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One cold Chandigarh morning in 2012, my little son Gautam, then about 9 years old, was sitting atop his bunk bed and seriously writing away. Nothing could disturb him. After a couple of hours he jumped down. “I’ve finished the story!” Soon my elder son Siddharth started reviewing the manuscript with him. Neat cursive writing spread over several left over pages of a previous year’s school red-and-blue lined notebook. Together they made a few changes here and there, and then they were satisfied. The story was made into a “book” and copies were distributed to the boys’ classmates before we moved from Chandigarh a month later.
The Kid who was ‘Extreme’ – The Wizard of Fire
One day a watch mysteriously falls into Ron’s backyard. Was he chosen by someone to save the world? Was it just a watch that fell from the sky? Will he use it for good or bad?
Read the story to find out.
It All Starts
It all started on a cold winter morning.
“Time for my mission,” Ron said as he tossed off his blankets and yawned. He quickly got dressed and ran down.
“Slow down and don’t keep running. You’ll fall and get hurt,” his mom complained.
“I get it. You don’t have to keep telling me,” he answered back.
“Eat quickly and get moving!” his mom kept nagging him.
“Fine, fine and for the last time fine,” said Ron getting annoyed.
She continued talking “Oh! And Ron I forgot. What time do I pick you up?”
No answer… Still no answer… Ron had left!
Ron was walking, about to ditch school when, “Oh man! I forgot my watch!” he exclaimed.
He quickly ran home. When he entered the door, “Whoa!”
Ron had slipped and he fell on the floor.
“Why is it slippery?” he wondered.
Just then his mom heard the noise and came into the room.
“Now do you see why I tell you not to run inside the house? I was cleaning the floor. Anyway, you forgot your watch, didn’t you?” his mom scolded him.
“OK, now give me my watch,” Ron said softly. His mom handed him his watch and he left.
He was on his way when he decided to ditch school. He moved off the footpath and hid behind a tree. He dumped his bag right on the spot and opened it.
Inside were cool gadgets and a spy uniform, not school notebooks and a sports track suit!
He changed really fast so that no one could see him. Zzzzzp! He zipped on his suit.
After that he pressed a button on his bag and… Wham! His bag disappeared, only his gadgets were strewn all over the grass!
Then he typed something on his watch and… Wham! A spy case appeared! He stuffed the gadgets in the case.
Once again he typed something and… Wham! He himself disappeared!
Time For A Mission
It took a while for Ron to appear but he eventually reached the School of Spy (SS).
He walked around for sometime and found the Front Office (FO). The FO was where all missions were assigned.
The Chairman, Mr. John Richards said, “Come in, Ron.”
“What’s my mission?” Ron asked curiously.
“All you have to do is kill the Wizard of Fire and retrieve the Primal Ring, which sounds easy, but actually isn’t. It takes a lot of effort to kill the Wizard. Plus the Primal Ring grants any wish the holder asks for,” Mr Richards said.
“Sounds easy,” Ron said casually.
“You will need these gadgets,” Mr Richards said showing him a handwritten list:
“I’ll get that creep!” Ron said confidently.
“One more thing,” Mr Richards said, “the Wizard has the Primal Ring!”
“Now that is bad!” Ron said stunned.
Where In The World?
After that long talk with the Chairman, Ron had to pick only those gadgets that he needed.
So he sat down on a chair in the corridor and arranged his case. “Light Saber, Dark Saber, Fusion Gloves, Inviso Shield… Yep! Got everything,” he said softly.
He coincidentally had only what he needed!
Now he typed something on his watch and… Wham! Ron had disappeared!
When he reappeared in a volcano, “Hmmm…. he lives in a volcano. That explains why he’s the Wizard of ‘Fire’. But where on Earth am I?!”
The Final Brawl
Ron started walking around aimlessly. He kept wandering. For a minute… for a few hours! Finally he reached a dead-end.
When he was about to turn back, he turned around again. Something didn’t seem right.
For a minute he pushed the wall with all his might. “Heave ho… heave ho…,” he panted as he pushed against the wall.
Finally the door moved! It was a revolving door!
When he emerged on the other side, he was shocked. The Wizard of Fire was sitting on his throne in the centre of the room!
“Who dares enter my secret lair,” he said in a booming voice. “Oh! So it’s a little shrimpy wretch.”
“We’ll see who the shrimp is now!” Ron said, as he beamed into the Wizard`s eyes and charged forward with his Light and Dark Sabers.
He was about to hit the wizard when, “O Primal Ring! Shield me!”
At once a shield protected the Wizard.
“So that’s the ring you possess, eh?” Ron thought, amazed at the power of the ring.
“Fusion Gloves! Go!” he said as he fused the two sabers together.
Once again he charged forward with the newly formed Fusion Saber. Although it had double the power of each saber fused into one, it didn`t penetrate the shield of the Primal Ring.
“O Primal Ring! Kill this wretch!”
Immediately a fireball shot at Ron.
“Yeah, yeah! What`s so great? Inviso Shield! Go!”
An invisible shield protected Ron, but the fireball shattered the shield into a few million pieces. Ron was burnt all over and black in colour due to the burns and ash on his face.
“This is the limit!” Ron muttered as he typed something on his watch.
He disappeared for a minute.
“Where did that little wretch go?”
He reappeared behind the Wizard and slashed him with the saber with all his might.
“Aaaah!” he screamed as he fell to the ground.
The Wizard was now dead and gone.
Ron took the Primal Ring off the Wizard’s finger.
“O Primal Ring, heal my burns and take me to the SS.”
Ron’s burns were healed and he was teleported back to the SS. He was right in the FO.
“Mission accomplished Sir. Here is the Primal Ring.” He handed it to him proudly.
“Excellent work Ron, if there’s anything we can do for you.”
“Yes, you can get me home in my school clothes with my school bag.”
Mr. Richards snapped his fingers and there Ron was in front of his house. He rang the doorbell.
His mom came and answered the door, “WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, YOUNG MAN?”
“I actually got detention after school.” Ron said.
“This time I believe you, come in but you have to study.”
“Uh oh!” Ron thought, “What will I study? I might as well study something or the other, but first I will enter the house.”
Until his next mission!
Copyright © February 2012 by
Gautam Manay Yajaman
Siddharth Manay Yajaman

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The decision to be made with respect to the end vise is whether the support plate should be mounted to on the inside or on the outside of the stretcher. Mounting the plate on the inside of the stretcher reduces the reach of the vise - it can't open as far, because the support plate is back from the edge by a couple of inches. But mounting the plate on the outside of the stretcher means that we need to add some support structure for the inner jaw of the vise, which the legs would have provided if we'd mounted the plate on the inside.
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So drill the benchdog holes through the MDF layer. Begin by laying out their positions. You'll want these to be precise, so that the distances between the holes are consistent. The vises you are using will constrain your benchdog spacing. My front vise worked most naturally with two rows of holes four inches apart, my end vise with two pairs of rows, with four inches between the rows and eight inches between the pairs. Because of this, I decided on a 4" by 4" pattern.
Thread the rods through one of the legs, then set the leg flat on the table. Insert dowels into the dowel holes. Place the matching stretchers into place. Put dowels into the dowel holes at the top end of the stretchers. Place the other leg onto the threaded rod and settle it down onto the dowels. You'll probably have another opportunity to whack away with your rubber mallet.
I'd decided on an oil-and-wax finish. Oil finishes are by no means the toughest. In fact, they're really rather pathetic, so far as protecting the wood goes. But they're easy to apply, and not even the toughest finish will stand up to the abuse that a workbench will suffer, so it's more important that it be easy to repair. Wax is usually used to add a high gloss. On a bench, it's there to keep glue from sticking.
I’m building my second bench. I built the first years ago with wood from old machinery pallets – mostly oak and maple. Mortised the legs into the base, and pegged ’em with 1″ dowels. Of course, the legs warped a bit, but that made everything tighter and stronger. The top is 2″ thick Ash, one board cut in half and joined side to side. Wrapped a maple apron around the top, and I think I screwed the top from underneath to the leg braces. Solid. Over time, built a cabinet under for 3 drawers and a small cabinet door. Works for me.
Another comprehensive book by Taunton Press, Wood Flooring is extremely informative, not to mention visually compelling. From subfloors to finishing, and everything in between, you can be sure this is the only book you will ever need on the subject. My favourite chapter was on inlays and curves: using jigs and templates to add circular inlays to a floor, laying out and installing laminated curves, even working with stone and metal inlays … there’s a lot to learn in that one chapter alone. Much of it could be adapted to making furniture. If you want to lay a basic wood floor this book will help you add lasting value and beauty to your home. If you’re looking to one-up your super handy DIY brother-in-law, you can start here too.
I don't see anywhere you mentioned the over all length of the bench top. A piece of 1 1/2" x 25" x 8' glued edge oak at Lumber Liquidators costs $192 including tax. Two piece is almost $400! Would that be better if I use two IKEA 1 1/4" x 25" x 74" solid Beech ($99 each plus tax) on top of a layer of 3/4" Birch plywood. That would be 3 1/4" over all.
This was not actually a tutorial post to the woodworking plan ideas but the aim of the post was to give some easy and free woodworking ideas to the readers. If you have some time to entertain yourself and also willing to add some new stuff to your furniture you can take any idea from the list and start working on it. Be sure to see both post tutorial and video tutorials of the plan you have selected, it will make you understand everything nicely.
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Cabinetmaking at the highest level is an art, a discipline, a philosophy–even a way of life–in addition to being a useful craft. In this book one of the greatest living cabinetmakers reflects on the deeper meanings of his craft and explains for less accomplished workers how the right attitudes toward materials, tools, and time can increase the joys of this complex activity. Craftspeople in every medium will be inspired by this account of getting started and developing habits that lessen the difficulties of a complex craft.
Another odd design feature of the Windsor Design is its dog holes. While this bench provides a variety of dog holes and even offers numerous pegs and dowels to go along with it, the dog holes are not spaced as closely or with as much variation as you see with many other benches. Ultimately, this means that smaller workpieces may not be able to use the dog holes and pegs as well.

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The Philadelphia Phillies might be closing in on their first big acquisition of the season, reportedly nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal is in the final stages and could be finalized within the next 24 hours.
If the deal becomes official and Bruce lands with the Phillies, he should provide an excellent source of left-handed power for a team that has reportedly been seeking it for weeks.
Bruce hit 14 home runs, 11 doubles and collected 28 RBI across 47 games with the Mariners this season. While his .212 batting average is low, his ability to play first base and the corner outfield along with his power from the left side fills a need for Philadelphia.
He is under contract through the 2020 season with a $14.5M annual salary in 2019 and 2020. Bruce could see time in left field on days when Andrew McCutchen shifts to center field, but he’ll primarily provide power off the bench.

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The man, named in court as Jorge Manuel Mirra Neto Moreira, flew to Chile from the Spanish capital this week but was put on a plane back to Madrid after Chilean authorities detained him at the request of global police agency Interpol.
He appeared before a Madrid high court judge on Wednesday and was released on bail while he awaits an extradition hearing.
Lebanese justice minister Henry Khoury did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Lebanon would seek the man's extradition. Extradition processes in Spain can take several months.
Mr Moreira is not allowed to leave Spain. His passport has been taken away and he must appear before authorities on a weekly basis, a Spanish judicial source said.
On August 4, 2020, a fire at a warehouse at the Beirut port spread to a stockpile of tonnes of abandoned ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in fertiliser or industrial explosives.
The resulting blast was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded.
An investigation by The National found the ammonium nitrate had been left at the port for several years before the blast and was unloaded from a ship that brought it to Beirut before the owners ran out of money for the onward journey.
Lebanon's NNA news agency said in January last year that Interpol Red Notices had been issued for the Russian captain and owner of the ship that brought the chemicals in, and for a Portuguese trader who examined the cargo at Beirut port in 2014.
The Spanish judicial source said Moreira faced charges of terrorism and possession of explosives, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. He did not elaborate on the nature of the charges.
A source from Portugal's national criminal investigation police unit PJ said that Moreira had previously appeared before a court in the northern Portuguese city of Porto as a result of the Interpol notice, but the court shelved the case because Lebanon failed to send the required documentation.
The same could happen in Spain if Lebanon does not send the needed documentation, the PJ source said.
Chilean authorities confirmed Moreira was detained at the airport and sent back to Spain due to the Interpol warrant, while Spanish sources did not say why Moreira was not arrested before boarding the flight to Chile.

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Man shot while standing in his driveway
Springfield Township police are looking for the person who shot a man late Wednesday.
Lt. Brian Yuell said the 25-year-old man was standing in the driveway of his home in the 8600 block of Neptune Drive just before 9:30 p.m. when a car pulled up.
Someone in the car opened fire on the man, hitting him in the abdomen.
The man was taken to UC Medical Center for treatment. His name and condition haven't been released.
Yuell said the car was described as a silver or tan sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040.
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A €10m town and village renewal scheme has been launched with the funds being made available to local authorities this year to support the regeneration of rural towns and villages across Ireland.
A particular focus will be placed on supporting smaller towns, with populations of less than 5,000, and a smaller number of projects can be supported in each county for towns with a population of up to 10,000.
The scheme is part of the Government's plans for regional and rural development and was launched by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys.
Minister Humphreys rejected criticism of the new scheme saying it was never claimed a €10m investment in 200 locations would be "the silver bullet" to solve all the problems of rural Ireland.
However, she said, the money could go to projects such as parking and recreational facilities and will be followed by an action plan the Government is preparing for rural regeneration.
Independent Roscommon Galway East TD Michael Fitzmaurice said the €380,000 per county will mean a maximum of eight projects will receive funding of less than €50,000 each, which will not achieve anything significant.
He described it as a drop in the ocean and window dressing so that the Government can say it is doing something to revive rural Ireland.
Local authorities in each county will administer the grant aid project announced today.
Towns and villages with a population of less than 5,000 people are eligible and half the money is expected to go to villages with a population of less than 1,000 people.
Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said the investment will be a positive step to revitalise rural Ireland.
200 towns to benefit from rural renewal project - each county to get 380,000 euro pic.twitter.com/lStCYxrFOS— Ciaran Mullooly (@ciaranmullooly) August 9, 2016
Independent TD for Roscommon-South Leitrim Michael Fitzmaurice has said he is not that impressed with the scheme and that "the devil is always in the detail."
Mr Fitzmaurice said that while €10m appears to be a lot of money, when it is divided between all the counties in Ireland it will work out that around eight towns in each county will receive around €40,000.
Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, he said that a far more significant investment than €10m would be needed in order to regenerate rural Ireland.
"It's ticking a box, basically saying, that look it, we have done this trying to get the rural regeneration off.
"To be quite frank about it you would want 20-times that if you were to make an effort in regenerating parts of rural Ireland."
Mr Fitzmaurice said that while any money is good it will make little or no difference to towns and it would be better to bring in initiatives to encourage people to improve their buildings and towns, or offer better rates to businesses.
This, he said, would start the revolution of regenerating rural towns.

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The winner of the Sakharov Prize 2021 will be announced this Wednesday at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
The “Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought” rewards individuals and organizations that defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. It has been awarded annually since 1988.
Five of its laureates have also received the Nobel Peace Prize, the same year or later, as if the Sakharov Prize “inspired” the members of the Nobel Committee.
This is the list.
Nelson Mandela, a leading figure in the fight against racist apartheid in his country, South Africa, was the first winner of the Sakharov Prize in 1988. The prize was awarded to him while he was still in prison.
Released in 1990 after 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela worked for reconciliation alongside then-South African President Frederik de Klerk. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “their work for the peaceful elimination of the apartheid regime” and awarded them the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi is a pro-democracy activist and opponent of the military dictatorship in her country, Myanmar (Burma).
She was jailed in 1990 for her commitment as head of the National League for Democracy (an opposition party). The European Parliament awarded him the 1990 Sakharov Prize.
Later the “Lady of Rangoon” received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
In an unprecedented gesture, in 2020 the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament formally excluded Aung San Suu Kyi from the Sakharov Prize community. It was a way of sanctioning their inaction and acceptance of the crimes that are being committed against the Rohingya community in Myanmar.
Malala Yousafzai’s fight is for girls’ right to education.
In 2012, at the age of 15, he escaped an attack by the Pakistani Taliban. Since then, the young Pakistani has lived in England. He continues to denounce religious obscurantism and campaigns for children’s access to education.
This fight earned him the Sakharov Prize in 2013 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.
A member of the Yazidi religious minority, the young Iraqi of Kurdish origin Nadia Murad was kidnapped in 2014 by jihadists from the Islamic State group and reduced to sexual slavery.
After escaping, she settled in Germany and testified about the horrors she experienced, denouncing human trafficking and sexual violence.
Nadia Murad received the Sakharov Prize in 2016, along with another former Daech hostage, Lamia Haji Bachar.
Two years later, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded “efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war,” and awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize to Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege.
Nicknamed “the man who fixes women”, Dr. Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist.
Help women victims of sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
This commitment earned him the Sakharov Prize in 2014 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 (jointly with Nadia Murad – see above).
We want to give thanks to the author of this write-up for this outstanding material
Who have received the Sakharov Prize and the Nobel Peace Prize?

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Students Aid Local Families with Food, Clothing, Furniture Drive
May 10, 2019
As final exams wrap up and students prepare to pack and move out of their residence halls, many will begin summer break with a stop at the Carr Center to donate to the Food, Clothing and Furniture (FCF) Drive, a 13-year-old college tradition. This year led by seniors James Bloor, Maggie O’Connor, and Braelyn Croteau and advised by Associate Dean of Students Drew Litz, the FCF Drive is an initiative for campus residents to provide gently used clothing and furniture and excess food to families in need in the greater Manchester and Concord area.
Wearing pink t-shirts, the 35 student volunteers will retrieve donations from residence halls including couches, rugs, lamps, fans, mattresses, clothing, food and much more, organizing them in the Carr Center. Seventy families will be the recipients of this year’s effort, which began on Tuesday and will conclude on Sunday, May 12 when all of the donations have been delivered by the student volunteers.
"My favorite part of working on FCF is going out into our community and working with the many families to get the sofas, dishes, and even food that we are donating into their homes,” says Bloor. “Watching us all swarm around the U-Haul and move items as a team always warms my heart."
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Located on Italy's north east coast in the resort of Viaggio, the Lido di Camaiore's sandy beach is just a short stroll away and a wealth of intriguing attractions can be found nearby, including Luca, a 20 minute car journey from the hotel. Moreover, a number of shopping, dining and entertainment venues can be found close by. Featuring tastefully designed and fully equipped guest rooms, exuding elegance and comfort, this modern hotel has a small outdoor pool with an area to relax and enjoy the sun as well as a lounge and a la carte restaurant. With wonderful views of the beach, this stylish hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that this region has to offer and enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating stay.
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“The Earl” is a five-shot, single action, 1860’s- styled mini- revolver chambered in 22 magnum. Named after the NAA gunsmith who originally developed the product, with it’s faux loading lever (which secures the cylinder pin), “The Earl” resembles a 150 year old percussion revolver then common in the Old West. With it’s heavy octagonal barrel, top strap channel and bead front sight, “The Earl” could become your favorite plinker (pray for the snake, rodent, or tin can that dares cross your path!). With available flap-holster made of belt grade leather, strap on “The Earl” for an imaginative trip back to a simpler time.
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Boston Has A Housing Hole Problem
Booms have their headaches. According to panelists at our Boston Multifamily event at the Westin Boston Waterfront, we've got a big headache: Is it fiscally possible to build anything except top-end multifamily development?
The event kicked off with an interview of Boston real estate doyen Harold Brown. He's been in the business since 1954 and owns 5,600 apartments and more than 2M SF of commercial space. Harold's here with Mount Vernon Co founder Bruce Percelay, who presented him with our Bizzy Award for lifetime achievement in the industry. (It's like a Golden Globe, except winners build towns instead of starring in Chinatown.)
While Harold feels another downturn is inevitable (they always are), the good news is that every trough is higher than the one before it. Plus, there are opportunities in the market, even for those who want to start with two- or three-family properties and learn from them and work their way up.
Massachusetts has a dearth of middle-income housing, our speakers explained. We don't seem able to produce anything between high-end housing and affordable. There are robust programs at the state and local levels to support affordable housing, but there's a gap in support for middle-income or workforce housing, which is between low-income housing and purely market-rate apartments. Pictured: Prellwitz Chilinski Associates president David Chilinski, who also moderated, and Bruce Percelay.
The definition of middle-income housing varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, but almost everywhere it's hard to develop at low enough rents. In any case, it's important to keep growing the local economy, since a single "innovation job"—and Boston's been good at creating those—creates five more jobs, two of which are professional. Peregrine Urban Initiative principal Bev Gallo, Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay, and Eden Properties principal Noah Maslan.
Millennials grew up watching HGTV and Food Network, and they want to be knowledgeable in real time about certain things. That comes out in how multifamily is designed. To answer the question, why would someone want to live in this particular place: branding—which is started as soon as possible. Afterward, every design decision underscores and supports the individual story, so it doesn't feel inauthentic. Pictured: The Collaborative Cos CEO Sue Hawkes, who moderated, ADD Inc (now Stantec) principal Vickie Alani, Bozzuto Development VP Lauren Jezienicki, and Gerding Edlen director Matt Edlen.
Finding ways to finance moderate income or workforce housing has become a capital markets obsession, especially in a high-cost market like Boston. It's very difficult to build that kind of housing because of land prices and construction costs. Some neighborhoods are more promising than others, such as Allston, Brighton, West Roxbury, Dorchester, Lower Mills and others. Here's Boston Realty Advisors managing director and senior partner Chris Sower, Hunt Mortgage Group VP Hayley Suminski, and Toll Apartment Living senior development manager Bill Lovett.
Yields are still attractive in the multifamily sector, despite low cap rates, provided there's an appropriate amount of leverage, our speakers explained. Interest rates are still low, so it's still possible to enjoy a good spread compared with Treasuries. Prices per unit in the urban core are at new highs, over $550k per unit, supported by a flight of capital to the urban core. Here, CohnReznick office managing partner Jim Nabor, who moderated the capital markets panel, and Chris Sower.

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Forced to close yesterday due to damage to their coffee van – caused by some pesky “unexpected visitors” – 3fe is back up and running at The Bernard Shaw with a new coffee kiosk.
Promising customers that they’d return with some “big news” today, the team made good on that promise, this morning revealing that they’ve upgraded from coffee van to coffee kiosk.
Sharing a look at the cosy new setup, they’re still to be found out in Phibsboro… though this time they’re inside The Bernard Shaw as opposed to parked up outside it.
Order outside at the hatch window, throw on yer mask, head inside and collect your cuppa. Simples.
Their new permanent home at the Bernard Shaw, the coffee kiosk will be open seven days a week from 8:30am to 4pm.
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A contemplation on the mistakes we make and how we pay for those transgressions. Our chronicle concerns a bright 17-year-old astrophysics student who has been accepted into MIT. Upon leaving a party one night, she gets into a serious collision with another car. Shaken, she is able to walk away, but the 3 passengers in the other car are not so lucky. Sent to prison for vehicular manslaughter, she is released 4 years later. Racked with guilt she seeks out the sole surviving man whose life she shattered in that terrible accident.
The script also develops a fantasy element into the story with the discovery of an identical planet Earth which sustains life forms that mirror our own. In spite of the futuristic development, Another Earth is an ultra low-budget indie drama much in the same manner as Pi, Primer or Moon. This raises the possibilities of exploration and meeting our second selves. But it really isn’t a sci-fi film per se. That’s merely the framework employed as a device to explore ideas. Save for a few images of Earth 2 in the sky, there is little in the way of special effects. The budget was reportedly so low, the production couldn’t even justify purchasing a complete Nintendo Wii system. In the scene where the two protagonists are playing its version of boxing, only the controllers were used. They were not actually attached to anything.
Another Earth’s most affecting moments involve young adult Rhoda and her relationship to the stranger, a husband and father, whose existence is forever changed by her. John Burroughs is a broken shell of a man and Rhoda’s remorse compels her to visit him without revealing who she is. You see as a minor, her true identity was shielded from the public and him. Her effort to make amends is highlighted by many quietly acted intimate conversations. The pace is extremely deliberate, but actress Brit Marling gives a most impressive performance. Beautiful, likable and natural, she has all the qualities of a star. Marling furthermore co-wrote and co-produced the feature with her college friend, Mike Cahill who directs. Her interaction with actor William Mapother as a renowned composer who suffers the tragedy, is very touching. They have genuine chemistry, despite the fact that Mapother’s creepiness is better suited to villainous parts. There’s actor Kumar Pallana’s stereotypical role as a blind and later deaf, janitor as well. (The actor has previously played janitors in The Royal Tenenbaums and The Terminal) Unfortunately, his corny, poorly developed character is cringe inducing.
It’s hard to get past the notion that this is just a redemptive fable much like hundreds of others. The pacing is so lethargic, the action comes off as rather dreary. The events are dark and somber in tone. At times the drama becomes so understated that the plot feels skeletal. Although I’ll admit the bare aesthetic does support the story’s stripped down, confessional nature. What you’re honestly left with is a poignant tale of how one woman faces her earthly sins. However, the ending manages to address the narrative’s sci-fi aspect and it cleverly concludes the film on a high note.

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At 1:37 p.m. on Thursday September 05, 2013 the Columbia Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 4103 Eagle View Court. Columbia Fire Fighters arrived on the scene nine minutes later to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage of a single story home.
Fire fighters breached the closed, garage door and performed an aggressive interior fire attack. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the garage and brought the incident under control in approximately fifteen minutes. Crews remain on the scene at the the time of this press release performing overhaul activities looking for hidden fire in concealed spaces.
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Columbia Fire Investigator Assistant Fire Marshal Jim Pasley is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. The initial damage estimate is $50,000 which includes a passenger vehicle and boat that were in the garage at the time of the fire.
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Belarusians are the Slavic ethnos formed in the ethnocontact territory of Slavs and Balts. The name of the people Belarusians (Belorusy) is the ethnonym given to the Slavic population lived near the White and Baltic Seas by other peoples.
The Belarusians are one of the most numerous Slavic peoples living in the territory of the Eastern Europe. Today they live in all continents and according to the data provided by S. I. Bruk in the late 1970s there were 968000000 Belarusians, 7568000000 of them lived in Belarus and 2112000000 abroad.
Agriculture was the base of economic life of Belarusian villagers and the entire population of the East-European cultural space.
The region is the specific historical area populated by different ethnic groups. The East European Plain which characterized by integrity of territory, severity of climate and meriodional direction of large rivers and latitude position of natural zones occupies the most part of territory.
Today three related peoples Russians, Ukrainians and Byelorussians similar in linguistic and cultural respects and belonging to the East Slavic subgroup of the Slavic group are the most numerous on the territory of the East Russian Plain.
Of other Slavic peoples Poles, Czechs, Bulgarians, Slovaks and some small-numbered groups generally established in large cities live here.
The Non-Slavic peoples occupy predominantly periphery territories.
The Finno-Ugric peoples – Karelians, Izhora, Vod’, Veps, Finns, Sami, Komi, Komi-Permyaks populate the North.
In the Volga Region and Prikamye the Finno-Ugric ethnic groups Udmurts, Mordva and Mari also live alongside with the Turkic peoples Chuvashes.
Tatars and Bashkirs.
The Mongolic Kalmyks inhabit the South-East.
The Finno-Ugric Estonians and Livonians and Baltic Latvians and Lithuanians live on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.
The South-West and the South of the East European Plain is populated by Moldavians belonging to the Romanian group in linguistic respect, the Turkic-speaking Gagauzes and Greeks.
Jews and Romani live almost everywhere, Germans, Hungarians, Karaimes and some other ethnic groups live more compactly.
Although environmental conditions in greater degree favored formation of cultural-economic unity in the East European Plain, the areas distinguishing by original elements of material and spiritual culture exist in the ethnocultural space.
The Central Area is predominantly populated by the Eastern Slavs.
The economical complexes of the area are characterized by combination of agriculture and livestock breeding with other occupation — hunting, fishing, foraging.
The geographical conditions and socio-political, economical factors are the reason of formation of specific economical groups within each ethnos (Cossacks, Pomors, Odnodvortsi, etc among Russians, Rusins, Verkhovins, etc-among Ukranians; Polekhs — among Byelorussians).
The Baltic area is populated with Balts and Baltic Finns. The cultural specific of the area in greater degree was determined by its intermediate location between the Central and the Eastern Europe.
The northern area is populated by Russians and Finno-Ugrians. As a result of century-long vicinity these people got many common features in their culture which in its characteristics (occupations, settlements, dwelling) resembles to the North Russian one.
Apart of Russians the Volga area is populated by Finno-Ugrians and Turks. The economy of ethnic groups is characterized by combination of agriculture and livestock breeding with hunting, bee-keeping and crafts. In course of centuries common ethno-cultural symbols of the area appeared – the heavy plough saban, woman jewelry, embroidery, etc. Kalmyks who were nomads up to the recent time stand apart in linguistic, anthropological and confessional respects.
The South West area is populated by Moldavians, Gagauzes and Bulgarians whose ethno-cultural interaction facilitated formation of common cultural base including viniculture, wattle-and-daub houses, costume set, etc. Jews and Romani live almost everywhere, Germans, Hungarians, Karaimes and some other ethnic groups live more compactly.


Washington – Conceding that talks on a grand budget deal are near failure, Congressional leaders on Sunday pointed fingers at each other as they tried to deflect blame for their inability to figure out a way to lower the federal deficit without having to rely on automated cuts.
The testy exchanges — which dominated the Sunday talk shows — made clear that leaders in both parties now see the so-called sequester — a term meaning an automatic spending cut — as the most likely solution to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over 10 years, instead of a negotiated package of spending reductions and tax increases, something they have been unable to achieve over the last 10 weeks.
Democrats blamed the Republicans for their unwillingness to walk away from a no-new-taxes pact they signed at the request of a conservative, antitax group, arguing that the American public realizes that no grand deal could be reached without a combination of spending cuts and new tax revenues.
“As long as we have some Republican lawmakers who feel more enthralled with a pledge they took to a Republican lobbyist than they do to a pledge to the country to solve the problems, this is going to be hard to do,” Senator Patty Murray, Democrat of Washington, the co-chairwoman of the 12-member special Congressional committee on deficit reduction, said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
But Representative Jeb Hensarling, Republican of Texas, the other co-chairman, said it was inflexibility on the part of the Democrats that had caused the impasse, particularly when it came to agreeing to major money-saving changes in social programs likeMedicare and Social Security.
“Unfortunately, what we haven’t seen in these talks from the other side is any Democrats willing to put a proposal on the table that actually solves the problems,” Mr. Hensarling said on “Fox News Sunday.”
A deal effectively needs to be settled on by Monday, if the deficit committee is going to approve it by Wednesday, the legal deadline for an agreement before the automated cuts are supposed to be imposed, although they would not start until January 2013. On Sunday, there was even disagreement about what the primary stumbling block had been to reaching an accord.
The Democrats said that the refusal of the Republicans on the bipartisan committee to agree to allow tax cuts first passed during the Bush administration to expire — which would be one way to raise new revenue, to match spending cuts the Democrats have agreed to accept — was to blame.
“If they will give up their insistence on the Bush tax cuts, we can get this done,” Senator John Kerry, Democrat of Massachusetts, said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
But Republicans countered that with the economy already weak, Congress would do more harm if it agreed to a deal that would significantly increase federal revenues, implying that the package that the Democrats had pushed called for at least $1 trillion in new taxes.
“You can’t grow if you raise taxes in the middle of a recession,” Senator Jon Kyl, Republican of Arizona, a committee member and the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, said, also on “Meet the Press.”
Both sides agreed that a deal remained a possibility, although it was considered unlikely.
“Nobody wants to give up hope,” Mr. Hensarling said, before adding, “reality, to some extent, is starting to overtake hope.”
The focus increasingly is turning to how to perhaps change the mix of automated budget cuts before they take effect in January 2013, if no budget deal is reached this week.
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that domestic programs would be cut by 7.8 percent, Medicare spending would fall by about 2 percent, while the biggest cut would be to defense programs, which would be reduced by about 10 percent.
Mr. Hensarling and Senator Patrick J. Toomey, Republican of Pennsylvania, both said they hoped the mix of cuts could be changed to lessen the effect on the Defense Department. “Our own defense secretary, Leon Panetta, has said that they would hollow out our military,” Mr. Toomey said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “So I think it’s very important that we change the configuration, but that we not abandon the spending cuts, because we need them.”
Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, who is not on the deficit committee but is a spokesman of sorts for the Tea Party groups that have pushed the government to curtail the deficit — said he was not too worried about the impact the spending reductions would have on the Pentagon, as its overall budget would still increase, just not as much as expected.
Increasing taxes is not the answer, as most wealthy people already pay more than their fair share, he said.
“The vast majority of millionaires and billionaires are paying all of the taxes,” he said on CNN. “That’s who pays the income tax.”
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(...or Cinnamon stars in English) This is my absolute favorite Xmas cookie recipe of all. It's of German origin and it only has 4 ingredients. With those ingredients you get incredible tastes; a bit of marzipan, merengue and macaroon all in one. The only problem is that it's really really hard to stop eating once you've started....
1. Ground almonds in a food processor. 2. Whip egg whites until stiff 3. Add sugar and mix carefully until smooth 4. Set 1/3 of the meringue aside 5. Add ground almonds and cinnamon to the 2/3 part of the meringue and mix till you have a sticky dough
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I had a Lambo door kit installed early on. For those not really in the know, people asked me if it was an SLR. I like the styling cues taken from the SLR. Several times other lesser car drivers have taken me on from a stoplite to their disappointment (just a quick launch).The exhaust note is wonderful, much better than my SLK32 AMG (which was a little faster). You just can't beat the sound of a V-8. The car receives compliments from both men and women alike. Handling through the canyons of So. Cal. is suberb.
The styling, the power, the sound, and the build quality. My average gas mileage is 22 mpg, which is not bad considering.
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France Completes Second Counter-Terrorism Offensive in Northern MaliJanuary 24, 2014 in Mali
Military sources connected close to an on-going French military operation in northern Mali have confirmed that the counter-terrorism offensive concluded on Friday, with eleven Islamist militants killed and one French soldier wounded.
An official from France’s Operation Serval has indicated “the French military operation in the Timbuktu region is completed. Eleven terrorists were killed. A French soldier was wounded but his life is not in danger.” A Malian military source has also confirmed the information, stating, “the French have done a good job, because the jihadists, notably from Libya, are reorganising to occupy the region and dig in permanently.” The source further indicated that military equipment and phones belonging to the militants were seized by French troops during the operation, which took place a few hundred kilometres north of Timbuktu.
According to military sources stationed in the capital Bamako, over the past few weeks, the French army has conducted two counter-terrorism operations around Timbuktu and in the far-northern Ifoghas mountains. It is believed that troops are targeting militants belonging to the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO), the Signatories in Blood, which is an armed unit founded by former al-Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar, as well as fighters loyal to slain warlord Abdelhamid Abou Zeid. Abou Zeid and Belmoktar, both Algerians, were once leaders of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which, along with MUJAO and a number of other militant groups, took control of northern Mali in 2012. In late February of last year, Abou Zeid was killed in fighting led by the French army in the Ifoghas mountain range. He is credited with having significantly expanded AQIM’s field of operations into Tunisia and Niger and for carrying out kidnapping activities across the region. Belmokhtar, who split from AQIM last year and launched the Signatories in Blood, which later masterminded the raid on Algeria’s In Amenas gas plant last year, remains at large. The launch of Operation Serval in January of last year resulted in many militants moving further north, particularly into the Ifoghas mountains, seeking shelter from the ground and air military campaign.
Despite France beginning to withdraw its troops, on Thursday, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian indicated that “not everything is finished, the terrorist risk in this part of Africa remains high,” adding that France “…will keep 1,000 soldiers who are carrying out counter-terrorism missions.” The fact that the terrorist risk in Mali remains high has been demonstrated through attacks that have targeted French and African forces and which have been claimed by Islamist insurgents. While residual groups of fighters are no longer able to carry out coordinated assaults, they continue to have the necessary abilities in order to regularly carry out small-scale attacks.
On Friday, flags were flown at half-mast in army barracks across Mali in commemoration of the two-year anniversary of a mass killing by Tuareg separatists, which came to be known as the massacre of Aguelhoc. When the northern town of Aguelhoc was taken on 24 January 2012, more than ninety soldiers and civilians had their throats slit or were shot in summary executions by separatist Tuaregs belonging to the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. A statement released by the Ministry of Defence indicated that special prayers for the dead were planned in the town of Kati, which is located 15 kilometres northeast of Bamako, as well as religious services, which will be held on Sunday.

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Today in 1852, the first edition of Peter Roget's Thesaurus was first published.
Today in 1861,the Maryland House of Delegates voted against seceding from Union.
Today in 1945, Adolph Hitler married his mistress Eva Braun. The next day, they committed suicide together in a German bunker.
Today in1957,the SM-1, America’s first military nuclear power plant, was dedicated at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Today in 1980, legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock died at the age of 80. He was named “The Master of Suspense” and best known for his films: “Psycho” (1960), “Vertigo” (1958), “Rear Window” (1954), and “North by Northwest” (1959).
Today in 1983,Harold Washington was sworn in as Chicago's first black mayor.
Today in 1988, McDonald's announced it would open its first restaurants in Moscow. A number of locations, including the Pushkin Square flagship, were shuttered in 2014when officials accused the company of “sanitary violations.” But in reality, the colder the relationship between governments, the more trouble for the chain in the country.
Today in 1988, the first condor conceived in captivity was born at San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Today in 1992, what became known as the “L.A. Riots” beganafter a jury decision to acquit four Los Angeles policemen in the Rodney King beating trial. Rioters beat dozens of motorists, including Reginald Denny (a white truck driver who was dragged out of his truck and nearly beaten to death by a group of black men) and Fidel Lopez (a Guatemalan immigrant, was ripped from his truck, beaten viciously and robbed of nearly $2,000 by the same men that had attacked Denny). In the end, 54 people were killed in three days and more than $1-billion of damage to property was done.
Today in 1993, O.J. Simpson made headlines when he appeared on a British TV talk show and pretended to stab the show’s host with a banana.
Today in 1996, former CIA Director William Colby went missing and was presumed drowned after an apparent boating accident in Maryland. Colby's body was later recovered.
Today in 1997, astronaut Jerry Linenger and cosmonaut Vasily Tsibliyev went on the first US-Russian space walk.
Today in 1999, the Rev. Jesse Jackson arrived in Belgrade on a mission to win freedom for three American prisoners of warheld by Yugoslavia. The men – 21-year-old Steven M. Gonzales, 24-year-old Staff Sgt. Andrew A. Ramirez and 25-year-old Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Stone –were released four days later.
Today in 2000, thousands of angry Cuban-Americans marched peacefully through Miami's Little Havana, protesting the gruesome raid in which armed federal agents yanked six-year-old Elian Gonzalez from the home of relatives.
Today in 2004,Dick Cheney and George W. Bush testified before the 9/11 Commission in a closed, unrecorded hearing in the Oval Office. There was a total of 10 members bipartisan commission while Bush and Cheney spent several hours reviewing information to be brought to the Oval Office. It was confirmed it was not acriminal investigationbut for the president at the time and vice president to provide information to the commission about the 9/11 attacks and prior to the attacks.
Today in 2004,Oldsmobile built its final car ending 107 years of production.
Today in 2011,the world celebrated the royal wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey with about 2,000 guests in attendance. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were cheerfully greeted with half a million supporters watching their kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Today in 2013,Jason Collins an American basketball player for the NBA became the first active player in a major sport to come out as gay in the United States. Collins revealed himself in a Sports Illustrated article and was supported immensely from other players, President Obama and others.
Today in 2015,German Measles was declared eradicated from North and South America– the first world region to do so.
Today in 2018,the animated series "The Simpsons" surpassed "Gunsmoke’s” 635-episode count to have highest episode count of any series on TV.
Today in 2019,“Sports Illustrated’ featured Muslim model Halima Aden in a Burkini for the first time in their swimsuit edition.
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Seahawks Bring Tasty Offer to Fans in Washington, Oregon and Idaho
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - Aug. 12, 2013 // PRNewswire // - Thanks to the Seattle Seahawks, Red Robin guests can score big and tackle their hunger for free* this Tuesday, Aug. 13! During last Thursday's game, the Seattle Seahawks scored a touchdown from inside the Red Zone in the second quarter, which activated a special Tavern Double Tuesday at participating Red Robin® restaurants in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Fans and burger lovers alike can reap the benefits of the Seahawks' success by enjoying a free Red's Tavern Double™ burger and Bottomless Steak Fries™ with the purchase of two beverages and a burger, entree or entree salad.
"The Seattle Seahawks scored a touchdown from inside the Red Zone during last Thursday's game, so Red Robin restaurants will host a Tavern Double Tuesday," said Denny Marie Post, Red Robin's senior vice president and chief menu & marketing officer. "At Red Robin, we want to celebrate our fans' passion for football, and Tavern Double Tuesday is a fun and engaging way for our guests to combine their team spirit with their love of a great burger!"
The following Tuesday after the Seattle Seahawks activate, guests at participating Red Robin restaurants in Washington, Oregon and Idaho can enjoy a free Red's Tavern Double burger and Bottomless Steak Fries with the purchase of two beverages and a burger, entrée or entrée salad. Red's Tavern Double includes two fire-grilled classic-sized patties, topped with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and Red's Secret Tavern Sauce on a toasted sesame bun. Whether triggered at a home or away game, fans of the Seahawks can enjoy Tavern Double Tuesday with a visit to their local Northwest Red Robin!
Additionally, from Sept. 2 through Nov. 3, Red Robin is adding a new Seahawks-themed gift card to their lineup – a $25 limited edition Red Robin gift card. Guests who purchase this limited edition gift card at participating Red Robin restaurants can enter their gift card code online by Nov. 24 for a chance to win Seahawks home game tickets, autographed memorabilia, and other great prizes. Drawings will take place throughout the season, and Red Robin Royalty™ members receive double entry into the sweepstakes for every limited edition gift card purchased and registered. For more information about the partnership and sweepstakes and to see a list of participating area restaurants, please visit www.redrobin.com/Seahawks.
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Fastest 50 in ODI World Cup: In the history of the ODI World Cup so far, many batters from Brendon McCullum to Glenn Maxwell have scored the fastest 50 in One Day World Cup.
And in today’s article, we are going to tell you which batsmen have scored the fastest 50 in ODI World Cup history so far. So let’s know about those batsman who have scored the “Fastest 50 in ODI World Cup from 1975 to 2019”
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Fastest 50 in ODI World Cup
Through the table below, we have shared 10 such batters who scored the fastest fifty in ICC ODI World Cup history. And on the first position, New Zealand’s former captain and top order batsman Brendon McCullum, while at the 2nd spot comes the name of Sri Lankan dashing batsman Angelo Mathews.
Apart from this, the name of Brendon McCullum appears four times in this list, who has scored the fastest 50 four times in the history of the ODI World Cup so far.
|1||Brendon McCullum||New Zealand||18||England||2015|
|2||Brendon McCullum||New Zealand||20||Canada||2007|
|3||Angelo Mathews||Sri Lanka||20||Scotland||2015|
|4||Mark Boucher||South Africa||21||Netherlands||2007|
|6||Brendon McCullum||New Zealand||21||Australia||2015|
|7||Mark Boucher||South Africa||22||West Indies||2007|
|8||Dinesh Chandimal||Sri Lanka||22||Australia||2015|
|9||Brendon McCullum||New Zealand||22||South Africa||2015|
|10||Brian Lara||West Indies||23||Canada||2003|
Brendon McCullum (18 Balls) – 2015 against England
Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand captain and top-order batsman holds the first position in the list of Fastest 50 in ODI World Cup, had a memorable World Cup in 2015. He reached his half-century in just 18 balls against England.
Brendon McCullum (20 Balls) – 2007 against Canada
Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand captain also holds the 2nd spot in the record for the fastest fifty in World Cup history. In the opening match of the 2007 World Cup against Canada, McCullum bludgeoned his way to a half-century in just 20 balls. His innings set the tone for the tournament and propelled New Zealand to a comprehensive victory.
Angelo Mathews (20 Balls) – 2015 against Scotland
Sri Lankan Allrounder cricketer and a former captain, Angelo Mathews showcased his exceptional skills during the 2015 World Cup. Playing against Scotland, Mathews reached his fifty in just 20 balls, stamping his authority on the match. His innings played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s victory.
Mark Boucher (21 Balls) – 2007 against Netherland
Mark Boucher, a reliable wicket-keeper-batsman for South Africa, etched his name in the record books during the 2007 World Cup. He smashed his way to a fifty off 21 balls, leaving the Netherlands bowlers stunned.
Glenn Maxwell (21 Balls) – 2015 against Afghanistan
Glenn Maxwell, known for his explosive batting, showcased his prowess against Afghanistan in the 2015 World Cup. He blazed his way to a fifty off just 21 balls, setting a record for the fastest half-century in World Cup history.
Q. Who has the fastest 50 in ODI cricket history?
Ans: Brendon McCullum has scored the fastest 50 in the history of ODI World Cup, and he achieved this feat against England in the 2015 ODI World Cup.
Q. Who hit most 50 in ODI World Cup cricket history?
Ans: Brendon McCullum has scored the most 50 in ODI World Cup cricket history so far.


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When looking for a home, how do we choose what is right for us? The space we inhabit, is like the person in our body, it fits.
Some prefer a quiet nook with access unobtainable without you seeing them coming, and deciding whether you want to interact with the ‘outside’ world that day.
A building has it’s own character and features as much as we have ours, and must be selected accordingly to suit us, without tearing its face off to achieve it. That is called mutilation, or plastic surgery; a mask.
Obviously, like our own image we have the choice of our own home’s changes, but it must be adapted sympathetically to its original features, stories and becoming.It is new yet not, like ourselves in godly designed forms but susceptible to destruct into a pile of dust at any point. The external body faces out to the world, but it is the unique and hidden inside that tells the real story, communicating to face each of its crafted walls flooded through with life force like a colonic irrigation.


Kurt Elling The Messenger
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- Released: April 8, 1997
- Originally Released: 1997
- Label: Blue Note Records
Down Beat - 8/97, p.573 stars (out of 5) - "...Elling spills his guts on every song, and what he does is indisputably jazz....he sells every song so hard....we will hear more from Kurt Elling..."
JazzTimes - 9/97, p.86"...Elling once again hits gold....Throughout, one is impressed by Elling's heartfelt immediacy, his extraordinary versatility and vocal finesse....Elling sounds a note at once contemporary and timeless..."
- 1.Nature Boy
- 2.April In Paris
- 3.The Beauty of All Things
- 4.The Dance
- 5.Prayer For Mr. Davis
- 7.Tanya Jean
- 8.It's Just A Thing
- 9.Ginger Bread Boy
- 10.Prelude To A Kiss
- 11.Time of The Season
- 12.The Messenger
Personnel: Kurt Elling, Cassandra Wilson (vocals); Edward Petersen, Eddie Johnson (tenor saxophone); Orbert Davis (trumpet, flugelhorn); Laurence Hobgood (piano, synthesizer); Dave Onderdonk (guitar); Rob Amster (acoustic & electric basses); Eric Hochberg (acoustic bass); Paul Wertico, Jim Widlowski (drums, percussion).
Recorded at Tone Zone Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois between July 1994 and December 1996 and at Sear Sound, New York, New York on November 13, 1996. Includes liner notes by Neil Tesser.
THE MESSENGER was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.
Personnel: Kurt Elling (vocals); Cassandra Wilson (vocals); Eddie Johnson , Edward Petersen (tenor saxophone); Orbert Davis (trumpet, flugelhorn); Laurence Hobgood (piano, synthesizer); Rob Amster (acoustic bass, electric bass); Eric Hochberg (acoustic bass); Jim Widlowski, Paul Wertico (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Roger Heiss.
Liner Note Author: Neil Tesser.
Recording information: Sear Sound Studios, New York, NY (07/1994-12/1996); Tone Zone Recording Studios, Chicago, IL (07/1994-12/1996).
Photographer: William Claxton.
Arrangers: Kurt Elling; Laurence Hobgood.
This is one of the most interesting jazz vocal sets to be released in 1997. Kurt Elling covers a wide range of music, continually taking chances and coming up with fresh approaches. He is assisted by his longtime pianist Laurence Hopgood, different bassists and drummers, and on various tracks trumpeter Orbert Davis and the tenors of Edward Petersen and Eddie Johnson. Among the more memorable selections are Elling's vocalese version of Dexter Gordon's solo on the lengthy "Tanya Jean," and his spontaneous storytelling on "It's Just a Thing" (a classic of its kind), some wild scatting on "Gingerbread Boy," the fairly free improvising of "Endless," and his mostly straightforward renditions of "Nature Boy," "April In Paris" and "Prelude to a Kiss." Cassandra Wilson drops by for "Time of the Season," but does not make much of an impression. This rewarding and continually intriguing set is particularly recommended to listeners who feel that jazz singing has not progressed much beyond bop. ~ Scott Yanow
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Many Mid-Michigan waterways and streets are flooded after the weekend's strong storms. Several counties are now under flood watches.
In Midland and Saginaw counties, the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Tittabawassee River. The river has already reached a flood stage of 24 feet and is expected to reach over 28 feet by Tuesday afternoon.
As water levels continue to rise, some residents of Sanford have been advised to evacuate their homes.
Some city and county roads have been closed as a result. Officials are advising drivers to obey all road closure signs and to stay clear of standing water.
TV5 Meteorologist Catherine Bodak saysconditions will feel more like mid-winter than mid-April as temperatures remain stuck in the 30s. Some slick spots are likely on area roads due to the snow that fell overnight. Tuesday afternoon, A few lingering flurries are possible but most will see a mix of sun and clouds. Tonight, as skies clear, record low temperatures are possible.
Gale warnings are in effect for Lake Michigan and Lake Superior as forecasters warn of hazardous conditions along the shoreline.
The National Weather Service says the warnings are in effect into Monday afternoon, with waves of 14 feet to 20 feet in parts of Lake Michigan. Warnings also were issued for the eastern and middle part of Lake Superior, with waves of 8 feet to 12 feet possible.
Forecasters are warning those on the water without experience and equipment for such conditions to head to a safe harbor.
High winds also are causing problems in parts of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, where a high wind warning was issued. WWJ-AM says winds gusted to 60 mph on Monday morning at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus and blowing debris is reported.
In suburban Detroit, officials say a power line fell on a school bus, trapping a driver on the bus.
A dispatcher with police in Oakland County's Bloomfield Township says no children were on the bus on Monday morning and police were waiting for a utility crew to respond.
No injuries are reported.
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Along with getting plenty of sleep and eating well, staying physically active is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing. Researchers continually find new physical, emotional, and even mental benefits from leading an active life. It really seems as though the only downside to regular exercise is the fact there is always a certain degree of injury risk.
The fact of the matter, though, is that the risk is worth it for the benefits you are guaranteed to receive from working out or playing your favorite sports. Plus, most foot and ankle sports injuries are effectively treated without needing surgery. Even better, many can be avoided with some simple prevention measures.
In the event you do need treatment for a foot or ankle sports injury, Foot Specialists of Long Island is ready to provide the care you need!
Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
The most common sports injuries are sprains, strains, and fractures. Fractures (broken bones) tend to be fairly straightforward and self-explanatory, but some people get confused by sprains and strains. This makes sense because they sound similar and have actual similarity in the fact they are soft tissue injuries. The key distinction is that a sprain describes an injury wherein a tendon has been stretched beyond its intended range of motion. Strains, on the other hand, describes excessive stretching of a muscle or tendon.
Specific injuries that tend to be more common include Achilles tendinitis, ankle sprains, turf toe, plantar fasciitis, and other sources of heel pain. This is not a comprehensive list, so keep in mind that you should come in and see us for proper diagnosis and treatment whenever you experience pain or dysfunction in a foot or ankle as a result of physical activity.
With regards to fractures, there are several possible variations. These include stable fractures (broken ends line up, which is ideal positioning for optimal healing), comminuted fractures (bone shattered into three or more pieces), and open, compound fractures (broken bone pierces through the skin and can be seen). Less commonly considered, though, when people think about broken bones are stress fractures.
Stress fractures are hairline cracks that develop in the surface of bones in response to cumulative forces over time. So instead of happening in a single incident, these fractures are usually the result of overuse. We aren’t normally aware of this, but bone tissue goes through a constant cycle of replacing fatigued cells. If you don’t give your body the opportunity to do this before engaging in high-impact activity again, you may end up with a stress fracture in your lower limbs.
When considering the potential for all the different foot and ankle sports injuries that can be sustained, it’s important to know how to apply first aid to tend to an injury. The best starting point for basically any (nonemergency) sports injury is RICE therapy:
- Rest. Taking time away from physical activity not only allows the body to heal itself, it is also a vital step for protecting the injured area and preventing greater damage from occurring. An example of this can be seen in the case of an ankle sprain (one of the most prevalent sporting injuries). Returning too quickly to action can actually lead to instability in the vital joint.
- Icing. This particular practice has benefits that are twofold: pain relief and reduced inflammation. When we include an icing regimen as part of your injury treatment plan, be sure to wrap the ice or ice pack with a thin towel to reduce the risk of damaging the skin!
- Compression. Much like with icing, compression is a great practice for reducing the amount of inflammation that happens in the injured area. Be careful not to wrap a bandage too tightly and cut off circulation, though.
- Medication. Pain relievers can be beneficial in both managing painful symptoms and keeping inflammation to a minimum.
Whereas this is a good starting point, do not underestimate the value of medication, particularly anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. These kinds of medication can certainly help to relieve pain, but—perhaps even more importantly—they reduce inflammation in the affected area. Reducing inflammation is an essential part of ensuring faster recovery from the injury.
We are happy to help you overcome any foot or ankle injury you sustain. Even better, though, is knowing you were able to prevent a sport or running injury from developing in the first place. Some of the best tips for preventing lower limb sports injuries include:
- Wear proper shoes. Choosing footwear that is appropriate for your activity is important, but so too is ensuring a proper fit. Athletic footwear should not be too tight nor loose, and feature solid arch support and ample cushioning for the heel.
- Avoid overuse. This is important when starting a workout program, but certainly applies any time you lead an active life. If you are just beginning an exercise or running program, be sure to start at low levels of duration and intensity and gradually build them up over time.
- Prepare your body for activity. Before running, working out, or playing sports, take five to ten minutes to warm up, and then follow your warmup with some dynamic stretches.
- Cross-train. This certainly ties in with avoiding overuse, but incorporate low-impact activities into your workout program. Cycling, swimming, and yoga are all great options for lowering your risk from overuse injuries.
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Morocco's Traditional Dishes
March 8, 2022
Morocco is an ancient culture that spans hundreds of thousands of years with a recorded history starting around the 5th century BCE. Morocco was annexed by The Roman Empire in about 40 CE. In around the 7th century CE, the Muslim conquest of The Maghreb took place introducing Islam to the region.
The food influences on Morocco originate from various regions including Andalusia (Spain & Southern Europe) , Africa (Amazigh) and Mediterranean with many traditional Moroccan dishes that are popular today, originating as far back as the 7th century BCE. The staple grain in Morocco is wheat although barley is more popular in the south of Morocco.
Many spices were introduced to Morocco through Arabic trade, but Morocco is globally known for saffron from Talaouine, mint and olives from Meknes and Oranges and Lemons from Fez.
Common spices include coriander, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, paprika, saffron, mace, cloves, fennel, anise, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, fenugreek, caraway, black pepper and sesame seeds. Twenty-seven spices are combined for the Moroccan spice mixture “ras el hanout” which I can highly recommend.
So which dish is Morocco’s national or most recognized cuisine?
The main staple is couscous and for those of you who do not know this ingredient, it is spectacular. It is a tiny “ball” of wheat like sprinkles that cook very quickly and are very easy to digest. Beef is commonly eaten as a meat staple and usually cooked in a tagine and also includes ingredients like, lemons, plums and boiled eggs.
For me, the most traditional dish from Morocco is a Tagine.
So, what is a tagine?
A tagine is two things. It is a traditional north African cooking vessel made from clay with the bottom wider than the top with a lid that fits on top. It is also the name of one of Morocco’s most traditional dishes and is a stew of meat, poultry or fish combined with vegetables and sometime fruit, but it can also be a vegetarian dish with no meats. The tagines origins seem to date back to the 18th century, although there is a school of thought that cooking with clay pots originates from Roman influence. Nevertheless, Tagine is recognized as a truly Moroccan dish. The purpose of the domed top of the tagine, is to keep all the moisture in and the food cooking in all that delicious tasting juice.
Seasoning a tagine prior to use is essential. This is done by soaking it in water, covering it in oil and placing in a heat source for a couple of hours. This removes any clay like taste that may permeate food once cooked.
My all-time favorite Moroccan dish has always been Moroccan lamb tagine with dates and if you would like to try the recipe, try this one out. We cannot wait to launch Empowch in Morocco very soon and I hope to visit the country to celebrate this traditional dish and work toward empowering peoples pockets in Morocco.


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For those who don't know, it is said that Yash Raj was obsessed with the film ‘Silsila' and its songs so much, that he originally named this film as 'Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum'. But thank god, that the title didn't work out for this film.
Well, originally the movie was named as "Punjab Express", but we are glad that Imtiaz Ali changed the name.
Apparently, after the title 'Yeh kahan Aa Gaye Hum' was passed over Veer-Zaara, the same title was again suggested by Yash Raj for this movie and again it didn't work out for him.
No doubt, the storyline and cast of the film was superb but did you know the original title of this film was ‘Elastic'? Does it make sense? We are glad it never really happened.
The original name of this Shah Rukh Khan movie was titled as 'Khan', but later Karan Johar added the prefix 'My Name is', as he thought that it would be more impactful.
Intrestingly, the original title of this movie was 'Running With The Bulls' as they were participating in the Bull Running Festival in Spain. But later, Zoya Akhtar adopted the name 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' as she might have realised that the original title won't work with the Indian audience.
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Man sentenced to 5 years for sex attacks on Moncton women
Akili Olivier Koro previously pleaded guilty to eight charges involving four women
A man from Sainte-Marie-de-Kent has been sentenced to five years in prison for violent sexual attacks on four women in Moncton in 2012.
Akili Olivier Koro, 32, had previously pleaded guilty to eight charges, including assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement of two women, sexual assault with a knife and aggravated sexual assault.
Eight other charges were dropped.
Two of the victims told CBC News justice was not served during the sentencing hearing in Moncton provincial court on Friday.
The Crown asked for and received the minimum five-year sentence, minus time served.
The two victims, who read their victim impact statements aloud for the courtroom, both talked about the emotional and physical trauma they've suffered.
More than one year after the attacks, they say they continue to relive them, are scared to be alone and endure sleepless nights.
One woman said she suffers from thoughts of suicide and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The second victim said she's now uncomfortable in intimate settings with men. She said Koro drove her home after the attack, and because he knew where she lived, she was scared he'd return to attack her again. She has since given up her apartment in the city and moved to a small town.
In all four cases, the victims were walking around St. George Street between midnight and 3 a.m. when they were approached by Koro and willingly got into his car, RCMP have said.
He then drove the women to another location where he assaulted them.
One victim previously said Koro bit her arm several times.
Another woman said she lost vision in one eye and suffered hearing loss.
The defence said Koro was suffering from depression at the time of the attacks.
He now has cancer and has been receiving treatment for a month, the lawyer said.
Justice Jean-Paul Ouellette asked Koro if he had anything to say. "I have no questions," Koro replied.
Ouellette asked if Koro had any comments. Koro shook his head and said, "No."
The judge then asked if Koro had anything to say to the victims. Koro paused for a moment, then shook his had and said, "No."
Koro has been in custody since his arrest more than a year ago.


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The 2019 Minnesota State High School League Individual Wrestling Tournament kicks off today with 12 local wrestlers hitting the mat in search of championship glory.
In Class AA, Fergus Falls’ Dustin Portales (32-2) will make his second consecutive appearance in the state tournament.
“It’s really an awesome accomplishment for Dustin being a two-time section champ at heavyweight in 8AA,” Otters head coach Adam Schlepp said. “We’re really excited to see what he can do, it’s his second time heading down to the Xcel Energy Center so that experience will help us tremendously. It is an extremely tough bracket but Dustin’s a tough kid so it’ll be fun to see how he fares down there.”
Portales will first take on Bennett Weber (36-10) of Waconia in the opening round. The match should be a hotly contested one as Portales is ranked fourth in Class AA, just ahead of Weber, according to theguillotine.com.
In Class A, Otter Tail Central will send seven of its wrestlers onto the Xcel Energy Center’s floor.
The Bulldogs will look for section champions Laredo Bugbee (113), Max Naddy (145) and Wyatt Thorson (220) to make a big mark at the tournament. Bugbee (25-8) will take on Chatfield’s Cael Bartels (30-8), who finished the year ranked ninth in Class A. Naddy (29-11) opens the tournament with a match against James Welle (27-8) of Holdingford, while Thorson (32-9) takes the second overall rank into the tournament for an opening round match against Nick McCabe (7-3) of Caledonia/Houston.
Otter Tail Central’s section runners-up will look to matchup against some of the other sections top competitors. Zane Swanson (29-10) will open against Jared Knutson (31-8) of Benson in the 160-pound division, while Nik Gardin (23-23) takes on third-ranked Alex Borsgard (34-2) of Windom/Mountain Lake at 152 pounds. In the 132-pound weight class, Logan Schleske (20-15) Joash Lord (31-10) of Norwood-Young America, and Cian Buehler (29-9) will grapple with Zach Evans (32-13) Badger-Greenbush-Middle River.
The West Central Area/Ashby/Brandon-Evansville Knights will have three wrestlers looking for state gold.
Section 6A champ Wyatt Olson (38-5) takes on Matthew Kasella (14-7) of Royalton-Upsala. Olson is ranked fifth in the state at his weight class and will look to make a heavy push into the tournament.
Teammate Jordan Lohse (36-7) is ranked seventh in the 138-pound weight class and will take on eighth-ranked Tagen Miller of Wabasha-Kellog (40-4).
Anthony Sykora (28-7) will take on Gable Speltz (29-13) of Lewiston-Altura/Rushford-Peterson in a 126-pound match.
Pelican Rapids will be represented by 170-pounder Matt Ziebell. Ziebell (26-6) will take on Tristyn Ferguson (25-8) of Red Lake County Central.
The first round of the tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with Class AAA opening the festivities, followed by Class AA and Class A.