myself in the same class.

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I believe that children who have been allowed to learn and express themselves through art are our innovative leaders of tomorrow. With so much of the focus in education being dedicated to mathematics, social studies, science, and language learning, art is taking a backseat in our society. As an artist and instructor, I feel that my work makes a change in that. I am an open-minded, creative, detail oriented, and dedicated artist/instructor. My personal art focus is in sculpting, mixed media collage work, and painting.
I have experience with instructing art classes for children ages 5 through 17. I teach Art History and Applied Arts. My instructing style is very fluid, I work with the student to bring out the best in their work and comprehension. For children in home-school I follow a similar curriculum as Fairfax County Schools Visual Art Program.
The art classes will be driven toward gaining knowledge in process, product, and understanding art. Your child will work on a range of topics from idea development, learning techniques, improving craftsmanship, expanding creativity, art history, cultural context in art, presentation, and developing art vocabulary.
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Teriyakin’ is a new Japanese restaurant in Morrisville. It features casual Japanese cuisine that they call “Matsuri”, the food commonly found at festival vendors. The restaurant does have the atmosphere of a fast food place, with seating for maybe 20 to 40 max. The prices are very cheap, with all the entrees between $4.49 and $9.99.
I got the tamagoyaki for an appetizer, though with the amount of food you get you really don’t need to order appetizers. I got the rib plate as an entree, which comes with rice, a small cabbage salad and macaroni salad. My husband got the steak plate which comes with the same. After you order and pay, you take a seat somewhere in the restaurant and wait for your food to come. They also have sauces, plastic ware, chopsticks and napkins up near the front you can help yourself to. The wait is a few minutes, but I don’t mind since that means all the food is made fresh, and not sitting under some hot lamp.
I love tamago sushi, so tamagoyaki sounded awesome. I didn’t realize it would be served hot! It was great, I love the way the Japanese make their eggs. I just wish there was some soy sauce to dip it in, they only have teriyaki sauce and hot sauces.
The cabbage salad was pretty good. I’ve always liked cabbage salads better than lettuce salads. I think the dressing was some kind of ginger flavor. The macaroni salad was mediocre. I asked my husband if macaroni salads were actually in Japan, because it didn’t seem to go with the dish at all, and he said he had never seen them there. The macaroni salad was the only thing really out of place here. The ribs were fantastic, though difficult to eat. I had to use my fingers to grasp the ribs and chew off the meat. It’s a sloppy meal, but delicious.
I tried some of my husband’s steak, it was tasty. Not as good as the rib meat, but at least it didn’t have any bones in it to eat around. We both ate all of our entrees, even though they were huge.
Overall I think this place makes for a fantastic lunch restaurant. With the fairly quick food preparation and cheap menu, this would be an great place to stop by at least once a week. It’s very conveniently located near RTP, just south of the Chapel Hill Rd. exit off 540. It’s set a ways back from Chapel Hill Rd. though, so it may be hard to see if you’re not looking for it. I was also impressed with how authentic the food was here. Japanese was spoken by the kitchen staff and the customers, and my husband said everything but the macaroni salad was just like what you’d get in Japan. I imagine 20 years from now this Teriyakin’ place could be a very successful chain.

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The opening of the new Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia has caused some locals to tout the creation of a “museum mile” along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with the Philadelphia Museum of Art at one end, the Franklin Institute at the other, and the Barnes and the Rodin Museum in-between. Ever since the City Beautiful movement proposed creating grand civic centers, the idea of clustering urban functions has gained traction. But it only makes sense in selective cases. Grouping theaters, which tend to be open at night, supports pre- and post theater restaurants (as in Broadway and the West End); grouping stores allows shoppers to do errands conveniently. Certain commercial activities—garment-making, finance, commercial art galleries, antique shops—gain by proximity. But there is no reason to group religious buildings, for example, or sports venues. Or museums. Nobody spends two hours in a museum and says, “Let’s go next door for another two hours.” Large buildings such as museums and concert halls may be located on important avenues, but that is done for urban design not functional reasons. The only seeming advantage to grouping museums is for the tourist, who doesn’t know the city. But judging from those paramount tourist destinations, London, Paris, and Rome, even tourists enjoy exploring.


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Friends, international* recording artists MLC (now with 100% More Cowbell (TM)**) will be back at Simcoe Blues&Jazz on Saturday April 21st ! By then we'll have seen the last of these miserable temperatures and be well into spring (and not a moment too soon!). What a great time to share some tunes and a good time with friends. Hope you can join us and raise a glass ! We'll get the show on the road around 8:30ish.
MLC is Ancaster's own Ann Higgins, and Leaside's own Dave McCauley, Harold Bratten, and Kel, aka Bob, aka "Stretch" Arrey. Our set lists include some Adele, Alysha Brilla, Anna Nalick, The Band, The Beatles, Ben E. King, Blue Rodeo, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Holly, Carla Bonoff, Carrie Underwood, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dixie Chicks, Dobie Gray, Elle King, The Grateful Dead***, Jason Mraz, JJ Cale, Jully Black, Kathleen Edwards, KT Tunstall, Lady Antebellum, Luke Doucet, Lynn Miles, Meghan Trainor, Neil Young, Phillip Phillips, The Proclaimers, Ray Charles, Sam Roberts, Sarah Harmer, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Stealer's Wheel, Tom Petty, U2, Van Morrison, Wilson Pickett, and then some. Hope to see you then !
* We can say this now, because we have friends in Canada, the US, the UK and in Australia listening to the CD !
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Manly, New South Wales is home to some of the finest tourist destinations in the country. With a total area density of 7,340/sq mi, it is no longer surprising to know that some of its areas have been converted to some of the most frequented tourists’ centres and buildings intended to cater to various outdoor recreational activities. Interestingly, you may have also planned to explore different places and to visit popular tourist sites. But as generally accepted, are outdoor vacation trips that important? Read along and find out!
Outdoor Vacation Trips Promote Bonding
One of the benefits of outdoor vacation trips is that it helps promote bonding and camaraderie within the family. Additionally, planning to go on a vacation trip with your friends can bring about togetherness, and it can also give insightful realisations on the differences within a particular group. You can plan and spend time doing something that you and your family might have never experienced before. Numerous places can cater to various accommodations. If you would like to have a panoramic view of stunning outdoor restaurants and waterfront hotels, you can try to visit some of the Manly restaurants in New South Wales, Australia! Consider this if you want to have a new experience!
Outdoor Vacation Trips Can Bring About New Friends
Going on a vacation trip once every year can also bring about new people in your life. If you want to expand your circle and meet new interesting personalities, you can plan to go to new places and meet new people! Multiple group outdoor arrangements can also be pre-included in your travels to help you decide which group you want to go with. Ideally, going on an outdoor vacation trip can also help you explore new challenges, find a new passion, and discover new terrains.
Outdoor Vacation Trips gives you time to Relax.
Releasing your stress by exploring new places can bring about positive changes. Meeting new people and creating new memories can also help you fend off additional tension accumulated from your work or home. Take time to relax by visiting new landscapes or by going to different hotels. Discover new people and form meaningful bonds with your family or friends. After all, it takes a considerable amount of time to appreciate the little things, right? Interestingly, multiple Manly restaurants in New South Wales can help make arrangements for your travels.
Outdoor Vacation Trips Can Improve Overall Physical Stress
Outdoor Vacation adventures do not only promote the emotional bond between social groups, but they can also indirectly help improve physical health. By exploring scenic routes, you also help the body shun unwanted energies like stress and release endorphins (the body’s “happy hormones”). Subsequently, exposing yourself to the sun’s direct heat and natural light can help the body synthesise the absorption of Vitamin D. It is also implicated that those who are feeling down or are experiencing bouts of loneliness can benefit on various vacation trips! Try different activities like rock climbing, canyoning, or skiing if you want to experience a different perspective!


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Delancey Street: Transforming Behavior (and Lives) Through Behavioral Psychology, Fastidious Attention to Detail, and Love
Mimi H. Silbert, PhD
CEO & President, Delancey Street Foundation
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The dynamic force behind Delancey Street Foundation is its CEO and President, Dr. Mimi Halper Silbert. Delancey Street Foundation, which Dr. Karl Menninger called “The best and most successful rehabilitation program I have studied in the world,” serves ex-felons, prostitutes, substance abusers and others who have hit bottom. Locations include New York, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Los Angeles and is headquartered in San Francisco, with all residents living drug, crime and alcohol free. For 46 years, Delancey Street, a residential educational community, has provided residents with academic, vocational, and social skills, and the discipline, values, and attitudes they need to live in society legitimately and successfully – at no cost to the client or taxpayer. There are currently over 20,000 successful graduates. Silbert lives in Delancey Street, abides by its rules, where everyone functions as an extended family, sharing everything. There is no staff and all functions are performed solely by the residents without ever an expert helping. Although the residents are often violent long-term gang members who have been in and out of prison most of their lives, hard core addicts where the average resident has dropped out of school at sixth grade, is functionally illiterate, and has never even worked at an unskilled job for more than three months, Silbert believes that they can become their own solution to these problems. Delancey Street’s approach is to develop their strengths rather than to focus on their problems. With no staff and no government funding, these residents have not only turned their own lives around, but have built the entire organization.
Silbert has been awarded 11 Honorary Doctorate Degrees including Brandeis,UMass, Golden Gate University, San Francisco State University and Ben-Gurion University in Israel. She has received several President’s Medallions, has been entered into the California Hall of Fame, has a park named for her from the Port of San Francisco, and has received numerous religious, community and governmental awards. Her entrepreneurial spirit has earned her a place in the San Francisco Business Hall of Fame and numerous social entrepreneurial awards. Her work in the Delancey Street Foundation has been written about in over 50 books, endless articles and television segments, including 60 Minutes and 20/20.
Although Delancey Street is her primary life’s work, Silbert is also a recognized national expert in criminal justice. As a criminal justice planner and evaluator, Dr. Silbert has directed the review of over 100 police, probation and sheriff trainings and evaluations and has sat on the Board of State and Community Corrections (over California Department of Corrections and Counties Criminal Justice) for 30 years. She has lived in Delancey Street for 46 years, raised her children there and feels that those with whom she has cast her lot to prove her belief, that with struggle, courage and discipline, together they can find their strengths and transform impossible dreams into reality by pooling their resources, supporting one another and living lives of purpose, integrity and unity.


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We are currently reading the novel “The Late Scholar” by Jill Paton Walsh. Our next meeting will be held on 27th March 2019 at 7.30 pm in the Prayer Room. A copy of the book can be obtained for £8.99 from Mary Rose Gibson, Clerk of Sessions.
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Mayor Rodrigo is now unstoppable, especially with regards to his war against the possession and distribution of illegal substances. He indicated that he will not stop until the Philippines becomes drug-free during his reign. Duterte believes that circulation of illegal substances across the country is responsible for provoking criminalities. Eradicating the use and distribution of all illegal substances could generate peace and prosperity across the society.
When the president announced several public officials, there were some who was already tagged as a critical personality that should immediately surrender. The name of Albuerta, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa was one of them, tagged by the president who was responsible for generating the illegal use, manufacturing, and trade of substances that are potentially hazardous to the society. Mayor Espinosa is believed to be one of the public officials linked with several syndicates operating in Eastern Visayas region.
|Albuerta, Leyte Mayor Roland Espinosa and son Rolan Kerwin Espinosa|
Mayor Rolando Espinosa also asked his son Kerwin Espinosa to surrender after he was also mentioned by the members of the PNP under their watch list of persons linked by traders of illegal substances. Mayor Rolando's son was given 24 hours to surrender or face the consequence that he might encounter the force of the authorities. However, Kerwin did not surrender to the police and was still at large until today. Mayor Rolando Espinosa was then ordered to vacate the White House in Camp Crame and then confined himself in a hospital in Cebu.
Kerwin Espinosa reportedly departed to a foreign land last month. The younger Espinosa seems to be aware that he will be the next target due to his aggressive trading of illegal substances in Eastern Visayas region. He is now hunted by the Philippine National Police through the coordination of Interpol responsible for hunting Kerwin to foreign territories.
It was reported that Mayor Rolando Espinosa had a very luxurious lifestyle. He managed to acquire luxurious types of vehicles, boats, and several luxury items that are worth tens of millions. The financial amount of his properties obviously does not tally with his statement of assets and liabilities because most luxury items were invested from an illegal trade of prohibited substances.
Espinosa's house was ordered by the authorities to conduct a search and rescue operations. They fought several members of Espinosa's alleged private army protecting his home from the authorities as well as rival gang and syndicates. Several members of the armed group were killed and then injured on the scene.
Authorities were then shocked to find out numerous firearms in the area where some were high-powered armories. Several illegal substance paraphernalia were recovered from the scene including several types of prohibited substances that are used for trade.
Mayor Espinosa is now under the custody of Albuerta District office. Rolando stated that he had been receiving death threats from anonymous sources. He fears that coming home is the most dangerous thing that he could do because he is the next target of syndicates to be neutralized. Mayor eventually turned Albuerta Police Station as a temporary place for him to stay.


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This summer, crews around campus are hard at work on several major maintenance and capital projects designed to support Wesleyan’s ultimate goal of creating a more interconnected and sustainable campus.
Physical Plant-Facilities seeks to foster a synergistic residential and academic experience by creating visual and functional transparency between indoor and outdoor spaces, preserving and enhancing opportunities for informal learning, improving formal learning spaces, showcasing learning and living in action, and integrating learning opportunities with Middletown.
Landscaping projects include replacing the sidewalk in front of College Row, from Wyllys Avenue to Church Street, with a 15-foot-wide asphalt path featuring four seating vignettes; landscape improvements at Andrus Field; landscape renovation, including an outdoor learning space at the Center for the Humanities; Cross Street sidewalk replacement between Fountain Street and Pine Street; and sidewalk replacement throughout the Foss Hill complex, including steam line replacement on High Street; hot and chilled water piping replacement at the Center for the Arts; main electrical equipment replacement at Olin Memorial Library; and transformer replacement at Judd Hall.
Other projects include renovations at Pi Café; waterproofing and new flooring at the Bacon Field House; new academic and office space for the Center for Pedagogical Innovations at 116 Mount Vernon Street; laboratory renovations at Hall-Atwater, Exley Science Center, and Judd Hall; and the replacement of the penthouse roof at Exley Science Center.
All projects are scheduled for completion before the start of the 2015-2016 school year.

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Brazil: Olympic Games 2016 ( City : Rio de Janeiro)
Video presented to the Olympic Committee when choosing the next Country that should host the Olympic Games.
“Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) hit Madrid in the final round of the contest to win the right to host the 2016 Games by 66 votes to 32. Thus, terminating a dream that began in 1992 and that has cost more than $ 180 million just to candidacies. Chicago and Tokyo were also overcome by natives.”
“Chicago, which was pointed to as a favorite, was the first to be eliminated. The result provoked reactions of surprise and celebration at the press center of the Bella Center, where the election was held.
Soon afterwards it was time for Tokyo to be eliminated, to the dismay of Japanese athletes who followed the investigation alongside the journalists. Stayed for the final Rio de Janeiro and Madrid. And after an hour of waiting, the Brazilian city was finally announced as the Olympic Games in 2016.”
* Brazil 2014 ( FIFA World Cup ) and 2016 ( Olympics ) ! *
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If you've hung around here much you probably already know that my favorite type of shopping is grocery shopping. For some reason I just love to go to the grocery store, but not to just buy anything. It has to be good food and a good deal. And I like to challenge myself by doing this on a really tight budget. What most families spend in a week I spend in a month. No joke!
Can you eat well and eat healthy on a budget? Yes indeed!
Last week I started my Sunday morning off by heading to Cash & Carry, which is a restaurant supply grocery store. I check their deals online at their website and when I happen upon what I'm looking for at the price I want to pay I head on over and get it. This time it was lean ground beef on special for $18.88 for a ten pound package. I've found quite often that those packages usually weigh in closer to eleven pounds than ten too. I picked up two of those and a 5# bag of grated cheddar cheese for $10.52. It's just cheese too, no additives or preservatives. We picked up some sugar free pancake syrup, five heads of Romaine lettuce, Asian seasoning sauces, an aerosol can of whipped cream, a big box of trash can liners (we use those in our litter box), and a big box of quart size freezer bags.
By Saturday I had combed through both the Fred Meyer and Albertson's ads quite thoroughly. I had gone through all of the digital coupons and offers available and downloaded several to go with items on sale. I also downloaded the Friday Freebies Fred Meyer offers each week and redeemed some of the rewards points I'd earned at Albertson's to shave $7 OFF any meat I purchased and to receive a free dozen eggs as well. I had a $5 OFF $50 purchase paper coupon for Albertsons and another paper coupon for a free bag of tortilla chips from Fred Meyer as well as one for 60¢ OFF a bag of cole slaw mix. Once I had printed out my lists for each store and was all organized my oldest daughter and I were off and running. She loves to accompany me on these grocery trips and is always amazed and excited at how much we get for as little as we pay.
First stop was Fred Meyer to pick up our Friday Freebies and the items on our list. I went through the produce section first to pick up the items I wanted that were on sale or markdown. This trip I found plenty of good salad options from what they had just marked down that morning. My girls love their chopped salad kits and they are a great way for them to get their veggies and fiber into their diet.
Next was the meat department to pick up a package of ground turkey that was on sale for $2.50 and since I had a digital coupon for $1.50 OFF it made it only $1!
They had marked down some fairly large packages of pepperoni slices and salami slices for $2.99. Knowing we'll get plenty of meals out of those I picked up one of each. Pizza anyone? And the salami slices with some sliced cheese and crackers will make a nice packed lunch option for the girls.
Two packages of spicy pork sausage for $1.99.
It has been a long time since I bought any breakfast cereal and at least two years I'd guess since I bought the sugary stuff but I treated the girls this trip to some of their old favorites at 99¢ box. Their Saturday special was five boxes of cereal and five packages of grated cheese for only 99¢ each. I picked up the cheese too.
In another markdown bin in the store we came across salad dressing and frosting. We use this dressing all the time for our salads and my girls use it as a dip. I picked up four of those and two containers of the frosting so the girls can frost some cupcakes.
After Fred Meyer we were on to Albertson's to pick up some produce on sale there as well as sirloin steaks for $2.77 a pound and boneless skinless chicken breasts for $1.68 a pound.
We love their asparagus so I picked up two packages of those for $5.99 (buy one get one free) and grapes for 98¢ a pound. My youngest loves grapes so she was pretty excited to see those. I also picked up tomatoes 98¢ a pound, fresh cilantro for 40¢, a cucumber for 40¢, a pound of baby carrots for 95¢ and two bell peppers for 70¢ each. They also had uncured hotdogs for $1.49 a package, green olives for 69¢ each and seasoning packets for 25¢ each.
They had crackers and these Oreo Thins on sale so I picked up some to put aside for the girl's school lunches. The Nips and Oreos were 99¢ each and the Club crackers were $1.79 each.
My free items I picked up at both stores included the tortilla chips, a bottle of cranberry juice, a loaf of bread and even a can opener at Fred Meyer. I got a dozen eggs for free at Albertson's.
It was nice to have all of the coupons too when we checked out at both stores. At Albertson's they took off an additional $12 ($7 OFF meat purchase & $5 OFF $50 purchase) from the sales prices and other coupons which lowered the total even more. Plus I earned extra rewards points in addition to the regular points I earned because I spent more than $40. That means I can redeem those points to shave off more from our next shopping trip.
This is a lot of meat and a lot of produce for us to prepare many healthy and delicious meals in the next couple of weeks. The meat alone will last us for several months and I won't need to purchase much more of that in the coming months. It is shopping trips like this that I use to stock us up so we don't have to pay higher prices later on.

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Soulights released an album titled Seoulitude on February 16th, 2012. Soulights (소울라이츠) is a mixed group. They debuted on October, 29th, 2008. Their genre is R&B and Urban. The members in the group are Jung Eun Sun (Vocal), Jung Jae Hoon (Bass Guitar), Kim Doo Hyun (Drum), Son Chang Hak (Electric Keyboard), and Yoo Kyung Pyo (Electric Guitar).
Soulights release EP on 29 April, 2014. Every band member actively involved in the songwriting for this album. This could be quite different from the last one that Son Chang-hak only wrote and arranged all. This time band Soulights express themselves more than ever. Artist: Soulights Album Title: Solace Release Date: 2014. 29 Genre: R&B/Soul.
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The latest trailer for Monster Hunter: World’s Iceborne expansion features the return of a classic monster.
Six classic Mega Man games make up the newest collection from Capcom.
Capcom has revealed the dates of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne’s final beta.
PC players are going to have to wait a few months longer for Monster Hunter: World’s Iceborne expansion.
Capcom has confirmed the release date of Resident Evil 5 and 6 on Nintendo’s console.
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Trailers of Square Enix’s New Shooter Game “0 day Attack on Earth” and Project CUBE
(This article was originally posted in Japanese at 20:17 Apr. 21, 2009)
SQUARE ENIX announced two new titles for Xbox LIVE Arcade called "0 day Attack on Earth" and "Project CUBE(temporary title)", and released trailers.
Both are online multiplayer third-person shooter, to be launched sometime this year. Read on for details and pics.
(Japanese)2 New Titles for Xbox LIVE Arcade; Trailer Released on YouTube SQUARE ENIX Channel! | SQUARE ENIX
"0 Day Attack on Earth" is set in existing cities including New York, Paris and Tokyo, with famous landmarks and buildings.
YouTube - 0 day Attack on Earth 1st Trailer
Cooperate with other players online and defeat the humongous creepy creature. Kind of reminds you of Global Defence Force.
In this one, the protagonist is a robot named LEO, whose purpose is to re-activate the robot heroine.
YouTube - Project CUBE (Temporary Title) Trailer
To be released within this year. The price and maximum number of players are as yet unannounced.
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Capcom’s newest “LOST PLANET 2” HD trailer invites XBOX 360 users to massive gunfight - GIGAZINE
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Literary Nonfiction. Native American Studies. LGBTQIA Studies. Memoir. Winner of the 2019 Writers' Trust of Canada Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Emerging Writers. Winner of the 2019 Quebec Writers’ Federation Concordia University First Book Prize. 2019 Quebec Writers’ Federation Mavis Gallant Prize finalist for Non-Fiction. 2019 Indigenous Voices Award finalist for Published Prose in English. 2019 Lambda Literary Award finalist for Lesbian Memoir. Jas M. Morgan's NÎTISÂNAK honours blood and chosen kin with equal care. A groundbreaking memoir spanning nations, prairie punk scenes, and queer love stories, it is woven around grief over the loss of their mother. It also explores despair and healing through community and family, and being torn apart by the same. Using cyclical narrative techniques and drawing on Nixon's Cree, Saulteaux, and Métis ancestral teachings, this work offers a compelling perspective on the connections that must be broken and the ones that heal.
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Jas M Morgan is a Toronto-based Cree- Métis-Saulteaux SSHRC doctoral scholarship recipient, a McGill University Art History PhD candidate, and an assistant professor in Ryerson University's Department of English. They previously held the position of Editor-at-Large for Canadian Art, served as the Arts and Literary Summit programmer for MagNet 2019. Morgan's first book NÎTISÂNAK (Metonymy Press, 2018) won the prestigious 2019 Dayne Ogilive Prize and a 2019 Quebec Writer's Federation first book prize, and has been nominated for a Lambda Literary Award and an Indigenous Voices Literary Award. Morgan is the co-founder of gijiit: a curatorial collective that focuses on community-engaged Indigenous art curations, gatherings, and research dealing with themes of gender, sex, and sexuality. They are a REVEAL Indigenous Art Award recipient, and have been awarded national Magazine Awards in the Essay category for "Stories Not Told" and in the Best-Editorial Package category for "#MeToo and the Secrets Indigenous Women Keep." For their work as lead editor for the summer 2017 issue of Canadian Art, an issue on the theme of "Kinship,' they were also nominated for a National Magazine Award in the "Best Editorial PackagE" category. Morgan's writing has appeared in The Walrus, Malahat Review, Room, GUTS, esse, Teen Vogue, CV2/Prairie Fire, The New Inquiry and other publications.Author City: MONTREAL, QC CAN


He said prosecutors had ordered Barrak held for 10 days pending investigation and transferred him to the central prison.
Kuwait allows more free speech than some of its neighbours, but the constitution says the emir is "immune and inviolable".
Insulting him carries a penalty of up to five years in jail.
Three other former lawmakers were earlier detained on similar charges, questioned and freed on bail pending trial, scheduled to start on Nov. 13.
When the emir ordered changes to electoral rules, the opposition announced a boycott of the election and organised one of the biggest protests in Kuwait's recent history, bringing tens of thousands onto the streets.
At least 29 people and 11 policemen were wounded at the Oct. 21 demonstration, which security forces tried to break up with teargas and stun grenades. Police also detained more than 15 people, most of whom were later freed, activists said.
The government has since banned gatherings of more than 20 people and pushed ahead with preparations for the election.
The Information Minister told a news conference that candidate registration began on Wednesday under new rules that allow each voter to pick one candidate instead of four, as previously.
The minister said that under the changes, which also include setting up an election commission, each candidate will get a slot to discuss his or her platform on state television.
Kuwait has a more open political system than other Gulf states, allowing some parliamentary scrutiny over government decisions. But the emir retains most levers of power, including appointing the prime minister and dissolving parliament.
Kuwaiti lawyer and opposition activist Mohammed Abdulqader al-Jassem said Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which jointly intervened last year to help Bahrain quell unrest led by its Shi'ite majority, should stay out of Kuwait's affairs.
"If Kuwait's 'democracy' failed to move to your countries over the past five decades, the movement for change, marches and demonstrations and protests may be easier, and it will not take a long time," he wrote on his website in a message to Saudi King Abdullah and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
His posting won a swift rebuke from the Foreign Ministry, which called it "unacceptable interference" in the affairs of the two neighbours and said it went against Kuwait's interests.


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Happy New Year everyone! Hope that you are all looking forward to all that 2012 will be. Here's a mosaic of a lot of the sewing I did in 2011.
Things that I realize by looking at it all in one place: I've really moved away from using white as the negative space in my quilts, and I'll never tire of improv pieced blocks that are just lotsa lil' squares together. Actually, I shouldn't say never. I used to sew wonky log cabins this often and I moved on from those! Makes me wonder what will be next!
In early 2011 I also finished sewing 20 more quilts that I can't show you yet because they are all in Modern Minimal. Can't wait to start showing them to you in the next couple of months when the book comes out!
2012 is going to be a big year for me! The next book comes out and I'm going to become a mother. Whoa. That last thing is a big one!
There are also big things in store for The Modern Quilt Guild! Did you see that we kicked off 100 Days of Modern Quilting? And there's more - much more - coming down the pike for The MQG! What a great year it's going to be. Hope that you're all just as excited about it as I am!