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Getting everyone together is tough enough. But finding an activity that everyone will enjoy can be even harder! That's why a private party at Painting with a Twist is the best outing in Ferndale for your entire party. Have a few of your party-goers never even seen a paintbrush before? That's okay! No experience is necessary to enjoy a private paint party at Painting with a Twist! At our studios, we’re not just about creating art; we're about making memories. Our motto is it's fun art, not fine art! An artist entertainer from our studio in Ferndale, MI will help guide you and your party through every step of their painting, so everyone can have fun, enjoy the experience, and go home with their own one-of-a-kind work of art.
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The idea of hosting a fun and stress-free event in Ferndale may seem impossible. But with a private painting party, Painting with a Twist can help make your Ferndale private event the most stress-free party you've ever thrown! Book your private party at your local Painting with a Twist in Ferndale, and we'll make sure everything is taken care of before you arrive. Your canvas, brushes, easel, and painting instructions are all included when you book your event. We'll even do the tedious work of setting up your workstations and choosing the right paint colors for your personally-selected artwork. All you'll have to do is bring your party-goers and whatever beverages you choose, and you'll be ready to enjoy your private sip and paint event in Ferndale.
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You don't have to go very far for a fun, private paint and sip event in Ferndale. Painting with a Twist can help you host a virtual private painting event from the comfort of your home! Book your virtual at-home paint and sip party, and our studio in Ferndale will provide you with next steps, such as getting names and addresses from your guests and making sure everyone is able to receive their at-home paint party kits.
On the day of your virtual private paint and sip event, an artist at the Ferndale, MI studio where you booked your event will lead you and your guests through a fun, online painting experience using a video meeting platform. And because your private painting event is virtual, the party destination is entirely up to you! Whether you're hosting everyone at your home in Ferndale or everybody in your party is hundreds of miles apart, you can book your private painting party with confidence knowing that everyone in your party can get together no matter where they are.
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When you schedule a private painting party, you'll select a time and date that works best for you and the party-goers on your invite list, and tell us how many future Twisters will be joining your private event. After you've sent us your party request, your Ferndale, MI studio artist will reach out for more details. You'll choose your event artwork from our huge library of paintings to pick the perfect one for your event. Finally, as your private paint and sip party gets closer, we'll contact you with any last-minute details to make sure your party goes as smoothly as possible. Then, all that's left to do is show up, paint, sip, and have fun!


NHS staff working for social enterprises in England will get the same three-year pay deal, the government has announced.
Jeremy Hunt, the health and social care secretary, announced the move in a ministerial statement.
Claire Sullivan, director of employment relations and union services, said:
‘We welcome this decision, which we have been lobbying for alongside other health unions.
‘CSP members in these not-for-profit social enterprises are wholly employed delivering mainstream NHS services - they feel part of the NHS and are employed on Agenda for Change conditions, so it is only right that this is reflected in their pay.
‘We will want confirmation that the funding promised is additional to the £4.2 billion already set aside for pay, however, as spreading that pot thinner will inevitably have a knock-on effect elsewhere.
‘And while this announcement is encouraging, there are many other equally deserving groups of physiotherapy staff, such as those in hospices and other charities directly providing services for the NHS, whose organisations are not profit-making and who need their rises funded in the same way to avoid any adverse impact on services to patients.
‘We will now turn our attentions to campaigning for those groups.’
Mr Hunt's statement can be read here.
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AUSTIN – The City of Austin and the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) are in the planning process of reconfiguring the 1.25-mile stretch of Congress Ave. from the Capitol to Riverside Dr.
The iconic road is being reconfigured in order to create a "human-centric place and preeminent civic destination," according to a new report by the city and the DAA.
The current plans include:
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George S. Genakos
Occupation: Educational Consultant
Public offices held: City Council, 1986-1990; Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board; Community Action Agency Board, Permit Parking Committee
Campaign platform: My leadership is needed to direct, guide and encourage action in 1) stopping the flyover; 2) expanding the library; 3) providing for a human resource center; 4) supporting our teachers; 5) establishing a youth commission and senior advisory board; 6) forming full partnerships to fight neighborhood crime and drugs; and 7) involving citizens more in city government.
Stephen D. Harris
Public offices held: Councilman, city of Williamsburg; former commissioner, Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority; former board member, Williamsburg Industrial Development Authority
Campaign platform: Because of our tradition of fiscally responsible government, we have one of the lowest tax rates in the state while providing full services to our citizens. Yet, we have the economic ability to respond to challenges. I feel I have the experience and leadership to continue to make a positive contribution to this tradition.
David L. Kleppinger
Occupation: Consultant land-use planner
Public offices held: Board of directors, James River Certified Development Corp., Charles City County government representative, 1988-89; director of economic development, Charles City County, 1984-1989; director of planning and community development, New Kent County, 1982-1984
Campaign platform: I am interested in preserving the character of our community. I am concerned that the quality of life of our community will deteriorate because growth is not being well-managed. I believe I have the experience and commitment to make a difference so it will not happen here.
Public offices held: City Council member, 1988-present; co-leader, Virginia Library and Information Services Task Force; Statewide Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Management Regulations
Campaign platform: I'm running for re-election to council to continue my fight for a better Williamsburg. I will use my years of experience and strong alliances throughout the region and the Commonwealth to make sure the citizens of Williamsburg have the best possible schools, libraries, health care, housing and quality of life.


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Children's LiteratureEach double-page spread has a luminous illustration of a young animal with its mother, depicting one of the reasons the youngster loves his mother. "My mommy plays games with me" shows a mother chipmunk playing hide-and-seek in a hollow log with her baby. A doe and her fawn show that "mommy stays by my side." In the end, a pair of owlets snuggling with their mother announce, "I love my mommy." Even the endpapers are full illustrations, with a daytime and night-time scene, as the animals progress through a full day to night-time cuddling. This quiet, gentle book would be a great bedtime story—the evocative illustrations set the mood for a restful night. 2004, Boxer Books/HarperCollins, Ages 3 to 7.
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It is heart wrenching to go through the details of agony of the affected families in the aftermath of the Mazgaon building crash few days ago which resulted in death of over 61 people. In some cases, the entire families were wiped out and many were ended up orphans, homeless and destitutes.
The usual knee jerk reaction by the authorities by sacking, suspending and arresting the people who are responsible for this man made tragedy is not going to give any kind of relief to the affected families. What is the point in carrying out such reactive tactics aimed at calming the angry public whereas the proactive actions in time probably would have saved the people who perished in this crash. The most glaring fact is that the structure was under the care of BMC for quite sometime and their apathy and lethargic way of handling such issues is totally unacceptable. There are many more dilapidated buildings which are in the danger zone around Mumbai and the need of the hour is to take stock of the same and act on it without delay to prevent further loss of life and property.
What is dismaying is the comments by various Political leaders post tragedy, wherein everyone is talking about punishing the Guilty. It is easier for these Netas to sit on utopian heights and pass judgement on others, whereas they are equally responsible for this tragedy as the stack holders in the administration of the state. However the most annoying is the callous declaration of relief amounting to Rupees One lakh each to the next of kin of dead by Mr.Prathvi Raj Chauhan, CM of the state which is nothing but trivializing, dehumanizing and devaluing the common people who have perished in this tragedy. It goes to show the value of a common citizen's life in this mega city is cheaper than that of a pedigree dog.

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Actress Fathia Balogun Removes “Balogun” From Her Name [READ]
In case you are not aware, there as been a long battle between Ex couple, Fathia and Saheed Balogun with the latter requesting that the former stop using his name since their divorce.
It seems Saheed have won the battle in court with Fathia taking off “Balogun” from her #Instagram page.
The actress is Officially using @fathiawilliams on Instagram.
Though there’s no official words if Saheed Balogun actually won the case or Fathia willingly dropped the name.
There are still speculations if future Nollywood movies starring the actress will cast her as Fathia Williams or still Balogun.

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The struggle in the dock at the Old Bailey was triggered when Adebolajo and Adebowale - both wearing Islamic robes - reacted angrily to comments that Mr Justice Sweeney made about their extremist beliefs.
He told them: "You each converted to Islam some years ago. Thereafter you were radicalised and each became an extremist, espousing views which, as has been said elsewhere, are a betrayal of Islam."
Adebowale protested that this was a lie, ranting about America and Britain, and his accomplice joined in, screaming "allahu akbar" and hurling abuse at the prison guards who grappled him to the ground.
Both men were grabbed around the face as guards struggled to control them, and taken down to the cells.The soldier's family were visibly distressed, and one relative needed medical treatment.
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Tests revealed she was suffering from secretory carcinoma - which affects just "one in a million people" diagnosed with the breast cancer.
Masked machete-wielding raiders stormed into a convenience store and threatened the assistant, before stealing cash, cigarettes and alcohol.
GPs have a public duty to tell authorities if a patient is driving against medical advice, new guidance from the GMC says.


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In comments that have been strongly criticized by political parties and others, K Laxman, a BJP legislator from Telangana, has questioned the credentials of Ms Mirza, 27, as brand ambassador for India’s youngest state, saying she is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and is not local enough.
In a statement following the uproar, Ms Mirza said, “My family belongs to Hyderabad for more than a century and I strongly condemn any attempts by any person, whosoever, to brand me an outsider.”
Saying that she was hurt that time was being wasted on the “petty issue”, she added, “I am married to Mr. Shoaib Malik, who is from Pakistan. I am an Indian, who will remain an Indian until the end of my life.”
Mr Laxman had said Sania was born in Maharashtra and her family moved later to Hyderabad. Ms Mirza responded, saying, “I was born in Mumbai as my mother needed to be at a specialist hospital since she was seriously unwell at the time of my birth. I came home to Hyderabad when I was 3 weeks old.”
The ruling TRS, headed by K Chandrasekhara Rao, defended its decision on Ms Mirza. “This is foolish talk. We don’t care what anyone says. She is an international achiever-” said the party’s Keshava Rao. K Kavitha, a parliamentarian and the chief minister’s daughter, pointed out that Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has Bollywood mega-icon Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador, even though he is not from the state.
Hanumantha Rao of the Congress, a parliamentarian from Telangana, is among those who disagree with Ms Mirza’s new post. “She hasn’t worked in Telangana before. It’s not about being married to a Pakistani player, it is because she hasn’t worked in Telangana,” he said.
While announcing on Monday that she would serve as its brand ambassador, the Telangana Chief Minister had described Ms Mirza as “the daughter of Hyderabad” and sanctioned a crore for her coaching and training.

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It’s hard to fathom in the middle of January when a fresh homegrown tomato sounds like just about the best thing on the planet—but there comes a time each summer where I just can’t even look at another tomato.
I’ve canned as much as I can handle. I’ve had caprese salads every day for two months. I’ve dried more sundried tomatoes than any normal family uses in a year. And that’s when I start to pull out the tomato recipes that use A LOT of tomatoes. Like this Garden Fresh Tomato Soup.
Even if you aren’t knee-deep in tomatoes, I’d recommend whipping up a batch of fresh tomato soup before the tomato plants stop producing. I know it seems counter-intuitive in the middle of summer (just like summer chili), but fresh tomato soup is so light, bright and comforting that I feel like it is appropriate in all seasons. And the flavor? Oh my, the flavor! You’ve never had tomato soup until you’ve had it made with fresh homegrown ‘maters.
Whenever I make this, I use all different varieties, colors, shapes, and sizes of tomatoes—whatever is coming off in the garden goes into the pot. Feel free to use all one kind if that’s all you have on hand.
I use an immersion blender to get the smooth texture of this soup, but if you don’t have one, go out and buy one. Seriously, one of my favorite kitchen appliances!
Okay, if you still don’t have one, blend the soup in batches in your blender with the vent covered with a kitchen towel to release steam. Also, if you are looking for a perfectly smooth soup, be sure to peel and seed the tomatoes before cooking. I am entirely too lazy for that bullhockey, so I toss the whole tomatoes in– skin, seeds, and all. It’s just slightly less smooth, but worth saving the time!
I’m not here to be all-up in your kitchen bidness, but you might as well pull out the skillet at the same time you pull out the stock pot. Because you best be making a gooey, crunchy grilled cheese as this soup simmers. Grilled cheese and tomato soup were made for each other. Enjoy!

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The cocktail hour generally incorporates a contrasting style of music with different instrumentation than either the ceremony or the reception.
MWE usually requests the bride and groom to make a list of their favorite tunes and then integrates them into the performance.
We've even had a "guest request hour", which was met with rave reviews. At many weddings, MWE arranges all the music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, sometimes using different performers at each.
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Detectives investigating the murder of 68-year-old Nikolay Glushkov in New Malden in March have released CCTV footage and images of a black van they would like to identify, to assist with the investigation.
The Volkswagen van was seen in and around Clarence Avenue in New Malden between 19:30hrs and 22:30hrs on Sunday, 11 March. Detectives are keen to identify the van and driver, who they believe could have information that may help with their enquiries.
Since the investigation was launched, detectives have been pursuing several lines of enquiry in order to identify the vehicle and its driver. To further assist the investigation, detectives are now requesting the assistance of the public.
Anyone with information about the van or driver can call police in confidence on 0800 789 321 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 22:46hrs on Monday, 12 March, after Mr Glushkov was found dead at his home on Clarence Avenue.
A murder investigation was subsequently launched on Friday, 16 March following a post-mortem examination, which gave the cause of death as compression to the neck.
From the outset, the investigation has been led by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command and, as a precaution, the Command is retaining primacy for the investigation because of the associations Mr Glushkov is believed to have had.
Mr Glushkov, a retired financial director, was a Russian national who had lived at that address for two years.
Detectives have obtained a total of 286 witness statements, and 159 witness questionnaires have been completed. Detectives working on this investigation have also seized 1,086 exhibits to date.
At this stage, there is nothing to suggest any link to the attempted murders in Salisbury, nor any evidence that he was poisoned.
There are no wider public health concerns in relation to this investigation.
Detectives are still appealing for anyone with information that could assist the investigation into Mr Glushkov’s murder to contact them in confidence on 0800 789 321.
No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

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Planned operations in England fell by 80% in May compared with the same month in 2019, NHS figures show.
The number of people attending A&E was a third lower in June than in the same month last year.
But waiting lists for treatment also fell as fewer people are having key tests for cancer and heart disease.
A raft of stats published on Thursday by NHS England show how dramatically use of the health service has been changed by coronavirus.
Non-emergency surgery, including cancer and heart operations, fell from from 296,000 in May 2019 to 55,000 in May this year.
This is slightly up from the 41,000 planned operations that took place in April, but remains far below normal.
And there were about half as many procedures that didn’t involve being admitted to a hospital bed in May 2020 – 506,000, compared with 1.1 million in May 2019.
Waiting lists shrank
As services have paused, the number of patients on a waiting list to start treatment has actually fallen -from 4.4 million in May 2019 to 3.8 million patients in May this year.
This had been expected, since fewer people have been going for tests which could indicate people need procedures – and is likely to shoot back up.
Total tests – including scans to look for tumours and tests of heart function – fell by almost a third, from 1.2 million in May 2019 to 870,000 May 2020.
Guidance to begin re-opening services for more non-urgent care was issued to trusts in mid-May.
The tranche of data released on Thursday also included figures on A&E attendances in June. These showed there were 1.4 million A&E attendances in June compared with 2.1 million in June 2019 (though this is slightly up from 1.26m in May).
This partly reflects there having been fewer accidents as people have stayed away from roads, sports and pubs. But it may also include people who stayed away from hospitals out of fear or because they didn’t want to be a burden, despite needing urgent care.


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37X13.50R26 117Q F (12 Ply) - Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T Rugged Terrain All Season Tire
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The Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T is a rugged terrain, all season tire manufactured for light trucks.
Venom Power offers a 40,000 mile treadwear warranty with some of the sizes of this tire model. 22 inch and lower sizes receive this warranty if the correct procedures are followed. The mounted tires must be rotated according to the prescribed rotation patterns, at least 3,000 – 5,000 miles, and the documented rotation schedule must be shown. Tires must be presented for adjustment during regular routine maintenance. The documentation showing the rotation schedule, date of purchase, vehicle type, model, odometer reading and tire pressure must be presented when requesting an adjustment of a prematurely worn out tire.
The tire is capable of handling various types of terrain and also provides a comfortable on-road performance. The large, staggered tread elements, with the siping detail, high void ratio and open shoulder detail work together to increase the tire’s grip on soft, loose and uneven terrain surfaces. These tread elements find firm grip on different terrain surfaces to ensure the tire’s forward motion even in deep mud and loose dirt. The durable sidewall design further improves the grip on such surface conditions. The model’s high void ratio and staggered tread elements maintain a clean footprint by eliminating mud and snow from between the tread to keep the tire’s constant road contact.
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This model also has damage prevention features. The tread design and the stronger construction protect against damage to the tire’s casing. The tread grooves feature stone ejecting ribs that prevent stone retention. They eject rocks and stones stuck between the tread elements before they can drill into the tread and damage the casing. The stronger polyester cord and steel belt construction actively avoids punctures and other damage from shortening the tire’s service life by causing downtime. The tire boasts a reinforced sidewall structure, which also combats impact damage. The combination of these factors ensures a safe performance on all kinds of inhospitable terrain.
The Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T boasts excellent controllability on rugged terrain. The tread’s shoulder tread block sequence maintains consistent contact with the terrain at all times. The improved terrain contact positively impacts the steering responsiveness and the driving stability. The steering response time and accuracy to the driver’s instructions is increased, while it also stabilizes the structure against the driving pressure affecting the tires during the drive. The improved handling further raises this tire’s security level.


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This world is full of people who’ve experienced challenges and overcome them. That’s why folks celebrate Women in History Month or give out awards and trophies. Being diabetic is another huge challenge that affects millions of people. It requires daily attention, whether it’s checking blood sugar levels, managing hypos or monitoring food intake. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 8 useful items that will make the life of people with diabetes easier.
People with diabetes should check their feet every day for signs of blisters, cuts, or sores. If you see anything that looks like it could become a problem, call your doctor or nurse right away. Diabetic footwear is specially designed to reduce the risk of skin breakdown and prevent ulceration of the foot. This type of shoe is usually made with a deep heel counter, an extra-depth toe box, and a rocker bottom.
Additionally, there are socks designed for diabetics are made to reduce the risk of foot ulcers. They usually have a higher percentage of Lycra and a lower percentage of nylon. This helps to keep the socks from being too tight and causing problems with circulation. If you look online for diabetic ankle socks you can find brands that are cool in the heat and warm in the cold, with cushioned soles for extra comfort. Some brands wick moisture, prevent blistering, minimize odor and are machine washable.
An Insulin Pump
An insulin pump is a small, computerized device that delivers insulin to the body of the patient. It can be programmed to deliver different amounts at different times of the day, depending on the user’s needs. The monitor is about the size of a beeper and can be worn on a belt or in a pocket. The pump attaches to the body with a thin plastic tube (catheter) that goes just under the skin. Insulin pumps are sometimes called continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) devices.
Insulin pumps can be helpful for people with diabetes because they allow for more flexibility in managing the disease. They can also improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of long-term complications. If you have difficulties managing your blood sugar levels, talk to your doctor about whether an insulin pump is right for you.
A Medical Alert Bracelet
This is a piece of jewelry that has a special symbol or message on it that indicates the wearer has a medical condition. For people with diabetes, this can be helpful in case of an emergency. If the person wearing the bracelet goes into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), for example – and is unresponsive – paramedics will know to give them insulin right away.
Some companies that provide diabetic bracelets keep a database of the patient’s medical contact numbers and treatment details. This can be a literal lifesaver if the diabetic person is unable to communicate while they’re unwell. There can also be small cards that can be placed inside the person’s wallet or purse.
A CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)
This is a newer technology that’s becoming more and more popular, especially among people with type one diabetes. A CGM is a small sensor that you wear under your clothes that continuously monitors your blood sugar levels and sends the information to a receiver or smartphone app.
This can be really helpful in preventing hypoglycemia because you can see your blood sugar trends and take action before your levels get too low. When people attach these devices to their bodies it means they no longer need to prick their fingers when testing their blood sugar levels.
There are many smartphone apps that can help diabetics. Some have carb and calorie counters that allow users to track their daily intake. These apps sometimes have links to huge food databases, making it easy to find nutritional information for almost anything. One excellent app is “My Diabetes Home” which helps users track their blood sugar levels, insulin doses, and other important data points. The app also allows users to set goals and reminders, helping them to stay on track with their diabetes management. Some other example apps include:
- mySugr App
- Diabetes Pilot
- Glucose Buddy
A Diabetic Cookbook
This can be extremely helpful to someone with diabetes. This is because it can provide them with recipes designed for people with this condition. This means that they will take into account things like portion sizes and carbohydrate counts.
Not only will the book be full of recipes that are safe for people with diabetes to eat, but they will also make mealtime easier and less stressful. If someone wants to cook you a meal, you can give them the book in advance. These publications are available both in paper form and as eBooks online.
A Cool Bag
A cool bag is an insulated bag that’s used to keep food and drinks cold. They’re made of different materials such as nylon, polyester, or PVC.
A diabetes cool bag helps to keep insulin and other injectable medications cool when you’re traveling in hot weather. It’s made of durable materials with a zip closure and can be carried by hand or over the shoulder.
A Digital Scales
if you’re constantly having to check your blood sugar levels, it’s important to be as accurate as possible when measuring food. That’s where a digital scale comes in – you can measure your food precisely (and more accurately than when using normal scales), so you know exactly how much insulin to take.
Digital bathroom scales are also important for people with diabetes because they need to be able to weigh themselves on a regular basis. This helps them keep track of their weight and make sure that they are staying on track.
Hopefully, one or two of these items would be helpful for you or someone you know who has diabetes. Sadly, this is a medical condition that never gives its sufferers a day off. All in all, some of the items discussed in this article can make life easier, and simplify the way that diabetes is manageable.

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|Please tell me more about antidessicant sprays for wintering shrubs over. I have rhodies somewhat near a dryer vent and would like to protect them. Wrapping is not possible, these bushes are 40 years old and quite large.
Thank you, Lisa Hynes
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|Antidessicant sprays can be used to help stop or slow moisture loss through the foliage of evergreens over the winter. They are especially helpful to newly planted shrubs or trees where the roots may be stressed and therefore less able to absorb adequate moisture.
They are applied in late fall when temperatures are still somewhat mild and usually need to be applied again later in the season. They are commonly sold in garden centers, usually as a concentrate to be mixed with water.
In my experience, if your plants are healthy and have been in that location for 40 years, they may not require any special protection during the winter. You might simply make sure they are well watered through the fall to help assure adequate hydration prior to the cold weather. The soil should be kept moist (but not sopping wet) until it freezes.

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Written by ALLAN HEINBERG
Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG
From Marvel Comics! Who is this mysterious new group of teen super heroes, and where did they come from? This special edition answers those questions and more — featuring previously unseen character designs and cover sketches by Young Gun Jim Cheung; the original, unedited script for Young Avengers #1 by TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex and the City, and Party of Five); and oodles of other DVD-style surprises!
CGC stands for Certified Guarantee Company, and is the first independent, impartial, expert third party grading service in comics. Each CGC comic book is carefully graded by an expert, using industry-accepted standards, and sealed in a special airtight case to preserve the quality of the comic. These comics are intended for collectors and are not intended to be opened and read.

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First Concrete for Xudabaoback to contents
The first concrete pouring ceremony was held at Xudabao (also known as Xudapu) Unit 4 NPP built to the Russian VVER‑1200 design to mark the beginning of an active construction stage. You will learn more about Rosatom’s construction sites in China from this article.
The first concrete was poured for the foundation of Unit 4 on May 19.
“Construction of two latest Generation III+ reactor units at Xudabao goes on schedule and even ahead of it. The Russian party meets its obligations in full as a team of supervising engineers is working on the site while equipment and construction documents continue to arrive in compliance with the contract,” says Alexei Bannik, ASE Vice President for Chinese Projects.
Simultaneously, construction works are underway at the site of Unit 3: the reactor building will reach the height of +8.00 meters by the middle of the year. Rosatom also builds two reactors for the Tianwan nuclear power plant. The Chinese party expects Tianwan Unit 7 to be put in operation in 2026, followed by Tianwan Unit 8 and Xudabao Unit 3 in 2027 and Xudabao Unit 4 in 2028.
A strategic package of agreements defining key areas of cooperation between Russia and China in the nuclear industry was signed in Beijing in June 2018. The signing ceremony was attended by the heads of the two states. In 2019, the parties signed several contracts, including a general contract for the construction of Xudabao Units 3 and 4 and a contract for the supply of nuclear fuel for these two reactors.
As set out in the contracts, Rosatom produces a design of the nuclear islands and supplies key equipment and machinery for the two units at Tianwan. At Xudabao, the Russian nuclear corporation will deliver the same scope of work and also provide design supervision, installation and commissioning services.
Russian nuclear companies continue to manufacture core machinery and equipment for Xudabao. In late May, Atommash, a Volgodonsk-based production facility of Rosatom’s power engineering division AtomEnergoMash, manufactured a set of bends for the primary coolant pipes of Unit 3. The set consists of 12 pipe bends, each weighing 7 tons.
The primary coolant pipes connect all the systems and equipment that belong to the primary loop, including the reactor, steam generators and main circulation pumps. It carries water at the temperature of 320 °C and pressure of 17.6 MPa that acts as a coolant. The primary coolant piping belongs to Class 1 products in terms of earthquake resistance and is capable of withstanding magnitude 9.0 earthquakes. The total length of the pipes exceeds 160 meters.
A month before, Atommash had completed the welding of ring joints on the upper semi-vessel for Xudabao Unit 3.
The welding process took 25 days, with the welding area kept continuously heated to 150–170 °C. After that, the temperature was raised to 300 °C and the semi-vessel was placed into the furnace for a heat treatment that imparted the required mechanical properties to the steel it is made of. The treatment process took three days, with the temperature reaching as high as 620 °C.
As soon as the heat treatment was finished, the semi-vessel was subjected to machining operations and underwent all the necessary quality control tests and procedures.
In total, Atommash will produce two reactor pressure vessels complete with internals and heads, and two sets of steam generators for Xudabao Units 3 and 4.
Construction of VVER-based nuclear power units is far from being the only area of cooperation between the Russian nuclear corporation and China. Rosatom also takes part in the development of CFR‑600, a 600 MW sodium-cooled fast neutron demonstration reactor scheduled to achieve its first criticality in 2024. CFR‑600 is the second Chinese-Russian project in fast neutron reactor technology. The first one was CEFR, a 20 MW fast neutron reactor built in 2010 at the Nuclear Power Institute of China with the participation of Rosatom. It was brought to capacity on December 22, 2014.
Russia and China also cooperate in science and research. Rosatom’s Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR) will conduct in-pile tests and post-irradiation analysis of graphite samples for China’s Fangda Carbon New Material Co. In 2018, during the visit of President Vladimir Putin to China, the two countries signed another contract for the supply of radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RITEGs) for the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. The first contract was signed in 2012. RITEG is a power source that uses the energy of radioactive decay.
AtomStroyExport (ASE) is Rosatom’s engineering division and a global leader constructing most of the nuclear power plants abroad and having the world’s largest portfolio of nuclear construction contracts. The division is active in Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific.
AtomEnergoMash (AEM) is Rosatom’s power engineering division and one of Russia’s largest power machinery producers providing comprehensive solutions in design, manufacture and supply of machinery and equipment for nuclear, thermal, petroleum, shipbuilding and steel-making industries.


The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has asked the government of Pakistan for the development and promotion of the local leather industry for positive growth on the economy. A request has been made to the policymakers for more relaxations in the taxing system so that Pakistan leather industry could regain its position in the international market.
With raw leather available in abundance in the country, there is a scope for the country to become one of the leading players, Pakistani media reports said quoting PEW president Dr Murtaza Mughal.
Further, Mughal emphasised on the availability of infrastructure facilities for ease of doing business such as skilled labour, power supply at an affordable rate and lower production cost among others. The development of local leather industry will also increase the scope of employment.
“Pakistani leather is the best in the world outside Italy but regional countries like India and Bangladesh are grabbing its share because of active support of their governments. Potential of the leather sector can be doubled in few years regaining the title of second largest export earner after textiles,” said Mughal.


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Laughter and Prayer
This rakan from Otagai Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto reminds me of the last lines of one of my favorite novels, Joyce Cary's The Horse's Mouth. At the end of the novel, Gully Jimson, an artist, con-man, and admirer of William Blake, lies dying, and a nun is with him in his last moments. This is what he says to her:
"How don't you enjoy life, mother. I should laugh all round my neck at this minute if my shirt wasn't a bit on the tight side."
"It would be better for you to pray." (The nun responds.)
"Same thing, mother."
What else needs to be said?


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Today, we are deserting the capital and heading west for the Piping Festival in Glasgow. Lured by the skirl of the pipes we are turning our backs on the Edinburgh Festival for a day. Courtesy of Scotrail we shall take the short hop west, where the weather forecast is slightly better incidentally. Rest assured we shall return before night fall in time for preparations for tomorrow's big derby match at Easter Road.
Saturday, 11 August 2012
Fringing and Betrayal
Yesterday's "Fringing" session was superb. Radio Scotland's Festival Cafe, hosted by the peerless Janice Forsyth featured among others, Mike McShane (Mon Droit) and Les Dennis (Jigsy), two veterans of the showbiz scene. Both were entertaining and genuinely made you want to see their shows. A couple of beers in the George Square gardens sunshine and we were ready for the cultural challenge of the festival, *drum roll and fanfare* .... the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets !!! Brilliantly funny and silly. And a bit crude.
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A food entrepreneur is planning a retail revolution for Renfrewshire grown and reared produce.
James Mackie, 48, said: “This area has never invested properly in our food and drink.
“I hope my plan can change all that.
“To me, the Paisley Farmers’ Market says it all . . . it’s run by Ayrshire farmers and that gets on my goat.
“Renfrewshire should not be playing second fiddle and I just don’t understand why.”
He’s awaiting approval of plans for a £500,000 transformation of his sprawling food warehouse into a farm supermarket .
It follows trade ceasing abruptly at his Fresh Direct (Scotland) Ltd company, with the loss of up to 50 jobs.
Barnhill Farm is off Houston Road, near Inchinnan Business Park.
The locally-sourced supermarket will be the first of its kind in Scotland and feature a Renfrewshire baker, butcher, fishmonger, ice cream maker and fruit and veg growers.
It will have a 120-seat restaurant in the main food hall and a bridge over the mezzanine, see below.
If plans before Renfrewshire Council are approved, the 20,000 square foot building will be transformed into a rural
Work is then expected to take four months before the gates are opened.
All meat will be reared in the county and exclusive produce is likely to include speciality steak pies.
Barnhill’s in-house animals will provide pork, chicken and eggs, and there will also be speciality asparagus.
James, who has been at Barnhill for a decade, was forced to switch direction after 97 per cent of his wholesale empire collapsed due to coronavirus.
He is pictured below inside his cavernous main warehouse, which is currently being cleared.
He had delivered fresh products, including speciality veg to hotels, restaurants and pub kitchens across Scotland since 2008. When his national partner pulled the plug, he had no option but to stop trading.
A plan recently approved for a smaller building beside the existing Barnhill farm shop has now been scrapped as the wholesale warehouse became available.
James, originally a wholesaler at the Blochairn fruit market, in Glasgow, said: “This has been my dream for a few years and that time has now come.
“The supermarket and farmland here will also provide a great base for seasonal food festivals.
“Once we get the food offering right, then surely I would hope Paisley and wider Renfrewshire restaurants would get behind us and start serving local food.
“I have a bee in my bonnet about good food and things being done right.
“Renfrewshire has plenty of farmers, fields and produce.
“I want to follow the layout model of a supermarket, but with completely independent Renfrewshire suppliers.”
A mezzanine level will including private dining and event spaces.
Paisley Farmers’ Market takes place this Saturday at the Cenotaph, from 10am to 2pm.

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UI personalization increases the productivity of business users by enabling system administrators to provide a simplified user interface. System administrators are able to create intelligent user interfaces that allow users to focus on those things needed to do their jobs and not overwhelm end users within options they may not need. For end users this reduces the amount of tabs, menu items and parts of a page they see within the Kentico UI. Allowing them to focus on the tasks they need to get their jobs done. For new users, UI personalization reduces the learning curve and makes the system easier to use and understand. In this video we will look at an example of UI personalization using the sample corporate site.


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|picture credit: http://www.deviantart.com/art/the-things-we-leave-behind-304812314
In the parameters of time are written,
intrinsic to the duality of our nature, good and bad,
the choices we must make, what dependence we must conquer,
to feel the exhilaration of pure satisfaction
in the form you choose to accept.
You delve into the valleys of your darkest surrender,
to the very limit of your freedom and imagination,
‘til your soul is set free to fly through starlit nights
of such blinding beauty it enhances your sight,
for you to reach that moment in time
when you have touched all whom you’re meant to touch,
and you can fall into the pillow of eternal sleep.

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I've loved putting this series together as I truly believe in the power of story as a way to nurture and inspire children - but especially children needing encouragement and extra support at certain times. Sharing a story where characters overcome a particular problem or find a good way to deal with something can give children the opportunity to discover new ways of seeing or thinking about problems or situations. Stories with quiet messages can have a powerful effect and may help readers or listeners feel less alone, encouraged and perhaps willing to talk about their own feelings if, or when, they feel ready to do so.
In addition, I think narratives that encourage children to be still and peaceful at times - in as far as they are able to do so naturally - can introduce them to very simple, natural and useful techniques that can be relaxing, calming and anxiety reducing. This is a skill everyone needs in life - the ability to take a moment, step back or reflect is something that can be introduced to children through story and activities. This calming stepping back idea is at the heart of relaxation methods, mindfulness, meditation and other ideas and has been found to help children unwind, focus, calm down, sleep better and handle worry.
Stories and storytelling have been around since the beginning of human time, of course. Think of our early ancestors huddled together in caves or shelters listening to the wise and entertaining stories handed down from one generation to the next. They were our way of conveying important information and messages, entertaining, educating and helped us create bonds with each other too.
A good story remains at the heart of some of the best forms of entertainment to this day - even though the means through which we access the story may have changed. So what is it about stories that attracts us and draws us in so readily? It's surely more than a desire to be entertained? I think so. Stories enable us to connect with something deep within ourselves and others. They tap into the core of us and within them we find meanings, purpose, identities, insights and understanding about life, ourselves and the lives and motivations of other people. Sometimes that can happen without us even realising. Other times we may get a "wow, yes, that's so true" moment. And other times we might come away from the story feeling a kind of warm, connected understanding.
When it comes to sharing stories with children there is an extra important element: the act of sitting quietly and cosily with your child or a group of children creates an important bond between parent/adult and child. Research also shows so many benefits of reading to or listening to children read - from developing language, communication and social skills to aiding the growth of knowledge and empathy. So we can make stories a fun and natural way for conveying those quietly nurturing messages that we want children to absorb and which will help them develop strong emotional health, thoughts or habits for life.
Bronze Winner in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, The Forever Tree is an interactive narrative which is intended to be shared with a child or group of children. The story encourages children to imagine they are a strong, tall tree with roots firmly connected to the ground and experiencing all the seasons and weather as the year comes and goes. A section at the end of the book on how to deal with worries, anxieties etc can be shared too - giving the chance for children to talk about feelings. Click here to see: The Forever Tree
Stories for Feelings is a collection of short stories that help children recognise and deal with different emotions, feelings and situations in life. Themes include loss, change, exclusion, worrying etc. There are two versions of the book - one with colour illustrations on each page which children will enjoy and one without illustrations which many older readers (of all ages!) might prefer. Click here to see Stories for Feelings Illustrated
Click here to see the Stories only version
The Story Therapy Series have also won the prestigious Mom's Choice (R) Silver Award.
I'm working on adding to the Story Therapy Series further - more books and perhaps some useful non-book resources too!
Strawberry Jam Books
Readers' Favorite reviewers have given the story therapy series books five star thumbs up, with the following comments included in their reviews:
The Forever Tree: "the author has so cleverly used a wide collection of vibrant colors to provide a world where children can get in touch with themselves, learn about the different seasons of time and, most importantly, the seasons of their soul...inspiring, well thought out." Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Just Bee with Busy Bee! "a fun and instructive book that uses a bee to teach kids how to enjoy relaxation. I loved the brightly colored pictures of Bizzy at work, and appreciated the simple and subtle way in which the author introduces a different type of time out than most kids are used to. Rather than being something at best boring and, at worst, a mild form of correction, Hawkes engages the child in an activity that is mind expanding, enjoyable and restful all at once. The Guided Relaxation Exercises she includes are suitable for 'bizzy bees' of all ages as well, even those adults who happen to be sharing the book with their young companions. Just Be with Bizzy Bee! is highly recommended." Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite.
Stories for Feelings: "Hilary Hawkes' children's short story collection is a modern-day Aesop's Fables designed to help children realize that they're not the only ones who have feelings, and provides examples of how to cope with them. This collection is upbeat and filled with easily accessible tales that are neither preachy nor didactic. I especially loved the story of A Heavy Load and appreciated the creativity inherent in the tale, Broken. But perhaps the most important story in the collection is The Flower and its gentle encouragement to grow, change and not be afraid. These stories are perfect for storytime, and the accompanying illustrations are cheerful and brightly colored. More experienced young readers will also find this to be a rewarding and challenging collection of stories to expand their reading abilities. Stories for Feelings For Children: The Illustrated Edition is highly recommended." Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite.
About the author:
I'm a writer and children's author, having been published by several different UK publishers. I created Strawberry Jam Books in 2012 - a creative social enterprise project of children's books and resources that promote friendship, kindness, understanding: ourselves and each others' differences (or disabilities). I have worked in publishing and as an early years/Montessori teacher.
You can visit my website here:
and Strawberry Jam Books here:
Strawberry Jam Books


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For those who want the rehab services offered by Passages Malibu but can't afford the price tag, there's another option — in Port Hueneme.
With administrative and counseling offices in a small business park, and residential and recreational facilities in an established neighborhood, the Passages Ventura center has been operating for about two years.
There isn't anything on the outside to single it out, but the business is housed at a former treatment center — New Seasons Recovery — in a gated cluster of buildings. The main residential facility has been renovated and painted in bright colors.
"There are a lot of people who would like to have the treatment program Passages Malibu offers but cannot afford it," said co-founder Pax Prentiss, who has his own story of overcoming addiction. He said Passages receives about 100 calls a day from people inquiring about treatment.
Many types of insurance pay for treatment at Passages Ventura, he said. But just because it's less expensive than the high-end Malibu center, it's not cheap. Prentiss said Passages Malibu costs clients $88,500 a month. Passages Ventura costs either $32,500 or $16,500 a month, depending on the amount of individual therapy a client receives.
Prentiss hopes the center will appeal to more insurers once it completes the long process of receiving Joint Commission behavioral health accreditation.
The Joint Commission, an independent nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies U.S. healthcare programs, will not release information on accreditation applicants or even verify whether they have applied until after the process is complete, a spokeswoman said. But Passages Ventura officials said they should be done with the process this month.
As a residential detox facility, Passages Ventura is licensed with the state Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for up to 90 residents. In April, renovation of a wing of the center will be complete, expanding its capacity from 40 beds to 90.
With the expansion, the business expects to grow to more than 100 employees. The center now has about 75 employees and 12 independent contractors. Jobs include therapists, maintenance workers, administrators, nurses and cooks.
Passages Ventura reports an annual payroll of $3 million and expenditures of $268,000 in 2010 with county businesses for services such as catering. That doesn't include money spent by clients on weekend excursions to restaurants and local shopping, such as trips to The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks.
Despite being in the city for two years, the business keeps a low profile, according to city officials. Which kind of fits, because clients are coming to the site in part for its discretion.
The most common addiction treated at the center is alcohol, followed by prescription pills. Prentiss said common causes are stress, depression and insomnia.
The Passages approach has received its fair share of criticism, from the high price of treatment to the program's claim that it can cure addiction. The centers emphasize they do not follow a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Prentiss said the 12-step approach didn't work for him, and Passages offers an alternative. He defends using the term "cure," saying addiction is a dependency, not a disease, and a holistic approach is a way to cure that dependency by getting at the underlying causes.
"We don't subscribe to the disease concept," Prentiss said.
About 25 percent of clients come from California, Prentiss said. Most stay on average from one to three months.
Clients have group sessions in the mornings and evenings, but the bulk of their weekdays are spent meeting one-on-one with about nine different therapists, including a psychologist, a hypnotherapist, substance abuse counselor, medical doctor, physical trainer, life-purpose coach and after-care planner.
"It all comes down to the outlook of just body, mind and soul healing," said Cheryl, who spent a month at Passages Ventura last year. "Those three just come hand in hand. You can't take away the drugs and you'll be fine."
Cheryl, who did not want her last name used because of the stigma of past drug use, said Passages gave her a fresh start. The 24-year-old was addicted to opiates and cocaine. She had tried other programs but shied away from sharing in big groups and never felt the treatment got to the core of why she had formed those dependencies.
Her mother found Passages Ventura, and Cheryl came from the East Coast for treatment, which was covered by her health insurance. She's been clean for seven months. She has a job, her own place and wants to go back to school to study physical therapy, she said.
"You don't hear enough stories about how people can put it down and move on with their lives," she said.
Passages does some major and minor things differently from a lot of centers. For example, clients can use their cell phones and have computer access while at the center. Prentiss said he believes it is beneficial for clients to be in contact with their families, and some need the access to continue running their businesses.
The halls of the Port Hueneme facility have the feel of a college dorm, with most clients sharing rooms and a rec room down the hall with a television, computers, puzzles and games. But there's also a nurses' station in the middle of the hallway and a 10 p.m. curfew.
Prentiss said the pairing of Passages Malibu with Passages Ventura has been successful and the business is considering replicating that on the East Coast, creating a high-end center in the Hamptons of New York and another, less-expensive center nearby.
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On May's Final Friday, the 13th National Championship for Florida Southern Men's Golf is in the Books! KISSIMMEE, FL – There were a lot of nervous souls in the... Full Story
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4 #4 Florida Southern
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Moccasins Down Top-Ranked West Florida 3-2 to Advance to National Championship Match; FSC to Face Lynn on Friday May 25, 2017 KISSIMMEE, FL – Back in October, 18 teams visited Reunion Resort for a tournament dubbed the NCAA Division II National Preview. A little over seven months later, it turns out that title was right on the mark. Playing on the same course they did more than seven months ago, when they met for the first time this season, the same teams at the top of those standings are all that’s left in Division II men’s golf as 4th-ranked Florida Southern and 2nd-ranked Lynn will go head-to-head one more time on Friday for the national championship.
Florida Southern Moves Into National Semifinals With 5-0 Win Over Ferris State May 25, 2017 KISSIMMEE, FL – The semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Division II National Championships are set and Florida Southern is one of the four teams still alive. The 4th-ranked and 2nd-seeded Moccasins prevailed in their quarterfinal match over 7th-seeded Ferris State (MI) by winning all five individual matches for a 5-0 victory. That sends them into Thursday afternoon’s semifinals where they will face top-ranked and 3rd-seeded West Florida, a 4-1 win over the sixth seed, Newberry (SC).
Capers Inks Pro Deal in Mexico May 24, 2017 CIUDAD OBREGÓN, Mexico - Former Florida Southern College men's basketball standout Kevin Capers has signed a professional contract to play with Halcones de Ciudad Obregón of the Mexican basketball league CIBACOPA.
Coultas and John VanDerLaan Named PING First Team All-Americans by Golf Coaches Association of America May 24, 2017 One day after earning All-South Region honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America, John Coultas and John VanDerLaan earned another honor from the GCAA when they were each named PING First Team All-Americans. It’s the third All-American award for both golfers, who led Florida Southern to a second place finish in the stroke play portion of the NCAA Division II National Championships and a spot in the national quarterfinals.
Lison Named Third-Team All-American May 24, 2017 PERRY, NY - Florida Southern College men's lacrosse sophomore Austen Lison has been named as a USILA/Nike third team all-American, the USILA announced on Wednesday evening.
Florida Southern Heads to Match Play as No. 2 Seed in NCAA Division II National Championships; Coultas Finishes as Individual Runner-Up May 24, 2017 KISSIMMEE, FL – Going into the final round of the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championships, Florida Southern was 18 shots in the clear to advance to the match play portion of the tournament, but the Moccasins weren’t content with just getting there. By shooting a 291 under tough conditions at Reunion Resort, the Moccasins moved up two spots in the final standings of stroke play to finish second and earn the No. 2 seed for match play where they will face No. 7 seed Ferris State (MI) on Thursday morning at 8:20.
Walsh, Hanes Named to NCWBA All-American Team; Four Mocs Selected to ABCA/Rawlings All-South May 24, 2017 DALLAS, TX - Pitchers Jake Walsh and Cameron Hanes have been named to the NCAA Division II All-America Team as announced today by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Walsh was a second-team selection while Hanes was selected to the Honorable Mention squad.
Walsh Named As Finalist for Brett Tomko Award as Division II Pitcher of the Year May 23, 2017 OMAHA, NE - Jake Walsh has been named as a finalist for the Brett Tomko Award as the NCAA Division II Pitcher of the Year. The award, named for the former Moccasin All-America, is presented by D2 Baseball News
Top Five Teams Remain the Same on Day Two of NCAA Division II National Championships; Coultas Still Leads by One May 23, 2017 KISSIMMEE, FL – With Florida Southern sitting in fourth place going into the second round of the NCAA Division II National Championships, the Moccasins got an early start Tuesday morning as they sought to strengthen their hold on one of the eight positions that would qualify for Thursday’s national quarterfinals. The results were somewhat mixed for the Mocs, but nevertheless, strengthen it they did. Paced once more by tournament individual leader John Coultas, Florida Southern had a two-over par 282 that nearly matched their first-round score and allowed them to remain fourth, though with a much wider margin over the rest of the field.
Lalli Named to South Squad for USILA/Nike All-Star Game May 23, 2017 PERRY, NY - Florida Southern College men's lacrosse goalkeeper Matt Lalli has been selected to play in the USILA/Nike North-South All-Star Game, the USILA announced on Tuesday. The 76th annual all-star game will be played at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium on the campus of Providence College in Rhode Island.
Moccasins Land Two on PING All-South Region Men’s Golf Team May 23, 2017 NORMAN, OK - Florida Southern landed two players on the 2017 PING All-South Region Men’s Golf Team announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America on Tuesday, with juniors John Coultas and John VanDerLaan each making it for the third year in a row.
Coultas Claims First-Round Lead for Moccasins on Day One of National Finals; Florida Southern Fourth as a Team May 22, 2017 KISSIMMEE, FL – Day one of the 2017 NCAA Division II National Men’s Golf Championships saw the South Region take control of the team standings with five teams right at the top, and Florida Southern’s John Coultas take control of the individual leaderboard with a five-under par 65. That score, along with a 70 from Michael VanDerLaan helped put the Moccasins in fourth place at the end of the day, six shots behind first-place Barry.
Moccasins Fall in NCAA Championship Game May 21, 2017 BLOOMSBURG, PA - Florida Southern College women's lacrosse grabbed an early lead, but was unable to overcome a stifling Adelphi defense in a 6-4 loss in the NCAA Division II championship game on Sunday at Steph Pettit Stadium.
Moccasins' Season Comes to a Close at NCAA South Region Baseball Tournament May 20, 2017 CLEVELAND, MS - West Alabama scored a pair of unearned runs in the top of the ninth to defeat Florida Southern, 7-6, here Saturday and eliminate the Moccasins on day three of the NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament at the Tim & Nancy Harvey Stadium at Dave "Boo" Ferriss Field. The Moccasins end their season with a 35-17 record while the Tigers will take a 36-19 record into their game on Sunday against the winner of the Tampa/Nova Southeastern Saturday night game.
13th National Championship for FSC Men's Golf Team Within Reach This Week in Kissimmee May 20, 2017 Monday morning marks the start of the 2017 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championships and the Florida Southern Moccasins would have to be considered among the favorites to win the national title. Ranked No. 4 in the country, Florida Southern is one of 20 teams competing for the title at Reunion Resort in nearby Kissimmee, playing as close to home as they possibly could without the tournament actually being held in Lakeland.
Late Heroics Put Women's Lacrosse Back in NCAA Title Game May 19, 2017 BLOOMSBURG, PA - Late heroics at both the offensive and defensive end gave Florida Southern College women's lacrosse a thrilling 13-12 win over No. 3 Lindenwood on Friday at Steph Pettit Stadium, and secured the Moccasins a spot in their second-straight NCAA Division II title game.
Mauer Homers Twice, But Mocs Fall, 9-7, On Second Day of NCAA South Region Baseball Tournament. May 19, 2017 CLEVELAND, MS – Delta State rallied from a 7-3 deficit to come back and defeat Florida Southern, 9-7, in winners' bracket action here Friday on the second day of the NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament at the Tim & Nancy Harvey Stadium at Dave "Boo" Ferriss Field. The loss drops the Moccasins into an elimination game Saturday at 11 a.m. against West Alabama, which earlier downed Miles, 17-15, to stay alive in the double-elimination tournament.


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See: “How to Slice A Global Carbon Pie” by Justin Gillis; The New York Times
Earlier this month in Stockholm, Dr. Reto Knutti of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ultimately won a lengthy debate with diplomats and other scientists over proposing a global carbon cap to be implemented in 2015 in the IPCC’s latest report. The idea generated a great deal of controversy because many emerging industrial powers such as Brazil and China consider a near-future cap on carbon emissions to be a death sentence for their economic growth. Disagreements also arose over the way countries should divide the budget of carbon -- 1 trillion tons globally -- to avoid temperature increases over 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. If it would be proportional to population, the United States could expect to reach its share of the budget within 15 years. Also, it would be nearly impossible politically for the fossil fuel industry to effectively shut down in such a short time. If the budget were proportional to current emissions, emerging market economies like China would be severely impacted as their appetite for fossil fuels increases. Saudi Arabia, as the world’s largest oil exporter, also opposes mandatory caps for emissions.
When countries such as China and India, whose fossil fuel use is rapidly increasing, assume as a given that they must emit greenhouse gases to become prosperous, they may be limiting their own opportunities. If all of China and India emitted carbon at the same per capita rates as those in high emitting countries such as the US and Saudi Arabia, the runaway consequences of global warming would be so dire that it is difficult to imagine such worst-case scenarios. Many people, such as myself, who have studied development in countries like China have noted that while China sees itself as playing industrial catch-up, they also have the opportunity to build a clean energy economy from the ground up, and the Chinese Communist party has even begun to implement ambitious alternative energy plans. Nevertheless, these plans are implemented inconsistently or under a system of crony capitalism which leaves a lot of leeway for polluters to avoid the new requirements.
The IPCC is not considering capping carbon emissions to prevent global warming; it is capping them to limit its effects. These effects can already be felt. Thus, sustainable thinking, innovation, and creative solutions may be the best way to ensure a prosperous life for those in the developing world while also ensuring a livable planet that can sustain human life indefinitely.
Here are some questions that frequently come up in debates such as this, along with some of my personal answers after each one:
-Is it fair that industrializing countries should also shoulder responsibility for limiting carbon emissions while countries in Europe and North America were able to attain massive wealth with no such limits? Should countries like the United States be held disproportionately more responsible since they have been emitting more carbon for longer? I think these are moral and political questions that have no “correct” answers for a variety of reasons. Like many ‘big picture’ issues, the question of how emerging economic and industrial powers adapt or don’t adapt to climate issues is extremely complex and nuanced, with sociopolitical, economic, moral, and scientific factors at play. That being said, I would argue that wealthier countries such as the United States should be held more responsible for their part in increasing global warming. This doesn’t have to be a hard sell either, as climate change adaptation and innovation are likely to form a large sector of the 21st century economy in the industrialized world.
-Is it really a certainty that greater economic development necessitates higher carbon emissions? I think not. Many emerging industrial economies use the ‘dirty’ industrialization models of European countries and the US as an example for developing their own industries. However, new technologies now exist that make it possible to attain high standards of living with fewer carbon emissions per capita. Research and development, as well as more efficient sustainable development, present an economic opportunity that is easier to implement in countries lacking established ‘dirty industry’ development. Think of how China seized the opportunity to build a large share of the world’s solar panels, or South Africa’s offshore wind power development.
-Is indefinite economic growth realistically feasible? In my mind, not when economic growth necessarily includes increased consumption of resources, decreased natural habitats, and overpopulation. Current realities of macroeconomics require constant GDP growth to remain sustainable-- an economic recession is when growth may slow to 2% or less, and a contraction in a country’s GDP is a serious catastrophe. With continuous human population growth straining resources ranging from water and arable land to oil and rare earth metals, I have my doubts that ‘business as usual’ economic growth is possible for an indefinite period. It stands to reason that on a finite planet, growth would also be finite, unless serious, systemic changes are made to how we utilize energy, build and consume goods and services, and manage land and natural resources.


Conor McGregor has given himself a new mean look by shaving his head just weeks before UFC 197.
But the lightweight title contender has kept his Notorious beard as part of his new look, report the Irish Mirror.
The Dubliner has also posted several videos of himself training ahead of the fight.
One things for sure, both McGregor's head and left hook are looking very dangerous.
McGregor will tomorrow be making the short trip from LA to Las Vegas where he will take part in the first UFC 197 press conference alongside his opponent Dos Anjos and the co-main event stars Holly Holm and Miesha Tate.
The UFC featherweight had returned to Dublin for the holiday period however it would appear that he has now returned to the west coast of America to prepare for his upcoming fight in March.
His teammate, Peter Queally has been training alongside McGregor, though in this video of them speeding through the streets of LA, Queally doesn't seem to be a big fan of McGregor's driving.
All eyes are now on the MGM Grand for March 5th where McGregor will attempt to become the first man in UFC history to hold belts in two different weight divisions.
However, lightweight champion dos Anjos will not give up his title easily.
Just last week his training partner issued McGregor warning citing that the Irishman will be "finished early."
The fight is already high in anticipation from fans, in what seems to be two very evenly matched opponents.
In pictures - Conor McGregor knocks out Jose Aldo:
McGregor is the same height as Dos Anjos (175cm) and has a four inch reach advantage over the Brazilian (74 inches, 188cm to 71 inch, 180cm).
The pair of fighters have an identical leg reach of 40 inches (102cm).
The Irishman has a record of (19-2-0) with 17 wins coming via TKO.
Dos Anjos has a record of (24-7-0) with just five wins coming via TKO.
Tickets go on general sale for UFC 197 this Friday.


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Deniro? Maybe, but in my opinion he either plays gangster or some dumb guy in comedy movies, and he acts all the same.
I watched only There will be blood and Gangs of New York and his acting was very very decent, especially in there will be blood, one of the few times when I can't say for sure whether I love this character or not.
Leo, heh, i can't say for sure. it's like choosing between Zywoo or S1mple, both are great, but perhaps my bias influenced this moment


Most Americans think of cities as noisy places — but some parts of US cities are much louder than others. Nationwide, neighborhoods with higher poverty rates and proportions of black, Hispanic and Asian residents have higher noise levels than other neighborhoods. In addition, in more racially segregated cities, living conditions are louder for everyone, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
As environmental health researchers, we are interested in learning how everyday environmental exposures affect different population groups. In a new study we detail our findings on noise pollution, which has direct impacts on public health.
Scientists have documented that environmental hazards, such as air pollution and hazardous waste sites, are not evenly distributed across different populations. Often socially disadvantaged groups such as racial minorities, the poor and those with lower levels of educational attainment experience the highest levels of exposure. These dual stresses can represent a double jeopardy for vulnerable populations.
Our research shows that like air pollution, noise exposure may follow a similar social gradient. This unequal burden may, in part, contribute to observed health disparities across diverse groups in the United States and elsewhere.
Mapping City Sounds
In 2015 we stumbled across a Smithsonian Magazine post about the National Park Service sound map. The sound estimates are meant to represent average noise levels during a summer day or night. They rely on 1.5 million hours of sound measurements across 492 locations, including urban areas and national forests, and modeling based on topography, climate and human activity. National Park Service colleagues shared their model and collaborated on our study.
By linking the noise model to national US population data, we made some interesting discoveries. First, in both rural and urban areas, affluent communities were quieter. Neighborhoods with median annual incomes below US$25,000 were nearly 2 decibels louder…


In the world of fashion, few collections manage to capture the essence of female empowerment like "Infinity" by Paola Nájera. Inspired by stories of bold and visionary women like Daniela and Mariana, this collection becomes a symbol of strength, determination and future.
Fashion has always been a reflection of the times, an art form that allows us to express who we are and what we aspire to be. "Infinity" goes beyond traditional aesthetics, integrating into each garment a narrative of self-discovery and improvement. It is not just the quality of the materials or the innovation in the design that makes this collection unique, but the ability of each piece to tell a story, the story of the woman who wears it.
The story of Daniela and Mariana, although born of fiction, reflects a reality experienced by many: the journey towards the best version of oneself. Mariana, when creating Daniela, not only designed a being endowed with her best qualities, but also embarked on a process of personal reflection, evaluating which aspects of her being she wanted to enhance. This duality between creator and creation resonates with the purpose of "Infinity": to encourage women to see themselves as constantly evolving masterpieces.
Each garment in the "Infinity" collection is a tribute to individuality, designed for women who dare to break the mold, to redefine what it means to be a woman of power in the 21st century. From executives to artists, every woman who chooses "Infinity" is not only looking for style, but also armor that reflects her infinite essence.
Empowerment does not come from dressing fashionably, but from the symbiotic relationship between women and their clothing. An "Infinity" garment not only embellishes the exterior; Resonating with the wearer's unique character, it acts as a reminder of their inner strength and ability to face any challenge. Thus, "Infinity" becomes more than a fashion collection: it is a call to action, a hymn to the transformative power of self-acceptance.
By choosing an "Infinity" garment, women are not only investing in high-quality fashion; They are embracing a philosophy of life that celebrates diversity, strength and limitless potential. The “Infinity” trend not only elevates women of power; redefines what it means to be powerful in an ever-changing world.
"Infinite Empowerment: How Fashion Elevates Women of Power" is more than an article or a collection; is a testament to how fashion, when imbued with intention and purpose, can be a catalyzing force for personal and collective change. A promise is woven into the fabric of each "Infinity" garment: to accompany each woman on her unique journey towards personal infinity.


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