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These mushrooms may look similar to a bee’s nest, but are far from it. Morel mushrooms are America’s tastiest and most favoured mushrooms. They can vary in size, but overall, they all contain a devouring mouth-watering taste. America is famous for its jumbo morels.
Morels are an easily identified fungus. Their colour ranges from grey to dark brown depending on the species and how old they are. What differentiates morels from other mushrooms is its superior flavour and woodsy aroma. Fresh morels are available in the springtime, you could go on a hunt yourself in a forested area and gather some for a tasty dinner with family. Though, it may take some long hiking, along with battling some mosquitos.
The downside is that they are on the pricier end of the spectrum, its sole marketability relies on wild harvesting. They are expensive for a number of reasons, one being that they are not easily replicated in an artificial environment. Every morel that you eat has been picked by hand in its natural environment.
Here’s a fun fact, morels are not actually considered mushrooms if you relate it to the true mushroom taxonomy. Truffles share the same trait with morels, both organisms are from an entirely different class – Ascomycetes.
Morels are exceptionally appetizing, but you may ask, are there other benefiting factors when consuming these mushrooms? As a matter of fact, there is. Morel mushrooms are high in both fiber and iron and contain a substantial amount of manganese – which helps weak bones, joint pain, anemia and weight loss. This mushroom contains essential nutrients required for a healthy life. They also contain more protein than most vegetables and are rich in vitamins.
If you do find your own morels to eat, just make sure you’re not eating them raw. Additionally, if you’re storing them, keep them fresh, they are good for about a week if refrigerated. The more wet and hot they are, the quicker they will deteriorate. So, make sure you keep them dry, the end result of your dish will certainly make you and your guests satisfied.


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The Ultimate Guide: Pomeranians
Perky, intelligent, and friendly, the Pomeranian has served as the perfect companion to both children and elderly owners. The high activity level displayed by Pomeranians and their puppies makes them capable of more intense training than most of the other dog breeds. You can spot a Pomeranian a mile away with those fluffy coats, alert eyes, and cute ears.
The ancestors of the Pomeranian breed were the larger German Spitz dogs, which is why, in many countries, they are called Zwergspitz, meaning "Dwarf-Spitz." Although most Pomeranians are rich red in color, there are others with shades that range from white to black, including chocolate. They are considered to be a sturdy toy dog breed.
Proper Pomeranian Grooming
As mentioned earlier, Pomeranians have a double coat that needs regular grooming ideally twice a week. During the shedding season, you should find time to groom your dog's fur every day if you can. Bathing your dog should be done every one to six weeks.
Grooming Pomeranian puppies is just a matter of properly brushing the coat every day with the use of a comb to get rid of tangles and trimming the fur area around the dog's feet to produce a more polished look.
Pomeranians are known to weigh between 4 and 7 pounds and as such require good quality protein in their diet. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) advises owners to provide growing Pomeranians with a diet of 22% protein and the adult ones with at least 18% protein. A fat percentage of 8% is recommended as it adds a great deal of flavor to dog food and is a good source of fatty acids that enhance a dog's brain, skin, coat, and heart.
When it comes to calories, it is been discovered that some dogs of this toy breed require more while others require less in their diet depending on their metabolism and activity level. The National Research Council have recommended 300 to 400 calories for an average Pomeranian. Due to their small size, this should provide them with adequate energy at all times.
Don't be fooled by the Pomeranian's diminutive appearance because within that small body lies a powerhouse. As an active canine companion, the Pomeranian needs regular exercises to maintain a good health standard so it is important that you provide your dog with proper exercise on a daily basis.
While regular exercising of these small dogs can be very useful, it is essential that you provide the right balance of exercise activities for your dog. Here are a few pointers:
As you may have guessed, going for walks and engaging in other physical activities will help stretch and maintain the muscles of the body. Another useful advantage of such activities can be seen in the enhanced circulation of blood around the body which is very good for the heart. The metabolism of a dog can also become more stabilized over time.
Sometimes, it's not only about making your Pomeranian companion happy indoors. There are many other factors that could contribute to the emotional well-being of your dog. One of them is bringing your dog out for some exercise.
Just like humans, dogs have mood swings. On bad days, you may improve your dog's mood through activities that interest those canine senses such as seeing new things, getting a whiff of new scents and hearing unusual noises.
Pomeranians are interactive beings who need to hone their social skills every once in a while. You can do this by taking your dog on walks or to the park where it can mingle with more humans and other dogs.
Training Your Pomeranian
Pomeranians are smart and intelligent animals that display spectacular response to proper and consistent training.
Don't forget to give your dog the opportunity to see different people, animals, and places by taking it out with you as much as possible. Failure to do this could cause your dog to develop some level of shyness and aggression when around strangers or in places that seem unusual to it. They require lots of socialization during the first few years of their life so as to avoid these behavioral problems.
As a Pomeranian owner, you can take dog training classes and teach your dog skills like agility, which serve as the perfect means to bond with your dog, improve companionship and provide an avenue for socialization. Communication with your dog is important so you will do well to teach him or her obedience to basic verbal commands like sit, come, stay, and down. These commands are useful for everyday interactions and you can encourage your dog to learn faster with the use of tasty treats.
Do Pomeranians Do Well As Emotional Support Dogs?
Yes. Pomeranians are small dog that makes them fit into smaller quarters and life with families. Recently, they have been used in elderly care because their affectionate and loving nature makes them magnificent Emotional Support Dogs. If you are thinking about choose this breed to become your emotional support canine, you've made a great decision. You may get the process of registering your dog to become an ESA easily online here: https://therapypet.org/emotional-support-animal-information/.
Research has shown that most Pomeranian breeds live long and healthy lives. When it comes to health problems, they have relatively fewer health issues than other breeds but are susceptible to most health problems common to all dogs.
Some of these health problems are discussed below:
- Pomeranians are prone to obesity as a result of overfeeding.
- Pomeranians possess small mouths when compared to the size of their teeth hence they often suffer from cases of overcrowding in their mouth leading to various teeth and gum complications like tartar and plaque buildup due to the presence of trapped food between the teeth.
- They may develop Hypoglycemia when their blood sugar level drastically reduces.
- Severe Hair Loss Syndrome (SHLS) can cause the loss of coats in Pomeranians.
- Canine cataracts affect Pomeranians like it does every other dog.
- Trachea collapse is another possible problem.
- Luxating Patella occurs when there is a complication in knee joints.
To keep your dog healthy and free from the above health problems you should endeavor to choose what your dog eats wisely. Regular brushing and use of dental biscuits will help solve mouth problems. It is also advisable to use a harness in place of a leash to avoid trachea collapse. Exercise with your dog every day and visit a vet clinic at least once in six months.
Pomeranians are intelligent and friendly. They are great choices for people in need of canine companionship. They possess double coats that should be groomed twice a week and small mouths that should be cleaned regularly.

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Fists of Love play and record against the post-industrial backdrop of Cincinnati's Mill Creek Valley. Conceived by songwriters Donna Jay Rubin (Snake Punching Contest) and Chris Schadler (Fairmount Girls) upon Rubin's return from the west coast, the band began as a 3-piece joined by drummer Mathew Arnold (Mallory) in 2008. Cedric Rose soon replaced Arnold on drums. F.O.L. shortly thereafter became a 4-piece when joined by Mike Weinel (High and Low, Brian Olive band) on bass. Mike played with the group for nearly a year. Recently joined by John Curley (Afghan Whigs, Staggering Statistics) on bass, the four friends continue to play and record amongst the vibrant talent of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky music community. Other contributing musicians have included Eric Bingham (The Griefs) and Dan McCabe (The Kiss me Everlasting). The Fists Of Love debut EP, recorded by Brian Olive at the Diamonds Studio as well as some tracks recorded by John Curley, at Ultrasuede is now out on Cincinnati's own All Night Party Label.
Donna J Rubin - Vocals and Guitars
Chris Schadler - Vocals and Guitars
Cedric Rose - Drums
John Curley - Bass
Debut, self-titled, 7-song EP released March 20, 2010 on The All Night Party Label.
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This band is as enigmatic as their name, but their lineup reads like a well-crafted resume:
Chris Schadler, Vocals/Guitar (Fairmount Girls, Neato Torpedo, Spiderfoot)
Donna Jay Rubin, Vocals/Guitar (Snake Punching Contest)
Mike Weinel, Bass (The High & Low, Heartless Bastards, The Pariahs)
Cedric Rose, Drums (The Underwoods, Jake Speed and the Freddies)
This grouping of well-known local musicians into a new format spells intrigue. The only way to really know how they sound is to hear them live. Luckily, they have a show this Saturday at The Northside Tavern, starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover.
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Conceived by songwriters Donna Jay Rubin and Chris Schadler upon Rubin’s return from the West coast,...Conceived by songwriters Donna Jay Rubin and Chris Schadler upon Rubin’s return from the West coast, Fists of Love began as a three-piece joined by drummer Mathew Arnold (Mallory) in 2008. Cedric Rose soon replaced Arnold on drums and shortly thereafter the band became a four-piece when Mike Weinel (High and Low, Brian Olive) joined on bass. Nearly a year later Mike was replaced by John Curley, and the four continue to play and contribute to Cincinnati’s music scene.
Fists of Love’s sound can be likened to existential drama rock. With sonic in?uences ranging from Bo Diddley to Pink Floyd to The Flaming Lips, they range from psychedelic rock to edgy, dark melodies.
Typical set is about 10 songs, ~30-40 mins. We play all the songs on our EP plus new material. All original; maybe 1 cover.
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Danny The Champion Of The World (U) (Gavin Millar. UK. I989) Jeremy Irons. Robbie Coltrane. Cyril Cusack. 97 mins. Roald Dahl's tale of a corrupt property baron and pheasant-slayer (Coltrane) given his come-uppance by resourceful nine-year old Danny becomes a family movie in more ways than one. Millar. whose past work includes Dennis Potter's disturbing Lewis Carroll piece Dreamchild. has gone for wholesome entertainment this time. and cast father and son as father and son in the central roles. with young Sam's grandpa Cusack as the avuncular Doc Spencer. Chan and warmhearted. with enough subtlety to keep the grown-ups amused. Glasgow: GFI". Donnie Brasco (18) (Mike Newell. US. I997) Al Pacino. Johnny Depp. Michael Madsen. 127 mins. Depp plays a federal agent who gains the conﬁdence of mob underling Al Pacino as part of a major surveillance operation in late '70s New York. but their growing bond threatens the forthcoming bust. Through his eyes. we learn the language. rituals. and economic realities of being a made man. Glasgow: Odeon Quay. The Fifth Element (l2) (Luc Besson. France/US. I997) Bruce Willis. Milla Jovovich. Gary Oldman. 127 mins. New York City in the 23rd Century. and cabbie Korben Dallas (Willis) picks up an unexpected passenger i.. 'he shape of Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) — an alien who holds the key to saving the world. Besson's second English language ﬁlm - following the excellent Leon — is a colourful jumble of camp designs (by Jean-Paul Gaultier). self- indulgent performances and genre rip-offs which plays for laughs as genuine sci-ﬁ ideas run dry. Galashiels: Pavilion. A Goofy Movie (U) (Kevin Lima. US. l996) With the voices of Bill Farmer. Jason Marsden. Jim Cummings. 74 mins. After a school prank backﬁres. Goofy decides to take troublesome son Max off on a bonding ﬁshing trip. Max is trying his best to be cool. but that isn't easy when your dad's this particular Disney star. An incident-packed journey provides plenty of laughs which should keep restless kids and accompanying adults amused. Glasgow: Grosvenor. Grosse Pointe Blank (IS) (George Arrnitage. US. l996) John Cusack. Minnie Driver. Alan Arkin. 108 mins. Depressed freelance hitman Martin Q. Blank (Cusack) returns to his home town for a high-school reunion. but ﬁnds his past private life and current profession are about to overlap. Armitage turns in a fair post-Woo action sequence here and there. while Cusack positively inhabits Martin. switching from comic/romantic lead to focused killer effortlessly and believably. Glasgow: GFT. Odeon Quay. Showcase. UC I Clydebank. Edinburgh: ABC Wester Hailes. Odeon. UCI. Paisley: Showcase. Kama Sutra (18) (Mira Nair. india/UK. 1997) Indira Varma. Sarita Choudhury. Naveen Andrews. 114 mins. Kama Sutra does have some intensely erotic moments. but it's by no means a position-by-position dramatisation of the infamous ancient text; rather it shows love in all its contrasting hues as l6th century servant girl Maya tantalises the powerful king Raj Singh. A n'chly atmospheric ﬁlm — full of sensuality. vibrant colours. traditional music and alluring dances — that encourages female empowerment. Kirkcaldy: Adam Smith. lady And The Tramp (U) (Hamilton Luske. US. I955) With the voices of Peggy Lee and Bill Thompson. 75 mins. Disney's ﬁrst animated feature in cinemascope has mongrel Tramp helping pedigree pooch Lady out of a sticky situation and falling in lurve along the way. Richly drawn with hummable tunes and endearing characterisations. this is the classic Disney mix as before. Lovely spaghetti-eating sequence. General release. let's Get Lost (l5) (Bruce Weber. US. 1989) Chet Baker. Jack Sheldon. William Claxton. I 19 mins. Photographer turned director Weber‘s account of the harrowing life of the great trumpeter Chet Baker is fascinating stuff. Shortly after ﬁlming was completed Baker. 58. was dead. The miracle was that he lived so long. East Kilbride: Arts Centre.
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (PG) (Steven Spielberg. US. 1997) Jeff Goldblum. Julianne Moore. Pete Postlethwaite. 129 mins. Goldblum and Co drop onto a second dinosaur-ﬁlled island. which is disrupted by a mixed bunch of capitalists and safari hunters. sending the camavores on a rampage. The story is far better than Jurassic Park. making for a thrilling adventure with impeccible effects that renders the original as good as extinct. Watch out for the certiﬁcate though: sustained scenes of terror suggest it should have been a ‘12'. General release.
The Man With The Golden Arm (PG) (Otto Preminger. US. l955) Frank Sinatra. Kim Novak. Eleanor Parker. 1 19 mins. An Elmer Bernstein score. Saul Bass‘s opening titles and Sinatra at his most intense as an ex-con junkie trying to become ajazz drummer - what more could we ask for. Notable Hollywood movie that broke taboos in its portrayal of heroin addiction still stands up today. East Kilbride: Arts Centre. Margaret's Museum (l5) (Mort Ransen. Canada/U K. 1995) Helena Bonham Carter. Clive Russell. Kate Nelligan. 95 mins. Based on short stories by Sheldon Currie. Margaret 's Museum is set in the late l940s in a windswept and isolated corner of Nova Scotia. where Bonham Carter‘s feisty woman makes her lover promise not to work down the mines that killed her father and brother. Yes. the scenery is lovely and the music is evocative. but the feeling persists that the predictable story could have been squeezed into half an hour. Kirkcaldy: Adam Smith.
Men In Black (PG) (Barry Sonnenfeld. US. I997) Tommy Lee Jones. Will Smith. Vincent D'Onofrio. 95 mins. Smith and Jones are two cryptically named ‘cosmic G- men' who monitor extraterrestrial aliens living on Earth. while stopping the nastier breed of space baddie from colonising the planet. Jones's seen-it-all straight man is the perfect foil for Smith‘s wide-eyed new kid on the block. while Sonnenfeld‘s skilful integration of the visual effects proves that eye-popping spectacle and coherent storytelling need not necessarily be diametrically opposed. General release. One Fine Day (PG) (Michael Hoffman. US. l996) Michelle Pfeiffer. George Clooney. Charles Durning. 109 mins. An ambitious architect/single mother and a wisecracking newspaper columnist/every-other-weekend father spend a hectic day together when their kids miss their school‘s ﬁeld trip ferry cruise. Despite modern trappings like cellular phones. One Fine Day is a deﬁantly old-fashioned ﬁlm. but Clooney‘s cocky charm and Pfeiffer‘s comic skills are so
Shake on it: Rowan Atkinson meets Burt Reynolds in Bean
beguiling that it will charm all but the most cynical of viewers. General release. Reason. Argument And Story ( I 5) (Ritwik Ghatak. India. I974) “8 mins. A season of ﬁlms by Ritwik Ghatak — part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of India's independence - begins with a screening of a semi- autobiographical drama. re-released in a new print. Ghatak himself stars as an alcoholic intellectual who journeys through Bengal to try and reconcile himself with his wife. Glasgow: GET.
Romeo And Juliet (12) (Baz Luhrmann. Australia/US. l996) Leonardo DiCaprio. Claire Danes. Pete Postlethwaite. l20 mins. The Strictly Ballroom director‘s treatment of the Shakespeare tragedy is a magniﬁcent riot of colour. action and sexy teen romance. without any need to sacriﬁce the text. An intoxicating. breathtaking mix of Catholic iconography. high camp and street violence that’s both deliciously feverish and studiedly cool. Stirling: MacRobert.
Scottish Screen Edinburgh International Film Festival This year's Film Festival spreads out from its twin bases at the Filmhouse and Cameo with a daily programme at the Glasgow Film Theatre and special gala screenings at Edinburgh's two ABCs. Dominion. Odeon and UCI. See Festival Film review section on pages 83—86.
Scream (I8) (Wes Craven. US. 1996) Neve Campbell. Courteney Cox. Drew Barrymore. l l l mins. The teenagers of Woodsboro know they're typical stalker fodder. so when a killer hits town. they gather in an enormous house to watch horror movies as the real bad guy gets closer. Self- conscious references are good fun. the opening sequence is genuine white-knuckle material. and — if you know the rules — you’ll ﬁnd it perfectly scary and funny. Glasgow: City Centre Odeon. Showcase. UCl Clydebank. Edinburgh: UCI. East Kilbride: UCl. Paisley: Showcase.
Space Jam (U) (Joe Pytka. US. 1996) Michael Jordan. Bugs Bunny. Wayne Knight. 87 mins. Nasty alien cartoons have captured Bugs Bunny and are going to enslave the Looney Tunes in their amusement park on Moron Mountain. but Bugs has the brainwave of challenging them to a basketball game and enlisting the talents of Michael Jordan for his team. Lacking the class of Who Framed Roger Rabbit." and the pace of a real basketball game. Space Jam should divert the kids on Saturday mornings. Glasgow: Showcase. Edinburgh: Odeon. Paisley: Showcase.
Speed 2: Cruise Control (l2) (Jan De Bont. US. I997) Sandra Bullock. Jason
Patric. Willem Dafoe. 121 mins. This sequel to the I994 hit fails to play on the vehicle- out-of—control idea in the same creative way. Bullock returns as Annie on vacation with her cop boyfriend (Patric) when their ship is hijacked by computer genius and nutter Willem Dafoe. who tampers with the controls of the liner. sending it speeding towards the shore. Patric's unmemorable screen presence comes nowhere near the charisma of Keanu. but De Bont's action skills make the move tense and spectacular. See review. General release.
Star Wars Trilogy (U) Just over six hours of top cinema spectacle with all of the Special Edition extra bits added on. When taken as a whole. the story of Luke's journey towards Jedi knighthood is nicely uniﬁed and the father/son conflict comes through strongly. But it's Harrison Ford's Han Solo who really holds it all togther. Stirling: MacRobert.
Swingers (l5) (Doug l.iman. US. 1996) Vince Vaughn. John Favreau. Ron Livingston. 96 mins. Wannabe actor Mike and his pal T‘rent drive to Vegas to play the tables and pick up some babes. Later. in LA. the boys hang otit with their friends. wandering the trendy bars. Which is just about all there is to .S'wingers — a heap of talking. the odd homage (Scorsese and 'I‘arantino) and lots of male bonding. A highly watchable. very funny and entertaining piece of low-budget filmmaking. (ilasgow: ABC Film Centre. ()deon Quay. Edinburgh: ()deon.
Warriors Of Virtue (PG) (Ronny Yu. US. l996) Angus Macl‘adyen. Mario Yedidia. Marley Shelton. l()2 mins. Whisked off to a parallel world. young Ryan is threatened by evil Lord Komodo (Brave/Jean's MacFadyen) btit protected by live kung fu fighting kangaroos. A dodgy script that rips off The Nei'erent/ing Story. Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is lifted by an entertaining combination of great production design. Hong Kong martial arts skills and decent Hollywood special effects. Edinburgh: ()deon.
For full coverage of the Scottish Screen Edinburgh International Film Festival see pages 83—86

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In discussing spyware with someone, he told me he heard that there are virus/spyware/hijacker programs that can actually store themselves somewhere on the computer that cannot be removed. Meaning you can format the hard drive and turn off the computer and then when you reload an OS, the virus will comeback. He actually said it is stored on the cmos battery, but nothing can be stored on a battery, so I believe he means in the CMOS chip itself when an EPROM is used for the BIOS, or somewhere else in Flash memory or something.
I say impossible, or highly unlikely if not impossible. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing, or is this a case of someone stretching the truth and starting an urban legend of sorts?
Spyware stored on a clean system
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It’s set for release next week.
It’s out this September.
Watch him blast through a song from his upcoming stint in Kinky Boots.
It’s taken from the band’s new album ‘Seafoam’.
It runs up to their Reading & Leeds slots over the bank holiday weekend.
It’s called ‘Always Lose’ and it’s out this July.
You’ll stun you friends.
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Veestro VS Paleo Power Meals | Which Company Is The Best For You? Compare our professional reviews for them.
Updated Aug. 2022
Veestro, created by siblings Mark and Monica, is a popular gourmet style vegetarian healthy meal delivery service. The brother and sister behind the company understand the difficulty one can experience in finding the perfect vegetable meals that are equally healthy and tasteful in keeping up with one’s weight loss program or a balanced lifestyle.
Though plant-based meals are provided, they carry meal entrées that are likewise appealing to meat lovers, vegetarians, and those who stay away from meals containing gluten. The company aims to prepare and serve meals containing health benefits in every sip or bite for every member in your family.
Selecting your meal pack is easy as theirs is categorized in 4 groups. Your options are unlimited with their a la carte, weight loss meal plans, meal pack, and their equally popular fruit and vegetable juice packs for cleansing. Veestro is offering a healthy and enjoyable alternative for people who want to stay in shape and healthy with improved vegetable meat diet.
Keep reading our honest Veestro review to learn more.
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Paleo Power Meals are made for sportsmen, fitness enthusiast, athletes as well as those who want to lead a healthy, active and happy lifestyle. They provide meals rich in protein, made according to the concept of Paleo Diet and feature only wholesome and natural ingredients.
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Over time I’ve come to notice that all of my bikes have improved through the years. Suspension, handling, fuel injection and looks to name a few. Style and appeal are a matter of taste, and if I do say so myself, mine is about average. I have taken it for granted that the next bike will be better than the last in terms of reliability and ride ability, so it’s always been onward and upward when a trade happens. And as the bikes get better, the ride and experience should get better as well. And it does. But the fun we have as we ride really hasn’t changed that much over the years. The wind in your face and the sounds made as you crack open the throttle give you the seat-of-the-pants thrill we all seek.
What is it about the motorcycle that the automobile lacks? A true performance car can give you the kick-in-the-ass feeling of power and acceleration, but what about everything else? As cars have evolved, they have gotten quieter and more high-tech. They almost drive themselves. Designers have taken the car and turned it into an office or living room depending whether you are sitting in the front or the back. But a motorcycle gives you the elements. Weather, road conditions and even the sense of danger. Motorcycle manufacturers have also taken some models and pushed them to the limits of technology, performance and comfort without sacrificing the wind in your face feeling. Fast or slow, in a group or by yourself, that motorcycle feeling is always there.
I guess you could argue that whether you are behind the wheel of your latest vehicle or hanging on to the handlebars of your new bike that there isn’t much difference from the previous one. And I would agree. Usually the new one has a little more power, the handling is a little better, and you look cooler on it. But it’s the “fun factor” that I’m struggling with. Old bike or new, the fun is about the same to me. I would almost go as far as saying that back in the day of low-power, worn out tires and soft suspension, the fun level was a little higher. You had to compensate for what the bike didn’t have in those categories, and in the mean time you could see the smiles from miles away. The seat-of-the-pants meter was pegged out!
The roads are all the same and the dirt hasn’t changed. The trails are a little steeper to ride and the ground is a little harder. But when it comes to my pants…the seat that is…the fun is always the same!
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Could not agree more! I believe I still have as much fun and enjoyment on my 98 Heritage as I did when it was new. Just can’t justify selling it for a newer model, so, I continue to change little things from time to time to keep it fresh. I also have a 93 Miata that I love driving because it provides some of the seat of the pants fun I get from the bike. Two seat, open top, manual transmission, no traction control. You get the idea.
It’s amazing how it’s all about the “feeling”!
You hit the nail on the head. It’s all about the “feeling”.
I went on a training course last year, for trainers, where the main theme was the “feelings” evoked by people, and how to use that and create inspiring, engaging sessions. What I took from that, was that in most things, it is how something feels that really drives people. Even adverts, when you look at things like coca cola, its all about “the feeling”. Nothing about what it does, what’s in it, how it tastes or anything.
Bikes versus cars – no competition – the feeling of riding a bike easily wins.
Feelings and emotions…we all experience differences but ultimately the outcome is the same!


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"Taxman" - Alternate Edit
There is an alternate edit released on the Apple 3-LP/2 CD "Anthology 2" title which is interesting. It contains an early edit of the song but uses the same take as the released, commercial version on "Revolver". This would be take 11.
The difference between the two has John and Paul singing backing vocals in a high pitched falsetto during one of the later verses with the words "Anybody got a bit of money" rather then mentioning the political British names "Wilson...Heath" on the commercial version. Another difference is the ending of the song whereby it fades out with the guitar solo repeated - actually edited so that the first and second solo are the same - played by Paul. The alternate edit on "Anthology" lets us hear the original thought of having the song end "cold"...i.e. no fade out. There also seems stray guitar notes during the second verse that was not used on the commercial version.


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The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You'll Ever Need: Learn To Play--from Reading Your First Notes To Constructing Complex Chords
The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You'll Ever Need: Learn to Play--from Reading Your First Notes to Constructing Complex Chords
Lots of piano books offer either in-depth analysis or quick gimmicks that don't really teach music theory. But The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You'll Ever Need is different. For students who want to learn the basics and dive right into playing, this book skips all the unnecessary trivia on the history of pianos and avoids lengthy digressions on classical and contemporary musicians. Instead, it focuses specifically on piano instruction and includes: The basics of musical terms, definitions, note-reading structure, and time and key signatures The foundations for chords and more complicated note constructs Exercises and sample pieces of music that range from playing simple notes to combining harmony and melody Perfect even for those starting from scratch, The Only Basic Piano Book You'll Ever Need makes learning to play a cinch.
About the Author
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We already know where we will spend the upcoming holidays, right? With friends or with family, but always sitting around a table. These holidays don’t need to be the reason to let go of a healthy diet in spite of a little excess. These are dates in which the kitchen becomes an extra guest to enjoy new recipes in good company.
Here we bring you five recipes that will impress your guests while enjoying a balanced diet.
- Sauteed green and gold zucchini with pistachio, mint and lime. Using a zucchini we can make a light entree that will make room for the delicacies to follow, offering new tastes for our palate.
- Quinoa pilaf with almonds. During these holidays we cannot miss a recipe using quinoa, one of the star ingredients of the healthiest diets. Adding onions, carrots, garlic, tomato and almonds, with a touch of oregano, we have a main course with which to enjoy this superfood.
- Cauliflower rice. It involves chopping the cauliflower as if they were small grains of rice. It’s an alternative to white rice on many dishes and can be ideal to supplement your cooking, to make, for example, a novel risotto or sushi, providing an exotic touch to the menu.
- Squash and leek lasagna. One of the typical Christmas dishes is lasagna, or rather, cannelloni, but in order to make them with less calories and healthier, we can stuff them with squash and leek. Vegetables with béchamel sauce to please any palate.
- Apple cups. A healthy dessert that is quick and simple to prepare. You just need a microwave, apples, yogurt, raisins and 20 minutes. A light manner to end the evening at the table.
These are just some of the many healthy recipes we can prepare to impress our family and friends at the table this holiday season.
Who ever said enjoying a family meal meant gaining weight.


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COMPETING WITH DRAGONS AND TIGERS ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
India and China are a tsunami about to overwhelm us.1
—Curtis R. Carlson, president and CEO, Stanford Research Institute
During the past fifty years, Boeing Corporation has been the single largest exporter from the United States. The aircraft industry is important not only for its size but also for being one of the most technologically intensive, capital-intensive, and scale-intensive industries. The barriers to entry into this industry are extremely high—in fact, higher than into other high-tech sectors such as computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. It took the combined might of all of the rich European countries, over several decades, to create Airbus, the first viable competitor ...

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School of Social Work lecturer Scott Winn is presenting Leading with a Racial Equity Lens for Structural Transformation, sponsored by the School's Diversity & Equity Council. Through exercises, discussions and presentations, participants will strengthen their knowledge of strategies and tools to achieve racial equity.
The session will explore a framework for racial justice efforts that moves beyond merely valuing racial diversity to creating racial equity. Scott will facilitate a discussion on how leading with a racial equity lens is an essential part of a strategy for structural transformation to create equity for all. Here are some key topics to be covered:
- Exploring our own positions of advantage and disadvantage: how these impact our lived experiences and the communities we serve—and the importance of an intersectionality lens.
- Discussing the differing ways to relate to differences: comparing colorblindness, diversity, culture competency and anti-oppression/equity lenses.
- Understanding the difference between equality and equity lenses.
- Understanding the difference between transactional and transformational approaches to creating racial equity.
- Showing how racial equity impact-assessment tools help analyze and transform policies and practices to support the achievement of racial equity.
- Exploring differing roles for individual to enact to support the creation of racial equity.
Scott teaches courses centered on the role of social workers as agents for social and economic change. He is active with a variety of community-based groups including the Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites and Western States Center. He is a policy and development lead for the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative. Scott supports institutions, organizations and movements to address racism, heterosexism, classism and other forms of oppression through trainings and strategic development.
Join the discussion on Friday, April 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room 305. All students, faculty and staff are invited. A light lunch is provided. RSVP Mary Kaiser to attend.

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The wait has come to an end for the fans. Bheemla Nayak aka Pawan Kalyan’s PSPK Rana film title and the first glimpse will be unveiled on August 15, on the occasion of Independence Day. In this regard, the makers have released the poster announcing the same.
The released poster has Pawan Kalyan clad in a lungi and a shirt with a backdrop of building as the caption reads that ‘Power Storm’ is all set to take over on August 15 at 9:45am. The film also starring Rana Daggubati is the remake of Ayyappanum Koshiyum, a Malayalam film.
The announcement from Saagar K Chandra has come as a surprise turn of events at a time when social media for long was only speculating that the team will unveil something on September 2, which happens to be Pawan Kalyan’s birthday. Rumours are rife that the first single will be released on the day.
The hype around the film is huge and it hiked further with the glimpse of Pawan Kalyan in khaki and the recent BTS released from the sets recently. With Thaman on board, the craze around it is doubled. Meanwhile, it is learnt that to suit Pawan Kalyan’s image, the makers are adding some songs unlike the original.
Power Storm is all set to takeover with the Title & First Glimpse on 15th Aug from 09:45AM⚡
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The best known is the central character in the comedies, The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro, by Pierre de Beaumarchais. Both plays were turned into famous operas, by Rossini and Mozart respectively.
Another Figaro is a kitten created by The Walt Disney Company. He first appeared in the movie Pinocchio. Then he was later adopted into The Mickey Mouse universe as Minnie Mouse's Cat and an enemy for Pluto. He most recently appeared in the hit TV Series House of Mouse.


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True confessions–I’m a great fan of the Chew. It’s been described as the foodie version of The View.
Anyway, this entire week is dedicated to sexy Valentine’s foods. On Monday, I was happily watching while eating my lunch. As Mario chimed in that the dish Clinton was preparing might be an artery clogger, Clinton promptly retorted “who cares this week; we’re focused on sexy foods, not healthy ones.”
Not so fast! One of the things I LOVE about sexy foods with aphrodisiac reputations is precisely how healthy they actually are! It’s so fun and exciting to find out how many healthy foods have fascinating aphrodisiac lore attached to them…and it is a lot more fun to create a sexy atmosphere and enjoy them for their sensual appeal than because some doctor told you you should eat them.
So next time you’re reaching for a slice of “all the works” pizza, think instead of sexy foods such as a bit of dark chocolate, a juicy mango, or even some caramelized garlic over pasta. If you are skeptical of that last dish, check out what Simple Sexy Food ™ has to say about these and other, lesser known healthy foods with huge, aphrodisiac reputations.


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This Man Learned a Neighbor Needed Vegetables. What He Did Next Is Beautiful.
Harry Behrens, an employee of Comcast NBCUniversal, didn’t have a big plan for changing his community when he helped an elderly neighbor get to the grocery store one day. But this small act of charity eventually changed Behrens’ life, literally.
Here is his story.
While driving his neighbor to the store, Behrens learned that his neighbor couldn’t afford fresh produce, and so Behrens started a small garden on his property to help her, growing vegetables.
Then Behrens told some people at his church about his garden. They volunteered at his farm and soon, they had hundreds of pounds of produce to donate to those in need.
In 2011 he established the Impact Harvest Farm, a community farm in Hammonton, New Jersey, that provides fresh produce to families in need. They started a special garden in 2016 for veterans with PTSD and hope to expand their work with veterans in the future.
Now, Behrens is able to help not only his neighbor who needed a lift to the supermarket, but a whole region of families in need.
Behrens values are akin to any passionate Global Citizen. It’s the action he took to make it happen that we need from all Global Citizens to solve issues like hunger or poverty.
This spring, volunteers have the chance to help with cleanup of campsites and cabin areas at Impact Harvest Farm, and on Comcast Cares Day, April 22, volunteers will work together to make Behrens’ dream a reality.

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Technology has transformed the automotive industry, especially in enhancing vehicle safety. It has also improved the vehicle’s fuel economy, comfort, and entertainment, thus making the driving and commuting experiences more enjoyable and cost-effective. Automobile safety is critical and should be prioritized over other things, like comfort and saving on fuel, as it means taking care of human lives in case of accidents, sudden braking, or other incidents. Among the most important safety devices in a vehicle include airbags, seat belts, lane departure warnings, and more.
Below are some vehicle safety devices that you should know about:
Electrochromatic Mirrors/Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Driving at night can be a bit problematic due to the reflection of headlights in your mirrors. However, any reflection problem is well taken care of by having this feature, which darkens your mirrors and thus significantly reduces the glare. About 10% of vehicles are currently fitted with auto-dimming mirrors, and it is expected that more and more vehicles will have them in the near future.
This feature is crucial in not only preventing accidents but also helping those who are exceedingly sensitive to lights. To enhance the safety of your vehicle’s occupants, you need to install such a feature in the vehicle if it didn’t already come with it. Also, you can enhance your vehicle’s safety by monitoring it on a real-time basis through the e-log from Eyeride, one of the best and most reliable fleet management service providers.
Airbags are considered dangerous by some people, but they have helped to save lives during accidents. There are two types: side airbags and dual-stage airbags. When necessary, dual-stage airbags will go off on two different occasions—during minor crashes and in extremely serious accidents. Side airbags come in handy to prevent the driver and passengers from sustaining head injuries. It is always advisable to put children in the back seat where there are no airbags, which can be harmful rather than life-saving for them in case of a crash.
Although they are some of the earliest safety devices in automobiles, seatbelts have really transformed over the years in enhancing the safety of the vehicle’s occupants. Seatbelts in modern cars, which secure both the lap and the shoulders, and are in both the front and rear seats, are different from seatbelts in older cars, which only went around the waist Also, modern seatbelts’ locking systems ensure that those wearing them are not thrown forward in the event of a crash.
Back-up Sensing System
This safety innovation enhances safety by preventing collisions with another vehicle or object when you are backing up, as it gives a warning when you get too close. The feature is nowadays common in several types of large vehicles, especially the SUVs and RVs. It has significantly cut down collisions that result from backing up and have saved many cyclists from being hit by vehicles backing out of driveways.
Antilock Brake System
An antilock braking system (ABS) prevents a vehicle’s wheels from locking in case of “panic” braking, thus allowing the driver to maintain the best steering control, which is vital to avoid a collision. Nevertheless, an ABS does not assure that you will avoid an accident. Moreover, losing control is still possible when driving at extremely high speeds or when performing excessive steering maneuvers.
To reap the most benefits from the ABS, it is necessary to learn how to use it appropriately. At times, ABS also includes brake assist, which senses emergency braking from how fast or with how much force the driver presses the brake pedal, and accordingly enhances the power as necessary.


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The ERLC’s public policy advocacy includes supporting good legislation while also opposing bills that are harmful to the common good. Jeff and Chelsea welcome their friend Katie Glenn from Americans United for Life to discuss how the promotion of justice for life-affirming laws requires both.
Katie Glenn serves as Government Affairs Counsel at Americans United for Life. Her work to enact pro-life laws at the state and federal level includes writing and testifing on all of AUL’s issue areas across the United States. She is an associate editor of Defending Life 2020, and plays an integral role in AUL’s growing advocacy in Latin America. Prior to AUL, she worked with legislators, faith leaders, and religious institutions to protect religious freedom for all Americans, while traveling across the country to assist in the legislative process. She graduated with honors from Tulane University and earned her Juris Doctor from the University Of Florida Levin College Of Law.
Resources from the Conversation
- Connect with Katie at AUL
- Read more: ERLC opposes H.R.5 the Equality Act
- Go deeper: What is the Equality Act? by ERLC Policy Staff
- Watch the Super Bowl ad on US Paralympian Jessica Long
- Check out the 2 reports Katie referenced Unsafe, a 50-state investigative report on America’s abortion industry conditions and Defending Life 2021
- Subscribe to ERLC’s Policy Newsletter

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so what better way to draw attention to colon health than with a giant inflatable colon.
A giant inflatable — what?
That’s what Peconic Bay Medical Center and Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County is doing on March 22. Part of the event is that free colon screenings will be given between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to anyone who does not have insurance.
The huge walk-through colon will be inflated in the main lobby, where PBMC gastroenterologist will give tours and talk about colon cancer risks and the simple exam that would save more than 30,000 lives each year if everyone over age 50 got screened. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And at least 60 percent of those deaths are preventable with early detection.
Colons and colonoscopies are subjects that sometimes produce giggles or nervous twitters, but colon cancer is no laughing matter. Why not take an hour or two out of your morning and learn about this easily detected disease before it’s too late to cure.


As schoolchildren what Kathmandu has to be proud of, and perhaps one of the first things they say in Ghantaghar.
The historic clock tower situated inside the compound of Tri-Chandra College was built by Rana Prime Minister Bir Shamsher. After its destruction in the 1934 earthquake, the clock tower was rebuilt in its current shape.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has listed artificial structures over 100 years old as heritage, which justifies Ghantaghar to be a national property and a heritage.
By the way, have you ever wondered how it still gives you accurate time? Well, Ganesh Sapkota, is the only mechanic of Ghantaghar, who can answer you how.
However, Sapkota who is repairing the clock for 35 years, is afraid that after his retirement, due after two years, there would not be anyone who could have the skills to repair it when he finds the decision of the central project implementation unit under the Ministry of Education to make the clock run automatically is impossible.
The work and the challenges
According to Sapkota, the clock at Ghantaghar needs manual work, twice a week, to keep it running. The clock has a driving weight, which is hung from a line coiled around a barrel or sprocket, which is raised by turning the winding square.
“Well, nothing is impossible in the world, but I don’t see the possibility of making this watch automatic,” he says, “It is wiser to continue this historical heritage as it is now rather than making it automatic.”
Until 1973, there used to be six employees who looked after it. No other employees were hired after their retirement.
He is concerned that after him, there is no one who understands the mechanism of Ghantaghar. “This is also our history. I have taken care of it for so many years. I have worked hard to save every part. I love it a lot, but I can’t do it alone,” says Sapkota, “I went to many places requesting to preserve it in the same way. However, I was left unheeded.”
He says that if the authorities can hire another employee now, even if he retires, the new person will have learned how to fix the clock.
“Even if I am called after two years for maintenance, I may not be able to climb the three floors of the clock tower and teach the new person about every part of it.”
The lone watchmaker
Sapkota who started working as a technician at Tri-Chandra College in 1980 was suddenly turned into a watchmaker during the SAARC summit held in Nepal in 1987.
The clock at Ghantaghar near the Narayanhiti palace stopped when preparations for the SAARC conference began. After the government could not find people to make it work, the campus’s technical department was asked to try.
“Being a technician of the laboratory, I had not even looked at the parts of the clock until that time”, he says, “After I got the responsibility to maintain it, I climbed into the clock house and observed how the parts of the machines worked.”
Sapkota remembers that he worked there for 13 days and 13 nights continuously finally making it operate again. That is how the clock tower came under his charge.
In the past 35 years, he stayed outside Kathmandu for only two nights. The only reason for that is the clock tower.
According to him, since it is more than 100 years old, any part of the clock can break at any time. It takes time to repair any broken parts, while the watch needs to be run immediately.
Just recently, the clock broke down and was closed for about a week. Sapkota says that it would take a lot of time if extra workers were hired to maintain the damaged parts.
In the 2015 earthquake, many parts of the clock were damaged, which could not be found in the market. He says that some of them were made to work by tying them together with wire.
Sapkota, the clock mechanic of the historic clock tower in Nepal’s capital, is as proud of his work as he is anxious. The fact that there is no one to run this watch after him, continues to shock him.
“I tried to teach my own son in 1997 whether he would become a mechanic after me, but he also showed no interest like others”, says Sapkota, “I want this clock to run continuously, but how? I myself don’t have the answer to this.”
This story was translated from the original Nepali version and edited for clarity and length.


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This is awesome. I am currently in a massive jam on this rare bike and this saved me!
Look up a couple posts, thevili posted links to it. I just clicked and they are still active. In the thread there are links for both the C109 and M109 service manuals. Welcome to the forum too.Any chance you still have a digital copy. I know the original post is old but if you have it that would be great for me. Thanks

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The limited edition Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series will go down in history as one of the coolest and yet least loved AMG products of all time. Swiss tuner Cartech recently got their hands on one of these bad boys for some light modification, so it’s a good time to have another look at the SL Black and see if the passage of time has changes anything.
The problem with the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series is that although it looks cool and desirable, it is a very pointless and somewhat stupid car. For starters, you get a Mercedes SL with a solid roof which means the defining feature is missing. Then there is the race car-harsh ride of the car, and the peculiar handling which had to be set up this way to contain the fury of the atom bomb that’s under the bonnet. That atom bomb, meanwhile, is constantly harassed by an overzealous traction control, and the nest result of all that is a rubbish driving experience.
But none of that takes away from how awesome the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series looks as an object what with the flared wheel arches and extra-large grilles and vented bonnet and rear wing. The one Cartech got to mess around with is a matte grey car to which they have added a set of brushed clear HRE P103 wheels in sizes 21 inch rear and 20 inch front.


A regional justice center proposed almost two years ago by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano may be moving closer to reality as the city of Detroit has dropped plans for converting the Michigan Central Depot into a new police headquarters.
Ficano said such a center could provide law enforcement and courts in the city and county with state-of-the-art jail and temporary detention space where modern technology can help save money by reducing labor costs. It also might centralize some or all of the county and city of Detroit courts, he said.
Ficano formed a task force last year to study operations, costs and site locations for a justice center that would replace the present two county jails downtown and offer temporary lock-up space for local police agencies, including Detroit.
The task force is considering several sites, Ficano said, but he declined to specify the most likely.
"We don't want a cavalry charge of land speculators coming in," he said.
One real estate source said it would be logical to locate a justice center near downtown. This could include sites where the city already controls property, such as near the Michigan Central Depot or Tiger Stadium.
Final plans for the center would be determined by how many agencies take part, Ficano said.
He said the complex could house arrestees whose arraignments would be handled via video hook-ups by local district courts.
"It could allow Detroit, and other cities, like Livonia, to get out of the lock-up business, and save tremendous amounts on transportation costs," Ficano said.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams said renovating the depot is "a dead issue, and the city finds most promising our discussions with the county about joining in a center."
Detroit's police headquarters at 1300 Beaubien isn't restorable, and a federal court order has required Detroit to shut down its temporary lock-ups.
Ficano said Friday that he could receive data as early as this week on what it would take for a bond issue to build the complex. Both Ficano and Adams said that one key would be to finance construction within current tax limits.
Robert Ankeny: (313) 446-0404, [email protected]


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A Thousand Miles from Nowhere features a former teacher fleeing the destruction of Hurricane Katrina who ends up at a roadside motel in a fictional town in Virginia. While there, we learn that Henry Garrett is fleeing not only the hurricane, but also the self-made wreckage of his life. He befriends the recently widowed Indian proprietress of The Spotlight Motel where he finds himself. Along the way, he hopes somehow to find his estranged wife and to calm the ghosts and voices in his head that are plaguing him. And then, as if his life isn’t already enough of a full-blown disaster area, Henry then accidentally muddles his way into committing vehicular manslaughter. Oops!
Written by John Gregory Brown, a professor of creative writing at Sweet Briar College, this is Southern fiction in all its slow-paced, character-driven, quirky glory. While I’m not typically a fan of this genre because it can feel forced, I enjoyed A Thousand Miles from Nowhere well enough as I could see the places and people described quite vividly. That said, I didn’t feel that I was being dragged through every Southern stereotype and fake accent the author could throw in to give it an “authentic” feel. I appreciate that the author had talent enough to draw his characters and small town settings vividly and believably enough that they came to life without relying on all too familar and overdone Southern tropes.
I think my only complaint about this one is that while I know it is Henry’s story of plodding through his emotional struggles, I really wanted more details on the Hughes family. Throughout the book, Henry became attached to them unexpectedly through tragedy and so did I; I craved more of their moments on the page. I also really wanted more New Orleans aftermath moments as I’ve not read many novels using Hurricane Katrina as the backdrop. I guess I do have one more complaint…this one was REALLY slow to get started and I’d already slogged through half of the book before I truly cared about any of the characters or their problems. Because of that, if it hadn’t been our monthly book club read, I may have actually given up on this one before I finished as it didn’t instantly hook me.

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Hi there. Can I tell you what I dream of doing?
I want to help Villa de Allende become the first sustainbale developed city in Mexico by integrating rural and urban practices that allow the environment to improve the local community's well-being. This goes from access to basic services (energy, water, sanitation, health services and education) to sustainable farming, dignified livelihoods, capacity building, art and restoring local culture.
It's all part of making a better world.
A case study for small towns / cities that can provide a healthy environment and capabilities to its community. Development centred on people and the environment bringing well-being to this and future generations. A way to prevent typical urban challenges by focusing on small cities that can plan for a sustainable future. Making the city a tool to provide answers to climate change.
This is really going to help people.
The impact of my vision will be mainly felt by the local residents from Villa de Allende. But also people who like to stay in this territory for the weekends and the municipalities that are around Villa de Allende.
It's not just about having an idea though - here are the things I know I can achieve:
Universal access to basic services
Environment restoration and preservation
I'm going to make this happen, and this is how I know it'll make a difference.
By increasing local GDP, keeping the territory safe, minimising number of men who go to the USA in search of better opportunities, improvement in health and capabilities, as well as increasing organic food production.
Thanks for listening to me. Will you help me build a better world?


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Levi-Strauss stitches up factory closure
South Australia's manufacturing sector has suffered another blow with clothing company Levi-Strauss announcing that it will close its factory in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
The facility at Elizabeth will shut on November 26, meaning the end of 86 jobs.
The plant has been producing jeans since 1974 for the local and New Zealand markets.
The company says the closure of its Australian facilities will allow it to reduce costs and put more resources into design and development.
Levi's other factory in the Asia-Pacific, based in the Philippines, will continue to operate as usual.


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Although the ultimate decisions that are made by judges and juries are based on facts, those facts are open to interpretation. Lay witnesses, meaning those who possess no additional knowledge than the average person, can testify to their personal knowledge and observations, but their testimony regarding their opinion is limited in scope. This is why it is often helpful to have expert testimony when dealing with complex issues. The testimony of these individuals can carry great weight and make the difference between winning and losing a case.
One of the greatest benefits of an expert witness is that he or she can provide opinion-based testimony even if it is based on evidence that is not otherwise admissible. Therefore, a witness who is qualified as an expert can base his or her opinion on hearsay, for example. This can open up the evidentiary gates and allow a powerful opinion to be presented even if other evidentiary issues exist. These experts can sometimes provide testimony that directly speaks to the legal issue at hand.
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Choosing an expert witness is no easy task, either. This is because not every expert witness presents well on the stand and can testify in a way that is understandable and persuasive to lay jurors and a judge. For this reason, attorneys who are experienced in litigation and appeals carefully vet their potential expert witnesses to ensure they are going to have someone who can truly further their client’s position.
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This is in support of the band’s upcoming Dogged EP which is being released by the newly formed Nashville label South By Sea Music on March 17, 2015. I know Johnny Minardi is involved in A&R at sXs, so I’m doubly excited for the pairing and the EP.


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With Labor Day right around the corner, we look back at the relationship, sometimes contentious, often cooperative, between Catholics and organized labor in the United States.
The Catholic Church's teachings promote justice in wages and worker solidarity while defending private property and the rule of law. Catholic priests and laity have filtered Church teaching into their particular social, economic, and political situations in various and sometimes conflicting ways. Part of a church growing to nearly one-quarter the American population in the late twentieth century, Catholic connections to labor are naturally diverse. Catholics have been prominent in union membership and leadership; they have also been well represented among business managers, executives, and conservative political figures. The record of the Catholic hierarachy is similarly varied. At times, bishops’ statements and actions supported forthrightly the aims of organized labor; at other times, their silence or criticism manifested a more skeptical attitude.
A heavily immigrant church, the roots of American Catholic labor attitudes reach into Europe. The rise of industrial organization spurred a Catholic movement for social reform led by Bishop Wilhelm von Ketteler of Mainz (1811–1877), while in many quarters Catholicism remained closely tied to the old regimes of Europe and to the principle of aristocratic privilege.
From the onset of significant immigration in the 1840s, the Church in the United States was predominantly urban, with both its leaders and congregants usually of the laboring classes. Over the course of the second half of the nineteenth century, nativism, anti-Catholicism, and anti-unionism coalesced in Republican politics, and Catholics gravitated toward unions and the Democratic Party.
The Knights of Labor was the earliest labor organization in the United States, and it is estimated that at least half its membership was Catholic (including its president from 1881 forward, Terence Powderly). Yet the organization came under scrutiny from some bishops because of its similarity to other “secret societies” (e.g., the Masons) that the Church forbade its followers to join. The matter was resolved in 1887 when Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore interceded in Rome against a proposed condemnation of the Knights.
This was the context in which Pope Leo XIII wrote an encyclical letter that articulated the teaching of the Church with a view to the “new things”of the modern world. In Rerum Novarum (1891), Leo criticized the concentration of wealth and power and upheld the right of voluntary association, specifically commending labor unions. At the same time, he reiterated the Church’s defense of private property, condemned socialism, and emphasized the need for Catholics to form and join unions that were not compromised by secular and revolutionary ideologies.
Rerum Novarum provided new impetus for Catholics to become active in the labor movement, even if its exhortation to form specifically Catholic labor unions was widely interpreted as irrelevant to the pluralist context of the United States. While atheism underpinned many European unions and stimulated Catholic unionists to form separate labor federations, American unions’ religious neutrality provided no such impetus. American Catholics, in contrast, seldom dominated unions, but they exerted influence across organized labor. Catholic union members and leaders played important roles in steering American unions away from socialism.
Catholics remained disproportionately Democrat and working class through the first half of the twentieth century, which witnessed the first appearance of the “labor priests” who would become familiar characters to employers and workers across the country. Labor priests supported organized labor by providing spiritual and material support for strikers, preaching the benefits of organizing, and mediating between workers and owners. Among the best known were Peter Dietz in Milwaukee; Peter Yorke in San Francisco; Charles Owen Rice in Pittsburgh (the "chaplain of the CIO"); John P. Boland in Buffalo; and George G. Higgins. Jesuit John Corridan of New York gained notoriety when his role among longshoremen was depicted in the Oscar Award-winning film, On the Waterfront (1953).
With the onset of the Great Depression, the identification of Catholics with the Democratic Party and with organized labor solidified, ushering in what William Bole characterizes as the "most intensive period of Church-labor interaction." Msgr. John Ryan was appointed to several positions in Franklin Roosevelt’s administration, and Milwaukee diocesan priest Francis Haas became one of the Department of Labor’s most active strike mediators. Bernard Sheil, an auxiliary bishop in Chicago, was a well known champion of organized labor. In 1937, a group involved in Dorothy Day’s Catholic Worker movement organized the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists. Beginning in the 1930s, many Catholic institutions, in particular Jesuit colleges and universities, opened labor schools for the training of laity. At their peak around 1950, there were more than one hundred.
Catholic consensus in favor of the New Deal began to break down in the mid-1930s. Catholics remained disproportionately Democratic-leaning for several decades but they also shared in the revival of conservatism that began in the 1940s. Criticism of organized labor was one manifestation of this development. Father Edward Keller, an economist at the University of Notre Dame, advocated right-to-work legislation in the pages of Catholic scholarly and popular periodicals. The Soviet Cold War threat and attendant developments such as the rise of Senator Joseph McCarthy brought into disrepute any person or organization deemed to be tainted by association, and distinctions between American trade and industrial unions and the international communist movement were easily lost.
By the 1960s, the labor priest was a less common figure, though he had not disappeared entirely. Bishop Hugh Donohoe in California continued the tradition of episcopal support for labor activity. But many Catholic priests—and increasingly sisters—joined civil rights and anti-war activists in a radicalism that departed from traditional Catholic social action and
separated them from many union leaders and members who opposed those movements.
Even as the descendants of the old immigrant groups assimilated into mainstream American life, a new, largley Catholic, wave of immigration swept into the nation’s cities and southern countryside. Mexican-Americans in California, led by Catholic César Chávez’s United Farm Workers (UFW), provided new strength to organized labor. The connection between old and new Catholic labor activism was evident in the bishops’ selection of Msgr. George Higgins as liaison to the UFW.
In the closing decades of the twentieth century, as union membership in general declined, the prominence of organized labor as an issue on the Catholic agenda waned. In 1989, Fr. Corridan's Xavier Labor School closed, leaving a single school remaining from the earlier heyday of the labor priests.
Catholics nonetheless remain an important labor constituency, and Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Laborem Exercens (1981) elaborated on the themes of Rerum Novarum. John Paul stressed the dignity of work as a means to transform nature and achieve personal fulfillment. He extended the concept of worker to include those who manage businesses and those who perform intellectual labor. He reiterated the “principle of the priority of labor over capital,” but also denounced the Marxist view that the tension between laborers and owners could be overcome only by class struggle. Economic conditions and institutions change, but the Church's defense of the dignity of labor and insistence on justice in the workplace persist.
W. Bole, "The Labor Movement and American Catholics," in

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NICOSIA — Visiting the occupied northern third of Cyprus his country has occupied since an unlawful 1974 invasion, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said reunification talks won’t start again unless Turkish-Cypriots get equal treatment despite being a minority.
Erdogan said he thinks the mindset of Cypriots remains unchanged from when the latest effort to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus collapsed in July, 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana when he said he wouldn’t remove an army and wanted the right to militarily intervene when he wanted.
Winning re-election in June 24 snap polls he called that gave him near-dictatorial powers, he came to visit Turkish-Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci in the self-declared Republic that no other country in the world recognizes.
Erdogan said he won’t allow Turkish-Cypriots to become victims of failed attempts at a peace deal or to be reduced to a minority in a Greek Cypriot-dominated state where they represent only 18-21 percent of the population.
He also said he won’t let Turkish-Cypriots take part in another open-ended peace process and he plans to explain that to a United Nations official who will visit Cyprus later this month to discuss changes of rebooting talks that have failed for decades.
Erdogan and Akinci met and then talked to reporters with the Turkish leader saying the Cyprus problem is a “national matter” for his country and as he blamed the Cypriots for intransigence for not agreeing to his demands.
“Unfortunately the Greek Cypriot side insists on a position that is far removed from the spirit of sharing and cooperation,” Akinci said, Kathimerini reported.
Just before landing at an airport in the Capital of Nicosia on the portion occupied by Turkey he tweeted that, “Turkey will never let the Turkish Cypriots become a minority in a Greek Cypriot state,” even though they are, demographically.
He has continued to keep in place warships off the island in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) where international energy companies are licensed to drill for oil and gas and said unless Turkish-Cypriots share in the licensing and any prospective revenues that they would authorize drilling in the same areas.


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Under almost any climate mitigation scenario, investors in high carbon assets will one day awake to find that their portfolio has been hit by a rapid repricing in carbon liabilities. The only issue is when. The choice for asset owners of large systemic risks like sub-prime and climate change is to hedge, act early or wait for the crash. History shows that their fund managers are simply not geared to managing such risks and the carbon repricing period is set to leave many assets stranded and unable to achieve their return objectives.
To get asset owners to better balance their portfolios to account for climate risk requires that they re-analyse the way these risks are managed and what scenarios might destroy asset values. But all risk mitigation requires that they and their stakeholders already know where they stand, and currently this simply isn’t the case. This absence of data was the driver for the creation of the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) to gain transparency around how funds are currently tackling climate change in order to create a plan for change.
In 2012 AODP produced the first index of how large asset owners manage the most extreme of all environmental social and governance (ESG) issues, climate change. While the focus of AODP has always been pension funds, AODP has responded to requests from various civil society groups to include the world’s largest foundations in its transparency requests for 2013.
Many large foundations have spent a great deal of time and money on trying to solve key social and environmental issues, including climate change, but there has so far been little interest in how those programmes might be compromised by the very investments it makes from its core capital pool. Ethical investment has a volatile history of returns, so no one is suggesting that foundations necessarily adopt an ethical investment strategy and any perceived possible loss of return. But the real issue is about sustainability, not ethics, and about potential short-term sacrifice for longer-term stability. Many high carbon investments have been good return performers, so underweighting these in a portfolio may produce higher volatility in the portfolio. But the upside is relative protection from any kind of carbon crash.
Naturally, in the case of foundations, the reputational risk adds greater need to at least manage climate risk in a professional manner so as not to incur a double whammy of unnecessarily propagating the high carbon economy and risking their own capital.
The AODP methodology, underpinned by its survey, looks at core investment reasons for managing climate risk and the degree to which funds understand and tackle this risk-return balance. With 55 per cent of investments exposed to climate change and around 2 per cent in low carbon assets, the balance is systemically risky for asset owners in much the same way as sub-prime assets were in 2007. Those foundation CIOs and CEOs who remember the 2008 crash and its impact on their core capital might do well to consider the seemingly inevitable phase of stranded high carbon investments, which will affect all portfolios significantly some time in the next 5-15 years. When an issue like climate change cuts across both grant programmes and investments, then it surely requires close examination, especially when leading asset owners in other areas are taking active strides to manage the risk.
AODP can help foundations to understand what is possible and what changes they might want across their fund to bring them into line with best practice. In the case of other asset owner classes like pension funds, the risk-return adjustment is reason enough to engage, but in the case of foundations actively trying to improve the fight against climate change, there appears to be a double benefit.
AODP issued its 2013 disclosure request to the world’s largest 30 foundations in June. This comprises 50 questions across five categories: transparency, risk management, investment chain alignment, active ownership and low carbon investment. It is available on the AODP website and any foundation with more than $1 billion can complete it for inclusion in the index. We are always willing to talk to foundations about the issue and why addressing the financial system is a prerequisite to solving climate change and world leaders such as CalPers, GEPF and others have publicly lauded the benefits of being involved.
Julian Poulter is executive director of the Asset Owners Disclosure Project