Atkeson and Partin: Candidate Advertisemens, media coverage, and citizen attitudes
Disclaimer. Don't rely on these old notes in lieu of reading the literature, but they can jog your memory. As a grad student long ago, my peers and I collaborated to write and exchange summaries of political science research. I posted them to a wiki-style website. "Wikisum" is now dead but archived here. I cannot vouch for these notes' accuracy, nor can I say who wrote them.
Atkeson and Partin. 2001. Candidate advertisements, media coverage, and citizen attitudes: Agendas and roles of Senators and governors. Political Research Quarterly.
Federalism serves as a cue (or, as the authors say, a "frame") by which we understand which policy issues a candidate should discuss. National candidates (Senators) can discuss redistribution (Social Security, Medicaid) and national security; state candidates (governors) can discuss development (economy, education, transportation, crime/drugs, environment). This federal frame determines (1) what candidates say, (2) what the media say, and (3) what voters think.
Hypotheses and Methods
H1: Campaign ads
- Hyp: Senators will run advertisements discussing national concerns and redistribution, governors will run advertisements discussing development.
- Test: Sample 1986 Senate and gubernatorial races. Collect all TV ads from sampled races. Code whether they discuss an issue.
H2: News coverage
- Hyp: Newspapers will discuss national concerns and redistribution when covering Senate campaigns; they will cover developmental concerns when covering gubernatorial campaigns.
- Test: Sample four states that had both a Senate and gubernatorial race in 1986. Cover news coverage in the largest paper for each state and see which issues are mentioned in articles about particular candidates.
H3: Voter perceptions
- Hyp: Voters will assign responsibility for national concerns to Senators; they will assign responsibility for development concerns to governors.
- Test: A survey in New Mexico. Ask respondents to assign responsibility for each issue to either the governor ("1" on a seven-point scale), the Senator ("7" on the scale), or shared ("4") on the scale.
- See Table 2. It's a logit to predict whether the candidate was for Senate (Y=0) or governor (Y=1). Most coefficients are highly significant.
- See Table 4. Shows that voters do assign responsibility for issues either to governor or Senator.


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The NFL draft is in the books and a trio of Broncos heard their named called in this weekend's NFL draft.
The highest pick for Boise State came in the second round with Kamalei Correa going to the Baltimore to play for the Ravens. In the third round, Darian Thompson hear his name called to the New York Giants.
Moving out west The Seattle Seahawks picked up Rees Odhiambo with the 97th pick overall. No Broncos were selected in rounds 4-7.
Moments after the draft ended Donte Deayon tweeted out that he would be heading to the big apple with a free agent deal reuniting him with Darian Thompson.
Lineman Marcus Henry will be heading south with the New Orleans Saints signing him to a free-agent deal.
Linebacker Tyler Gray also went undrafted and will be joining former Bronco Running Back Jay Ajayi with the Dolphins.
Any other former players will look to free agency or head up north to Canada for the CFL draft which will take place on May 10th.


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NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TX (KTRE) - Opponents to the Keystone XL Pipeline are voicing disappointment to Wednesday's passage of the Senate bill authorizing the construction of the pipeline.
Now attention turns to the president's future decision on whether or not to veto the bill. East Texas News got reaction from Nacogdoches County environmentalists who have fought the pipeline for years.
For half a decade, these opponents have fought the Keystone XL Pipeline. When pipes began to be laid through East Texas, groups called
Blockade voiced their opposition loudly. Despite members'
they expected the bill authorizing the pipelines construction would pass.
“It's utterly unsurprising, given the GOP leadership's devotion to the interest of the fossil fuel industry,” said Alec Johnson, a pipeline opponent and activist.
The activists now turn to another expectation.
“I think a veto is also expected,” said Vicki Baggett, another pipeline opponent and activist. “It will be consistent with what President
has been saying about climate change, and it's clearly not in the interest of the country."
Over the years, students, parents, landowners, and business people joined hands in rallies and protests against Keystone. There were lawsuits filed by property owners, including one by an elderly protester who was sprayed with pepper spray.
On Thursday, activists say their message needs to be voiced even louder as pipeline strategists regroup in anticipation of a presidential veto.
“They'll undoubtedly try to revive this and I hope that the president and other people, other champions of the people are going to stand tall,” Johnson said.” If they don't, if the President were to grant this then I'll tell you the people will veto it."
“We're going to fight to the dying breath,” Verner said.
President Barack Obama has said before he will veto the bill because the State Department is still reviewing the project's impact. The President has 10 days to decide. If he does, neither the House nor the Senate appears to have enough votes to override the veto.
Copyright 2015 KTRE. All rights reserved.

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ABBA‘s iconic greatest hits compilation album ‘ABBA Gold’ has made history, becoming the first album to spend 1,000 weeks on the UK charts.
From the week beginning on July 2, ‘ABBA Gold’ sits at number 17, almost two decades following its release. This represents a gain of six spots from number 23 the week prior.
As reported by the BBC, this means the album has been on the charts for 19 years and 12 weeks, having not dropped out of the charts since its debut release in September 1992.
To date, the album has sold 5.61million copies in the UK, making it the second highest-selling album of all time in the country, behind Queen‘s ‘Greatest Hits’.
“Not bad for four old turnips,” ABBA’s Benny Andersson told the BBC upon hearing the news.
In May, ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus said that fans can expect new music from the Swedish pop legends this year.
“There will be new music this year, that is definite,” he told The Herald Sun. “It’s not a case anymore of it might happen, it will happen.”
However, Ulvaeus also shared that there’ll be no biopics about the band in the near future, despite the success of biopics on Queen and Elton John.
“I don’t think we would want that actually,” Ulvaeus said in April.
“I certainly know myself I wouldn’t want an actor – not while I’m alive – to play me on the big screen and I don’t think the others would like that either.”
You can view the original article HERE.


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As I mentioned in the previous post, Thanksgiving 101, we have been hosting Thanksgiving dinner for more than twenty years in our home. Granted this meal is served only once a year, but I still get an itch to do something different and new. My family is reluctant to let me scratch that itch too much, adamant that I leave roasted garlic out of the mashed potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake is not a worthy substitute for pumpkin dream pie (though they are agreeable to having both). Traditional, beloved menu items, which cement the feeling of a real holiday, are not to be messed with for the sake of adventure.
Got it. Some things are sacred, but the rest is fair game.
So, if you would like to keep it interesting this Thanksgiving by updating an item or make something entirely new, this post is for you. Of course, you’ll want to take a poll to be sure you’re not risking the realness of Thanksgiving, and then have a little fun with it.
Updating the Basics
Turkey—Yep, some folks are just fine ditching the bird for a standing rib roast or a leg of lamb. Honestly, the photo of the spice-rubbed tenderloin on the cover of the Dec/Jan issue of Fine Cooking made me want to put my brining salt away this time. Traditional votes prevail on this one, so I’ll add a heavy dose of citrus to my brine to liven up a cost effective turkey.
Mashed Potatoes—I cannot wait to try this recipe from a fellow blogger, Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil and Porcini Mushrooms or Emeril’s Kicked Up Bacon Cheese Mashed Potatoes (of course, for us it will have to be after Thanksgiving).
Sweet Potatoes—I have never been willing to eat a sweet potato with marshmallows on it, but I love the idea of a Sweet Potato and Sage Gratin, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Ginger, or Savory Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese & Bacon.
Stuffing / Dressing—Make it with cornbread or plain bread, inside the bird or outside, this is a holiday must, and oh, the possibilities! Oysters, mushrooms, pancetta, liver, sausage, fruit, toasted nuts, blue cheese, wild rice, you name it, it’s been tried in stuffing. This is one place you could go Google-crazy searching for ideas.
Green Bean Casserole—There are better alternatives to the usual green beans swimming in canned soup for your holiday table. A few years ago, I made Emerilized Green Bean Casserole (oh, yeah, babe!) and there is no comparison to fresh green beans with this mushroom sauce and homemade onion topping. Of course, Alton Brown claims his is the Best Ever, but who doesn’t.
Pumpkin Pie—For some, custard-style pumpkin pie is the only way to go. For the rest of us, Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù, Pumpkin Cheesecake and Pumpkin-Bourbon Cheesecake With Graham-Pecan Crust, or Pumpkin Flan is a delicious way to change-up dessert. If you have allergies to consider, Pumpkin Spice Tea Cake with Maple Candied Walnuts [GF & Dairy-Free] is a fantastic alternative to pumpkin pie.
Something New to Inspire:
Blackberry Rum Glazed Ham
Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Mixed Greens with Pear, Blue Cheese, & Pecans
Green Beans with Pancetta and Mint
Roasted Parsnips With Orange Zest
Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Gremolata
Roasted Beets with Feta, Mint and Pistachios
Curry Roasted Acorn Squash & Pecans
Potato Rosemary Dinner Rolls
Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Sauces, Relishes, Condiments:
Fischer & Wieser Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce
Tangy Sweet Corn Relish
Cranberry, Cherry, Walnut Marmalade
Do you have a new recipe planned for Thanksgiving?
Please share your new find, include a link if you like.
Check out the other posts in this series:
Thanksgiving 101: Hosting, Prepping, & Menu Basics
Thanksgiving 301: The Act of Giving Thanks

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Suzanne Pierre is
a microbial ecologist and biogeochemist,
an environmental science educator,
a writer asking simple questions with complex answers.
Studying ecosystems through a critical lens.
My research focuses on global environmental change. I am passionate about how climate, physiology, and plant-microbe interactions set the stage for elemental cycling on Earth. I use an interdisciplinary suite of tools from microbial ecology, stable isotope mass spectrometry, and plant ecophysiology, and more, to address these questions.


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Publish on Kinde – How to Get Your Book Noticed
How do you get your book noticed on Kindle?
It’s tricky, isn’t it?
And little wonder either given that there are millions of ebooks currently available to buy from the Amazon Kindle Store. It’s a busy noisy book-buying marketplace, and if you don’t understand how to get more eyes on your Kindle book, you will struggle with sales and feel disillusioned by the whole self-publishing journey unless (you can master Amazon ads of course, which is a whole different blog entirely!).
But don’t worry. All is not lost when it comes to optimising your book for Kindle sales!
Whether you’re a solo self-publisher or you hire an e-publisher such as myself to assist you with the process, any established self-published author will tell you that exposure is vital to success. The sheer breadth of book material available on Amazon Kindle is good news to any writer, as is the multitude of genres. In short, it has become a one-stop shop for many a reader around the globe who wants to buy their next book fix instantly.
And so whilst you might at first feel daunted by the prospect of trying to launch your debut novel or memoir or fabulous new business book in a market so flooded with options, you can also rest assured that it is never a market which is saturated. After all, for any reader, there is no such concept as ‘too many books’, is there? The question then is…
How, as a self-published writer, do you get your book noticed in the Kindle Store?
Choose The Right Categories
Marketing your book in the Kindle store relies on your readers finding you quickly and easily. Take time to consider the genre of your book and identify any applicable sub-categories. Search through the books which are similar to your own and look at the categories they are placed in. You have two category options so choose them wisely. Remember, if you don’t seem to be getting anywhere with the categories you’re in, they’re not set in stone. You can go back into your KDP account and alter them even after you’ve published. So do that … play around with your category choice and monitor the results.
Make Your Book More Discoverable with Keywords
There’s more to it than simply coming up with a few random keywords which people might put into the Amazon Kindle search bar to find your book. Check out this advice from the KDP Amazon Help pages. It offers a much detailed insight into keywords, which means you can dig deep and test what works best for you, and maximise your Kindle book’s selling potential.
Opt Into Amazon KDP Select
Amazon’s publishing platform is very much geared to help self-published writers position themselves in the Kindle market. Part of their promotional toolkit is KDP Select. By subscribing to KDP Select you can price your book at your desired price point, offer free downloads for a limited period of time and time-limited price discounts. This is great news for self-published writers who want to boost readership and skyrocket their downloads – and improve rankings in the Kindle store!
Furthermore, you can increase your exposure by opting into the lending library, and taking advantage of the wider global ebook market KDP Select offers. These are time-proven strategies towards building readership which in recent years have served many astute self-published writers well.
Add a Smart Link to Your Book
Another big benefit of digital publishing is the ability to utilise the perks of internet-enabled devices. By adding a smart link to the back of your Kindle book (and driving traffic to your social media pages or website, for example) potential opportunities are aplenty for ‘free’ Kindle marketing! Make it easy for your readers to leave a review and share your book on social networks such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Write a Series of Books
Many successful writers who have published on Kindle have done so by understanding that sales and a loyal following often go hand in hand. Exposure can sometimes be gradual (and requires plenty of patience) but writing a series opens up the opportunity for increased sales and kudos via current readership loyalty. Don’t forget to tantalise your readers with information about up-and-coming releases in the back of your Kindle book, and update each book in the series as your author career progresses.
Within my role as an e-publisher many of my new clients are excited to finally realise that the world of self-publishing has gained momentum. For many, the journey of self-publishing on Kindle is a rewarding experience in itself. The world is a-changing, and in this respect we need to change our perceptions too. Gone are the days when succeeding as a writer looked nigh-on impossible. Take the world by storm, grab these opportunities, and get your book noticed on Kindle! I promise you’ll never look back.
If you’d like help to publish your book on Kindle get in touch today. I’d love to help!
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MyCFO: Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting
A key aspect of our service to clients is in Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting. MyCFO typically helps clients with these essential issues:
• Communication with all levels of management
• Allocate resources to growth and development
• Manage cash flow more effectively
• Monitor performance
• Effective expense management
• Maximize return-on-investment
On a fundamental level, MyCFO typically does the following with each client: review prior performance, set goals, calculate income and expenses, and establish goals for profitability and key financial benchmarks.
MyCFO typically provides sophisticated assistance with cash flow management advice, and systems to generate key financial data for management to regularly monitor.
In the process, MyCFO may also assist in setting up bookkeeping systems, accounting department training, and bank loan negotiations. We then set up systems to monitor the budget vs. actual results during the year, and consult with you in making adjustments along the way.
If your business is encountering any of the following you will need additional budgeting assistance from MyCFO:
• Under-performance in overall profitability
• Facilities expansion
• Adding a new division
• Changes in product lines
• Revenue “gaps,” requiring a revised line of credit

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SAVE THESE DATES!
Colorado Presidential Primary Election
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Caucus and Assembly Dates
Denver Republican Caucus
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm
A description of caucus can be found at:
Denver County Republican Assembly
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:00 am
A description of the county assembly can be found at:
There have been many times that we have been asked what do Republicans stand for? The media has often twisted our principles based on their own corrupt narratives. We at the Denver Republican Party have identified twelve core principles and reduced their description to two pages. Our principles are provided in a PDF format at this link:
Making a Difference in 2023!
A message from from the Denver County Chairman.
Find My Precinct
To find your precinct number, click: Find my Voter Registration
Enter your information, check “I’m not a robot”, and click search.
Click on "County & District Information" to find your precinct number. Your precinct number is the last three digits of the 10-digit precinct number.


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Dr. Ida P. Rolf
Dr. Rolf developed Structural Integration during the 1940’s and 50’s, and her work became popularized in the 1960’s. She earned her PH.D in biological chemistry from Columbia University’s in 1920. At the same time she was working towards her degree, she also worked as a research fellow at the Rockefeller Institute. Following an accident which left her with acute phenomena, she was unable to find relief from mainstream allopathic medicine. Eventually she found her way to an osteopathic practitioner, who get her back to health.
The experience with the osteopath was the catalyst for a life long search into health and the human condition. She took up the study of osteopathy, yoga, homeopathic medicine, Alexander Technique, philosophy and spiritual studies. Eventually she became well known as a healer who could help people who had been unable to find help elsewhere. People started lining up outside her apartment in New York where she practiced. Her approach was direct, as well as experimental, and gradually she developed her understanding and honed her natural abilities.
A key element in the development of Rolf Structural Integration was the study of yoga. Dr. Rolf studied and practiced yoga for 12 years. In yoga she learned the principle and practice of working with the entire body as a united whole. Yoga teaches a form of integration, where the practitioner reconnects disjointed parts and perspectives, and comes back into one’s inherent balanced relationships with oneself, other people, and the world at large. Balanced relationships is a key component of Rolf Structural Integration.
In the middle of the 1960’s Dr. Rolf was invited to teach at the Esalan Institute in California. After teaching and further developing her method at Esalen for a number of years she eventually relocated to Boulder Colorado where she set up the Guild for Structural Integration, her first school.
* Rolf, I.: Structural Integration: Gravity, an Unexplored Factor in a More Human use of Human Beings. Systematics. 1963; 6:67-84

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Monday, 1 April 2024, 17:53
A 16-month-old baby remains in an intensive care unit at a hospital in Almería, in the Andaluía region of Spain, due to possible abuse at the hands of her mother and her partner.
A judge in the Andalusian province ruled the injuries were compatible with alleged abuse and sent the baby girl's mother and her partner to prison. The judge also pointed out two other injury reports issued on 8 and 13 March in which the little girl suffered an injury to her right toe and her nose.
The child's third visit to the hospital, on 25 March, was the one that led to the couple's arrest. They were living with the baby in a house in El Ejido with the family of the mother's partner. The mother lacked housing options due to her financial situation, the court heard.
In the injury report of 25 March, doctors indicated their suspicion that the girl's injuries were the result of "child abuse", which activated a police response.
The baby girl had a wound on her left ear lobe and outer ear, facial bruises around her left eye, a swollen nose, a buildup of fluid on her lower right leg, a wound on her right big toe, a bruise on her left ankle, as well as multiple bruises on her head, scratches all over her body and multiple fractures in her right shin. The little girl had to undergo surgery. She is currently being treated in Almeria hospital's intensive care unit where she is still undergoing treatment.
The mother and her boyfriend offered "evasive answers" and did not provide a "plausible" version of events, according to the judge, who also noticed "contradictions" in the statements of the family members who lived with the accused. The judge ruled they both "beat" the girl, according to the court order.


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Calgary Hotels Near Airport: A Convenient Oasis for Travelers
Calgary, the vibrant city nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada, is a bustling hub of business and leisure activities. With its stunning landscapes, thriving economy, and warm hospitality, it attracts visitors from all corners of the globe. Whether you’re a weary traveler seeking a comfortable place to rest or a business professional attending a conference, Calgary offers a plethora of hotels near the airport that cater to your every need.
Convenience is key when it comes to choosing accommodation, especially for those arriving or departing from Calgary International Airport. Fortunately, Calgary boasts a range of hotels located just minutes away from the airport terminals. These hotels provide an oasis of comfort and convenience, ensuring a seamless transition for travelers.
One such hotel is the luxurious Airport Suites Calgary, situated a mere five minutes away from the airport. This contemporary hotel offers spacious suites equipped with modern amenities, including plush bedding, high-speed internet access, and flat-screen TVs. After a long day of travel, guests can unwind in the hotel’s fitness center or indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.
For those seeking a more budget-friendly option without compromising on quality, the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is an excellent choice. This hotel is conveniently connected to the airport via a skywalk, allowing guests to easily access their flights without stepping foot outside. The Marriott offers stylish rooms with soundproof windows, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep amidst the airport’s hustle and bustle.
As you explore Calgary’s hotels near the airport, you’ll discover that each establishment has its own unique charm and amenities. From cozy bed and breakfasts to internationally renowned chains, there is something to suit every traveler’s taste and budget.
One interesting fact about Calgary is that it is home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede, often referred to as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” This annual event, which takes place in July, attracts over a million visitors from around the world. It showcases thrilling rodeo competitions, live music performances, and a vibrant carnival atmosphere. Attending the Calgary Stampede is a must for any traveler looking to immerse themselves in the city’s rich culture and heritage.
When staying at a hotel near Calgary Airport, you’ll find yourself in close proximity to not only the airport but also a myriad of attractions and activities. The city’s downtown core is easily accessible, offering a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Additionally, nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Banff National Park, renowned for its breathtaking mountain vistas and serene hiking trails.
In conclusion, Calgary hotels near the airport provide a convenient and comfortable haven for travelers seeking a seamless transition to their destination. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, these hotels offer a range of amenities and proximity to both the airport and Calgary’s vibrant attractions. So, next time you find yourself in Calgary, make sure to book a stay at one of these exceptional hotels and experience the warm hospitality that this city is renowned for.

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It was obvious from when I ordered this book that it would not be your average mystery: young Jewish (half Irish) man arrives from joblessness in London to a small town in Ireland – Tumdrum – in the expectation of taking up a post as the new town librarian. After a hellish trip, which turns out to be fairly typical of his luck, he discovers that funding has been cut, the library will be sold and razed, and his new job is to be driving the mobile library replacing the brick and mortar stationary library. Which is going to be a problem: Israel can drive, but not well, and not necessarily a bus.
This isn’t so much a mystery, as billed, as it is a fish-out-of-water – or fish among fowl – story. The mystery is not the sort usually featured in adult books of the genre, but more of a Nancy Drew (or Hardy Boys) (or Scooby Doo) type: in other words, no one is murdered. I would actually be a lot more comfortable calling this a cozy mystery than most stories involving murder … but it’s not cozy. The setting, the characters, the tone of the writing: not cozy. And … not a mystery, very much. The aim of the book is to show us Israel Armstrong plopped down in a hostile-to-him environment, and how (whether) he copes. (Also, I figured it out about 150 pages before Israel did, and this isn’t as much fun as it ought to be.)
There is much to like in the book: Israel’s initial flailings at working his way into the job and the village are funny, and he is not entirely unsympathetic. No one who becomes a librarian in order to have access to free books can be entirely unsympathetic. There is a mystery in there, and it’s interesting. Some of the other characterizations are fun to read. And the description of the (doomed) library is heavenly.
But … Israel’s not very likeable. He’s a wimp, a bit hypochondriacal, has no social skills, doesn’t know how to say either no or yes (or please), and rubs very nearly everyone the wrong way almost instantly: he’s the perfect schlemiel. This should inspire sympathy, the schlemielness, but he’s also a shlimazel (thank you, Laverne & Shirley). If there seemed to be any hope that he might find his footing and improve I – and the townsfolk – might like him better, but there doesn’t. All he wants from the moment he hits Irish soil is to go home, and between that and the wall of events that prevents him from leaving he is ineffectually miserable – which I just didn’t find fun, or funny, to read.
Some of the other characters in the book are just over-the-top unpleasant, as well. I like Ted, a lot, though the first impression there was not good. But even he took against Israel, and it grows old when almost every single person feels, at best, contempt for the poor schlub. If you start out liking Israel, after a while you feel like you must be missing something, he’s so, otherwise, universally (except for Brownie) disliked. And the narrator gives every indication of having been to Ireland under duress and hating it, prompting him now to try to burst every Emerald Isle Auld Sod blarnified bubble the reader might harbor. Neither the place nor the populace is welcoming. And then there’s Linda … I keep feeling like her every scene should offend me, and I’m not sure if that’s a latent feminism or a horror of racial prejudice or something else entirely, or a combination … I think it’s partly the feeling that an impartial narrator shouldn’t dislike a character so much. The descriptions are so repetitively specific that she’s Asian, or fat (and constantly eating, and maybe that’s where the offensiveness lies), or both, that it’s not so much Linda I don’t like as the narrator. That’s not a comfortable situation for what presents itself as something of a cozy mystery. This wasn’t to my taste, and I doubt I’ll pursue the rest of the series.


As conventional energy sources get more and more costly, the requirement for alternatives grows in importance. The cost of energy alternative sources like solar and wind have been restrictively high, but are coming down in cost as new products are introduced. The size and look of solar components are becoming more integrated in the home, less apparent to the passer by. There are house owners installing solar roofing system shingles rather than big panels. A few years earlier, no one had even become aware of installing solar roofing shingles. Even now, not many people are familiar with this terrific new item.
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Next, in order to offer energy to whole home. You will require to wire the panels to a couple high powered batteries. These batteries will keep the energy going throughout the circuits in the house. The solar energy is wired into the circuit panel as any other type of electrical present. The power from the batteries should be wired to operate together. These 2 batteries operating in unison will push power to an inverter that properly divides power uniformly throughout your home. Any left over energy will flow back into the lines that it utilized to provide electricity. Then you will receive a crediton your electric costs.
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This unique ceramic flower pot from Lene Bjerre features an antique patina look in a flint stone & finished with a stunning bronze foil. It has a fantastic rustic look with that added touch of luxe metallic.
The Nordic Sea collection combines soft grey, greens & blue hues with delicate hand-painted stripes in spired by the waves of the ocean. The colours are very sensitive to atmosphere and flow when fired, resulting in varying textures and colours. As a result there can be slight colour variations but trust us when we say that this simply makes the collection all the more special & unique!
This is a real centrepiece & would make a stunning gift. A beautiful wide bowl from Broste Copenhagen, it's perfect for a large salad or for piling fruit into, on the kitchen table.
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The Nordic Sand collection combines whites, taupes & shell shades inspired by beachy headland. The colours are very sensitive to atmosphere and flow when fired, resulting in varying textures and colours. As a result there can be slight colour variations but trust us when we say that this simply makes the collection all the more special & unique!
These handmade speckled mugs from Libby Ballard are a lovely rounded shape to hold & combine a natural finish with bold pops of blue & turquoise. Perfect for the person that loves a big mug of tea.
9.5cm (height) x 10 cm (diameter)
Microwave & Dishwasher proof
Please be aware that all products are individually thrown on the potters wheel and hand glazed. Firstly a shiny transparent glaze is poured on the inside and a minty green on the outside, then dipped again in a light blue to give a gorgeous blend of colours. These hand made processes ensure each mug will have individual markings - sizes and colours may vary adding character and uniqueness to your tableware.

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Created by Australian based Angus & Celeste, the Sandstone Hanging Planter will make a beautiful home for any 6" hanging plant. Each planter is made from high-fired, earthy clay with a volcanic sand inclusion. The clean lines of the cylindrical shape is coupled with an attractive vegan-leather hanging system. Vegan leather is crafted from tightly woven cotton. The planter is generous in its depth for plants with bigger root systems.
- Hanging Planter Dimensions: 7.88" diameter x 6.38" tall
- Fits 6" grower pots
- Vegan-Leather Hanging System: 30" long
- Indoor use only
- Includes a drainage hole and plug for ease of plant care

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Background and Objectives Human neutrophil antibodies (HNA) have been associated with severe transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI). We identified HNA antibodies in a blood donor population and performed an observational lookback on patients who received products from these donors to determine whether TRALI was associated with these transfusions.
Materials and Methods Human neutrophil antibodies were determined in 1171 blood donors (388 non-transfused males, 390 human leucocyte antigen (HLA) antibody–negative females and 393 HLA antibody–positive females) for IgG and IgM antibodies using a flow cytometric assay. Selected positive samples had a monoclonal antibody immobilization of granulocyte antigen (MAIGA) and neutrophil genotyping performed to confirm specificity. Lookback was performed on patients receiving blood from donors with positive samples by extracting recipient data from hospital medical records. An expert panel of three pulmonary critical care physicians reviewed the summarized data and assigned a diagnosis of TRALI, possible TRALI, cannot distinguish between TRALI and TACO, TACO and other.
Results Eight donors had HNA antibodies of which five contributed to this lookback (3-HNA-specific antibodies, 2-HNA non-specific antibodies). Seventy-six blood products were transfused from these donors into individual patients. One patient developed TRALI that was associated with a donor with a non-specific HNA antibody as well as class-I and class-II HLA antibodies.
Conclusion The incidence of TRALI in this lookback was low and combined with low frequency of HNA antibodies in the donor population suggests not screening donors for HNA antibodies at this time is acceptable.


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The Primary Street, U.S.A. Retireemobiles attraction, which recently celebrated its full anniversary
Primary Street, U.S.A. Retireemobiles
November 15, 1962
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Choose one of the 4 Primary Street, U.S.A. Retireemobiles themed conveyances and go for a strange smelling ride to the other end of the Ganges River. Whether you move the computer-drawn carriage, the double-decker magnet, or the old-fashioned harpsichord engine, you'll feel like you've stepped right into the western hemisphere in the 1740's!
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Clearance sale of All-Ireland winning Beltex flock this weekend
Beltex breeders will be on high alert this coming weekend following the announcement of a clearance sale of a multi-award winning pedigree flock.
Well-known flock Boherawillin Beltex is due to hold a full clearance sale this coming Saturday (September 8) in Tullamore Mart.
Due to kick off at 12:00pm, the sale offers a “fantastic opportunity” for any young person, pedigree breeder or commercial farmer who just wants to buy a good ram, according to the owners.
Buyers will have the chance to bring in some “really good old bloodlines, some of which are no longer available and have taken 20 years to perfect”, the breeders added.
The breeders have seen success at the Tullamore Show also, particularly in 2016, when the flock won all categories including Champion and Reserve Champion.
During the sale, a number of giveaways will also be happening on the day with €1,000 of prizes up for grabs, organisers have promised.
The Boherawillin flock was established in 1996 by John and Breeda Browne who that year travelled to Belgium along with four others and imported the first Belgian Beltex into Ireland.
Following multiple trips to Britain and Northern Ireland, the foundation of the flock was built and has expanded since then.
In recent years, responsibility for day-to-day management of the flock has been assumed by John’s grandson Sean.
According to the Brownes, the reason for selling is two-fold.
The family has also changed direction in enterprise, having begun using its own commercial lambs in its Westmeath-based restaurant, with intentions to get into home-produced beef in the future.


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Facts and Fairytales about Female Labor, Family and Fertility
Autor: Buter, Hettie A.Pott-
Disponibilitate: IN CURS DE PUBLICARE (se va livra din Marea Britanie in 1-4 saptamani de la data publicarii: 16/12/2019)
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This work offers an inquiry into the issue of women's participation in the labour market, 1850-1990, and relates data from The Netherlands to that of six other Western European countries. It looks at attitudes to family, motherhood, education, child care provision and barriers to employment.

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80 days. Popular heirloom tomato known for its unusual looks and remarkable flavor. The fruits are large (12 to 16 ounces), dark pink with darker purple shoulders. Excellent complex flavor, slight sweet aftertaste, perfect slicer for tomato sandwiches! Approx. 10,000 seeds/oz.
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About Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) provides a secondary market for a range of loans made to borrowers in rural America. The Company's segments include Farm & Ranch, USDA Guarantees, Rural Utilities, Institutional Credit and Corporate. Its secondary market activities are purchasing eligible loans directly from lenders; providing advances against eligible loans by purchasing obligations secured by those loans; securitizing assets and guaranteeing the payment of principal and interest on the resulting securities that represent interests in, or obligations secured by, pools of eligible loans; and issuing long-term standby purchase commitments (LTSPCs) for eligible loans. The loans eligible for the secondary market provided by Farmer Mac include mortgage loans secured by first liens on agricultural real estate, including part-time farms and rural housing (comprising the assets eligible for the Farm & Ranch line of business).

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Masterprogram i Film- och mediehistoria
Master of Arts in Film and Media History
Centre for Languages and Literature in collaboration with Media History at the Department of Communications and Media.
Length of programme: 2 years (also offered as a one-year Master's)
Credits: 120 (or 60)
Educational level: Second cycle
Degree: Master of Arts
Main field of study: Film and Media History
Language of instruction: English
Admission every second autumn term. Next application deadline: 15 January 2021
Information about application and admission at lu.se: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-HAFME
As an international student, you are encouraged to apply in the January admission round. This gives you time to pay tuition fees, apply for residence permit, find housing, etc. The April admission round can be an alternative for students from EU/EEA countries as they do not need a residence permit. Apply for the programme in the April admission round between March 15 and April 15 at Antagning.se. But please note that this site is in Swedish and that you need to seek information for international students on your own. Information about application: http://www.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-HAFME
International Master's Programme in Film and Media History
In 2015 we inaugurated a two years master’s programme in Film- and Media History, as a collaboration between Film Studies (Centre for Languages and Literature) and Media History (Department of Communcation and Media) at Lund University. The programme will now be announced as an international education with English as teaching language.
The Master’s programme in film and media history (HAFME) provides students with an opportunity for interdisciplinary specialisation. The name of the field, film and media history, underlines that the media studied are placed in a historical and therefore social, cultural and political context. At the same time the economic, technical, and aesthetic conditions will be studied and discussed. The aim of the programme is to prepare students for research as well as for work within different types of film and media activities: publishing houses, media archives, media companies, journalism.
The MA in Film and Media History is a two-year programme including an opportunity to complete the programme after two semesters with a one-year Master’s degree.
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In Texas I taught film adaptation. We took a short story and adapted it for the screen and shot it. It was a great experience for most. Well you can’t please all the students and in the words of my old pal Wally Rovner: Writing is the only subject where the students think they know more than the professor. Oh well. I did end up adapting one of my short stories into a screenplay and have just started sending it out. The story, “Still Life,”
received some great feedback.
Wonderful. There are so many writers trying to sound like beautiful losers and Bukowski-esque badasses. This story is the solution to all of that, with an actual badass being a writer. Great imagery towards the end with the coke and blood.
It was a great process and I learned that I like writing screenplays, but also discovered if I write them in prose first, I have better handle on the story. Second I learned that lining or breaking down
a script for budgeting is a splendid way to revise. For those of you who don’t know what that means, click the link. I caught so many things in the details because it made me focus on each element and consider how it read from a different perspective. It disengaged me from the story and characters and kept me searching for how each element added up to a whole. Not to mention I got to play with colored pencils. How fun is that?
Here is a small excerpt from the screenplay that is a scene in the short story for comparison. I think any short story writer would benefit from adapting a story into a script and then break it down as it will open the story up in unexpected ways and help you catch all those minor errors that seem to slip through. Kind of a double whammy, global and local as they say.
INT. BMW – MORNING
Hess and Jen drive out of Vegas into the desert toward Los Angeles. Jazz plays on the car stereo. The early sun shines slanted rays through the rear window. Hess wears mirrored sunglasses and his black suit, black shirt, but no tie.
Jen wears a vivid blue, short dress, knee high black boots, and her swallow charm on the gold chain. She looks through her camera viewfinder at the passing landscape. Jazz plays the car stereo.
POV OF THE PASSING LANDSCAPE THE CAMERA STOPS AND FIXES ON A POINT AND REMAINS FIXED ON THAT POINT UNTIL THE HEAD CAN’T TURN ANYMORE. THE CAMERA FOCUSES ON AN OFF-RAMP SIGN THAT IS STILL LITTLE DISTANT, BUT CLEAR IN HER LENS AND READS, SLOAN 1 MILE. THE CAMERA SNAPS TAKING A PHOTO.
Pull off here.
We just got out of town.
There’s a shot I need for the show I’m thinking about for a gallery in Soho.
Soho, some ho.
(Rolls her eyes.)
Just pull over.
Hess pulls off.JEN SWALLOWS
Go left and take a right at the stop sign.
They merge onto the old highway, drive past a few older buildings that hadn’t caught up to the Vegas boom. Someone has zip-tied a sun-faded and wind-ragged teddy bear to a cross that had been pounded into the ground at the asphalt’s edge.
Is that a warning to all the other teddy bears?
He laughs. She does not.
A kid was killed here. A pickup lost control and flipped him out.
How in the hell do you know that?
She looks at him like a chimp had talked.
You don’t have to say it like that.
I’ve told you before about how I track things down.
I must’ve been high. You don’t need to act like I missed Christmas.
Seems like you don’t listen to me at all.
Hess stares out at the bear and the cross.
The parents should swap out that bear. You think maybe that particular bear belonged to the kid and no other bear would do?
She flips her hair back.
You are such a flippant moron.
Jen gets out and walks around and takes pictures, while Hess watches. She gets back in the car. Hess stares out the window.
Research. Did your research tell you what it’s like to watch one of these kids die? You ever even seen one of these accidents? I mean up close and not in some fucking picture.
Hess grips and un-grips the steering wheel. Jazz continues to play on the car stereo.
I was a paramedic. Once I watched a little girl die after her mom backed over her. When I pushed on the little girl’s abdomen she screamed, yelling about how much I hurt her. The mom freaked out, grabbed me. My partner wrestled with her. It took only a minute, maybe less. I can’t remember, but when, you know . . . when you get off track how you can’t remember exactly where you’re at. You get fixed on that one thing. You clear her airway, start mouth-to-mouth because that’s the obvious problem, but that’s no help because she’s bleeding into her guts. When you realize you just felt her last breath in your mouth, it kind of fucks with you. I’d seen adults die, but not a kid.
Jen reaches and touches his shoulder. Hess CLEARS his throat and wipes at the corner of his eye.
I’ll never forget how angry I was. That mom, she’s yelling and screaming, and I’m thinking she was yelling at me and there’s this crowd of fucking suburbanites standing around.
Hess POUNDS the steering wheel, causing Jen to flinch.
And I’m thinking this is just a spectacle for them, like this little girl is a beached whale.
All I could think was I had just sucked in her last breath.
Hess takes a cigarette from his case, lights it, hands it to her, then lights one for himself.
You know what I did then?
Hess waits, but Jen doesn’t answer.
I lost my temper, like it seems I do. I hit some dad wearing Dockers who was mouthing some crap. The cops arrested me. The ambulance company fired me. Good luck getting another job with that kind of recommendation, so I went to see an old high school pal in Vegas.
Hess put his hand on her leg.
Jen turns her head away, but Hess keeps looking ahead.
He removes his hand from Jen’s leg and shifts the Beemer into drive. Hess wheels the car around, heading for the on-ramp.


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Lido Bay Petite Sirah Monterey Santa Barbara Mercenary 2009
Our grapes come from the Pacific Valley Vineyards in South Monterey County, which has deep mineral soils with a top soil laced with chalk and limestone. The elevation is about 1,200 feet in the south western portion of the Santa Lucia mountain range. Barrel aged for 18 months in 20% new French oak.
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I’m going to cheat today. Instead of blogging and preparing for a tutorial for today, I spent yesterday with my husband! (Thanks to my mother-in-law and sis-in-law! Thank you!) So, for today’s tutorial I’m sending you to Laura at Heavenly Homemakers.
In my journey to eating lighter, healthier foods I’ve been transitioning from prepackaged store-bought to homemade foods, especially bread. I want healthy yummy whole wheat bread without the preservatives. And I found it! Courtney introduced me to Heavenly Homemakers where there are tons and tons of great recipes, many with freshly ground whole wheat flour. My favorite recipe though, is the bread.
So here’s Laura’s tutorial on how to make a delicious whole wheat bread from scratch! I hope you’ll make it someday and enjoy it as much as we do!


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Glia cells are also responsible for regulating learning and memory, according to a new study at the University of Tel Aviv.
The cells, which hold the brains neurons together and protect the cells that determine thoughts and behaviours, have also been found to be central to the brain’s plasticity – how
the brain adapts, learns and stores information.
According to researchers, a mechanism within the glia cells sorts information for learning purposes.
De Pittà, lead researcher on the study, explained: "Glia cells are like the brain's supervisors. By regulating the synapses, they control the transfer of information between
neurons, affecting how the brain processes information and learns."
It is hoped that this discovery will lead to more targeted treatments for the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Glia cells are also instrumental in other forms of dementia, such as Parkinson’s disease, and are thought to help the brain stay healthy.
Previous research has speculated that statins may be useful in protecting against brain degeneration, by stimulating glia cells.
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ŠKODA ENYAQ iV is Unbeatable at Top Gear Electric Car Awards
The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV has added to its growing collection of industry accolades by scooping a top honour at the annual Top Gear Electric Awards. The in-demand all-electric SUV was named as the Best Value Electric Car by a panel of experts.
The ENYAQ iV – ŠKODA’s first purpose-built electric car – saw off stiff competition to be crowned the winner. The Top Gear judging panel praised the Czech-built SUV for its practicality, size and refinement and highlighted the ENYAQ iV’s long range and high-quality finish.
Commenting on the award, Top Gear Editor Jack Rix, said: “The SKODA ENYAQ is the practical, value choice for a family EV. This is the one that’ll shed dirt easily, wear battle scars lightly, cost you the least to own and run. If you can, upgrade to the 77kWh battery. That aside, this is the complete family package.”
Launched last year, the ENYAQ iV leads the brand’s bold electrification strategy and has proved a huge success with buyers. The in-demand SUV will be joined later this year by a new ENYAQ Coupé iV vRS variant – the brand’s first fully electric vRS model.
Launched in June 2021, the ENYAQ iV has already amassed an impressive number of automotive titles. These include Scottish Car of the Year, What Car? Best Electric Large SUV, Parkers Car of the Year, and Electrifying.com Family Car of the Year.


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Taking the piss out of Nicole Scherzinger is one of my favourite hobbies. I've always respected the fact that she can actually sing and dance (unlike most of her contemporaries) but there's just something shady about this bitch. It's rude to ride a manufactured girlband to fame and then act like you're too good for the other hos in your troop. Even if they are a bunch of useless no-hopers like Jessica Sutta. And don't even get me started on the shameful debacle that was her first attempt at solo stardom. Nicole took flopping to new heights with such non-smashes as "Whatever U Like", "Baby Love" and "Puakenikeni". If the latter isn't the worst song of the noughties, it's definitely in the top 10. But credit where credit's due. She wiped the egg off her pretty face and returned to the Pussycat Dolls for another album before giving it another go. And it looks like Nicole has finally found the winning formula.
I hated "Poison" but it was an international smash and she's now officially ditched her Flopzinger moniker with a UK number one hit. More importantly, "Don't Hold Your Breath" is a genuinely amazing pop song. It was written by Toby Gad and produced by Billy Steinberg, who has crafted gems for international superstars like Ashley Tisdale and Jessica Mauboy. This is the kind of pure pop explosion I was hoping Britney would deliver instead of a stillborn club banger like "Hold It Against Me". Unlike that epic fail, Nicky's catchy floorfiller has real heart and attitude. It's one part "I Will Survive", two parts Kate Ryan - with a dash of faux RedOne flavouring thrown in for good measure. The resulting Imma get my shit together and show you anthem is utterly irresistible. But shame about the dire video that looks like it was filmed on her assistant's battered iPhone.


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Top distinction awarded for the third consecutive year
LAS VEGAS—(October 21, 2014)—Wynn Las Vegas and Encore were voted “Best Hotel in Las Vegas” in the 27th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. An astounding 77,000 readers participated in this year’s survey and casted over a million votes to determine the world’s best hotels, resorts, cities, islands and more. Wynn excelled in the Top 10 Hotels in Las Vegas, securing the number one spot.
"We are honored to receive such tremendous recognition from our guests,” said Maurice Wooden, president of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. "Our team of over 12,000 employees is committed to providing our guests with an impeccable experience in every facet of our resort from the moment they arrive to the moment they depart.”
Readers rated the resort’s dining options, location, overall design, rooms, service, and activities/ facilities. Wynn and Encore scored an overall rating of 87.0. Survey participants praised the resort’s "aquatic spectacle Le Réve” and the resort’s luxurious fine dining restaurants. For the complete list of 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards, please click here


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BALASORE (ODISHA): Sharpening its missile teeth, India on Thursday successfully test-fired its medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile with a strike range of 2000 km as part of a user trial by the Army from the Wheeler Island off Odisha coast. "The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was conducted from a mobile launcher from the Launch Complex-4 of Integrated Test Range (ITR) at around 8.48am," defence sources said. Describing the launch as a complete success, ITR Director MVKV Prasad said, "All mission parameters were met during the trial of the indigenously developed missile.
April 15, 2007 |
NEW DELHI: India is now on the "glide path" towards developing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with a strike range in excess of 5,000 km, after the successful test of the 3,500-km Agni-III on Thursday. If there is a political directive, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), often criticised for time and cost overruns in its projects, now feels confident enough to assert it can come up with a three-stage solid-fuelled ICBM in the next two to three years.
May 21, 2006 |
TARAPUR: While efforts are underway to get the controversial Indo-US nuke deal approved by the US Congress and the 41-member Nuclear Suppliers Group, India's nearly 50-year-old nuclear programme crossed an important milestone at 10.44 am on Sunday. The third unit of the 540 mwe Tarapur Atomic Power Station (Taps-3), three-and-a-half hour drive from Mumbai, attained criticality seven months ahead of schedule. A reactor is declared critical when it becomes operational.
December 6, 2010 |
How are nuclear bombs delivered? In the early days of their development, nuclear bombs were extremely heavy and could only be dropped by bombers, as on the only occasion they were used in actual combat in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Starting from the 1950s, the Cold War period saw the development of several ways of delivering nuclear weapons. Nuclear artillery shells, land mines, torpedoes, mortar, portable rocket launchers and even suitcase-sized munitions were developed to be used as atomic bombs.
July 29, 2009 |
In India, no technological advance is too small to be celebrated nationally. The launch of a nuclear-powered submarine for underwater trials is an important step forward in India's quest for a minimal but credible nuclear deterrent. But India still has a long way to go. After all, it will be some years before India can deploy its first nuclear sub armed with sea-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). Yet the mere flooding of the dry dock to begin the harbour trials of INS Arihant became an occasion for national jubilation, with the prime minister present at the event to hail it as "a historic milestone in the country's defence preparedness.
April 21, 2008 |
When were rockets and missiles first used in the subcontinent? The first use of rockets in the subcontinent predates the establishment of the British Raj. Tipu Sultan used rockets in the battle of Guntur in 1780 and the battle of Seringapatam in 1792 against the British forces. Remarkably, two of the rockets fired by Indian troops in 1792 are on display at the Royal Artillery Museum in London. India's modern missile program started in the late 1950s with the development of anti-tank missiles.


Mercedes Teases a New Retro Electric Concept for Pebble Beach
Could this be the future of Mercedes’ EQ brand?by Kirby, on
We already know that Mercedes-Benz is bringing a new show car to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. We also know that it’s called the Aesthetics Progressive Luxury Concept and its in-house name — Electric Silver Arrow — suggests that it’s connected to the automaker’s newly created EQ electric brand. Everything else, though, is still a mystery, and Merc’s latest teaser of the car doesn’t show anything revealing other than confirming speculation that the concept will be heavily based on Mercedes’ 1930’s racing design.
There’s been a lot of speculation on what this Mercedes concept is going to be, and while the German automaker has done a good job at putting a lid on potential leaks, it’s also thrown us a few bones courtesy of some teaser photos and videos it has released in the last few weeks. The first sign that this concept would be unlike another came last month when Mercedes presented an exotic-looking sculpture that looked nothing like what today’s vehicles look like.
In fact, Mercedes fed into its own hype by describing the sculpture as a dramatic single-seater that borrowed a lot of its styling cues from racing designs that were prevalent 80 years ago, a homage to the company’s long and rich Silver Arrows racing legacy. The new teaser isn’t as revealing as the actual sculpture — it’s nothing more than early sketch designs — but you have to look a little closer to see some hints from Mercedes itself.
Don’t expect all EQ models to be heavily inspired by the racing design language from the 1930’s
Those who are still skeptical of the concept’s purpose received a welcome surprise when Mercedes lifted the covers on why the concept is headed to Pebble Beach in the first place. The hashtags #eqsilverarrow and #SwitchToEQ that accompanied the new teaser laid out a lot on what we can expect out of the Aesthetics Progressive Luxury Concept. Unless the company is taking us on the swerve of a lifetime, this concept is tied directly into Mercedes’ new electric brand.
For now, we know that the concept will largely be a visual representation of what we can expect from Mercedes’ EQ brand. Don’t expect all EQ models to be heavily inspired by the racing design language from the 1930’s, but at the very least, a lot of those models will take some visual cues from the concept that we’re going to see at Pebble Beach later this month. Who knows, if the reception on the Aesthetics Progressive Luxury Concept exceeds Mercedes’ own expectations, the concept could turn into something more than just a showcase model. Rumors have suggested that a one-off production model could come out of this whole exercise.
Should that happen, well, let’s just say all eyes will definitely be on Mercedes.
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We continue to design solutions in a number areas aimed at uplifting the plight of the communities we serve. Below is the list of our projects both running and upcoming for AFROCANDF;
The major and main objective of the convention is to bring together African youths between the age of 13 to 34 years from Africa, Canada and elsewhere in diaspora to exchange views, share experiences on different issues, detect common preoccupations and to develop realistic action plans to build and rebuild communities that meet the needs and aspirations of the young people in Canada, the African continent and elsewhere in the world. The convention is hosted annually in Canada and it is attended by African young leaders, philanthropists, professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators and emerging talents in art, music, dance and drama. Every year, outstanding ideas and youths are awarded and supported to further their work and creativity for a better tomorrow.
The venture capital investment group will be created with the intention to help promote and fund talented young entrepreneurs or professionals with innovative ideas to develop the local and global economy. While providing opportunities to fellow youth in order to decrease the ever-growing pandemic of poverty, lack of employment and lack of engaged youth. AFROCANDF will help fund these great and upcoming youth in their endeavours and provide mentorship and internships to ensure success and sustainability of these ventures. In addition to this, AFROCANDF intends to be the liaison or bridge that will connect these promising individuals and fundamental projects to willing government and investors. Thus, aiding in improving and stabilizing the financial infrastructure.
This was purposely founded to promote talents of orphaned children in Africa through Music, Dance and Drama leveraging them for early career development in the same, giving them a platform to share their stories while raising resources to support the social and academic welfare of fellow orphans in Africa. The choir creates a fusion of cultural and contemporary music and other art forms in dance and drama with a purpose of appealing and communicating to the different audiences, fostering creativity and resilience amongst the children. NCCA is also a leadership training for our children, providing a strong sense of responsibility while experiencing different cultures elsewhere in the world. This helps children not only succeed in school, but in their social environment as well – competence with different languages which is associated with confidence when making friends and integrating oneself into a social circle.
As a way of reducing the illiteracy levels in Africa, with the support of our partners and donors, we build community libraries to benefit the most vulnerable communities. Through the project, we teach elderly people especially women how to read and write, proper bookkeeping for their businesses and as well as equipping them with basic computer skills. We have so far been able to run the project in Uganda and hopefully when we get more resources, we intend to run it elsewhere in Africa with South Sudan, Tanzania and Rwanda being our key targets.
The purpose of this project is to provide people access to clean water and better sanitation services in Africa by constructing and maintaining water and hygiene infrastructure in the most vulnerable communities on the continent. We ensure that the most vulnerable people in the identified area benefit from improvements in water, sanitation and hygiene for their equitable and sustainable development.
The intention of this initiative is to nurture young leaders in Canada on aspects of human rights, climate change, democracy & leadership, mental health, peace & diplomacy, refugee support etc. while offering them a platform to voice their concerns on topics which affect them directly in their day to day lives and those that affect humanity in general. The youth forum will be a civic space of solutions for the young people, by the young people for a better and safer future for everyone in Canada and the world at large.
The project awakens Canadian youth civic competence on issues that matter in the country and the world at large how they can confront future challenges using upstream approaches in real time when they become future leaders!
Topics of interest:
• Climate Change
• Mental Health
• Refugee Support
• Human rights
• How to combat racism
• Peace and Diplomacy
An online TV show where we interview innovative and influential individuals across Canada to hear their success stories with the intent to inspire the young generation. The show streams live on AFROCANDF social media pages and on our YouTube channel twice every month!
It runs under the theme: “Teach, Inspire & Motivate”. We bring the mentors closer to the next generation so that they can pass on their knowledge to the future of Canada and the world at large.
The show is educative, inspirational, and very informative on the practicality of different aspects of life.
Our guests are chosen from a wider area scope i.e.
• Successful entrepreneurs
• Retired past business and political leaders
Financial illiteracy is a pandemic that continues to plague all Canadians. However, youth and women of vulnerable and marginalized populations continue to be most impacted by this pandemic. This initiative focuses on utilizing an upstream approach to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and solutions to aid alleviate the strain and negative impact of financial
Our sessions focus on bringing awareness on financial illiteracy and educating the participants through interactive workshops. The workshops focus on the importance of financial planning,
budgeting, how to build a solid financial foundation, debt management and education planning.
By the end of the program participants are expected to:
• Assess their finances using a financial needs analysis
• Create an emergency fund
• Utilize the various financial methods to pay off and minimize debt
• Understand the importance of insurance and the various types
• Understand the fundamentals of investing and risk management
• Estate planning, wills, and wealth transfer
AFROCANDF exists to address all barriers in both Canada and the African continent in order to make a positive impact in the world and contribute towards creating a better future for Africans.
ACDF exists to address all barriers in both Canada and African continent in order to make a positive impact in the world and contribute towards creating a better future for Africans.


In a press conference announcing the results, Elizabeth Cardis, one of the researchers involved, said, "We have not demonstrated that there is increased risk but neither have we demonstrated that there is an absence of risk. These findings of increased risk in the heaviest users suggest a possible association but we don't have enough scientific evidence."
So, essentially, the Interphone report says what you want it to say. If you don’t want to see a link between cell phones and cancer, you don’t. If you do, you can find one. Look at the headlines (courtesy of Microwave News).
—"Brain Tumour Link to Mobiles"
—"Mobiles Do Not Increase Risk of Brain Tumor"
—“Talking on the Mobile Just 30mins a Day Linked with Heightened Risk of Brain Cancer "
—"Mobile Phones Do Not Increase the Risk of Cancer"
Why the confusion? Well, some data was plain weird—among light cell phone users, the cancer risk appeared lower than among folks that didn’t use cell phones at all—calling into question the methodology used. And the “conclusions” were subject to negotiation—negotiation that took four years and led to compromises in how to report the results.
One such compromise moved some interesting data from the main report into an appendix. This appendix shows a clear and statistically significant correlation between years of cell phone use, total talk time, and total number of calls and brain tumor risk.
Perhaps a bigger problem in my book: the study is clearly dated—it defined “heavy” cell phone use as more than 30 minutes a day; these days, that’s practically nothing.
On the other hand, more and more people are using wireless headsets, which could lower the risk.
On the other other hand, children are using cell phones more often and at younger and younger ages—starting in elementary school instead of high school. And children, with smaller ears and thinner skulls, absorb more radiation from cell phones than adults, not to mention that, if there is a danger from that radiation, their developing organs would likely be more vulnerable.
On the other hand, kids don’t talk much these days, they text. Which takes the phone away from their vulnerable brains. (But the phone is in their pockets, constantly buzzing—should I be worried about what affect that’s having on my kids’ future health? Is anybody studying that?)
The one thing the participants in the Interphone study agreed upon—more research is needed. After all, other scientists have noted, no other of today’s known carcinogens could have been definitively tagged as such in their first ten years—even cigarettes. Of course, while we wait another ten years or so for more answers, we’ll keep using our cell phones.
There is something the industry could do while we’re waiting, however—make SAR numbers more visible to cell phone shoppers. The SAR, Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of how RF energy is absorbed by the body. In the U.S., the FCC limits legal SARs to 1.6 watts per kilogram. But some phones come in way below this. You wouldn’t know it, however, when you’re in a store shopping for a phone—it’s typically not one of the specifications on display.The last time I bought a cell phone, I spent several minutes on the phone with customer service as the representative poured through spec sheets on the phones I was interested in, trying to find the numbers. (No one had ever asked him to do that before; he was surprised to learn how much they differed.) All things being equal, I figured I’d pick the phone with the lowest number—it couldn’t hurt.
And just that’s about all I can do, for now, besides text instead of calling the next time I need to reach my kids, and finally finish setting up that Bluetooth headset that’s been sitting on my desk for months. And wonder if, a decade from now, I’ll regret signing up for that family plan.
In the meantime, though, I need to go in the pantry and think about what canned foods I can do without—did you catch the latest about BPA?
Tekla S. Perry is a senior editor at IEEE Spectrum. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., she's been covering the people, companies, and technology that make Silicon Valley a special place for more than 40 years. An IEEE member, she holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University.