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Gaspar Fagel was a Dutch statesman, writer and quasi-diplomat who authored correspondence from and on behalf of William III during the English Revolution of 1688. Fagel took a doctoral degree in Law (1653) at Utrecht University. He was pensionary of Haarlem (1664–70), judge’s clerk for the States General (1670–2), and Grand Pensionary of Holland (1672–88). He was appointed Grand Pensionary only three days after the murder of the De Witt brothers. See: NNBW, vol. 3, col. 382; Edwards, 2002. Fagel had a keen interest in botany and gardening and designed (1676–88) the gardens of his manor Leeuwenhorst. See: Den Hartog and Teune, 2003
Somewhere in September 1674, the Provincial Synod of South Holland takes notice of the fact that ‘certain placard dated 19 July 1674’ (‘zeker placcaat in dato den 19e July 1674’) had been given out by the High Court of Holland to stop the ‘Theological-Political Treatise’ along with three other pernicious books (The Hague, GA, 0003–04: ‘Evangelisch-Lutherse Gemeente’, inv. no. 47). The Synod in this special meeting lastly expressed its gratitude to Fagel for his outstanding contribution (and perhaps personal intervention) to outlaw these books in the entire Province of Holland:
… that they expressed their gratitude to the lord Pensionary for his good efforts in this [matter], and for the promulgation of the said placard against the ‘Leviathan’, ‘Bibliotheca fratrum Polonorum’, ‘Philosophia Scripturae interpres’, and ‘Tractatus theologico-politicus’, and that this has pleased the honourable [lord] [and] that he offered his services to help out in a similar case.
Quoted in Walther and Czelinski, vol. 1, p. 321–2, no. 112–3).
Spinoza’s posthumous works are offered for public sale in the first weeks of January 1678. The first known official reaction is the condemnation by the Kerkenraad of Leiden on 4 February 1678. One week later, the Leiden Burgomasters take the decision to seize copies of the posthumous writings in the local bookshops. Alarmed by the Leiden deputies, the Grand Pensionary of Holland Gaspar Fagel informs the States of Holland on 17 March 1678 about the complaints submitted by the North and South Holland Synods concerning the dissemination of the Opera posthuma. Finally, after many intensive debates and internal deliberations the Supreme Court of Holland, Zeeland and West-Friesland decide to suppress the posthumous works in an official placard on 25 June 1678.

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Cycling: Corsican start for 2013 Tour
Friday 25 November 2011
The 100th staging of the Tour de France will start from Corsica in 2013. It will be the first time the Mediterranean island has hosted a stage in the prestigious three-week race. Corsica is the only metropolitan region of France never to have hosted a stage and more details are set to be revealed next month.
The 2012 race starts on 30 June, with Australia's Cadel Evans starting the defence of his title in the Belgian city of Liège.
Corsica has held the past two editions of the two-day Criterium International, with Luxembourg's Frank Schleck winning this year's race.
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Pirelli on pace to break more records after debut performance in 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
Continuing with the high speed and performance demonstrated throughout its inaugural season in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series earlier this year, Pirelli didn’t miss a beat in the debut of its 2009 specification P Zero racing tire in a two-day test this week at Daytona International Speedway.
Pirelli joined the Grand-Am Rolex Series as its "Official Tire" in the 2008 season, and its legendary P Zeros quickly proved their performance and longevity with new records set at nearly every race. This trend may continue in 2009 as the new Pirelli P Zero proved fast right out of the box during their Daytona test sessions on November 11–12.
Although official Grand-Am times were not distributed, several Daytona Prototype and GT competitors lapped the 3.56-mile Daytona road course at speeds within range of the existing track records. Unofficially leading the way was Michael Valiante, who has switched to the No. 6 Michael Shank Racing (MSR) Ford Riley with John Pew for 2009 after driving the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Dallara this year.
In addition to winning the 2008 season-ending SunRichGourmet.com 1000, the No. 6 car also shared the front row at Daytona last year with its pole-winning No. 60 sister car of Oswaldo Negri and Mark Patterson. The MSR drivers frequently gave credit to Pirelli for playing a key part in the increased speeds and performance last year and new teammate Valiante agrees."The Pirellis are fantastic," Valiante said. "Ever since we started racing on them, I've always enjoyed running them. They hold up and they're consistent. I think it will be a great tire for 2009."
Winning sports car star Andy Wallace also put the latest Pirellis through their paces in the No. 4 Childress-Howard Motorsports Pontiac Crawford with Rob Finlay. A three-time Rolex 24 winner, Wallace was impressed with the Pirelli P Zeros.
"From the first time you leave the pits, you have absolutely no surprises with the new Pirellis," Wallace said. "They have grip from when they are cold and get slightly better when they are warm, and have good traction and braking. You can stand on it anywhere on the track and there’s little wheel spin. They’ve done a real good job."
The 40-car entry at the test was split equally among Daytona Prototypes and GT teams. Among the 20 GT participants was the No. 14 Foametix/Mac Papers/PWR/MESCO Building Solutions Porsche GT3 from Autometrics Motorsports. The team has traditionally run well in endurance races and won the 2005 Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen. The driver lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona includes Cory Friedman, Jack Baldwin, Claudio Burtin and Mac McGehee.
"Honestly, the tires are quite similar to last year and at this point I don’t see a whole lot of difference, which is fine by me," Baldwin said. "I think the Pirellis are great. I really like them and liked them the first time I ran on them. They are very consistent and they stay the same throughout the run and as far as grip, they are very linear that way. I would choose a Pirelli tire to run on the car even if they weren’t part of the series. I really like running on them."
While this week’s test marked the debut of the 2009 P Zero, it also marked the end of Pirelli's official 2008 on-track activity. Next up is the annual Rolex 24 Daytona Test Days in early January. Paddock move in is on New Year’s Day with three full days of testing beginning the morning of Friday, Jan. 2.


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On 18 December 2014, Migrant Forum in Asia joins migrant communities, migrants’ rights advocates, and human rights defenders around the world in celebrating International Migrants Day. We honour migrant workers worldwide who take considerable risks crossing borders, make many personal sacrifices in pursuit of a better future, and who must fight for basic recognition of their rights. We stand together in this struggle.
Marking 25 Years of the Migrants’ Rights Convention
Today we launch a new year-long campaign, Step It Up: Dignity, Rights, Development, leading up to the 25th Anniversary of the International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Family (1990). This Convention reiterates state obligations under international law and specifies the rights that migrant workers and their families can expect governments to uphold. Since its adoption in 1990 and entry into force in 2003, only 47 countries have ratified this convention—an appallingly low ratification rate, particularly given that the Convention reiterates rights that are already enshrined in core international human rights Conventions.
Reform Migrant Labour Recruitment Regimes
Migrant labour recruitment regimes in Asia and globally continue to undermine the human and labour rights of migrant workers. Complex relationships among employment agencies in destination countries, recruitment agencies in countries of origin, and the vast number of independent sub-agents create multiple sites of exploitation. The imposition of authorized and unauthorized recruitment fees, the lack of transparency in recruitment systems, restrictive visa regimes, unethical practices among recruiters and employers, collusion with government officials, and the lack of information available to migrant workers results in rights violations throughout the recruitment process. In response, civil society has mounted a global campaign for Recruitment Reform, through which we support and encourage the emergence of ethical recruitment initiatives, call for the abolishing all recruitment fees and costs, and advocate for government action to curtail contract substitution.
End Forced Labour
Even as we recognize International Migrants’ Day, we stand in solidarity with the 21 million men, women, and children, including migrant workers, who are currently in situations of forced labour. Trafficked, held in debt bondage, and working in slave-like conditions, the victims of forced labour are often invisible and unreachable. In June 2014, the International Labour Organization adopted a Protocol and a Recommendation to supplement the Forced Labour Convention (C29) to guide states in eliminating forced labour.
Respect & Protect the Rights of Domestic Workers
The adoption of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention (C189) in 2011 was a milestone for the protection of migrant women worldwide. This Convention recognizes domestic workers as workers, with rights equal to those of all other workers regardless of citizenship or legal status.This victory was the result of six decades of perseverance on the part of leaders from the domestic worker community, trade unionists, and civil society advocates. Despite themomentum generated during the 2010 and 2011 International Labour Conference, female and male domestic workers continue to experience rights violations in the migration process. At only 16 ratifications, the ratification rate does not reflect the progressive and positive thinking reflected in the comments, statements, and debate among member states at the ILC.
In celebration of International Migrants Day and in recognition of the urgent need for action to support migrants’ rights,
- We call on all governments to “step it up” and demonstrate their commitment to guaranteeing the rights of all migrant workers and members of their family by ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers & Members of their Families. We invite all stakeholders to join the Step It Up campaign — www.cmw25.org.
- We call on governments to take urgent action to end the systemic abuses in migrant labour recruitment systems by abolishing all recruitment fees and costs and creating strong mechanisms to eliminate contract substitution. We invite all stakeholders to join the Open Working Group on Labour Migration & Recruitment — www.RecruitmentReform.org
- We call on governments to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating forced labour in all its forms by ratifying the Protocol on Forced Labour, supporting its swift entry into force.
- We call on governments to guarantee the rights of domestic workers by ratifying the Domestic Workers Convention (ILO C189) and immediately incorporating its provisions into national law and policy.
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Hydraulic fracturing concerns topic of public discussion
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"My main point for doing a public event, I'm really just trying to raise awareness about the issue," said Heidi Verheul, an environmental educator with the Atlantic chapter of the Sierra Club and a former Belmont resident.
Sponsored by the Sierra Club and the Maritime Aboriginal Chapter and the Maritime Aboriginal Aquatic Resources Secretariate, the session is set to run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Visitor Information Centre in the Truro Power Centre.
Information to be presented includes scientific background associated with the risks of hydraulic fracturing. It is also intended to provide a forum for public discussion and to share community concerns.
Nova Scotia is currently conducting a technical and policy review on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the province.


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The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged gunrunning in the state.
A statement by the spokesman for the command, Asinim Butswat, said the suspects, identified as Seibo Dokubo and Boma Daniel, were nabbed at a brothel in Ayama, near Yenagoa, on May 12.
It listed items recovered from them as one Brownie pistol loaded with 8.9mm ammunition, three expended 12.7mm ammunition, the sum of N2m and a vehicle without a number plate suspected to have been stolen.
The command said the suspects “wanted to procure AK-47 rifles for kidnap purposes.”
The statement read, “Operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit, Bayelsa State Command, while acting on a tip-off on May 12, 2022 at about 1750 hours, burst a gun running gang at a Brothel, at Ayama , Yenagoa Local Government Area.
“The suspects, one Seibo Dokubo ‘m’ 32 years, a native of Degema, Rivers State and one Boma Daniel ‘m’ 45 years a native of Patani, Delta State, wanted to procure AK-47 Rifles for kidnap purposes.
“One Brownie pistol loaded with eight .9mm ammunition, three 12.7mm expended ammunition, sum of two million naira cash and a suspected stolen Toyota Hilux 2021 model without registration number, were recovered from the suspects. The suspects are cooperating with the police in their investigation and will be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigation.”
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text: 7vKChIq5CRURetired NASA Astrobiologist Will Present Evidence of Extraterrestrial Life at UFO Conference February 6, 2014 ET Aliens Tempe, AZ, February 05, 2014 –(PR.com)– Controversial astrobiologist Richard Hoover and his colleagues at the Centre for Astrobiology at the University of Buckingham have been making worldwide headlines for years due to their claims that scientists have already obtained valid evidence of extraterrestrial life. Hoover will be presenting some of this evidence at the International UFO Congress at the Fort McDowell Radisson in Fountain Hills, Arizona on Thursday, February 13. Hoover’s controversial claims caught major media attention while he was working as the Astrobiology Group Leader at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama in 2011. In March of that year Fox News ran a story about a sneak preview they received of a paper Hoover submitted to the Journal of Cosmology in which he claims to have found evidence of microfossils inside a meteorite. Hoover told Fox News, “I interpret it as indicating that life is more broadly distributed than restricted strictly to the planet earth.” The editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cosmology, Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Rudy Schild, said Hoover’s paper was peer-reviewed, and said he agreed with Hoover’s conclusions. However, other NASA scientists and many mainstream astrobiologists remained skeptical. The ensuing debate on Hoover’s findings played out across international headlines. Hoover is currently a visiting scientist at Athens State University and a visiting research professor with the Centre for Astrobiology at the University of Buckingham. The later made headlines twice in 2013 for additional announcements of the discovery of evidence for extraterrestrial life. The first was with another paper submitted to the Journal of Cosmology claiming a meteorite in Sri Lanka contained fossilized diatoms they believed to be extraterrestrial. Then in September 2013, the group used balloons to find small biological organisms in the stratosphere where it is theorized earth bound organisms cannot exits. Conference co-organizer Alejandro Rojas says, “People interested in UFOs are no strangers to controversial topics, and they are also fascinated by the search for extraterrestrial life, so it seems to be the perfect venue for Hoover to present his thought provoking evidence. The potential implications of his work are mind-blowing, which is a fact that is certainly not lost among a group of UFO enthusiasts.” About the International UFO Congress: The International UFO Congress is an Arizona based organization dedicated to the dissemination of information related to many areas in ufology. It was established in 1991 and hosts an annual conference which is the largest of its kind in the world. It features presentations given by authors, researchers, experts, enthusiasts, and those who have witnessed paranormal or anomalous phenomena from all over the world. It also provides a forum to discuss the experiences and findings. This event usually has over 20 Speakers, a Film Festival, tons of vendors as well as experiencer sessions. Topics generally covered are abduction, UFO sightings, UFO crashes, crop circles, paranormal experiences, government conspiracy and much more. Tweet Pin It Comments comments Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


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Coach Dana Altman has the Oregon Ducks on the rise. No. 21 Oregon topped No. 24 UCLA, 76-67, in a Pac-12 showdown on Saturday. Oregon moved to 5-0 in Pac-12 play with the win – the first time the Ducks have started their conference schedule with five consecutive wins since the 1973-74 season.
Altman has his team playing tough at both ends of the floor and looking like a contender. There are more tests to be passed, with games against Washington State and Washington up next, but these Ducks have Oregon fans thinking big.
Here's a sampling of what Ducks fans had to say after Saturday's big road win:
Crazy that UCLA, Arizona and Washington get all of the 5 star recruits but the Ducks with the pieces Altman puts together from a few good recruits, transfers and left overs lead the PAC-12. Great coaching job!!
I was impressed with their rebounding, their relentless motion without the ball, their ability to run the pick and roll (something that's all too uncommon), and their consistency. Altman is the real deal; his guys are well prepared and very team-oriented. They're good now, and there's a lot of upside.
Great, hard-fought win by the Ducks at renovated Pauley Pavilion before a large crowd and a national CBS audience. Dana Altman has been at Oregon only 2.5 years and already has UO competing at a high level, both in and outside the conference, which bodes well for the future. Many games remain to be played, but the Ducks are well-positioned to finish high in the conference and get to the NCAA tournament.
Great win! Awesome play on the boards. The Ducks dominated on both the offensive and defensive boards. They hustled and played defense and really worked for good shots. UCLA is no slouch defensively but the Ducks took it to them. Nice to see this game on CBS National TV. Good exposure for a surprise team.
Dana Altman has quietly turned the Ducks into a title contender. This program is on its way up. Like to see the program stay on top this time.
Great win and great team. Altman is a great coach.


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Verizon Plans $100m Investment in Solar, Fuel Cells
When completed next year, the project will enable Verizon to annually generate more than 70 million kWh of its own green energy while eliminating more than 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, the company says.
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Lonely Mountains: Downhill is getting a new update that brings some challenging twists to the daily rides.
If you’re unfamiliar with Daily Rides are Lonely Mountains: Downhill’s Way of Challenging Players to Take a Whole New Course Every Day, essentially providing a great way to come back for new content and challenges every day. Now, as you can see in the trailer just below, a brand new update to the game brings a new twist to these challenges by implementing difficulty modifiers.
Seems like a great new way to bring players back to Lonely Mountains: Downhill (and why the hell wouldn’t you want a game this good?). For example, one new modifier changes control points, while another grants the player infinite stamina, which can be very dangerous when used in large quantities without worrying about your safety.
Alternatively, another difficulty modifier grants the player more control over their bike while in the air, while the Double Bonus modifier does exactly what it says on the tin, granting players double points for their races over. There’s also the mirror mode, which as you can probably imagine, really makes things chaotic for players looking to get the best time possible on the commute.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill is absolutely fantastic, and we highly recommend you check it out if you haven’t dived into the Megagon racing game yet (and hey, it’s even on Xbox Game Pass). If you are unfamiliar with this is a nice, simplistic racing game, which challenges players through changing perspectives and increasingly difficult courses and tracks through changing environments and more.
The new difficulty modifier update launched yesterday July 8 and is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch. The Daily Rides have been a big push for players to get back into the game of Megagon in the first place, and the new difficulty modifier update is just the icing on the cake.
If you are looking for more racing games like Lonely Mountains: Downhill to make your racing dreams come true, you can check out our full guide on the best racing games for more.

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of Big Bang sparked plastic surgery speculations as he looked noticeably different when he attended Chanel’s Mademoiselle Prive Exhibition in Seoul. It is believed that the “Heartbreaker” rapper has gone under the knife to enhance both his jaw and nose.
After photos of G-Dragon attending the event surfaced online, people wondered why the 28-year-old rapper looked different. Some believed that he lost too much weight, but others pointed out that his body didn’t change. “It doesn’t look like he lost too much weight. His body has always been thin. His face lost some weight and he also got some fillers in his jaw to make it sharper which makes him look even thinner,” a commenter wrote on an article on Nate. “Looks like he got his nose done,” another added.
Others thought that plastic surgery didn’t make him look better. “I know he’s really rich in real life but his outer appearance looks so cheap,” one of them commented. Another wrote, “His face looks like an alien now, or is it photoshopped? Looks gross.”
G-Dragon just took to Instagram to post some photos and a video from the event. Fans immediately told him to stay healthy in the comment section. “Please take care of your health,” a fan wrote. “You’re doing great GD, but please be healthy and take also some good rest. We know that you have a busy schedule but we hope you will also give time for yourself to recover from all stress,” another commented.


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Residents have one more chance to witness some hard-hitting action at the Sports Bowl this year.
Hope Motorsports Group has decided to host it’s first ever night demolition derby on Oct. 26, coining the competition Pumpkin Smash. An event like this has been in the works for some time, but organizer Scott Medlock said it wasn’t until Jim Lasser provided street lights for the RCMP Musical Ride in September that it became a real possibility.
“We’ve got what we need to do it now,” he said. “There’s a lot of people interested in it and there’s some cars running in the derby that are at the point of not good enough to compete in a whole derby but good enough to run another heat or two. A lot of people are interested in running a car now and getting one more use out of it.”
The plan is to have two heats of mini-stock races, one main demolition derby and one free-for-all demolition derby at the end. There will also be a large bonfire on the mound of dirt just behind the derby arena to enhance the atmosphere.
Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to Hope Search and Rescue. Spectators are encouraged to dress up in costumes and bring a carved pumpkin for a pumpkin toss event. Prizes will be awarded to those closest to the target.
Pumpkin Smash kicks off at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. There will be participants from Washington State, and around the Lower Mainland and Interior.
If there’s enough support from the community, Hope Motorsports Group may turn Pumpkin Smash into annual event at the Sports Bowl.

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Agave Blue Tequila & Taco Bar will open a second Baton Rouge area location in the American development in Zachary.
An opening date has yet to be announced, but plans are to begin operations in 2021.
Agave Blue opened its first location in Prairieville in 2015 and is run by husband-and-wife duo Stephanie and Sergio Rubio. After being partners in other restaurants, the Rubios opened Agave Blue to create a concept that is 100% authentic to themselves and celebrates Sergio Rubio’s Mexican heritage.
From margaritas handmade with fresh ingredients to the authentic Mexican flavor created in the kitchen, Agave Blue prides itself on its family atmosphere, the freshness of its drinks and food and a deep passion for Mexican cuisine.
Agave Blue will be occupying Suite 1180 at Americana, formerly occupied by Bistro Byronz.

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The music that I make can be related to anybody all over the world. And it'll allow me to experience the world in a very beautiful way, a very open way.
— Sinkane's Ahmed Gallab was born to Sudanese political exiles in London, but was raised all over the U.S. and now lives in Brooklyn. Here, he tells NPR's Audie Cornish how his uprooted life informs Sinkane's masterful blend of R&B, shoegaze, East and West African music and even country music. Hear their conversation at the audio link, plus a Spotify playlist of Sinkane's influences. For a limited time, stream Sinkane's new album, Mean Love, from NPR Music's First Listen series.
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Timeless Voices - Kirk Hawkins
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It’s probably safe to say Tom Brady has proven a lot of people long over his illustrious 19-year NFL career. It’s not every day the 199th overall NFL Draft pick appears in eight, soon to be nine, Super Bowls, winning five of them.
Rob Ryan admits he was one of those doubters.
During his appearance Tuesday on WEEI’s “Dale & Keefe” on Radio Row in Atlanta, the former ex-New England Patriots linebackers coach at first wasn’t impressed with Brady. But Brady soon blew expectations out of the water.
“I was there with Dick Rehbein to work (Brady) out,” Ryan said, as transcribed by WEEI.com. “I was working out the defensive players, but we kind of put our guys together against Aaron Shea and Brady. Of course, we won thanks to my great coaching. But it was great. Rabine was so passionate about this guy. I’m like, ‘I wonder how this guy is?’ So we draft him and he’s all excited. We get out there, and I’m like, ‘Well.’ We used to have the rookies go against each other at the end of every practice to develop players. And you know, typical Belichick, it was a great fashion to bring players around. And you could see (Brady) wasn’t any good –– I knew he wasn’t going to be any good. But then around that time, he kept getting better and better and better.”
It wasn’t until Year 2 that Brady really began to impress Ryan.
“And by the second year, we were in the weight room every day — I know it’s hard to believe I was, but (Eric) Mangini bet me for 162 days we were going to treat it like a baseball season,” he said. “We were going to go in there every day — and Willie McGinest and Tom Brady were in there every day with me and Mangini. Nobody else. He got stronger and stronger and better and better. By the third preseason game of our second year, he was by far the best (quarterback). My brother was like, ‘My God, the guy with the weird helmet is a really good quarterback.’ He was amazing.”
Now, “the guy with the weird helmet” is appearing in his third straight Super Bowl and has a chance to earn a sixth ring.
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Oral history interview with Fleur Bresler
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An interview with Fleur Bresler conducted 2018 April 19, by Glenn Adamson, for the Archives of American Art and the Center for the History of Collecting in America at the Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection, at the Bresler's home in Rockville, Maryland.
John DeWitt papers
The scattered papers of federal arts administrator John DeWitt date from 1962-1979, and measure 1.4 linear feet. The collection primarily documents 1970s arts programs sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, an agency of the Department of the Interior. Found within the papers are correspondence concerning the department's art projects and exhibition files for The American Artist and Water Reclamation, 1972, and America 1976.
Robert Beverly Hale papers
Biographical material, interview transcript, notebooks, sketches, photographs and miscellaneous writings.
Oral history interview with Peter Rodriguez
An interview of Peter Rodriguez conducted 2004 October 23-24, by Nora Wagner, for the Archives of American Art, in San Francisco, Calif.
Oral history interview with Beth Lipman
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Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
An interview of Beth Lipman conducted 2012 September 18-19, by Mary Savig, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at Lipman's studio, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
Kimberly Camp papers
The Kimberly Camp papers include biographical material, writings, works of art, audiovisual material, and printed material relating to the career of Kimberly Camp as an artist and arts administrator.
Donna Marxer interviews of artists
The Donna Marxer interviews with artists measures 0.6 linear feet and date from 1977 to 1992. The collection contains audio interviews and transcripts for nine artists including: Minna Citron, Barbara Bertoli, Dorothy Dehner, Sari Dienes, Andree Golbin, Kay Pancoast, Susan Schwalb, and Stanley Hayter. Also included are printed materials such as clippings, exhibition announcements, and an invitation to an exhibition opening.
Seymour Fogel papers
Mary Ryan Gallery (New York, N.Y.)
Mortimer Levitt Gallery
Biographical materials including awards and resumes; correspondence, 1934-1979, regarding his mural work for the Federal Work Agency in New York and elsewhere, with his wife, Barbara, while traveling and working across the country, between Barbara and their children, and with the Mortimer Levitt and Ryan galleries and others; mailing lists of …
ArtTable, Inc. records
The records of non-profit organization ArtTable, Inc., measure 1.4 linear feet and 90.41 GB and date from 1979-2013. The collection includes administrative documents, correspondence, and printed material, as well as audiovisual and born-digital recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted by the organization as part of an oral history project on women in the art world.
Interview with Roy E. Stryker
Stryker talks with an unidentified interviewer about his work for the Farm Security Administration and its photographic activities during the Great Depression.

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Man arrested for possession of destructive device in Tabor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This weekend, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation was requested to investigate allegations of destructive device possession and manufacturing after local law enforcement responded to reports of an explosion at a Tabor, South Dakota residence.
As the result of interviews and a search warrant executed by DCI Special Agents and public safety bomb technicians, Joseph Hansen of Tabor, South Dakota was arrested on charges of sale, transportation, or possession of a destructive device and unauthorized possession of substances with intent to make a destructive device.
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Sativa-dominant autoflowering seeds are more difficult to grow than their Indica counterparts. Sativas are known for their tall and narrow structures. They can also be difficult to grow, but autoflowering Sativas are easier to manage and yield more. With the right seed mixture, you can grow your desired weed with little effort. To get the best autoflowering seeds, visit Weedseedsexpress.
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Sativa-dominant autoflowering seeds can flower in seven weeks or less. The yield is a healthy seven to nine ounces per plant, with a THC content of up to 25%. The flavor is fruity and sweet with a hint of pine. This strain is ideal for those who like to smoke or make cannabis extracts. Its flavor is also a great way to boost your creativity.
Little Dwarf is a stealthy, sativa-dominant plant. Little Dwarf grows between 40 and 70 centimetres and can reach maturity in 55 to 65 days. The plant is also known for its high-THC content, with up to 14 percent of THC per gram. With so many benefits, Little Dwarf makes a great choice for beginners.
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The first large-scale autoflower was Lowryder, developed by breeder The Joint Doctor. The Lowryder was a cross between Mexican sativa and Russian Cannabis ruderalis. The genetics of this autoflower were also found in the Finola variety, developed from Russian stock in Finland during 1995. Early autoflowering cannabis strains with high C. ruderalis genetics lacked the finer qualities of higher grade cannabis strains.
The best Autoflowering cannabis seeds are a good mix of indica and sativa varieties. Sativa autoflower seeds will stretch to more than 1m under optimal conditions, while Indica autoflowering cannabis seeds will grow shorter plants. Moreover, an Indica dominant autoflower, like Auto Blueberry, will produce a plant with fruity flavours and aromas. However, it is important to remember that both strains can produce large harvests when grown in the right environment.
Moreover, autoflowering marijuana plants do not need the normal light cycle or warmth. They also require less nitrogen than regular cannabis plants. Despite the benefits of these autoflowering cannabis seeds, it is crucial to follow the growing instructions carefully. If you do not, they may not live up to your expectations. And in the event you do grow an Indica dominant autoflowering cannabis plant, you’ll need to make sure that it has half of its trichomes turned amber. This will reduce the potency of THC.
Autoflowering seeds are excellent for beginners and advanced gardeners alike. They are easier to grow than other cannabis strains and can produce high yields without much work. The autoflowering method is great for those with limited space and do not wish to monitor the growth process every single day. The plants will also finish their cycle faster, meaning that they don’t require as much care as their feminized counterparts.
Indica autoflowering cannabis seeds are less fussy about light conditions than their sativa cousins. They can start flowering even without shorter daylight. The autoflowering method is perfect for beginners, because it does not require waiting for the seasons to change. And since autoflowering cannabis seeds will flower automatically, they’re perfect for both beginners and experienced growers alike. So, don’t waste time worrying about your plants, they will flower on their own!https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xi3Ep41qPpw

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Nick had not seen Gatsby for several weeks when he went over to his house. At lunch, Gatsby introduces Carraway to Meyer Wolfsheim, a small, flat-nosed Jew. This character is established as a neutral narrator of the whole story and its characters, who are obsessed with He can be quite rational about Gatsby and makes him quite attractive. When Wilson goes to get some chairs, Tom whispers to Myrtle to meet them in a little while at the train station. Fitzgerald in his language suggests ideas such as something is missing in characters lives.
Gatsby gives his story: he is the son of wealthy people in the Middle West, brought up in America and educated at Oxford. Tom tries to interest the others in a book called The Rise of the Colored Empires by a man named Goddard. Nevertheless, during its first release, the book sold poorly and received mixed reviews. The contradiction inherent in Gatsby's character between his guileless optimism and putative moral corruption is also reinforced. The narrator and main character- Nick Carraway Daisy Buchanan- Nicks distant cousin Tom Buchanan- Daisy's husband Miss Baker- Nicks got a crush on her Nick Carraway decides to sell bonds in New York after World war 1 and rents a house next to Gatsby.
Fitzgerald uses this technique for the implication that he is not much more than attractive physical presence at this stage. As he tries to make his way as a bond salesman, he rents a small house next door to a mansion which, it turns out, belongs to Gatsby. After returning home, Nick sees his neighbor, Gatsby standing outside, looking out over the water. As the story unfolds, Tom serves as a foil to Gatsby, marking a striking contrast from Gatsby's newly found wealth and dreamy nature. Later in the chapter Nick goes to visit his cousin Daisy and her partner Tom for a dinner party. The author strives to display multiple purposes to readers through strong, sophisticated writing.
Hence his opinion is slightly two-sided. Tom complains about the crazy people that Daisy meets, presumably meaning Gatsby. Upon returning from dinner, Nick sees Jay Gatsby standing on his lawn and gazing out across Long Island sound. It qualifies Nick to be part of the action which he will unfold — a tale of socialites, money, and privilege — while also keeping him carefully apart. They drive out past the valley of ashes and Nick even glimpses Myrtle Wilson. The purposes Fitzgerald shows in The Great Gatsby include that substance in relationships matters, the truth is important, and that actions have consequences.
He is from a well-to-do, regionally-powerful family from somewhere in the Midwest. Chapter Five: Nick speaks with Gatsby about arranging a meeting with Daisy, and tries to make it as convenient for Nick as possible. Daisy is Nick's cousin, while Tom was Nick's classmate at Yale. This is shown in his descriptions of the other characters, although not made obvious by Nick, by his knowledge of them. Though Nick, like the Buchanans, comes from an elite background, the couple's relationship to their social position is entirely distinct to the narrator's.
This word as a very strong effect as it has a powerful and emotive vibe or meaning to it, which brings about the idea of contradiction to what Carraway is describing. He begins by commenting on himself, stating that he learned from his father to reserve judgment about other people, because if he holds them up to his own moral standards, he will misunderstand them. Nick continues to sell himself, informing the reader that he is an educated man, having graduated from New Haven, home of Yale University. Nick's ambivalence toward Gatsby, in which he finds himself constantly oscillating between admiration and distaste recall that Nick found the excesses of Gatsby's party repellent , is emphasized in this chapter. Nick begins by explaining his own situation.
He heads home and catches a glimps of Gatsby. These upstarts, often in western industrial centers like Chicago or Detroit, were looked down upon by the older moneyed families, many of which were from New England. He talks of the days at the Metropole when they shot Rosy Rosenthal, and proudly mentions his cufflinks, which are made from human molars. Nick rents a house in West Egg, a Long Island suburb located directly across a bay from East Egg. Carraway does not believe him, for he chokes on his words.
Though Nick was first taken with Gatsby's seeming purity and optimism, Gatsby remains enigmatic and not entirely trustworthy. Readers, wanting to believe in their own moral fortitude, find themselves siding with Nick, trusting him to exercise the same sound judgment they themselves would exercise. Whatever conclusions the text gives of a character, remember the person who they are being filtered through. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby, first published in 1925. He relates that he has a tendency to reserve all judgments against people and that he has been conditioned to be understanding toward those who haven't had his advantages.
Gatsby responds to his reticence by giving Nick an account of his past. The green light serves as a symbol for a number of things: among them are Gatsby's dauntless romantic optimism, Daisy herself, and the American dream. Tom Buchanan is also there, and Nick introduces him to Gatsby, who appears quite uncomfortable and then suddenly disappears. After an awkward dinner, the party breaks up. Despite the fact that Gatsby represents all that Nick holds in contempt, Nick cannot help but admire him. Soon, Tom launches into a diatribe about the downfall of civilization as described in a book entitled The Rise of the Colored Empires.
When he gets back to his own house after dinner, Nick spies his neighbor, Gatsby, for the first time. Chapter one of The Great Gatsby introduces the narrator, Nick Carraway, and establishes the context and setting of the novel. He was not in love with her, but had some curiosity toward her. It appears here, in Chapter 5, and again at the book's end. She appears she hasn't a care in the real world, with fulfilling her own whims. The evening ends soon after and Nick leaves. The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standard … My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked, so I had a view of the water, a partial view of my neighbor's lawn, and the consoling proximity of millionaires—all for eighty dollars a month.


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With all of the talk about green energy, reduced emissions, solar and even nuclear power, it’s easy to forget that one of the biggest things happening in the energy world today is a fuel that has been around for centuries, natural gas (NG). Even though clearly a fossil fuel, natural gas is one of the cleanest fuels available today. Compared to other fossil fuels, it releases at least 24% less carbon dioxide, 50% less nitrous oxides, and 90% less carbon monoxide. Plus it is found all over the world, with significant availability in Asia where growing economies are hungry for new sources of power. As a result, Asian governments have begun a major push to harness and distribute NG resources.
Riding the wave of this increasingly important, though less talked about energy resource, is Energtek, Inc., a leader in the development and application of ANG (Adsorbed Natural Gas). One of the challenges with natural gas has been the high pressures required to compress the gas to a volume that is more easily stored in the form of compressed natural gas (CNG). The equipment and materials needed for CNG drive up storage and transportation costs, making it impractical for use with the small 2 and 3-wheeled vehicles so common in Asia.
Using the advanced ANG technology developed by Energtek, these problems are reduced or eliminated. Instead of high-pressure compression, ANG uses molecular adsorption, the adhesion of molecules to the surface of a solid, to allow low-pressure gas containment, greatly reducing costs. Microporous materials, such as activated carbon, reduce the amount of pressure needed to store the same amount of gas. This allows even small vehicles to be easily converted to NG. In addition, when used in conjunction with higher pressures, ANG allows more gas to be held in a given volume container, for more cost effective bulk transportation.
Energtek is now set to reap the benefits of their technology. In India, its subsidiary, Moregastech India Private Limited, is expected to report its first revenues in a few months, based upon demand for the cost effective transportation of NG to Indian communities not served by pipelines. And, in the Philippines, the government has given the company the go-ahead to convert a million 3-wheeled vehicles. Both projects have huge profit potentials.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (KBLB.OB)
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the development of commercially significant high performance polymers and technical fibers. Based on proprietary genetic engineering technology, the company is working with university scientists and laboratories to develop and produce polymers and protein-based materials using spider silk gene sequences.
Spider silk is one of the strongest fibers found in nature, being five times stronger than steel of the same diameter. Some of spider silk's most significant properties include its extreme flexibility and resistance to breaking under severe strains. Presently, there is no known way to produce spider silk in commercial quantities. Spiders are cannibalistic and cannot be raised in concentrated colonies, hence Kraig Biocraft's attempt to use genetic engineering for producing spider silk with silkworms.
The company is currently working with scientists at the University of Notre Dame to develop enzymes and strategies for conducting site specific genetic recombination of the spider silk gene. Site specific genetic recombination allows for the genetic targeting of a specific location on a specific chromosome. This is potentially critical to the company's work because of the strong influence of what geneticists refer to as “location effects.” Location effects are effects that result not from the coding of a specific gene, but from the location of that gene on a specific chromosome.
Kraig believes that spider silk has the potential to be a “super fiber” that will have numerous commercial and consumer applications. The worldwide market for high performance technical fibers is estimated to be $92 billion per year, with 50% of the market here in the US. High performance technical fibers are currently used in a wide variety of military, industrial and commercial applications requiring superior strength, toughness and flexibility. According to a research report by Emerging Growth Research, this market has experienced significant growth over the past 10 years and is expected to continue to grow at a robust rate for the foreseeable future.
Sector 10 Inc. (SECI.OB)
Sector 10 Inc. is a company focused on becoming the world's leading provider of mobile and stationary emergency life response equipment. The company is attempting to redefine the emergency response paradigm from centralized equipment staging to onsite pre-deployed emergency response resources.
Sector 10 is the only emergency response systems company that so strongly emphasizes the use of pre-deployed resources as the way to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce liabilities. This strategy leaves the company perfectly positioned to capitalize on an extremely fragmented industry and to change the industry's future course. While billions of tax dollars are spent on emergency response, little is spent on emergency preparedness.
This is where Sector 10's pre-deployed solutions come into play. The company's systems provide first aid supplies, life saving equipment, breathing masks, occupant tracking through a real-time 3D interface and emergency communications. Sector 10's mobile and stationary solutions are an immediate aid to those who need it most. They allows those who are caught in a disaster to “bridge the survival gap” between the time the disaster occurs and emergency responders arrive.
Sector 10 has been contacted by twenty-five countries concerning the company's patent-pending mobile and stationary emergency response units. Most customer inquiries involve the use of multiple units in settings such as high-rise buildings, hospitals and universities. Company CEO Pericles DeAvila has stated that the company is on target for meeting its goals for fiscal 2009/10 and has begun working on a 5-year business development plan, which will include an acquisition and growth strategy.
Sector 10 believes there has never been more opportunities in the industry. The company looks to capitalize on new product development and new partnerships with strategic companies as a way to achieve rapid future growth for Sector 10. The company's emphasis on pre-deployed, life-saving resources has Sector 10 uniquely positioned in the emergency response industry.
Suspect Detection Systems, Inc. (SDSS.OB)
Suspect Detection Systems, Inc. has potentially transformed the future of airport security, and possibly the security industry in general, with the introduction of a single machine. The machine is called Cogito™ and it is seen as one of the most promising counter-terror and crime prevention technologies in decades.
Cogito is essentially an automated interrogation system able to detect hostile intent. Although its most visible application is at airports around the world, the automated interrogation system is not limited to airport security. It can be used in virtually any situation requiring security screening, including law enforcement, building security, and even the screening of prospective employees. In
The process is simple, and usually takes less than 5 minutes. Passengers sit down inside a futuristic looking oval booth, facing an instructional screen and putting one hand on a sensor. The system begins to ask them questions in their own language, while sophisticated software monitors physiological responses. The questions and analysis are different, depending on the subject’s country of origin, age, and background, to filter out bias. The idea is not so much to detect specific lies, but rather to identify a pattern of behavior that is instantly matched against data collected from extensive testing around the world. When suspicious patterns are recognized, the person can be taken for additional questioning. Tests have shown a high success rate, with few false alarms.
SDS recently announced a sale of the Cogito system to a government agency in Latin America, for use in combating a wave of criminal activity in the country. The company anticipates that the installation of these first units will yield additional unit sales to the same agency later this year. The successful implementation of Cogito technology may also lead to sales at other agencies fighting crime and terror throughout the region.
Based in Israel, a country where security is taken very seriously, SDS has an impressive team supporting its mission. The company was founded by Shabtai Shoval, formerly with Israeli military intelligence, in conjunction with Amiram Levin, the former deputy head of Israel’s secret security service, and Ishayau Horowitz, the former head of the Israeli police polygraph division. Leveraging its advanced technology and team of experienced professionals, the company provides innovative solutions that can be deployed today to protect the security of tomorrow.


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The international community has said that human rights violations in western Myanmar now amount to “ethnic cleansing”. State counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, who is the de facto leader of the government, bears a heavy responsibility.
The problem began late last month in Rakhine state, when the military and police force launched clearance operations after armed groups thought to be extremists from the Rohingya ethnic minority attacked police posts.
More than 400,000 residents – just less than half of Rakhine’s Rohingya population – have since fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. The military and other forces are suspected of setting fire to villages and shooting civilians. Photos taken by satellite on September 16 show the near total destruction of 214 villages in Rakhine since operations began.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was right to express grave concern and urge Myanmar’s authorities to end military operations and allow the refugees to return. There even have been calls for Suu Kyi to return her Nobel Peace Prize, awarded when she led the democracy movement while under house arrest by the military junta.
Suu Kyi’s approach of ignoring the Rohingya issue until international criticism grows louder cannot be overlooked. In an address to her nation on Tuesday, she finally acknowledged the Rohingya were being persecuted: “We condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence.” However, she also justified the military’s actions by saying it had adhered to its code of conduct.
Late last month, an advisory commission chaired by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan completed its final report, which recommends steps including allowing the return of Rohingya residents.
Suu Kyi has indicated she will accept the recommendations. However, widespread public support for the military crackdown in Rakhine means implementing them will not be easy.
The Rohingya are considered illegal immigrants in Myanmar, where they are denied citizenship. About 90 per cent of the country’s citizens are Buddhist, and there is growing resentment against Muslims – including the Rohingya, whom many want expelled from the nation. Myanmar’s current constitution, written under junta rule, reserves one quarter of parliamentary seats for military officers. The military also controls the three ministries of Defence, Home Affairs and Border Affairs, meaning it still wields the real power when it comes to maintaining security.
As a civilian leader, Suu Kyi’s powers are limited. But if she allows the persecution of the Rohingya to go unaddressed, extremist groups such as the Islamic State could take advantage of communal tensions and discontent and stream into the region. This could fan the flames of what is now a smouldering insurgency into raging terrorism.
Suu Kyi won overwhelming support from the public when Myanmar reinstated electoral democracy two years ago. She now needs to convince the military and the people of her country to cooperate on the Rohingya issue.
Essential to her cause is international pressure on the military and assistance for the refugees.
Japan is doing its part, pledging $4 million (Bt132 million) in emergency humanitarian aid and sending a parliamentary delegation to Nay Pyi Taw. Other countries must also step up to the plate to ensure Myanmar does not slide backwards on its path of democratisation.


A BABY thought to be around one month old was found on Tuesday in a sports bag in the Sants neighbourhood of Barcelona. According to press reports, a man who was on his way to work located the infant at around 7am and alerted the emergency services.
Police sources said that the baby was wearing warm clothing and was wrapped in a blanket.
The child was taken to the Sant Joan de Deu hospital in the Catalan capital and was reportedly in a good condition.
An investigation will now take place to determine the origin of the child, and whether it was born in a hospital. Analysis of CCTV footage in the area where the discovery was made will be essential in the case.
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Animal tattoo styles make an outstanding choice if you wish to emphasize particular facets of your uniqueness. Animal tattoos are also the very best means to represent your favored attributes by acknowledging the various animals that share them with you via the art. However firstly, you need to understand what they actually suggest. Just as blossoms have various definitions in different languages, so do tattoos have various definitions for different societies. For example, a wolf tattoo symbolizes power, while a leopard tattoo symbolizes liberty. Now depending on the significance of the animal, the kind and also size of the tattoo can differ quite considerably. Cute Unique Animal Tattoos
A bear tattoo signifies strength as well as virility; this is a great animal for a biker or other people who like to stand apart their very own. It fits well when one wants to predict a challenging, manly image. Occasionally a bear tattoo represents remaining in the armed forces, given that they are often portrayed as tough animals tat.Cute Unique Animal Tattoos
Cute Unique Animal Tattoos
On the other hand, some animals represent gentleness as well as sweet taste. Felines as well as canines are usually shown as sweet and also beautiful creatures. Fish symbolsizes recovery and also good luck, such as the recovery powers of a fish that can recover injuries. Furthermore, there are angels as well as fairies that are thought about as excellent pet dogs for youngsters.Cute Unique Animal Tattoos
The word “tattoo” derives from the Tahitian word tautau. Tattoos were made use of by indigenous peoples to secure themselves from fiends. These animal tattoos typically have tribal impacts, and also they frequently stand for an animal that is viewed as a guard as well as strong creature. Amongst the prominent pets utilized for animal tattoos are lions, tigers, dolphins, sharks, dragons, scorpions and also panthers. Lions have a variety of one-of-a-kind meanings; you can include your very own to the animal tattoo, based upon the meaning of the animal you use.
Lions are typically associated with thunder, an indication of wonderful force. The strength as well as courage shown by the lion have a deep and also sensible definition. According to scriptural messages, lions usually safeguard the cubs in the mom’s womb. It is likewise claimed that the mommy lion will fiercely shield her cubs if threat methods. Due to its natural toughness, it is an animal that is likewise generally used as a fighter in battle.
A bear tattoo symbolizes vigor, and also it is made use of by a number of various pets. These consist of, elephants, fish, hippos and also swan. A bear is one more animal with a variety of unique depictions. For instance, it is typically paired with a lion or a dragon because the lion is meant to be the king of beasts.
Dolphins are also viewed as good luck animals. The symbol of Dolphin represents love and also friendship. Dolphins are always seen with friendly as well as wondrous faces. There are also tales regarding Dolphins that were caught and also made to function as bait by pirates. Because of this, the symbol of Dolphin has not shed its meaning equalize to this date.
There are numerous people who pick a certain animal for their tattoos, they should bear in mind that the icon they have selected have to constantly represent something positive for them. It ought to never ever be simple symbolism, because after that it would certainly lose its value. On top of that, a tattoo is a permanent mark on the skin. One must be sure that what they have actually selected is really the best choice for them. The tattoo needs to likewise be something that they will always be proud to show off.
Peacock Tattoos is perhaps one of the most typical amongst all tattoos. There are several reasons behind its popularity. First is that Peacocks are birds. This meaning means that peacocks are fortunate. It also stands for the beauty and also magnificence of the bird. Hence, many people take into consideration having peacock tattoo designs as a result of its favorable definitions plus its being among one of the most flexible tattoos you can have.
Another reason that people consider having Peacock Tattoo is that the icon has bird like significances. One of these meanings is that Peacocks stand for poise and appeal. This is why individuals who wish to have such a tattoo get one to flaunt it to others. On top of that, they get this tattoo since they like the imaginative styles. With such a design, it can be assured that they can conveniently customize it based upon their choices when the moment comes that they intend to alter the design.
There are some people who do not really like the concept of animal tattoos in general. Some believe that tattoos have adverse definitions as well as it is rather unsuitable for them to have it. This might be true since tattoos have different meanings for different individuals. Even if it might be real for some, it does not matter what individuals believe due to the fact that having actually animal tattoos tattooed on their bodies will still make them really feel excellent about themselves.


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Nankinmachi Shunsetsu Festival (南京町春節祭)
A local take on Chinese New Year, the biggest event of the year in China, held in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture's Chinatown and the surrounding area. Held since 1987, the event was designated a Regional Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the city of Kobe in 1997. A variety of fun-filled events are held during the festival, such as a parade of people dressed as Chinese historical figures, rapid mask changing bian lian performances from Sichuan, Chinese lion dances, and a raffle featuring fabulous prizes.
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Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture's main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country's most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.


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Twiddlemuffs are a great resource for people who suffer from Alzheimer's, dementia, ADHD or simply have inquisitive hands. They provide stimulation activities for restless hands that help sooth, calm and relax.
A lot of care has been put into choosing the fidgets to ensure that they provide a mix of different textures and activities for inquisitive hands.
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Artist Vanessa German's ARThouse (TMSIDK podcast 28)
Vanessa German and "America’s Most Violent Neighborhood"
Vanessa German is a multidisciplinary artist and poet. She has done TEDx talks at MIT, Harvard, and Pittsburgh. She lives in Homewood, a Pittsburgh neighborhood that The Rachel Maddow Show called, "One of America’s Most Violent Neighborhoods." In response to that violence, German began inviting children to make art with her on her front porch. This club quickly outgrew her front porch and she found an empty house and dubbed it ARThouse. You can donate to her project here.
ARThouse is important. We need it because it provides a safe, creative environment for children and neighbors to come together, to experience the power and energy of their creative minds. It is doubly, tripley, quadruply important because all of this good happens in a neighborhood that most people don't hear about unless something violent and tragic has occurred. It is important because the children in this neighborhood demanded it. Insisted upon having a space that they could walk to, to be safe, to be creative, to have fun, to discover and express themselves.
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Cartoonists Tom Scioli and Ed Piskor share a studio in Pittsburgh. We visited their studio to talk about what it’s like being professional comic book artists, selling their work, nostalgia, research, color theory, anger management, and “skewmorphism!”
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If you can build a cloud infrastructure, you can build a business. Companies are overwhelmingly turning to cloud computing to set up or bolster their network, and it’s easy to see why. It allows on-demand access to processing power, a la carte services, and nearly unlimited storage, all without adding extra systems and the maintenance […]
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These sticks are designed to help cutely support the plants you want growing upward! We have options in the shape of a leaf, snake, or palm.
Featuring a neon pothos and modera pot.
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Select Local Delivery or In-Store/ Curbside Pickup at checkout. Local delivery to Claremore, Owasso, Tulsa and all those small cities in between, available Tuesday through Saturday. Date for delivery/pick up will be retrieved in the checkout process.
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I always put it in first regardless of uphill downhill or flat. I always clutch in, start car check, shifter to put it in neutral, and then clutch out. Been doing the exact same sequence every time for over 15 years.
I don't see why I wouldn't put it in gear. It's like a second "safety" hand brake.


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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A vacation nightmare is nearly over as the San Diego woman injured parasailing in Mexico is beginning her medical journey in the United States.
Katie Malone has been at UCSD Medical Center ever since landing at Brown Field late Tuesday night on a private life flight.
The 29-year-old has a broken pelvis, sacrum along with several other serious injuries from falling after the parasailing device she was attached to broke off the boat.
“It just makes your heart drop,” said Brendan Malone on the video of his sister attached to a parachute being blown around, “but ever since we got back in the states… it’s a pretty full heart and full of smiles knowing that Katie is doing a lot better now.”
Doctors in Mexico did all they could in treating her broken jaw and other trauma, but swelling at the base of her brain had them urging Katie to be treated back in the United States.
Katie did not have medical trip insurance so donations by hundreds of people and even a phone call by former U.S. Congressman. Duncan Hunter Sr. to the embassy made sure she got home.
“We just thank anyone that had their hands in it and we know God had his hands in it,” said her mother Sidona Malone, “she is such a trooper.”
Katie's surgery is scheduled for Wednesday night and she is expected to be in the hospital for several weeks.


A method of detecting a metal in a sample comprising a plurality of metal is disclosed. The method comprises providing the sample comprising a metal to be detected. The sample is added to a reagent solution comprising an enzyme and a substrate, where the enzyme is inhibited by the metal to be detected. An array of chelating agents is used to eliminate the inhibitory effects of additional metals in the sample. An enzymatic activity in the sample is determined and compared to an enzymatic activity in a control solution to detect the metal to be detected. A method of determining a concentration of the metal in the sample is also disclosed. A method of detecting a valence state of a metal is also disclosed.
The United States Government has rights in the following invention pursuant to Contract No. DE-AC07-99ID 13727 between the United States Department of Energy and Bechtel BWXT Id., LLC and pursuant to National Science Foundation Contract No 997217.


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This fall marks the start of VWRC's third field season implementing riparian restoration work throughout the Verde Watershed. VWRC is a public/private partnership that brings together pubic land managers, private landowners, local municipalities and non-profits organizations that are working collaboratively to improve riparian habitat by controlling invasive plants and encouraging native plant recruitment along the Verde River and its tributaries.
Field crews from The Vetraplex (local Veterans) and AZ Conservation Corps (young adults) have completed two weeks of training and have started to remove giant reed and salt cedar plants from lower Oak Creek.
During the next 6 months field crews will also work on restoration project on the Upper Verde River near the headwaters and between Perkinsville and Sycamore Canyon and on the Verde River in Clarkdale and Cottonwood on private properties, Town of Clarkdale and in the Jail Trail area at Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
Field crews will be removing four priority plants that threaten the health of our river system, they include: saltcedar, tree of heaven, Russian olive and giant reed.
This year's field crews are supported by funding from the Walton Family Foundation, AZ State Forestry, US Fish and Wildlife Services, Coconino National Forest, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, AZ Conservation Corps, Yavapai County Resource Advisory Council (RAC), Yavapai County Community Foundation and AZ Game and Fish, Friends of Verde River Greenway as well as from private donors from throughout the community.
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AMERICA'S Centricity Music have released an album by Nebraska-based Remedy Drive. 'Resuscitate: The Acoustic Sessions' is an acoustic version of their 2012 album 'Resuscitate Me'. The project is their ninth studio album.The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.


Picea - HPS System
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In the energy center, all components are tightly integrated to provide maximum performance within limited space. Everything from a single source: batteries, power electronics, ventilation equipment, electrolyzer, fuel cell or the HPS energy manager. All components are integrated in a closed system – compact with a small footprint.
The hydrogen storage system is your personal seasonal storage which stores the energy produced in the summer for use during the winter months. The hydrogen storage is absolutely safe and can be installed both inside and outside. We will be happy to advise you to find the ideal storage place.
HPS systems are fully integrated. This means that you will get all components needed for a safe, cost-effective as well as efficient storage and use of electricity as a complete package. Components such as battery, fuel cell, electrolyzer and other energy conversion components have been integrated and optimized. Based on the special match of all components and the patented functions, all components work together safely and enable optimum performance and efficiency. Energy independence requires proper conditions on-site.
The HPS system offers a tightly integrated concept. In contrast to other commercially available systems with less performance, the HPS solution does not require large space or conversions within the building. All interfaces between our system and your house are standardized.
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HPS allows you to maximize your independence. All energy produced is efficiently stored and converted. Get the best out of your photovoltaic solar system with HPS. Our energy management is predicting energy yield and consumption. This allows us to determine the most economic system for you. We consider the geographic location of your home, the calculation of your solar energy production as well as your individual energy needs.
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Ocean city Senior Week RENTALS
Ocean City Senior Week is an exhilarating and much-anticipated celebration for high school graduates. Located in the beautiful coastal town of Ocean City, Maryland, Senior Week offers an unforgettable experience filled with sun, sand, and endless entertainment. From relaxing on the pristine beaches to exploring the iconic boardwalk and enjoying the vibrant nightlife, Senior Week in Ocean City is a time for seniors to bond with their friends, make lifelong memories, and embrace the excitement of transitioning into a new chapter of their lives. With a wide range of activities, attractions, and accommodations to choose from, Ocean City provides the perfect backdrop for an incredible Senior Week getaway.


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First weekend in the new house and neighborhood was defiantly a pleasant one!
Saturday bought the sun and as much as I love to sleep in the new house gets a whole lot of morning sunlight and its fabulous to wake up to! If there is ever a time for a unhealthy albeit delicious breakfast it is in the weekend for sure! To my delight just one block away is a cute French patiesseri, Simply Paris Even closer to home is a cute practical vege market! The weekends are going to be that much better now with all these great eateries and produce on our footstep! There is even a great walking/cycling track on the hill behind the house!
Top- City Chic
Skirt/Belt- City Chic
Leggings- The Warehouse
From the fresh tomatoes and baby carrots came inspiration to the next installments of a fancy dinner at home for two. Parsnip and potato mash, Roasted baby carrots, roasted truss tomatos and steak fillet stuffed with spinach, danish feta and sun-dried tomato!
I also made a Vanilla bean greek yogurt panna cotta for desert, but that got eaten before i even had a chance to snap a photo! Tasted that good!
Does anyone have any favorite recipes they would like to share?


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Alex Trebek mourned by celebrity fans, friends, and Jeopardy! contestants
The Jeopardy! game show host lost his battle against pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8.
The West Wing cast has reunited and wants you... to vote
The cast and creator of NBC's beloved political drama join forces to get out the vote during this crucial election year. How the show changed their lives and found a new generation of fans — and why it matters more than ever.
Marlee Matlin finds (and wears) her old Oscars dress during coronavirus quarantine
"At least the dress still fits 33 years later!" she tweeted.