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Lion of Freedom
There is something very special about Nelson Mandela’s smile. It is honest and pure, full of gentle composure. There isn’t a single line on his face that would suggest anything cold or harsh. And yet it embodies the convictions and strength of character of a man who has led his people to freedom.
He was brimming with confidence when we met in Tokyo on a July afternoon in 1995. It was our second meeting, a little over a year since he had been elected president of South Africa. He seemed to have grown stronger and wiser with the passage of time, as a mighty, deep-rooted tree continues its ceaseless growth. His bearing offered living proof of the saying that high positions, which make small people smaller, make great people greater.
The “dangerous criminal” who had been imprisoned for 27 years for high treason had emerged from that prison to become president of his country. He symbolized the fact that justice, which had been locked away for so many decades, had finally begun to reign again in South Africa.
Throughout our conversation, his humor and smile never waned. Even in prison, he was a master of the art of using humor to keep up the morale of his comrades.
The intensity and scale of his struggle stagger the imagination. His imprisonment dragged on for twenty-seven-and-a-half years, more than ten thousand days. As he himself has said, “South Africa’s prisons were intended to cripple us so that we should never again have the strength and courage to pursue our ideals.”
Uniforms at Robben Island, South Africa’s maximum security prison for political prisoners, were deliberately chosen to rob the prisoners of their dignity. Some prisoners were given oversize, baggy clothing, while others had to wear clothes so small that adult men were made to look like children. The food was not fit for human consumption and the bedding—mere paper-thin blankets—provided scant protection against the bitter cold of winter. The prisoners were awakened before dawn to start a long day of forced labor, which sometimes included being made to build their own cells. Back in his solitary cell, barely three paces from wall to wall, time passed agonizingly slowly, and, Mandela recalls, “an hour seemed like a year.”
Even under these hellish conditions, Mandela managed to study and encouraged the other prisoners to share their knowledge with each other and to debate their ideas. Lectures were arranged in secrecy and the prison came to be known as “Mandela University.”
Mandela never relented in his efforts to change misperceptions and create allies among those around him. Eventually, his indomitable spirit gained the respect of even the prison guards.
By far the cruelest torment he had to endure was his inability to aid his family or shield them from the incessant persecution of the authorities. The Mandela home was attacked and burned; his wife was repeatedly harassed, arrested and brutally interrogated. Mandela was in prison when he learned that his mother had died of a heart attack. It filled him with immense pain to think that she died still worrying about his safety, as she had throughout the long years of his struggle for freedom and dignity. Shortly thereafter, he was told that his eldest son had been killed in a highly suspect automobile “accident.” This was almost too much for even Nelson Mandela to bear. He mourned alone all through the night.
Yet throughout it all, he refused to abandon hope. In 1978, sixteen years into his imprisonment, he was finally able to have a direct meeting with his daughter Zeni. She had married a prince of Swaziland, thus gaining the diplomatic privilege of a face-to-face meeting, without the thick walls and heavy glass that had separated them in the past.
Zeni brought her newborn daughter with her. Embracing his daughter, Mandela felt a charge of emotion: the last time he had hugged his daughter she had been as small as the infant accompanying her that day. Throughout their visit, he held his granddaughter in his arms. As he later wrote: “To hold a newborn baby, so soft and vulnerable, in my rough hands, hands that had for too long only held picks and shovels, was a profound joy. I don’t think a man was ever happier to hold a baby than I was that day.”
Zeni asked him to name the child. He chose Zaziswe, “Hope.” Hope had been his constant companion over the long years, the friend who had remained faithfully by his side in prison. Looking at his granddaughter, he thought of the future and how, when she was grown, apartheid would be a distant memory; of a country not ruled by whites or by blacks, but where all people would live in equality and harmony. He was thinking of her and her generation walking proudly and fearlessly under the sun of freedom. With these thoughts swirling through his mind, he named the tiny baby “Hope.”
When President Mandela and I first met in 1990, I suggested organizing a series of programs to inform the Japanese public about the realities of apartheid and to promote education in South Africa. President Mandela accepted my proposals with genuine joy. His secretary, Ismail Meer, said that this offer of cultural exchange was a welcome recognition of Africans as human beings. This, he said, is what had been denied them in South Africa, where they were subjected to the indignity of having to register themselves as “blacks.” His words brought into new and poignant focus the suffering they had endured.
The tendency to label people is not unique to South Africa. Such prejudiced attitudes are at the root of human rights abuses everywhere. By lumping people into categories, our ability to imagine their thoughts and feelings is stunted. We can no longer put ourselves in their shoes. We stop recognizing them as individuals, as our fellow human beings. They are there in front of us, but we do not see them.
Africa is not a “Dark Continent.” The darkness was brought from without. Nor is Africa a poor continent. It was made poor by rapacious exploitation. It is not underdeveloped. Its natural development was impeded, like a person whose arms and legs have been severed.
Knowing this history, the world should by rights unite in an effort to turn Africa, a land of the greatest suffering, into a land of the greatest happiness. For members of our same human family are suffering; they are engaged in a struggle for human dignity.
“The struggle is my life.” True to this conviction, in 1962 Mandela transformed even the courtroom in which he was being tried into a battleground of courageously articulated ideals and eloquent appeals for justice. Standing before the judge, he demanded that the right to vote be extended to all South Africans. He declared, “I consider myself neither legally nor morally bound to obey laws made by a parliament in which I have no representation.”
From within his prison cell, Mandela continued to inspire the people of South Africa. Although he was unable to communicate with them, his very existence was a source of hope. The sun continues to shine brightly, no matter how thick the clouds that attempt to obscure it.
The world registered its disgust for apartheid and its support for those resisting it through economic sanctions and cultural and sports boycotts. Feeling this pressure, the South African government on several occasions held out the offer of early release. Mandela consistently refused these offers, which would have compromised the integrity of the movement. He refused to consider his own freedom before that of the whole country had been achieved. In his eyes, all of South Africa was a prison.
On the day of his release, February 11, 1990, Mandela addressed a rally in Cape Town. Responding to the rapturous enthusiasm of the crowd, he said:
“I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.”
President Mandela dreams of a land ruled neither by blacks nor whites, but of a “rainbow nation” in which all people enjoy equal treatment. He says: “It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
South Africa’s first non-racial elections, open to all citizens, were held in April 1994. As Nelson Mandela walked to the voting booth, the faces of all those who had died on the journey to that moment arose in his mind, one after another. Men, women, children, they had given their lives so that he and his fellow South Africans could be where they were that day. “I did not go into that voting station alone on April 27; I was casting my vote with all of them.”
No one can better teach us the deepest meaning of freedom than this man who spent half his adult life imprisoned. The essence of freedom is found in immovable conviction. Only those who live true to their convictions, whose inner faith enables them to rise above the fetters of any situation, are truly free. As President Mandela says: “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
The struggle President Mandela has waged to bring apartheid to an end—his struggle for human rights for all—is really the struggle of all humanity. It is a struggle for the very soul of human dignity.
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Maryland lawmakers now turn focus on budget, cuts, taxes
After settling the hot-button social topic of same-sex marriage, Maryland's General Assembly appears poised at the halfway point of its 90-day session to begin tackling its many financial issues, including calls for tax hikes to help trim the state’s $1.1 billion structural deficit.
The Senate is expected this week to begin considering Gov. Martin O'Malley’s proposed $35.8 billion budget, which would use numerous tax increases to trim more than $650 million from the structural gap, which measures expected revenue shortfalls in future years.
Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, has also introduced stand-alone legislation that would phase in a 6 percent sales tax on gas.
The governor’s spending plan has drawn expected criticism from Republicans, but many Democratic lawmakers have acknowledged they will likely look for more cuts and dial back on some of the proposed revenue increases.
“We’re going to have numerous bills to try and prevail on what we need to move the state forward,” said Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., Prince George’s Democrat. “We’re not trying to rush anything through here. We’re just trying to move everything in an orderly fashion.”
While some legislators hope for cuts to ease the tax burden on residents still recovering from a recession, Mr. O'Malley has made spending increases a major part of his agenda this session.
The governor has called for a “balanced approach” that includes some cuts but also generous funding of education and infrastructure projects to help drive job creation and maintain the state’s quality of life.
He says his administration has done more than its share of budget cutting since 2007, slashing more than $7.5 billion including this year’s proposed plan.
However, opponents have pointed out that the cuts have come largely by trimming projected increases in agency budgets, rather than reducing year-to-year spending. The state’s overall budget has grown by about $6 million since Mr. O'Malley took office.
“To claim that you’ve made a cut when you’ve only reduced anticipated outlays — Maryland families don’t work that way, and the government shouldn’t work that way,” said Sen. David R. Brinkley, Frederick Republican. “Any attempt at revenue enhancements is just going up the wrong tree.”
This year, legislators have expressed their most concern about the governor’s proposed gas-tax increase and an income-tax hike on the top 20 percent of earners, which some Democratic leaders say dips too far into the middle class.
Mr. Miller has expressed some support for more gas-tax revenue but has often been critical of the income-tax increases. He said last week that the Senate will consider several alternate budget proposals to the governor’s one including a “doomsday” budget with more than $500 million in cuts and virtually no revenue increases.
Mr. O'Malley has publicly welcomed cooperation from lawmakers in revising the plan to meet the General Assembly’s vision but has warned that deeper cuts could come from education, safety and health — areas where the state spends 80 percent of its money.
Mr. Miller has said the doomsday budget would likely include steep education cuts and go along with the governor’s efforts to push $239 million in state pension costs onto counties.
The General Assembly has until April 2 to pass a budget. This year’s legislation session ends April 9, but could be extended if the House and Senate fail to reach an agreement.
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SU-152/ISU-152 vs Tiger Book
This fully illustrated volume compares two of the most iconic AFV's: the SU-152/ISU-152 and the Tiger, used on the Eastern Front during World War II.
On the Eastern Front in 1943, the Tiger-equipped heavy Panzer battalions gave German armored divisions an unmatched capability that cost the Red Army dearly. The Tiger's 88mm gun carved through Soviet defenses in the attack, and caused havoc amongst advancing Soviet armored formations when used in defense. Neither of the Red Army's heavy tanks (the KV-1 and KV-2) could match the Tiger's gun, and, more importantly, penetrate its armor at anything approaching standard combat range. The Soviet response was a stopgap vehicle that mounted a 152mm artillery piece onto the KV tank's chassis: the SU-152. This fascinating volume describes how the SU-152 was first deployed at Kursk in 1943, where its shell proved capable of killing Tigers, and documents its evolution into the ISU-152 in late 1943 (the latter carried the same gun on an IS chassis, and featured increased frontal armor). Packed with superb illustrations, it also explores the widely differing tactical employment of these two iconic AFVs, unit organization, equipment and weaponry, and crew roles.
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What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Lacosamide Tablet to Children or the Elderly?
If you are PREGNANT
- Not Recommended: INSUFFICIENT HUMAN DATA; CONSIDER MATERNAL BENEFIT VS POTENTIAL FETAL RISK
If you are NURSING
- Precaution: INSUFFICIENT HUMAN DATA.
If you are an adult over 60
- management or monitoring precaution: Renal-Dose adjustment necessary for severe renal impairment (CrCL<31 mL/min). Cardiovascular-Rare risk of PR interval prolongation, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter. Neuro/Psych.- Increased risk of falls, avoid with other CNS active medications.
Giving Lacosamide Tablet to a child under 12
- management or monitoring precaution: Risk of potential impaired neuronal or CNS development. Safety and efficacy not established age < 14years.
CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.

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Weatherford, TX – Fatal Motorcycle Accident Reported on Cleburne Hwy
Weatherford, TX (September 11, 2019) – On September 11, emergency crews from multiple agencies across Parker County responded to the scene of a major motor vehicle accident on Cleburne Highway (TX-171).
According to reports, a motorcycle and a semi-truck collided along TX-171 near Doyle Road.
The incident resulted in complete closure of all north and southbound lanes along the highway.
Emergency crews report that one victim was killed in the collision.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
Motorcycles are not only chosen as a reliable method of transportation for economic reasons, but many individuals enjoy going out on the open road and feeling the breeze across their skin. Unfortunately, the fact that riders are completely exposed means they are more likely to incur serious injuries in collisions.
The sad and unfortunate truth is that more than 500 motorcyclists are killed in collisions across Texas roadways annually. When victims lose their lives due to the negligent acts of others, it is crucial that their families contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.
Attorneys at the Benton Law Firm understand the overwhelming consequences families are left to deal with after a loved one is lost. For this reason, our wrongful death attorneys in Texas are dedicated to helping surviving family members move forward in the best way possible. For over two decades, we have helped countless families get justice for their loved ones. Contact our Law firm today at (214) 777-7777 to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Texas about your case.
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Wrestling Caps Dual Season with 23-20 Victory at Stanford
Feb. 16, 2007
PALO ALTO, Calif. - The Arizona State University wrestling team closed out its 2007 dual season with a close 23-20 decision over host Stanford Friday night inside the Ford Center in Palo Alto, Calif., the final preparations for both teams before heading to the conference championships. The Sun Devils, who are now 7-0-0 all-time against the Cardinal, finished the dual season with an 8-11 overall record and went 5-2 against league foes while the Cardinal finished 8-8 with a 5-4 mark in the Pac-10.
The dual opened at 174 pounds with Luke Feist turning a 12-2 first period lead into an 18-2 technical fall over ASU's Rick Renzi to stake the hosts to an early 5-0 team lead. Greg Gifford then took the mat at 184 pounds and won his eighth bout in a row, this time with a 10-2 major decision over Zack Giesen. Trailing by one point, Jason Trulson was awarded a win by forfeit at 197 pounds to give ASU the lead, 10-5.
Stanford won the next two bouts, first with Phillip Doerner winning a 5-2 decision at heavyweight over Thor Moen to cut the Sun Devil lead to 10-8. The hosts took the lead back, 14-10, at 125 pounds when No. 3 Tanner Gardner won by forfeit. The lead, however, was short-lived as Shawn Jones picked up a 14-5 major decision at 133 pounds over Cameron Teitelman, tying the score at 14-14.
Robert Galvan gave the Sun Devils the lead once again by snapping a six-dual losing streak, scoring a 15-9 decision over Matt Kim at 141 pounds and putting the Sun Devils on top, 17-14. But, the ASU lead was also short-lived as a forfeit at 149 pounds put the hosts back in front, 20-17, with two bouts remaining.
No. 4 Brian Stith closed out his dual career with a 3-1 decision over No. 15 Josh Zupancic to tie the team score at 20-20, while improving to 21-2 on the year. Stith finished with 55 dual wins in his career and is tied for ninth all-time in Sun Devil history. In the final bout of the evening, No. 12 Patrick Pitsch gave his team the overall win as he posted a 6-0 decision over Scott Loescher at 165 pounds, pushing ASU to the win, 23-20.
The Sun Devils will now prepare to compete in the 2007 Pac-10 Wrestling Championships, slated for Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, inside the Icardo Center in Bakersfield, Calif. The Sun Devils are two-time defending conference champions and will be looking to win their third crown in a row.
Arizona State at Stanford
174 - Luke Feist (SU) tech Rick Renzi (AS), 18-2
184 - Greg Gifford (AS) major Zack Giesen (SU), 10-2
197 - Jason Trulson (AS) won by forfeit
285 - Phillip Doerner (SU) decision Thor Moen (AS), 5-2
125 - #3 Tanner Gardner (SU) won by forfeit
133 - Shawn Jones (AS) major Cameron Teitelman (SU), 14-5
141 - Robert Galvan (AS) decision Matt Kim (SU), 15-9
149 - Tyler Parker (SU) won by forfeit
157 - #4 Brian Stith (AS) decision #15 Josh Zupancic (SU), 3-1
165 - #12 Patrick Pitsch (AS) decision Scott Loescher (SU), 6-0
Arizona State (8-11, 5-2 Pac-10) defeats Cal Poly (8-8, 5-4 Pac-10), 23-20
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed a bill that would have allowed Valencia County to build a 24-hour emergency health care facility. It’s a project community leaders have been trying to get off the ground for years to fill a gap in the county’s medical services.
The county already has $26 billion in tax dollars set aside, but the governor argues the project is not what voters approved the money for. Representative Kelly Fajardo says that red tape has been one of the project’s roadblocks. Since technically, voters approved a hospital, which comes with different requirements than an emergency facility.
Fajardo says this bill was meant to fix that. “If you’re to look at the definition of a hospital, and what that entails, I can tell you that’s not what the voters wanted, the voters wanted medical services. They wanted emergency medical care,” said Rep. Fajardo. “If you talk to anybody in Valencia County, they’re going to tell you we need a place to go if something happens.”
Before the governor vetoed the bill, it passed unanimously in the legislature.

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How do you get into investing in stocks and bonds? What is the minimum to invest?
I’m thinking about investing in stocks and bonds but I don’t know the first step to take in investing in one. Do I go through a broker? How do I find one? How do I find one that won’t jip me out of money?
In today’s world the easiest way is on-line. E-trade being one of the on-line traders they are cheap and do not require a large minimum. Different stocks and bonds have different requirements for purchasing. For stocks 100 shares is a typical minimum. For Bonds I believe you might still find some for 1000 dollars. But there are always exceptions and you can still buy 1 share of some stocks.
Before you start understand trading is legalized gambling and though it is monitored there is still corruption. Only invest what you can lose. Always pay off your debt first.
For information on Trading. The local library is always a good source. There are also several Magazines and Newspapers always willing to give you pointers and their view of how you should invest.
Best strategies invest for the long term consistent gain.
what are some good stocks to buy right now ?
what are some good companys to invest stock in right now? im doing a class project and we are given fake money and we have to put it into company stocks and see how much money you earn, so what are some good stocks to invest in right now?
Good stocks are alcohol and smokes cause people will buy them weather the market sucks or not
How do you invest in stocks?
For years I’ve wanted to try and invest some money in stocks to make money, but I have no clue what website to sign up on, or anything.
Standard investment advice is that you should invest in a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, and money market funds. If you are like most people you will invest part of your money aggressively in stocks, and part conservatively in money market funds and bond funds. However, some young people will go all stocks, and some very conservative people will go all money markets. The links below have on-line questionnaires which will give you an idea of how to do “Asset Allocation,” determining how much to put in each type of investment.
You want to buy a diversified portfolio of stocks as individual stocks are too risky. Highly knowledgeable people can buy a properly balanced portfolio, but most folks have a difficult time balancing things on their own. They will misbalance their portfolio by buying all small stocks or all growth stocks, or some other misbalanced assortment of stocks. Back in 2000, Some people bought all Internet stocks; they got burnt when they all crashed together. You have to diversify across industries. Unless you know what you are doing, it is best to buy mutual funds that will diversify for you. Buy no-load, low cost funds. Mutual funds should have expense ratios of less than 0.5%.
I like index funds. Because of their broad diversification, you are less likely to have a dramatic drop in value. They also have the lowest management fees. For stock funds, I like putting ~70% of one’s money in the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund. And ~30% in the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund. The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund is good for a bond fund. The Vanguard Target Retirement funds can be a good all-in-one stock and bond funds for an IRA. (If you have less than 3,000 dollars, you can’t invest in most Vanguard funds. For such people I would suggest Schwab funds.) There are many different opinions out there on what the best mutual funds are. Read the links below and form your own opinion.
Once you have stared investing, you need to keep adding money on a regular basis. Many funds allow you to set up automatic investment programs that take a set amount of money out of your bank account each month.
If your company offers a 401K plan at work, try to invest the most you can. The money grows tax free, and some companies will match your contribution. Investing in a mutual fund IRA is also a good idea. If you have children, you may want to consider a 529 plan or other college savings plan that grows tax free.
If you have high-interest debt, like credit cards, it is best to pay this off first before trying most of the investment ideas above. You should also have 3-6 months of salary saved up as an emergency fund in a bank or money market fund before trying more risky investments.
I will warn you that there is a tremendous amount of stock investing books and websites that teach stock investing strategies that don’t work. Particularly bad are people that teach “technical analysis” systems that sound impressive, but don’t work.
Believing advice you get on Yahoo answers can be risky, so read these websites for further information. If you find it too confusing, contact a professional financial advisor. They will charge you significant commissions, however.
How do you begin to invest in stocks? Do you need a special bank acct to get started or something?
Just wondering what it takes to get started investing in Stocks. Is the money being transferred in and out of a bank acct or something. I don’t know anything about stocks so I am just wanting to check it out.
Before you invest a cent, read up everything you can. Investopedia has a good tutorial on stock investing for beginners at http://www.investopedia.com/university/buildingblocks.asp.
It also has a stock simulator, so you can get a feel for stock trading without committing any real money at http://simulator.investopedia.com/
Once you feel ready to invest for real you will need an account at a brokerage, which you can link to your bank account to transfer funds between the two.
What are stocks? how do you make money from stocks? im a newb?
I want to make some money investing stocks im 19, i have 2599 dollars in my savings and i want to invest 20 dollars on stocks just to start investing something to get some money going on. can you guys give me some info please on how to get started
If you don’t even understand what stocks are, you are no where near ready to start investing in them directly. You can lose your money just as fast as you make any gains and without a whole lot of knowledge about what you’re doing you can kiss that $2600 good bye. I’m not trying to be mean here, I’m trying to save you from losing your hard-earned money.
Talk to your bank or a financial planner about basic investing you can do. Low-risk but will get you a better interest rate than your bank account pays out.
To answer your question though, stocks are just a small portion of ownership in the company. If you own an Apple stock, you actually own a very small piece of the company. The value of the company goes up and down all the time as other investors are willing to pay more or less for a piece of the company. If it sounds as though the company is doing well, the value of the stock rises. If news isn’t so good, it falls. To make money you need to buy it at a lower price and wait for the price to go up and sell. How will you know when to buy and when to sell is extremely risky, and even seasoned professionals lose money all the time (they just gain a little bit more than they lose, so they come out ahead by a bit)
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Daley Blind has urged Manchester United to play at a higher tempo against PSV Eindhoven at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Man United head into the clash knowing that a win would see them through to the next stage of the Champions League.
In the reverse fixture, PSV secured a 2-1 win over United thanks to goals from Hector Moreno and Luciano Narsingh. Blind insisted United need to improve their finishing if they are to secure a positive result against the Dutch outfit.
“It’s an amazing atmosphere and Champions League nights are always different – It’s an amazing feeling,” Blind said.
“The most important lesson for us is that we have to play the ball quicker and at a much higher tempo. We created chances there but we didn’t finish them. We really want to take the three points and we have to prepare ourselves to our utmost best.”
United have been criticised for some poor football from an offensive point of view at points this season and Blind is right in saying that they will need to fly out of the traps on Wednesday. Three points is crucial and Blind will likely play a part in the clash after Phil Jones picked up an injury against Watford last weekend.


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Fair Isle Yarns - Barclay
Made from a superwash merino wool for lightness, this yarn also contains bamboo for silkiness, and acrylic for durability. This is one of Fair Isle's most spectacular yarns. We love it for two main reasons. First, the way it feels, which is silky and luxurious. Secondly, for the way the colors dyed up so vividly. You will love all the colors!
-42% superwash merino wool, 35% acrylic, 23% viscose
-3.5oz (100g) 195yd
-4"= 22 stitches on size 7 needles
-Suggested crochet hook H8
-Machine wash, lay flat to dry

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Martha’s Vineyard Fall Specials
Discounts and Deals on October Accommodations: If your idea of a perfect vacation involves peace and quiet, and you’re not much for crowds and heavy traffic. . .this blog is for you. Dreaming of a Martha’s Vineyard vacation, but didn’t want to fight the summer crowds? Check out these fall specials to enjoy your stay on the Vineyard for an even more enjoyable price.
Stay mid-week and receive the second night for half price. Valid from Sept. 8, 2015 – Oct. 30, 2015. Daily rates start at $195 in September. If you like your vacation accommodations to reflect grand style, you’ll love the luxurious amenities offered at the Ashley Inn. Sip a hot mug of tea in their English tea room, or sample fresh baked scones and muffins on the garden terrace. They offer a full gourmet breakfast all season, from April to October.
In the afternoons, come back from shopping and sightseeing to relax on the patio, or the parlor, depending on how chilly it is. There you can sample some tea and fresh baked cookies. It’s also a nice time to socialize with other guests.
Each classically appointed room gives you contemporary comforts blended with old-world charm. Each room features either king or queen beds, private bath, and state-of-the-art technology, in case you need to stay connected. You’ll have access to cable TV and WiFi. You’ll also notice the décor reflects period furniture with cozy sitting areas to remind you of the history of the island.
Reservations are based on availability and subject to hotel tax.
Stay three nights or more in a suite or cottage and receive one night FREE. (Studios and garden studios are not included in this offer.) Your rate includes a daily, full breakfast for two, use of a state-of-the-art fitness room, outdoor heated pool (open through October 13th) tennis facilities and more.
The Winnetu is located where everyone wants to be—South Beach—an easy ride to downtown Edgartown via bike path or their complimentary shuttle service. Guests have access to all kinds of activities, including a complimentary Children’s Day Program and a high-energy Teen Activities Program. For those who want to take it easy, you can simply relax in a peaceful setting by the sea.
Exclusive Winnetu Hotel suites offer two to four bedrooms, and are all equipped with full kitchens. The hotel cottages are each unique and charming, featuring one and two bedrooms. Guests of this resort enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities and activities, including antique fire truck rides, lemonade and cookies, and life-size outdoor chess games.
This special offer does not apply to Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 9-11, 2015.
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival Special at the Winnetu (Oct. 16-18, 2015)
This annual festival celebrates the sea, the countryside and autumn on the island. You’ll enjoy culinary masterpieces from expert Vineyard chefs, as well as fine wines from around the world. The Winnetu Oceanside Resort is proud to be the “Official Hotel of the 2015 Vintners,” a distinction they’ve earned for the past several years.
When you make your reservations during this time period, you’ll be treated to a daily, full breakfast for two and a complimentary Welcome Bottle of Wine.
Also as a tribute to the Food & Wine Festival, they’re offering guests who stay at the hotel during that weekend two free tickets to the festival’s signature event, The Grand Tasting—a $270 value! The event is held on Saturday, October 17, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and includes more than 25 recognized chefs, fisheries, farms, shellfish producers, local artists—all in one place! Enjoy wine tasting as well as interactive culinary demonstrations.
All of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort’s special offers are not applicable to existing reservations or group bookings.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012 - "I remember seeing them making out at the wrap party and thinking, 'Oh!'"
Actress Mary Stuart Masterson was shocked to discover her Some Kind of Wonderful co-star Lea Thompson was dating the film's director Howard Deutch. The couple wed in 1989, two years after the classic film came out.
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Ethyl Vanillin Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 - 2017 and Opportunity Assessment; 2018 - 2028
Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/15/2019 -- Market Outlook for Ethyl Vanillin
Ethyl vanillin is an artificial chemical which tastes like vanilla. The product is used as a substitute of vanilla in food additives, pharmaceutical intermediates, and other applications. Ethyl vanillin is available in the market as a white to light yellow needle crystal or crystalline powder. It is a flavor enhancer, which is used in food production, beverage, agriculture and animal feed and also known as bourbonal & ethovan in the industry. Over the years, ethyl vanillin is used as intermediate in pharmaceutical industry and fragrance ingredient in health and personal care industry. Ethyl vanillin has gained high traction among the food and beverage industry, for flavoring ice cream, beverages, pastries, and confectionery. Vanillin is extracted from the vanilla beans; however, ethyl vanillin is not found in nature and is typically produced using synthetic chemistry. Ethyl vanillin is slightly soluble in water and synthesized industrially through a four-step process. Ethyl vanillin has been generally recognized as safe for use in controlled quantities as an additive in edible products. However, acute exposure to eyes and skin might cause irritation. Furthermore, food producers are primarily concerned about the salvation of aromatic additives, since odor compounds are not only volatile and delicate but also very expensive. Thereby, usage of ethyl vanillin provides effective reduce mobility and volatility of flavor constituents and improved retention for the baking process.
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Ethyl Vanillin Market Dynamics
Ethyl vanillin demand has increased in the last few years, owing to the high usage of the product in foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and other applications. Qualities such as strong flavor than vanilla, longer shelf life and economical price deliver a high surge in demand for ethyl vanillin. Furthermore, ethyl vanillin is used as an additive in the formulation of several foods and beverages. It is also used in chocolates, biscuits, ready-to-make foods, candies, ice-cream and, bread & bakery products to enhance aroma and flavor. The multi-segment utility of ethyl vanillin is expected to hike the growth of flavor over the forecast period. Increasing use of ethyl vanillin in pharmaceuticals and animal feed to suppress unpleasant odor and improve taste, also one of the reasons behind the hike in the market. Furthermore, increasing adoption of ethyl vanillin in cosmetics is also anticipated to boost the demand for ethyl vanillin over the years.
There are some adverse effects of ethyl vanillin have been registered in the last few years. As, ethyl vanillin is harmful to skin as it causes skin irritation such as reddening, itching, and blistering. It also causes eye irritation, redness, and itching. Ethyl vanillin also detrimental to aquatic life, with long-lasting effects. Since ethyl vanillin has a strong odor, it can cause non-specific symptoms like dizziness, headaches, nausea, and weakness.
Key Developments by Manufacturers in Ethyl Vanillin market:
In 2018, Solvay SA announced a price increase in ethyl vanillin and vanillin ingredients.
In 2018, Stern Wywiol announced to expand its production capacity in Mexico adjoining technology center for product development.
Market Segmentation of Ethyl vanillin:
Ethyl vanillin market can be segmented on the basis of product type, by form and application
On the basis of product type, ethyl vanillin market can be segmented as
Natural Ethyl Vanillin
Synthetic Ethyl Vanillin
On the basis of form, ethyl vanillin market can be segmented as
On the basis of application, ethyl vanillin market can be segmented as
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Asia Pacific is expected to deliver significant growth in the ethyl vanillin market, owing to the increasing consumption of food and beverages in the region. Additionally, countries including China, India, Japan, and South Korea are the major markets for ethyl vanillin, due to various applicability of product in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry as an additive to impart vanilla flavor. Europe is also estimated to remain one of the key market for the ethyl vanillin in food industry. EU has approved the usage of vanillin flavor in various food and beverage products, which is further estimated to deliver positive growth outlook for the ethyl vanillin market in Europe region.
Key Market Players of Ethyl Vanillin Market:
Examples of some of the key market players in the Ethyl vanillin market identified across the value chain include:
Prinova Group LLC
Stern Wywiol Gruppe
Wuhan Vanz Pharma Inc.
Evolva Holding SA
Xi'an Wharton Bio-Tech
Nanchang Duomei Bio-Tech
Xi'an Huisun Bio-Tech
Shanghai Fuxin Fine Chemicals
Chongqing Thrive Fine Chemicals
Veera Fragrances Private Ltd.

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By Tatsuya Sato and Takahiro Okubo, staff writers
The majority of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) prefectural federations want the new party president to prioritize COVID-19 countermeasures and economic measures in his policy agenda, the Asahi Shimbun learned. The local federations are given three votes each to cast in the LDP presidential election, which will be held on Sept. 14 and counted on the same day. Senior members at the federations responded to the Asahi’s questionnaire, and their answers highlighted the difficulties the prefectures face under the pandemic. No unified view existed on the timing of a snap election.
60% want “continuation of Abe policies”
The Abe administration’s accomplishments and failures over its 92 months in power will become a focal point of the LDP presidential election. Asked if they wanted the new administration to “continue” or “revise or change” the policies of the Abe administration, 27 federations, almost 60%, said “continuation.” Yamagata and Tottori prefectural federations were the only ones that wanted the new president to revise or change course.
Many cited the positive outcomes of the Abe administration’s economic and diplomatic efforts for supporting policy continuation. “The current policy has improved economic conditions, including an uptick in stock prices” (Kumamoto federation). “Abe conducted an unprecedented kind of diplomacy for Japan, interacting with global leaders on an equal footing” (Tochigi federation).
Another factor contributing to the support of policy continuation is the coronavirus pandemic. “In order to quickly end the pandemic, it would be desirable not to change the government’s response midcourse” (Saitama federation).
Asked what issues they would like the new party president to tackle (multiple responses permitted), approximately 90% said coronavirus countermeasures and economic measures, followed by regional revitalization. Many called for a revival of local economies, pointing out that “concentration of the Japanese economy in Tokyo remains unchanged” (Kagawa federation).
Some prefectural federations considered the Abe administration’s falsification of official documents in the Moritomo scandal an “issue of the past,” while others hoped the new president would give better and clearer explanations (Ishikawa federation).
Only 18 federations said they want the next party president to pursue constitutional amendment, pointing out that “it is not easy to coordinate and unify party positions on the issue” (Aomori federation). Constitutional revision was a key policy for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Two contradicting views on snap election
The Asahi questionnaire also asked the federations for their views on the timing of dissolving the Lower House and holding a snap election. The terms of the current Lower House members are scheduled to end in October 2021.
Seventeen federations said the best timing would be “by the end of the year,” making it the most frequently given response. Meanwhile, 15 federations answered “early next year” or “close to the scheduled date of the end of the Lower House members’ terms.”
Many that support a snap election by the end of the year hope to capitalize on the rise of LDP support in opinion polls: “Backing for the party is likely to increase when the new president is elected. That would be the best timing to dissolve the Lower House and hold an election” (Fukuoka federation). The Aomori federation suggested, “We are in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. We should propose bold a policy agenda and ask for the people’s support.”
On the other hand, some prefectural federations are hesitant to hold an election amid the pandemic.
Many who support having a general election next year believed an earlier election would be difficult unless the virus were brought under control. “The party should pour all its energy into virus countermeasures and economic measures, without a lapse in governance” (Hiroshima federation).
The Ehime federation will abstain from voting in the party presidential election to avoid disrupting government operation. The federation said the Lower House election should be held after the government enacts the FY2021 budget so as not to invite the disapproval of the public.
Meanwhile, former Environment Minister Koichi Yamamoto (Lower House, Ehime 4th district) will abstain from voting in the LDP presidential election for health reasons. The decision was conveyed to the Tanigaki group to which Yamamoto belongs. Yamamoto will not cast an absentee ballot either, reducing the number of Diet member votes to 393.


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Same-sex marriage will boost states economies
This week, Maryland could become the eighth state to approve same-sex marriage, a decision that would ultimately benefit all residents of the state.
The Maryland Senate approved the bill Thursday and Gov. Martin O'Malley has agreed to sign it this week. If the bill indeed passes, Maryland will receive the same benefits that New York reports to have seen as a result of same-sex marriages in the state, which include state and local tax money increases, revenue from marriage licenses and a boon for the entire wedding industry.
According to the New York Clerk's Office, the state's decision to legalize gay marriages resulted in a substantial amount of income. According to the New York Post, "total revenue to the city's marriage bureau jumped from $2.07 million from August through December 2010, to $2.26 million in the same period last year, after same-sex nuptials went into effect."
The seven states that have legalized the marriages so far have seen a positive impact in their economy and serve as a destination for gay couples hoping to tie the knot. State leaders like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who refused to sign a legalizing bill last week after it passed through the House and Senate, should take note of the potential new sources of revenue that such policies could create in a time of economic despair.
According to the Population Reference Bureau, marriages of young adults ages 25 to 34 has dropped 10 percent over the past decade, due in part to the recession. However, marrying gay couples could raise these dropping rates.
The wedding industry as a whole would benefit from legalizing same-sex marriage. Disc jockeys, catering companies, restaurants and venues would all see more business come their way.
According to the Huffington Post, a 2009 University of California, Los Angeles study showed that Massachusetts same-sex marriages brought more than $100 million into the state since 2004, and it projected a boost in the California economy by almost $700 million during the next three years, thanks to resident and out-of-state tourism and wedding ceremonies.
If Maryland becomes the eighth state to legalize gay marriage, it will see these positive gains in its economy as well. While still a controversial issue morally, one cannot argue with the numbers economically. O'Malley seems excited to sign the bill, and rightfully so. Adding revenue in a time of recession can never be a bad thing.
Thomas Powers is a junior majoring in creative writing.
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Processed sugar and certain carbs can do quite a bit to damage your diet plans. But do you really need to cut all of them out while still trying to lose weight? As controversial as it may sound, no. However, that answer comes with a huge asterisk.
First of all, everyone’s metabolism is different. While some people can process sugar with no problem, others have far more difficulty.
Not to mention how genetics plays a prominent role in health and fitness.
Case in point, people who have a family history of various cancers are likely to develop them as well. This is all thanks to genetic makeup, for the most part.
Humans Need Sugar and Carbs to Survive
Some of the best-tasting foods are made with sugar. This is among the many reasons why a large portion of Americans are overweight or obese. Well, that and the convenience of having processed foods quickly accessible.
Still, it’s pretty easy to pack on the pounds during the holiday season. I know I’m a sucker for things like divinity, peppermint bark, and various chocolate snacks.
Overall, though, humans need sugar to survive. It’s the quantity that is consumed that poses the biggest issue.
Our bodies convert sugar into glucose, which is then used by the muscles for energy and is one of the main nutrients for our brains. So, does that mean that without sugar, we’d become lethargic idiots? Absolutely not.
We can get glucose from a myriad of sources outside of C&H.
For example, fructose (fruit sugars) is converted the same as granular goodness from a bakery. This means humans can get viable amounts of glucose from things like apples, blueberries, and even red bell peppers.
In fact, there are a lot of foods high in fructose that help our bodies maintain themselves.
Nonetheless, I do love me a Reese’s Peanut Butter Tree during the holidays. In this case, it’s all about sucrose. But eating one isn’t going to throw my diet, nor my health, into hawk.
Unfortunately, too much of a good thing can lead to a myriad of health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, liver disease, and even damage the retina. But in most of these cases, it’s prolonged exposure to sugar that does the real damage.
How I Still Lose Weight While Eating Any Sugar I Want
There are a lot of diet plans out there, some of which cut sugar out by quite a bit. But some of these diets aren’t necessarily conducive to good, overall health.
Remember, humans use sugar and carbs to survive.
In my case, I’m able to still snack on whatever sweet goodies I want and still lose weight without the other health complications. It’s not all centered around my genetics as I also have a regimen that “allows” such snacks.
Proper Portion Sizes
First of all, I always use proper portion sizes, or variations thereof, when eating in general. For instance, two Oreo cookies are a proper portion size, not two rows of them.
One of the primary reasons why so many people are overweight is because of overeating. When you’re consuming more than what your body will utilize, it’ll start collecting as fat stores to be used by the body at a later date.
This is why the Keto diet is so effective for many people. They’re essentially training their bodies to use those fat stores instead of generating new glucose.
Unfortunately, too many people don’t use those fat stores before overeating yet again.
I monitor the number of calories I eat throughout any given day and then work to make sure I’m in a caloric deficit according to the Fitbit calorie burn data.
This is how I lost the first 80 pounds and why I have been able to keep it off.
Healthy Alternative Additions Every Day
I don’t just have sugary goodness all day. In fact, I try to make sure I have healthier alternatives. For example, I love the nut and cheese trays from Costco, turkey jerky, and hard-boiled eggs.
For me, it’s all about balance and moderation. I can still have the tasty stuff as long as I keep it logical.
In other words, I’m not just eating sugar all day long. I make sure that I have things like greens and proteins. One of my favorite meals is grilled chicken on top of a bed of raw baby spinach and lettuce.
In fact, my grilled chicken salad is incredibly filling while having fewer carbs and calories than most chocolate bars on the market. And this is no small salad, mine you.
Yet, I do like to have a few sweets here and there.
Keeping the Carb Count Below 200g
I found that keeping the carb count below 200g helps me lose weight relatively easily without sacrificing a lot of the foods I enjoy. Of course, this is from a total carb count and not just in sugar.
For instance, ravioli for lunch would decrease how many sweets I can have later because the carbohydrates are too high. So, it’s kind of a trade for one delicious food for another.
Why do I keep the carb intake so high? Because I am currently active enough to burn through most of it relatively easily.
I found that keeping physically active gives me the ability to snack on virtually anything I want. Of course, only if it’s in moderation. If I eat 2,000 calories worth of cupcakes but only exercise enough to burn off 360 calories, that’s not going to cut it.
Remember, most of losing weight is keeping yourself in a caloric deficit while choosing healthier foods. Even something as simple as walking to burn off 140 calories makes a difference when you want that serving of Anthon Berg chocolate liquors.
A good example of this is how I lost 20 pounds within a month and a half by walking if I wanted something more to eat. So, if I wanted an extra slice of pizza, I would walk for 20 minutes or so in order to “afford” the slice.
Do You Avoid All Sugar in Your Diet Plan?
I know my diet isn’t the best for everyone. But the truth is, the best diet plan to use for weight loss is the one you get something out of. Some people love keto, while others prefer fasting. It’s all relative to what you enjoy most and what you can sustain for the next decade.
For me, I like sugar and carbs. So, I work to ensure I can have them without packing on the pounds. But that’s what works for me.
What kind of diet are you on, and have you cut sugar out completely?


Posted on March 12, 2018 by Ashleigh Cowie
The Nigerian Navy arrested 16 Ukrainian nationals on Friday for illegally transporting diesel without the correct Nigerian permits.
The ship was found to be transporting 5 million litres of diesel without consulting the Nigerian authorities.
One vessel, MT San Padre Pio and the 16 all-male crew members were held in the operation.
Capt. Suleiman Olorundare, Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, said the vessel anchored around Odudu Oil Field, Rivers, and waited to discharge the petroleum product to smaller vessels before it was caught by naval patrol team.
“On Jan. 23, MT San Padre Pio with 16 crew members of Ukrainian nationals was arrested over unauthorised entry into the nation’s maritime environment.
“When our troops went on-board the vessel, they discovered that the vessel engaged in illegal trading activities that contravene the nation’s maritime and cabotage laws.
“The vessel was carrying petroleum product suspected to be diesel of about 5,000 metric tonnes (5 million litres).”
The vessel, petroleum product and suspects were handed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The commanding officer said the seizure and arrest were carried out in compliance with ongoing clamp down on criminal activities within the nation’s territorial waters.
The Captain of MT San Padre Pio, Andriy Vaskov, claimed that the vessel had clearance from the Nigerian Navy to ship the product to Nigeria.
“This is about the fifth time that we have transported petroleum product to the country”
Vaskov named Blue Sea Marine Company as its Nigerian partners.
The investigation continues.
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scottf at tvw.org
Mon Mar 26 19:19:06 CEST 2012
Tom, thanks for the clarification. Like I mentioned, I thought it would be
a stretch to call it a bug. And you confirmed my guess on how
"copy" worked, thank you.
I am curious though about what you said and this may be a topic for another
thread. Why couldn't ffmpeg be able to detect the input video information
and create a "similar" output string to essentially copy the inputs
settings? I could surely do that or something similar with a script and
some program logic to generate a output string before starting the encode.
I think it would make for a good feature built-in, especially when users
sometimes are just re-encoding a video to do effects and overlays and such.
Am I way off here?
Thanks again Tom, for taking the time to reply to my post.
On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 7:54 AM, Tom Evans <tevans.uk at googlemail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Scott Freeman <scottf at tvw.org> wrote:
> > Thanks for the reply, I figured out what was going on (running 0.10).
> > Evidently you cannot use the "-acodec copy -vcodec copy" for the codec
> > setting from the source media for your output. The overlay filter will
> > throw no errors, but will not work. You have to specify the output codec
> > parameters (even if they are the same as the inputs) to get the overlay
> > work.
> > I would stretch to call this a bug or an oversight but I think I
> > the workflow and the logic there being a programmer.
> > It does work now. I hope that this could though be at least documented or
> > updated in the next revision.
> It's definitely not a bug - how can ffmpeg render a logo on the output
> video when you tell it to copy the video data?
> "-vcodec copy" literally means "copy, byte for byte, the data in the
> video stream", it definitely does not mean "re-encode the video using
> the same parameters it was originally encoded with" (for a start, most
> of the parameters that it was encoded with cannot even be known at
> that point!)
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100 years ago: “H. T. Henderson, president of the Henderson Engineering Co., who recently returned from a five month tour of the important commercial cities of the United States considers from a financial standpoint Durango people should be content with their lot. Not one place, save in the steel manufacturing towns, did he find conditions better and in the majority of places not so good. In the steel towns, the foreign demand for wares is so great that things are just booming.”
75 years Ago: An advertisement for Miracle Whip read, “Millions prefer this ‘flavor that is different.’ It’s a skillful cross between mayonnaise and old-fashioned boiled dressing, smoother, fluffier, more delicious. Try Miracle Whip – soon! Miracle Whip contains more – far more – of the costly ingredients!”
50 years ago: The following appeared on the Herald’s “Women’s Page”: “Black bean soup is traditionally served with slices of lemon and wedges of hard-cooked egg, but some tradition-breakers insist that fluffs of sour cream dusted with freshly-ground nutmeg really do justice to this good soup.”
25 years ago: “Ed Kutzleb, retiring superintendent of schools for District 9-R, was toasted and roasted at a dinner at the Red Lion Inn by members of School District 9-R board, administration, teachers and friends as people recalled his 20 years of service.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not have been verified.


The City of Austin will still require masks, according to Austin City Council Member Greg Casar, despite Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders to lift the mask mandate throughout the state starting on Wednesday.
This is permitted under the law, according to the Austin City Council, based on a Texas Health and Safety Code that dictates a municipality “may adopt rules to protect the health of individuals in the municipality” and “enforce any law reasonably necessary to protect the public health,” according to the ordinance. Due to the ongoing public health crisis that is the COVID-19 pandemic, the nature of how the virus is spread through droplets and close contact, and the danger of new variants, the city of Austin is, then, able to issue whatever rules it deems imperative to keep its citizens safe and mitigate the spread of the virus.
Per Austin Public Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott, Austin is still in Stage 4 of the COVID-19 risk guidelines, as reported by KVUE, which discourages gatherings of more than 10 people and recommends that businesses operate at 50 percent capacity (Austin moved from Stage 5 to Stage 4 in February). Escott said there has been an increase in hospitalizations for the past three days, although case numbers are trending downward overall.
As Casar referenced, Austin has previously made orders that the state has ultimately superseded, namely, when Austin issued a last-minute order to close restaurants at 10:30 p.m. throughout the New Year weekend. The state challenged the order in court and successfully overruled it on New Year’s Day.
Austin’s current orders, which have been in place since November, require facial masks on both restaurant employees and diners, except when diners are seated at a table to eat and drink. Currently, those in violation of the order face a fine of up to $2,000 per day. However, it’s unclear if the city can enforce this, as Gov. Abbott’s orders stipulate that “no jurisdiction may impose a penalty of any kind for failure to wear a face covering.”
This story is developing, watch this space for updates.


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What Is Exodus?
A relatively new software wallet is called Exodus. J.P. Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli were responsible for its creation. Castagnoli has experience designing for major corporations like Apple, BMW, and Nike, and Richardson has previously written the code for many cryptocurrency products.
Exodus is regarded as a “hot wallet” because it stores your keys electronically on the gadget.” This contrasts with cold wallets, which keep your cryptocurrency addresses and keys on an offline device and include the Ledger and Trezor wallets. Exodus, however, is appropriate with the Trezor hardware wallet. Exodus wallet offers decentralized finance (DeFi) features to connect to the Exodus exchange, FTX exchange, and applications for staking rewards in addition to storing your cryptocurrency. Exodus processes more than $1 billion each calendar quarter, according to shareholder reports, and has more than 900,000 active users each month.
Pros & Cons Of Exodus Wallet
- Easy to use
- Customer support
- Multiple cryptocurrency choices
- A software-based wallet
- Built-in exchange features
- Prone to security issues
- The fees may be quite high
How Does Exodus Work?
Exodus generates encrypted private keys for each wallet you create, and these keys are only kept on your device. With no registration needed for everyday use, accounts are completely private.
The software is simple to use and navigate even for new users. Understanding how Exodus functions shouldn’t be too challenging if you’re comfortable using a computer and browsing the internet. Exodus is a simple way to begin managing your own wallet independently of an exchange, even though it requires a little more effort than doing so through a centralized exchange.
You have options to send or receive for each digital currency you own in Exodus on a dashboard. The Exodus decentralized exchange has an integrated feature for exchanging supported currencies. These transactions happen directly on the blockchain and might be more expensive than using a centralized exchange like Crypto.com, Kraken, or Gemini.
Exodus can be downloaded and used for free through the Exodus website or mobile app stores, and this is the best way to understand it. You can use the wallet entirely for free if you don’t use the Exodus exchange. Both a subscription and payment are not necessary.
In order to make Exodus Wallet as user-friendly as possible, the development team put a lot of effort into it. the visible portion of the user interface) is clean and has features that basic users are likely to want to use. A complete portfolio view, the trading feature, the back up/recovery options, and the send and receive functions for each asset are all included.
The Exodus Bitcoin wallet’s designers clearly placed a high value on the design. You can alter how the software looks in the options menu. You can pick from a variety of themes. But none of them are too absurd, and they all give the software a polished appearance.
The background color of the wallet can also be modified. Since the only colors you can choose from are various shades of dark blue, dark purple, and black, this option is quite amusing.
Exodus: What Does It Offer?
Secure cryptocurrency storage is the main feature of Exodus wallet. More than 150 different currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Monero, and many more, are supported by Exodus wallets. With just a few clicks, you can switch between currencies on the built-in exchange, which is very practical. If you only intend to use Exodus wallet for storage, you can do so without using the exchange features.
You need to download Exodus’ desktop and mobile apps in order to use it. Computers running Windows, MacOS, and Linux can all use the desktop version. The Apple App Store or Google Play Store are where you can download Exodus for mobile. Hardware wallets from Trezor are compatible with the desktop version.
Is Using Exodus Safe?
Software wallets are out of the reach of regulators, such as the Exodus wallet. Although using the wallet is generally safe, it’s crucial to be aware of the dangers associated with using cryptocurrencies and keeping track of your own wallets. You might never be able to access your crypto again if you lose control of your computer and don’t have a backup copy of your backup seed phrase. It’s crucial to know what you’re doing when using a self-service cryptocurrency wallet to avoid making a costly error.
A review of Exodus wallet wouldn’t be complete without a discussion of the program’s security. You can get a daily cryptocurrency wallet with Exodus that is largely secure. It will never be as secure as keeping digital currency in cold storage (like a paper wallet), as it is an online wallet. Additionally, it lacks a few features that would have made it more secure than other, more advanced software wallets. Let’s first discuss some of the safety features that Exodus does have before we look at these.
A standalone cryptocurrency wallet is required if you want to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies outside of a significant exchange. Exodus is a cryptocurrency software wallet built to safely store your priceless digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Learn more about Exodus’ functionality and whether it might be a good fit for your cryptocurrency needs by reading this review of the Exodus wallet.


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ST. JOSEPH -- The Stearns County Highway Department will close a St. Joseph street while it completes construction which began last season.
Crews will close Minnesota Street West at the intersection with the newly aligned County Road 2 starting Monday.
The closure is necessary to complete the Minnesota Street West roadway and new Park and Ride facility.
A detour will direct traffic to County Road 75.
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The novel, Contagion, can work as an allegory to life in the US under questionable leadership. It is set in America, in the midst of a devastating pandemic. Through this, Lynn Bentley works an allegory of life under the erosion of democratic values, without any political leanings getting in the way of the interpretation and acknowledges that many of the ideas for the book came from Albert Camus’ novel, The Plague. One of his most famous quotes, illuminated in this book is: The absurd does not liberate; it binds.
When the pandemic hits shortly after social norms begin to break down, it causes, the denial of politicians, life to come to a standstill and a city to be closed off to the outside world. The population is no longer able to enjoy normal past times or materialistic endeavors. A culture of mistrust comes into play where people fear that their neighbors could give them the virus.
The novel starts of fairly fast, but it’s more thoughtful in the middle portion before becoming action packed towards the end. It’s intriguing in the same way as life in the US before and during the epidemic that is described, but especially towards the end, the powerful force of humankind trying to achieve oneness while remaining separated begins to propel the story forward.
The story focuses on a group of people united in their fights to defeat the virus and stave it off from themselves. There is the emotionally broken neighbor, the perfectionist politician, the priest who lambastes the laxity of the people and adapts his sermons to help them find peace, the journalist who gets caught up in the illness and tries to escape, the doctor who treats people out of a sense of duty while his wife is sick in a clinic outside the City and a former veteran who leaves home due to his disgust of the death penalty and who sets up the volunteer force to defeat the pandemic.
It is as exhilarating and thought-provoking as the other Bentley books. It’s one with important lessons from one who is adept at describing complex human issues that have dogged us from the beginning of time with straightforward events and ideas.

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Acne and scarring
Acne is a common but debilitating skin condition which affects many people. People tend to think of acne as a problem that affects teenagers, but in actual fact it is common in many young adults. Although not serious or life-threatening, acne often results in a huge psychological burden on sufferers. Acne is most common on the face, but can also effect the neck, shoulders and back.
Factors that that are known to contribute to acne include the production of sebum (skin oil) which can block the pores of the gland, as well as the production of a type of skin bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. This leads to a cycle of blocked pores, followed by inflammation of the skin’s oil glands which results in visible scarring.
Acne treatment at Bloom Clinic Milton Keynes:
Our approach to the treatment of acne is sympathetic to each individual case. We offer both medical treatment and cosmetic treatment for acne, and Dr Boye will advise on the best course of action for each case.
Medical treatment of acne involves the use of prescription products to reduce the oil production and antibiotics to reduce infection and inflammation. Cosmetic treatment includes procedures to reduce pigmentation and the use of skin peels or microneedling to refresh the skin.
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Severe or reoccurring cases of acne can result in scarring, which can cause huge psychological distress, social awkwardness and anxiety. Dr Boye uses a technique called subcision to lift the acne scar up and away from the underlying tissues and the dermal fillers or fat (depending on individual case) is then injected at the base of the scar to reduce the risk of it recurring. This very effective treatment for acne has achieved high satisfaction amongst clients.


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1-day trips is never enough if you would like to explore Georgia deeper – located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, it is home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. This tour will let you experience the country to the fullest.
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Travel to Didgori mountain-Uplistsikhe cave city-Mtskheta (old capital city of Georgia)- Tbilisi, overnight in Tbilisi.
Travel to North part of Georgia, and you will see: from Tbilisi to Kazbegi by the Georgian military road 3 hours drive - on the way we will stop 5 times: Jvari monastery (6 th century with very nice view), Zhinvali lake, Ananuri fortress, panorama view in Gudauri resort (Paraglading available at your own cost), Gergeti trinity church in Kazbegi. Overnight in Kazbegi.
Gveleti waterfall (2.5-3 km about 1.5 hours walking in a nature), natural mineral springwater, walking in a Truso valley with amazing views, Juta mountain (here we can use horses to get there), back to hotel in Kazbegi.
Travel from North to South part of Georgia, from Kazbegi to Borjomi resort. The Borjomi resort has a national park with attracttions for children. Optional Rafting tour can be arranged. Overnight in Borjomi.
Travel from Borjomi to Vardzia, the ancient cave city (12th century), Rabati Fortress in Akhatsikhe and stay overnight there.
Travel from South to West part of Georgia, we will cross Zekari Pass with amazing view and we will get Sairme resort in mountain, there you can enjoy the Zipline (Omega), natural hot water swimming pool in an open area, and overnight in Sairme resort or in Kutaisi - the next city.
From Kutaisi to Prometheus Cave, Okace canyon, Martvili canyon and overnight in Kutaisi.
From Kutaisi to Shekvetili, where there is a nice attraction park “Tsitsinatela” and the Finish in Batumi!

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This piece was not my idea. It was Linda Holmes'. If you're reading this blog, you probably share my regard for her take on popular culture. So my ears pricked up when she suggested I look into doing a radio piece on Kyle Killen.
A troubled starlet dies in a helicopter crash off the Irish coast after sending a series of mysterious text messages. Three years later, a hungry young reporter desperate for work takes an assignment to write a quickie celebrity biography of her — but finds complexity and danger.
That seemingly accidental death is the catalyst for the events in Bloodland, a new thriller by Irish author Alan Glynn.
Country Music Award winner Gretchen Peters had an eventful 2010: The BP oil spill washed up on her doorstep, a good friend committed suicide, and her son announced that he's transgender. The last of those in particular, she says, got her thinking about personal conflict.
The new iPhone app called "Zombies, RUN!" is not your standard running game.
It's designed to encourage folks, such as say, video gamers, who aren't usually associated with exercise to take up running.
British writer Naomi Alderman, who is a gamer herself as well as an Orange-award winning novelist, came up with the idea for "Zombies, RUN!" while in a class for amateur runners she tells weekends on All Things Considered guest host Mary-Louise Kelly.
For his third symphony, the 26-year-old American composer Mohammed Fairouz decided to incorporate text in three languages. Poems and Prayers, which had its debut Thursday in New York, features passages in Arabic, Hebrew and Aramaic.
The symphony was commissioned by Northeastern University, where Fairouz teaches. The idea was to write something exploring the conflicts in the Middle East, so for inspiration, Fairouz delved into the region's poetry — both ancient and modern.
He took on competition that was much bigger and much faster, but in the end the judges decided Malachy, a Pekingese with a long mop of fur framing his funny little pushed-in face, was the top dog in the land and gave him top honors at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York.
On the eve of the 54th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the conversation was all about Whitney Houston. The 48-year-old pop diva was discovered dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton Saturday afternoon. The cause of her death was under investigation.
Houston died alone in the same hotel that was the venue for a party she had often entered in triumph: the annual pre-Grammy Awards bash given by her mentor, recording impresario Clive Davis.
It's not all about sports bars and Bowl parties; Hippo Editor Amy Diaz has a few suggestions for those who want a little art this weekend, including a new exhibit at The Currier, a trio of one act plays, and some opera.
Since Adam wrote here yesterday of science as a meaningful pursuit, or better, of how a science-inspired way of quenching our unquenchable thirst for knowledge about ourselves and the world will add meaning to one's life, I'd like to take off on a tangent also springing from Umair Haque's recent blog post in the Harvard Business Review.
You can catch up on the Oscar-nominees this weekend, but there's also a chance to catch a rocumentary on Portsmouth's music scene in the 90's and ask the screenwriter of Ground Hog Day why he wanted Bill Murray to live forever. Hippo Editor Amy Diaz has the popcorn.


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The OEPF includes links to a small number of other digital facsimile editions of Old English poetic verse. With these editions, such as Kevin Kiernan's Electronic Beowulf 4.0 or Dan O'Donnell's Cædmon’s Hymn: A Multimedia Study, Edition and Archive, the OEPF does not need to do the additional work of re-editing these works to digital facsimile, and instead directs readers to take advantage of these other excellent resources.
• Beowulf: Kevin Kiernan, ed. Electronic Beowulf, 4th Edition (2015): http://ebeowulf.uky.edu/ebeo4.0
• "Cædmon's Hymn": Dan O'Donnell, ed. Cædmon’s Hymn: A Multimedia Study, Edition and Archive (2005, 2018): https://caedmon.seenet.org/
• "Cædmon's Hymn" (West Saxon versions): Martin Foys, ed. "Cædmon's Hymn": the Seven West Saxon Versions (2019): https://uw.digitalmappa.org/12
• "The Grave": Leah Parker, ed. Digital Grave (2020): https://sims2.digitalmappa.org/12
• The Brussels Cross: Martin Foys, ed. Digital Brussels Cross/Reliquary (2018): https://uw.digitalmappa.org/42
• The Franks Casket: Martin Foys, ed. The Franks Casket: a Digital Edition (2019): https://uw.digitalmappa.org/33

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In the first edition of Southern Roots, you explored core blues and jazz influences, a wide variety of key harmonic concepts, some creative approaches to improvising, and some fundamental guitar techniques to help you gain command of American Roots music -- from blues and rock to soul, jazz, and even country. This collection of 30 Southern Roots Licks from Scott Sharrard includes many of his own favorite lines and phrases for building solos.
”As we play our way through this versatile vocabulary, I’ll pass on tips and approaches for using them with whatever style of roots music you happen to be playing. I’ll demonstrate and break down each of the licks using backing tracks that I produced using my touring band featuring Brett Bass on bass, Eric Kalb on drums and my co-producer/engineer for twenty years, Charlie Martinez. They cover a variety of electric roots feels, keys and tempos.”
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New Gestational Phase–Specific Cutoff Values for the Use of the Soluble fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase-1/Placental Growth Factor Ratio as a Diagnostic Test for Preeclampsia
To establish gestational phase adapted cutoffs for the use of the soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1)/placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio as a diagnostic tool for preeclampsia in the clinical setting, a multicenter case–control study including a total of 1149 patients was performed. We report normal values of sFlt-1, PlGF, and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio based on the analysis of a total of 877 patients with uneventful pregnancy outcome. A total of 234 patients with preeclampsia and a matched cohort consisting of 468 patients with normal pregnancy outcome were compared, and sFlt-1 and PlGF were measured on an automated platform. Separate cutoffs for the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio were determined for the early (20+0–33+6 weeks) and the late gestational phase (34+0 weeks–delivery). For each of the 2 gestational phases, 2 independent cutoffs framing an equivocal zone were determined: the first cutoff with focus on high sensitivity, and the second focusing on high specificity. Between 20+0 and 33+6 weeks, the cutoffs at ≤33 and ≥85 resulted in a sensitivity/specificity of 95%/94% and 88%/99.5%, respectively. An sFlt-1/PlGF ratio of ≤33 had the lowest likelihood of a negative test (0.05; 95% confidence interval, 0.02–0.13), whereas values ≥85 had the highest likelihood of a positive test (176; 95% confidence interval, 24.88–1245). After 34+0 weeks, the cutoffs at ≤33 and ≥110 yielded a sensitivity/specificity of 89.6%/73.1% and 58.2%/95.5%, respectively. The approach to use multiple cutoffs for the early and late gestational phase enhances the diagnostic accuracy of the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio as a diagnostic tool for preeclampsia.
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This summary from a Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call focused on ways to reach out to landlords.
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This report explores how governments and energy efficiency implementers could help stakeholders better analyze and act upon building performance data to unlock savings.
This study looks at evidence of capitalization of energy efficiency features in home prices using data from real estate multiple listing services (MLS) in three metropolitan areas: the Research Triangle region of North Carolina; Austin, Texas; and Portland, Oregon. These home listings include information on Energy Star certification and, in Portland and Austin, local green certifications. Our results suggest that Energy Star certification increases the sales prices of homes built between 1995 and 2006 but has no statistically significant effect on sales prices for newer homes.


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Alessandro wraps up Project Mirai with the final assembly and the process of watercooling.
Andy takes an in-depth look at a pre-built PC housing an RTX 3080... all for less than two grand.
More intricate work from our modding master. It's coming together.
Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel is heading up a new indie studio whilst also staying at Ubisoft.
We take a look at an HD remake of one of the best games ever made.
Ubisoft has confirmed it is making a HD version of Beyond Good and Evil.
Ubisoft has confirmed that Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still in development and that fans just need to be patient.
Ubisoft has dismissed rumours that Michel Ancel had left the developer.
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Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Fundamental Insight
While risk appetite increased globally, partially fueled by hopes that a vaccine will bring an end to the Covid-19 pandemic, the second wave continues to intensify. The US leads the surge in daily infections, but recession risks in Germany represent a more imminent threat. Economic data continues to deteriorate across developed markets, but emerging markets delivered a series of upside surprises. The best-case scenario is an uneven and sluggish recovery in 2021, adding to upside potential in risk-averse assets.
With rising risks of a correction in equity markets, after a massive rally fueled by optimism rather than factual developments, gold and silver enjoy a bullish outlook moving forward. Record global debt levels, which are expected to increase further in 2021, add to the upside potential in the XAG/USD, a less crowded trade than its big brother XAU/USD. Traders should account for more volatile trading and potentially more short-term downside pressure that will form the base for an expected advance.
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- Stop Loss Level: 22.550
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