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Introducing Finger Prints - a fresh new interpretation of this preschool classic. Just paint on the plastic sheet provided and then make a transfer print using your paper and roller. Set includes 6 pots of washable finger paint, paper, printing mat, squeegee and foam roller. Keep your area neat and tidy as you paint and print away. Set also includes a plastic printing tray, tool tray, plastic apron and clean-up sponge.Recommended Ages: 3 years & up
Crayola Kids Large Washable Crayons are the perfect coloring book crayons for little hands. Let kids imaginations run wild with these easy-to-grip, washable crayons. The Crayola Washable formula was designed to wipe off of most walls and non-porous household surfaces with just warm water and a sponge. This package contains 16 colors. Each individual crayon is 4" long and 7/16" in diameter.
One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh’s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that’s great fun as well as informative.”--School Library JournalBook Details:Format: Board BookPublication Date: 3/1/2006Pages: 30Reading Level: Age 2 and Up
Faber-Castell Paint By Number Cupcake Pop Art These delicious cupcakes just need some color. Faber-Castell Paint By Number Cupcake Pop Art comes with acrylic paints and a number guide to paint delectable shades. Kids will have a delicious time imi Why You'll Love It: Children get to color cupcakes and create a delicious-looking masterpiece. Age: 8 years and up Features Includes Canvas board Acrylic paints Paintbrush Foam mounting board and tape Instruction guide
Box Play for Kids Paint Palette Egg Carton Stickers Looking for things to do with a cardboard box. Box Play for Kids makes recycled, custom-designed children's stickers that (combined with a little imagination) turn old boxes into new toys. Yep. Recycling crafts for kids. Start 'em young, they say. Printed on 100-percent recycled, uncoated paper. The paint palette is a single panel sticker that fits most standard egg cartons. The wells in an egg carton are perfect for a quick, fun paint project. Panel measures 10-1/4 by 3-inch. Recommended for ages 2 and up.Features: Turn old egg cartons into new toysThe paint palette is a single panel stickerThe wells in the egg carton are perfect for a quick, fun paint projectPrinted on 100-percent recycled uncoated paperApply only to dry, clean surfaces
Celebrate Easter with Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer! Children ages 3-5 will love this paint box book that features an Easter adventure to color-plus eight different paints and a brush.Book Details: Format: Activity Book Publication Date: 1/14/2003 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 3 and Up
Faber-Castell Young Artist Learn To Paint Set Introduce children to the first stroke of paint with Faber-Castell Young Artist Learn To Paint Set. Besides paints and papers, this kit includes brushes in varying sizes from thin bristles for fine lines to thick bristles for bold strokes. A palette is provided to mix the given colors for new hues and shades. All items can be snugly stored in the plastic tote with red trim, handle and a zipper closure. Why You'll Love It: The fully illustrated instructions have a color mixing chart, tips and techniques to help budding artists get their strokes refined. Age: 5 years and up Features Brushes of varying sizes for different strokes Color palette to mix colors and experiment Carry-pack for clutter-free storageIncludes Colors of washable, nontoxic paints Brushes Painting palette Sheets of paper Color-mixing instructions and techniques Clear plastic tote with red trim, handle and zipper closureRecommended Ages:6 – 15
Paint Me Like I Am is a collection of poems by teens who have taken part in writing programs run by a national nonprofit organization called WritersCorps. To read the words of these young people is to hear the diverse voices of teenagers everywhere. Included are a foreward by acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, an essay from Kevin Powell, another poet associated with WritersCorps, and writing tips from WritersCorps instructors. WritersCorps was started in 1994 to help at-risk youth in three American urban centers: San Francisco, Washington, DC, and New York City (the Bronx). Thousands of children and teenagers have since benefited from finding creative expression through writing. Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 2/18/2003Pages: 144Reading Level: Age 13 and Up
Alex Toys Paint Ice Beads Alex Paint Ice Beads lets you paint dots, dashes, stripes and swirls on cool ice beads. Paints, paintbrush and ice beads included will make 8 bracelets, heart pendant and lots of rings.Recommended Ages:8 and up
The perfect starter paint pack! 6 bottles of washable paint, 4 oz each. Colors include red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple. Made in the U.S.A! Ages 3 and up.Features include: -The perfect starter paint pack! -Washable-6 bottles of colorful paint- 4 ounces each-Colors include red, yellow, blue, green, orange and purple-Proudly made in the U.S.A.Recommended Ages:3 – 7
Alex Paint a Zoo Kit let's you punch and paint a zany zoo. Paint bright colors on fun animal shapes and use the added accessories to create a zoo full of wild fun. Activity kit includes 6 cardboard punch-out animals, 12 poster paints, 6 crayon bright crayons, wiggly eyes, glue and easy instructions. Ages 3 and up.Features include: -Punch and paint a zany zoo! -Paint bright colors on fun animal shapes and use the added accessories to create a zoo full of wild fun!-This kit is a great activity for one child or a small group-Kit contains, 6 cardboard punch-out animals, 12 poster paints, six crayon bright crayons, googly eyes, glue and easy instructions-Award WinnerRecommended Ages:3 – 7
Add some pinwheel fun to your room, lawn, or garden! With this kit, you can paint your own pinwheel with six cool colors. The pinwheel is made out of durable weatherproof material, and the paints are weatherproof too! Rain or shine, inside or outside, this pinwheel is sure to brighten your day!Features include: -Pinwheels are made of durable, weatherproof material. -Weatherproof paint will last rain or shine!-Dual piece pinwheel, weatherproof paint, and a brush are included.-This toy won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio's "Gold Seal" Award and National Parenting Center's "Seal of Approval."-8+Recommended Ages:8 – 12
Colors, colors, and more colors! Washable Kid’s Paint is ideal for arts and crafts, posters, and school projects. The paints are easy to apply with brushes, sponges, stamps, stencils, and other tools, and they can be used on almost any surface.
Crayola DigiTools are the perfect creative accessories for the iPad. The sleek stylish instruments produce colorful designs in a variety of wild and whimsical ways. Each DigiTool includes a free app with pages of virtual line art, animated stamp designs and other dazzling digital effects.Create realistic painting effects, like color mixing & swirling.Make awesome spray art effects and add cool images.Lay down fun painted patterns, like footprints, grass & geometric shapes.Design on different background types, like blank canvas and line art.Unique, easy and mess-free painting fun on the iPad!
This engaging guide takes children on an international tour of the world's greatest art, from the first daubs of paint in prehistoric caves to today's performance art. It includes all of the important art movements, from Renaissance to Rococo, as well as the great painters from all these eras. However, the approach is to look at art as an international exchange of ideas, not a straight history of western art. The book includes art from all countries, from aboriginal art to totem poles.Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 9/21/2009Pages: 144Reading Level: Age 7 and Up
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“How the Big Band Stole Christmas” is proudly celebrating its fourth year! Featuring over twenty-one musicians with a variety of professional singers, entertainers, and acts, this family friendly holiday show is sure to get everyone in the spirit. This full theatre production will include favorite holiday songs, local celebrity singers, dancing, acting, and special surprises announced on stage. Also featured is a free holiday photo booth, concessions, and drinks available for purchase. VIP Reserved Front Row tickets will be the first five middle rows of the Theatre. For group rates, non-profit discounts & sponsorship opportunities, email firstname.lastname@example.org
The event will be held on December 14 at Theatre Jacksonville, and December 21 at Fernandina Beach Theatre. This year’s lineup includes Reed Meyer, Marah Lovequist, Jennifer Burns, Linzy Lauren, Kim Reteguiz, Johnathan Leonard, Jay Fowler, and local music acapella group, Off the Record. Crescendo Amelia is partnering with Jacksonville’s Rethreaded, Nassau County’s Joy to the Children and Big Brothers Big Sisters to bring free tickets to the community. For details on how to gift a ticket to one of these organizations, please contact Crescendo Amelia on their web site.
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We head off towards the Normandy coast towards the start of the D Day landings. What would have been French named areas area now more known after the landing areas from the June 1944 called Omaha, Sword, Juno, Utah and Red Beach. There are a number of memorials, museums and fortifications all along this region and is very popular for the WW2 history buffs, touring groups and interested parties such as ourselves. The first thing was to miss the coast road for a way so we could spend more time in the main area especially choosing the best museum to visit as there area few. I picked the Musee Du Debarquement as the reviews were the best which was a way away, but on our way.
We stopped first at the Monument du debarquement de la 2eme DB which has a Sherman tank, half track and monument and views of the beach where they landed on Utah beach. It really gives you an idea of the expanse of beach and the obstacles. Utah was less costly, luck of the draw, than Omaha. There were also battlements to look around. We then headed on now we were on the coast road to the museum I had picked out which has dedications to the different companies and divisions (such as engineers, coastguards, air sea rescue that tend to be overlooked in their part) great sculptures and well laid out areas. We had a look along the beach imagining but not really comprehending the absolute hell both sides went through. While travelling I have been reading books on WW2 including D Day and so feel I have a little insight and it has given me perspective.
The café is a wonderful tribute to the soldiers and has so much memorabilia that it is worth a look around, writing on the walls from ex soldiers, mainly yanks, and period items. I scrounge an empty D Day beer bottle as a souvenir so don’t have to buy one. We then head to the museum which I would have to say is probably the best I have seen and we are so glad we chose it. It has been renovated recently so fresh and full of all aspects of this part of the war. A wonderful aside is that an American pilot who helped fund this museum has a real replica of his plane as a memorial there, a mint Martin B26 Marauder, the only one of its kind in the world which his grandson has helped display for the museum. I could have spent longer here but saw what I need to, so we drive on detouring a bit to a supposed popular site at Le Pointe du Hoc where the Germans had built a huge bunker complex which could cover the beach both directions between Utah & Omaha up to 2 kilometres so it was vital to cripple it. This was the task of the 2 & 5 US Ranger battalions who climbed up what the Germans thought was impenetrable cliffs. They managed to get there after some difficulty and lost over 135 men faced counterattacks but held for 3 days. Amazing well worth reading on Wikipedia. The area was quite busy and difficult to get into the bunkers (school bloody holidays) but we got an idea of it especially all the huge craters from the allied bombardment.
We drove right along Omaha beach thinking what a great place to park for the night but there were no other campers so not sure of the legalities. We find a small farm aire for 6e but they have no dumping facilities so we cant stay so move on to another just down the road which is 10e but has all facilities. It is not busy so we settle in, chat to an English couple just starting their journey then have a nice nights sleep.

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Here are our Voice Grand Finalists — YOU choose the winner
After an explosive and emotional journey, we have our Voice Grand Finalists.
Stellar, Siala, Johnny and Chris are the four artists who have made it all the way to the end, and now it's up to you to decide who should be the winner of The Voice 2020.
You have three votes and it's entirely up to you how you use them. Spread them around, use them all on one person, save them up until the Grand Finale (this Sunday at 7pm) or use them right now.
You've been watching all season and now is the time to put your support behind the artist you want declared the winner.
What are you waiting for? You can vote RIGHT NOW!
Siala is the 18-year-old raw rapper who Coach Boy George has called "the real deal". Guy Sebastian has also enthused, "Siala, you are so dope. You're like, one of my favourite things I've ever seen." Delta Goodrem agreed. "You are born to do this," Delta told Siala meaningfully after her sensational Showdown performance. "I think you can be a superstar around the world."
She cleans for a living and sings for her future dreams. Stellar has battled emotional highs and lows all season but is ready to grab the opportunity she has carved out for herself. Coach Delta Goodrem described Stellar as having her heart out of her chest while singing, such is her ability to be vulnerable and passionate. Stellar has even left Kelly in tears due to her "beautiful" voice.
Admitting he has struggled with his own identity, Chris has come so far in the competition. Even brother Guy Sebastian admitted he would be a genuine fan, even if he didn't call him a relative. Boy George enthused that seeing Chris perform is like "watching a professional" while his Coach Kelly Rowland has passionately emphasised, "You deserve to be here."
Not once but twice have the Coaches questioned whether it is fair to pair other artists against Johnny, given his incredible vocal ability. "It's tough singing against Johnny, and that's why, Johnny, almost every time you've sung it's been controversial," his Coach Guy explained. "Because you're phenomenal. You're a great talent." The other Coaches completely agreed. "Johnny, you deserve your moment," Guy told his dedicated artist. "You're special."
The Voice Australia Grand Finale airs Sunday 7.00pm on Nine and 9Now.


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Venue: Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center at NC State University Area: West Raleigh/N.C. State Univ/PNC Arena
Admission: Adults $ 10; Seniors $ 8; Students $ 5 (Plus tax and applicable service charges)
The Triangle Brass band visits the NCSU Brass Band for a concert featuring their contest repertoire for the Brass Band Championships.


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This beautiful home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including the master suite with its on suite bathroom that includes a fabulous Jacuzzi tub and a large walk-in closet. This expansive home also offers a large, eat-in kitchen; a formal living room; a formal dining room and not one, but two offices. At the rear of the home there is a large covered terrace overlooking the back yard where you will find a small green house where you can grow your own veggies and a rancho that is perfect for outdoor entertaining.
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The Mike Drop podcast is hosted by former Navy SEAL, Mike Ritland. It is a not so politically correct discussion of wide ranging topics that span from government, politics and war to health and fitness, from guns and survival skills to food and nutrition with music, BBQ and a touch of everything else in between. This is THE platform that is completely raw, totally unfiltered and in your face, while still intellectually sound with good intuitive dialogue between A-holes that know what they’re talking about.
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April 8,2023 – Amy Tee at Clark University – Worcester, MA
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Amy uses humor to shed light on living with Bipolar disorder. She has returned to the stage brighter, bolder and more candid than ever, revealing her depression and mania onstage with brutal honesty.
View her schedule below for when she will perform near you.


The fight is on in Connecticut to win pro-worker representation in Washington and Hartford in November. Delegates to last week’s Connecticut AFL-CIO Political Convention left fired up to mobilize their members for a massive voter turnout in this high-stakes election.
CAPETOWN, South Africa – The Greenpeace ship Esperanza arrived here on a cold, blistery Aug. 14 morning in connection with the upcoming U.N. World Summit on Sustainable Development. The Summit will open Aug. 26 in Johanesburg, South Africa.
Outspoken progressive Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney was defeated in a bitter primary fight Aug. 20 by combined efforts of the Republican Party and other right-wingers, including powerful backers of the Israeli government’s hard-line anti-Palestinian policies.
WATERLOO, Iowa – The 46th convention of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, opened here Aug. 14 with a blistering attack on the policies of the Bush administration. It ended two days later with a plan of action aimed at electing worker-friendly candidates to Congress and the Iowa legislature, with a special emphasis on re-electing Sen. Tom Harkin.
LOS ANGELES – California lawmakers lambasted the Bush administration for its threatened intervention in West Coast longshore negotiations, at a public hearing held at Banning Landing at the Port of Los Angeles on Aug. 16.
MILWAUKEE – A carnival atmosphere greeted George W. Bush as he arrived here for his third visit in several months. As Bush gave a perfunctory policy address at the University of Wisconsin, using the 37th anniversary of the Social Security Act as an occasion to criticize Democratic presidents’ anti-poverty measures, about 150 mostly labor and Democratic Party activists lampooned Bush and Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum at a “circus,” complete with jugglers and clowns.
PRAGUE – The Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (CPBM) called on the Czech government to call off the NATO summit due to be held in Prague in November and spend the $560 million on helping the victims of this week’s catastrophic floods. At the same time, the CPBM announced it was donating $30,000 to help flood victims and also opening a flood relief fund.
PRAGUE – Every new day convinces us that it will be a long time yet before we know the final cost of the damage and losses caused by the present floods. The deluge has not finished yet and its results in terms of the repair of damaged buildings, roads, bridges and so on will take a long time to make themselves felt. The damage done to industry, agriculture and other branches of the economy will also take a long time to calculate.
Protests erupted in response to the Aug. 14 Venezuelan Supreme Court decision to drop the case against the four military officers accused in the April coup.
DALLAS – Eleven months past the Sept. 11 disaster, peace activists gathered here Aug. 11 to evaluate whether or not the Bush administration has made the American people any safer. They held four rotating workshops at Grace United Methodist Church. Topics were the environment, international politics, civil liberties and the nuclear threat. In each aspect, it was shown clearly that the administration’s policies have failed in their declared intent to make Americans safer.


Well after some machining mods to my BROCKS CT SERIES header flanges , I am about to install these BEAUTIES- WOW I sure wish I could find a pair of headers this pretty for my truck.
Although Brocks says they had no issues with the flange nuts only engaging 2-3 threads in the nut- I was not comfy with that, so being the good Machinist I am, I opted to machine a small
.100" counter bore on them and they work perfect. Please see before and after pics below. I spoke with Brock and hope He will add this step in his CNC MILL program for the future.


HATFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A mama bear and her three cubs were spotted in a Hatfield backyard Wednesday afternoon.
22News viewer Suebee sent in photos of the mama bear following closely behind her wandering cubs. Bear sightings have been very common around western Massachusetts this spring and summer season.
If you ever encounter a mama bear with her cubs, MassWildlife says you should talk in a calm voice and slowly back away. Do not run!
According to MassWildlife, it is uncommon for a bear to attack a person to defend their cubs. Instead, the agency says the mama bear will send her cubs up a tree, and they will come down when it is safe.
To keep bears off your property, MassWildlife suggests taking down bird feeders, feeding pets indoors, and waiting until trash day to put bins outside.
If you see a bear and can safely take a photo from inside your home or car, send it to 22News at ReportIt@wwlp.com
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Marius Lucas Antonio Listhrop or famously known as Scarlxrd is a versatile, talented rapper cum singer. He sometimes loves to write too, so he is a man of many talents at a very young age, he has achieved a lot. He delicately worked, and now his fame is paying him up quite well. He has his fan base on overall social media platforms, and he is regarded as an influencer.
Well, how well do you know about Scarlxrd? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Scarlxrd’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Scarlxrd to date.
Biography and Early Life
Scarlxrd was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, on conceived Marius Listhrop, on 19th of June in 1994. He grew up with a more youthful sister named Claire. He is very much secretive about his family and parents, so he has maintained that privacy and hasn’t made his parent’s name public yet.
Only he was very much fond of kickboxing from childhood, and he used to train for that too. He followed his passion via YouTube; first of all, he opened a channel named TheMazziMaz. He used to put on some vlogs made straight out of his room, sometimes some Q n A videos and sometimes hilarious videos; later on, he started posting his metal raps, etc.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Scarlxrd in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Scarlxrd’s age is 29 years old as of today’s date 4th March 2024 having been born on 19 June 1994. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 165.5 lbs in Pound and 74 kg in Kilograms.
Scarlxrd had two things in his mind regarding his future: kickboxing and another one is rapping. He went to college and graduated in media production; after that, he got clarity regarding his future, and he gave a serious thought and chose music as his career, and he never looked back.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Scarlxrd is at a very young age, and he has plenty of time to have relationships, flings, affairs, etc. Still, he is keenly dedicated to his future, and he is doing well in recent times; his youtube career is doing well, he is giving back-to-back hit songs. Most importantly, at present, he isn’t involved in any relationship with anybody; he is single and happy, focusing on his gigs, and might not be having any current plans about marriage and all. He has additionally not discussed any relationship he has or has been previously. By and large, he can be depicted as an exceptionally moderate young fellow who gets his data far from people in general.
Is Scarlxrd Gay?
We know he is very much private about his lifestyle, but that does not make him gay. In the past, he has not talked about his dating life or his girlfriend. Most importantly, there were no such controversies or rumors from which we can guess his sexual preference. And he is not comfortable with speaking about his sexuality openly. So, from above, we can conclude that he might be completely straight.
Scarlxrd initiated his music profession in mid-2014 to team up with Pepper to different music visits. He later framed his own band ‘Myth City,’ which would perform nu-metal and rap music. The band additionally opened a youtube channel where they would transfer their music. The band delivered its first introduction in 2015.
Scarlxrd was all the while dealing with his music, and in August 2016, he rented his new melody “Girlfriend.” That very year he delivered various collections, along with one of which was a Japanese one and another named Rose. He also delivered two different collections around the same time, called neurosis and Chaxsthexry. This equivalent year he whitewashed all his previous youtube recordings, which he had done before entering the music profession.
He did tunes like Chainsaw, King Scar, heart Attack, and a collection called “Lxrdszn”. In 2018, he worked together with Carnage in his collection’ Battered, Bruised, and Bloody’. He additionally delivered his 6th collection this year called Dxxm. Scarlxrd delivered three additional collections in 2019, making them all outnumber of collections to be ten. The seventh collection was “Infinity”, trailed by “Immxrtalisatixn”, and the last one was “Acquired Taste”.
Perhaps the best honor that Scarlxrd has gotten in his profession is the Kerrang Award, an assignment for 2019 for the Best British Breakthrough. He has also accomplished a great deal from his vocation from the number of fans he has procured. He also has a social media family with 2.57 million subscribers on youtube and 1.5 million followers on Instagram. He got around 691k subscribers on the TheMazziMaz channel, which has zero videos uploaded; this shows how much his fans love him.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Scarlxrd in 2024
As of 2024, Scarlxrd has expected total assets of $700 thousand. As a youthful and impending craftsman in the music business, he will build his total assets extraordinarily. He has an incredible number of fans around him who support him and help obtain his pay. The wellspring of his pay is from the offer of his music.
He likewise has two YouTube channels, one which is close to home and the other one with his band, which additionally procured him his pay. Scarlxrd is an impending artist who has begun succeeding in the business. He is exceptionally committed to accomplishing his fantasies, and he will improve in the years to come. He is a good example for some to instruct them that when you start at a low spot, you will stay there, and you will push ahead if you work on it.
Scarlxrd’s life is a movie script to date; he had a dream of being a kickboxer, but his fate had something more interesting for him, and he became a metal rapper, and the only thing that supported him throughout his career is his sister Claire and his fans. He made his career out of scratch and made a unique personality for himself and out of which he made fortunes and a long way go.

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IoT and Its Impact on Smart Cities
There is no doubt about the fact that cities have evolved a lot over the past few years. They have transformed from small enclosures within walls to slouching metropolises which are home to millions of people.
FREMONT, CA: Internet of Things (IoT) is the decisive technology that is steadily making cities “smart.” From improving levels of pollution to maintaining traffic conditions, the prime technology is none other than IoT. Almost every aspect of inhabiting in a city has changed, specifically in those areas where technological hindrances have been hampering lifestyle. Not only have nature and sizes changed, but smart cities have also been able to provide the best environment for all kinds of people to inhabit.
Substantial uses of utilizing IoT in building a smart city are:
Lighting comprises a considerable proportion of the energy utilization in a city. While electricity and lighting is a vital element, it is also being employed to improve the beauty of all developing cities. In a traditional lighting system, the examination of failure occurs manually, which can be checked automatically if the same system is based in IoT.
Smart Waste Management:
Waste management system in a city can also be made smarter by employing smart garbage cans which have a sensor for determining the level of trash. The technology deployed by the containers is constructed in such a way that they can broadcast information to the waste management system of the city by guiding the disposal trucks automatically toward them when they are full.
It can be frightening to get a parking space in today’s cities. It is somewhat annoying for the daily commuter to find an appropriate place to park his vehicle. IoT enabled parking spot, equipped with sensors, can connect with the GPS of the city, which can allow for the drivers to locate the nearest parking spot. A driver with the knowledge of a limited parking space will lead to the saving in fuel and time, reduced CO2 emission, and decreased road utilization hours.
Smart Traffic Management System:
IoT can also help in smart traffic management by detecting the flow of traffic in real-time produced by battery-powered traffic sensors. Such sensors can be connected to the traffic managing system of the city, thus offering a total representation of the road situation. Based on the traffic pattern, the decision-making algorithms can adjust the traffic lights and their duration and lodge complaints against violators of rules.


BJP demands dismissal of Cong MLA from U`khand Assembly
Dehradun: Opposition BJP on Tuesday demanded dismissal of Harak Singh Rawat as an MLA from Uttarakhand Assembly, alleging that the cabinet minister`s appointment as the head of two state-run corporations was "unconstitutional" as they were offices of profit.
The demand was made through a memorandum submitted to Uttarakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi by a BJP delegation, led by Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Ajay Bhatt.
Noting that an MLA and minister could not occupy offices of profit, the BJP leader termed Rawat`s appointment as the Chairman of Uttarakhand Seed & Tarai Development Corporation Ltd and Uttarakhand Ex Servicemen Welfare Corporation Ltd as "unconstitutional".
The delegation comprising BJP MLAs and senior party leaders, including former Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank asked the governor to take cognisance of section 2 of Article 191 of the Constitution and ensure that Rawat is dismissed as an MLA from the Assembly.
The governor assured the BJP leaders to examine the points raised by them and take whatever action is required in a non-partisan manner.
Harak Singh Rawat is the Agriculture Minister in Bahuguna`s cabinet.
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That is what this Tehran Bureau report suggests. Brian Ulrich thinks this makes sense:
A coup that originated with the military rather than the clerical or lay political leaders resolves what I saw the the main flaw with Juan Cole's reconstruction. It also dovetails well with Interior Ministry employees' warnings that Ayatollah Mesbah-Yazdi, who is influential in the military, issued a fatwa authorizing manipulation of the elections. A coup led by the military is also easier to explain than one ordered by Ayatollah Khamene'i. I had been thinking about the implications of a Mousavi victory, and concluded that, given the continuing conservative dominance of Parliament, the most important changes for Iranians would be a different economic policy and the replacement of someone hostile to the old revolutionary establishment embodied by the likes of Rafsanjani with someone who was actually a part of it.


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Golden Delicious produces very sweet honey flavoured fruit, especially when tree ripened. This self fertile variety crops regularly and heavily late in the season. Apples ripen yellow. It produces on both tips and spurs. Requires 700 chilling hours to set fruit. Semi Dwarf rootstock.
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What We're Reading
Day: January 7, 2019
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News Co/Lab Research Aid Molly Stellino reflects on links between media literacy and young voters.
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Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 250 books with sales of more than 7.5 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, and her novel All Summer Long has been made into a Hallmark movie. The movie based on her novel The Happy Camper premiered on UPtv in 2023.
In this interview, Melody shares some insights into her latest Christmas novel, A Royal Christmas.
FF: Please provide a brief summary of A Royal Christmas?
Adelaide Smith, a hardworking law student, is discovered to be a direct descendant of King Maximillian V, the dying ruler of a small European principality. Her deceased mother never spoke of her absent father, but the puzzle pieces fit. Adelaide accepts the king’s invitation to visit and travels to Montovia during the Christmas season. Immediately befriended by Anton Balazs, Adelaide is swept into an old-fashioned world filled with family mysteries, royal jealousies, and the possibility of a fairy-tale romance.
FF: What sets this Christmas story apart from the other novels you have written?
I’ve never written a Christmas novella about royals before. I enjoyed creating a fictional kingdom and country, as well as some different circumstances from my other novellas.
FF: When you started writing this story, did you know how it would end for Adelaide?
I actually wasn’t sure how it would end. I had the same questions as Adelaide: Which way will this go? What will be for the best—for her as well as the kingdom?
FF: This story is set in the fictional country of Montovia. How did you come up with the setting for your novel?
I was thinking of a tiny country like Liechtenstein or Luxembourg (where I spent a little time many years ago). I wanted something independent but with German influence. And since I live in the mountains, I thought that would be fun and picturesque.
FF: What inspired the character growth in Adelaide’s mother?
We don’t really get to know Adelaide’s mother, Susan, too well since she is deceased, but Adelaide gets to know other facets of her mother as she explores her own heritage. She learns that Susan rejected wealth and title for principles and that she returned to nursing school in order to raise her child on her own, with no help from the paternal parent, who was wealthy.
FF: What are some of the underlying themes in A Royal Christmas?
The challenges of a single parent, loss and grief, self-reliance, loyalty, friendship, and caring about those who are less fortunate.
FF: Your books are well-known for their romance. Can you describe the romance that takes place in A Royal Christmas?
It’s complicated because Adelaide is a “foreigner” in a kingdom that perceives her as heir to the throne. Although she’s attracted to Anton Balazs, she isn’t sure she plans to remain in Montovia. What about her law career? Anton’s very involved in Montovian government, would he give that up for her? Will true love prevail all their challenges?
FF: What do you hope readers will gain from reading A Royal Christmas?
As always, I hope they’ll be entertained and encouraged—and transported to another place. I hope it will put them in a Christmassy frame of mind of peace on earth and goodwill toward humankind.
FF: Is this your first novel depicting royalty?
It’s my first adult novel with that theme. I self-published a pair of YA novels years ago that will rerelease later this year with WhiteFire. Those books are about twin princesses who face some interesting challenges—but they are more fairy-talelike stories.
FF: What are you working on next?
I just finished next year’s novel (Spring 2024) called Just for the Summer. It’s about two women who are unhappy with their hotel management careers and decide to participate in a job swap that takes them to completely different places—a boutique city hotel traded for an old-fashioned fishing lodge. Fun!
FF: Where can readers purchase a copy of A Royal Christmas?
Hopefully at their favorite bookstore (ask for it!) or online stores like BakerPublishingGroup.com, ChristianBook.com, Barnes&Noble.com, etc.
A Royal Christmas
A Real-Life Fairy Tale Christmas Contemporary Romance
Genres: Holiday Romance, Christmas, Romance
Release Date: September 5, 2023
Adelaide Smith is too busy for fairy tales. She’s been working hard to put herself through law school and now that the end is in sight, she’s determined to stay focused on her goals. Then she receives a letter notifying her that she has been found through a DNA registry to be a direct descendant of King Maximillian V, the ruler of a small Eastern European principality called Montovia. She’s understandably skeptical. This is the stuff of cheesy made-for-TV movies, not real life.
Although the pieces of this surprising family puzzle seem too good to be true, curiosity gets the best of her. At the king’s invitation, Adelaide embarks on a Christmas break trip that is chock-full of surprises, including a charming village, an opulent palace, family mysteries, royal jealousies, a handsome young member of Parliament–and the chance at a real fairy tale romance with a happily-ever-after ending.
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Mumbai: Actress Scarlett Mellish Wilson, who is best known for her role in ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’, has flooded her Instagram page with some of her captivating pictures.
English dancer and model Scarlett broke many hearts when she tied the knot with Mr India 2008 Pravesh Rana. Scarlett and hubby Pravesh were dating each other for quite some time and the couple decided to get married in 2016.
She is best remembered for raising temperatures with her item song in ‘Shanghai’. Apart from Bollywood, she has also worked in several South Indian movies like ‘Yevadu’, ‘Chandee’ and ‘Prem Adda’. Scarlett actually began her career with the TV show ‘Chak Dhoom Dhoom’.
She has also participated in the dance shows ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ and ‘Dare 2 Dance’. Scarlett is a trained dancer and has been dancing since she her childhood. She moved to India in 2009 and began her modelling career.
Blessed with great looks and enviable figure, Scarlett is often grabbing all attention for her bold bikini and swimsuit pictures from her beach vacation. She never shies away from showing off her bold side. Scarlett Mellish Wilson made headlines in 2017 when she slapped co-actor Umakant Rai on the sets of ‘Hansa – Ek Sanyog’ for his vulgar gestures.
Stunning beauty Scarlett never fails to impress fans with her alluring pictures.


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MOSCOW, February 24 (RAPSI) – A court in Nizhny Novgorod has sentenced ex-Governor of Mari El Republic Leonid Markelov to 13 years in high-security prison in a 235 million-ruble (over $3 million) bribery case, RAPSI has learnt in the press service of Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office.
Additionally, he has been fined 235.8 million rubles and banned from holding certain posts for 3 years, according to the statement.
Moreover, the court has granted a 9 million-ruble civil lawsuit filed by the Mari El Republic’s Finance Ministry.
In November, prosecutors urged to jail Markelov for 17 years, his attorney Igor Trunov told RAPSI. According to the lawyer, the prosecution demanded 10 and 4.5 years behind bars for two other defendants businessperson Natalia Kozhanova and Markelov’s ex-deputy Iraida Dolgusheva respectively.
Investigators believe that Markelov acting as the republic’s governor received through Kozhanova 235 million rubles from the founder of Akashevskaya factory Nikolay Krivash as a bribe for common protection and assistance in the property payment of funds provided by the state support for development of the agricultural complex.
According to defense lawyer Sergey Sevruk, Markelov is also a defendant in another criminal case over illegal possession of ammunition. Media also reported that there is the third case against the former official over abuse of power.
Markelov pled not guilty to all accusations.

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The Mavericks Invitational surf contest is held on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Princeton-by-the-Sea as big wave surfers from all over the world gather for the event. Forecasts were for 20-30 foot swells on the world famous break just off the California coast. The last time the contest was held was in 2010.
The best photos and plays from the seventh week of NFL’s regular season play on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
The San Francisco Giants prepare for the World Series during practice at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on M
The University of San Francisco held its 11th annual Hilltop Cup Boxing Tournament at USF’s Hagan Gym in San Fran
The Los Angeles Galaxy tie Seattle Sounders 2-2 during a game on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at StubHub Center in Cars
Los Angeles Galaxy fans show support for Landon Donovan as he plays his final regular season home game against the
Landon Donovan played his final regular season game at the Stub Hub Center, against the Seattle Sounders, in Carson


Addiction to narcotics is rising at an alarming rate and now out passes street drugs as a leading cause of death from addiction. As laws regarding the use of illegal drugs have been amplified, the painkiller addiction takes a new turn with the use of prescription drugs as the next “thing”. For the most part this abuse is “legal”
The use of heroin – one of the deadliest drugs – has become rife in different communities of the whole country. Youths, all around the country, are becoming the victims of this lethal addiction. Cheap rate and the powerful effect of heroin has affected every aspect of drug abuse – drug overdoses, treatment admissions, and mortality rate. This is indeed an alarming state as the use of heroin has reached even those areas where the drug abuse was rare before.… Read the rest
This picture has been around the web for some time but it never hurts to remind people just how ugly meth is as a drug. I have known several meth addicts who looked like this and its truly sad to see where this awful drug will take its victims.
Every parent’s nightmare teen drug addiction. We all want the best for our kids and we want them to succeed but that is not always the case as drug use and abuse continue to rise, especially among children. Drug-related fatalities are on the rise as well, as dangerous drugs are becoming easier to get. Parents of children with addiction often bail their kids out of any trouble they get into because of the addiction.… Read the rest
There is more than one type of drug rehab center. But the most effective are long term. You can find several types but the best ones treat multiple addictions. However, no matter what substance has been abused, all addicts start in detoxification.
People there for heroin addiction treatment, people there for alcohol addiction recovery and everyone in between must go through this first step to get the substance out of their bodies so they can start on the work of why they abuse drugs and to do some real self-reflection.… Read the rest
Music has long been used as a coping mechanism. Some of the best songs and compositions come out of pain or love lost. But now music is being used in a new way. Music therapy is becoming a new way to help addicts overcome their addiction in an addiction treatment center.
It may sound like something new and experimental, but in fact, the effects that music have on the body is quite scientific.… Read the rest
Oxycontin is a prescription drug that is used for extreme pain. This is pain that is very serious; Oxycontin is normally seen as a last resort pain medication. It is used in patients who have cancer to curb pain and is usually used by prescription only and a doctor will closely monitor the patient. However, without a prescription Oxycontin is highly addictive and its use usually cannot be stopped without the help of addiction treatment.… Read the rest
I went to see the Movie Bill W yesterday and I am still moved by what is an excellent portrayal of this remarkable man.
Using old footage and a mix of actors this documentary is very well made. It helped me understand this complex and very human man in a way I had never understood him before despite 15years in this program of AA. … Read the rest
It is hard to watch the news or access news online without some new information on the drug bath salts. A search on Google for “bath salts drug” produces some pretty startling headlines. “Flesh Eating Zombies”, “Killer drug” “Call to make bath salts illegal”
So What is Bath Salts a lethal drug with a very innocent name seems to describe it very well. … Read the rest


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A "Huey" (designation UH-1) helicopter in flight is photographed from another helicopter. The Huey is flying over a rural area of Vietnam including a network of roads and green cultivated fields, some filled with water.
A flag raising at the barracks of Camp Sam Houston features a row of men facing the flag as it is raised in the center of the camp. The photograph was taken as the flag was being raised so the flag is blurry in the image.
Helicopters; Military personnel; Soldiers; Mountains
A Huey helicopter lands on a pad at Vung Chua Mountain, throwing up a great quantity of dust. Fences, buildings, and communication equipment can be seen in the background. Note: a non-color-corrected master TIFF copy is also available.
Helicopters; Rifles; Soldiers; Helmets; Military uniforms; Military personnel; Rural areas
A Huey in flight taken from another helicopter. A soldier and the barrel of an M-16 are also in the frame. The helicopters appear to be flying over a farming area. The photograph is from Ammons's first tour in 1968.
A man inspecting a concrete pipe manufactured by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use in constructing forest roads. Five rows of pipes are visible, the second of which has planks of wood, presumably for rolling the heavy concrete pipes in order...
A small ensemble of musicians from Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 1466, Camp Sam Houston. The instruments featured include a trombone, snare drum, guitar, saxophone, tuba, upright piano, and a washboard.
A wooden sign attached to a carved log post built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Picket State Park. The sign reads, "Fires Decrease Wealth." A wooden fence can be seen in the background in front of a heavily forested area.
A young man posing in front of merchandise in the PX of the 496th Civilian Conservation Corps Company. Various items are for sale in the stand, including tobacciana, pencils, key cases, candy, and chewing gum. Note: PX is an abbreviation for...
Advertisement for bottles of Dr. Christian's Bed Bug Exterminator, priced at 25 or 50 cents, guaranteed to exterminate bed bugs for 12 months. The flyer also advertises paints, oils, drugs, medicines, and Landreth's and Ferry's Garden Seeds, all...
State parks & reserves; Aerial views; Work camps; Administrative agencies; Public service employment; Forests
Aerial view of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at the Shelby City Negro State Park, renamed the T. O. Fuller State Park. The camp with its long barracks and the roads leading through the heavily forested park are easily visible.
Call to the District Court of the Confederate States of America in Nashville by Clerk Jacob McGavock for N. E. Alloway. Alloway is the garnishee, answering the interrogatories of the Court dealing with property and allegiances. Authorization...
Cartoon from the Camp Wiley Post Wilderness Messenger, Volume 1, Number 3, featuring a GI explaining to a woman that he will be in a camp play called "Tom Mix and His Horse," to which she responds, "That's Great! Who's going to be Tom Mix?"


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Title: Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views, Photograph 04
Description: Photograph four of twenty-four in Collection of Oklahoma Indian and Cowboy Views [ca. 1889] by William S. Prettyman and George B. Cornish. It is titled "Ponca Indians, located 30 miles south of Arkansas City" and shows two Ponca men and their wives in front of a tipi: middle-left, Red leaf and four wives; right, Stands Yellow and three wives.
Date: ca. 1887
Photographer: William S. Prettyman
Author: George B. Cornish
Item Type: Photograph
Collection: Native American/Western Photograph Collection (P23)
See finding aid: http://www.kchistory.org/u?/Local,36866
Location: P23, Box 1, Folder 1, Number 4
Local Subject: Ponca Indians; Indian Territory (Oklahoma); Native Americans
Digital Format: JPEG
Notes: Notice that the tipi covering is canvas, as buffalo hide lodge coverings were scarce by this time period. Names and additional information found in Indian Territory: A Frontier Photographic Record by W.S. Prettyman, edited by Robert E. Cunningham (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1957). [976.65 P94i]
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Girls beat Bulldogs
The Northwestern Lehigh girls basketball team (6-2 overall, 5-0 Colonial) gave themselves an early Christmas present with a tidy six-game winning streak as they downed rival Northern Lehigh (3-3, 2-3) for their sixth straight win.
In the 55-24 win, Ali Lister finished with a game-high 18 points, while Sydney Sevrain scored 11 and Paige Sevrain hit for 10 points in the win.
The week started with a big win over previously undefeated Moravian Academy (4-2, 4-2). The Lady Tigers downed the Lions 55-44 on the road with Sydney Sevrain scoring 20 and Kailyn Jones hitting four three-pointers for 12 points in the win.
Going into the Christmas break, Northwestern Lehigh and Notre Dame – Green Pond (5-0, 4-0) are the only two teams with no losses in the Colonial League.
Lister, who is one of the more consistent players on the team, hit for six second quarter points in the win over Northern Lehigh, including three steals that she turned into easy layups on the other end of the court. Perfecting the transition game has become a big part of Lister’s game and has been a big part of the Tigers defense and offense.
“I love to play defense and I watch the ball close and try to anticipate things and the transition game is my favorite part of the game,” said Lister. “I push everyone to get down the floor as fast as they can and get the transition points.”
Lister’s ability to force turnovers and break down the court is complimented by Paige Sevrain’s rebounding abilities. Against Northern Lehigh, Sevrain pulled down 11 rebounds, six of which were on offense and four of those she put right back up for baskets. Lister herself pulled down four rebounds in the game to start the transition game.
“We’ve asked her to do a lot,” admitted coach Chris Deutsch of Lister. “She handles the ball for us, we can put her on the shooter on the other team and she’s willing to accept that challenge. We’re tough on her at times, but she can handle it and she has really progressed and stepped up to the challenges. She is all about team and leads the team as the point guard and she is outstanding on the press.”
Lister’s older sister, Leighanna is averaging eight points per game as a sophomore at Georgian Court University this season. Like Ali Lister, Leighanna was a complete player for Northwestern.
The fact that Deutsch can call on Lister to play any number of roles has made his job easier and has been a factor in the current winning streak. As for playing that role, Lister is happy to do it and likes the challenge of finding ways to help the team win.
Even after losing their first two games of the season, Northwestern Lehigh players knew that better days were ahead and the six-game win streak hasn’t really caught anybody off guard. It turns out that they were just a little delayed in finding the right mix of team chemistry and a comfort level with players in different roles.
“Right now, things are going well for the team and we’re bonding really well and it’s showing on the floor,” Lister explained. “I came off of an AAU season and I had a bond with those players and now I’m comfortable with these girls and we know where each other is going to cut to and where we’re looking to go with the ball. We have a very unselfish team and we all take the approach of doing what we need to win.”
The first goal is to win the Colonial League and finish with the top regular season record, which would clinch a bye into the semifinal round in the league playoffs. From there, the team looks to take gold in districts and move into states, but that’s all down the road. For right now, Deutsch put Lister’s play into a perfect perspective. “I’m happy she’s on our team so we don’t have to go against her; that’s a good thing.”


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The undisputed capital of the Costa Smeralda, this hamlet in Arzachena is the main tourist hub along the north-eastern coast.
Arising from the intuition of Prince Aga Khan, Porto Cervo offers visitors one of the largest and best-equipped ports in the Mediterranean, along with being home to the famous Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, organiser of the most challenging regattas.
Throughout the summer, you can admire the many luxurious yachts, especially those of the rich and famous. Indeed, it is a continuous alternation of events with the international jet set, with sporting events and other occasions adding a touch of merriment to Porto Cervo each day and night.
Downtown in Porto Cervo, you can relish in the famous promenade and find yourself shopping alongside film and television stars in one of the many shops of the most prestigious brands.
Wander along the narrow streets admiring the window displays, spying the charming balconies built in the typical Costa Smeralda style, before continuing up to the little piazza overlooking the old harbour to enjoy the spectacle of yachts sailing across a landscape framed by beautiful villas.
Absolutely worth a visit is the beautiful church built in the 1960s by the architect Michele Busiri Vici – the Stella Maris that dominates the landscape with its unique vista over the picturesque Porto Cervo marina.
You can also see the Porto Vecchio (Old Port), built in the 1960s by Prince Karim Aga Khan in addition to the Porto Nuovo (New Port) that was constructed in the mid-1980s.
The famous white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water render this magnificent stretch of Costa Smeralda truly unique. Amongst the most famous destinations are the beaches of Caproccioli, Liscia Ruja, Romazzino and the Spiaggia del Principe.

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Scratching posts have become an essential piece of cat furniture for many cat owners. Cats are known to scratch anything that looks enticing to them, including your beautiful furniture. This is a normal behavior for cats, passed down from the older generation of cats. People have always wondered why cats scratch objects. Researchers have come up with some answers that will leave you pleasantly surprised. Find out the answers and learn how you can satisfy your cat’s need to scratch, while protecting your prized possessions in your home.
Why Cats Need to Scratch
Having a cat comes with the risks of having some of your furniture sporting a new look, cat claw marks. Most likely you plan to have your can around for a long time, which means that you will have to come up with a solution. It is typical of humans to have curious minds, so it is natural for us to want to know what causes this scratching behavior. According to animal researchers, cats have a good reason to scratch. Some of the reasons why cats scratch include: they want to communicate with other cats (their claws leave marks and their paws leave a scent), to shed their claws, and to stretch.
Keeping Your Cat Happy
Divert your cat’s attention away from your furniture by disguising it in a way that will change her mind from scratching. Protect your furniture with furniture protectors. Now that you have done that, you will need to have a scratching post ready and waiting for your cat. It may be best if you purchase more that one scratching posts and put them near the object that your cat normally enjoys scratching. As the days go by, and your cat gets used to her new scratch post, you may move them, one at a time, to a more desirable location in the house. Check out the price and availability of scratch posts on Amazon. You may also read customer reviews about this scratching post as well.
Tips to Attract Cats to a Scratching Post
Some cats may need a little push when it comes to using a scratching post. Many cat owners have found catnip to be useful when encouraging their cats to use the posts. You may hang bags of catnip on the post or sprinkle the catnip at the base of each post. Reward your cat with its favorite treat each time he uses the post to scratch. Don’t forget to give him a lot of praises as well. In little to no time, your furniture will be a distant memory to your cat.
Dental hygiene for dogs are just as important as it is for humans. Dogs can have bad breath and dental problems if proper dental care is not followed. Practicing good dental hygiene can help to prolong your pet’s life, by preventing serious health issues as result of bacteria, which can sometimes get into the bloodstream. Although you should bring your dog for his regular checkups, it is necessary that you take care of your dog’ teeth at home. In addition to brushing his teeth, there are other things that you can do to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Use these doggy dental care tips to keep your pet teeth glistening all the time.
Doggy Dental Home Check
One of the most effective ways to ensure that your dog’s teeth and gums are healthy, is to do a visual check at home. The most obvious sign of dental problems in dogs is bad breath. If you dog’s breath smells different than it normally used to smell, this may indicate dental issues. Check your pet’s teeth and gums carefully. Look for signs of tartar buildup on the teeth. Look at the gums for signs of gum disease. Healthy gums should be pink instead of red, puffy or pale. There are different types of dental problems in dogs. Some of the most common types are gingivitis, halitosis (bad breath), periodontal disease, proliferating gum disease and salivary cysts.
Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Use a dog toothbrush and toothpaste to clean your dog’s teeth. There are also finger toothbrushes, which are great for massaging the gums. Your dog may put up a fight at first, therefore, you have to take your time to introduce teeth brushing. Use your fingers to lift the dog’s lips to make it easier to get to those hard to reach places. Move the toothbrush in a circular motion while brushing, as this will help to loosen and remove tartar from the teeth. Unlike humans, you don’t have to brush dogs teeth every day. Three days a week is sufficient to promote healthy gums and teeth.
Other Healthy Habits
There are other things that can be used to keep your dog’s mouth healthy, such as giving him toys to chew on. These are great for massaging the gums, while removing tartar. You should also feed your dog healthy meals consistently. By continuing to take these extra measures to ensure a good dental hygiene for you dog, both you and your pet will eventually see the benefits.
Pet fashion is becoming the norm these days. It is not uncommon to see dogs in various types of designer pet clothes and accessories to match. Years gone by, you would think that people who dress up their pets were losing their minds, but not anymore. Although these pets can’t talk, they sure show it in their attitude. Whether you are looking to purchase cute pet shirts or fashionable boots for your pets, there is always something unique to choose from. There are many ways to have fun with your pets by dressing them in personalized pet apparel or mixing and matching outfits and accessories.
Pet Apparel Benefits
Dressing pets in cute clothing does more than just making your pet look adorable. In the winter months, a warm jacket can keep your furry friend warm and comfy. When you are taking your dog for a walk, a nice pair of doggy boots can be beneficial to her little feet. In the summer while your pet run wild outdoors, clothing can protect against mosquitoes and keep your dog’s coat clean. If you are taking your dog for a ride, simply dress her in a lightweight cotton shirt, which will help to protect against the harmful sun rays. During the rainy season, there is not need for your dog to endure the harsh elements, when there are so many stylish rain jackets available to keep her warm and dry.
Finding the Right Fit
Choosing the right pet clothing is necessary in order to get a perfect fit. Keep in mind that not all clothing sizes will fit your dog.There are many designers, with sizes that varies.
Therefore, you need to know the size of your dog before you go on a shopping spree. It is best to take your dog’s measurement to avoid unnecessary shipping returns. Measure your dog while she is standing. Start by measuring the length of the dog’s back, the neck circumference and then the chest area. Some websites may have a size guide for various dog breeds, which you can use to determine the right size pet clothing.
Taking Care of Your Pet’s Apparel
At some point you will need to wash your pet’s clothing. All you will need to do is simply follow the instructions on the label. Choose a mild pet laundry detergent to wash your pet’s clothing, as this will prevent skin allergic reaction. Remove stains and odor with specialized products that are designed to break down urine, feces and grease. Dry the clothing thoroughly before putting them on your dog. Make a fashion statement by dressing in identical outfits as your pet.

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Umgee Keen Instinct Waffle Knit Long Sleeve Leopard Print Color Block
Regular price $34.00
Waffle Knit Leopard Color Block Tunic
Let your instinct's run WILD
in this adorable
leopard print contrasting cuff tunic.
Long sleeve color block with leopard print contrasting cuffs
and a rounded
HI-LO contrasting hem line
Pairs perfectly with jeans or leggings add a cute pair of boots
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I just finished my first knitted glove and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Well actually I'm not completely through with it. I still have a few loose end to weave in and I need to block it. I'm not thrilled with the way the stitches on the palm are pulled when I extend my thumb, but I suspect that that's the nature of the peasant style thumb. I'm hoping Nanette and the other members at the Glove Knitting KAL can advise me before I start on the other glove.
Meanwhile, I'm back to working on my entrelac bag. After working on the glove I feel like I'm flying on it! I don't have too far to go.


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Samuel Wagstaff, Jr., American, 1921 - 1987, sold to the J. Paul Getty Museum, 1984.
Not currently on view
[Portrait of Henri Regnault]
10.5 × 7.2 cm (4 1/8 × 2 13/16 in.)
A page of text on Henri Regnault with a portrait of Regnault in the center. Regnault, a man with curly hair and a full beard is leaning against a small cabinet with books on top. He is holding a cigar in one hand and has his other hand in his vest pocket.


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BHUBANESWAR: Coming under all-round criticism for not constituting the Food Commission as per the National Food Security Act (NFSA), the State Government on Saturday announced that the Commission will be notified by September 16.
Announcing the decision, Minister of State for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Sanjay Dasburma said the panel will have a chairman and five members besides an executive secretary. The Minister said the Government issued a notification for public hearing.
The last date of the public hearing was on February 9, the Minister said and added that the notification of the Commission will have to be issued within seven days of the completion of the hearing. The Minister said all committees at the district and block levels as per the provisions of the NFSA will also be set up soon. The State Government had notified the State Information Commission (SIC) as the Food Commission as a temporary measure, Dasburma added. The issue of delay in the formation of the panel by the Government cropped up during the two-day visit of Union Minister for Food and Consumer Welfare Ram Vilas Paswan to Odisha which concluded on Friday.
Paswan, who expressed the helplessness of the Centre over the issue, however, advised the State Government to constitute these bodies for the proper implementation of NFSA in Odisha.

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NICE process and methods
- Academic in confidence
- Appraisal committee
- Appraisal consultation document (ACD)
- Cancer Drugs Fund
- CE mark(ing)
- Centre director
- Clinical effectiveness
- Clinical expert
- Commercial in confidence
- Committee papers
- CONSORT statement (consolidated reporting of clinical trials)
- Cost effectiveness
- Decision problem
- Decision Support Unit
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Economic model
- European Medicines Agency
- Evidence review group (ERG)
- Final appraisal document (FAD)
- Guidance executive
- Health-related quality of life
- Health technology
- In-confidence material
- Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER)
- Lay member
- Marketing authorisation
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
- National Institute for Health Research – Health Technology Assessment Programme
- Patient Access Scheme Liaison Unit
- Patient expert
- Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS)
- Public Involvement Programme (PIP)
- Technical engagement
- Technical report
- Technical team
- Technology appraisal
- Technology assessment
- Terminated appraisal
A summary of a study, which may be published alone or as an introduction to a full scientific paper.
See 'in-confidence material'.
See technology appraisal.
A standing advisory committee of NICE. Includes people who work in the NHS, lay members, people from relevant academic disciplines and the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Sets out the appraisal committee's preliminary recommendations to NICE.
In this guide the term 'carer' refers to a person who provides unpaid care by looking after a relative, friend or partner who needs support because of ill health, frailty or disability.
New technology appraisal processes and methods were implemented in line with the new operating model of the Cancer Drugs Fund. A modified appraisal process for cancer drugs was introduced on 1 April 2016. Information on the new Cancer Drugs Fund operating model is available on NHS England's website.
The CE mark is a mandatory conformity mark on medical device products placed on the single market in the European Economic Area. The CE mark certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements.
The director of the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation is responsible for the delivery of the Technology Appraisal Programme. The director is also responsible for ensuring that appraisals are done in accordance with the published appraisal process and methodology.
The extent to which an intervention produces an overall health benefit, taking into account beneficial and adverse effects, in routine clinical practice. It is not the same as efficacy.
In technology appraisals, clinical experts act as expert witnesses to the appraisal committee. They are selected on the basis of specialist expertise and personal knowledge of the technology and/or other treatments for the condition. They provide a view of the technology within current clinical practice, and insights not typically available in the published literature.
An organisation that engages in the appraisal process but is not asked to prepare a submission. Commentators are invited to comment on the draft scope document, the assessment report and the appraisal consultation document (ACD). They receive the final appraisal document (FAD) for information only. These organisations include relevant comparator technology companies, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, relevant National Collaborating Centres, related research groups and other groups as appropriate.
See 'in-confidence material'.
The committee papers that are issued and published with an ACD or a FAD include all of the evidence seen by the appraisal committee. They are made up of the technical report, ERG report, written submissions, and the personal statements of patient experts and clinical experts, as well as comments received on the technical report. For second and subsequent committee meetings they will also include consultation comments and responses.
The company that manufactures or sponsors either the technology being appraised, or the comparator technology.
The standard intervention against which the intervention under appraisal is compared. The comparator can be no intervention, for example best supportive care.
Recommendations for improving the reporting of randomised controlled trials in journals. A flow diagram and checklist allow readers to understand how to carry out a study and assess the validity of the results.
The process that allows stakeholders and individuals to comment on draft versions of NICE guidance and other documents (for example, the draft scope) so that their views can be taken into account when the final version is being produced.
An organisation that takes part in the appraisal of a technology. Consultees can comment on the draft scope, the assessment report and the appraisal consultation document (ACD) during the consultation process. Consultee organisations can nominate clinical experts, commissioning experts and patient experts to present their personal views to the appraisal committee. All consultees are given the opportunity to appeal against the final appraisal document (FAD).
A clear description of the interventions, patient populations, outcome measures and perspective adopted in a health technology evaluation, relating specifically to the decision(s) that the evaluation is designed to inform.
The Decision Support Unit helps the technical team at NICE to meet the information needs of the appraisal committee. This is achieved by providing support, as needed, to the technical team and the evidence review group. The objective of the Decision Support Unit is to enhance the delivery of robust information to support appraisal committee decision-making. The Decision Support Unit is a multidisciplinary team, expert in methods of health technology assessment and capable of providing advice and high-quality analyses to decision-makers within very tight deadlines.
An explicit mathematical framework that is used to represent clinical decision problems. It incorporates evidence from a variety of sources so that the costs and health outcomes can be estimated.
A decentralised agency of the European Union responsible for the scientific evaluation of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the European Union.
Information on which a decision or guidance is based. Evidence is obtained from a range of sources, including randomised controlled trials, observational studies and expert opinion (of clinical professionals and/or patients or carers).
An independent assessment group commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme to produce an independent assessment of the evidence submitted by the company with a technology being appraised within the standard technology appraisal process.
The FAD sets out the appraisal committee's final recommendations to NICE on how the technology should be used in the NHS in England.
Any method used by those working in health services to promote health, prevent and treat disease, and improve rehabilitation and long-term care. Technologies in this context are not confined to new drugs or medical technologies.
Information (for example, the findings of a research project) defined as confidential because its public disclosure could have an impact on the commercial interests of a particular company or the academic interests of a research or professional organisation, or the policy interests of government.
The ratio of the difference in the mean costs of a technology compared with the next best alternative to the differences in the mean outcomes.
The defined use of a technology as licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or the European Commission.
A lay member is a committee member with a patient, service user, carer or community background. The lay member's role is the same as other committee members, and additionally includes contributing a lay perspective and highlighting patient and carer issues.
The Executive Agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. It protects and promotes public health and patient safety by ensuring that medicines, healthcare products and medical equipment meet appropriate standards of safety, quality, performance and effectiveness, and are used safely.
The National Institute for Health Research – Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) is part of the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) based at the University of Southampton. The NIHR HTA coordinates the Health Technology Assessment Programme on behalf of the NIHR. The aim of the Programme is to ensure that high-quality research information on the costs, effectiveness and broader impact of health technologies is produced in the most efficient way.
A measure of the possible results of a treatment with a preventive or therapeutic intervention. Outcome measures can be either intermediate or final end points.
The Patient Access Scheme Liaison Unit (PASLU) at NICE advises NHS England on the feasibility of patient access scheme proposals. When assessing a patient access scheme proposal, the PASLU considers the key principles for implementing patient access schemes in England and Wales as outlined in the 2014 Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme.
Acts as an expert witness to the appraisal committee. Patient experts have used the technology either personally or as part of a representative group. Patient experts attend as individuals; they may be either somebody with personal experience of the condition, and if possible the technology, or a member of a patient and carer organisation for the condition being appraised.
The 2014 PPRS is a non-contractual voluntary scheme. The parties to this agreement are the Department of Health and Social Care and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI – the trade association for more than 90 companies in the UK producing prescription medicines for human use). The scheme aims to ensure that safe and effective medicines are available on reasonable terms to the NHS.
The PIP is the team at NICE that supports and develops public involvement across NICE's work programme. A PIP public involvement adviser is assigned to each appraisal and supports patient and carer consultee organisations, their representatives, and individual patients or carers throughout the appraisal. The PIP public involvement adviser also supports the lay members of the appraisal committees.
If documents contain confidential information, it must be redacted, that is, academic-in-confidence and commercial-in-confidence information should be replaced with asterisks and then highlighted in black.
This is the brief the Department of Health and Social Care gives to NICE when it formally refers a technology for appraisal. Typically, the remit outlines the disease, the patients and the technologies that will be covered by the appraisal.
Provides a detailed framework for the appraisal and defines the disease, the patients and the technologies that will be covered by the appraisal. The questions the appraisal aims to address are also part of the scope.
A period of 28 calendar days when the technical report is sent to consultees and commentators and experts to seek their views on the judgements made by the technical team and to specify any remaining clinical uncertainties.
A report created to provide the preliminary scientific judgements of the technical team to the appraisal committee. It is created following consideration of the company submission, the ERG report, consultee and commentator and expert statements and any discussions with the company or experts about the appraisal.
A team comprising members of the NICE appraisal committee (including the committee chair or vice chair) and NICE staff, who are responsible for considering submissions and providing preliminary scientific judgements and advice to the appraisal committee.
The process of developing recommendations on the use of new and existing health technologies within the NHS in England.
The process of evaluating the clinical, economic and other evidence about the use of a technology and to formulate guidance on its use.
The standard technology appraisal process relies on companies submitting evidence, in line with NICE's specification. Occasionally, they do not make a submission or the submission does not meet the specification. The appraisal is therefore terminated and NICE asks NHS organisations to take into account the reasons why the company did not make an evidence submission when making local decisions on whether to offer the treatment.


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Dahi Vada Raita Masala
About Dahi Vada Raita Masala
Elevate the classic Dahi Vada and Raita experience with our specially crafted masala blend. Bursting with a harmonious mix of spices, our Dahi Vada ‐ Raita Masala adds a layer of complexity to the creamy yogurt and the soft vadas. The subtle heat, combined with a medley of aromatic flavors, transforms this traditional dish into a culinary delight. Whether used to season the yogurt or sprinkle on top as a finishing touch, our masala promises to enhance every spoonful, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite.
Masala Raaj's Whole Spices preserve nature's authentic flavors. Carefully chosen and left whole, they ensure purity and taste intensity. From cardamom pods to cinnamon sticks, our Whole Spices offer a journey through diverse spice landscapes.
From the earthy warmth of ground cumin to the fiery kick of ground chili, Ground Spices hold the power to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Discover the rich world of Masala Raaj ground spices and elevate your cooking to new heights

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Promethean Particles is a UK-based global pioneer, leading the industrial-scale manufacture of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and specialty nanomaterials. The company is primarily focused on developing MOFs to fight climate change, particularly for carbon capture and storage (“CCS”) applications. Compared to existing technologies, MOF-based CCS has the potential to deliver increased energy-efficiency, smaller operating footprint, and an improved EHS profile. Promethean is collaborating with several organisations to test MOFs in real-world environments, where results to-date demonstrate the advantages of MOFs. Larger-scale MOF-based CCS demonstration units are now planned on the path to full-scale implementation.
Promethean has developed continuous-flow reactors, which improve throughput and cost whilst increasing process reliability. Promethean operates the world’s largest multi-nanomaterial manufacturing plant at its site in Nottingham.
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My first card in the new year! I made this card for Julie's daughter and this was a great motivation for me to get a little crafty! I'm an admirer of her work and hope to bring some cheer to her daughter!
My card base is aqua mist cs from Papertrey Ink. I used patterned paper by My Mind's Eye and embellished a few flower centers with some rhinestones. I cut the rick rack embellishment using a Papertrey Ink die. I die cut the letters using Cuttlebug's Red Tag Sale font set, the numbers using their Harmony font set and a tag from their Tiny Tags die set. I stamped the interior with images from Fiskars' Birthday Cheer stamp set.


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Identifying skuas passing offshore in late summer is one of the great challenges of bird ID. There are clues to help us, however, and - with practice - most individuals can be identified. This workshop will point you in the right direction and help you to focus on the features and markings that will be most helpful when seawatching.
BTO bird identification videos are supported by Natureguides
Natureguides kindly provide species video clips for our bird identification videos.
What we can learn from 25 years of watching gardens
Exploring the value of a complete quarter-century of weekly garden bird observations from BTO's Garden BirdWatch covering the length and breadth of the country.
Migration blog (23rd – 29th October)
Birdtrack organiser Scott Mayson and media manager Paul Stancliffe reveal what species have been on the move during the last week and what we can expect over the weekend and into next week.

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