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What’s the difference between a photo tour and a workshop? One is geared toward taking you around and letting you shoot on your own, while the other is planned to teach a specific curriculum in a more controlled setting. My approach falls somewhere in between, combining my teaching skills and knowledge of the locations and birds to help you get the most out of your trip. My goal is that you return home with a gallery of images you are very proud of and that you are an even better photographer than you were when the trip started. And you have an amazing time.
My photo tours are designed to get us to the most productive locations with exciting subjects so we can focus on making great images. The places listed below are some of the best classrooms on Earth. I offer instruction in the field while we are shooting together to help you find the best opportunities, choose a spot to shoot from for a pleasing perspective, and get the right exposure to create artistic images. We will discuss and practice the skills you want to learn throughout the trip. Regardless of your skill level, if you are looking to improve your photography, I can help. Join me for an adventure with lots of learning!
July 2020 - to be announced soon
Join me for a very unique opportunity to spend the week in a comfortable log home in rural central Wisconsin and immerse yourself in some great bird photography on and around the lake!
I have had the great pleasure of sharing adventures with many wonderful friends. Here's what some have shared after our photo tours...
I took my first photography workshop from Bryan at “Wings over Willcox” in 2015. I was rewarded with the opportunity to spend the day with a fun teacher, a knowledgeable “birder” and a very accomplished, award-winning photographer. The result was an enjoyable workshop that resulted in a significant improvement in my wildlife photography. I have since been shooting with Bryan numerous times including Madera Canyon, Bosque del Apache, the Miller Canyon area in the Huachuca Mountains and every year at Whitewater Draw. Each adventure is filled with new species, improved techniques and wonderful stories. He is never at a loss to tell you about his 8th grade students, Midwest family or his beloved Chicago Cubs. If you get the opportunity to go on a field trip with Bryan, I would recommend you sign up!!
I was fortunate to be on the initial Bryan Holliday photo workshop to Barrow, Alaska. It was a "bucket list" experience for me. Bryan's knowledge of the area and the targeted bird species maximized our time photographing. Bryan's technical knowledge and teaching techniques were a major reason why I came away from the shoot with a portfolio of nearly every expected targeted species, plus a few unexpected. I would recommend Bryan to any photographer, whether a novice of professional. Bryan is the consummate photographer, teacher, and tour leader.
In June of 2017 I had the opportunity to join Bryan and a mutual friend for a week of birding photography in Barrow. I had been told by my friend that Bryan was an exceptional photographer but was still surprised by the extent of his knowledge. He was especially helpful in explaining techniques for capturing birds in flight and the need to work in the manual settings mode. An additional benefit for me was his knowledge of the pluses and minuses of various equipment options. This eventually led me to upgrade to the Canon 5D Mark IV and to pair it with the Canon 400 DO IS II Lens - a combination that has worked wonderfully. When you attend a workshop you obviously expect knowledgeable instruction. A very big bonus is when your leader is personable, readily approachable and a general pleasure to associate with - all of which Bryan most certainly is. If you should decide to accompany Bryan to Barrow, you will increase your bird photography skills while enjoying the unique environment that is Barrow. After all, where else can you reliably see and photograph all four species of Eiders and find Red Phalaropes on many ponds?
I recently spent a fabulous 5 days photographing birds with Bryan Holliday at Bosque del Apache. I learned more in 5 days in his company than I would have in 5 years on my own!
Bird Photography Workshop: Battiste’s Bed, Breakfast, & Birds
March 10-12, 2019
Join me at Tony and Julie's amazing B&B for a fun bird photography getaway. Learn to shoot and edit!


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© Miri WTPOTUS August 9, 2012
The progressive left severely criticized the CEO of Chick-fil-A for daring to tell a religious publication that he supports traditional marriage. Some stated that those who hold similar views are better off not speaking at all. They warned CEO Dan Cathy that by publicly voicing his personal religious views, he made his company the target of boycotts. They also took his company to task for financially supporting what some “progressive” organizations characterize as “hate groups”.
The goal of such criticism, of course, is intimidation. The goal is to “discourage” Christians like Mr. Cathy from speaking out and also from using his money to support organizations with which he agrees. This is not unlike what conservatives experience when they donate to conservative causes. The rabid criticism, from the left, of the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United is an example.
Christians should be seen and not heard, and they do not have a right to fund organizations that support their religious or political views, if their views are in opposition to the views of the progressive left [emphasis added to all quotes].
The groups Chick-fil-A gives to include the Family Research Council and Exodus International,according to Equality Matters, an initiative associated with the progressive Watchdog group, Media Matters. The Family Research Council is designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, while Exodus International is a Christian Ministry that has long endorsed ex-gay therapy, a controversial practice of “curing” gay people that mainstream mental health organizations have disavowed. (In recent months, the president of Exodus has tried to distance his group from the idea that gay people can be “cured.”)
Now, some of us would call the Southern Poverty Law Center a “hate group”, and Media Matters has a close association with George Soros, whom many consider to be a not very nice man; but you don’t see those caveats in the Huffington Post article, written by “gay voice” advocate Lila Shapiro. Of course, it all depends upon your political and religious views, which we’re still allowed to have in this country, at the moment.
According to some, there’s no end to the “hate” of those pro-traditional-marriage Christians. Some “gay voices” were even offended by the turnout for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. Now Christians aren’t even supposed to assemble, if by doing so they offend the sensibilities of those with whom they disagree.
The Shapiro article contains a slide show identifying companies that have been boycotted for pro-gay political speech, political activities, or advertisements, including:
Oreo, Betty Crocker, Levis, Cheerios, American Apparel, Walt Disney World Resort, Starbucks, Wheaties, Procter and Gamble (Tide, Pampers, Crest), Microsoft, The Home Depot, Girl Scouts, Macy’s, Pepsico (Pepsi, Fritos, Quaker Oats, Gatorade), Safeway, Old Navy, Target, J. C. Penney, Pillsbury, Walgreen’s, Ford, GAP, Green Giant.
Fair enough. Boycotts or buycotts. We all have the same rights. People on both sides of any issue are free to vote with their feet. They’re free to spend or not spend their own money wherever they choose.
But there’s one big honking difference here. You don’t see mayors or alderpersons, or community activists who have the ear of government officials, threatening to illegally use the powers of government to openly discriminate against companies that are headed by Christians who happened to exercise their constitutional rights of freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
The most amazing part of this entire story was how unfazed these politicians were about their thuggish threats. It’s as if they have NO CLUE about the law and the Constitution, even though some are lawyers and some have made it a career to fight for civil rights. Note how Shapiro framed it:
Elected officials have urged Chick-fil-A to stay out of their cities…
Thomas Menino, Mayor of Boston:
I was angry to learn on the heels of your prejudiced statements about your search for a site to locate in Boston. There is no place for discrimination on Boston’s Freedom Trail and no place for your company alongside it.
Chicago Alderman Proco “Joe” Moreno:
“Because of this man’s ignorance, I will now be denying Chick-fil-A’s permit to open a restaurant in the 1st Ward.” … Moreno, meanwhile, said it will take “more than words” to get him to reverse course.
“They’d have to do a complete 180,” the alderman said. “They’d have to work with LGBT groups in terms of hiring, and there would have to be a public apology from (Cathy).”
Moreno did the 180. Maybe the ACLU coming down on the side of Chick-fil-A had something to do with that.
Rick Garcia, Chicago gay activist:
“I think it’s important that the city sends a message that we want business here … but what we can’t have and don’t want are businesses that have discriminatory roles,” Garcia said, adding that he’s a defender of free speech.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel:
The anti-gay views openly espoused by the president of a fast food chain … have run afoul of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a local alderman, who are determined to block Chick-fil-A from expanding in Chicago.
“Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago values. They’re not respectful of our residents, our neighbors and our family members. And if you’re gonna be part of the Chicago community, you should reflect Chicago values,” Emanuel said.
Openly gay New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn,
who wants to be mayor:
wrote to NYU President John Sexton asking the school to boot the Chick-Fil-A location from its campus — the only one in the city.
She told the Daily News editorial board Tuesday that she waited to do so until after NYU’s controversial expansion had cleared the Council because she didn’t “want there to be any misimpression that there was any connection.”
The 2013 mayoral contender said she used official Council letterhead for her Saturday missive because she thought “it would be ridiculous if I wrote on personal stationery to the president of the university.”
NYU spokesman John Beckman said Cathy’s comments “are out of step with NYU’s views on this matter,” and that the school’s University Senate would reexamine in the fall whether to keep the chicken shop on campus.
San Francisco mayor Edwin M. Lee tweeted:
Closest #ChickFilA to San Francisco is 40 miles away & I strongly recommend that they not try to come any closer.
For now, these progressive thugs have backed off, although we don’t know what’s going to happen with NYU, a private institution, but one that probably receives tax dollars and must follow federal law.
I recently wrote a post about NEO-COMS and their plans to force religious people and institutions out of the public sphere. Illinois bishop, Daniel R. Jenky of the Diocese of Peoria, sees through the plan, which uses issues like gay marriage, abortion, and contraception against Catholics, in order to prevent them from providing health care, foster care, and adoption services. He gets it. Says Jenky,
Hitler and Stalin, at their better moments, would just barely tolerate some churches remaining open, but would not tolerate any competition with the state in education, social services, and health care. In clear violation of our First Amendment rights, Barack Obama – with his radical, pro abortion and extreme secularist agenda, now seems intent on following a similar path.
In my previous post, I wrote about how Catholic bishops are becoming mobilized this election, in defense of the religious rights of Catholics (and other Christians, by extension). The bishops warned that they would resist totalitarianism in a letter in which they made clear
that the free exercise of religion is being defined down to a bare “freedom of worship.” That is, religious people are allowed to think and pray as they want in their homes and churches, but they cannot follow the dictates of their conscience when they provide services to the public.
Christians are not to provide services to the public, and now they’re also not to speak publicly about their religious beliefs.
In the neo-com view, religious people should be forbidden to speak, to assemble, to donate to causes of their choice, and even to engage in commerce, if their beliefs are in opposition to the views of the neo-coms.

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Davido – A Good Time (Album)
DMW Music singer ‘Davido’ unveils his latest studio effort which he titled “A Good Time“. The album contains Seventeen Solid tracks both released singles like “If”, “Fall” , “Blow My Mind“, “Assurance” and also “Risky” and unheard releases.
The album “A Good Time” serves as Davido Third musical project which follows up ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ released 2012 and ‘Son of Mercy’ released (2016).
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The featured artiste on the album includes Naira Marley, Zlatan, Summer Walker, Gunna, Peruzzi, Dremo, A Boogie With Da Hoody & Yonda).
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It’s been 7 years since I last dropped a complete body of work. A LONG TIME. Since my first album you’ve been with me and watched me develop, grow. Progress, regress, and progress again. A TURBULENT TIME. Since then I’ve lost too many loved ones. HARD TIMES. But I have also gained 3 beautiful littles ones. A BLESSED TIME. To crown it, I found the love of my life. A BLISSFUL TIME. I’m grateful for all of this. I’m grateful to have been through this journey with all your support. And I’m grateful to be able to share this project which signifies the point of my life I am at right now. What I’m currently having. What you should always make sure you have no matter what you are going through. “A GOOD TIME!!”
Stream and listen to the album below:


Power wheels license plate
5 ways to upgrade your car license plate
While driving or parking in the lot, our honk-worthy front Custom Power Wheels Aluminum License Plates designs allow you to shout-out your attitude or cause. Our eye-catching custom license plate front is water-resistant, and each of these adorable car accessories is made of sturdy aluminum. For drivers who have novelty plates on the back of their cars, this customized plate is a great addition. The decorative plate is 12″ x 6″ in size and will suit most vehicles. Choose from a variety of designs for your license plate cover, including decorative plates, cute plates, vanity license plates, and customized license plates for any hobby. Military, political, and humorous license plates, as well as hobbies you can’t get enough of, are all very common.
How we made our lol surprise ride on car from our old
The Ministry of Land, Housing, Transport and Tourism Land Transportation Offices in Japan issue vehicle registration plates for motor vehicles on behalf of the national government. Certain vehicles with small engine displacements, on the other hand, are registered by the local municipality rather than the national government.
The number on the top line is a vehicle class code, which ranges from 0 to 9 and shows the type of vehicle. The length, width, and height of the vehicle, as well as the engine displacement, all contribute to this. Passenger vehicles with engine displacements of less than 2000 cc are issued 5-series license plates, while those with engine displacements of 2,000 cc (120 cu in) or more are issued 3-series license plates.
The Imperial household’s official vehicles are excluded from the obligation to display such plates. Other plates are required for official vehicles of the Self-Defense Forces, foreign diplomats, and the US military.
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The Jaguar XK120 is an iconically stunning roadster, and this miniature version does a fine job of capturing its look. The 110cc single-cylinder engine and three-speed semi-automatic gearbox power the compact convertible. The system will propel the vehicle up to 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour), and it includes functioning headlights, a whistle, an electric starter, and turn signals.
Given its diminutive scale, this Shelby Cobra 427 exudes big elegance. Rather than a large block V8, this one has a single cylinder 100-cc engine. However, the side-exit exhaust is completely available. The eyes in the Cobras on the seats have LED lights in them, which is a nice touch.
The small car should have a sporty driving experience. A 110-cc single-cylinder engine provides power and propels the Aston Martin to a top speed of 40 mph (64 kph). A fully independent suspension and disc brakes on both ends are also included.
A genuine Ferrari 250 GT California Spider is highly valuable. With that in mind, the $20,000 to $30,000 estimate for this one seems to be a steal. The Rosso Corso paint is also a perfect match.
Mercedes benz “aria child” mercedes gl450 power
Meet Oliver and his Jeep with Power Wheels. Oliver is the grandson of one of my closest friends. Oliver has Cerebral Palsy, but don’t let that fool you; he enjoys riding in a power wheels vehicle just like every other child. Oliver has some spastic movements that prevent him from driving the jeep on his own. He likes his brother and all, but who wants to ride around in someone else’s power wheels jeep when you can have your own?
We have the technology to make it so Oliver can ride solo and drive his jeep with the rest of the neighborhood kids, even though he doesn’t have power over where his jeep goes. Dad would use an RC system to accomplish this. Below, I’ll try to set out as best I can how you can do it yourself. I couldn’t find any definitive instructions for hooking up the electrical, what to take out, what to bring in, and so on, so hopefully this will be of interest to any potential builders.
The finished Jeep is seen in the video below, along with the features that went into it. Skip to the very last move if you want to see Oliver in the Jeep and his reaction. There are 6 minutes of Oliver and his mates, as well as the excitement that ensues, available to view.


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Analysis of the Lottery
The Lotto is a movie based on the short stow of the same name by Shirley Jackson. The story happens in a small village, where individuals held an anniversary activity of lottery game. One person in the town is arbitrarily picked, and the individual who got the lottery game would be struck to death by stones for the sake of harvest of the list below year. In my opinion, “The Lotto’ is a surprise and scary story. The film starts under a friendly atmosphere. Individuals in the town are close and knowledgeable about each other. Prior to the lotto, everyone appears in a peace mind and friendly to each other. For instance, Mrs.
Hutchinson arrives late, just with a reason of “forgetting what day it was”. They talk to each other as normal offer me a false impression that the lotto is an occasion comparable as the square dance that is welcomed and festive. Expect that the winner Of the lottery will get a reward, cash or something. Mr. Warner who was the oldest individual in the town states with pride, “Seventy-seventh year I have actually remained in the Lottery.” I constantly believe the lottery game is a pleasant event till the very minute Testis screams when she sees her hubby pick the black dot The inclusion surprises me that the winners fate is death by family and friends.
With this conclusion, the film ends up being a scary story. The movie centers on the actions of each town people from an unbiased point of view to show the blind obedience, less of rationality and vicious cold of human nature of the entire town individuals. In this ordinary town, everybody understands each other. However, when Testis gets the black spot, Mrs. Delicacies informs her, “Be a great sport Testis.” People’s reflection to the harsh thing is quite cold-blooded. This movie provides a weak point in human individuals.
Lotto as such a horrible activity for so many years, with no objections or questions asked. Even someone questions the lottery game has actually been addressed with “There has actually always been a lottery game.” Even people might not be totally comfortable with the occasion, but everybody still accompanies it. Nobody openly expresses fear or disgust toward the lottery. Even Testis gets along and pretending to be pleased to be present prior to she gets the black spot. I think if Testis is not the target, she will also toss the stones to the winner.
The movie shows hypocrisy and human weak point in the village. It is horrible when individuals always depending on the traditions, especially some ruthless sacrificial ceremonies like the lottery game. The vacation atmosphere and surprised conclusion of the lottery intensify the horror of the story. The horror of the lottery game is not only the cruel habits of individuals, but likewise unconcerned reflection to the victim. They feel not guilt to the victim, and even delighted when they throw the stones. The prowling evil of human kind is one of the most scary thing that showed by the movie.

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Biden to Meet With Democrats on Pushing His Economic Agenda
The president sat down separately with Democratic leaders and lawmakers from both chambers in his quest advance trillions of dollars in spending.,
In a day of meetings with Democrats, Biden seeks to bridge party chasms over his economic agenda.
President Biden hosted a series of meetings on Wednesday with Democratic lawmakers, including party leaders, as he worked to smooth over deep divisions within his party about his multi-trillion-dollar domestic agenda.
In a series of Oval Office meetings that continued throughout the afternoon, Mr. Biden huddled with the two top Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, and separately with nearly two dozen lawmakers from across the ideological range of his party.
The flurry of meetings came as both pieces of his economic agenda — a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and a second, expansive $3.5 trillion social safety net package that supporters intend to push through with only Democratic votes — appear to be on a collision course, with moderate and liberal Democrats jockeying for leverage in a narrowly divided Congress.
In essence, Mr. Biden’s entire agenda faces a make-or-break moment, with an array of policy disagreements — over how large the domestic policy package should be and how to pay for and structure the programs it funds — standing in the way of action on any of it.
Speaking at her daily news conference, Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said that as the voting on the economic legislation neared, “there needs to be a deeper engagement by the president. That’s what you’re seeing happen today.”
Mr. Biden, she said, “sees his role as uniting and as working to bring together people over common agreement and on a path forward.”
The lawmakers invited to negotiate with Mr. Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday included centrist Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, Mike Thompson of California and Stephanie Murphy of Florida, as well as Representative Pramila Jayapal, the chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Senator Bernie Sanders, the liberal independent from Vermont who chairs the Budget Committee; Ron Wyden of Oregon, the chairman of the Finance Committee; and Patty Murray of Washington, a member of Democratic leadership, were also slated to head to the White House, as were Senators Jon Tester, from conservative-leaning Montana, and Mark Warner of Virginia.
Senators Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, centrists who have balked at the price tag of the social safety net plan, also planned to attend, according to their offices.
“We’ve got to do some negotiating moving forward,” Mr. Tester said on Wednesday. “I don’t think that’s a big secret.”
Liberal Democrats in the House remain adamant that they will withhold their votes for the infrastructure bill, which passed the Senate earlier this year, until that chamber approves the $3.5 trillion package. Without the Liberals backing, Democrats are almost certain to fall short of the votes they need to win approval of the infrastructure measure in the House, where Ms. Pelosi has committed to bringing it up by Monday.
Returning to the Capitol after meeting with Mr. Biden, neither Ms. Pelosi nor Mr. Schumer shared many details about the discussions, although they projected confidence that Congress would be able to deliver the measures.
“We are on schedule — that’s all I will say,” Ms. Pelosi told reporters. “We’re calm, and everybody’s good and our work’s almost done.”
Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, said Wednesday morning that liberals could not negotiate a final package if more conservative Democrats would not present a counteroffer to the $3.5 trillion measure they have agreed to.
At the very least, he said, Democrats of all stripes need an ironclad, public agreement on a total spending number over 10 years and some core elements that would be in the package, such as an expanded, permanent child care tax credit, a per-child tax credit, and some aggressive climate change provisions, such as a clean energy standard.
Ms. Jayapal is preparing to make the case to Mr. Biden that linking the infrastructure bill to the social policy measure is not a matter of political horse-trading, but a substantive demand.
Liberal lawmakers, she argues, would not have agreed to a traditional infrastructure package funding roads, bridges and tunnels that will promote fossil fuel usage unless they knew a substantial climate change measure would also be enacted, to ensure the vehicles on those new highways would be electric, with a bolstered electricity infrastructure to support them.
For weeks, progressives have insisted that their support for the infrastructure package was contingent on the scope and success of the larger package, which carries most of their ambitions. Democrats plan to push through that bill under a fast-track budget process known as reconciliation that shields it from a filibuster, but because of their slim margins of control in the House and Senate, it can only pass if virtually every member of their party supports it.
With Ms. Sinema and Mr. Manchin warning that they will not back a package so large, and moderates in the House reluctant to vote on a measure that will not become law, Ms. Pelosi has said she will not proceed with infrastructure bill until it is clear what the Senate can pass.


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If you’re anything like me, you’ll constantly be on the lookout for new products, techniques or treatments to keep your eyebrows in good shape. As much as a monthly wax/thread topped up with a daily comb through and filler can do the job of framing your face nicely, sometimes you just want something a little more permanent.
This is where the eyebrow treatment of 2016 (and 2017 too, I bet) comes in. Microblading, if you haven’t heard about it already, is a permanent treatment to give fuller brows that look natural. Microblading involves very thin, short hair-like strokes being tattooed on to the desired shape of the brow. The before and after images of the treatment speak for themselves.
Karen Betts’ Microblading Technique
“It’s incredibly important to me and my team that the brows we create suit the facial shape, thickness and natural colouring of the person; to make the brows look natural.” – Karen Betts
The Queen of Brows, Karen Betts (who also brought us HD Brows, FYI), is the go-to person when it comes to microblading. She has twenty years experience using the technique and has developed her own elite team who aim to create the best natural looking brows as possible. Karen’s technique involves using a small handheld device with a sharp blade at the bottom to draw small hair-like strokes onto the brows. Karen uses KB PRO Pigments that are designed to blend in with her client’s natural hair colouring.
For more information on Karen Betts and her microblading techniques you can visit her website here.

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Russian Expert Assessed the Chances of Ivanka Trump to Take a Serious Political Post
OREANDA-NEWS. According to RIA Novosti Ivan Timofeev, program director of the Russian International Affairs Council, the daughter and adviser of the current US President Donald Trump, Ivanka will find it difficult to apply for a serious post in politics due to the lack of sufficient political experience and points. In addition, according to the expert, it cannot be said that she showed herself strongly in politics during the presidency of her father, Donald Trump.
As the Washington Post reported, citing its own sources close to the Trump family, the daughter of the current President of the United States, Ivanka, may start her own political career after her father leaves the post of head of state.
According to Ivan Timofeev, there were talks about the continuation of Ivanka Trump's political career even during the last elections, this topic somehow appeared in the press not only in relation to Ivanka, but also other members of the outgoing president's family. But big questions are raised by Ivanka's prospects as a public politician, because the decision on nomination is made by the party. According to Timofeev, the party will want to see a person who is likely to be a strong candidate in the presidential elections.
In addition, according to the expert, in America there are now many young politicians with serious experience who have more political points than Ivanka Trump.
The expert believes that during Trump's presidency, he did not notice any serious political points and dividends behind Ivanka. He thinks she hasn't shown herself seriously. In his opinion, she cannot be compared with Princess Diana, who had a serious public authority, she was loved and adored. Or even if we recall Raisa Maksimovna Gorbacheva, many did not like her, but she was a noticeable figure, she had authority, that's for sure. Timofeev does not yet see what Ivanka's merits are.


For the right handed version I like Verypink‘s method, which starts 30 seconds in.
If holding yarn with the left hand, then Garnstudio‘s video is useful.
This cast on is not only stretchy, it also creates a nicely chained edge. There are again many videos of it, this is the one by Knitfreedom is one of those I personally like best. One note – since the method really kicks in at the third “wrap”, I generally cast the first slipnot and work the first two stitches with scrap yarn, then start using the working yarn. In this way the cast on is all uniform.


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Our basic recipe
We pour 500 ml of water onto 30 g of freshly ground coffee beans. We pour in 500 ml of water completely within approx. 2 min 30 seconds so that the extraction is completely completed after approx. 3 min 30 seconds.
Step 1: Weigh the coffee beans
For 500 ml of water, we recommend using 30 g of coffee. This means that there is around 60 g of coffee for 1 liter of water.
Step 2: moisten the paper filter
Place the paper filter in the Hario V60 porcelain filter and moisten it with hot water so that the flavors in the paper are removed.
Step 3: Pour ground coffee into the filter
Grind the coffee beans just before brewing and put the ground coffee in the paper filter.
Step 4: moisten the coffee grounds
The ground coffee is moistened with hot water (92 - 94 ° Celsius). You should pour about twice as much water on the coffee as the weight of the powder (with 30 g of ground coffee, about 60 g of water).
Step 5: 30 seconds pre-brewing ("Blooming")
The process of pre-brewing is known in specialist circles as “blooming”. In the blooming phase, the ground coffee swells (“blossoms”). This causes carbon dioxide to escape from the coffee. The finished coffee will later taste softer and fuller. If the coffee does not swell, this is a sign that the coffee is no longer fresh.
Step 6: stir while blooming
To ensure that all of the coffee grounds are moistened during the blooming phase, you can gently stir the moist powder with a spoon.
Step 7: keep adding water
After the 30-second blooming phase, you need to add more water. It is best to always pour directly onto the coffee using a thin stream of water in slow circular movements. You should pour all of the coffee carefully and evenly. Please do not pour onto the filter walls, as this will cause water to pass the coffee powder without extracting coffee.
Step 8: stir again
When you have poured water up to about 2-3 cm below the edge of the filter, you have to stir gently again. Stirring prevents coffee from sticking to the edge.
Step 9: Pour more water regularly
The coffee-water solution is kept at the right level by regular topping up with slow, even circular movements. This process is repeated until the required amount of water (here: 500 ml) is reached.
Step 10: extraction finished
When you have poured 500 ml of water in 2 - 3 minutes, the coffee extraction should be finished. The remaining coffee grounds should look dry and the surface should be relatively flat.
Step 11: stir
Before drinking, stir the coffee briefly or swivel the coffee pot.
Step 12: Pour in and let it cool down.
Now you can pour your freshly prepared pour-over coffee. It is best to wait a little before you drink. Then the fine fruit acids come out better.

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The popular opinion about time zones is that they are hard, complicated and there are just too many of them. There are hundreds of time zones (depending on how you count them), yeah I know there really is only around 24 time zones (some timezones are 30 or 45 minutes apart). But for every time zone, there is a dozen of names, some are descriptive like America/New York tells obviously the time in New York, but for the same time zone, there are other not so descriptive names.
UTC means Coordinated Universal Time, it was created as a standard to all time zones. It tells the offset from Greenwich like UTC-4, that would be New York, and is quite straightforward. It definitely makes time zones a bit easier, but there is one problem. People don't want to use it, especially in the US (Damn those Patriots, this reminds me of the same problem we have with the SI-system)
I don't have a clear answer for this. Most likely it has something to do with the fact that people in the US are used to their time zones and in Europe for their time zones. As Internet grew bigger and bigger it was the first time's people really had to start using time zones in their everyday lives. Because they had already used their "descriptive" names for timezones they just wanted to keep using them from habit. If you have your whole life used ET (Eastern Time Zone) why would you suddenly change it and use UTC instead?
Because people are used to their own time zones creating a new standard for time zones doesn't help. Something we can do is create tools like the time zone bot and this website Countle to make it easier to see when an event/time happens. Time zones will always be hard and we need them. Some people suggested that we just create one time and people have to get used to it that 7 PM is noon etc. But that just isn't going to work. It would require changing even stronger habit, telling the time. Creating tools helps a lot of people and solves the hard part, memorizing different time zones. The time zone bot is doing this work in the Reddit and Countle allows anyone to create time with time zone as a countdown.

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Do you want to understand and take action on the social, economic and political issues we face today? If so, please join the Durham Public Library and the Middlefield-Durham Racial Justice Team for a discussion of So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. This discussion will be facilitated by Pastor Rebekah Forni of Middlefield Federated Church.
Physical copies of the book will be available at the library starting the first week in October. It is also available as an e-audiobook via Hoopla.
Discussion will take place via Zoom. This program is open to all and registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to registered participants prior to the meeting.

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Browns Engineering and Foundry – our new Christchurch office
The repurposed W. L. Brown building in the centre of Christchurch provides a “sophisticated and industrial feel and a comfortable working environment”. Browns Engineering was a family business created in the 1950’s. The company built these buildings to house their foundry and engineering activities and it was a thriving part of Christchurch for decades. Now a unique space in a cool building, Ergo’s Christchurch team moved in over the weekend of 22/23 August.


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How do you know if you have depression?
To be diagnosed with Depression, two of these moods must be present everyday:
- Low moods
- Anhedonia or a loss of interest or pleasure in all or most activities.
3 or more of the following symptoms must be present everyday over a period of two weeks.
- Significant weight gain or weight loss
- Insomnia ( unable to sleep) or hypersomnia ( sleeping too much)
- Psychomotor agitation or movement retardation
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Reduced ability to think or concentrate or indecisiveness
- Recurrent thoughts of death
These symptoms must cause a person a lot of distress and limit the person in engaging in normal living and routines. These symptoms cannot be caused by any other disease or medication or substance abuse
Here’s a video about depression
What causes depression
There has been a lot of debate around the causes of depression, one popular explanation is chemical imbalances in the brain particularly the lack of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps your brain cells to communicate with each other. This idea was proposed in 1950’s as scientist at that time was focused on the role of chemicals in the brain. Recent research however has found that the causes of depression is far more complex than just the lack of brain chemistry. The cause is more likely an inter-play between, genetic disposition, social factors, stress and trauma.
The latest psychological research conducted by a leading research institute in UK suggest that one of the main links to depression is the way we process our thoughts and the way we remember things. The two factors, processing style and over-general memory can almost predict if a person will fall into depression.
A person with over-general memory has problems remembering specific facts about a unique event. For example, Joe is suffering from depression. If we talk to Joe about a topic, say, the grass in the field. Joe will say that grass is green and you can find it in the park, which is general memory. Joe however cannot remember and tell you the specific event that just happened last week, when he spent a happy day with his family and had a picnic on the grass in the park. Joe struggles with such specific memory because he has depression. Joe however, may remember that part of the event if it rained at the end of the outing and he got drenched and caught a cold. Because negative emotions tend to be remembered better than positive ones, Joe will also more likely remember a negative experience rather than the positive experience. So a person in depression may appear to only look at the negative aspects of life eventhough they are not deliberately trying to be negative.
Read about this anime Evangelion, about characters that struggle with depression by clicking on the image
If you are engaging in self-harm and feel like ending your life please seek help immediately.
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Celtics Move Fab Melo To Grizzlies For Donte Green
A trade went down between the Celtics and Grizzlies, as the two teams swapped big mean deep on their benches. Memphis has sent Donte Green to Boston in return for Fab Melo in a straight up trade.
Melo is a project, and the Grizzlies most likely added him just as insurance on insurance, and hope that being around Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol will help him improve. The Celtics grabbed Green and with their squad in “rebuilding” (read as: tanking) mode, he may just see some serious minutes.
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have acquired forward Donte Greene from Memphis in exchange for center Fab Melo and cash considerations.
Greene, a 6’11” forward, has appeared in 253 games in his five year career averaging 6.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game. [...]
Melo, a 7’0” center, appeared in six games for the Celtics this past season averaging 1.2 points and 0.5 rebounds in 6.0 minutes per game.


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London-based AdTech startup Mozoo has acquired AdinCube, a French AI firm whose proprietary technology claims to be able to predict supply and demand, for a reported $20m.
According to TechCrunch, Mozoo borrowed from BNP Paribas and BPI France to finance the deal and also received funds from angel investors.
The news comes after Mozoo closed a Seed round some six years ago and follows on from the closure of AdinCube’s $1m round at an undisclosed valuation in January.
Mozoo explains the deal will make it easier for it to boost the global expansion of its in-app monetisation tools.
In fact, TechCrunch reports that Rugeri, also the CTO, previously worked in the airline industry – where he was tasked with optimising operations and creating business applications for pilots – before entering the advertising technology space.

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Pears can just fuck off too. 'Cause they're gorgeous little beasts, but they're ripe for half an hour, and you're never there. They're like a rock or they're mush. In the supermarket, people banging in nails. "I'll just put these shelves up, mate, then you can have the pear."? So you think, "I'll take them home and they'll ripen up." But you put them in the bowl at home, and they sit there, going, "No! No! Don't ripen yet, don't ripen yet. Wait til he goes out the room! Ripen! Now now now!
Something in one's heart takes fright, not at the thought of growing old, not at feeling one's youth used up in this mineral universe, but at the thought that far away the whole world is ageing. The trees have brought forth their fruit; the grain has ripened in the fields; the women have bloomed in their loveliness. But the season is advancing and one must make haste; but the season is advancing and still one cannot leave; but the season is advancing...and other men will glean the harvest.
Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art--- Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night And watching, with eternal lids apart, Like nature's patient, sleepless Eremite, The moving waters at their priestlike task Of pure ablution round earth's human shores, Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask Of snow upon the mountains and the moors--- No---yet still stedfast, still unchangeable, Pillowed upon my fair love's ripening breast, To feel for ever its soft fall and swell, Awake for ever in a sweet unrest, Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath, And so live ever---or else swoon in death.
To love is good, too: love being difficult. For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation...Love is a high inducement to the individual to ripen, to become something in himself, to become world for himself for another's sake, it is a great exacting claim upon him, something that chooses him out and calls him to vast things.
Had she been born 500 years sooner, Raphael would have chosen her as a model for his cherubs. Tendrils of bright red hair framed her face, a spray of freckles powdered her nose, and she was as plump as a perfectly ripened peach. Raphael probably would have painted out the freckles, and that would have been a mistake. Like brushing cinnamon off cinnamon toast.
The highest branch of solitary amusement is reading; but even in the choice of books the fancy is first employed; for in reading, the heart is touched, till its feelings are examined by the understanding, and the ripening of reason regulate the imagination. This is the work of years, and the most important of all employments.
We cannot know his legendary headwith eyes like ripening fruit. And yet his torsois still suffused with brilliance from inside, like a lamp, in which his gaze, now turned to low, gleams in all its power. Otherwisethe curved breast could not dazzle you so, nor coulda smile run through the placid hips and thighsto that dark center where procreation flared. Otherwise this stone would seem defacedbeneath the translucent cascade of the shouldersand would not glisten like a wild beast's fur: would not, from all the borders of itself, burst like a star: for here there is no placethat does not see you. You must change your life.
Waste forces within him, and a desert all around, this man stood still on his way across a silent terrace, and saw for a moment, lying in the wilderness before him, a mirage of honourable ambition, self-denial, and perseverance. In the fair city of this vision, there were airy galleries from which the loves and graces looked upon him, gardens in which the fruits of life hung ripening, waters of Hope that sparkled in his sight. A moment and it was gone. Climbing to a high chamber in a well of houses, he threw himself down in his clothes on a neglected bed, and its pillow was wet with wasted tears.
Life's existential tasks have lost the interest of reality; illusion cannot build a sanctuary for the divine growth of inwardness which ripens to decisions. One man is curious about another, every one is undecided, and their way of escape is to say that some one must come who will do something--and then they will bet on him.
If only we could have talked to you, the hive-queen said in Ender's words. But since it could not be, we ask only this: that you remember us, not as enemies, but as tragic sisters, changed into a foul shape by fate or God or evolution. If we had kissed, it would have been the miracle to make us human in each other's eyes. Instead we killed each other. But still we welcome you as guestfriends. Come into our home, daughers of Earth; dwell in our tunnels, harvest our fields; what we cannot do, you are now our hands to do for us. Blossom, trees; ripen, fields; be warm for them, suns; be fertile for them, planets: they are our adopted daughters, and they have come home.
Though the face before me was that of a young woman of certainly not more than thirty years, in perfect health and the first flush of ripened beauty, yet it bore stamped upon it a seal of unutterable experience, and of deep acquaintance with grief and passion. Not even the slow smile that crept about the dimples of her mouth could hide the shadow of sin and sorrow. It shone even in the light of those glorious eyes, it was present in the air of majesty, and it seemed to say: 'Behold me, lovely as no woman was or is, undying and half-divine; memory haunts me from age to age, and passion leads me by the hand--evil have I done, and with sorrow have I made acquaintance from age to age, and from age to age evil shall I do, and sorrow shall I know till my redemption comes.
It is the privilege of the rich. To waste the time of the poor. To water with tears in secret. A tree that grows in secret. That bears fruit in secret. That ripened falls to the ground in secret. And manures the parent tree. Oh the wicked tree of hatred and the secret. The sap rising and the tears falling.
A fit queen for that nest of roses was the human flower that adorned it, for a year of love and luxury had ripened her youthful beauty into a perfect bloom. Graceful by nature, art had little to do for her, and, with a woman’s aptitude, she had acquired the polish which society alone can give. Frank and artless as ever, yet less free in speech, less demonstrative in act; full of power and passion, yet still half unconscious of her gifts; beautiful with the beauty that wins the heart as well as satisfies the eye, yet unmarred by vanity or affectation. She now showed fair promise of becoming all that a deep and tender heart, an ardent soul and a gracious nature could make her, once life had tamed and taught her more.
... we contemplated the stars beyond the Moon, big as pieces of fruit, made of light, ripened on the curved branches of the sky, and everything exceeded my most luminous hopes, and yet, and yet, it was, instead, exile. I thought only of the Earth. It was the Earth that caused each of us to be that someone he was rather than someone else; up there, wrested from the Earth, it was as if I were no longer that I, not she that She for me.
Your little sister. Has tossed her Untied hair forward. Like a living veil, Like a fragrant hedge, And peers, with such eyes! Through a fragrant veil, Through a dark hedge ... How sweet it is to only. Think of such little things. Fruits have ripened. On all the longing branches In your nightly garden, Chinese lanterns like red fruits. Sway and illuminate. The longing branches. Rustled by the night wind. In your little garden ... How sweet it is to only. Think of such little things.
When I Have Fears When I have fears that I may cease to be Before my pen has glean'd my teeming brain, Before high-piled books, in charactery, Hold like rich garners the full ripen'd grain; When I behold, upon the night's starr'd face, Huge cloudy symbols of a high romance, And think that I may never live to trace Their shadows, with the magic hand of chance; And when I feel, fair creature of an hour, That I shall never look upon thee more, Never have relish in the faery power Of unreflecting love;--then on the shore Of the wide world I stand alone, and think Till love and fame to nothingness do sink. John Keats


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Dieldrin is an insecticide and a breakdown product of another insecticide called Aldrin. Dieldrin and aldrin were widely used on crops like cotton and corn from the 1950s to 1970. The U.S. Department of Agriculture cancelled
all uses of Aldrin and dieldrin in 1970. In 1972, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved aldrin and dieldrin for killing termites. The manufacturer of aldrin and dieldrin cancelled the insecticides’ registration
for termite control in 1987. Since then, aldrin and dieldrin have not been used in the U.S. In general, levels of aldrin and dieldrin in drinking water are very low.
Aldrin and dieldrin (also known by their lengthy chemical names, abbreviated as HHDN and HEOD, respectively) are insecticides formerly used to control soil-dwelling and wood boring insects, including termites and ants. Due to their high toxicity, they have been banned in most countries but they are persistent pollutants, remaining in soil for many years in temperate climates.
They may arrive in drinking water through banned insecticide use or industrial contaminants.
Health Effects of Aldrin and Dieldrin
Aldrin and dieldrin are highly toxic to the liver and central nervous system. Although they have been shown to cause tumors in mice, the results are not consistent across other mammal species. The World Health Organization reports:
All the available information on aldrin and dieldrin taken together, including studies on humans, supports the view that these chemicals make very little contribution, if any, to the incidence of cancer in humans. (see PDF)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies them as Group 3—“unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans.”
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): 0.0
Epic Water Filters testing for Aldrin & Dieldrin:
Epic Pure Water Filter Pitcher: >99.8% for both aldrin & diedrin
Epic Nano Water Filter Pitcher: >99.8% for both aldrin & diedrin
Epic Outdoor Adventure Bottle Filter: >99.8% for both aldrin & diedrin
Epic Urban Bottle Filter: Not tested / no claims
Epic Smart Shield: Not tested / no claims

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Doctor in Sardesai Clinic
Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction
Treatment Of Male Sexual Problems
Treatment of H.I.V
Hydrocele Treatment (Surgical)
Urinary Incontinence (Ui) Treatment
Urology Minimally Invasive Surgery
Kidney Transplant Treatment
Blood In Urine (Hematuria) Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery Procedures
Transurethral Resection Of The Prostate (Turp) Pro
Reconstructive Urology Surgery
Minimally Invasive Urology Surgery
Transurethral Incision Of The Prostate (Tuip) Proc
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Procedure
Open Prostatectomy Surgery
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Hi, I usually suffer from urine infection. I also got the urine culture test done but nothing was there as such. Its just that sometimes pain occurs and there is need to urinate even though the amount is less. It's happening frequently after 2-3 months. What should I do. Or is its normal?
Hello Doctor, I am having yellow urine. And after urinating having burning sensation for quite sometime. Please suggest me.
A kidney transplant is a procedure that employs an operation to transplant properly functioning kidney in the body. The main job of the kidneys is to remove the excess waste from a person’s body with the help of a filtration process. When the kidneys stop filtering the toxins properly, they become diseased as harmful waste products and toxins begin to accumulate in the body. Following this, the patient has to go through treatment measures like dialysis or kidney transplant.
- Treatment: Transplant is one of the best ways to treat chronic kidney disease stage-V, until unless it is contraindicated. Life becomes near normal after transplant, though there is a possibility of rejection of transplant kidney. Patient has to take immunosuppressive medication life long.
- Medication: Medications are mainly for:
- Family Only: The donors are from family or emotionally related or cadavers (after brain death). HLA-matched donors are better because of less chances of rejections and first reduction of immunosuppressive.
- Doing Your Part: Once transplant is done - patient becomes normal and he/she lives a normal life. However, they have to take regular medications and to protect themselves from various infection.
- End Stage Renal Diseases: These diseases includes diabetes mellitus, HTN, polycystic kidney disease, chronic glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis etc.

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Swap homes with us?
We'd love to hear from you(English, Dansk)
Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Aarhus Municipality, Denmark
We'd love to visitSerendipity
We are open to the following
Home swap, Weekend exchange
People in our family who will be exchanging
50kvm lejlighed på 5sal i hjertet af Århus.
Convenient public transport, Sea / ocean, Central heating, Parking, Internet access, Smoke-free home, Use of bicycle(s)


All-new Ford Focus gets sharp new look and bags more tech
Ford has just put its fourth-generation Focus on sale, for deliveries in September
The family hatchback's major revamp keeps it at the top of its game.
Who'd have thought it? When Ford replaced the famous Escort back in 1998, almost no-one would have wagered money on the replacement car lasting a quarter of a century.
But the Ford Focus has become a worthy successor to the mighty Escort; it's now 20 years old and will see 25 at least, if not make its third decade.
We are now in the fourth generation of the Focus, which has just gone on sale: you'll see it on the roads by early autumn.
The Focus was the third biggest-selling car in the UK last year. Its smaller sister, the Ford Fiesta was first, followed by the VW Golf. The Nissan Qashqai is chasing its heels in fourth position in the sales rankings.
Not only does it have a new external design for 2018, but the new Focus gets lots more technology and a new cabin - all the while offering either price discounts or at least carry-over prices from outgoing models.
There are also new models: the Focus Active crossover and the upmarket Focus Vignale.
What does it look like?
In a nutshell: classier and sportier, says the manufacturer. The new look Focus has a more premium, sporting silhouette while offering increased comfort and roominess.
This happens through positioning the A-pillars further rearward; and deploying a longer bonnet and flowing front bumper, coupled to a marked reduction in the wedge of the beltline.
The exterior delivers "class-leading aerodynamic efficiency" through the sleek, lower profile; the short rear overhangs; truncated corners; and harmoniously integrated aerodynamic features.
Inside the cabin
The passenger area is said to be simplified and less cluttered. The front doors now flow "fluidly" behind the instrument panel for a more upmarket, wrap-around effect.
New premium materials enhance the travelling experience and the posher models get the likes of fine-grain wood-effect finishes and premium leather.
Ford is boasting that each model has an "outstanding" combination of comfort, safety and driver assist tech, helping to make it the "most accomplished and technically advanced" Focus ever.
A new "human-centric" design enhances the cockpit, and tech/assists include New Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring technologies to help negotiate stop-start traffic. Predictive curve light and Sign-based light will help drivers see more clearly.
There is also the first Head-up display for a Ford model in Europe. And Active Park Assist 2 enables fully automated parking manoeuvres at the push of a button.
The entry-level Style trim comes as standard with 16in alloys, air con, DAB digital radio with Bluetooth and Emergency Assist, electronic parking brake, autonomous emergency braking, tyre pressure monitoring, Hill Start Assist and Lane-Keeping Aid.
Zetec models add highlights such as Ford's SYNC3 DAB Radio with a 6.5in touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality, cruise control with speed limiter, front fog lights and QuickClear heated windscreen.
Titanium trim brings more goodies including front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and start, a larger eight-inch colour touchscreen, sat nav and FordPass Connect wireless connectivity.
The Titanium X boosts the luxury further with partial leather trim, a power-adjustable driver's seat, privacy glass and 17in alloy wheels.
For sporty drivers, the ST-Line offers unique body styling, including rear spoiler, polished twin tailpipes, aluminium gear knob, alloy finish pedals and red stitching.
The ST-Line X adds 18in alloy wheels, red brake calipers and many of the luxury features found on the Titanium X model.
A high-end B&O Play audio system is available as a £350 option on Titanium, Titanium X and ST-Line X models.
At the top of the all-new Focus range sits the luxurious Focus Vignale, joining the upmarket Ford range that already includes Mondeo, S-MAX, Kuga, Edge and Fiesta Vignale models.
Featuring a unique front grille and body styling with 18in wheels, the Focus Vignale is distinguished by full LED lighting front and rear.
Inside, you'll find leather upholstery, head-up display, rear view camera, heated steering wheel and the 675-watt 10-speaker B&O Play Premium Audio System.
Ford is also launching an SUV-like Ford Focus Active, which has a more muscular exterior and a 30mm taller ride height.
An estate version is also on the way, with a 1,650-litre load space.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at £17,930 for the Focus Style - £2,300 below the model it replaces.
The Focus Zetec and ST-Line - together representing 55 per cent of sales - are now £850 and £250 less respectively.
The full line-up is: Focus Style (£17,930), Zetec (£19,300), ST-Line (£21,570), ST-Line X (£24,050), Titanium (£21,550), Titanium X (£22,820) and Vignale (£25,450).
Who would buy it?
The Focus will appeal to a wide range of buyers, particularly families and active people who want a modern, efficient car that's packed with technology yet great to drive.


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This comic is about playing online games when you don’t have access to the computer, which is apparently a thing that people want to do?
Some behind-the-scenes stuff below:
What I really wanted to do for this comic was to have the gamer down a well. Like, a traditional bucket-filling well. He would just be shouting combat directions from the bottom. Seemed like an easy thing to set up, until I tried to find a well somewhere in Half-Life 2, Episode 1, Episode 2, Team Fortress 2, or Counter Strike and discovered that there aren’t any.
I suppose the cliffhanger turned out better in the end since you could see it was the same guy. Just having word bubbles coming out of a well and conversing with a new character might have been momentarily confusing and blunted the punchline.
If you’re curious, the first frame was taken in the set I constructed. (This level also houses Studio 17, where the Breen show is shot.) The second is the very first level of Half Life 2 in the dark hallway leading to the cafeteria. (I added lights, of course.) The last frame was taken in Half Life 2: Episode 2, in the stretch of driving just before the crashed pod and the farm. (The frame was flipped so I wouldn’t have to cross the word bubbles.)
Pixel City Dev Blog
An attempt to make a good looking cityscape with nothing but simple tricks and a few rectangles of light.
Project Button Masher
I teach myself music composition by imitating the style of various videogame soundtracks. How did it turn out? Listen for yourself.
Crash Dot Com
Back in 1999, I rode the dot-com bubble. Got rich. Worked hard. Went crazy. Turned poor. It was fun.
Silent Hill Origins
Here is a long look at a game that tries to live up to a big legacy and fails hilariously.
The Plot-Driven Door
You know how videogames sometimes do that thing where it's preposterously hard to go through a simple door? This one is really bad.


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The state must find a funding source for transportation needs.
What we think:
A sales tax is not the answer, but a specific ownership tax for vehicles might raise the needed money.
Tell us what you think:
Send us an email at email@example.com.
The Colorado General Assembly left some unfinished business on the table when the lawmakers adjourned their 2017 session: How to pay for much-needed transportation repairs and upgrades across the state.
Legislators managed to allocate some money for transportation — which local business officials say is promising — but current funding doesn’t cover the state’s $9 billion backlog of infrastructure needs nor the expansion required to accommodate a swiftly growing population along the Front Range.
While Gov. John Hickenlooper has not yet decided whether to call a special session (as of the Business Journal’s press time) to deal with transportation, there are ways to pay for statewide needs without raising the sales tax.
Instead, the state should look at funding roads through the specific ownership tax for vehicles. Under current state funding, fees for registering cars and trucks take two things into consideration: the purchase price of the vehicle and the year it was registered. Under current rules, fees are adjusted down every year until the car has been registered in the state for 10 years. After that, the state charges a flat fee of $3 for passenger cars. Changing the funding structure to keep it level in years eight and nine could bring in an additional $150 million annually for transportation needs, some business experts say.
The state could also decide to assess a transfer tax for cars newly registered in Colorado, but purchased in another state. Thanks to a rapidly growing population, a transfer tax could bring in between $100 million and $150 million every year to be used solely for transportation needs across the state.
A sales tax isn’t the answer. With an additional sales tax levied by the state, Colorado Springs would have the highest rate in the state. Additional local taxes could threaten business retention and new company recruitment. Tourism could suffer; small businesses could wither.
Springs’ voters took care of our road problems through Issue 2C, which increased sales taxes by .62 of a cent. The city shouldn’t have to pay more sales taxes to the state to help other cities that won’t handle their own road problems. Requiring Colorado Springs to subsidize infrastructure and road improvements at the expense of its own business development is an unfair and unnecessary burden on businesses.
Assessing taxes for automobiles throughout the state provides a steady source of money for transportation needs. It could be the answer to expanding Interstate 25 between Monument and Castle Rock, as well as between Denver and Fort Collins. It could also provide much-needed funding for Interstate 70, the main corridor into the mountains.
The state needs to find a solution soon. Construction costs are on the rise, roads are getting increasingly crowded and damaged, and tempers are growing ever shorter on the state’s interstate highway system.
It’s time to take action and it’s past time to address transportation problems that impede business, cause traffic jams and make the state less attractive for both companies and tourists.

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The number of accidents and deaths other than motorcycle accidents has remained almost the same in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The total number of accidents and deaths in 2020 and 2021 has increased mainly due to the increasing number of motorcycle accidents and deaths.
At least 6,284 people died and 7,468 were injured in 5,371 road accidents in 2021.
The information was unveiled by Road Safety Foundation at a press conference organised at Dhaka Reporters' Unity on Saturday.
In 2019, a total of 945 people were killed in 1,189 motorcycle accidents in the country. Later, the number of deaths increased to 1,463 in some 1,381 accidents in 2020. A total of 2,214 people were killed in 2,078 motorcycle accidents in 2021.
A total of 4,622 people have died in 4,648 motorcycle accidents in the last three years.
Road Safety Foundation Chairman Prof Dr AI Mahbub Uddin Ahmed read out a written statement at the press conference.
BUET Accident Research Institute Director Prof Md Hadiduzzaman and Vice Chairman of Road Safety Foundation Mohammad Shahjahan Siddiqui, others were also present at the programme.
According to the organisation, around 5,371 road accidents have taken place in the country in 2021. 6,284 people died and 7,468 people were injured. Of these, 2,214 people were killed in 2,078 motorcycle accidents. It is 35.23 percent of the total deaths.
The report was prepared based on the information collected from seven national dailies, five online news portals and television channels.
Compared to 2019, the number of motorcycle accidents has increased by 16.14 percent and the death toll has increased by 54.81 percent in 2020. Compared to 2020, the number of motorcycle accidents has increased by 50.47 percent and the death toll has increased by 51.33 percent in 2021.
The Road Safety Foundation's observation and analysis show that 2,014 (38.49 percent) accidents occurred on national highways, 1,670 (31.09 percent) accidents on regional roads, 954 (16.6 percent) on rural roads, and 665 (12.38 percent) on city roads and 68 (1.26 percent) accidents occurred at other places.
1,057 (19.67 percent) accidents took place due to head-on collisions, 1,813 (33.75 percent) due to loss of control, 1,566 accidents (29.15 percent) due to hitting pedestrians, 822 (15.30 percent) due to hitting vehicles from the back and 113 (2.10 percent) accidents took place due to other reasons.
According to the report, 159 people died, 192 got injured and 47 went missing in 76 waterway accidents while 147 people were killed and 39 were injured in 123 train-related accidents in 2021.
Meanwhile, according to the information of another organisation ‘Nirapad Sarak Chai’, a total of 4,289 people were killed in 3,793 road accidents in 2021.
The organisation disclosed the information at a programme titled 'Presentation of Road Accident Statistics for 2021' at Zahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of National Press Club on Saturday.

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Experience an unforgettable week of sailing among the Aegean, Ionian and Saronic islands.
Unfold yourself onto the gentle winds that go lightly between the islands, idle a while on clear waters, let the sun warm you, let the fresh sweet air fill you, swim from boat into uninhabited coves and beaches, sleep safely between harbour walls, step onto islands that have drawn dreamers and adventures alike for thousands of years.
Our friendly UK-based team and highly experienced crew will make sure you have a holiday tailored to your needs - whether you want to get stuck in and learn to sail, or just sit back and relax while we look after everything else.
Halcyon Sails adventures can be combined with organised workshops such as writing, music, yoga, photography, culinary classes, and navigation lessons - or any other activity you wish to incorporate on your trip.
Leave your stresses behind and join us for a unique, affordable adventure on the Greek seas.

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Optics researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have devised a way to squeeze light into tighter spaces than previously thought possible, potentially opening the door to new technology in the fields of optical communications, miniature lasers and optical computers.
The group, led by mechanical engineering professor Xiang Zhang Zhang, succeeded in compacting light to the extent that it could pass through 200 nm wide gaps. The research is not only significant because it could enable light to be compressed into smaller wires and lead to better optical communications, but it could represent 'an important step on the road to an optical computer', according to Rupert Oulton, a research associate in Zhang's group and lead author of the study. "This technique could give us remarkable control over light," added Oulton, "and that would spell out amazing things for the future in terms of what we could do with that light."
Similar to ic scaling, optical scaling, according to Zhang 'is the holy grail for the future of communications.' However, one goal that has alluded researchers until recently is the ability to compress light farther than its wavelength, down to the size of electron wavelengths, to force light and matter to cooperate.
The Berkeley researchers have been able to compress light beyond its wavelength using surface plasmonics, where light binds to electrons allowing it to propagate along the surface of metal. But the waves can only travel short distances along the metal before petering out.
Oulton had been working on combining plasmonics and semiconductors, and came up with an idea to achieve simultaneously strong confinement of the light and mitigate the losses. Oulton's hybrid optical fibre consists of a thin semiconductor wire placed close to a smooth sheet of silver. Simulations reveal that it enables the light to travel distances nearly 100 times greater than by conventional surface plasmonics alone.
According to the researchers, instead of the light moving down the centre of the thin wire, as the wire approaches the metal sheet, light waves are trapped in the gap between them. The hybrid system acts like a capacitor, storing energy between the wire and the metal sheet. As the light travels along the gap, it stimulates the build-up of charges on both the wire and the metal, and these charges allow the energy to be sustained for longer distances. "This finding flies in the face of the previous dogma that light compression comes with the drawback of short propagation distances," Zhang said.
Whilst the current study is theoretical, Oulton believes the construction of such a device will be straightforward. He says: "The problem lies in trying to directly detect the light in such a small space - no current tools are sensitive enough to see such a small point of light."
Meanwhile, Oulton believes that the idea could be an important step in the eventual construction of an optical computer: "The construction of a compact optical transistor is currently a major stumbling block in the progress toward fully optical computing, and this technique for compacting light and linking plasmonics with semiconductors might help clear this hurdle."
Other authors of the study are Volker Sorger, Dentcho Genov and David Pile, all of Zhang's research group at UC Berkeley. Funding support for the study has come from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense.
Adapted from material posted on ScienceDaily.


Ran Jin, FIERF Graduate Fellowship Grant, Industrial and Operations Engineering Department, University of Michigan.
Qingyu Yang, Qiang Li and Judy Jin, Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, In this research, a new method is developed to draw conclusions on individual die loads, their fluctuation and significance on process variation. 2009-10 FIERF Graduate Fellowship
Yong Lei*, Yu Zhou*, Jionghua Jin*, Jianjun Shi*, Tzyy-Shuh Chang+, * Industrial & Operations Engineering Department, University of Michigan, + OG Technologies Inc. The objective of this research is to develop an effective monitoring and diagnosis system through automatic sequential control charts generation for different processes and adaptive learning from production data for continuous improvement. 2007 FIERF Forging Achievement Award Paper.
Magnet School Professor Jianjun Shi, The University of Michigan. This project melds real-time dimensional control, monitoring of equipment and the ability to predict future equipment functionality and product quality. Partners include National Science Foundation, Michigan 21st Century Jobs Fund, American Axle and Manufacturing, FormTech, MACSTEEL, OG Technologies and Stealth Medical Technologies.
Judy Jin, The University of Michigan, and Andreas Sterzing, Jurgen Steger, Tim Lehnert, IWU, Fraunhofer
In this research project funded by FIERF, the research team conducted experimental studies to investigate how three typical variables, e.g. workpiece geometry, part temperature and hydraulic ram off-center error, affect tonnage signals.


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Olive oil is like wine. It can contain a multitude of subtle aromatic and flavor differences, from flowery and fruity to earthy and nutty. There’s cheap stuff and pricey stuff, and price is often (but not always) a decent indicator of quality.
Most olive oil imported to the United States comes from Italy, Spain and Turkey, but olive oil is also produced in Greece, Portugal, California, Palestine, Australia, South Africa, France and Croatia. People like to debate which country produces the most delectable olive oils (“Italian is richest! No, Spain’s softer taste rules! Greece’s grassy quality is divine!”), but frankly, such preferences are intensely personal. Moreover, flavor varies not just by country, but by region within a given country, so it’s almost impossible to generalize.
As with wine, differences in flavor are also determined by variety of olive tree, soil and climate, and especially by how the oil is processed.
So how do you choose? Your first priority should be finding a good but affordable extra-virgin olive oil you like for everyday use. From there, you’ll want to experiment to find out what olive oils you like for special-use purposes like dipping, dressing, drizzling and marinading, or for recipes that call for milder and more robust oil flavors.
A great way to determine which olive oils you prefer is to purchase small bottles from different countries and producers and conduct a sample tasting. Either swirl a small amount in a cup and sip, or dip into the oil with a baguette. Note the different flavors and aromas. A strong, rich extra-virgin olive oil would pair nicely with grilled beef or white bean purée or drizzled on sautéed greens. A lighter one would complement fish, vegetable, pesto and pasta dishes.
In general, extra-virgin olive oil should have a deep-green or golden color. It may have a range of flavor undertones: fruity (which you can smell); bitter (which you taste on the back of the tongue); and peppery (which you feel in the back of the throat). Flavors you don’t want to find? Rancid, musty, burnt, muddy or vinegary, which indicate poor processing or storage.
To learn more about the finer points of this nutritional superfood, read on.
- Eating an olive-oil-rich “Mediterranean diet” has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer and asthma.
- In one study, exclusive use of olive oil when preparing foods — as opposed to other fats — decreased the likelihood of coronary heart disease by an amazing 47 percent.
- One tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil offers nearly 45 percent of the recommended daily amount of monosaturated fats and about 4 percent of omega-3 fatty acids.
- The chemical makeup of specific olives — their phenolic compounds — determines an oil’s pungency and offers antioxidant activity. Extra-virgin olive oil has higher levels of polyphenolic phytonutrients than more refined olive oils. They lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol and improve heart health.
- Oleocanthal is a natural organic compound isolated from extra-virgin olive oil. It gives the oil its peppery bite, and its anti-inflammatory properties can help ward off chronic disease.
- Olive oil’s green-gold color comes from chlorophyll and the carotenoid pigments beta-carotene and lutein, which are all antioxidants. Carotenoids also enhance the immune system.
- The vitamin E in olive oil helps protect your cells from free radicals, and your brain from Alzheimer’s disease.
- With the exception of high-heat deep-fat frying, using extra-virgin olive oil is the best choice for cooking, including sautéing, stir-frying, and for rubbing on meats when grilling and roasting. But avoid heating extra-virgin olive oil above 350 degrees F, because the unrefined particles within the oil will burn, ruining the taste and leading to possible toxicity (overheating can create polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, which are carcinogenic).
- The fine, delicate flavors of extra-virgin olive oil make it the best choice when preparing salad dressings, marinades and dipping sauces, and when finishing prepared dishes, such as potatoes and vegetables, and seasoning most fresh-cooked items.
- To preserve the most nutrients, add olive oil to foods after cooking, if possible.
More Ways to Enjoy
- Instead of buttering bread, serve it brushed with mild-flavored olive oil — or simply place a small dish of oil on the table for dipping.
- Drizzle a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil over fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil for homemade caprese salad.
- For a basic crostini, generously brush small rounds of good-quality bread with olive oil and bake at 350 degrees F until golden. Toss fresh roasted red peppers with additional olive oil and basil, then serve the mixture on crostini.
- Make your own olive-oil infusion by decanting oil into a small, dark bottle and then submerging a sprig or two of fresh herbs, plus salt and pepper to taste. Let flavors mingle for a couple of days in sealed bottle. Fresh infused oils are great on salads or in marinades and will keep for about a week in the refrigerator.
Keep It Fresh
- Buy olive oil in dark, opaque containers. They cut down on exposure to damaging sunlight and grocery-store fluorescents, which can speed up the oxidation that causes oils to go rancid.
- Elevated temperatures also speed oxidation, so once you’re home, store olive oil away from heat and light.
- Any time you open a container, you let in air and speed spoilage. If you’re a heavy user, consider buying a big tin of olive oil, then pour a week’s worth into a small bottle and store it at room temperature. (Keep the rest in its original container in the refrigerator. Oil gets cloudy when refrigerated, but will become clear again at room temperature.)
- It’s best to use olive oil within a few months of purchase. Studies show that at one year, olive oil’s nutrients have significantly declined.
- Fresh olive oil has a fruity, pleasant smell. If it smells bitter or dusty or oily, it’s probably gone bad. Start over with some new stuff — and purchase a smaller quantity next time!
Red Snapper Scented With Orange and Olive Oil, Baked in a Foil Package
Makes four servings
Baking fish in foil packages keeps it moist and steeps it in the flavors of any added ingredients. Drizzling olive oil over hot fish just before serving creates an amazing aroma and deepens the flavors of the fish, herbs and vegetables.
- Four (20-by-15-inch) pieces of aluminum foil
- Four (4-ounce) skinless red snapper fillets
- 2 tbs. fresh herb mix: chopped basil, parsley, chives and oregano
- Two carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch batons
- One zucchini, cut into 3-inch batons
- Eight Kalamata olives, sliced thin
- One orange: zest and juice
- 3 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Season the fish on both sides with fresh herbs. Place one fillet on half of each piece of foil.
Top each fillet with four carrot batons, two zucchini batons, and one-fourth of the olives. Sprinkle with orange zest and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of orange juice over each fillet.
Fold each piece of foil in half over the fillets. Begin with a folded corner. Twist and fold the edges together to form a half-moon package. Seal the end tightly by twisting it. Repeat with remaining packages.
Place packages on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Cut the packages open to serve and drizzle each with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil.
Baked Italian Acorn Squash
Makes four servings
In the fall, sweet and slightly caramelized baked squash is a real treat. Try topping it with fresh herbs and olive oil, or drizzle with cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Two small acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Combine the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Drizzle the squash halves with olive oil and sprinkle the Parmesan mixture on top.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the squash is golden brown on top and soft when a knife is inserted.
Makes 1 1/2 cups
This French-style mayonnaise of garlic, olive oil and lemon is wonderful as a condiment with steamed or grilled vegetables, fish and soups, or as a spread when making sandwiches. Lasts for one week in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator.
- Three garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Two large egg yolks
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt to taste
- 1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
Place chopped garlic in blender with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and blend until smooth, about one minute.
Add egg yolks and lemon zest and blend until smooth and frothy, about two minutes.
Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
Add lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, to achieve desired taste and consistency.
Season with salt and white pepper.
Cary Neff is the author of the New York Times bestseller Conscious Cuisine (Sourcebooks, 2002).
How to Make a Classic Vinaigrette
Classic Vinaigrette Makes four servings
- 2 tbs. white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive
In a small bowl, mix the vinegar and salt. Add the pepper and slowly whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed.
Store in a jar with a tight lid and shake well before using.
For a Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; blend well.
For a Basil Garlic Vinaigrette: Replace infused basil oil for olive oil and add 1 tablespoon minced shallots; blend well.
Makes 2 1/2 cups
Basil oil is bright, fragrant and simply delicious. Use it to brighten up the flavor and appearance of a host of dishes, such as flatbreads, grilled fish, roast chicken, grilled vegetables, puréed eggplant or fried eggs.
- 2 cups packed basil leaves, washed, stems removed
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 cups olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Blanch basil leaves in boiling water for four to five seconds. Remove and immediately plunge into an ice bath to cool.
Remove from water and squeeze excess water out of basil.
Place blanched basil leaves into blender bowl with minced garlic, salt and ¼ cup of oil and blend at low speed until smooth.
Slowly add remaining olive oil in a thin stream and increase blender speed to medium high. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds.
Serve as a purée or as clear oil by straining basil oil through a cheesecloth to remove all basil particles.
Store in refrigerator up to one week.


NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Do yourself a favor this Thanksgiving: Shut up and eat.
Sure, this is a time to spend with family, friends, frenemies and, sometimes, outright strangers. You’ll all huddle over a turkey, tofurkey, duck, Cornish game hen, squab, quail, turducken or whatever your organic, free-range, quinoa, kale-infused, vegan, gluten-free heart desires.
But if you really want to keep the dinner conversation light and breezy and avoid any seismic blowups between, say, your uncle Bob and your cousin Janet, steer clear of these controversial, and sometimes just plain unsavory, dinner topics.
Yes, she’s the music industry’s “it” girl. She’s graced the cover of Time magazine, and “Bloomberg Businessweek” fawned that “Taylor Swift Is the Music Industry” in its November issue. But she’s also a controversial figure in the industry — just ask the CEO of music-streaming service Spotify, Daniel Ek. So keep that in mind if you want to wax on about her. Plus, it’s hard to shake off the feeling that we’re rapidly approaching peak Swift.
Still don’t know if Adnan Syed killed Hae Min Lee? Keep it to yourself. Resist the urge to introduce family members to the addictive and super popular podcast “Serial,” hosted by Sarah Koenig. The podcast attempts to reinvestigate a 1999 high-school murder.
But fill your yap with another plate of that kale-and-quinoa stuffing before you even consider debating the innocence of honey-tongued Syed with anyone who’s listened to the series.
You’re liable to get caught up in a breathless discussion about race, religion, America’s criminal-justice system and Koenig’s novel brand of journalism.
Do not invoke Howard Zinn’s name or his seminal work “A People’s History of the United States,” as a jumping-off point to delve into the real origins of what’s otherwise a respectable holiday. Launching off into a tirade about Christopher Columbus’s exploitation of Native Americans always ends badly. Better to debunk Thanksgiving myths on your own time. This is family time.
Sexual allegations against Bill Cosby are cropping up faster than you can say, “Hey, Hey, Hey. It’s Fat Albert.” But that doesn’t mean the comedian and actor best known for his role as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on his eponymously named, family-friendly NBC sitcom is a Thanksgiving-friendly topic. To be sure, he’s not been charged with any crime, but it’s best to avoid the subject altogether.
Don’t talk about politics. Of course. Shun the topic like the plague, if you want to have civil meal. But more specifically, don’t try to evaluate President Barack Obama’s second term, or the merits of his signature piece of health-care legislation or his controversial immigration executive order. Oh, and don’t dig into the midterm elections. Chris Christie or Hillary Clinton either.
The unrest in Ferguson, Mo., could be a genuine teaching moment for America as whole. But, America has a lot of work to do on race relations, and the role of law enforcement in our cities and towns: enforcers or integral parts of the community ready to protect and serve. To be sure, this is a subject worth discussing. But can it be done constructively? Let’s hope.
No, Kim Kardashian did not break the Internet, with her now notorious photo shoot in Paper magazine. But a breakdown in your pleasant Thanksgiving is almost assured if you plan on discussing the reality-show star’s antics. Besides, has a polite dinner conversation — on Thanksgiving Day or any other day — ever been preceded by the name “Kim Kardashian”?


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The main reason to consider a reverse prosthesis is when there is arthritis of the shoulder joint and the rotator cuff tendons are torn or gone. This is the most common surgical indication for a patient considering a reverse prosthesis.
How successful are reverse shoulder replacements?
Possible drawbacks and complications
On the whole, reverse shoulder replacement is a successful surgery—90% of reverse shoulder replacements last at least 10 years. But like any surgery, there are risks and complications from the procedure.
How long does it take to recover from reverse shoulder replacement?
Recovery from Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
You will have outpatient physical therapy to strengthen your shoulder and improve flexibility. You should be able to eat, dress and do most daily activities within the first week after surgery. Full recovery usually takes up to four months.
What are the symptoms of needing a shoulder replacement?
How Do I Know If I Need Shoulder Surgery?
- Shoulder pain that limits daily activities like brushing your teeth or getting dressed.
- Discomfort that causes loss of sleep or an inability to rest easily without significant pain.
What happens to rotator cuff in reverse shoulder replacement?
The surgeon removes the top of the arm bone and inserts a metal stem with a ball on the end. However, if the rotator cuff is severely damaged, the joint may not be stable or work properly. In a reverse shoulder replacement, the normal ball-and-socket structure is reversed.
How painful is reverse shoulder replacement?
Another reason to have a reverse prosthesis is if the rotator cuff tendons are all torn and one cannot lift the arm high enough to function. Typically in this case the shoulder is not painful but the inability to lift the arm is very disrupting to the ability to function in life.
How do you sleep after reverse shoulder replacement?
As a result, it is important to keep a pillow behind your elbow when sleeping or sitting. You should at all times try to keep your elbow in front of your body. You should not use the arm to get out of a chair or out of bed for at least 3 months after your surgery.
Is reverse shoulder replacement an outpatient?
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is an effective treatment option for many shoulder conditions. Historically, this surgical procedure was performed on an inpatient basis. There has been a recent trend to perform RTSA on an outpatient basis in proper candidates.
How long do you have to sleep in a recliner after shoulder surgery?
If you can, sleep in a recliner, or reclined position up to a couple weeks after your surgery. If you don’t have a recliner, you can use pillows on the couch or in bed. You can even purchase a 45 degree wedge online or at your nearest medical supply store.19 мая 2016 г.
What are the limitations after shoulder replacement?
It could take up to four weeks before you’re able to pick up objects heavier than a glass of water. However, limitations after shoulder replacement surgery are minimal. For the majority of your recovery, your arm will be inside a sling. It could be six weeks or more before you can get behind the wheel of a car again.
What is the average age for a shoulder replacement?
The typical age group for a shoulder replacement patient is 60-80 years old. I have performed shoulder replacements on patients as old as 88 and as young as the mid-40s.
How long is hospital stay after shoulder replacement?
You’ll probably stay in the hospital for 2 or 3 days after surgery. Since driving is only recommended after you’ve regained normal motion and strength in your shoulder, you should arrange for someone to take you home from the hospital. Most people require some assistance for about six weeks after surgery.
How long is physical therapy after shoulder replacement?
Most people who have an uncomplicated total shoulder replacement can expect to spend about six to eight weeks in physical therapy. Some people sail through rehab and reach their goals more quickly, while others take a bit more time. Most often, people are back to normal about 12 to 16 weeks after surgery.
How do I prepare for a reverse shoulder replacement?
How do I prepare for reverse total shoulder replacement surgery?
- Bringing a button shirt to the hospital. …
- Enlisting help at home for the first several weeks after surgery. …
- Preparing your home environment by moving commonly used objects like a coffee cup or toothbrush to a place where you can reach them easily.
Which is worse shoulder replacement or rotator cuff?
For patients with large rotator cuff tears or shoulder arthritis, arthropathy, reverse total shoulder replacement is a better option because the rotator cuff muscles no longer function. The reverse total shoulder replacement relies on the deltoid muscle, instead of the rotator cuff, to position and power the arm.
How long do you wear a sling after reverse shoulder replacement?
You may take off the entire sling up to 3 times daily to bend and straighten your elbow while keeping your shoulder near your body. Most patients will require the sling for 4-6 weeks total.

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FT: England 3:3 Germany; Watch full match highlights as Mason, Bukayo, Kai harvertz and Kane shine in UEFA Nations League
England rallied from two goals down before drawing 3-3 with Germany in a thrilling UEFA Nations League group stage match on Monday that saw all six goals come in the second half.
In the first half, Maguire lost possession then brought down Jamal Musiala to concede the penalty from which Ilkay Gundogan gave Germany the lead seven minutes after half-time then lost the ball and was left out of position as Chelsea’s Kai Havertz curled in a superb second after 67 minutes.
Second-half goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz looked to have Germany on their way to victory at Wembley, but Luke Shaw and Mason Mount levelled the score in a span of five minutes. VAR then awarded England a penalty, which Harry Kane converted to give the home side a brief lead, before Havertz tucked away his second of the night to reach the final scoreline.
Shaw’s goal broke a 565-minute open-play scoring drought for Gareth Southgate’s side, who were relegated to the competition’s second tier following last week’s loss at Italy. The draw keeps England on a six-game competitive winless streak.
England were denied a dramatic win after a late error by goalkeeper Nick Pope halted a superb comeback and gifted Germany an equaliser in the Uefa Nations League clash at Wembley.
Here is the full match highlights for the Match
England were facing a third successive defeat but showed great character and resilience to turn the game around and move within sight of what would have been a morale-boosting win in the last game before the World Cup in Qatar.
Luke Shaw pulled one back then a superb equaliser from substitute Mason Mount and a Harry Kane penalty, given after a foul on Jude Bellingham by Nico Schlotterbeck, looked to have capped an unlikely fightback in the space of 12 minutes.
Sadly for Pope, hoping to stake his claim as deputy to first choice Jordan Pickford, he fumbled a routine shot from Serge Gnabry with three minutes left, leaving Havertz to pounce and condemn England to their worst run of results since 1993.

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