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The Krotons was the fourth serial in season six of Doctor Who and originally aired in late 1968 and early 1969. This four-parter is one of the few Second Doctor serials to survive in its entirety. It illustrates some of the strengths and weaknesses of the series at that time.
This was the first Doctor Who story penned by Robert Holmes who would go on to write much better stories for the series.
The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive in an unnamed planet inhabited by a humanoid race called the Gonds. The Gonds are not however the rulers of the planet. They are held in absolute subjection by the Krotons although no-one has ever seen a Kroton. The Krotons are assumed to live inside “the machine” and issue their instructions via a disembodied electronic voice or in writing. The Gonds are only allowed to learn what the Krotons teach them through their “teaching machines” in the Hall of Learning. Periodically the two most promising Gond students are selected to serve as companions to the Krotons. They disappear through a door and are never seen again. As we will later learn they are drained of their mental energies and then destroyed.
The arrival of the Doctor and his party precipitates a crisis. The Doctor and Zoe have much greater mental capacities than any of the Gonds and the Krotons intend to use their mental energies to achieve something they have been trying to achieve for a thousand years, but the Krotons are about to face a serious challenge to their rule.
It’s not a great story but it’s perfectly adequate. It’s the execution that is the problem. The sets are uninteresting and the costumes are dull although Zoe’s costume (apparently made from plastic-coated paper) is quite startling and rather appealing.
The acting is fine. Philip Madoc, who would go on to feature in many Doctor Who adventures, is the standout as the ambitious and unscrupulous Eelek. Madoc steals every scene he’s in, as he always did.
Jamie (Frazer Hines) is always fun and he gets a pretty reasonable fight scene in the opening episode of The Krotons. While the Doctor generally prefers to avoid violence, and in particular avoids engaging in violence himself, he was never a pacifist and Jamie’s fight is a good example of the Doctor’s philosophy towards violence. He is quite prepared to let others resort to violence when its necessary. In this serial the Doctor is also quite prepared to encourage the Gonds in violent resistance to the Krotons.
As usual the BBC’s DVD presentation is excellent with a worthwhile audio commentary and some good documentary features.
The Krotons is by no means a complete failure and it’s better than its dubious reputation might suggest. All it needed was a bit more money to make the Krotons convincing and a bit more inspiration from the set designer. There are some amusing dialogue exchanges between the Doctor and Zoe, some reasonable ideas and there’s Philip Madoc in fine form, all of which are enough to make it worth a look.


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Council laments Qantas decision to drop Miles plan
The Western Downs Council says it is disappointed Qantas has pulled out of plans to provide regular passenger services to Miles.
The town's airport and runway has recently been upgraded and QantasLink was due to start its service from Brisbane on June 16.
However, councillor George Moore says it has been told that will not happen.
"Qantas will be continuing to review their operation but at this point in time I think the regular passenger services are gone and people will continue as they had, to do drive down to Brisbane to the Brisbane airport or if the Toowoomba airport comes online it will be the Toowoomba airport I guess," he said.

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One time, I took a pig’s tail
off the slaughter table
and stuck it in my pocket
as I walked home in the cold–
my granddaddy never knew
because I could walk stealthily
around the equipment shed turned
And one time, when no one was looking,
I threw baby sparrows out of their nests
and watched them writhe in the loose dust below.
Their eyes were blackened moons beneath a veil of skin,
and their naked bodies unnerved me.
Once, down the road away from the house and grownups,
I stuck my arm down the narrow muddy shaft of a crawdad
and reached until my check touch the cool, wet ground.
But there was nothing there.
And usually, when no one is around, I let my hair
run wild and curl up around my face and dream of the
life I came so close to living.

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Despite significant healing in the bone bruise in Joel Embiid's left knee, the rookie was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season on Wednesday after his latest MRI also revealed a bigger meniscus tear than initially diagnosed (see story).
So now what?
The Sixers have not announced any specific course of action for Embiid such as surgery. On Monday, team president Bryan Colangelo said the organization was in no rush to put the oft-injured Embiid back under the knife (see story).
Meniscus tears typically require trimming out the piece that's torn or completely stitching it back into place. If the Sixers do opt for one of those options, Dr. Mark Schwartz of Virtua Health still expects Embiid to be back for the start of the 2017-18 campaign.
"Ideally, you hope you can actually repair it. Long term, it's in his benefit," Schwartz, who is not treating Embiid, said on Wednesday's edition of Comcast SportsNet's Philly Sports Talk. "Either way, he should be back for next season with no restrictions."
With Embiid sidelined since Jan. 27 because of continued swelling and soreness, Schwartz does think it's time to undergo a procedure to remedy the tear.
"I think initially the bulk of the symptoms were coming from the bone bruise and the meniscal symptoms were probably in the background," Schwartz said. "Now that the recent MRI reportedly shows improvement in the bone bruise, I think now that the symptoms from the menisci have come to the surface and I think the new MRI shows the meniscal tear to be bigger than originally thought.
"I think the next step now that you know that he's not going to be playing for the rest of the season and he still has these symptoms and he's had this meniscal tear for quite some time now, I think the next logical step is to look into his knee arthroscopically."

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The death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey has risen to at least 28 people and rescue efforts continue as a fire burns at the site.
There were 110 miners working in the shaft when the explosion occurred on Friday evening at the state-owned TTK Amasra Muessese Mudurlugu mine in the town of Amasra, in the Black Sea coastal province of Bartin.
Energy minister Fatih Durmaz said rescue efforts continue for 15 people, with the majority of them in the mine’s gallery where a fire still burns.
“It’s not a huge fire, but to get there safely, the fire and carbon monoxide gas must be eliminated,” he told journalists at the site.
Four or five other miners had been trapped in cave-ins, Mr Durmaz added.
The minister earlier said that preliminary assessments indicated the explosion was likely to have been caused by firedamp, which is a reference to flammable gases found in coal mines.
Health minister Fahrettin Koca tweeted that 28 miners were dead and 11 rescued miners are in hospital in Bartin and Istanbul. Interior minister Suleyman Soylu said 58 people had been rescued alive.
Ambulances are on standby at the site.
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Amasra on Saturday.
He said three prosecutors had been assigned to investigate the incident.
“Our hope is that the loss of life does not increase further, that our miners are saved,” Mr Erdogan said in a statement. “All our efforts are geared in that direction.”
In Turkey’s worst mine disaster, a total of 301 people died in 2014 in a fire inside a coal mine in the town of Soma, in western Turkey.


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Here are just a few suggestions waiting in the wings: Kimberly Akimbo, Moulin Rouge, MJ The Musical, Some Like It Hot, Funny Girl, SIX, Leopoldstadt…
Before you know it, the Tony Award nominees will be announced and you will regret not being a part of the buzz or seeing that show on your to-do list. Order tickets today at the link below.
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Why not take advantage of Restaurant Week NYC 2023 pre- or post-theater or simply because you’re hungry.
For a limited time you can sample prix-fix menus at many of the very popular eateries across all five boroughs. Typically, they offer a 2-course lunch and 3-course dinner for $30, $45 or $60. From casual pubs to elegant dining rooms, Restaurant Week NYC is available for every hunger pang and budget.
Following are a few of my restaurant picks awaiting your reservation:
Red Hook Lobster Pound (Brooklyn)
Offering both a lunch and dinner menu for Restaurant Week, I recommend you try their incredible crustaceans and maritime rolls at this chic shanty. Start off the meal with one of their various chowders and end it with a sweet catch — S’mores.
This is as close as I can get to the delicacies I ate during my school days in Spain. Socarrat offers the cuisine from the Iberian Peninsula with elegance and incomparable, authentic flavors. From tapas of sizzling shrimp, hearty chorizo and bacon-wrapped dates, to a savory selection of paella: I recommend the namesake creation. For dessert I am torn between the flan and the churros con chocolate so share both with your companion. ¡Buen provecho!
Arguably the best burger in the metropolis, Rivercrest is conveniently located in Astoria Queens. It deserves a better moniker than pub grub because they elevate the experience and meal far above the beer tap. I suggest you try the maple-fried Brussels sprouts, their amazing Rivercrest burger and save room for the doughnut dessert.
Le Rivage (Restaurant Row/Midtown West)
I have a soft spot for Restaurant Row on the West Side. I tend to reminisce as I walk this historic block, and while I understand change is inevitable, it’s not always for the better. While some of the “old” New York establishments remain (in name) such as Joe Allen, Orso and Becco, they stand like ghosts of a culinary past from my perspective and palate. Regardless, I am glad to announce that Le Rivage is still in the mix of the tourist driven lot. This family-owned business retains its rustic décor and the menu showcases Chef Paul’s classic French dishes. I enjoy the endive salad followed by the succulent lamb shank in bordelaise sauce and the pear melba for dessert. Live music during dinner hours is also a pleasure.
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Police chief ouster is troubling
To the editor:
I am concerned that Mayor Pavia, in one of his first acts after taking office, announced that he was not planning to renew the contract of Police Chief Larrabee. According to an article in The Advocate, the mayor did this before consulting with the police commission or any community groups.
I can understand when a new mayor, especially from a different political party than the previous administration, wants to appoint members of his own party to certain positions in the administration, and on boards and commissions.
However, a police chief is a professional, not a political, appointee. In order to win election, after raising a big campaign war chest, what did Mayor Pavia have to promise and to whom? Is he going to reach into the ranks and appoint an old school buddy? Did one disgruntled patrolman bend his ear about a perceived slight from Chief Larrabee?
Chief Larrabee was hired after Mayor Malloy did a national search for the position. One of his major qualifications was his commitment to community policing. Since his arrival, the city has seen low crime numbers.
Mayor Pavia states that he "Wants the department to go in a new direction." Did the mayor give Chief Larrabee the opportunity to discuss, or give input to, this "new" direction? I don't know Chief Larrabee, or anyone in his department. However, I cannot imagine that Chief Larrabee would disagree with the mayor's focus on "securing state-of-the-art technology for investigative units, and to revive specialized tactical teams." This has not been done previously due to budget constraints. If Mayor Pavia can find the money, I'm sure that Chief Larrabee would know how to spend it wisely.
To the editor:
Congratulations to the senators who have turned the United States of America into the Associated States of America. When some states are in line for different perks and/or benefits as part of this Health Care Non Reform Bill, we can no longer think of ourselves as the United States; because we are not.
We have become a loose-knit association of states. Kind of like a buying group where members get better deals than non-members. What is happening now in the halls of Washington D.C. is a sham and any senator who votes for this bill as it stands now ought to lose their job next time they run.
A bunch a crooks
To the editor:
In Washington we have 535 crooks. The disgusting behavior between the Democrats and Republicans make the Hatfields and McCoys look like best of friends. When you have to bribe unethical politicians to get a deal done it is truly time for change.
Just about all of these politicians are multi-millionaires, get too comfortable with their job, are well paid, cannot relate to the average person, and collect thousands of dollars each year from their equally crooked friends called lobbyists.
In November of 2010 it would be nice to see a proposition on the ballot for term changes, including term limits. No senator, or any one in Congress, can serve more than two four-year terms or a maximum of eight years. We would certainly have a better-run, more efficient country
Good for Joe
To the editor:
After reading a number of letters critical of Senator Lieberman I feel I must contribute my thoughts. I thank God for a man like Lieberman who is principled, and unlike other politicians, who think only of taking stands that will get them elected, thinks of the ultimate good of the country.
Most Democrats favor the monstrous health care plan currently being considered. It will be paid for by your and my grandkids, who do not vote, and thus have no voice today. It appeals to some who see it as a natural extension of the government's role. I see it as an acceptance that we cannot take care of ourselves and government is our saviour, an opinion I do not share.
Of course there are many stories of unfortunate people with health problems and associated financial concerns. There are better ways of helping them. First, eliminate the tax deduction for employer health care plans. Second, allow medical insurance to be purchased across state lines. The current medical insurance laws eliminate competition and assure high cost. Third, enact tort reform. Doctors practicing defensive medicine order unnecessary tests and procedures to protect themselves from lawsuits. There is no serious discussion of any of these solutions. They could change things for the better, the current approach will not.


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Have you ever wondered why huskies, border collies, and some shepherd dogs have those piercing blue eyes?
Consumer genetics, made popular by companies like 23andMe and Ancestry, may have provided an answer, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the canine DNA startup company Embark Veterinary, Inc.
The study was published in the journal PLOS Genetics and it’s the first of its kind to use consumer genomics with non-humans as well as the largest canine genome-wide association study ever conducted.
Consumer genetic testing has given people an unprecedented look at their DNA and genetic history.
This is all made possible thanks to large databases of genomic data, and now this new study shows how consumer genomics can shed light on animal traits that have yet eluded scientists, like the blue eyes of the Siberian Husky.
The researchers analyzed data from 6,070 genetically tested dogs along with phenotype data that had been submitted by owners via web surveys and uploaded photos.
A 98.6 kilobase duplication on the canine chromosome 18 near the ALX4 gene was found to correlate strongly with eye color in huskies and Australian Shepherds. A kilobase represents 1,000 base pairs of DNA or the rungs of the ladder on a DNA strand.
Just one copy of the gene variant could cause blue eyes or blue and brown eyes, but the researchers say there are still unknown genetic and environmental factors that have yet to be identified that influence husky eye color.
“This study demonstrates the power of the approach that Embark is taking towards improving canine health,” said Aaron J. Sams, a co-author of the study and member of Embark Veterinary, Inc. “In a single year, we collected enough data to conduct the largest canine study of its kind. Embark is currently pursuing similar research projects in a range of morphological and health-related traits and we hope to continue to use our platform to move canine genetics and health forward in a very real way.”
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On the morning of December 3, ZTE and COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Design and Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as “Shanghai Aircraft Design Institute”) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The two parties will leverage their respective advantages in technology, business and resource integration to jointly promote 5G technology Deep integration with high-end manufacturing, and in-depth cooperation in 5G ATG, in-flight wireless interconnection, 5G manufacturing innovation, industrial operating system, data analysis and application.
Leaders and experts from both sides summarized and reviewed the content of the previous cooperation, conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions on issues of concern to both sides, and clarified the direction of cooperation in the next step. The leaders of the two sides said that it is necessary to give full play to the complementary advantages of the two sides to carry out in-depth cooperation around key points, and jointly promote the intelligent upgrading of China’s high-end manufacturing industry. Shen Bo, President of the Shanghai Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Lu Ping, Vice President of ZTE Corporation and General Manager of the 5G Industry Product Line, signed the contract on behalf of the two parties. , Xie Daxiong, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ZTE Corporation, and others witnessed the event.
It is reported that Shanghai Aircraft Design and Research Institute is the design and R&D center of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. It is responsible for the technical development of China’s civil aircraft projects, and undertakes tasks such as aircraft design and development, test verification, airworthiness certification, and key technology research. , is the largest civil aircraft R&D center in my country. ZTE is the world’s leading provider of integrated communications solutions. By providing innovative technologies and product solutions for telecom operators and enterprise network customers in more than 160 countries and regions around the world, the company enables users all over the world to enjoy all-round communication such as voice, data, multimedia, and wireless broadband. At present, ZTE has fully served global mainstream operators and enterprise network customers. With the launch of the world’s first large-scale commercial deployment of 5G, as of the end of September 2019, ZTE has won 35 5G commercial contracts around the world, covering major 5G markets such as China, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, with more than 60 operators around the world. 5G cooperation.
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it wasn’t an easy journey all the way from istanbul to berlin, but he’s safe and sound! my heaviest statue so far too. baby’s made out of porcelain.
first time ever trying out copics. this sketchbook was definitely not made for them but eh.
2/3rd of the trinity complete! only wonder woman missing now…
i wasnt feeling too well so i drew logan lerman woops. back to work now!
quick sketch for papa
i already yelled a lot of joy but THANK YOU LITTLE PRINCE!!!!!
i cant wait to print it out and hang it in my room uwu♥♥♥
commission for sundroplet of her and her sisters TERA characters uwu
this is probably the most detailed thing ive ever drawn and in retrospect, i do wish i had added a few more details.
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When thinking about protecting athletes, one area that often goes overlooked is the importance of mental health and wellness. Dr. Victor Kidd is a Sport Mental Health Consultant and Sport Psychotherapist, who utilizes his clinical training to positively impact systems in sport organizations and individual athletes. In this episode, Luke and Dr. Kidd discuss the overall importance for athletes moving beyond the stigma and focusing and their mental health and wellbeing.
Read a transcript of this episode here.

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That the word "branding" is commonly used now in media discussions of political candidates and campaigns says it all. There was a time when such concepts were avoided in public discussion. The public wasn't supposed to think that candidates were being sold like laundry detergent. But no more. It's all a sales job. Openly. It's all B.S.


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Karen Gillan attended the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards at Grosvenor House in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton on Sunday in London, England.
Karen Gillan at the Jameson Empire Film Awards 2015 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane in London on March 29, 2015
With a net worth of $2 million dollars, the 27-year-old Scottish actress, best known for her role as Amy Pond in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, wore a Louis Vuitton Fall 2014 dress that managed to look both futuristic and retro at the same time.
Known for her role as Amy Pond in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, Karen Gillan has a net worth of $2 million dollars
She paired the frock with a shiny pair of boots from the same fashion house.
Karen Gillan futuristic and retro Louis Vuitton dress
The question is, do you love them?
Karen Gillan’s shiny boots by Louis Vuitton
The fashion critics had mixed feelings about her dress, but it seems like everyone hated her high boots. What do you think?
Perhaps you recall that Michelle Williams wore an almost identical dress to the 2014 Met Gala with a rather unexciting pair of black pumps. Who do you think looked best?
Michelle Williams at the 2014 Met Gala in New York City on May 5, 2014
Michelle Williams flaunted her legs in a shimmering Louis Vuitton dress
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Another week, another tough wire puzzle. Great way to keep torturing myself...
The culprit for my latest brain melt is the Pendulum by PuzzleMaster - They have a great selection of wire puzzles, all very affordable - In order to keep you from hypnotizing yourself, your task is to remove the diamond shape from the wire frame. There are two identical diamond shapes, so don't be confused: the one that's supposed to be freed can be moved up and down the pendulum. The other is locked by a small loop.
Having reviewed several of PuzzleMaster's wire puzzles (twelve, counting this one), there's always something you can expect, albeit the cheap price, and that's high quality. All puzzles are nickel plated to ensure a clean and polished look.
Despite the complex appearance, the Pendulum is rated as a 9/10 level of difficulty, although I wouldn't be so surprised if it were a 10. It's definitely harder than the Blue Knight, another level 9 puzzle reviewed a few weeks ago, which took less than 20 minutes to solve. I know they're totally different puzzles, but still the level of complexity is greater in the Pendulum, in my opinion.
Shortly after I picked up the Pendulum, I had a good idea of how the diamond should be removed, more specifically, where it should exit. The hardest part, however, was to figure out the exact process to get there, and that took a while. The diamond can't go over any of the two large rings that are blocking two possible exits, and since they won't go anywhere, the real exit must be through the other end of the U bar. It's easy to reach that conclusion, but now what? - Well, I figured the oval loop in the U bar was a major part in the solving process, but that didn't help much. So far, I knew where the diamond was supposed to exit and the oval loop was a very important characteristic, but connecting the two was still a foggy thought. To avoid further spoilers for future solvers of the puzzle, I'll leave the rest for you to figure out on your own.
After spending weeks chasing what seemed like an impossible task, seeing the diamond finally out of the puzzle is the ultimate rewarding feeling. When comparing the steps I took with the solution guide, I could see that I made a few redundant ones. There are 17 steps in the solution, but I reckon I must have done more than 20. When describing the difficulty of the Pendulum, I would say that it's not overly complex, although when you take into account the higher than average number of steps required, it's easy to understand why it's a level 9. Getting the diamond back to its original position is much easier, though.
Solution: Click here for a step-by-step guide.
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High quality - Affordable price - Tough challenge. When these three statements are used together to describe a single puzzle, it's hard for a puzzle lover to be indifferent to it. If you like wire puzzles, get it. You won't be disappointed.
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53Spirits Tether » by Spheral3 (cannon-compliant. Slow-burn.) Sokka and Zuko have known each other since children, thanks to an invisible thread that connects them in dreams, and guided by a spirit. One day, the dreams stop. Sokka had vowed never to tell anyone of his dreams, but after discovering the Avatar, and the Prince after them, can he keep it a secret while trying to get his tether to stop hunting them?
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61Unexpected Outcome » by Valasca After returning to Cross Academy for his final year, Zero starts getting plagued by strange dreams and an increasing thirst for blood. He just wants to finish his final year, but Kuran seems to have made it his immortal life's mission pester him. Despite Zero's plans for a normal and quick final year, it will have the most unexpected outcome. Written with Shalheira
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17Love of a Professor » by Quanktumspirit Him had a discussion with some Demons. He then ends up being in a rehabilitation program with Professor Utonium. Rating M for reason. Gay shipping. And the romance will grow. Adopted from Editor-Bug.
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191Decisions, Decisions » by SesshomaruFreak YAOI(boyxboy) When something changes in the Lord of the West, he decides that there is only one person who can help him. The question is, WILL this person help? InuxSess
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134Seeking His Hand » by Magic Mind Soichiro asks: "Why do you want to marry my son?" L stares at him for a moment, then sighs almost imperceptibly. "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. …or husband," he quotes. A historical regency-esque romance AU in which L seeks Light's hand in marriage. And that's only the beginning.
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19The Portal » by 8andit0 Finn has been pushed through a portal by Princess Bubblegum, but what happens when the experiment goes south? Where is Finn? What happened to him? Rated M for rape, cursing, sexual content and blood
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33Secrets and Royals » by AsorenRM The lonely Prince Kakarott has a huge secret, while the devilish Prince Vegeta want's to know what. When Prince Kakarott is taken by Prince Vegeta what will happen to him? VegetaXGoku Please Read and review! M for a reason, don't like pass right on by! Updated Every Monday!
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94 A Beautiful Secret » by Shi no Miwaku AU. When L finally knew about Light's secret, it pretty much turned him on. Lemon.
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4Always better in Two's » by FlorinaLyndis Morty's deepest desires are soon to become reality; but it's not just his wildest dreams alone, someone else has taken an interest in him. He's just gonna need to take a little nap first.
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61 Horrible past, Bad Present, Good Future » by pyrogirl2000 What if Light wasn't Kira? What if the Light you know was only a facade? This is what really happened. Warning: Cutting and rape. This not for people looking for fluff. I am truly sorry for any miss spelling, if you do notice anything please do point it out. Good day. Or night. LxLight. Seme!L and Uke!Light
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Jonquel Jones Stars For League-Leading Sun
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After the Connecticut Sun traded All-Star forward Chiney Ogwumike to the Los Angeles Sparks in April, many wondered whether the team could still compete for a championship this season. The answer is a resounding yes: the Sun currently stand on top of the Eastern Conference with a 6-1 record, the best in the WNBA, thanks in large part to the play of Jonquel Jones.
The 25-year-old Jones has stepped up in Ogwumike’s absence on the way to an MVP-level campaign. She is averaging 18.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game so far, ranking fourth, first, and first in the league, respectively. The statistics confirm what is already apparent — Jones has dominated in the paint and protected the rim with authority. Winning back-to-back Player of the Week Awards shows that Jones can remain a steady force game after game and that the Sun can rely on her to carry the team throughout the season...


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Navicular-A Retrospective Study
Updated: Feb 7, 2022
The navicular apparatus is designed to dissipate force between the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon (DDFT) and the third phalanx and as such is under a huge amount of pressure, commonly, chronic overloading of these apparatus caused by foot imbalances predispose to injury (Ruff et al 2016).
The term “Navicular syndrome/Disease” has changed its meaning with the introduction of more specific diagnostic techniques. Horses that block out to palmer digital nerve blocks (PDNB) are now described as having “palmer foot pain” (PFP) until further investigation can more accurately diagnose specific structures affected (Smith 2015).
The complexed structures of the “podotrochlea apparatus” (fig.1) share a close working relationship and often multiple structures will be affected in navicular pathologies (Smith 2015).
Although horses can appear lame unilaterally, commonly horses will show changes of the navicular region bilaterally, certain conformations predispose to navicular pathology, low heels increase the load on the DDFT, and the surrounding structures and high heels can affect the vascular mechanisms of the hoof contributing to degenerative changes (Mieszkowska et al 2016).
Mieszkowska et al (2016) discussed the findings of 20 horses with palmer foot pain, it discovered that 75% of the horses had changes associated with the area of the DDFT, 45% had changes associated with the collateral sesamoiden ligaments and 25% had an enlarged navicular bursa (bursitis), also discussed in detail were the histopathological findings.
Uhl et al (2018) discussed the mechanical predispositions of navicular, stating that areas of increased DDFT load directly correlated to areas of DDFT core lesions, confirming the theory that conformations which increase dorsiflexion predispose to navicular pathology.
When assessing hoof pastern axis (HPA) radiographically the phalangeal alignment should be parallel with the dorsal surface of the distal phalanx (Logie 2017). The angle can differ greatly, less than 47 degrees for a sloping HPA, between 48 and 55 degrees for an ideal HPA or over 56 degrees for an upright HPA, but the phalangeal alignment will still be parallel, when this angle changes a BBHPA or broken forward HPA is created, in the case of a BBHPA this often changes the stance of the animal as it tries to alleviate the pressure on the navicular by standing out in front, this can then cause crushing of the heels and creates a perpetual cycle (Logie 2017).
Diagnostic analgesia is the common place technique for assessing equine lameness, systematic nerve blocking helps to isolate regions of pain, navicular syndrome or PFP is diagnosed by a positive response to a PDNB, further diagnostics modalities are then utilised to acquire a more definitive diagnosis (Dyson 2013).
The introduction of Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has enabled a far more detailed diagnosis of PFP, it enables assessment of both osseous and intricate soft tissue structures of the region (Parkes et al 2015). Before MRI, the broad diagnosis of navicular disease was reached through positive response to PDNB and assessment of radiographic changes to the navicular bone itself, scintigraphy could also indicate the navicular region but non-specifically (Stewart 2017).
Diagnostic analgesia can isolate to the palmer digit, radiography can be used to asses osseous changes and ultrasonographic findings can assess certain soft tissue structures, but these techniques are non-specific and are generally now prerequisites to a definitive MRI diagnosis (Parkes et al 2015).
It was with the ability of more accurate diagnosis that navicular disease became navicular syndrome, although MRI has enabled this comprehensive level of diagnostics, due to the huge range of pathologies detectable it has become subjective as to which pathology is of most clinical significance (Stewart 2017).
Computed tomography similarly to MRI gives a clearer image of pathological changes, many osseous changes seen by these modalities are not evident radiographically and changes in the distal impar ligament, marrow, DDFT and other soft tissue structures are also not detectable. This advancement in diagnostics facilitates more accurate and earlier diagnosis which can result in better prognosis for the animal (Widmer et al 2000).
Navicular bursoscopy is a commonly utilised surgery associated with DDFT pathology, it allows histological confirmation of diagnostics, it enables visualisation of detected lesions and allows for minimally invasive surgical procedures (Smith et al 2007). Post-surgery, regenerative medicine can be utilised in the form of stem cell injection, however this can lead to complications when administered to scar tissue (Mieszkowska et al 2016).
Treatment of desmopathy of the collateral ligaments with swelling of the navicular bone can include a full hoof cast (Mieszkowska et al 2016). Bisphosphonates such at tiludronate are often utilised to normalise osseous metabolism, injected into the navicular they can help treat osseous changes associated with navicular disease, although the results were questionable with chronically lame horses (Denoix et al 2003), this may be due to the complexity of the syndrome and damage to other non-osseous structures as bisphosphonates job is almost solely to inhibit osteoclast activation (Marcella 2015).
Injections into the region generally don’t look to cure the horse but rather render them serviceable for an amount of time, corticoids had differing effects from no effect to pain abolishment for many months, non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs are also effective, in allowing horses to “work through” the problem (Verschooten et al 1990, Curtis 2002).
Recent studies (Schoonover et al 2018) have bought into question the usefulness of bisphosphonates in decreasing lameness over and above remedial shoeing and anti-inflammatories which did prove effective.
Farriery treatment can have a substantial effect on the prognosis of the disease and aims to reduce the forces acting on the navicular area (Uhl et al 2018, Schoonover et al 2018), farriery interventions have changed over the years and traditional shoeing methods have come in to question, such as egg bars “supporting the heels” (Curtis 2002). Decreasing the work load of the DDFT by “bringing the breakover back” has become emphasised, a broken back hoof pastern axis (BBHPA) increases load on the structures associated with the DDFT, so correction facilitates depressurisation (Curtis 2002), however attaining this with wedges should be done cautiously as although raising the heels relieves the DDFT it moves the centre of pressure caudally potentially crushing the heels (Wilson et al 1998, Curtis 2002).
Given the above information the author’s main hypothesis is that there will be a strong positive relationship between a BBHPA and navicular pathology, which will be diagnosed through MRI and histologically confirmed through surgery.
Case 1- Bellini
Related clinical history
Bellini had previously undergone a bursoscopy in Nov 2017, followed by 4 months rehabilitation, his lameness deteriorated, he was sent for an MRI and subsequently bursoscopic surgery.
The previous MRI (2016) had shown: Right fore suprasesamoidean DDFT tearing with intra-bursal soft tissue and likely adhesions Bilateral navicular bursitis Bilateral navicular disease (more severe in right fore) Right fore possible mild / early osteoarthritis of the DIP joint Bilateral enthesopathy of the DSIL.
Diagnostic analgesia positive to PDNB.
Diagnoses of likely / probable clinical significance, suprasesamoidean lateral lobe DDFT tearing with intra-bursal soft tissue and likely adhesions (right fore). Marked navicular bursitis (right fore). Navicular disease (right fore). Mild / early osteoarthritis of the Distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) (right fore). Bilateral desmitis of the distal sesamoidean impar ligament (DSIL) with mild active distal enthesopathy of the DSIL (right fore).
Diagnoses of unlikely clinical significance, mild navicular remodelling (left fore). Mild dorsal fibrillation of the dorsal aspect of the infrasesamoidean and suprasesamoidean (both lobes left fore, medial lobe right fore). DDFT Mild periarticular remodelling/arthropathy of the left fore DIP joint. Mild chronic enthesopathy of the DSIL insertion (left fore).
Surgery and treatment
The bursoscopic histological findings were a 2 cm tear of the lateral lobe of the DDFT with protrusion of tendon fibres into the bursa. Surface fibrillation of the medial lobe of the DDFT with granuloma and mild surface fibrillation of the navicular cartilage.
The torn tendon areas were resected, the granuloma was resected and the navicular cartilage was lightly debrided.
The horse was recommended box rest with in hand grazing for 5 min, twice a day for 2 weeks, after which sutures can be removed. Following that 4 months in hand grazing twice per day, if trotting sound after this time, 2 months small paddock turn out.
The horse is to be shod in 5 degree wedges.
Case 2- Coco
Work: Show jumping
Related clinical history
Intermittent right forelimb lameness of 2 years’ duration. Previous improvement to intra-articular medication of the distal interphalangeal joint. Currently 3/10 lame left fore on the lunge on a firm surface. Diagnostic analgesia positive to PDNB.
Diagnoses of likely / probable clinical significance Full thickness oblique tear of the medial lobe of the infrasesamoidean DDFT (right fore) Focal, mild DDFT tendinopathy of the medial lobe within the proximal recess of the navicular bursa (right fore) Moderate navicular bursitis with intrathecal tissue/adhesion (right fore) Bilateral mild navicular disease (right fore>left fore) Bilateral active distal DSIL enthesopathy (moderate-marked right fore, mild left fore) (Possible focal articular cartilage damage of the medial aspect of the DIP joint (right fore))
Diagnoses of unlikely clinical significance Focal narrow chronic/inactive tear in the lateral lobe of the infrasesamoidean DDFT (right fore) Bilateral mild entheseous remodelling of the insertions of the collateral ligaments of the DIP joint Bilateral sclerosis of the medial palmar process of the distal phalanx Mild synovitis of the DIP joint (left fore) Bilateral mild desmopathy of the collateral sesamoidean ligaments.
Surgery and treatment
Bursoscopic histological findings were a dorsal tear of the DDFT medial lobe with a granuloma and protruding tendon fibres. The granuloma was resected and the tendon was debrided.
Coco was recommended 14 days of 15min in hand grazing until the sutures were removed, once sutures removed 6 weeks of small paddock turnout followed by a re-examination at 2 months to decide on increased turnout. At 5 moths post-surgery ridden work can start limited to 20min per day. It was recommended coco was shod in 5 degree heel wedges.
Case 3- Collect
Breed: KWPN Warmblood
Work: Show Jumping
Related clinical history
Left fore lameness of several months’ duration. Improved to navicular bursa medication. Palmar digital nerve block positive left fore. Medial palmar digital nerve block 80% positive on right rein on soft lunge Distal interphalangeal joint block positive left fore. On clinical observation the horse was 1/10 Left fore (LF) lame in trot in a straight line. Positive LF flexion test. 4/10 LF lame circled on hard surface 1/10 RF. 2/10 LF lameness circled on the soft. Diagnostic analgesia positive to PDNB.
Imaging findings of possible/ probable clinical significance, Mild bilateral navicular changes (more severe in right fore). Bilateral mild distal interphalangeal joint arthropathy. Broken back hoof pastern axes (worse left fore). Space-occupying lesion of the medial hoof wall (left fore). Focal, likely chronic, parasagittal split in the insertional DDFT left fore.
Imaging findings of no/unlikely clinical significance, Mild bilateral dorsal fibrillation of the infrasesamoidean DDFT. Bilateral biaxial enthesopathy of the collateral ligaments of the DIP joint. Chronic desmitis of the collateral ligaments of the DIP joint left fore.
Surgery and treatment
Bursoscopic histological findings were, mild dorsal fibrillation of the DDFT lateral lobe, with cartilage fibrillation of the navicular bone. Mild dorsal fibrillation of the DDFT medial lobe, with a small surface tear of the of the DDFT. The DDFT surface was debrided and fibrillated tissue removed and the cartilage defect was resected. The distal para-sagittal split was inaccessible by surgery.
The horse was recommended to be shod in a 3-degree wedge. A 3 month rehabilitation plan was put into place, which was to be followed by medication of the tendon sheath. The horses work was reduced to 20min per day ridden work, walk and trot only for the first month.
Case 4- Daisy
Related clinical history
Left fore lameness for a duration of two weeks. Currently 3/10 lame. Diagnostic analgesia positive to PDNB.
Left fore, there is moderate dorsal border abrasion/fibrillation of both lobes of the DDFT in the proximal navicular bursa and through the navicular bone region. The lateral lobe is more affected proximally, but the medial lobe has a well-defined dorsal cleft in the distal navicular bone region. The navicular bursa is small and moderately thickened. There is a distolateral navicular bone fragment of ~0.2cm and the distal flexor cortex of this bone is mildly irregular. The collateral sesamoidean ligament is moderately thickened diffusely. Moderate distal interphalangeal joint effusion is present. The collateral ligaments of this joint are symmetrically mildly enlarged with patchy faint hyperintensity, more pronounced proximally. Motion artefact results in hyperintensity of the DDFT in the pastern region on sagittal T1 3D and transverse T2 FSE sequences.
Right fore, there is mild to moderate dorsal border irregularity in the lateral lobe DDFT in the distal navicular bone region and there is an oblique split lesion in this lobe at the insertion. There is moderate navicular bursal effusion but no synovial thickening. Mild to moderate distal interphalangeal joint effusion is present. The distal and palmar medial collateral ligament of this joint is mildly enlarged and hyperintense.
Surgery and treatment
The horse underwent navicular bursoscopy, exact structures treated are unknown.
Daisy was recommended Equipalazone for 3 days. Medication of both fore coffin joints was prescribed on removal of sutures. Exercise was reduced to 5 minutes of in hand walking 3-5 times a day for the first week, increasing by 5 minutes each week for 8 weeks, at which point turnout could be performed.
Case 5- Fina
Related clinical history
Right forelimb lameness. 2/10 right fore lame on hard lunge. Minimal response to DIP joint medications. Positive response to PDNB although lameness switched to the left fore.
Imaging findings of likely/ probably clinical significance are mild bilateral navicular disease, right fore sesamoidean DDFT tendinopathy.
Imaging findings of unlikely clinical significance are mild bilateral dorsal border fibrillation of the infrasesamoidean and suprasesamoidean DDFT, mild bilateral synovitis of the DIP joints, mild bilateral DSIL desmitis, mild enthesopathy of the DSIL left fore.
Surgery and treatment
Bursoscopic histological findings were, medial dorsal fibrillation of the DDFT, with surface abrasions and an irregular appearance. Moderate fibrocartilaginous on the surface of the navicular bone. The fibrillated areas of the DDFT were debrided and the fibrocartilaginous layers lightly curetted.
Fina was recommended to stay in hospital for 48 hours on antibiotics and painkillers. Box rest was prescribed with in hand grazing for 2 weeks, a 5-degree wedge was recommended for shoeing after the 2 weeks followed by 6 weeks of small pen rest and then another month of small paddock turnout. Medication of the right fore digital flexor tendon sheath was recommended prior to ridden exercise.
Case 6- Macbrian
Related clinical history
The horse went acutely lame on left fore at a competition, veterinary examination confirmed he was 2/5 lame in a straight line and was recommended being shod in magic cushion. 6 weeks later Macbrian still presented 1/5 lame and was sensitive to hoof testers, he positively responded to PDNB and was recommended for MRI.
Diagnosis was DDFT tendonitis (parasagittal tear) (left fore). Bilateral mild navicular disease. Bilateral desmitis of the collateral ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) (more severe in left fore). Chronic synovitis of the DIPJ (most severe in left fore.
Surgery and treatment
Bursoscopic histological findings were, an acute haemorrhagic tear in the lateral body of the DDFT. The torn tendon was debrided.
Fig 66 shows a tight correlation between the cases, all cases were positive to PDNB, 83% had a BBHPA, all had osseous changes to the navicular, all had changes in the non-lame foot, a surprisingly small percentage (60%) were diagnosed with bursitis, all had either arthritis or synovitis, 83% had pathology associated with the attachment of tendon or ligament (Enthesopathy), 83% had a DDFT tear or split, all had ligament pathology (Desmopathy), 83% had DDFT fibrillation, all had the same surgery performed (Bursoscopy), all had the same structure treated and 83% had the same shoeing prescribed post-surgery.
Although we have a very small sample selection, we can see some clear relationships from the data when compared to larger studies. 100% of the cases positively responded to PDNB, although lameness was not completely abolished in most, this shows that PDNB is a reliable diagnostic tool in isolating palmer hoof pain, this corresponds with other studies (Smith 2015, Dyson et al 2010). Dyson (2010) suggested that different nerve blocks could help to isolate further the region of pain stating that horses with osseous changes responded better than horses with DDFT pathology to intra-articular analgesia of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ), in this study 100% of the horses had DDFT pathologies and navicular changes, with 83% having DDFT lesions or splits, this also corresponds with Dyson (2010) and Mieszkowska et al (2016) who found the majority of positive PDNB’s, 75% and 61% respectively, to have DDFT pathology as the most likely cause of lameness, this also highlights the importance of an MRI in navicular diagnosis as other modalities showed a poorer reliability in DDFT lesion detection in our cases and in other studies (Dyson 2010, Parkes et al 2015).
100% of the cases had multiple pathologies and changes in the non-lame foot, this corresponds well with studies that define navicular syndrome as bi-laterally dominant (Sampson et al 2009, Mieszkowska et al 2016), however 83% of cases in this study presented as uni-laterally lame, with 1 horse shifting lameness after PDNB, this can perhaps be answered by the difficulty in recognising bi-lateral lameness and owners only being aware of pathology when one foot becomes more severe (Sampson et al 2009), this study possibly shows that severe DDFT injury could be the contributing factor to our horses presenting uni-laterally lame (table 2). In 83% of the cases MRI and in 100% of the cases, histological findings and surgery attributed lameness to DDFT pathology, found in, and corresponding to, the limb signalled as lame, further research could be done to determine the significant factors in horses with bi-lateral navicular pathology presenting as uni-laterally lame.
83% of the cases had a digital conformation that exaggerated dorsiflexion, increasing tension on the DDFT, showing a mechanical pathogenesis, a BBHPA is already widely known as predisposing to navicular pathology (Mieszkowska et al 2016, Ruff et al 2016, Uhl et al 2018) and contributes to the breakdown of these apparatus cumulatively over time through chronic overloading (Ruff et al 2016, Uhl et al 2018), this questions whether, had the conformation been recognised and addressed at the earliest, the pathology could have been slowed down or even halted. In the Authors opinion this finding could point to new practice of routine HPA radiographs of sound working horses to aid in maintaining as close to ideal HPA as possible, potentially increasing the longevity of the horses working life. Of the known shoeing plan post-surgery, 83% of the horses where prescribed being shod in wedges, we know that changing the angle of the hoof with heel wedges directly effects and relieves the DIPJ (Moleman et at 2006) reducing the load on the DDFT and navicular structures, Willemen et al (1999) showed a 24% reduction in force on the navicular for horses shod in wedges. We also know that heel wedges increase load on the heels (Wilson et al 1998), although this study would suggest heel wedges could have possibly prevented the injury to 83% of these cases, more research is needed to establish whether routinely wedging a BBHPA is the best course of action in preventing Navicular pathology taking into consideration the transference of load onto other structures such as the Suspensory ligament and superficial digital flexor tendon (Riemersma et al 1996).
This study could be showing a relevance in the work and work surface of the horses with the onset of navicular pathology, 1 horse’ work is unknown however 100% of the remainder of the group were performance horses working mainly on soft surfaces, Hernlund et al (2017) discussed how surfaces effect the performance and incidence of injury of performance horses, Murray et al (2010) echoed this, it stated that there were many factors possibly contributing to the risk of injury when working on arena surfaces, low elasticity of the working surface lead to increased muscle work being one of them. Hobbs et al (2014) discussed the horse-hoof-ground interaction influences, the backwards tilt of the foot into softer surfaces can be a contributing factor in DDFT over-extension, this can be counteracted by wider heels or “rolled reversal shoes”. It is unknown what shoes the case studies had, but potentially this “heel sinkage” in soft surfaces, coupled with their already existing conformational predisposition could have exasperated the pathogenesis. The peak loading of the hoof in midstance could have acute catastrophic effects and/or cumulative degenerative effects on the podotrochlea structures if the surface does not provide resistance enough to reduce the heel sinking therefore overloading an already over-extended DDFT (Hobbs et al 2014). More study could be done to establish a relationship between the backward rotation of the hoof in soft surfaces and the pathogenesis of navicular syndrome.
It is unknown whether the horses in this study returned to full athletic work, of the known aftercare programmes, all were prescribed a progressive rehabilitation programme, studies have shown that prognosis to return to athletic work for DDFT injuries depends on the site and severity of the injury and the time between injury and diagnosis, horses that were rested and gradually brought back into work had a considerably better prognosis than horses who returned to work immediately, remedial farriery also proved to be an integral part of return to work (Bolt and Dixon 2016).
Of the cases where surgical procedure was known, the DDFT was Debrided, the rationale for this procedure is the reduction in persistent inflammation caused by the fibrillated tissue and the facilitating of scar tissue formation (Bolt and Dixon 2016). Understanding the pathogenesis of Degenerative joint disease (DJD) helps us to understand this rationale and the degenerative nature of Navicular syndrome (Fig.67).
Fig. 67 Diagram showing the cyclic degeneration of a synovial joint (Conroy 2019).
Although this is not a Navicular joint this diagram can be used to express the same degenerative process that can occur in the pathogenesis of navicular syndrome. Fibrillation of the DDFT or any other process creating foreign bodies within the synovial fluid called “joint mice” stimulate macrophages in the synovium, they remove the “joint mice” out and into the subintima where more macrophages are recruited, this process initiates inflammation (synovitis). Cytokines are released by the macrophages which creates a recruitment/inflammation cycle, the macrophages and cytokines stimulate the synoviocytes to produce proteases, these will break down cartilage creating more joint mice, change the viscosity of the synovial fluid and stimulate the osteocytes/osteoblasts to create osseous changes, all of this creates perpetuation and pain as the cytokines stimulate the nervous system (Conroy 2019). Understanding this process highlights the importance of early detection of predispositions as the structures begin to break down over time, as stated by Bolt and Dixon (2016) the amount of DDFT fibrillation was directly proportional to the amount of synovitis.
Although this study sample is too small to draw any conclusive evidence from, it does hold true to the wider research available. Conformation proves to predispose to foot pathologies and farriery interventions can aid in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of navicular injury, environmental effects can exasperate pathogenesis, but some can be addressed through considered farriery methods. Navicular syndrome is a prevalent disease in the equestrian world however in the authors opinion current farriery emphasis is post diagnosis, this study could suggest that an increase in pre-lameness diagnostics and preventative farriery measures could aid in the reduction of cases.
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“El Patio Ranch” is a horse riding ranch where you can enjoy nature with horses and feel at peace. The extravagant location where you can directly experience the land of Aso with the horse is also attractive.
We’ve all dreamed of riding horses through nature. It is an extraordinary time to interact with horses in an environment surrounded by nature as if they were in a scene in a movie. It will be remembered not only as a memory of the trip but also as an unforgettable moment. Also, not only riding a horse, but also the time to go back and forth with the horse is very relaxing. Depending on how you treat the horse, you can develop a relationship of trust, so try to treat the horse warmly.
You can enjoy the horse riding course from the (About 20 minutes) which is around 1km at the shortest. Enjoy your time with horses in the majestic nature of each of the four seasons to your heart’s content. The horse riding experience will be a lifelong treasure where you can see the Aso view of Kumamoto from the horse’s back, which is much higher than your usual eyes.


President Trump is playing defense after telling ABC's George Stephanopoulos he'd be open to listening to information from foreign governments that might damage his opponents in the next election, a comment that swiftly drew backlash.
Asked by Stephanopoulos whether he'd take information offered from a foreign government or alert the FBI,.
"I think you might want to listen, there isn't anything wrong with listening," Mr. Trump continued. "If somebody called from a country, Norway, [and said,] 'We have information on your opponent' — Oh, I think I'd want to hear it."
On Thursday morning, Mr. Trump made light of the issue by suggesting it would be absurd if he alerted the FBI to every conversation he has with foreign leaders.
"I meet and talk to 'foreign governments' every day," the president tweeted Thursday morning. "I just met with the Queen of England (U.K.), the Prince of Whales, the P.M. of the United Kingdom, the P.M. of Ireland, the President of France and the President of Poland. We talked about "Everything!" Should I immediately...call the FBI about these calls and meetings? How ridiculous! I would never be trusted again. With that being said, my full answer is rarely played by the Fake News Media. They purposely leave out the part that matters."
"President Trump is once again welcoming foreign interference in our elections," former Vice President Joe Biden said. "This isn't about politics. It is a threat to our national security. An American President should not seek their aid and abet those who seek to undermine democracy."
"The #MuellerReport made it clear: A foreign government attacked our 2016 elections to support Trump, Trump welcomed that help, and Trump obstructed the investigation," Sen. Elizabeth Warren tweeted. "Now, he said he'd do it all over again. It's time to impeach Donald Trump."


When people talk about Facebook engagement most think of Likes, Comments, and Shares.
That’s because these are actions we take as users, it’s what we see on the surface with each post, and they’re the engagement metrics most often used to assess performance.
However, Facebook Insights much more information on measuring of engagement that goes beyond Likes, Comments and Shares. It’s called Consumptions.
How is it different? It includes clicks.
Measuring clicks on your posts gives you a more complete view of engagement, and a better idea of whether your posts will continue to appear in users’ News Feeds. Consumptions can be an important content performance metric. Pairing Consumptions with Impressions allows you to establish a click-through rate for each post or content type, in order to measure the frequency of engagement with your content.
The Consumptions metric can be found within Facebook insights at the page and post level. Within Facebook insights, the Consumption metric is broken down into four segments:


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Event: Renown cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni launched an event management company titled Mindscapes Maestro on the occassion of his 27th birthday held at Hotel Taj lands end, Mumbai. John Abraham and Bipasha basu graced their presence at Dhoni's birthday bash. On this special occassion he also auctioned his autographed bat and a pair of gloves for charity.
Bollywood director Karan Johar was spotted at the hospital.
Bollywood actress Richa Chadha was spotted at Bandra.
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, Shibani Dandekar, producer Bhushan Kumar, singers Tulsi Kumar, Amaal Mallik, Yash Narvekar, lyrist Kumaar among others were snapped at Gulabi song launch from NOOR
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Most likely my favourite city but also the most exspensive!
We went on the Hop On, Hop Off City Tour bus, making stops at the. Viking Museum and the Park of Statues, with Graham pushing Suzanne in a wheel chair and Tammy and Cearce with us too.
Great fun, good company and plenty of laughs.
Our final stop was the castle and the Resistance Museum. Very moving and sobering, showing the efforts of organised resistance to the Nazis occupation of Norway.
The evening show was with dance and music from Broadway and Abba.


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Although snorkie likes their play time, they don’t need a lot of exercises. If you give them short, fast walks a few times a day, you can walk. These dogs are also very interesting and can take you to the local dog park if it’s just to see them running and playing in a large social space.
Anyway, playtime is a big deal for snorkie. This hybrid gets a lot of fun from playing with toys like chewables or balls, especially when you or your family are playing with them. These exercises not only keep their bodies active but also help stimulate their thinking.
Snorkie‘s size makes it easy for him to play indoors, which makes him a great apartment dog. If you have a backyard, you can also bring joy to the dogs, but don’t let them come out unsupervised. You may think of them as pets, but other animals such as eagles or coyotes may think of them as prey.
From a diet point of view, it’s also important to make a plan for exercise and play time. Like many toy varieties, snorkies have an unfortunate tendency to gain weight quickly, in part because they are prone to overeating. Keeping them active every day will greatly reduce your chances of getting fat on your hands. Buy a Snorkie.
Snorke is a smart dog. He can pick up things at a fairly good speed. However, their attention duration is short and they have a strong tendency to be stubborn. If you try to make your courses long and dull rather than short and interesting, they will have nothing to do with you or your training. In the training process, firm and full praise is very important for all dogs, and the use of these tactics is particularly bitter for snorkie. These hybrids are known for their sensitivity, so it’s disastrous to attack them impatiently. This is especially true for family training because they are often slow to learn where to do business.
-- Min Pin
What are the common health problems of Min pin? The average life span of Min pin in the wild is 10 to 13 years. Although we would like to see every min pin live for 13 years (or more), this is not always the case.
-- German Pinscher
German Pinscher is a kind of healthy breed with relatively few common health diseases. However, it has been noted that the breed is to some extent susceptible to heart and eye health problems, so the national breed Club recommends heart tests and ophthalmologist assessments.
-- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
When we take care of great Swiss mountain dog, we should know that dogs are easy to get bored, so we should be prepared for high-energy games every day to prevent this situation.

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The latest ACME Novelty Library (#19), which is the latest instalment in the greater story of Rusty Brown, is a somewhat frustrating experience. It combines two stories that reflect on one another. An science fiction piece detailing the colonisation of Mars by four people and two dogs, and a flashback to the youth of what turns out to be its author, Rusty Brown’s father, who once had ambitions of becoming a ‘serious’ SF writer. The first part — the Mars story — is fantastic, but the second is a real disappointment.
The SF story is a bona fide Warean take on old pulp short stories, or twist ending EC SF/Horror shockers, lent the grim poetry and rueful emotional depth of which Ware is such a master. He uses SF concepts brilliantly to serve his narrative goals. First among them is an artificially generated atmospheric bubble, outside of which the deep freeze of the serenely bleak Martian landscape ensures endless desolation. He delivers images of rare staying power, many of them centred around circular motifs (fill in the blanks to suit your own temperament), and as always he employs almost chimerically subtle storytelling devices to great effect — an homage to Charlie Brown’s Little Red-Haired Girl for example becomes as powerful a signifier of an unreliable narrator as I’ve seen.
The second half, however, not only treads the familiar Warean ground of an alienated, morose and romantically harrowed protagonist, but also throws in the full set of clichés surrounding the SF subculture and its lack of conventional social capital for good measure. It even uses heavy-handed symbolism of a first-person POV through cracked glass. None of what we are told about the young Brown Sr.’s traumatic — we understand — fling with an inconstant mystery woman manages the emotional resonance Ware obviously seem to be going for. This is mostly because the story — in stark contrast to the Mars chapter — is so predictable, so relatively trite in both plot and as a character study. It tells and does not really show, and thus it remains a beautifully crafted postulate that not even the added finesse of having the first half of the book inform it manages to redeem.
Ultimately, I think this is Ware’s problem. His level of craft and storytelling sense are impeccable, and his formal and conceptual inventiveness without peer, but he has trouble bringing out in his characters rich inner emotions. This was the heart of the problem for the impressive, and in every way superior effort at a very similar story in ACME #18’s “Building Stories”. That being said, of course, we are here dealing with one of the most significant cartoonists of his generation, who is always worth reading, and in the first chapter — in the unassuming guise of an SF pastiche — he delivers a small masterpiece.


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Erin go bragh from Alcohollywood! To celebrate everyone’s favorite drinking holiday, we invoke the luck of the Irish with the Hallmark TV special The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns, a three-hour epic slog starring Whoopi Goldberg and Randy Quaid! The movie follows a dumpy American visiting Ireland, falling in love, and interfering with the class warfare of magical Irish creatures. Along the way, we see a bevy of beloved Irish and Scottish actors shaming themselves, while terrible special effects and school-play production design assaults the eyes. Luckily, we’ve got just the drink and game to endure the magical legend in time for St. Patty’s Day!
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THIS EPISODE’S DRINK: The Shamrock-y Road
2 parts marshmallow-flavored vodka
2 parts white creme de cacao
1 part creme de menthe
2 parts amaretto
vanilla ice cream
Combine in blender; mix well.
DRINKING RULES FOR MAGICAL LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUNS:
- Whenever you see magic tinkles
- Whenever someone says the word “fairy”
- Any time a character pratfalls or engages in physical comedy at their own expense
FINISH YOUR DRINK WHEN:
Jack Woods (Randy Quaid) casually says, “No time, we’re off to see the Grand Banshee – Moonstone Mountain.”
Join us next week when we take a look at Jackie Chan’s early career with the amazingly corny Fantasy Mission Force!

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“Ruby is for Rubiaceae”
Ruby is for Rubiaceae
Song 4. Warning! Earworm potential. :-)
In honor of a character joining the MADAME FRANKENSTEIN cast in today's issue.
"Let it never be said, that romance is dead, 'cause there's so little else, occupying my head..."
one of the best songs of all time .
Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!