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This little piggy has pesos! Acrylic painting of an Tonala-style piggy bank in a circle of Pesos. 7″x7.”
This beautiful Tonal-style cat, Luna, is acrylic on paper. 7.5″x6.5.” I love how much can be done with a limited palette using the many traditional patterns used in Tonala folk art. Miss Luna is available for adoption to a loving home. Email me: firstname.lastname@example.org if you would like to make Luna your own.
Handsome Andreas is a cat painted in the Tonala folk-art style. Acrylic on paper. 6.5″ x 6.5.” Andreas is available for adoption to a loving home!
Beautiful Rosa is another example of a Tanala Pottery Cat. She’s decorated with cactus and yucca flowers.
Watercolor on paper. 6.5″x8.5″. Rosa is available for adoption. Email me email@example.com if you would like to make her your own.
This watercolor is based on a Tanala pottery cat my parents got during a trip to Mexico. The original kitty sits by the fireplace. I named this cat “Eduardo” because he looked to me like an Eduardo. Watercolor on paper. 6’x5″. Eduardo is available for adoption. Let me know if you’d like to make him your own.


text: Histology is the study of the cells and tissues of animals, plants and humans. The cells and tissues are placed under a microscope and study is conducted in order to determine the diseases and other abnormalities. This science is built on the grounds of high discipline as it studies the building blocks of plants, animals and human structure. The tissues or the collection of cells are studied in groups. For instance, in plants, cell histology examines how the cells process the absorbed nutrients and get rid of waste and communicate with other cells. On the other hand, human histology focus on how cells become tissues which them form organs in the body system.

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Nov 19, 2012, 11:00 AM EDT
Let’s hope some of the understandable, caffeinated consternation coming from Seattle has died down a bit overnight; a whole bunch of pitchfork and lantern-level animus rose from Rave Green Valley late Sunday.
The fans clearly care, and thanks heavens for them; the club’s impassioned support has done so very much to enhance and color in the sometimes black-and-outline drawing of MLS.
But as the sting of last night’s loss wears off, the balance needs to tilt away from officiating-inspired acrimony and wrongheaded league level conspiracy suggestions (claims of being “cheated,” egged on some of the owners, no less) and more toward thoughtful introspection.
The Sounders are done for 2012, and the reasons have a lot to do with the club’s own decisions.
Did the breaks fall Seattle’s way? Absolutely not. And that was on the essentials list for the dramatic rally Seattle Sounders FC needed. Former Sounders man Kasey Keller said as much before Sunday’s broadcast, and he was spot-on right. Which brings us to the point:
The Seattle Sounders and manager Sigi Schmid simply left themselves with too much to do. They put themselves in position to need those breaks.
Seriously, a 3-0 deficit? Again?
The Sounders made critical mistakes. Again. Worse, they were rooted in the same naiveté and lack of a collective, two-part plan that did in Schmid’s team in 2011. The Sounders simply must develop another approach on the road, one that seeks to limit the two-legged damage and give the team a chance to claim the series at home.
They need a little more Houston Dynamo-type pragmatism, a little less attack-minded, organizational hubris, the kind that says “We are Seattle, and this is how we do it.”
Just like a year ago, a 3-0 hole, one assembled imprudently on the road, was too much to overcome. The fault here lies in failure to focus on shape and defensive responsibility on the road, plus the choice to go with offense-minded Mario Martinez in the opening leg in Los Angeles.
Speaking of that lineup and the revisions made Sunday: the Sounders used 34 different lineups in 38 MLS matches this year. How can that be? Injuries and attempts to rest older players certainly count for some of the lineup instability. But this much?
Finding a consistent lineup is about dodging the ill effects of wanderlust, this illusion of infinite choice, one that says “something better is always out there.” Sometimes a club has to look at its roster, identify its best 12 or 14 and go with it. Seattle had 19 players who started at least 10 matches. The Houston Dynamo, as a comparison, had 15.
Mauro Rosales is one of the issues. He’s 31, which is hardly ancient. On the other hand, he seems to wear down, this being the second year Seattle’s top playmaker wasn’t there at the critical, playoff moment.
Then there’s Fredy Montero, a wonderfully talented young striker who can carry the team when he collects full speed on one of those signature streaks. But the evidence is in, unfortunately: he cannot be counted on for the playoffs. Ten matches (zero goals) is a big enough sample. Whatever choices are made going forward, Seattle management cannot hide from this one, and the Colombian attacker’s inconsistent ways simply must be part of that conversation.
“Streaky” can carry the playoffs – but it can also be a playoff ambition’s undoing.
Aug 1, 2014, 9:59 AM EDT
West Ham, Crystal Palace and Newcastle have all added players for 2014/15, according to reports.
Aug 1, 2014, 9:23 AM EDT
Would City’s best prospects playing in MLS be a boon for the league, or lend the league a minor league image it’s trying to escape?
Aug 1, 2014, 8:36 AM EDT
Alberto Moreno of Sevilla is the key cog of the pair, appearing 40-plus times for Sevilla in its run across La Liga and the Europa League.
Aug 1, 2014, 7:57 AM EDT
Brazilian outlet UOL says Ronaldinho could be on his way to Major League Soccer, as the Red Bulls up the ante in NY rivalry.
Aug 1, 2014, 1:03 AM EDT
A nine-match weekend sees MLS return to NBC, with NBCSN set to broadcast games in Kansas City, San Francisco.
Jul 31, 2014, 10:07 PM EDT
Manager remains insistent the Spanish international will stay at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 31, 2014, 9:03 PM EDT
Successful procedure marks the end of John’s 2014 hopes.
Jul 31, 2014, 8:12 PM EDT
De Laurentiis confirms the partenopei’s interest in the afro-laden star.
Jul 31, 2014, 7:22 PM EDT
Toe injury to sideline the U.S. international for an estimated 10 games.
Jul 31, 2014, 6:31 PM EDT
No. 1: Eddie Johnson. No. 2: These new-fangled rules.
Jul 31, 2014, 6:02 PM EDT
Young Americans set to blaze trail in La Liga academies.
Jul 31, 2014, 5:39 PM EDT
San Lorenzo is in Copa’s finals, but Piatti is unlikely to join them.
Jul 31, 2014, 5:14 PM EDT
Two players who spent plenty of time on the sidelines last season are pushing to be integral parts of Manuel Pellegrini’s plans.
Jul 31, 2014, 4:42 PM EDT
29-year-old Argentina arrives from Tigre, becoming the club’s third Designated Player of all-time.
Jul 31, 2014, 4:10 PM EDT
Everton’s frugality gave way to necessity. Is Lukaku worth it the serious cash they splashed?
Jul 31, 2014, 3:21 PM EDT
Remember when Marco Reus, Dries Mertens and Leighton Baines solidified Manchester United’s status in Europe? Us neither.
Jul 31, 2014, 2:56 PM EDT
Cristiano Ronaldo and Christopher Renzi are looking horns over the CR7 trademark.
Jul 31, 2014, 2:25 PM EDT
Guillermo Ochoa starred in the 2014 World Cup for Mexico, and now will try to fill Willy Caballero’s shoes at Malaga.
Jul 31, 2014, 2:08 PM EDT
As deadly virus continues to spread, the Seychelles refuse to let Sierra Leone travel for qualifier.
Jul 31, 2014, 1:50 PM EDT
Seydou Keita has left Barcelona, but being in a different league has not stopped the animosity between the AS Roma midfielder and Real Madrid’s Pepe.
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- Report: Red Bulls meet Ronaldinho’s reps; Reunion with Henry coming? 1
- MLS weekend preview: Conference leaders, surging Galaxy take to NBC, NBCSN 0
- Matías Pérez García announced, becomes third Designated Player in San Jose history 0
- Is Everton’s new striker Romelu Lukaku worth $47 million? 8
- Simeone praises Klinsmann’s US program that “seduces us as coaches” 6


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South Korea reported 344 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, remaining in the 300s for the third straight day.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency(KDCA) said Tuesday that the new cases raised the country's cumulative total to 90-thousand-372.
The daily figure slightly fell from the previous day, mainly due to fewer tests over the weekend and the March First Independence Movement Day on Monday.
Of the 344 new cases detected throughout Monday, 319 were local infections, while 25 were imported.
About 75 percent of the local cases came from the greater metro area, with 120 in Seoul, 111 in Gyeonggi Province and ten in Incheon. Other parts of the nation added 78 cases.
One more death has been reported, bringing the death toll to one-thousand-606. The fatality rate stands at one-point-78 percent.
The number of critically ill coronavirus patients rose by four to 135.


More first-time homebuyers have signed up for home warranty programs, with some states doubling in proportion from the previous fiscal year, new data shows.
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has revealed which states are seeing high uptake of government guarantee schemes.
The First home loan deposit system (FHLDS), New home warranty (NHG) and Family Home Guarantee (FHG) are federal government initiatives introduced by the Morrison government to help eligible homebuyers buy a home sooner.
Collectively, these initiatives are referred to as the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (however, these initiatives were incorporated into the new Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) after the Albanian government came to power).
The government initiative supported one in seven of all first-time home buyers across Australia, an increase from one in 10 last year, the NHFIC report showed.
According to the Third Annual Trends and Outlook Report of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), Queensland has seen the highest demand for the scheme.
The Sunshine State had the highest concentration of government guarantees, with around 29% of all FHLDS and 37% of all FHG guarantee recipients residing in Queensland. Warranties supported a fifth of new home buyers in the state last year.
While most states saw an increase in the number of first-time home buyers participating in these initiatives, WA and Tasmania were the only other two states to more than double in number.
The Northern Territory has seen the largest increase in the proportion of loans, with around 14% of first-time home buyers supported under the FHLDS or New Home Guarantee (NHG), more than four times that of 2020-21 .
Similarly, WAs more than doubled, from 7% to over 14%.
Conversely, fewer people in New South Wales have access to guarantees. Since 2019-20, NSW’s share of guarantees has fallen from around 34% to 26%.
In addition to having the largest proportion of total FHLDS commitments, QLD had the largest distribution of guarantees issued relative to population, at 29 percent.
About a fifth of all homebuyers have been supported through a program.
The state also had the highest distribution of FHG collateral, with 37% in the past fiscal year.
For supported buyers in the capital regions, properties sold for an average of $443,000 with average deposits paid at $30,000.
For regional areas, the average real estate price was $367,000, with $24,000 as the average deposit paid in the state.
Queensland’s top locations for home buyers were:
- Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday
- Ipswich – Inland and Hinterland
- Gold Coast, Logan and Beaudesert
- Towsville (Burdell-Mount Low)
New South Wales
After QLD, NSW was the state with the largest collateral distribution – at 26%.
29% of FHLDS guarantees were for home buyers in NSW in 2021-22, according to the report.
A fifth of all NHGs were for NSW buyers, with a similar proportion taking the FHG.
The FHLDS supported 18% of all eligible first-time homeowners in the state in 2021-22, up from 13% the previous fiscal year.
The average property price for homes bought with collateral in New South Wales was $640,000 in the capital and $491,000 in the regions; the average deposit paid being $45,000 and $32,000 respectively.
The top locations by warranty count in the state were:
- Sydney – Outer South West (Cambelltown)
- Sydney – Blacktown (Schofields)
- Wagga Wagga
- Tamworth – Gunnedah
- Sydney – South West (Liverpool)
Victoria had the third-highest distribution of Collateral, at 23% last year.
Relative to population size, 24% of FHLDS collateral was distributed in Victoria and supported 12% of the state’s 25% population share, up from 8% in 2020-21.
The average property price for guaranteed homes averaged $553,000 in the capital and $419,000 in rural areas; the average deposits made were $41,000 and $29,000 respectively.
The top locations by number of guarantees in Victoria were:
- Melbourne – West (Tarneit – Truganina – Hoppers Crossing)
- Melbourne – South East (Casey – Cranbourne)
- Melbourne – North West (Craigieburn)
- Melbourne – South East (Pakenham)
- Melbourne – South East (Clyde)
Fourteen percent of collateral in 2021-22 went to home buyers in WA.
Additionally, the proportion of home buyers backed by collateral has more than doubled in WA over the past fiscal year, to 13%.
WA received 22% of all NHG guarantees and 17% of all FHG guarantees (compared to population).
The average property price for homebuyers in the previous fiscal year was $398,000 in the capital and $310,000 in the regions. The average deposit paid was $26,000 and $21,000 respectively.
The top locations by number of guarantees were:
- Perth – South East (Hilbert–Haynes–Armadale)
- Perth – South West (Baldivis)
- Perth – North East (Brabham–Henley Brook–Dayton)
- Perth – North East (Ellenbrook–Aveley
- Perth – South West (Hammond Park–Beeliar–Treeby–Success)
NHFIC discovered that 5% of a program’s collateral was being distributed to SA.
The proportion of South Australians under the scheme was 13% in 2021-22.
For capitals, the average property price under the FHLDS was $390,000, with an average down payment of $27,000.
The average price for a regional home was more than $100,000 lower, at $243,000 with an average down payment of $14,000.
The top locations for home buyers in the state were:
- Adelaide – Central and Hills (Mount Barker)
- Adelaide – North (Angle Vale)
- Adelaide – North (Munno Para)
- South Australia – South East (Mount Gambier)
- Adelaide – North (Andrews Farm – Craigmore)
The report found that one per cent of the collateral was distributed to Tasmanian home buyers and one per cent to the public.
Nine percent of all first-time homeowners in Tassie were backed by first-home purchase loan commitments in 2021-22, according to the report.
The average price of properties under warranty sold for $432,000 in the capital regions and $341,000 in the regions.
The average deposit paid was $32,000 and $22,000 respectively.
The most popular locations by number of guarantees in Tasmania were:
- West and North West (Acton)
- Southeast (New Norfolk)
- West and North West (Devonport)
- South East
- Launceston and North East (Waverley – Summerhill)
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT took just 2% of all scheme benefits in Australia, in addition to a 2% share of the population.
The proportion of first-time home buyers who benefited from a scheme in the ACT remained at 8% through 2021-22 and 2020-21.
One percent of FHLDS-supported homebuyers were in the ACT last year.
The largest locations by number of guarantees were:
- Belconnen (Belconnen-Bruce)
- North Canberra (Dickson)
- North Canberra (Braddon–Reid)
- Gungahlin (Taylor-Franklin-Casey
NT saw the biggest increase in the proportion of buyers supported by a scheme, with 14% first-time homeowners – up from 3% in 2020-21.
However, the NT, alongside Tasmania and the ACT, had the smallest breakdown of domestic FHLDS loans – 1% respectively.
The distribution of all HGS guarantees in NT was 2% in 2021-22.
The average home price for FHLDS buyers was $396,000, with an average down payment of $24,000.


Both the iOS and Mac App Stores present a compelling experience to end-users, yet to date Viscosity is unavailable on both of them. Not a day goes by without an email arriving in our inbox asking when we plan on making an iPhone version, and more recently, asking when Viscosity will be available on the Mac App Store. So rather than continue to answer these requests individually, we thought putting up a blog post answering the issue in depth would be a good idea. However just a warning: unfortunately the news isn't good!
Mac App Store
Like other Mac developers we were initially hesitant to submit Viscosity due to some of the App Store policies (no trial period, no discounted upgrade pricing, support, and so forth), but there is no question that the App Store makes installing software much easier for end users. Ultimately we think it will become the main method Mac users will use to find software, so we made the decision to add Viscosity to the Mac App Store if we could. However we can't.
First a bit of background information. When you first run Viscosity is asks for admin rights (or "root" for the *nix folks). This is necessary so Viscosity can create a network interface for your connection/s, setup your DNS servers, and setup the correct routes for your remote network (among other things). Ultimately it doesn't seem like this should prevent an application from appearing on the App Store. After all, the review process should prevent apps that want admin rights for a nefarious purpose, and there are many, many existing Mac applications that require elevated rights so they can integrate with the system. However point 2.27 of the Mac App Store Review Guidelines forbids this:
Apps that request escalation to root privileges or use setuid attributes will be rejected
As you can see, there isn't much in the way of wiggle room there. While we believe we can work around other restrictive points, unfortunately point 2.27 is pretty much a show stopper. We can only hope that Apple change this rule in the future.
iOS App Store
For a long time now we've been getting emails asking us for an iOS version of Viscosity on the App Store. It's something we'd absolutely love to give you guys however unfortunately, like the Mac App Store, there are a few rules preventing such a release.
The two most notable clashes with the App Store rules are that OpenVPN can't run in the background on iOS (without turning to private APIs), and Viscosity needs elevated rights to make the required network changes. While we hoped iOS 4's multitasking implementation would allow us to do the former, it is unfortunately not "true" multitasking. This leaves the conclusion that there is no hope of a Viscosity for iOS release through the App Store unless Apple make some of their private APIs public.
Another interesting point of possible contention has been raised by the recent removal of VLC from the iOS App Store. VLC was removed due to a possible clash between the GPL and the App Store's Digital Rights Management (DRM) scheme. OpenVPN is also licensed under the GPL, so if it was included in a similar fashion to VLC it may also clash. Luckily we don't believe such a clash would exist with Viscosity as the DRM is applied to the Viscosity app itself (not the OpenVPN binary) which is not licensed under the GPL. However the issue still deserves consideration.
While an official iOS App Store release may be out the window, we're still considering a release for jail-broken devices. We cooked up an experimental version some time ago, so we know it's something we can pull off. However at this stage we're focusing on other products (Viscosity for Windows and Viscosity Server). We will no doubt revisit this option at a later date, so if it's something you'd like to see us focus on make sure you let us know via the forums, Twitter or email!
So as discussed above, Viscosity will not be appearing on either App Store due to policies outside our control. We'd love to release Viscosity for both, so we'll be keeping up dialog with Apple in the hope of a policy change that will allow Viscosity to be submitted. We'll continue to support purchasing Viscosity through our website (and you can even try it out for free for 30 days!) and we hope you will continue to enjoy using it (Mac App Store or not)!


11-Year-Old Autistic Student Charged with Felony Assault
After being grabbed at his middle school, Kayleb Moon-Robinson, an 11-year-old boy with Autism, pushed the officer off of him, resulting in a felony assault charge.
In Lynchburg, Virginia, Kayleb Moon-Robinson, an African American, Autistic 11 year-old 6th grader, was first charged with disorderly conduct. After kicking over a trashcan, Kayleb was ordered to remain in the classroom each day until his classmates had left. After obeying this rule for a period of weeks, Kayleb decided to leave class at the same time as his classmates. When the school officer attempted to grab Kayleb and escort him to the principal’s office, Kayleb shoved the officer away resulting in Kayleb being pushed down to the ground and then hand-cuffed. In April, Kayleb was found guilty of all felony charges.
While this story may sound shocking because the school officer felt so threatened by an 11-year-old autistic boy that the officer charged him with felony assault, what’s more shocking is that Kayleb’s story is not a singular case. Kids across the country, especially minorities, are being pushed into this “school-to-prison pipeline.” According to a report by the Center for Public Integrity (CPI), nationally, six for every 1,000 students were referred to law enforcement. Virginia tops the list among all states with 16 referrals for every 1,000 students. Special-needs students and students of color are overly represented in these referred cases. In Chesterfield County, Virginia, for instance, 3,538 criminal complaints against students were filed over the past three academic years. Over half of these students were black, even though they only represent 26 percent of the enrollment.
People with autism often become involved with the criminal justice system at an early age. Federal law requires public schools to provide special education services to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment possible. Despite this, when a student with a disability displays behavioral problems, such as aggression or making threats, school staff too often rely on law enforcement for help. Unfortunately, once law enforcement is involved, teachers and parents lose much control over the situation.
One 2005 study found that children are far more likely to be arrested at school than they were a generation ago. The vast majority of these arrests are for nonviolent offenses. In most cases, the students are simply being disruptive. Zero-tolerance policies, which set one-size-fits-all punishments for a variety of behaviors, have fed these trends. Ensuring the safety of every student and staff member on campus should be addressed at all IEP meetings for special needs students. Sharing information, considering worst case scenarios, and setting proactive plans in place to be best prepared for an autism-related emergency are the best options for lowering risk and increasing safety.
Parents and school administrators should work together to discover specific behavioral and sensory information about the student, and this information should be used to help all staff respond appropriately. Keeping at-risk kids in class can place educators under pressure to meet accountability measures, but classroom teachers are in a unique position to divert students from the school-to-prison pipeline. There are good resources available on-line and free of charge, https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-43-spring-2013/school-to-prison offers classroom resources and guides to assist classroom teachers to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.
About Jay Nolan Community Services
The mission of Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS) is to enable individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other Developmental Disabilities to live fulfilling lives as members of the community by providing support services customized to their individual needs. Since 1975, JNCS has served over 9,750 people with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities in the community. With over 550 full and part time staff, JNCS ensures each individual is given the opportunity to utilize consultation services, enhanced support, supported employment, supported and independent living options, as well as family support services.


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David Yaegashi’s practice focuses on dispute resolution, representing clients in complex litigation and international arbitration primarily involving intellectual property matters and international business transactions. David also frequently assists companies with internal investigations and compliance matters.
David has extensive experience with intellectual property matters including patent litigation and strategy counseling in a wide variety of technologies, including automotive GPS navigation systems, vehicle safety systems, gaming devices and accessories, and pharmaceuticals. David has represented major international companies in federal district courts across the US and in the International Trade Commission.
David also represents clients in complex international commercial arbitration proceedings arising from international business transactions. He has represented clients in arbitrations under the rules of institutions such as the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR), and Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC).
Before joining the firm, David practiced in New York focusing on US patent litigation.
David also worked for a Canadian life insurance company in Tokyo for several years as a project manager and operations manager before becoming a lawyer.

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How to organize your “snake pit” with consolidation and valve banks
Jun 13, 2019
Breweries and distilleries can be infamous for their “snake pits,” the areas of the facility where transfer hoses can become a tangled mess.
Flow panels and hoses are widely used to route product and cleaning solutions through brewery and distillery piping systems, and they are a cost-effective initial investment. However, as a facility grows, so do the number of connections — and that can quickly get out of control.
These snake pits can pose serious problems for your facility’s efficiency and the safety of your workers. Let’s examine five major risks associated with snake pits, and what you can do about them.
Sep 27, 2018
Caspers Cold Storage & Distribution, Florida’s oldest third-party logistics company, recently opened a new state-of-the-art refrigerated distribution facility in Tampa that is helping transform the company into one of the most dynamic leaders in cold storage distribution today. The 116,000-square-foot facility is key to Caspers’ new business model as a frozen-food storage provider. It includes:
- An 87,000-square-foot, -10°F freezer
- Two -48°F blast cells
- A 16,000-square-foot, 35°F truck dock
- Machine and maintenance rooms
- Offices and employee welfare areas
The facility was designed and built by Stellar, which overcame several building complexities to complete the project quickly and under budget. Here are five lessons companies can learn from Caspers’ new refrigerated distribution facility.
Aug 3, 2017
I see a lot of neat things working in the food and beverage industry, especially because I have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients across different sectors.
Of course, food manufacturers know their product best, because ultimately, it’s their product. However, when it comes to their processing and the technology they use to make their product, I often encourage owners to keep an open mind.
Here’s the thing: Many times, companies can get boxed in and only focus on their particular product and the way things are “typically” done in their industry. Their factories and boardrooms can act as echo chambers for their ideas.


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The Very Last Ladybug War
"A timely tale, given the state of the world, that promotes peace over war, similarities over differences. Young children will "spot" the meaning in the author's latest tale of kindness and understanding. A wonderful idea...to use the everpresent ladybugs to teach us about war and peace." -- Ron Robinson, Host/Weekend Morning Show, CBC Radio, Manitoba
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FIRESTONE -- A tornado touched down in Firestone late June 7. It caused damage to businesses and property, blew over some power lines and dislodged at least one piece of plywood but didn't cause any …
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FIRESTONE -- Weld County officials said the June 7 tornado that started in Firestone caused about $500,000 to businesses and property during its trek through parts of southwest Weld County.
Two homes, amounting to $429,000 in damage, were destroyed. Three other homes sustained damage to at least 50 percent of the structure, according to county officials. The cost of the damage to those homes is a bit more than $100,000.
The tornado also hit two businesses, a feedlot and a dairy. Weld County officials said a fire from a downed power line destroyed one building at the feedlot. The other building loss was the direct result of the tornado. Damage to the dairy was limited to roofs and outbuildings.
County officials said the tornado traveled about six miles and was on the ground for about a half-hour. The tornado also blew over some power lines and dislodged at least one piece of plywood that sailed into a tree No people were injured, but two cattle at a local dairy farm died.
The large tornado dropped down near Weld County roads 19 and 28 shortly after 5 p.m. A family driving home from the class 4A regional golf tournament in Greeley had to turn around on U.S. Highway 85 and wait out the storm in a place of safety.
"I was in the house," said resident Mark McKinney. "A buddy I work with lives up the road. He called me and said there was a tornado over top of the house. It just kept getting bigger and bigger and bigger."
The storm continued northeast, damaging the Cottonwood Dairy on WCR 26 and continuing on toward Platteville. A storm chaser said two cows died.
"Once it left here, it stayed on the ground for probably 20 minutes," McKinney said.
There was no damage to McKinney's home. Down the street, the tornado impaled a large piece of plywood into a tree.
"We were just sitting in the living room. We came out, and it was literally right here," McKinney said from in front of his property on WCR 28. "We watched it come through. It didn't sound like a tornado. It looked more like a dirt devil. But then it intensified, and then there was thunder lightning. it must have lasted 25 minutes."
"It was terrifying," said Karyn Weiner, whose home was in the path of the tornado when it started. "I was at my kids' school over in Frederick, picking them up and bringing them home. I was backing out, saw the tornado out my back window. Then I hopped out and took a video."
Her house survived, but her outbuildings did not.
"We lost a lot of trees," she said. "There's a job site just south of us. Their trailer is up against our house. It's about 10 feet away from the house. I don't know how it didn't get into our house. There's plywood up in the trees."
Weiner said the tornado looked like a land spout at first.
"I got a really cool picture of it from far away," she said. "It looked so tiny. I didn't think it would do that much damage. It was just a baby. But it sat for four or five minutes."
McKinney's wife, Sandy, said they went to the front door once they learned about the tornado.
"Then the alarm went off afterward," she said. "We never had an alarm until it was to the neighbors, and she said she didn't get an alarm either. It happened so fast. In the house, you couldn't hear anything until it was right in front of the house."
The National Weather Service rated the tornado as an EF-1 on the Fujita scale with winds of 99 mph. The storm was on the ground for 7 miles and was 50 yards wide in places. It started two miles northeast of Firestone and ended three miles northwest of Platteville.
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A conversation with thyssenkrupp MULTI CEO Michael Cesarz
by Dr. Lee Gray, EW Correspondent photos courtesy of thyssenkrupp
In November 2019, at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) World Congress in Chicago, your author (LG) had the opportunity to talk with thyssenkrupp MULTI CEO Prof. Michael Cesarz (MC) about the origins of the company’s MULTI product, as well as recent developments.
LG: When MULTI was announced in 2014, was the original intention to develop a system that moved vertically and horizontally?
MC: It was not the initial intention. It was a side product, so to speak. We wanted to create something that went in a loop, but if you want to go in a loop, at some point you have to go horizontal. So, when we created the opportunity — the possibility to go horizontal — we said, “OK, if you can go sideways for 3 m, why not go sideways for 30 m or 300?” It was not the intention to go horizontal.
LG: So, initially, it was a modern version of a paternoster elevator?
MC: In a way, yes. MULTI emerged out of three thoughts: The paternoster was one, along with thyssenkrupp’s TWIN technology that features multiple cabins in one shaft. The third was linear motor technology, which showed that what goes horizontal can definitely go vertical. So, when we put everything together, we were very close to MULTI.
LG: What were other important ideas behind the design?
MC: One intention was to have smaller shafts and reduce the number of shafts to create greater efficiency in the building. This allows architects and developers to think about buildings in a different way. On the forefront of our thinking was not the horizontal at all; it was about getting a denser core, making it cleaner and making it less complicated. The limitation factor of the speed of an elevator system is basically the size of the cabin. If you have 25 people in the car with five destinations, the frequency of the stops and length of your journey could drive you crazy. But with smaller cars, you have fewer occupants, which ultimately means fewer stops and a more enjoyable experience.
This is how we started — with the smaller cabin. We had six to seven people in the first version. Now, we’re up to 11-14 people, because the market’s asking us for bigger cabins. But the challenge is, that means slowing down our system, so we are looking at ways we can speed it up again with higher occupancy limits than what we initially intended. (Cesarz then talked about the development of a MULTI app and building sensors that could be used to track occupants or call elevators in advance, both of which could speed operation by dispatching cars in anticipation of their use.)
LG: Can you provide an update on the MULTI installation in the thyssenkrupp test tower?
MC: We have had the first version of the elevator in the test tower for two years. It’s more or less a handmade version, because it was not industrialized. Now, we’re putting in the second version. This version is intended to get to the certification and the license we need to transport people. To ensure MULTI meets all necessary safety requirements, we will run roughly one million km with four cabins to see which components will fail, if any. We are also evaluating which components are too heavy and if we need to take material out. These are all things we are learning as part of the industrialization process.
LG: Does MULTI include other innovations beyond the drive system?
MC: There are a lot of other, related innovations coming, and we will see some spinoffs from MULTI coming to conventional systems. For example, the brakes. We are looking at a ropeless, multilevel brake system, which is the Holy Grail. If you have that, that would be a big issue for conventional elevators. Other innovations involve the doors. While we have conventional doors, ultimately we want them to have optical sensors to help eliminate the noisy connection between the shaft doors and the cabin doors. If you own a Bentley, you don’t want there to be unnecessary noise to disrupt or impact your driving or riding experience. With traditional elevator systems, a normal cabin has to be heavy to create tensions on the pulleys, but we are much lighter. We take every kilogram out to the benefit of transporting more people and, because we transport with the help of linear motors, it’s not about tension.
LG: Could you talk about MULTI’s energy usage and it how compares to that of other systems?
MC: We approach this from two angles. The first angle is energy consumption. To start, you cannot compare the cabins, because we have multiple cabins in the shaft. You have to compare the whole system. If you compare the whole system, as of today, we probably would use maybe 10% more energy than a traditional system. Is this important? Probably not. Why? With conventional elevators, you have a big machine with ropes, and they have an efficiency of 98%, so there is basically no room for improvement. With linear motors you are sitting at 70-75%. As more people are embracing and coming to linear motor thinking, we will see an increase of efficiency, and this will propel us up to an 80% efficiency rate or more within five years. But the energy costs for MULTI are roughly 70% lower than for a conventional elevator.
Why is that? In Europe, for example, you have to pay the price for the peaks in electricity consumption. You step into the cabin and push the button and then the engine starts, it creates the peak and this peak has to be provided by the energy provider 24/7. But, it goes down very fast because the machines are very efficient. For this peak, let’s assume you have to pay roughly 30 cents for a kilowatt hour. You don’t have these peaks in the MULTI because of the constant flow of the current. Thus, your price per kilowatt hour might sit at 12 cents or even less. This is why the total cost for the energy is lower, although the consumption might be 10% higher. However, this is not just about saving money. Sustainability is also central for thyssenkrupp Elevator, and everything we do as an organization has an environmental or green-building component to it.
LG: Is thyssenkrupp still planning to install the first MULTI system in the proposed East Side Tower in Berlin? (The building was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group for OVG Real Estate.)
MC: When unveiling the MULTI prototype in Rottweil in June 2017 (ELEVATOR WORLD, September 2017), we also announced its first customer: The developers of the Berlin East Side Tower, OVG Real Estate, had planned to install the system to showcase their pioneering ideas of future in-house mobility. Due to a new concept of the building, it was recently decided to not implement the MULTI system. However, thyssenkrupp Elevator has a lot of serious requests worldwide for a specific implementation of MULTI in projects. Our pipeline of potential MULTI projects is well filled. Meanwhile, we have identified a new proposed building in Germany.
LG: When will you be announcing the new building?
MC: We hope to have a mutual agreement in hand when we exhibit at Dubai Expo 2020 in October.
LG: How would MULTI be used in the event of a fire or emergency?
MC: If you think about vertical cities or gigatowers with about 60,000 people in a skyscraper that is 1,600 m tall, you quickly understand that evacuating that many people only via staircases will not be sufficient. With more and more tall buildings being planned around the world, we must start thinking about constructing more elevators that will be safe to use in the event of a fire. What can MULTI do? With a roped elevator, there’s not much you can do. thyssenkrupp installed the first occupant evacuation operations (OEO) elevator system in North America, which allows people to use the elevator in the event of an emergency. But what if the fire is in the shaft? The MULTI shaft not only cannot catch fire, but it has a lot of useful sensors. There are smoke and fire and heat sensors that are required in the day-to-day operation of the MULTI system. So, if a fire is detected, we can let the MULTI motors oscillate, going only up and down or in circles, and this provides the opportunity to send people around the location of the fire. This reduces the amount of people using the stairs and reduces the number of floors they have to use the staircase.
LG: CTBUH has conducted numerous investigations into the concept of skybridges. How could MULTI be employed in these settings?
MC: Vertical cities will not replace road traffic, but the horizontally and vertically moving MULTI can serve as a passenger transport system within them and in between buildings that are there — for instance, connected to each by skybridges. The superfast thyssenkrupp ACCEL moving walk could also be installed on skybridges. Whether MULTI or ACCEL, both would greatly improve safety, as you’d separate the traffic systems between people and automobile transportation. ACCEL transports up to 7,200 people per hour per direction at up to 2 m/s.
The tricky part is the current regulation concerning skybridges, especially when two buildings have multiple towers. What do you do with MULTI running via a skybridge in case of a fire if you have to close the doors of the skybridges? We have to find technical solutions for that. The devil is in the details. If you could define skybridges as raised-level public streets, and thus have the municipality or government assume responsibility over them as opposed to the building owners, you might be able to solve some of the regulatory issues. This is new for this industry, but many things are new for this industry. My take on that is that cities are now in the driver’s seat.
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He eventually established his own publishing and record entity, 2.13.61, to produce books and an album of his own work, as well as materials created by others.
After the break-up of Black Flag, Rollins continued make dramatically charged music. He enjoyed a greater level of commercial success with the Rollins Band in the 1990s. "Liar," perhaps one of Rollins's best-known songs, was featured on the 1994 album Weight. The video for that song got heavy airplay on MTV.
In addition to recording and performing with his group, Rollins began to branch out into acting, appearing in Johnny Mnemonic (1995) with Keanu Reeves and Heat (1995) with Al Pacino. He also continued to do spoken word performances, which were recorded and released over the years. He won a Grammy Award for best spoken word album in 1994 for his recording of his memoir, Get In the Van.
Rollins added television host to his extensive resumé in 2006 with The Henry Rollins Show. On the program, he interviewed an intriguing mix of guests, from William Shatner to Marilyn Manson to John Waters. While this show ended in 2007, Rollins went on to host a program on a California public radio station.
An in-demand writer, Rollins has contributed to such publications as Vanity Fair and LA Weekly. He continues to tour extensively with his spoken word performances, including an appearance at the Claremont Folk Festival in 2013. Rollins also returns to acting from time to time. In 2009, he had a recurring role on the motorcycle gang drama Sons of Anarchy, and has made guest appearances on such shows as Hawaii Five-O.
Never one to rest on his laurels, Rollins remains active in many creative endeavors with his publishing company and record label, as well as with his work as a writer and performer. As he explained to Billboard, "I don't have a whole lot else to do—don't have a girlfriend, don't have a wife, don't have an addiction to anything. I have a lot of ambition, I have a lot of fury, a lot of rage ... It comes out, hopefully, in cool ways."
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Cuomo signs eviction moratorium extension
Saying the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed a measure passed by the New York State Legislature that extends a moratorium on evictions through Aug. 31.
"As we approach the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, it is critical that we continue to protect both New York's tenants and business owners who have suffered tremendous hardship throughout this entire pandemic," Cuomo said. "Extending this legislation will help to ensure that vulnerable New Yorkers and business owners who are facing eviction through no fault of their own are able to keep their homes and businesses as we continue on the road to recovery and begin to build back our economy better than it was before."
Opponents said the measure doesn’t do enough to help landlords and should end earlier.
The protections for tenants and small landlords ended May 1. Under the extension, renters can continue through August to cite economic hardship caused by the pandemic as a reason for not paying their rent. The measure also continues a moratorium on mortgage foreclosures for landlords.
There are penalties for those who misrepresent their financial situation.
Supporters said it’s needed because many New Yorkers are still struggling financially. Sen. Robert Jackson, who represents a district that includes the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, said his constituents have been hit hard by the pandemic and are still “digging out.”
“I have tens of thousands of residents, tenants, that are struggling to survive,” Jackson said.
Senate sponsor Brian Kavanagh, also from Manhattan, said even though infection rates are going down and the number of vaccinated New Yorkers is rising, the pandemic's effects aren’t over, and preventing evictions helps stem the spread of the virus.
“We are not out of the woods yet,” said Kavanagh, who added the bill’s “principle purpose is a public health measure to prevent all of us from getting sick and extending this pandemic unnecessarily.”
Opponents, including many Republicans in the Senate, argue that the moratorium should end sooner.
Sen. Pamela Helming of Canandaigua said the federal Centers for Disease Control recommends that the tenant protections should end June 30. And Cuomo said the state will largely be reopening on May 19.
Helming said extending the measure further only delays a looming housing crisis, and will “kick this can down the road” and lead people to go further into debt.
Sen. Anthony Palumbo, from Long Island, said the measure does not provide enough protections for landlords.
Palumbo said when the current measure runs out, tenants will have to pay back the rent money that they owe. He said many might not have those resources. Landlords, however, hold the deeds to the properties, and if the lack of rent causes them to miss mortgage payments, they will end up in foreclosure.
He said the landlords he represents are not the multimillionaire and billionaire “big, bad landlords,” but people who purchased two- or three-unit buildings.
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Palumbo and others who voted against the measure said the state’s tenants and landlords would benefit more from the $2.4 billion in federal rental assistance relief approved in March. But they said the state has been slow to distribute those funds.
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I've taken the job, I've done the move, I've posted the Instagram, I've lost the weight.
I've done it all.
I've done it for the praise. I've done it for the looks. I've done it to be great.
And along the way, I've seen many things as wrong.
But maybe all of my shortcomings — all of my perceived failures — maybe those were actually my successes.
Maybe taking five years to graduate college instead of four was a success, because I was living so invested in the moment and allowing myself to be imperfect — that I needed that extra time to grow.
Maybe not following my destiny of being a ballet dancer was not my biggest regret, but one of my biggest successes — because I didn't let others perceived thoughts of my choices get in the way of my desire to be "normal."
Maybe me deciding to put my entrepreneurial ventures on hold to figure out me, is one of my greatest accomplishments rather than one of my biggest mistakes.
Because I don't need to be the youngest, prettiest, fittest, nicest, down for anything, most perfect person anymore.
I miss the girl that didn't worry if she said something stupid, the girl that didn't need to please every single person she came across, the girl that didn't feel immense guilt for anything she ever possibly did to wrong someone.
I miss her.
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I miss the girl that could care less about the fanfare.
I want to do things because I want to do them, not because they make more people like me or give me status.
I want to do things for the right reasons, rather than feeling more empty and alone.
I want to do things that actually, truly fill me up.
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The rapper has struck a deal in his federal racketeering case and pled guilty to nine counts of racketeering, conspiracy, firearms offenses, and narcotics trafficking.
He was indicted back in November and had been facing the possibility of life in prison. He faces a minimum sentence of 47 years behind bars, but will likely receive significantly less due to his cooperation with the feds.
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Unexpected visitors interrupt Little Mole one cold winter night.
“Snuggling into her warm bed,” Little Mole hears knocking and discovers Frog, freezing on her doorstep. Just as Little Mole ensconces Frog on her sofa, she hears more knocking. One after another, her woodland friends arrive, seeking shelter from the snow. Wearing comfy nightcap, bathrobe, and slippers, unflappable Little Mole welcomes Squirrel, “shivering in the snow,” Badger, “soaked to the skin,” and cold Mama Chickadee and her babies. Then there’s more banging on the door, and Wolf unexpectedly bursts in, threatening to eat everyone. Fortunately, Badger orders all to attack Wolf, who’s quickly restrained and tethered. Unfazed, Little Mole brews her special soup just in time for more winter visitors. The repetitive device of Little Mole’s woodland friends arriving seriatim does not prepare readers for Wolf’s dramatic entrance unless they have observed his dark shadow ominously lurking outside, arousing suspicion. Watercolor illustrations use line and color to relay the cozy details of Little Mole’s warm, well-stocked burrow, in marked contrast to the dark, snowy, frigid outdoors. In the face of Wolf’s sinister snout and fangs, the friendly, familiar, readily identifiable shapes of Little Mole and friends prove reassuring.
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The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association was officially formed on 14th January 1994 as a Non-Profit Organisation for the benefit of the Seamen of the Cayman Islands; their Spouses and Families.
Mounted as a reminder is the CISA Vision and Mission as agreed by Council:
Our vision is a community where all Seafarers lead healthy, productive and successful lives. We remain steadfast in our mission:
- To assist Caymanian Seafarers and/or their families in need by improving their quality of life; enabling them to live with a sense of dignity; and also advocating for their rights;
- To document and recognize the significant role Seafarers played in the development of the Cayman Islands;
- To encourage young Caymanians to pursue a career in a maritime related field.
This all began on.... August 18th. 1989, when a group of Seamen met in the Town Hall, George Town for an initial informal meeting to discuss the formation of a Seafarers Association. The idea for an organised group was overdue and was spearheaded by Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) D. Evans with Mr. Denby Groves as a prime mover. Amongst those in attendance were Mr. Walsham Connolly, Mr. Michael Johnson, Mr. John Smith, Mr. Richard Arch and Mr. Neils Godfrey, to name a few.
Further meetings were held periodically and Chaired by Mr. Walsham Connolly, but it was not until several years later that a not-for-profit Association was formed and registered (1994). The first Office was one room in a building owned by Government located at the rear of the compound behind the Public Library and leased at a peppercorn rent.
The Objectives of the Association included:
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? Support and protection of the Character, status and interests of seamanship generally in the Cayman Islands.
? Promotion of the occupation of seamanship and information related thereto.
? Development and support of plans, programmes and funds for the assistance and benefit of, or which may be calculated to advance or improve the status of needy seamen and/or their families in the Cayman Islands.
? Development and operation of a seamen’s Library, to include a comprehensive history of the seafaring tradition of the Cayman Islands, emphasising the importance of the maritime industry to the culture and socio-economic development of these Islands.
? Erection of a seamen’s monument.
? Development of facilities for accommodation and social interaction of transient as well as local seamen.
? Promotion of registration and recognition of the association worldwide.
? Raising funds to finance the objectives of the Association.
? Acquisition of property to meet the needs of the Association.
? Investment of funds not immediately needed to meet operating expenses.
Rudy’s vision was that the Seamen of the Island should continue to meet together not only for fellowship, camaraderie and friendship, but to pursue shared interests and aims.
The full value of the contribution of the seafarers to the revenue and development of the Islands, beginning in the early 1950’s was beginning to be fully acknowledged and appreciated. Cayman Islands seamen have a rich heritage....(to be continued)


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When it comes to taking care of a goldfish, there are a few essential things you need to have. I was nervous at first and wondered what do I need for a goldfish.
These items help create a suitable environment for your aquatic friend, ensuring their health and well-being.
What Do I Need for a Goldfish?
To provide a suitable and comfortable habitat for your goldfish, there are several essential items you’ll need. Here’s a list of things you should consider:
- Aquarium or Fish Tank: Choose an appropriate-sized tank to accommodate the size and number of goldfish you plan to keep. A larger tank is generally better for their well-being.
- Filtration System: A reliable aquarium filter is crucial for maintaining clean and healthy water. Look for a filter that suits the size of your tank and provides adequate filtration capacity.
- Water Conditioner: Use a water conditioner to remove chlorine and harmful chemicals from tap water before adding it to the tank. This helps create a safe and suitable environment for your goldfish.
- Aquarium Heater (optional): While goldfish are coldwater fish, if you live in a region with colder temperatures or want to maintain a stable temperature, you may consider an aquarium heater to keep the water within the ideal range.
- Substrate: Choose a substrate, such as gravel or sand, to line the bottom of the tank. Ensure it is suitable for goldfish and easy to clean.
- Decorations and Plants: Provide hiding spots, caves, and plants for your goldfish to explore and feel secure. Ensure any decorations are smooth and won’t harm the fish.
- Fish Food: Goldfish require a balanced diet of high-quality fish food. Look for specially formulated goldfish food that provides essential nutrients and suits their dietary needs.
- Fish Net: A net is handy for safely transferring your goldfish during tank maintenance or when needed.
- Water Test Kit: Regularly monitor water parameters like pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels using a water test kit. This helps ensure a healthy aquatic environment for your goldfish.
- Maintenance Supplies: Keep supplies like a siphon or gravel vacuum, algae scraper, and clean buckets for regular tank cleaning and maintenance.
Remember to research and understand the specific care requirements of goldfish to provide them with an environment that promotes their well-being and allows them to thrive.
What Size Tank Do I Need for a Goldfish?
To ensure the well-being of your goldfish, it’s important to provide them with a tank that is appropriate in size.
Goldfish can grow quite large, and they produce more waste compared to other fish.
- It is recommended to have a minimum tank size of 20 gallons (75 liters) for a single goldfish.
If you plan to keep multiple goldfish, you will need a larger tank to accommodate their size and waste production.
- For example, two common goldfish would require a tank of at least 40 gallons (150 liters).
Keep in mind that these are minimum recommendations, and providing a larger tank will offer more swimming space and better water quality for your goldfish.
What Type of Filtration System Do I Need for a Goldfish?
A reliable filtration system is crucial for maintaining a healthy and clean environment for your goldfish. Goldfish produce more waste compared to other fish, which can quickly accumulate and impact water quality.
When choosing a filtration system, opt for one that provides both mechanical and biological filtration.
- Mechanical filtration removes debris and waste particles from the water, while biological filtration helps establish beneficial bacteria that break down harmful substances.
Look for a filter that is specifically designed for the size of your tank and has a sufficient flow rate to handle the waste production of your goldfish.
Regular maintenance, such as cleaning or replacing filter media, is necessary to ensure the filter functions optimally.
What Kind of Food Do I Need for a Goldfish?
Goldfish have specific dietary needs, and providing them with a balanced and nutritious diet is essential for their health and well-being.
- high-quality commercial goldfish food that is specifically formulated for their nutritional requirements
- a mix of plant matter and protein.
- pellets or flakes designed for goldfish
- spirulina or vegetables
- fish meal or shrimp
Feed them the appropriate amount of food and avoid overfeeding, as excess food can lead to water quality issues.
Additionally, you can supplement their diet with occasional treats like freeze-dried or fresh foods, such as bloodworms or blanched vegetables, to provide variety and enrichment.
What Maintenance Supplies Do I Need for a Goldfish?
Proper maintenance is essential to keep your goldfish tank clean and their environment healthy. Here are some essential maintenance supplies you’ll need:
- Gravel Vacuum or Siphon: Use a gravel vacuum or siphon to remove debris and waste from the substrate during water changes. This helps maintain good water quality.
- Algae Scraper or Pad: An algae scraper or cleaning pad is useful for removing algae buildup from the sides of the tank. Choose a tool that is safe for use on your tank’s material.
- Clean Buckets: Have clean buckets designated for water changes to avoid cross-contamination. These buckets should only be used for aquarium-related purposes.
- Water Test Kit: Regularly monitor water parameters like ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH levels using a water test kit. This allows you to ensure optimal water conditions for your goldfish.
- Dechlorinator or Water Conditioner: Treat tap water with a dechlorinator or water conditioner before adding it to the tank. This removes harmful chemicals, such as chlorine or chloramine, and makes the water safe for your goldfish.
By having these maintenance supplies on hand and following a regular cleaning and maintenance routine, you can provide a clean and healthy living environment for your goldfish.
Do I Need a Filter for a Goldfish Bowl?
While goldfish bowls may be visually appealing, they are not the ideal environment for goldfish.
Goldfish produce more waste compared to other fish, and without proper filtration, waste can accumulate quickly, leading to poor water quality and health issues for the fish.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to use a filtration system even for goldfish kept in bowls. A small, appropriately sized filter can help:
- remove debris, toxins, and excess nutrients
- keep the water cleaner and healthier
Additionally, regular water changes are essential to maintain good water quality in a goldfish bowl, as no filter can replace the benefits of regular water maintenance.
Can I Keep Goldfish with Other Fish in the Same Tank?
When considering tankmates for your goldfish, it’s important to choose compatible fish species that have similar care requirements and temperament.
- Goldfish are generally peaceful but can be prone to nibbling on slower-moving or long-finned fish.
- Goldfish produce more waste compared to many tropical fish, which can lead to higher nutrient levels and impact the water quality in a shared tank.
If you plan to keep goldfish with other fish, it is recommended to select sturdy, coldwater fish species that can tolerate the same water temperature and have similar size requirements.
Are Goldfish Easy to Take Care Of?
Goldfish are generally considered to be relatively easy to take care of, especially when compared to some other fish species. They have hardy constitutions and can adapt well to a variety of environments.
Goldfish have some specific care requirements that need to be met. These include:
- providing a suitable tank or pond with adequate space
- maintaining good water quality through filtration and regular water changes
- feeding them a balanced diet.
- monitoring water parameters, such as temperature, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels,
With proper care, a suitable habitat, and regular attention, goldfish can make wonderful pets and can be enjoyable to care for.
What Do Goldfish Like to Play With?
Goldfish do not have the same concept of play as some other animals, and their natural behavior revolves more around foraging, exploring, and swimming.
There are a few ways you can provide enrichment and stimulation for your goldfish:
- Tank Decorations: Adding various tank decorations like caves, tunnels, and plants can create a more engaging and stimulating environment for your goldfish. They can swim through or around these objects, providing mental and physical stimulation.
- Floating Objects: Goldfish may interact with floating objects such as ping pong balls or floating toys. These objects can create some interest and encourage the goldfish to investigate and interact with their environment.
- Live Plants: Adding live aquatic plants to the tank not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also provides natural hiding spots and grazing areas for goldfish. They can nibble on the plants and explore their surroundings.
Ensure that any objects or decorations added to the tank are safe and do not pose a risk of injury or harm to the goldfish.
While they may not play in the traditional sense, providing a stimulating environment with suitable tank decorations and live plants can enhance their overall well-being.
Providing the right care for a goldfish requires a few key elements.
By having the necessary items such as a tank, filtration system, appropriate food, and maintenance supplies, you can create a comfortable and thriving habitat for your goldfish.
Remember to keep researching here with plenty more goldfish articles to understand their specific needs to ensure they lead a happy and healthy life.
Thanks for visiting HelpUsFish.com for this article. Check out our home page and search bar with hundreds of aquatic or marine life articles to choose from. Bye for now!
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A day after Congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was detained by Uttar Pradesh Police as she was on her way to Sonbhadra where ten people were shot dead, TMC delegation also decided to paradrop, making the incident political. However, the TMC took to Twitter and said that its delegation wa detained at the Varanasi airport. The TMC delegation comprises of Derek O'Brien, Sunil Mondal, Abir Ranjan Biswas and Uma Saren.
Taking to Twitter, Mamata Banerjee's party claimed that the ADM and the SP has not informed under which sections they are being detained. They also alleged that the Police said that they are acting 'as told from topmost'. Trinamool's Derek O Brien also said that the party delegation will cooperate and they will procede to Sonbhadra soon. Here is the tweet:
In an unprecedented incident, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also detained in Uttar Pradesh's Narayanpur on Friday while she was on her way to Sonbhadra shootout over a land dispute killed 10. Initially, she was stopped mid-way to Sonbhadra in Narayanpur by the UP Police, following which she staged a dharna, along with other Congress leaders. Speaking to media, she said that she just want to meet the families of the victims of Sonbhadra firing incident, alleging that the UP administration is not allowing her to go. She added that she will sit on dharna peacefully. She also targeted the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government in the state over rising crime and lawlessness in UP.
"Just want to go and meet families of victims(Sonbhadra firing case), I even said will take only 4 people with me. Yet administration is not letting us go there. They should tell us why we are being stopped. We will continue to sit here peacefully," Vadra said speaking to news agency ANI.
Minutes later the dharna, the Congress General Secretary was taken to a Guest House by the police after she was stopped on her way to meet victims of firing case in Sonbhadra, in the light of the section 144 imposed in the area. "They can do whatever they want. We have come here only to meet the family peacefully. I don't know where we ar being taken," she said speaking to reporter after being detained.
Speaking over the incident on Friday, UP CM Yogi Adityanath assured that strict action will be taken against the accused in the matter.
"29 criminals arrested till now, a single barrel gun, 3 double-barrel guns and a rifle have been seized. Whoever is found responsible for this incident, strictest action will be taken against them," he said.


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John Kerry didn’t have a good weekend. After days of hectic shuttle diplomacy, Hamas and Israel remain locked in conflict. Moreover, Israeli politicians have spent the weekend slamming Kerry for his ceasefire proposals.
Israel’s anger at the American Secretary of State is significant. Cabinet officials have thrown scorn upon his very character: Kerry is “incapable of handling the most basic matters, was one remark.
As I noted back in April, these tensions have been bubbling for months. Divided by ideology (liberal v conservative), personality (academic v Special Forces officer) and philosophy, Obama and Netanyahu are very different men. Combined with their disagreements on the issues, these two leaders neither like, nor trust each other. Their mutual disdain… Read More
Channel 4 journalist Jon Snow has tweeted a "deep apology" for presenting photos of injured Syrian as if they were Gazan children. It’s good to correct the record, of course, but careless tweets are not really the problem with his reporting. His broadcasts reflect the anguish of millions who identify with his passion about the "innocent children too broken by battle to survive".
No, the real problem is political; Snow has three disabling illusions about Hamas.
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"Why not speak to Hamas directly? You haven’t got the courage!"… Read More
Here’s the problem with the West’s handling of Russia: we talk the talk but we don’t walk the walk. And strongmen like Vladimir Putin respect action. Dialogue is just another chance to obfuscate.
Newsweek has a fascinating front-cover on the private life of Putin, and the Telegraph will be sharing more details tomorrow. What emerges is the classic psychological profile of an authoritarian: gets up late, rarely speaks to anyone, removed from the bureaucracy, given a cool nickname by his subordinates (“the Tsar”) and has obviously come to regard himself as indispensable to the life of his nation. It’s typical of someone who has been in office too long for them to come to believe that the country literally… Read More
The Russians need to tread very carefully over their threat to seize the assets of British companies in Russia. This is the kind of action that is guaranteed to turn a country into an international pariah, one that is shunned by the international community and isolated from the norms of diplomatic contact.
Iran's international isolation, you will remember, began when the Revolutionary Guards overran the American Embassy in Tehran in the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution, and then proceeded to hold 52 American diplomats and citizens hostage for 444 days. To the best of my knowledge no one was killed during that incident, but this violent violation of American interests confirmed the Iranian regime's status as an… Read More
“Nineveh city was a city of sin. The jazzin' and a-jivin' made a terrible din.” So starts Michael Hurd’s Jonah-Man Jazz, the Sixties incarnation of a long artistic tradition of celebrating the biblical Nineveh as a city of loose living. Sure, God sends the lugubrious Jonah to threaten the city with destruction if it doesn’t repent, but writers always prefer to focus on the fun than the moralising. Even the most apocalyptic of morality plays on the subject, Thomas Lodge and… Read More
To judge by the conflicting reports coming from rebel Ukrainian leaders on the issue of whether they have access to the powerful Buk anti-aircraft missile system – believed to have brought down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 – it is clear that Putin's proxies are nothing more than an undisciplined rabble.
In an interview with Reuters, Alexander Khodakovsky, the commander of the rebels' Vostok Battalion, said that the rebels did possess this type of missile system. He even admitted that it could now have been sent back to Russia in order to remove any evidence of its presence in rebel-held territory.
But in another interview with the BBC, Alexander Borodai, the self-styled prime minister of rebel-held Donetsk, insists that there… Read More
What is Hamas trying to achieve by firing rockets into Israel? I’m not asking about its right to do so, or what the alternatives are, or the pros and cons of the whole 70-year-old dispute. I’m asking a narrower strategic question. What are the people who run Gaza trying to achieve by lobbing ordnance across the border?
When I posed the question on Twitter, my normally vocal anti-Israel readers went quiet. My pro-Israel readers, naturally, were full of explanations: Hamas was deliberately provoking a response so as to gain international sympathy, they said; it was consciously hoping for… Read More
Over the past couple of days, as the debate over Israel’s military intervention in Gaza has raged, I’ve noticed the same phrase being repeated. It’s basically a variation on the following: “Yes, Israel has a right to defend itself. But the response must be proportionate. And what we’re seeing is anything but proportionate.”
Nick Clegg has joined this chorus, accusing Israel of imposing a "disproportionate form of collective punishment" on the Palestinian people. His words were echoed on Monday by the United Nations Relief and Works agency,… Read More
It is hard to believe that after more than a hundred European citizens have perished as a result of a Russian-made missile being fired at an aircraft, European leaders still cannot wake up to the fact that they have a responsibility to act on their behalf, and make sure no such atrocity as the Malaysia Airlines crash happens again.
Yet to judge by yesterday's meeting of European foreign ministers, it's as though last week's disaster in eastern Ukraine never happened. Impose meaningful sanctions against Moscow in… Read More
It is a fact of American life that even though far fewer than half the adult population attend church on a weekly basis, atheism remains an outright taboo in many corners of the country.
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Police Stations, Civic Architecture, and Story Ideas
Is excellent individual design what public buildings should aspire to, or is there still a place for civic architecture?
Controversial comment: I love Los Angeles. One of the things I like best about America's second city (sorry Chicago...) is its contemporary architecture and design scene. Some here at GOVERNING (Chris Swope) scoff when I describe the wonders of Disney Hall or the excitement of visiting Eric Owen Moss's Stealth building in Culver City. But I tend to swoon. However, a recent conversation with L.A. design boffin Frances Anderton has had me rethinking my enthusiasm for all things cutting edge.
Anderton is the host of DnA, a wonderful half-hour radio show that explores the world of design and architecture. (It's available as a podcast here.) She recently invited me onto her program to discuss how new, architecturally cutting edge police stations such as Hollenbeck Station in East L.A. compare to the division stations of the past (many of which I wrote about in my recent book, "L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City.")
I'm a big fan of the new Hollenbeck station. It's clearly and indisputably a vast improvement on urban forts such as Central Division station. But as I was preparing for my interview with Frances, I found myself wondering if something had been lost in the rush to embrace the avant garde. Compare Hollenbeck to, say, the old Northeast station in Highland Park. The first is the creation of an architect. It's hip. It's edgy. It could be anywhere (in L.A.). Don't get me wrong: Hollenbeck is sensitively sited to create an attractive urban plaza (complete with free Wi-Fi). But it's a different beast than the old the Highland Park station -- a building that exudes authority and reads to every passerby, "police."
That's the question my conversation with Frances got me thinking about: Is excellent individual design what public buildings should aspire to, or is there still a place for civic architecture? Take a look at the photos above and share your thoughts.


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Arsenal have submitted a bid for the services of Albert Sambi Lokonga of Anderlecht, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners’ priority for this summer’s transfer window remains to secure a creative attacking midfielder. They’ve long been trying to sign Martin Odegaard on a permanent basis after the Norwegian impressed manager Mikel Arteta while on loan in the second half of 2020-21, but as things stand, he seems set to remain at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti planning for 2021-22 with him.
However, Arsenal need reinforcements in other areas as well, including deeper midfield roles, and this is where the 21-year-old Anderlecht man comes in. Like Odegaard, Dani Ceballos is on his way back to Real, and Granit Xhaka could be sold to AS Roma with Jose Mourinho keen to take him to the Italian capital.
Arsenal’s offer for Lokonga amounts to around €15 million, while the Belgian side, who aren’t opposed to a sale, want closer to €20m.
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The NFL will stop mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic vaccinated players, according to memos distributed Saturday that described a major shift in the league's approach to the pandemic.
The new protocols, which take effect next week, could allow the virus to spread undetected through locker rooms, and could increase opportunities for infected but otherwise healthy players to participate in games.
The NFL and NFLPA announced the "more targeted testing plan" in a statement, along with "more flexibility" for players "to attend meetings virtually" and opportunities for "high-risk players" to opt out of the remainder of the season.
The revised NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols will end regular weekly testing of asymptomatic, fully vaccinated individuals. A major shift amidst the emergence of the Omicron variant and over 150 (mostly asymptomatic) players testing positive this past week.
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— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 18, 2021
The changes come two days after the NFL eased its return-to-play protocol for players who test positive, one day after three games were postponed, and at the end of a week in which the virus sent over 100 players to the league's reserve/COVID-19 list.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a Saturday memo, however, that "roughly two-thirds" of cases among NFL players and staff this week have been asymptomatic, while "most of the remaining individuals have only mild symptoms."
Those facts, amid what NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills called "a new phase of the pandemic," led to Saturday's change, which some experts believe endangers not only players themselves but their family members and people they come into contact with away from football.
The move further incentivizes vaccination, which experts widely believe to be a sports league's biggest weapon in battles against the pandemic. (Unvaccinated players will continue to test daily.) But new variants of the virus, including the Omicron variant, have been spread to and by vaccinated players and coaches. The new protocols, sports epidemiologist Zach Binney said in text messages Saturday, represent the NFL "basically announcing that they're giving up on infection control."
"These new protocols will result in everyone in the NFL coming into contact with COVID," Binney said. "The hope is if you're vaccinated — and especially if you're boosted — you'll be able to fight off the virus with no or mild symptoms. But unless you're boosted it's quite likely you'll contract the virus and perhaps spread it to others, as well."
The protocols shift responsibility for a given person's health and safety from the collective to the individual. Players will "retain the option to attend meetings virtually and wear a mask within the facility," Goodell wrote in his memo. Players and their families will also be given access to daily testing. Teams will even distribute at-home tests and allow players to self-report positives — either their own or a family member's.
But without a requirement, many players — including some who feel the NFL should do away with COVID-19 protocols altogether — will have incentive to decline testing, because a positive test would rule them out of games.
Many of those players, even when infected, feel well enough to play. Sills said earlier this week that many of the 100-plus who've tested positive this week would not have even sought a test based on symptoms. Washington Football Team doctor Tony Casolaro told reporters Saturday that of his team's 23 players who tested positive this week, only two would have been held out of practice solely based on symptoms.
Some experts caution that, although evidence among young, healthy, vaccinated people suggests little susceptibility to severe disease, it does not suggest zero risk. "We still get a small percentage of athletes who develop long-COVID symptoms," Cameron Wolfe, a Duke infectious disease professor who has advised major sports organizations, said earlier this week. Professional athletes in several sports have suffered from the effects of COVID weeks and months after contracting it.
For those unwilling to take that risk, or pass it on to loved ones, the NFL on Saturday introduced a new opt-out clause. Players with certain conditions that create "higher risk" related to COVID-19 have until 2 p.m. Monday to, if they choose, opt out of the remainder of the 2021 season. They will not be paid and cannot reverse the decision.
Under the new protocols, meanwhile, players will be subject to enhanced daily symptom screenings. Any player who reports or exhibits symptoms will be isolated and tested immediately. It's unclear, though, how or whether team doctors will enforce or incentivize self-reporting.
NFL doctors can also select certain players, position groups or "staff cohorts" for "strategic, targeted spot testing." That selective testing will be designed to prevent outbreaks, or based on contact tracing on a case-by-case basis. The exact procedure for the "targeted testing" program has not yet been finalized, Sills said, but he assured that it would be led by medical experts and not based on performance.
“We're trying to test smarter," Sills said.
The NFL has already mandated booster shots for top-tier staffers. On Saturday, it once again encouraged boosters but stopped short of mandating vaccination for players. The new protocols do not require boosters for a player to be considered vaccinated and exempt from mandatory regular testing.
The updated protocols will go into effect after this weekend's games. Beginning the following week, the NFL will introduce stricter limits on the "essential football personnel" permitted in team facilities.
Whether some of the more intensive protocols implemented earlier this week — which include mandatory masking indoors and limits on in-person gatherings — will stay in place throughout the rest of the season remains to be determined.
"In many respects, Omicron appears to be a very different illness from the one that we first confronted in the spring of 2020," Goodell said in his memo. As the league heads into 2022, it's going to treat it like one.

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My roommate’s birthday is coming up and she’s been on an elimination diet for a few weeks now. I’ve been wanting to make her some kind of cake but it has to be gluten and dairy free- okay, got that. Simple, right? It also has to be soy free, egg free, corn free, and so many other frees, um…
Then it hit me: smoothies. Once upon a time, I dated a man that made a lot of smoothies. They tasted so good, were chock full of protein and freshness, and they were free of all the usual allergens (minus the nuts). This recipe was inspired by those: the fruit is the main source of sugar, there’s a nut butter for extra protein and umph, and darn it all if it isn’t paleo and whole food only. Plus it’s a good source of fat from the coconut and nuts. I made this for the lovely Jennifer on her birthday. And we like it. A lot. Components of this recipe are adapted from Elana’s Pantry’s Vegan Raspberry Streusel Bars .
For the base crust:
1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts or pecans or a combination
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
Preheat the oven to 350. Blend nuts in the food processor until fine. Add the vanilla and oil and pulse until it can be pressed into a dish. Press the crust into an 8×8 pyrex dish. Bake 10-12 minutes.
For the topping:
1 cup nuts, split into half cups (I used all walnuts)
1/4 cup (scant) coconut oil
1 Tablespoon agave (feel free to leave this out)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
pinch of salt
While the crust is baking, combine all of the ingredients (except half of the nuts) in the food processor. Add the remaining nuts and pulse just for a moment. That will leave you with some nice chunks that get crispy. Set aside.
For the Filling:
1/2 cup fruit jam
1 cup blueberries (any berry will do)
4 teaspoons peanut butter
When the bottom crust is done, spread the fruit jam over the crust. Then spread the berries evenly over the jam. Using a 1/2 teaspoon, drop little dollops of peanut butter evenly amongst the blueberries. Finally, sprinkle the topping all over. Return to the oven and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Turn up to 375 and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
It’s good hot, warm, with almond milk poured over it, or the next day for breakfast. You can cut it into bars, or do what we did: eat it right out of the dish.

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