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Travelling With Your Cat and Dog
A good “pet traveller” has mastered certain skills, very similar to those used by humans for dealing with new and potentially stressful situations. The best advice for how to help cats and dogs become confident travellers is: start early and practice, practice, practice!
Get your dog and cat used to their carriers
Your pet will be the safest in his carrier, no matter what mode of travel you select. Travelling can be a lot of fun or a lot of hassle—we just never know in advance what can happen. Unexpected weather problems, flight delays, or road hazards can cause even a seasoned pet traveller to become anxious and stressed. Your pet’s personal crate offers secure containment and physical protection (against injury during loading, unloading, turbulence, or sudden maneuvers); as well as psychological comfort (a familiar scent, toys, and bedding can be very reassuring to your pet, especially if he is frightened).
Your pets’ carriers should help them feel comfortable and cozy, and be large enough so that they can stand up, turn around, and stretch a little.
Never, ever punish your pet by putting him into his carrier! You are trying to teach him to consider his crate as his personal and secure space. Lots of praise, some treats, and extra playtime are always much better teachers than scolding and banishment!
Place the carrier in your home, in a room where you and your family relax. Put a blanket, a toy, and an old piece of your clothing (for scent) into the carrier, and open the door. Leave the door open, and allow your pet to freely enter and exit. When you feel that the animal is comfortable in his space, close the door for a few minutes. If your pet doesn’t become agitated, begin to increase his time inside with the door closed. Your goal is to have your pet conditioned to be at ease in his carrier, with no whining, barking, meowing, or attempts at escape.
At this stage, you can try lifting and moving the cage with your pet inside. If you intend to travel by car, and your pet will stay in this carrier during the road trip, put the carrier into the car, so that he gets comfortable with the experience. If your pet will be flying, close the door to his cage and leave him alone for a while.
Never allow your pet to become too agitated during this stage of training. If he starts to panic, leave the door open again, and continue when he feels more comfortable. Some animals may just never become good travellers.
For an in depth discussion on crate training, see our article at https://apetslife.ca/crate-training/.
Motoring with Fido – make it fun!
So often the only car trips your dog goes on are to the vet, (ouch!) boarding kennel, (don’t leave me!) or groomer (the water’s freezing!). These trips may inadvertently be teaching your dog that the car is associated only with unpleasant experiences.
Take your dog on practice runs to get him used to travelling in the car for a fun time—try a new dog park, or take him for a walk on leash in a new location. He will get used to using his nose to explore, and will also become socialized to new places, people, sounds, and smells. The more you practice these “mini vacations” the more relaxed and confident he will be when you finally head out for parts unknown, and will help both of you get into a groove of dealing with strange places and people together.
Your dog should travel in either his carrier or a travel harness, also known as a seatbelt harness. All carriers and harnesses should be threaded through and secured to the car’s seatbelt, to avoid a disaster should you make a sudden stop.
- Animals allowed to “roam free” in the car can become dangerous projectiles in an accident, harming other passengers and/or themselves.
- Dogs should not be free to stick their heads out of a completely rolled down window, as they can lose their balance and fall out of the car. Dirt, dust, and debris can blow directly into your pet’s eyes and ears as well, causing infections to develop.
- Even if you have a tiny dog or cat, never let him sit on your lap, jump around the car or “co-pilot”—this is not cute, and is extremely dangerous for you, your pet, and all other drivers on the road. Cats and small dogs can jump easily, dig their claws into you, or become lodged under the brake or gas pedal!
Your dog cannot travel in the bed of a pickup truck unprotected. Horrible accidents can occur during a sudden stop or turn, causing your pet to be thrown off his feet or even thrown off the truck and into the road. Attaching your pet with a leash can prove deadly, too, if the leash is long enough to strangle the animal, or drag him on the ground should he fall off the truck. Again, a secured crate is always your safest option.
Have your pet checked out by your veterinarian prior to vacationing to ensure a clean bill of health, and make sure to give him all the required vaccinations in the time frame specified by the policies of your country of destination.
If your animal has a microchip, update your emergency phone numbers to include a cell phone and a destination number (call your service provider for info on how to update or change your information).
Don’t count on every hotel or motel to allow pets. Even if they do, there might be additional fees, deposits, or non-refundable cleaning charges. Not all camping grounds allow pets, and some places may ban specific breeds of dogs, or even dogs that resemble specific breeds. If you have an animal that could be mistaken for a prohibited breed, DNA proof might be your only solution.
If you intend to travel by bus with your pet, call the company and ask about their policies—most bus companies do not transport any pets other than service dogs.
Pack a “pet bag” and keep it easily accessible in the car
Your pet bag should include the following:
- A first aid kit, including tweezers, any meds your pet takes, eye drops, and ear powder. (In the months prior to your trip, consider enrolling in a pet first aid course. If you find yourself stuck on the highway in traffic, or in a strange city, miles from a veterinary clinic, the skills you learn may help you save your pet’s life. For information on where to find a first aid course in Victoria, see https://apetslife.ca/pet-first-aid/.)
- A comfort kit (your pet’s food, water, bowls, treats, favourite toy, kitty litter, extra bedding and/or blankets)
- Proof of vaccinations as required by any province, state, or country you plan to visit
- Information about vets and emergency care en route and at your final destination (check to see if they are still in business!)
- Dog collar, leash, and muzzle (in case your pet has to be treated by an unfamiliar vet and becomes agitated)
- Animal sunscreen (ears, noses, and paws are very susceptible to sunburns, as are all small animals, albinos, short-haired, and hairless breeds!)
You may get stuck in bad weather or traffic, or take longer to “smell the roses” than you initially scheduled. Bring along extra food and water—you never want to have your pet try a new food on a car trip—this can be a disaster for his digestion, and a mess for you to clean up!
Chances are what we attribute as motion sickness in a dog or cat is not related to the actual movement of the vehicle, but rather to the animal’s fear and anxiety.
There are, of course, some pets who do not travel well at all, and do suffer from actual motion sickness. While herbal remedies (available over-the-counter) containing ginger, valerian root, and/or peppermint may help, your vet might feel a prescription drug is required.
Be sure to speak to your veterinarian before administering any over-the-counter remedy.
Signs of motion sickness are:
- Diarrhea, urination
- Crying, meowing, barking, whining
This can certainly make any road trip loud, messy, and terrifying for the animal suffering, and unbearable for drivers and passengers.
If you have trained your pet to become used to travelling by car and he is looking forward to his outings, chances are he will not have an upset tummy
Try to exercise your dog prior to getting into the car by taking him for a long walk, so that he can use his pent up energy, (whether it be excitement or nerves), and relieve himself.
Don’t feed your pet a big meal right before he gets into the car (and never in the car). Some animals like to travel on empty tummies, while others prefer a little food—get to know your pet during your practice runs.
Keep a supply of fresh water in the car (you can freeze a bottle of water prior to leaving, and allow it to defrost en route). Stop every few hours to let your pet stretch, have a drink, relieve himself, and play a little if possible.
Some easy-to-clean (or disposable) car seat protectors might be a very good investment!
Finally, a car heats up and cools down rapidly when parked. Never leave your pet alone, locked in the car—he may freeze to death or succumb to heat stroke very quickly.
Air travel can be extremely stressful for a cat or dog
It is absolutely essential to plan ahead! While there are federal laws regarding transportation of live animals, each individual airline has its own policies, guidelines, and requirements, covering everything from type of carrier to whether or not your pet can be medicated. Research can begin online, but before you purchase a ticket for yourself and your pet, call the selected airline to make sure that your information is up-to-date.
Before you and your pet fly, think about what can happen during an airplane trip:
- Pets separated from their owners
- Dogs travelling in the cargo section of a plane
- Animals alone in their cages for hours, perhaps being not-so-gently tossed about by baggage handlers…I think you get the idea
Consider the following:
- Make sure your selected airline has a climate controlled, pressurized cargo section
- Invest in the best quality and most comfortable airline-approved carrier you can afford (it must have a leak-proof bottom and good ventilation)
- Remember that if the temperature at take-off is too extreme (hot or cold) your pet will not be allowed to travel (have Plan B set up in the event you can fly but your pet cannot, or some version of this problem!)
- Try to book early morning or late evening flights with your pet (the weather will be milder)
- Try to book non-stop, direct flights, to avoid the stress of loading and reloading on your pet; or the risk of losing or getting separated from him
Safety precautions during the flight:
- Do not place any collar or leash around your pet’s neck while they are inside their cage—an animal dealing with anxiety may accidently strangle himself
- Attach a ticket with your name, the dog’s name, your phone number, the dog’s destination, and who will pick him up to the top of his carrier. Include a recent picture of your pet, in case his cage opens and he escapes, or winds up on the wrong flight.
- Keep a copy of the picture with you on the plane, in case you have to show it to airline staff in an emergency
- Mark directional arrows on the carrier to show which direction is “up”
- Write “live animal” on the carrier so a handler clearly recognizes the precious cargo inside
Following are some general “travel-by-air” guidelines to consider—but remember that each airline and country have their own rules regarding pet travel. You can do your initial research online, but always call prior to booking to make sure that the information you have is up-to-date.
You may require an acclimation certificate, a bill of good health and/or proof of vaccinations (and proof, i.e., a serology report, that the vaccines have “taken” in the animal) from a licensed veterinarian.
Depending on the specific regulations of the destination country, your pet may be placed in quarantine for a period of a few weeks to many months.
If you are travelling out of the country, you and your pet must clear customs. At this point you may be required to remove your pet from his carrier in order to have it X-rayed empty. Have a leash and muzzle on hand.
Generally, puppies must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned to fly; kittens 10 weeks old. Pregnant and/or elderly pets should not fly.
Tranquilizing and Sedation
Most airlines do not permit animals to fly under sedation.
This is done to ensure your pet’s safety, as the animal’s natural ability to balance, regain balance, or brace himself can become compromised under sedation. Animals, especially anxious ones, can respond very differently than intended to tranquilizers and/or sedatives, some becoming highly agitated, others seeing heart rates slow to such an extreme that they cannot be revived upon landing.
Brachycephalic (meaning short-headed) cats and dogs, such as English and French Bulldogs, Pekingese, Himalayans, Pugs, and Boxers, have been bred to display normal-sized lower jaws (in relation to their body mass), and compressed upper jaws. These traits make the animals particularly prone to respiratory and cardio-vascular problems, which can be exacerbated by exposure to increased-altitude pressure, and can prove fatal if the animal is sedated or tranquilized.
It is best to make sure that your pet has his sea legs before your trip—if you can, bring him to the marina and have him practice getting on and off the boat.
Do not allow your pet to roam free on a boat. Dogs should be on leash.
Boat surfaces can become very hot and/or very slippery. Non-skid mats will help.
It is extremely difficult to put on a flotation device during an emergency. Having life preservers on board may be useless if you and your pet aren’t wearing them! Even if your dog is an experienced and happy swimmer, a state of panic can induce unpredictable actions.
Purchase an approved flotation device, get your dog used to wearing it, and put it on him for the duration of the trip!
A few words of encouragement:
Cats are not known for their fondness of travel, and your pet might meow like crazy during your trip. Talk quietly and reassuringly to your pet; let her see you if possible. Remember, your cat is not demonstrating her diva behaviour—she is acting out her fear!
In order to be a good traveller, your dog should have basic obedience training (sit, stay, quiet, come) and be socialized with other pets and humans.
The more relaxed and confident your pet is in new situations, the fewer problems you will have on your journeys.
Have a wonderful and safe vacation, and “may the road rise to meet you” and your pet!


Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
Northampton General Hospital believes that Equality and Diversity (E&D) is central to what we do. Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Trust recognises the right of all patients, visitors and employees to be treated fairly and consistencly in access to services and employment, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or social status; whether working full or part-time or whether employed under a permanent, temporary or fixed-term contract.
Our aim is to deliver high quality services that are accessible, responsive and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the different groups and individuals we serve and the staff we employ.
To achieve this aim, we want to ensure that service users and employees are not subject to any form of discrimination or unequal treatment. Everyone can expect to be treated with equal respect and dignity regardless of their background or circumstances.
It is important to us that we eliminate discrimination in the way we provide our services and the way we recruit, train and support our workforce.
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Equality Analysis & Summaries
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Gender Pay Gap Report
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#GetLit: Make 2018 A Year of Emergence
And just like that, the first month of the year is over.
I hope you’ve spent the last month reflecting on the past year’s feels and struggles, a critical process as we face another stretch of months ahead. Because as fly Pilipinxs in the diaspora - especially in the age of Trump - we need to strengthen our resolve and look to each other for love and support.
I’ve been thinking long and hard about the necessary tools we need, as artists, healers, changemakers. Some of the questions that came up when I was putting this list together were:
- How do we take care of ourselves, our communities, and our planet, as we struggle to thrive in our respective spaces?
- How do we navigate a constantly shifting society that gives us mixed messages?
- And how do we transform our pain and our traumas and heal with resilience - and help others heal as well?
One of the lessons I learned last year is the practice of emergence: that how we live, how we relate with our communities, and how we take space on the planet are intrinsically interconnected. It wasn’t until I finished adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds (AK Press) that I realized I was functioning disjointedly - which may have explained the onslaught of frustration and burnout in many aspects of my life.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve long carried the idea of changemaking borne out of my own struggles as a queer, immigrant Pilipinx. I’ve also been fortunate enough to find spaces where I could harness pain, anger and trauma into something transformative for myself and other people. The work is hard, but beautiful. You get to build with fierce community organizers whose energy and sense of justice is empowering. You become a witness to the liberating power of collective action. And at the end of the day, even though your bones are tired, you know you can lay in bed and continue to dream of a better world.
That’s where I was for several years, until I found my own heart and spirit weary. Suddenly, I started feeling detached, disconnected. My hair started falling out. Friends and family would assume I couldn’t make it to certain events so they didn’t bother inviting me (which hurt, a lot). My work felt compartmentalized, and I was different things to different people. Many times I wished to be in two places at once, my heart in some other place my feet weren’t. I couldn’t afford to be overwhelmed, so I kept pushing. Over time, this feeling of disjointedness crept up and I caved in.
I’m still in a weird limbo as I write this, but what I’ve discovered is that when you make room for what you want to happen, it all comes to fruition. Clarity that was once elusive comes to the forefront, as long as you treat yourself with patience and gentleness. Slowing down works wonders, and in the process of making art, writing, changemaking, or anything worth pursuing: sustainability is key.
And what a joy it is to find strength in literature, especially the kind that nourishes, equips, and empowers you. Below are five books I’ve lovingly compiled that ask the right questions; the critical ones we need to be asking as we endeavor to create and make change.
Emergent Strategy: Shifting Change, Changing Worlds
(adrienne maree brown)
Inspired by Octavia Butler's explorations of our human relationship to change, Emergent Strategy is radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help designed to shape the futures we want to live. Change is constant. The world is in a continual state of flux. It is a stream of ever-mutating, emergent patterns. Rather than steel ourselves against such change, this book invites us to feel, map, assess, and learn from the swirling patterns around us in order to better understand and influence them as they happen. This is a resolutely materialist “spirituality” based equally on science and science fiction, a visionary incantation to transform that which ultimately transforms us.
The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century
(Grace Lee Boggs)
In this powerful, deeply humanistic book, Grace Lee Boggs, a legendary figure in the struggle for justice in America, shrewdly assesses the current crisis—political, economical, and environmental—and shows how to create the radical social change we need to confront new realities. A vibrant, inspirational force, Boggs has participated in all of the twentieth century’s major social movements—for civil rights, women’s rights, workers’ rights, and more. She draws from seven decades of activist experience and a rigorous commitment to critical thinking, to redefine “revolution” for our times. From her home in Detroit, she reveals how hope and creativity are overcoming despair and decay within the most devastated urban communities.
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
The Artist’s Way (Julia Cameron) is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital today - or perhaps even more so - than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work.
The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Intimate Violence Within Activist Communities
(edited by Ching-In Chen, Jai Dulani and Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha)
Long demanded and urgently needed, The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Intimate Violence Within Activist Communities finally breaks the dangerous silence surrounding the “secret” of intimate violence within social justice circles. This watershed collection of stories and strategies tackles the multiple forms of violence encountered right where we live, love, and work for social change and delves into the nitty-gritty on how we might create safety from abuse without relying on the state. Drawing on over a decade of community accountability work, along with its many hard lessons and unanswered questions, The Revolution Starts at Home offers potentially life-saving alternatives for creating survivor safety while building a movement where no one is left behind.
How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective
(edited by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor)
The Combahee River Collective, a group of radical black feminists, was one of the most important organizations to develop out of the anti-racist and women's liberation movements of the 1960's and 70's. In this collection, founding members of the organization and contemporary activists reflect on the legacy of its contributions to black feminism and its impact on today's struggles.
These are only some books that I hope can guide us as we usher in a new year of sustainability with the things that we care most about. If you have any other books to add to this list, feel free to share them with us below!
Pia Cortez is a Bay Area-based community organizer and the creator of Libromance, a blog dedicated to book reviews and literary features with a queer Pinay immigrant perspective. She believes in the power and beauty of the written word: how stories stretch time and transcend boundaries, how books simultaneously challenge and console, how reading becomes an act of resistance. Pia hopes to transform reading from a solitary pursuit and turn it into a tool for community-building, a catalyst for ruckus-raising. When she’s not currently reading the world, she’s experimenting with #booklooks, a play on books and fashion.

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Model took a trip to Vogue...
The Beckhams met Gaga at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball over the weekend
The 'Slow Down' singer was in no mood for the paparazzi yesterday
Duchess was informed of death after watching Idris Elba in Manela: A Long Walk To Freedom
Her co-star Christian Bale disagrees though
Bad Boy's mum opens up about raising the pop superstar
What will 2014 hold for Miley's hair?
The actor has no problems with others playing the iconic Baker Street detective
It looks like Kanye's tour may have some competition!
Actor is reprising his role based on popular books
Couple enjoyed romantic New York reunion
The talented singer sang 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's latest team-up is being billed as a big winner during awards season
Some viewers weren't too happy
The singer has now wrapped up his huge 'Believe' world tour
NBA star was arrested in August
Mary Poppins' original stars showed their support for the real life tale of the making of the 60s hit
The Westlife star was crowned King of The Jungle on Sunday night
The country star has enjoyed being a father over the last decade
Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch also walked the red carpet in Berlin
We bet she's on the 'naughty' list this year!
The star showed off some leg at the TrevorLIVE event
No word yet on who the actor and model will play in Zack Snyder's superhero team-up
According to designer of choice Alice Temperley
The group have also announced a Hyde Park show this week
Actress Amanda Abbington is Freeman's partner in real life and on-screen
Could the Twilight couple be reunited for Christmas?
Meanwhile in Chelsea, Louise Thompson threw the most awkward dinner party ever
No sympathy from her ex according to new report
The rapper was not happy with the female audience member on Sunday night's tour stop
Actress began filming bonkfest opposite Jamie Dornan last week
Claims she had to deal with 'ex husband' issues
Looks like the Wrecking Ball babe
The Battlestar Galactica alum will play Anastasia’s stepfather.
The actor voices the part...
Between action and cut, she can become a whole other person.
They have a 60-year age gap...
The actors are hardly on trend...
The Simple Life stars pose for a first picture in the Florida hotspot.
The reality star won’t give an apology to his former co-star.
Reality star worries about fourth child...
Khloe Kardashian’s husband puts his DUI behind him.
Paolo Sorrentino film brings home three top prizes.
The pair separated this year...
They married when she was 31...
The star performs the original holiday tune for her upcoming Christmas special.
The actress says she cut her hair like a boy...
The singers looked thrilled to hang out...
RiRi thanks fans for supporting her new collaboration with the Detroit rapper.
The pair starred in Daredevil and Pearl Harbour

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My dad in happier days. He loves to fish but he cares for my mom now and it leaves him little time for this joy. Plus they had to sell their beloved Florida home on the water to move to Michigan to be nearer to me.
Taken on a barrier island south of Melbourne Beach, FL.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28
Layers and textures in PS7
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Featured in Live & Let Live Sept 2011
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Blue Lotus by Marisa Chenery
First of all I'd like to thank Ginger for the invitation to post on her blog.
A little bit about myself, I live in Ontario, Canada with my husband and four children. As well as being a romance author I'm a stay at home Mom.
The Blue Lotus is my very first book and it's a paranormal romance. It was released by Liquid Silver Books on Sept. 10th. The Blue Lotus brings a taste of ancient Egypt to the modern day world. With the response I've been getting so far from readers, I will be writing a sequel very soon. I enjoyed writing the first book and I can't wait to get started on the second.
I'll post a blurb below. If you'd like to read an excerpt you can check out my website HERE. You can find The Blue Lotus at Liquid Silver Books HERE.
Kendra Miller finds herself intrigued by the gold pendant her brother sent her from Egypt. She finds the enameled blue lotus flower on it lovely, but the hieroglyphs engraved on the back are a mystery she wants to solve. After innocently translating the glyphs, she sets off a chain of events that can only end in disaster.
Nefertem, drawn to the woman who summoned him, knows his love for Kendra can only lead to heartache. Being bound to the pendant, his stay in her world is limited.
Together they try to stop the disaster Kendra has unwittingly set in motion; Nefertem fights the changes taking place inside him. If they fail, Kendra may pay for her actions with her life.
The Blue Lotus - Avaliable now at Liquid Silver Books
A Tournament Knight - Coming Nov. 07 at New Concepts Publishing


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Discover the best brown sugar substitutes and explore their usage ratios, as well as instructions to create a quick and easy replacement.
Brown sugar is an ingredient commonly used in baked goods such as cookies and cakes. Brown sugar is essentially white sugar with the addition of molasses. The molasses used to make brown sugar is made from sugar cane and adds moisture, flavor, and the distinct golden brown color that brown sugar is known for.
Top 4 Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
While many people have a bag of brown sugar in their pantry or refrigerator, you may find yourself in the middle of a recipe only to discover that you’re all out. But don’t worry, there are a few ways to find a quick brown sugar substitute.
White Sugar is an easy swap for brown sugar since it is made primarily from white sugar in the first place. It won’t add that caramel color or the rich, nutty flavor, but it gets the job done without really compromising the recipe.
To use white sugar, use the same amount as the recipe calls for in place of the brown sugar.
White Sugar + Molasses
If you have molasses on hand, you can actually make your own almost-perfect brown sugar substitute by creating it yourself.
- Light brown sugar recipe: Add 1 tablespoon of molasses to 1 cup of white sugar and mix.
- Dark brown sugar recipe: Add 2 tablespoons of molasses to 1 cup of white sugar and mix.
White sugar + Maple Syrup, Agave Nectar, or Honey
If you don’t have molasses, you can make a pretty close alternative by using maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey.
- Light brown sugar recipe: Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey to 1 cup of white sugar and mix.
- Dark brown sugar recipe: Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey to 1 cup of white sugar and mix.
Maple Syrup, Honey, or Agave
If you’re out of brown sugar and running low on white sugar, you can use honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar on their own as a brown sugar substitute as well.
To use these liquid alternatives in baked goods such as cookies, use 3/4 cup of honey, syrup, or agave in place of each one cup of brown sugar.
If your recipe is for sauces, glazes, or other non-baked creations, you can start with 3/4 cup of liquid per each cup of brown sugar and increase to a full cup if you need to adjust
More Brown Sugar Substitutes
If you don’t have brown sugar or white sugar, it’s unlikely that you’ll have other less common sugars on hand. But just in case, here are some of the other sugars that are great alternatives to brown sugar.
Coconut sugar is similar in texture and sweetness to brown sugar and can be used in an easy 1-to-1 swap.
If you like to swap out for healthier alternatives, date sugar is made from ground dehydrated dates. If you have date sugar on hand, you can use this in a 1-to-1 swap.
Not commonly known, muscovado is an unrefined, raw sugar made from sugar cane with naturally occurring molasses. Since the molasses has not been removed from muscovado sugar, it will have a similar profile to brown sugar, but it is coarser in texture. Use this in a 1-to-1 swap with brown sugar.
Turbinado sugar like “Sugar In The Raw” is a raw, coarse sugar. It will have a different texture if you’re mixing it into baked goods, but it can be used in an easy 1-to-1 swap for brown sugar.
Brown Sugar Substitute Considerations
Before selecting one of the best brown sugar substitutes listed, there are a few things to consider to make the best choice. You’ll want to consider taste as well as application.
- Flavor profile – White sugar, and the combination of white sugar with molasses, maple syrup, or honey will have the most similar flavor profile as brown sugar since they are essentially the same thing.
- Nutritional value – If you want a different sweetener for health considerations, opt for date sugar or coconut sugar.
- Application – Consider your recipe. If you’re cooking sauces, glazes, and other non-baked goods, any of the liquid substitutes will work. Many baked goods may also work well with the liquid alternatives, but to keep consistent with texture and overall flavor profile, the white sugar combinations will be your best brown sugar substitutes.
Overall, there are several great alternatives to choose from when you don’t have any brown sugar on hand. You can even make your own quickly with a base of white sugar when you’re in a pinch. Experiment with these brown sugar substitutes and see what works best for you.
Dark Brown Sugar vs Light Brown Sugar
The most common forms of brown sugar used in baking are light and dark brown sugar. Other less common types of brown sugar include turbinado, muscovado (light and dark), demerara, piloncillo, jaggery, and black sugar.
You can substitute light brown sugar for dark brown sugar or vice versa in equal parts (1: 1 ratio). In recipes for cookies, cakes or whatever you’re baking just expect subtle but potentially noticeable differences in color, flavor and texture.
Differences Between Light and Dark Brown Sugar
- Molasses: The only difference between light and dark brown sugar is the amount of molasses added to the sugar. Dark brown sugar (6%-9%) contains about double the molasses compared to light brown sugar (3%-5%).
- Taste: Light brown sugar will have a sweet, nutty flavor with hints of caramel and vanilla. Dark brown sugar will have a similar sweet, nutty flavor but also spiced flavors and even subtle hints of chocolate.
- Color: Light brown sugar will yield a lighter color in baked goods while dark brown sugar will yield a darker color.
- Moisture: Dark brown sugar has slightly more moisture which may result in in cookies expanding a bit more or a cake rising a little higher but the differences most likely will be subtle, if even noticeable.
A recipe should specify light or dark brown sugar but if a recipe simply calls for “brown sugar”, “regular brown” or “golden brown”, it’s safe to assume the recipe is referring to light brown sugar. Light brown sugar is typically the default when not specified or listed as regular or golden.
Common Recipes Using Light Brown Sugar
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- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Monkey bread
- Brown sugar glazed carrots or salmon
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- Oatmeal Stout Cake
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Revolution, airing Monday nights at 10 on NBC, is the new high concept, high action show of the 2012 fall season. The pilot, produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by Jon Favreau (director of the first two Iron Man films), was action packed, with so many effects and perfect sets, it rivals the elaborate pilot of Lost (that one directed by J.J. himself) in it’s grandeur. Featuring a cast of little-known actors (other than Twilight dad, Billy Burke, and Lost alum, Elizabeth Mitchell), the show doesn’t have much in terms of star power, for which, I am glad. It’s one thing to have a crazy premise, and quite another to stick a celebrity in it.
The story of Revolution begins with an event: the power goes off. No electronic devices work, the world goes dark, but no one knows why. Anarchy ensues, though we don’t see it, and, 15 years after the blackout, a militia led by ‘General Monroe’ (David Lyons) has taken control of a part of the country. One man who holds information of the blackout on a secret flash drive (hidden in a necklace), is Ben Matheson (Tim Guinee), and his knowledge makes him and his brother, Miles (Billy Burke) targets of a militia search. When a militia team, lead by gun-wielding Captain Tom Neville (played by the fear-inspiring Giancarlo Esposito from Breaking Bad and Once Upon A Time), finds Ben in his compound, he is accidentally shot and killed, leading his two teenage children on a wild adventure. So as not to return empty handed, the militia takes Ben’s asthmatic son, Danny, which sends big sister, Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos) on a mission to find her mythical uncle, Miles, so that she can rescue her brother.
Charlie, who happens to be super hot and good with a bow and arrow, was painted as adventurous and a little reckless in the pilot. She gets her group into trouble when she puts her trust in a stranger, Nate (JD Pardo)–who just happens to be a beautiful young male–which simultaneously shows that she is an optimist, and sets the groundwork for a nice forbidden love plot line. Seriously…they are both too pretty not to make out at least once. As far as kickass female roles go on television, I haven’t made up my mind about Charlie. The pilot set up a lot of interesting things about her character (her mother’s death and her relationship with her ‘step mother’, her strength, her curiosity about the world around her), but it’s difficult to see how well Revolution will be able to follow through with it’s character development. The main problem with shows like these (see: The Event) is that they are so heavy on concept, they can forget to make their characters likable.
The pilot truly was good fun, filled with a lot of great touches–Charlie keeps postcards she collects in a Lord of the Rings lunchbox–but it is definitely going to be a tough sell on the mythology front. What happened to the power? No idea. Who are the real bad guys and what is their end game? What was Charlie’s father’s role in all of this? Is her mother really dead? (I’m pretty sure the answer to that last one is no.) What electricity still exists and how do computers help/hurt this new reality? And, finally, how does Miles know how to fight like Captain America? With all these questions, it’s tough to see how Revolution will be able to unravel the mysteries while keeping the characters engaging and genuine–no easy feat, as proven by Miles’ strange superhero abilities…
Final Say: I think this show is worth trying, and I will definitely be following it for the next few weeks, but I would be surprised if it made it past one season, and even more surprised if it became a sensation. If you’re interested, you can watch the episode online (on Hulu or NBC’s website), and check out the promo for next week’s episode here.
Other random questions:
During the attack on The Grand Hotel, why was Nate in the lead? He was the youngest soldier there…is he connected to Monroe somehow?
What is Nate’s endgame (other than keeping young female viewers interested)? Can we trust his feelings for Charlie?
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April is Auto Crime Enforcement Month: keep in mind what you leave behind
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A used paper mask or empty water bottle may seem of little value to most, but to some, they may be worth breaking into a car for.
The damaged caused by breaking into a vehicle can far outweigh the value of an item stolen from it, which is why this April, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment is helping spread the message to
keep in mind what you leave behind throughout Auto Crime Enforcement Month.
When it comes to ensuring your valuables are not visible inside a vehicle, it’s important to keep in mind that something you may think of as having no value, such as a non-medical mask or empty pop can, might be exactly what someone else is looking for as they’re walking by and looking into your vehicle, said Corporal Dana Napier of the Crime Prevention Unit.
During Auto Crime Enforcement Month, the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT), Government of BC, and ICBC, are asking vehicle owners to add auto crime safety precautions to their list regular practices.
There are many ways you can protect yourselves and your vehicles from becoming a target of auto crime. The theme this year - keep in mind, what you leave behind - is a reminder to think about how you leave your vehicle when you park it.
- Lock your vehicle?
- Remove or hide all valuables and belongings?
- Ensure keys are with you and not left in vehicle?
- Park in a well-lit, high traffic area?
- Use an immobilizer?
Inspector Rob Vermeulen, Officer in Charge of IMPACT, noted a decrease in both theft of vehicles (by 20.6 per cent) and theft from vehicles (by 24.2 per cent) in 2020, likely largely a result of the pandemic. Many places where people would normally visit and park their cars were closed, so there were far less opportunities for these auto crimes to occur.
The same decrease has been noted in Kamloops, with theft of motor vehicle files decreasing by nine per cent, and theft from motor vehicle reports dropping 27 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019.
As we move forward this year and restrictions begin to ease, we want to make sure that vehicle owners keep up their safety routines, and avoid becoming a victim of auto crime, added Inspector Vermeulen.
Auto crime is not only an upsetting and inconvenient experience for our customers, but also adds pressure on claims costs, said Lindsay Matthews, ICBC Vice President Public Affairs and Driver Licensing.
Thieves are adapting and changing their strategies to get into your car or truck, so don’t leave your keys unguarded and lock your vehicle at all times. Taking action to prevent auto crime not only helps to control claims costs, but also helps make our communities and roads safer.
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This mod simply adds three new multiple menu choices, allowing you to start a server, join a server, or watch a demo while already within an existing server. Convenience, I suppose, although if you use the demo function you will be removed from the server you're already in, so take care while using these menus.
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2016 News Archive for hugh-panaro.net
January 14, 2016
Hugh will be joining Kathy Voytko, Karen Mason, and Ben Crawford for the Grant Park Music Festival's Cole Porter Celebration in Chicago this coming July.
Please check the Schedule page for a list of other upcoming performances, including this month's Broadway Voices in Garner, North Carolina.
January 31, 2016
Photograph from last night's Broadway Voices concert at the Garner Center For The Performing Arts. The sold-out performance received three standing ovations!
February 10, 2016
On May 2, Hugh will join Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, and others for Do You Hear The People Sing, the New York Pop's 33rd birthday gala honoring Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg.
“The audience tonight was as involved as we were. Making music is about giving and receiving. Tonight, we received as much as we gave."
Broadway star Panaro delivers before sold out crowd at the GPAC
March 2, 2016
Hugh will rejoin the Philly Pops next year for Blockbuster Broadway with Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker.
March 22, 2016
Hugh will join Allison Blackwell and The Philly Pops at The Mann Center for Memorial Salute on May 28. Tickets and addition information are available at:
April 4, 2016
Hugh is among the performers featured on An American Victory - a new studio cast recording set for release on April 22. It includes Ashley Brown, Jeremy Hays, Adam Jacobs, Ramin Karimloo, John Owen-Jones, and Aaron Tveit.
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Also available through Broadway Records.
Don't forget - Hugh will join Christiane Noll for And The Tony Goes To... with the Florida Orchestra this weekend.
April 16, 2016
Hugh will join Kristi Tingle and the Brevard Symphony Orchestra in Vero Beach for the 27th Annual May Pops to benefit the Indian River Medical Center.
April 27, 2016
An interview with Broadway World in advance of the New York Pops gala honoring Boubil and Schonberg.
Especially of note:
"I have a lot of symphony concerts coming up and I'm working on my solo CD (finally!). And at the risk of sounding cryptic, I may also be performing with another New York Pops gala star in an upcoming theatrical production, but if I told you, I'd have to kill you!!!!"
BWW Exclusive - Hugh Panaro Reveals His Dream Boublil-Schonberg Role Before the New York Pops Gala
Also, An American Victory is now available on iTunes (including Hugh's track, "Revolution"). It's also available through Amazon.
May 7, 2016
Some highlights from the spectacular New York Pops gala at Carnegie Hall.
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Also, Hugh will join Capathia Jenkins and Christiane Noll for Bravo Broadway - The Music of The Night with the Phoenix Symphony on September 30.
June 1, 2016
A couple of photos of this past weekend's Memorial Day concert courtesy of The Philly Pops.
Also, check the pinned post on Hugh's Facebook page for that evening's performance of "Bring Him Home."
June 20, 2016
For the second year in a row, Hugh will be singing with the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra for the 2016 Yankee Doodle Pops concert on July 1. Highlights of last year's concert included songs from The Bridges of Madison County. This year's show will again be streamed live by Iowa Public Radio.
July 10, 2016
Some rehearsal footage from this weekend's tribute to Cole Porter at the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago.
BWW has photo coverage of the concert.
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"The interlude from the talent competition on the Riley Stage was capped by a song by Broadway singer and actor Hugh Panaro from Brooklyn, New York, who was also scheduled to perform Thursday night at the fair with the Des Moines Symphony. Panaro unleashed a heart-wrenching rendition of 'Bring Him Home' from 'Les Miserables.' It had all the feel of an elegy. We often describe the State Fair as unrelentingly loud, boisterous and crass, but these small, touching moments are as much a part of it if you stop to notice."
September 11, 2016
Hugh will be returning to Garner, North Carolina in April for Broadway Voices.
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September 29, 2016
Hugh will again join the Bruce Woods Dance Project for Mistletoe Magic with Liz Callaway on December 20. Details are available at:
See a review of last year's performance here:
Also, on October 9, Hugh will join Christiane Noll, Debbie Gravitte, Doug LaBrecque, LaKisha Jones, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for Broadway Sings For Baton Rouge. The concert is a benefit for flood affected schools and will be held at the Belle of Baton Atrium. Admission by donation at the door. Details are available at:
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November 1, 2016
Hugh and former LESTAT costar Nikki Renee Daniels will join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for A Very Merry Holiday Pops on December 16 and 17.
December 18, 2016
A short interview from the New York Pops Gala held at Carnegie Hall earlier this year. Hugh talks MARTIN GUERRE, LES MISERABLES, and more.
Up next is Mistletoe Magic with the Bruce Woods Dance Project and Liz Callaway on December 20.
See a review of last year's performance here:


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The New York City Police Department is reeling after two assassination attempts several hours apart wounded two officers.
In the first incident, a suspect approached a parked patrol car and, after asking for directions, opened fire, slightly wounding one officer. The attack occurred about 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Then at around 8 am Sunday, a suspect, Robert Williams, who is believed to be the same man who shot into the patrol car, walked into a precinct and opened fire.
The gunman walked into the precinct and immediately pulled out a 9mm handgun and fired several rounds toward the desk area where several uniformed officers were standing, Shea said. A lieutenant was struck in his upper left arm. He returned fire but did not strike the suspect.
The gunman then continued to fire multiple rounds “at point-blank range” into a room filled with officers and a civilian member of the department, but did not hit any in the room, Shea said.
Only after running out of bullets did the gunman lay down on the ground and surrender, police officials said, adding that the suspect has a lengthy and violent criminal history.
Tests are currently being conducted on the gun to try and come up with a ballistics match that would tie the precinct attacker to the attack on the patrol car.
In 2002, the suspect, who has not been identified, was convicted of attempted murder after shooting a man in an incident that led to a subsequent carjacking and gunfight with police officers, officials said. He was paroled in 2017.
President Trump did not let the opportunity pass without criticizing the anti-police sentiment fostered at the top of city and state politics.
I grew up in New York City and, over many years, got to watch how GREAT NYC’s “Finest” are. Now, because of weak leadership at Governor & Mayor, stand away (water thrown at them) regulations, and lack of support, our wonderful NYC police are under assault. Stop this now!
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The police union chief wholeheartedly agrees.
“It is a double miracle that we are not preparing for two funerals right now,” PBA President Patrick J. Lynch said in a statement. “These targeted attacks are exactly what we have warned against, again and again. The hatred and violence directed at cops continues to grow. Good luck and kind words are not enough to keep police officers or the public safe. Our elected officials need to start listening to us and working with us — not against us — to fix the deteriorating environment on our streets.”
When politicians take the side of street thugs against the police, what else are we to expect? No doubt, Mr. Taylor will be seen as a hero to many in New York. And the danger is his actions may spawn copycat attacks where a police officer is likely to get killed.
As the job of police officers gets more and more difficult, as more and more strictures are placed on their behavior and actions as officers of the law, the criminals will have an easier time preying on innocent people.
But, at least their “rights” will be secure.


The prices of petrol and diesel have increased in Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana and Punjab, while the prices of petrol and diesel have decreased in Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh.
New Delhi. A slight increase is being seen in the prices of crude oil. In the international market on Friday, Brent crude closed at $ 81.90 per barrel. However, this increase in crude prices is not having much impact on the prices of petrol and diesel. Today at 6 am, oil marketing companies have released new prices of petrol and diesel.
There has been a slight increase in the prices of petrol and diesel only in Chennai, one of the four metropolitan cities of the country. Apart from this, fuel prices have also increased in Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana and Punjab. At the same time, the prices of petrol and diesel have reduced in Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh.
Petrol and diesel prices in 4 metros
- Delhi petrol Rs 96.72 and diesel Rs 89.62 per liter
- Mumbai petrol Rs 106.31 and diesel Rs 94.27 per liter
- Chennai petrol Rs 102.75 and diesel Rs 94.34 per liter
- Kolkata petrol Rs 106.03 and diesel Rs 92.76 per liter
New rates released in these cities also
- Petrol in Noida has become Rs 97 and diesel Rs 90.14 per liter.
- In Ghaziabad the price of diesel has become Rs 96.58 per liter and diesel has become Rs 89.75 per liter.
- In Lucknow, petrol has become Rs 96.47 and diesel Rs 89.66 per litre.
- In Patna, petrol has become Rs 107.24 and diesel Rs 94.04 per litre.


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Members of the South Waverly Borough Council discussed Monday the possibility of replacing the heating system in the borough hall.
One of the radiators in the hall's upper floor has a minimal leak, said Councilman Leo Bentley, and officials fear that the other parts of the aging heating system - eight radiators in all upstairs - will soon follow. Each radiator would cost about $3,000 to replace, but Bentley said he feared the entire system would fail in the future.
Bentley said he expected to have a written quote to present to the board in the near future and said a local plumbing and heating contractor told him it would cost about $18,000 to install a more modern and efficient heating and air conditioning system in the borough hall.
"We definitely need to be looking at a more modern heat system," said council President Lance Bentley.
Council members also recently met with representatives of the Bradford County Conservation District to discuss possible solutions to an erosion problem along the banks of Dry Brook Creek.
Borough officials would need to seek permission from each property owner that the creek runs through in order to be able to do work in the creek, Bentley said. Furthermore, no funds are readily available to dredge the creek or add material to its banks.
Removing a few trees close to the creek will only cause further erosion, and conservation officials advised against dredging the creek, Bentley said.
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BostonLax.net will be hosting its inaugural High School Lacrosse All-Star Game on Monday, June 17 at Harvard Stadium. This will be a dual charity event to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and One Fund Boston.
Players selected as All-Americans from Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association schools and the Independent School League (ISL) will be invited to participate.
EMass – 17 1st Team AAs (Announced June 14th)
CMass – 4 (Announced June 7th)
WMass – 4 (Announced June 7th)
ISL – 3 & 1 Academic AA (Announced June 7th)
The BostonLax staff will select the remaining All-Americans to round the game out to 50 participants.
Sponsors include: Under Armour, Muscle Milk, Atlantic Sportswear and ComLax
Please aid in the fundraiser of this event and donate here. You can follow BostonLax.net on twitter at https://twitter.com/bostonlaxnet and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BostonLax.
Admission is $10 and all proceeds from the event will be split between the Wounded Warrior Project and The One Fund Boston.
The All-Star game is being presented by Boston Lax and Under Armour and serves as a night for the lacrosse community and friends to show support for “Our Wounded Warriors” and Boston Strong who have have stood in the face of adversity against our city and our nation.
As the presenting sponsor, Under Armour will be providing uniforms and equipment in accordance with MIAA guidelines and both teams will be coached by professional lacrosse players from Major League Lacrosse.
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Poking, Criticizing and making joking of each other has become a common trend on Social media platforms. But, while doing so, one should not cross his/her limits or hurt anyone’s sentiment. Well, this is what happened recently. American President’s son, has recently tweeted regarding a deceased personality and has stirred up the audience. It seems like the father and son love to be in the limelight!
Roasting anyone on social media can be fun but only up to a certain extent. Eric Trump crossed his limits but was put back in place by Zelda Williams. Continue reading to know more.
“Controversial tweet by Eric Trump.”
Recently, a controversial tweet by none other than American President’s son enraged the Twitterati’s. Eric tweeted about Late Robin Williams, and this didn’t go well with the netizens. As the November presidential election is coming closer, a clip of 2009, HBO special Weapons of Self Destruction has become viral. In this video, one can see Williams making fun of Joe Biden. This video became so viral that Eric also posted it on his account.
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 6, 2020
But, this enraged Robin’s daughter Zelda, and she lashed out on him, as Eric made fun of late Robin in his recent tweet. She also retweeted his tweet and mentioned regarding him to check what her father has said about his father. She also asked him not to mock the deceased. Along with her other Twitterati’s also slammed Eric while some joined him in making fun of the dead.
Back in 2012, Robin joked on Trump, calling him a scary man and the Wizard of Oz owing to his then profession of a real estate businessman. Williams even criticized Trump for his absurd comment on Ivanka, his daughter’s appearance. He mentioned that Trump is the man who said earlier that his daughter is hot.
“More about Robin Williams.”
Robin Williams was a tremendous American comedian-actor, born in 21st July 1951. He was the best comedians of all time. Williams was quite famous for his improvisation skills, as well as voice modulation. He had two children from his marriage with Marsha Garces, a daughter, Zelda Williams and a son Cody Williams. Zelda Williams is an American actress, voice actress, writer, director and producer as well. She was born in 1989 on 31st July.
But, who would have expected such a lively person to commit suicide one day? On 11th August 2014, Williams committed suicide at his home in California. He died due to asphyxia. He was also suffering from depression, and this resulted in his suicidal actions.
His death resulted in a piece of global news. Fans from all over the world started mourning his death. Even, then President of America, Barrack Obama mentioned him in his condolences. Recently his daughter has tweeted regarding her father’s death anniversary.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 10, 2020
Online platforms are for socializing as well as a source of entertainment. Making fun of the deceased on online platforms is the wrong thing. It’s better to have some humanity and sanity left while posting any troll.
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Mr Boss Mustapha said he foresees a spike in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country in the next two weeks as a result of the teaming Nigerian youths that are protesting the #ENDSARS movement in the country.
Mustapha said the prediction was due to the total disregard for the preventive measures against the virus exhibited by thousands of Nigerians protesting in the ongoing #ENDSARS campaign across various cities in the country. Thousands of Nigerians have in over 11 days, taken to strategic areas across Abuja, Lagos, Edo, Anambra, Enugu, Owerri, Rivers, Delta and other states to protest against police brutality, harassment and extra-judicial killings by men of the Nigeria police especially the by members of the defenct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The PTF Chairman stated, “Truth be told, two weeks from today, if you get all the people that congregated at the Lekki toll plaza and run a test, you would establish for sure several infections. Any mass gathering that does not adhere to the non-pharmaceutical interventions that have been put in place, which include wearing of masks, social distancing, keeping personal hygiene and avoiding mass gatherings, they become super spreader events, whether you like it or not.
“So I can say with a definitive voice that two weeks from today, get everybody that congregated in those places, not only at the Lekki toll plaza, but also the Unity Fountain in Abuja but several other places, we would definitely be contending with an increase in infections, two weeks from now, and that’s why we must be extremely careful when we congregate.”

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Cassini Becomes First Craft to Enter Saturn's Orbit
After a six-and-a-half-year journey, NASA's Cassini spacecraft becomes the first to enter Saturn's orbit. The bus-sized spacecraft will spend the next several years exploring the planet, its rings and its moons. NPR's Richard Harris reports.
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I'm a huge Manning Coles fan and have managed to get a copy of all but one of the novels. I am looking for "Death Keeps a Secret," a short story published in John Creasey's "The Bedside Mystery Book." There are 6 or 7 of these books; would anyone be able to tell me which one has this story?
I'm 95% sure it's the first in the series, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1960 . . . but if you're buying from a dealer I'd definitely double-check with them before committing! :-)
I have all the Tommy Hambledon books and some of the ghost series which were reprinted recently, but I hadn't realised there were some short stories. I assume I must have read them as I read all the Bedside mystery books from the library when they were published. My father was an avid mystery reader and introduced me to all the classic detective series but I must admit I fell in love with Tommy Hambledon at a very early age and was delighted to replace my last paperback with a hardbook a few weeks ago. It was Dangerous by nature and I'd been hunting it for years.
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For lovers of the mountains and beauty,
on June 1, Lista Aperta takes you at high altitude! Thanks to Skyway Monte Bianco you can reach the highest point in Europe where it’s possible to enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama.
The departure will be in the morning from Piazza Leonardo Da Vinci. By bus we will go to Courmayeur, where the Skyway plant starts and arrives at Punta Helbronner at 3466 m, where will be explained the most important peaks in Europe. The return to Milan is expected in the late evening.
The cost of the initiative is € 25 which includes the round trip and ticket for the Skyway.
The amount will be collected after the registration confirmation that we will send you by email.
We remind you that lunch is excluded from the participation amount, but there will be the possibility to eat at the Torino mountain retreat, at discounted prices (first course for € 10, second course and side dish for € 12).
There are 30 places available
Registrations will open on 20 May at 12.00 p.m. Once registered, we will contact you by email writing to you if you are in the first 25 participants or if you will be on the waiting list. (ATTENTION! The email could arrive in spam).
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Salad box has become integral part of my lunch bag these days. The salad picture posted here is taken from my handphone before I happily relished chickpeas salad in office :) . Sometimes salad replaces my main meal. It all depends on the type of ingredients which go into salad. Here is a simple chickpeas salad. Fresh chickpeas are now in season in Karnataka. I am sure many homes make it.
Fresh chickpeas : 1 big cup
Chilli paste: little
Salt: to taste
Coriander leaves finely chopped: 1tbsp
Shredded fresh coconut: 1tsp (optional)
Lemon Juice: as required
Take all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Add oggarane. and serve immediately.
Sending this to Pratibhas ONLY SALADS event started by Pari Vasisht of Foodelicious.


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Since its founding in 1981, Citymeals has relied on the generosity of its Board of Directors, the City of New York, sponsors and other designated gifts to cover administrative costs. This ensures that 100% of all public donations will be used entirely for the preparation and delivery of meals.


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Which industries benefited from Hurricane Sandy? Very few, one has to suppose. But among those must be e-commerce, which means another victory for Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), even if it was not entirely earned.
With almost every major store, and all the minor ones, closed across much of the Mid-Atlantic, New York and New England, early shoppers were forced to turn online. Just as some people have voted early in the national election, past retail activity demonstrates that some consumers do not wait until mid-November or later to buy gifts. These people are either very organized or worried that some popular items will be sold out later in the year.
Amazon shares suffered when it reported worse-than-expected earnings last quarter. And some analysts worry that the current quarter will be soft. The stock is off to $238 from a 52-week high of $264. Amazon's e-commerce advantage almost certainly shined during the storm and will for the days or weeks of clean-up to come. And its results for the holiday quarter will get a boost.
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Last week was hell week for me. I got stuck in the office for four days straight and I had to shop for extra essentials because I couldn’t work while smelling like yesterday’s news. My body was practically running on coffee—news was everywhere so work at the media firm I work in just kept on piling up. Add that to the fact that there was really no room to sleep in, so I just ended up taking multiple naps.
But if there’s one thing that I was overwhelmed with during the calamity, aside from flood water, it was food. Inasmuch as I feel for the victims who were stuck in their rooftops, my officemates and I were constantly hungry and had to refuel as needed.
Do you notice that whenever it’s raining you feel like you’re always craving for something? Some people crave for food, while others have this feeling of snuggling on a sofa with just a hot coffee or cocoa. If I could indulge on a rainy day, I would cook something, anything! I don’t usually eat after, but the smell of food in the room calms me. I guess food really has that effect on me. I don’t really have to eat it, i just have to see it.
As a proud “promdi,” there are certain foods that we like to cook when it’s raining, or what I like to call “bed weather”.
- Suam na mais – For some people, the sabaw of choice is sinigang because it’s hot and sour, good for rainy days. But I love the stickiness of the corn, sautéed in shrimps, garlic and onions. Then top it off with chicharon. Any fried food will go well with it, but I prefer fried fish like tilapia or galunggong. If they’re fried super crispy, you can actually eat even the bones.
- Champorado – Need I say more? Chocolate rice pudding: you can eat it either hot or cold. I like it hot, then pour some milk over it. Good to eat when cuddled up in the sofa with a big blanket while watching TV. My mom and my grandmother like to pair it with tuyo, but I don’t eat tuyo so I always skip that part.
- Turon – I know turon with ice cream is a summer thing, but when it’s raining, my family usually has nothing better to do so we end up in the kitchen, cooking whatever is available in the pantry. This is one of the things we often whip up for ourselves.
- Hot chocolate with marshmallows and suman – This I can eat over and over again. I wait for at least a day after buying the suman before frying them and then submerging them in hot chocolate. Yummy!
- Chicken sopas – I have to be honest, I don’t normally cook this because I’m the only one who’s fond of it at home. But whenever I’m out and it’s raining, if a restaurant we’re in serves it, I’ll definitely order it from their menu. I just like the comfort it brings when you drink in the milky soup.
I hope you guys stay safe and dry. I heard there’s more rains coming. Stock up on food, batteries and don’t forget to just enjoy life.
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The coronavirus crisis is underscoring how dependent Canadians are on their smartphones.
Data use is surging on wireless networks as more people work remotely, banks encourage customers to use mobile apps instead of visiting branches and Canadians of all ages turn to social media to stay connected and informed.
The federal government, meanwhile, has also asked the wireless industry for help. Carriers including Rogers Communications Inc., Bell Canada, Telus Communications, Videotron, Freedom Mobile Inc., Eastlink Inc. and SaskTel are sending text messages containing consular information to their subscribers who live or are travelling overseas. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself took to Twitter to assure consumers the texts weren’t spam: “It’s not fake – so don’t delete it!”
As the pandemic keeps Canadians glued to their smartphones at home and abroad, Ottawa’s decision earlier this month to ask the Big Three wireless carriers to reduce prices on mid-tier service (unlimited talk-and-text plans that offer two, four or six gigabytes of data) by 25 per cent over the next two years appears increasingly out of step with our growing data dependence and the coming 5G reality.
The current crisis is giving us a preview of what’s to come with data consumption. But the government’s demand of Rogers, Bell and Telus was based, in part, on backward-looking information, including a CRTC estimate that Canadians used an average of 2.5 GB mobile data a month in 2018.
It stands to reason that mobile data use has increased substantially (the CRTC has yet to release the year-over-year growth figure for 2018 to 2019, but there was a 23.4 per cent increase from 2017 to 2018 alone). It is expected to skyrocket over the coming years.
Cisco Systems Inc. is forecasting that Canadian mobile data traffic will increase by 500 per cent from 2016 to 2021. That means the mid-tier plans Ottawa is targeting for price reductions will become obsolete in the not-too-distant future, and the effort will be irrelevant to consumers in a 5G world.
“In two to four years, you’re not going to have two, four and six gig plans. You’re going to see much bigger data buckets and more unlimited plans just because of the nature of 5G," Jim Senko, president of mobility solutions for Telus, said in a recent interview.
He added that price constraints now could prevent Canada from becoming a world leader in 5G wireless networks.
“We’re just at the beginning of the 5G investment cycle. And a reduction in revenue will impact us," he said.
About 40 per cent of Canadians fell into the two-to-six GB plan range in 2018, according to a government estimate. Since that time, more consumers have upgraded to so-called unlimited data plans because they make more financial sense. For instance, my family now has three unlimited data plans that cost $60 per month each. We can each use 10 GB before the service slows down (there’s a discount for having three smartphones on the account), versus $85 a month each for three GB previously.
If you’re a consumer who’s determined to stick with a smaller plan, consider this example: Ottawa’s price target for a two GB plan is $37.50 in two years time. Last week, Public Mobile (which is owned by Telus) was offering a five-GB plan for $38, Mr. Senko said.
What’s more, Ottawa’s demand that large carriers reduce prices will also force new entrants such as Freedom Mobile, Videotron and Eastlink to reduce their prices or lose their competitive edge to their larger rivals. Can smaller carriers really afford that kind of revenue hit?
To be clear, the solution is not for Ottawa to target unlimited data plans. Rather, Canada needs to rethink its approach to stimulating market competition so it benefits the largest number of consumers. Relaxing the foreign investment rules for large telecoms is one such solution.
Telus is not the only major carrier to warn that price reductions for mid-tier plans will hurt investments in 5G. Even if you love to hate Rogers, Bell and Telus, this is not the time for Ottawa to impair their profitability.
The Liberal government has threatened regulatory action if the Big Three don’t do as they’re told. Those consequences could include forcing Rogers, Bell and Telus to open their networks to wireless resellers. That option needs to come off the table.
Coronavirus is devastating our economy. Wireless is a high-growth industry and one of Canada’s last industrial bright spots. The government’s target of a 25-per-cent price reduction always seemed arbitrary, but in light of the current crisis, it’s downright tone deaf. Ottawa should scrap it.