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Luis Suarez missed a first-half sitter then – after a Zoltan Gera thunderbolt – Liverpool fell apart
The new Kop boss oversaw Liverpool’s biggest opening day defeat in the top flight since 1937.
And the new-look Reds showed the same old flaws from last season – to leave their manager with a face redder than his side’s shirts.
Luis Suarez missed a first-half sitter then – after a Zoltan Gera thunderbolt – Liverpool fell apart.
Daniel Agger was sent off, Peter Odemwingie and Romelu Lukaku added further goals – and only an inspired display by keeper Pepe Reina prevented a rout.
Afterwards Rodgers claimed that the decision to red card Agger was the game’s turning point.
He said: “I thought we controlled the first half up until the goal, which was a wonderful strike.
“We started the second half well but the sending off and the penalties I thought were very, very harsh.
“I’m not one to stand and go on about referees but when you see them it certainly affects the second half for us.
“We’ll have more days like this along the way, that’s the reality of it. But I couldn’t ask any more of the players.
“A couple of harsh decisions went against them. We’re not happy with the decisions and the result but we have to move on.”
For new Baggies’ boss Steve Clarke, however, sacked by Liverpool along with Kenny Dalglish, it was a dream start.
And he had no complaints about Phil Dowd’s decision-making.
“The way the rules are now, and I’m not saying I agree with them, Daniel Agger had to go off the pitch.” he explained. “It’s a decent start but it’s a long season with many games to play.”
James Morrison was an inspirational figure in midfield for Albion.
But for Rodgers, who fielded new signings Joe Allen and Fabio Borini, this was a reminder that there is much work to do.
Suarez should have scored after half an hour but headed over from the edge of the six-yard box from a Glen Johnson cross.
And the miss was costly, Gera crashing an unstoppable rising shot past Reina from 20 yards.
“It’s great for Zoltan,” added Clarke. “He’s had an horrendous time with injuries but he’s a consummate professional and he wanted to be on the pitch for this game.
“It’s like signing a new player because he’s a top international.”
But Suarez’s frustration boiled over in first half injury-time when he was yellow carded for dissent.
And the second half went from bad to worse for him.
The Baggies doubled their lead from the second of two penalties awarded to them in the space of six minutes.
After 58 minutes Agger pulled back Shane Long just inside the box and was sent off, only for the Republic of Ireland striker’s weak spot-kick to be saved by Reina.
But referee Dowd awarded another penalty when he adjudged that Martin Skrtel had tripped Long.
This time Odemwingie took the spot-kick and hammered the ball past past Reina.
Suarez missed a golden chance to reduce the arrears when he shot over from six yards after Ben Foster had dropped a corner.
But Albion were now carving chances at will and Morrison shot wide with the goal at his mercy – before substitute Lukaku made it 3-0 and put the icing on the cake for Albion after 77 minutes.


The rapper tweeted on Saturday afternoon and expressed his condolences.
“I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival,” he wrote.
“Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.”
“I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need,” Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, continued. He concluded by thanking the first responders on the scene.
“Our hearts are with the Astroworld festival family tonight – especially those we lost and their loved ones,” the festival shared on Twitter.
“We are focused on supporting local officials however we can. With that in mind, the festival will no longer be held on Saturday.”
“As authorities mentioned in their press conference earlier, they are looking into the series of cardiac arrests that took place. If you have any relevant information on this, please reach out to the Houston Police.” The statement went on to thank the first responders on the scene.
Late Friday evening, at least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described as a surge of the crowd at Astroworld while rapper Travis Scott was performing.
Officials declared a “mass casualty incident” just after 9 p.m. Friday during the festival where an estimated 50,000 people were in attendance, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña told reporters at a news conference.
The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage, and that caused some panic, and it started causing some injuries,” the fire chief said. “People began to fall out, become unconscious, and it created additional panic.”
The fire chief said “scores of individuals” were injured. Officials transported 17 people to hospitals, including 11 who were in cardiac arrest, Peña said. Many people were also treated at the scene at NRG Park, where a field hospital had been set up. About 300 people were examined at that site throughout the day, he said.
Peña said officials did not immediately know the causes of death for the eight people who died. A medical examiner would investigate. It wasn’t clear whether all eight who died were among the 17 that had been transported to hospitals. The deceased had not been identified as of early Saturday.
Astroworld is a two-day music festival that was scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday in Houston. The event was sold out, according to the Astroworld website.
At the time of the incident, Scott and Drake were performing on stage.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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An explosion occurred in Lebanon on the territory of a house supported by Hezbollah Lebanese minister.
The incident happened in the Bekaa Valley.
It is reported that the cause of the explosion was a bomb wrapped in electrical wires. Acting Minister of Public Works Ali Hamieh said the explosion took place in a garden.
The statement did not provide any casualties or other details.
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School District Prepares For 200K Kids, Parents Using Google Classroom, Launches Tech Support
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Palm Beach County School District is preparing for tech problems comes Tuesday morning when nearly 200,000 students are expected to start learning online.
The vast majority will be relying on Google Classroom — many will be using resources they never experienced before. The District has been engaged in a massive Chromebook acquisition drive for students who do not use Chromebooks in their daily learning.
With so many kids and parents relying on home-based tech for potentially the first time, the School District has launched a tech support department for families. It will be operational from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The number is 561-969-5840. Support agents will operate in English, Spanish and Creole.
The Palm Beach County School District seems to setting low expectations, telling parents in a Thursday night email blast that the system will be a work in progress.
Virtual learning starts Tuesday morning. Teachers train on Monday.
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Director Ang Lee understood that he was in for a slog when he accepted the challenge of transforming Life of Pi into a movie.
Deemed to be unfilmable, the dense novel by Saskatoon-based author Yann Martel is an exercise in philosophical sophistication minus a linear storyline.
Before Lee came on board, three acclaimed directors tried separately to find their way into a cinematic translation, but M. Night Shyamalan, Alfonso Cuaron and Jean-Pierre Jeunet all failed to crack the code.
The Taiwanese-born filmmaker refused to give up, however, and now his completed film, opening Nov. 21, is receiving Oscar buzz for best picture and director.
“It was a long and involved process of four years from book to movie,” said 58-year-old Lee at a New York hotel where he was promoting Life of Pi.
The 3D fantasy focuses on an Indian teen named Pi (newcomer Suraj Sharma) who is stranded in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger on the Pacific Ocean for 227 days.
In the beginning, Lee’s fanciful film, which is written by David Magee, contains straightforward recollections of Pi’s childhood in Pondicherry, India, where his father owns a zoo and where the Hindu-raised child immerses himself in Christianity and Islam to comic effect.
Things get more serious when Pi’s family immigrates to Canada on a ship carrying some of the animals from their zoo. The vessel capsizes in a violent storm, and leaves Pi left to fend for himself in a boat; at first with a tiger, a hyena, an injured zebra and an orangutan.
Interwoven into the metaphorical shipwreck tale is the grown up Montreal-based Pi (Irrfan Khan) recalling his experience to a writer.
It was Lee who decided he needed to make Life of Pi accessible by combining humour with drama in an unadorned narrative.
“The novel is spread out quite a bit, and not movie friendly at all,” he said. “It is not an emotional ride – it is more of a thinking book.
“We wanted to keep some of that but we also wanted an understandable story. We needed the grand illusion of the action in the movie, but we kept the themes of faith and family and persevering.”
With the screenplay streamlined, the director focused on the difficult filming task at hand; shooting on water, coaxing performances out of kids, working with animals and trying to capture magic realism sequences with 3D cameras.
“I thought the hardest thing to do would be making the digital tiger look real,” Lee admitted.
He soon found out that shooting scenes with bulky 3D cameras in the confined spaces of Taiwan sound-stage water tanks would be more daunting.
“Technically, I had a lot to learn and prepare for,” he said of his introduction to the new format.
What he never expected was the massive lenses fogging up during filming. “I called everyone but nobody could give us answers that would solve the problem.”
Instead, he had to wait out the fogging each time it occurred. Overcoming obstacles – technical or creative – is nothing new for him, though.
After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Lee returned to Taiwan, rejecting Hollywood advances. In 1992, his Taiwanese movie Pushing Hands won over critics and film fans. The Wedding Banquet followed the next year, earning a best foreign language Oscar nomination as did his follow up two years later, Eat Drink Man Woman.
Originally, he was told 2000’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon wouldn’t find a global audience, but the martial arts epic, in Mandarin with English subtitles, became a world-wide hit. Brokeback Mountain, the 2005 gay cowboy love story, was first labelled an elitist film-festival-only entry but the movie went on to earn Lee an Oscar for directing while attracting a mainstream audience.
Unlike Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain, Lee decided to use mostly unknown actors for the main roles in Life of Pi. Khan, who plays the adult Pi, co-starred in Slumdog Millionaire but is generally unknown outside of India. Sharma, the teen Pi, is new to acting never mind headlining a major American studio motion picture.
“I didn’t want to go with people who are young and famous,” said Lee. “I wanted somebody like Suraj (Sharma) because he’s fresh, and I could use that innocence.”
On the other hand, Lee hired French actor Gerard Depardieu to play a key cameo as the ship’s cook. “I needed someone who could make an impression quickly,” said Lee. “I cannot think of another actor who is so iconic, so I asked him, and he said, ‘Yes.’ ”
All things considered, Lee admitted he’s thrilled that he said yes to Life of Pi four years ago. For the director, making the movie parallels its themes.
“It was surreal and real,” said Lee. “It was a fantastic trip as an eternal journey.”
His next movie adventure may or may not be as involving.
“I am not getting any younger,” said Lee with a chuckle. “So I might do a film that is simpler or do another big one before it is too late.”

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Looks like the 2018 Nokia 6 might be getting a release date sooner rather than later. Chinese retailer Suning recently posted a teaser on microblogging site, Weibo, about a Nokia device that is believed to be the successor to the first-gen Nokia 6 smartphone.
As seen in the image below, the teaser for what is believed to be the Nokia 6 (2018) is designed using images old Nokia phones that are positioned to form the number 3. The text reportedly reads “3 days” and “new Nokia 6 with unique craftsmanship”.
While there’s no clarification about the rumored device from HMD at the moment, a recent Geekbench listing, believed to be of this very device, seems to suggest that the launch may not be too far away. The listing mentions a device provisionally named “HMD Global TA-1054” that’s expected to be eventually launched as the Nokia 6 (2018), scored 863 in a single core test and 4163 in a multi-core test.
The Geekbench listing also seems to reveal a few of the key hardware specifications of the upcoming device, all of which seem to match with what we already knew about the device when it was spotted on TENAA last week.
Two different model numbers – TA-1034 (Model 1) and TA-1054 (Model 2) – were certified by TENAA this month. While the former has been confirmed to bear an 18:9 display, the latter will come with a standard 16:9 screen. It is not yet clear, which of these will be launched first by HMD Global.
As far as specifications go, the two variants only differ in terms of aspect ratio. The one with the 18:9 display is expected to be smaller in size compared to the last year’s Nokia 6 in order to bump up the screen-to-body ratio by nearly 2.5%. Another noticeable change is that the fingerprint has been relocated to the back of the smartphone for the 2018 edition, based on the images seen so far.


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There's less than a week to go until Love Island returns to our screens. We are counting down the days 'til the new series of the hit dating show premieres on ITV2.
If you can't wait until then, you can find out who'll you'lll be watching all summer long below, because this year's contestants have finally been revealed!
Meet the six guys and five girls hoping to find love in the infamous Majorca villa over the next 8 weeks...
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Love Island premieres on ITV2 on Monday, June 4th at 9pm. It will be broadcast on 3e at the same time.


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All About You: Feeling overwhelmed? De-stress your to-do list
EDITOR’S NOTE: Motivating employees to work safely is part of the safety professional’s job. But who motivates the motivator? In this monthly column, veteran safety pro and professional speaker Richard Hawk offers his entertaining brand of wisdom to inspire safety pros to perform at their best.
Are the moments you’re experiencing today more or less important than the moments you’ll experience tomorrow?
It’s an odd question worth considering. Suppose the time you spend on your activities today is as valuable as that of tomorrow (or any time in the future). What value is there in letting your worries about the future corrupt your enjoyment of today? This is especially true if you’re overwhelmed because you can’t complete everything you hoped to do today.
Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in our fast-paced world. Back in the “old days,” before technology became an integral – if not an essential – part of doing business, we didn’t have to respond right away to emails and text messages, allowing us to enjoy our present situation. And work didn’t follow us everywhere we went. Now, you and I can work all day and night if we wish (or feel we need to).
Have you ever written out a long list of what you have to get done, realize you won’t be able to tick off all of your to-do’s no matter how hard you work at it, and then give up? I’ve done this at times. It’s frustrating and harmful to our quality of life. Here are a few ways I’ve been able to handle feeling overwhelmed from having too much to do.
Limit your visible to-do list. I use popular software that lets me create a detailed date- and time-stamped to-do list with all kinds of features. Right now, my list includes 54 items – several of them overdue.
My to-do list grows like a weed, even when I have a productive week. It used to bother me. Now, however, I review the list and, on an index card, write five things I want to get done today and use that as my daily to-do list. If I get all five done, I go back to my to-do software and pick something else.
All I see throughout the day are the five items on my card. When I complete all five, I feel a slight surge of satisfaction. Your situation may require you to do certain things such as complete a report or conduct an inspection, but the technique still works. Include your “required” tasks on your card, and then if you can include something you need or want to do that isn’t forced on you by your position, fantastic. But avoid regularly viewing all the things you need or want to do if you have a long “undone” list.
It’s all in your head. “I’ve got so much to do!” This is a common expression that never helps you do better – but does make you feel worse. Feeling overwhelmed is a mindset, not a real event. When you understand and remind yourself that you’re the creator of your anxiety, it helps give you a better sense of control. On the other hand, acting out your negative emotions only stimulates more stress hormones and exacerbates your anxiety.
Hurrying is a common byproduct of feeling overwhelmed, yet it rarely quells your distress. When you start working faster than normal, you send signals to your brain that something is wrong. Instead of hurrying, try the opposite and take a break. Not all day, unless you can afford to do that, but pause in some way for a brief period. I’ll go and sit on my couch and count several breaths when I start fretting over my often-self-imposed heavy task load. Taking a walk helps, too.
It’s not that important. If you don’t get a report done on time, so what? It doesn’t mean you’re lazy or incompetent, and it’s not worth the anguish if you weren’t neglectful. (If you were neglectful, then use it as a lesson for future efforts.) Indeed, the task(s) you failed to complete will still be waiting for you tomorrow, unless you’ve hired gnomes to do your bidding.
For me, right now, because I’m completing my No. 1 task on today’s index card – writing this column – I’m taking a break.
This article represents the views of the author and should not be construed as a National Safety Council endorsement.
Richard Hawk helps leaders inspire employees to care more about their safety and health so “nobody gets hurt.” He also has a long history of success getting safety leaders to increase their influence and make safety fun. For more than 35 years, Richard’s safety keynotes, training sessions, books and “Safety Stuff” e-zine have made a positive difference in the safety and health field. Learn more about how Richard can improve your employees’ safety performance at makesafetyfun.com.
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Learn to Play Blackjack Online
Table games could be played for fun or for real money. They’re easy to learn and far less expensive than almost every other types of gambling. Simply by learning how to play several games, you can improve your chances of winning real cash. Here are some tips to assist you decide which games you should attempt first.
Craps and roulette are two of the most popular table games. Many people start to play craps because it’s very easy to pick up. All you need is a basic strategy, and you could easily win money. Blackjack and roulette are similar for the reason that they also require technique to play well, but they’re slightly more complex than craps.
One of the best table games to learn is poker. The rules are simple: get yourself a card, a number of chips, and an excellent attitude. No matter what sort of game you play, it is advisable to understand that the dealer always has an option to make you bet more (causing you to lose money), to call you raise (causing you to win money) or to fold (getting rid of your chips). The odds come in your favor of earning money if you bet and call correctly. Blackjack and roulette are no different.
Two of the greatest table games to understand are craps and roulette. You can bet for both blackjack and roulette at any table game. However, betting on craps gives you the best probability of winning big. In the event that you win, you can leave with an increase of money than you started with. In the event that you lose, you’ll need to get some more money. Roulette, however, is easier to lose than to win, so it’s easier to bet small than to bet big.
A different one of the greatest table games to learn is midi-baccarat. This can be a game similar to craps but instead of betting you trade points for small bills that can be used in playing the game. It’s easy to lose money in midi-baccarat due to how the game works. However, if you play blackjack or roulette with this software, you can leave with a decent profit.
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Three of the hardest table games to understand are blackjack, roulette, and pai gow poker. Blackjack is probably the hardest of the three because it’s completely random and you don’t know what card the dealer will draw. Roulette also isn’t random and the outcomes vary each time it really is played. Pai Gow poker, alternatively, is pretty random and doesn’t vary that much either. You might stumbled upon a lucky streak occasionally, but for probably the most part these three casino games are very hard to beat.
If none of the aforementioned table games appeal to you, there are many additional options to learn how to play blackjack online including keno, slots, instant games, and video games. With keno and slots you’ll have to find a dealer that you like beforehand though. Otherwise you won’t have the ability to play blackjack with almost any consistency. Video games, such as for example video poker and air hockey, likewise have varying degrees of randomness, so depending on your ability you may well be able to cheat at some time.

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Alright… thinking about the post I just wrote. It likely bothers me so much that I lost motivation because I recently had it.
I was decluttering!
I had new home routines to keep my house clean!
I’ve been training for a half marathon!
I was learning to code!
I was waking up at sunrise and doing the things!
I was staying up late because I was so motivated to get the things done! (And compensating with naps for my late nights and early mornings.)
And then I had an in person work event to do that threw me off of my new productive routines for a week.
And then I got covid and lost another week.
And now I still haven’t gotten back into things. In spite of my run this morning. A good morning workout usually gets me back on track. But not today.
And I think that’s part of my frustration and sadness now. I just had it; I just had the motivation. And I lost it. I want it back.

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- "Asylum seekers are demonised by the mass media as "illegals" and scroungers and to appease popular racism, governments across Europe, in addition to making access to refugee status much more difficult, have decided to accelerate the deportation of the many who have 'failed'. 'Such forced deportations of those terrified of being returned to the countries they have fled – often areas in which we are involved and at war – will inevitably lead to more deaths.'"
- "The segment focuses on Dyson Kilodavis, a young boy [of color] who likes to dress up like a princess, and how his family and school has reacted to his gender non-conformity, and does so in a way that seems quite thoughtful…"
- "This show, 'Hitler and the Germans: Nation and Crime, opened Friday. It was billed as the first in Germany since the end of World War II to focus exclusively on Adolf Hitler. Germany outlaws public displays of some Nazi symbols, and the curators took care to avoid showing items that appeared to glorify Hitler. His uniforms, for example, remained in storage.
"Instead, the show focuses on the society that nurtured and empowered him. It is not the first time historians have argued that Hitler did not corral the Germans as much as the Germans elevated Hitler. But one curator said the message was arguably more vital for Germany now than at any time in the past six decades, as rising nationalism, more open hostility to immigrants and a generational disconnect from the events of the Nazi era have older Germans concerned about repeating the past."
- "Guerlain’s used the N word – nègre in French – came during made a midday news bulletin on Thursday, when he described the creation of the Samsara perfume – blend of sandalwood and jasmin inspired by his first wife.
“'For once, I worked like a nigger,' he told the interviewer. 'I don’t know if niggers really worked that much.'
"Guerlain’s apology, in the form of an email, expressed regret that his words might damage the company’s image and pointed out that he is no longer a shareholder or employee of the company."

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Here’s a look at some of the companies the Yahoo Finance team will be watching for you.
General Electric (GE) confirms that it’s merging its locomotive business with Wabtac in an $11B deal. The merger is expected to generate more than $6B in cumulative free cash flow between 2019 and 2022. It’s the largest deal yet for GE’s CEO John Flannery.
Fifth Third Bank (FITB) says it’s buying MB Financial for around $4.7B. The stock-and-cash deal is a 24% premium to MB’s closing price Friday, and will give Fifth Third dozens more branches in Chicago. Fifth Third’s CEO said he expects the investment to generate an internal rate of return of nearly 19% in the first year.
Microsoft (MSFT) wants its Cortana bot to sound more human than Alexa and Siri. The tech giant says it bought artificial intelligence startup Semantic Machines for an undisclosed sum. Semantic has been designing AI that can understand conversations and give accurate answers, something it says all the voice assistants struggle to do.
Sticking with bots, Nvidia (NVDA) is training them to learn new behaviors just by watching. The chipmaker says it’s testing new tech that allows non-experts to teach robots new commands simply by showing them. An Nvidia researcher tells VentureBeat, this could bring down the cost of re-programming robots.

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SPX Corp. reduced its total debt by $450 million during the fourth quarter, according to a statement issued by the Charlotte-based company. SPX also has completed the $350 million share buy-back it initiated early in 2012.
SPX (NYSE:SPW) used proceeds from the $1.15 billion sale of its automotive-tools business to Robert Bosch GmbH to complete those actions, as was previously disclosed.
The debt repayment included $300 repayment on one term loan and a $25 million partial repayment on a separate loan, according to the statement from SPX. As a result of the payments, the company ended the year with about $1.7 billion in total debt, or $700 million in net debt. It has no more significant repayment obligations until the fourth quarter of 2014.
SPX completed its share-repurchase plan in two phases, spending $75 million for 1 million shares in the first and $275 million for 4.1 million shares in the second. The combined 5.1 million shares represents about 10 percent of the company’s outstanding shares.
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The London-based Ameena Gafoor Institute and a bunch of PhD Indian “thinkers” and writers like Mr. Khal Torabally and David Dabideen are PROSELYTIZING to destroy Indian Culture from its roots by using episodes of indentureship of each country in the ‘New World’ like a soap opera with their ineffective doctored spin concept called COOLITUDE.
The word “Coolitude” is a copycat of the concept “Negritude” coined by Aime Cesaire for Black thinkers to advance the Black / African race culturally and to connect to their African roots. Negritude was responsible for shaping the minds of the Negro (Afro) race by empowering Negro / Black nationalism giving rise to black pride and a mixture of traditional African values with Marxist ideals.
However, for the Indian thinkers, the “Coolitude” idea is simply regurgitating the same episodes of the ‘coolie indentureship narrative’ like an ongoing soap opera with a certain ‘twist’. Coolitude shows the unoriginal thinking of these “thinkers” to have to steal from black nationalism anyway. So What’s the twist between the NEGRITUDE -VS – COOLITUDE?
The apostles of Negritude do NOT agree that indentureship suffering was parallel or remotely equal to slavery and therefore descendants of slaves have first entitlements to the national resources of the respective countries of Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, Fiji, Mauritius etc. The Negritude thinkers even today consider the Coolieman/Indian as interlopers with expired contracts and do not belong to the Caribbean and they should hop on their “Calcutta” ship and go back to India. Negritude presents a well coded strong concept for the black man to take his place in the world and it is very hostile to other groups like Indians seeking to maintain their place and identity in the Caribbean.
The APOSTLES of Coolitude consider the pain and suffering of the indentured Coolieman parallel to slavery and should have equal entitlements and qualify equally for reparations from the European colonists. The Coolitude concept wants their history to predominantly reflect indentureship as the beginning of their history when they departed India and erase all ancestral links to India’s Vedic Culture. Coolitude does not believe we should include the last 5000-10 000 years of our ancient Vedic civilization, one of the earliest recorded civilization’s in history. This alone is dangerous to the survival of the Coolie man and woman who will be lost without their identity linking them to their ancestral homeland. These are the very problems we are facing now why Indians are so politically lost in space. Coolitude does not do the coolie man any favors it erases our history and replaces it with a wishy-washy version that has no foundation and cannot stand on its own. It will leave the Indian once again politically paralyzed without a grounding in history by cutting us off from India and our true ancestral roots. The so-called “intellectuals” will ironically be playing right into the hands of Negritude thinkers by destroying the Indian identity and pretending to carve one out for the Indian people.
Coolitude discussants do not care to discuss contemporary race politics and racisms affecting Indians [ Coolie People ] in the Caribbean, Fiji, and elsewhere. The Coolitude’s apostles are ONLY content to blame the Europeans for oppression and exploitation of Indians, ignoring Black racism against indentured Indians and their descendants. Coolitude thinkers want to develop an identity with no past civilizations that inherently will have an ongoing identity problem similar to Pakistan, a country whose only identity suffices to hate India and be more Arab. Pakistan pretends it has no past ancestrally to India. And it does not want any historic Hindu linkage and as such their Hindu hating mentality. This is quite unlike its Islamic counterpart Bangladesh (which is hostile to Hindus) but which accepts that its ancestry is India maintaining its ancient languages and culture. This is why Pakistan is stagnant and cannot move forward; they are lost in a vacuum while Bangladesh is developing. Is stagnancy and loss of civilization we want for Indians in the Caribbean and the diaspora? For our culture to be lost forever?
What is the alternative? We need an ideology to catapult Indians forward politically by providing a strong foundation beginning with who we are as a people, what we want and how to move forward, none of which the doctored and diluted Coolitude can provide. The answer to the concept of Coolitude is Hindology that has an ancestry link to India and is an asset of a rising power. Hindology believes in equal opportunities with equal efforts with the Coolieman/Indianman qualifying for reparations from both the diaspora Blackman and the Europeans for crimes against Indians especially in Guyana, Trinidad and Suriname. Hindology is the ideological concept for Indo-Caribbean people with a Hindu historical foundation created by Rennie Ramracha. See the link here to Hindology Hindology-Hindu Ideology – Indo Caribbean Diaspora News (icdn.today).
Yet, these Coolitude “intellectuals” are doing the entire Indian race a disfavor in the diaspora because many of them who are non-Hindus do not want to use the word Hindology because of its Hindu connections. So to please these “thinkers” and “rented Indians” we must all suffer in silence. When we suffer politically eventually we suffer economically, physically, emotionally etc. Yet without Hinduism there is no ancient past to have and no connection to India to forge a strong identity to carry the Indian race forward to be able to stand against hostilities. Hindology is a connection to a strong identity which one must without hesitation accept. Hindology is the Hindu past of the Indian civilization. If we do not we will face the consequences of a politically weakened Indian race by weak Indian intellectuals afraid to accept their own roots so how can they defend or speak for us? The Hindus and Hindu intellectuals themselves must be brave enough to accept Hindology so Hindus can continue to survive as an ethnic group and religion. If the others want to flutter in the wind let them do so. Hindus cannot wait for everyone to catch up while we continuously pull the weight of the entire Indian civilization. Hindology is for Hindus and those Indians with an ounce of self-respect who want to see the Indian race get their due and move forward. Strength will bring equality for all not weakness.
Coolieman pain can only be measured by Coolieman and no one else.

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The shocking death of Jim Carrey's ex-girlfriend, Cathriona White, stunned the world. But RadarOnline.com has learned that before making the decision to commit suicide by pill overdose, she penned a heartbreaking suicide note that explained her horrifying decision -- and made a painful plea to the A-list star.
According to a source who read the note, the letter included the words, "Jim, I love you. Please forgive me. I'm not for this world."
The insider said she also begged Carrey, 53, to "take care" of her burial and distribute her assets to her grieving family.
Indeed, Carrey was quick to fly her family from their homes in Ireland to L.A.
"Big-hearted Jim paid all their expenses and is dealing with all of her funeral arrangements," the source told Radar.
As Radar reported, the makeup artist's corpse was found in L.A. on September 28, as well as pills reportedly prescribed to an alias used by the actor. Autopsy results are pending.
If you or someone you know is in an emotional distress or suicidal crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).


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Crown Fails to Provide Facts from Revendication of Baccarat Scammers on Melbourne Modern casino
Original Crown Melbourne baccarat car dealership and 3 players have been charged in excess of an given baccarat bad deal at the gambling establishment
Lawyers couseling for a ex- baccarat seller at Crown Melbourne include subpoenaed the particular casino’s Investigation Manager to make audio recordings from a free pokies for fun area at the online casino resort in which the defendant appeared to be interrogated by just Crown workforce for allegedly scamming the very casino from more than A$400, 000 , the Questionnaire Morning Herald reports.
Erina Huo, a former baccarat dealer at Crown Melbourne, allegedly made it simpler for three people win A$431, 000 for the casino just by playing baccarat at the table with regard to 58 several hours in the phase between April and May 2017. Fiona Shum, Yixuan Cui, and Ke Wang were the other about three participants on the alleged con. All four was charged using dealing with goes on of misdeed.
The unpleasant incident took place from the high roller Mahagony Room or space at the Melbourne-based casino. Reported by court filings, Mr. Huo allegedly knowledgeable his affiliates which memory cards were returning next , thus facilitating them win big around the gambling site.
Mr. Huo and his co-accused’s actions sprang out on Crown’s radar monitor during the particular casino has got called a ‘routine’ check from the ten major wins from the previous daytime . Leia mais
Oaklawn Racetrack in Arkansas Unveils $100-Million Casino Expansion
The Hot Springs racetrack announces $100-million expansion shortly after Arkansas arrêters approved on line casino gaming during the state
Thoroughbred racetrack Oaklawn Racing & Gaming throughout Hot Springs, Arkansas reported on Mon a $100-million expansion that should include the supplement of a high-rise hotel, a meeting center, and gaming area, among other things.
The announcement were only available in two weeks after Arkansas arrêters approved Concern 4, a new constitutional amendment that authorized the addition of full-scale casinos during Oaklawn together with Southland Rushing and Video gaming in Western side Memphis plus the construction involving two brand new casinos on Pope as well as Jefferson Areas.
The business expansion project includes a seven-story hotel together with 200 houses, including a pair of presidential contrecoup, a fourteen, 000-square-foot situation center, along with 28, 000 square feet associated with additional playing games space . Amenities around the hotel tower will include the restaurant, conditioning and spa, and a chain link swimming pool, amongst others. Oaklawn cat owners said that half the hotel rooms will provide myfreepokies.com unique perspectives of the racetrack, while the partner will offer mntain and water views.
Oaklawn expects to interrupt ground on the expansion as soon as the end of the racing period in May well 2019. Masters hope the fact that planned game playing expansion would be completed simply by January 2020 , as the hotel and even event center is will be be finished late around 2020. Leia mais


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This cream cheese is sour, creamy and so easy to make. I make it with raw milk bought from the farm gate at Ratabank farms in The Glen, Nelson.
All you need to make this labna is one litre of milk, raw is best or non homogenised pasteurised if raw is not available. Plus about three tablespoons of yoghurt, buy the best you can find, the best is without powdered milk or gums or thickeners as ingedients and contains a good variety of probiotic cultures. My favourite is Doctors choice Bio Yoghurt. Made in New Zealand from grass fed cows.
You can keep some of the yoghurt from your culture for your next batch but only if you use pasteurised milk not raw milk. The raw milk culture does not keep well for a second batch.
The cows are milked daily and if you get there at the right time you can watch the milking and get the fresh milk a few minutes after it has come from the cow.
The cows have just had their calves so there is also beautiful rich cream available. I make fresh butter from the cream (to be blogged about another time). Here the mum cow jumped the fence of her paddock so she could come up the path and find her baby calf.
Gently heat one litre of the milk over a low heat. Heat to 110c degrees if you have raw milk, to retain the enzymes. If you have regular milk, make sure it is non homogenised and heat to 180c degrees then allow to cool to 115c degrees. Then whisk in your yoghurt starter, cover and put in a warm place for 12 to 24 hours.
When the yoghurt has set prepare a sieve over a bowl or jug lined wth either a double layer of muslin or a clean tea towel. Pour the yoghurt into the sieve and leave to drain for 12-24 hoursin the fridge.
When the cheese is quite firm empty it out into a bowl, stir in the salt and any other flavourings you desire, such as lemon zest, dried chillies or chopped olives. The left over whey is full of protein, use it in soups, smoothies or it can be used as a starter for fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut.
Chop the fresh herbs, I like chives or parsley, but it really depends on what I have in the garden, at the moment as it’s moving into winter the chives are very slow, so parsley it is. Sprinkle half the herbs on a plate and empty the cheese on top then pat into a round shape and cover with the rest of the herbs.
Yummy on flax seed crackers or piled onto celery sticks

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Two-needled textured shawl
What does it contain?
Two skeins of wool: 75% Australian merino – 25% silk in DK (Superwash) thickness with about 225 metres per 100 g.
A pattern (instructions) to knit the shawl. The design is by Lola Logaro.
It does not contain needles.
If you are interested in making your project bigger, please contact us to discuss the possibility of sending you 3 or 4 skeins in the same kit.
Why use wool? Here are the benefits:
It warms in winter and breathes in summer.
It manages moisture naturally, breathes (allows your skin to breathe) and does not make you sweat unlike other natural and synthetic fibres. Therefore, you won’t sweat as much or as much and won’t get a bad smell or not as much.
It doesn’t need to be washed often, sometimes just airing the garment will be enough, so you will save on washing which is good for your pocket and for the planet.
It is anti-allergic and anti-dust mite (it is a natural dust mite repellent).
It does not generate or accumulate static electricity, no more hair standing on end!
It is fireproof, it protects you from fire.
It is resilient, it does not deform, not even in the points that stretch the most (elbows, knees, …).
It is resistant to acids.
In addition, and in this case, silk gives an extra softness for the most demanding skins.
READ ME. Important information:
You should keep in mind that artisanal dyeing is not like industrial dyeing. Batches are small, and the intensity and distribution of colours may vary from one skein to another. If you need the skeins to be from the same dye lot and as similar as possible, please write this in the order notes to take this into account.
It is also important to know that the colours may look different on each screen and that the mix and distribution of colours you receive may differ from the photo because no two skeins are exactly the same.
In any case, no worries! because if when you receive the skeins they are not what you expected, we will start the return process without a problem and at no cost to you.
When it comes to washing delicate hand-woven garments, it is important to take extra precautions to maintain their shape and quality, even more so if they are woven with hand-dyed yarns.
Fill a basin with warm water and neutral soap or mild detergent specifically for delicates or wool.
Immerse the garment in the water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Avoid rubbing or twisting the garment, as this may damage the fibres and cause deformation.
Gentle rinsing: Rinse the garment with clean water several times until no detergent residue remains. Make sure not to twist the garment while rinsing.
Dry flat: Place the garment on a clean towel and gently roll the towel to remove excess water. Then stretch the garment out on a flat, block-shaped surface to dry. Avoid hanging as this can distort the garment. Tend to shade, prolonged sun exposure may fade colours.
Proper storage: After washing and drying the garment, store it in a clean, dry place. You can spray the garment with our mothproof perfume, gently fold it and place it in a breathable fabric bag.


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The PowerPot was recently the subject of a project by students at the University of Houston for the Sales for Social Impact course taught by Professor Susana Rosas. As a result of their work we have a plan to expand our distribution in developing countries – where access to electricity and affordable lighting is limited. The work of the students was exceptional; they have connected us with some great organizations, and have even met with some of those organizations on our behalf.
Since the early days of the PowerPot we have thought the ability to produce electricity from a cooking pot would be valuable to those without reliable access to an electrical grid – especially those living in rural, underdeveloped counties. Currently, the majority of organizations attempting to address this need are using solar panels, which don’t generate power at night or on cloudy days. We believe the PowerPot could be a valuable source of electricity for those who live in areas where direct sunlight is unreliable (due to frequent clouds, tree cover, or a monsoon season).
Following up on recommendations made by the University of Houston students is still a work in progress – but we wanted to give a quick shout-out to thank Professor Rosas and her students who did such great work on our behalf.


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Trying to keep on top of those annoying allergens can be an absolute energy drain, and who has time for that?
That is why we have expert tips to help you conquer those allergens and make your home a safe, clean and comfy paradise.
Let's dive in!
Ever noticed that the very place where you should find solace sometimes feels like an allergen battleground? Dust mites, pollen, pet dander – they're like unwelcomed guests that just won't leave! Their presence can trigger sneezing fits, itchy eyes and a never-ending stuffy nose, making your home feel like a no-go zone. It makes you wonder whether all the wiping, vacuuming and sanitising is worth it – or is it just a waste of your time.
Following are some great tips to help you get on top of all those nasty allergens:
Invest in a quality vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. According to the popular website vacuumit.com.au, the Hoover Allergy vacuum offers exceptional bagless cleaning with advanced HEPA filtration and an extra carbon exhaust filter for superior allergen removal.
The Hoover Allergy vacuum sucks up even the tiniest allergen particles, leaving your floors and carpets way cleaner than a regular broom could ever dream of. Make vacuuming a weekly ritual, and watch those allergens disappear.
Say hello to your new cleaning sidekick: microfiber cloths. These babies attract and trap allergens like a pro, and the best part? They're reusable! Wipe down surfaces, dust furniture, and even clean mirrors – microfiber's got your back.
Your bed should be a sanctuary, not a sneeze fest. Use allergen-proof covers on your pillows and mattresses to keep those mites at bay. Wash your bedding weekly in hot water to bid farewell to dust mites and other nasties.
They're natural air purifiers! Spider plants, peace lilies, and snake plants are your new best friends. They'll soak up pollutants and release oxygen, creating an allergen-reducing paradise.
Allergens love to hide in clutter. Keep your home organised and clutter-free to minimise their hiding spots. Plus, less clutter means less cleaning, and that's a win in our book!
Carve out time for a deep cleaning session every season. Focus on areas like curtains, upholstery, and corners that are often overlooked. This routine maintenance keeps allergen buildup at bay.
Invest in a good air purifier with HEPA filters. It's like having a tiny superhero patrolling your indoor air quality, reducing allergens and pollutants for a breath of fresh air.
If you're a proud pet owner, make sure to bathe and groom your furry friends regularly. A clean pet means fewer allergens floating around.
Creating a safe and healthy home is more than just chores – it's a way to ensure your family's well-being. With these quick and effective hacks, you'll tackle allergens like a pro, saving both time and money. Remember, a clean and allergen-reduced home isn't a fantasy; it's a goal that's totally achievable. So, gear up and let's make your home the ultimate allergen-free fortress!
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Vivo iQOO Neo 3 5G is officially announced in the month of April 2020. The dimension of the smartphone is 163.71 × 75.55 × 8.93 mm and weighs 198.1 grams. The display size is 6.57 inches and the screen type is IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that has 402 PPI density along with HDR10 and 144Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 Octa-core processor. It is pack with 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM with 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage options while there is no memory card slot to expand the memory further.
The smartphone features a triple camera on the rear side that consists of 48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) while on the front there is a single camera of 16 MP (wide).
The device is fueled with a non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery + Fast charging 44W, 50% in 20 min, 100% in 58 min (advertised) + Super Flash Charge 2.0 that comes in various color options such as Blue and Black/Dark Blue.
The Vivo iQOO Neo 3 5G runs on the Android 10.0 + iQOO UI 1.0 operating system. The smartphone features NFC, headphone Jack, and sensors such as Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, and compass.


Skatenerds rejoice! There’s now a skateable museum in Finland, specially designed so that skaters can actually incorporate themselves into the exhibit. Artist Rich Holland came up with the exhibition, titled “At First We Take Museums,” and installed it at the Kiasma Museum of Modern Art in Finland. His aim? To combine physical pleasure with visual pleasure, and to elevate skating from a sport to an art.
Explains Holland in an interview with Kiasma, “The issue of public space is important to me. There is becoming less and less of these free areas in most western cities, especially London where I live. Corporations and organizations are channelling more resources into creating areas that are aimed at making the public consume. The area along the river Thames in London is a perfect example of this privatization of space, as Southbank is now re-developing its open space purely to accommodate space for commercial properties.”
By reimagining the previously hallowed space of the museum into a full-contact arena, Holland’s work shows that access to public space is an issue virtually everywhere — and it’s going to take creative solutions to resolve it. [MocoLoco]


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MANILA, Philippines - The Cannes International Film Festival happens on May 15 to 26. Here are some things you should know about the much-awaited entertainment event.
‘Amelie’ and 'The Da Vinci Code' star Audrey Tautou is the mistress of ceremonies
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Actress Audrey Tautou, best known for her role as Amelie Poulain from “The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain,” is this year’s Cannes Film Festival mistress of ceremonies.
Tautou, who was raised in a quiet corner of rural France, has been known to express her uneasiness with the "glitz and glamor" of fame and even shuns Hollywood, claiming she does not see herself as a movie star.
"Celebrity makes me awkward. I am not comfortable with it," Tautou told Girard in an interview for Le Figaro.
Ironically, the Cannes Festival will test the the young star’s ability to work the spotlight as she introduces the biggest names in the industry such as acclaimed director Steven Spielberg and renowned actress Nicole Kidman.
Critics, however, have high hopes for the budding actress, hoping her participation in Cannes will allow her to break out of her shell.
"In accepting the role as maitresse de ceremonie and presenting herself in more ambitious films, we can hope that the second half of Tautou's career might flourish away from mediocrity: to be more precious, rare and unique," said the weekly Nouvel Observateur.
Cannes features Bollywood's golden age
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Bollywood star and juror for the Cannes Film Festival Vidya Balan shares she believes Bollywood is at its golden age.
Balan has earned a reputation as a risk-taking heroine in an industry and society where leading roles are traditionally reserved for men. Such roles may be telling of the changing trends in Bollywood.
"We are going through a wonderful time in Indian cinema," Balan told AFP.
"We are celebrating versatility in every way -- content, treatment, presentation, and all of it is unapologetically Indian."
Balan is one of two Indian actresses who have been invited as a juror. The other is actress and director Nandita Das, who was part of the panel in 1995.
The festival will feature several Bollywood films: "Bombay Talkies," "Monsoon Shootout," "Ugly," and "Chenu."
Balan sees Cannes as "an opportunity to reach our cinema to a wider world" and showcase its coming of age in the last decade, evidenced by selection at film festivals and growing audiences beyond the diaspora.
Balan believes Indian cinema has the potential to make further inroads with international audiences.
"Indian cinema has a big audience within the diaspora, but our cinema has a unique style and grammar and that, too, differs between the many different Indian language films," Balan said.
"Our films tend to be longer, they have songs and dances, the dramatic quotient is higher and we follow a different rhythm of storytelling. This is our cinematic heritage and our uniqueness. It's why our movies are loved by our audiences around the world.
"We should celebrate this, and with the world becoming a smaller place, I am sure more and more people the world over will wake up to the magic of Indian cinema."
Tribute to Alain Delon
Photo from the Alain Delon Facebook page
French actor Alain Delon will be honored at the Cannes Film Festival with a screening of “Plein Soleil” (Purple Noon), a 1960 adaptation of “The Talented Mr Ripley,” a play he starred in.
The film, considered a milestone in Delon’s career, led to the acclaimed “Rocco et ses Freres” (Rocco and his Brothers). It will be showcased in the Cannes Classics series.
Delon made some 100 films throughout his career and is regarded as a versatile and talented actor.
The Cannes Film Festival in figures
Here is a statistical snapshot of the May 15-26 Cannes Film Festival:
Cannes 2013 films
Photo from the 'On the Job' Facebook page
The Palme d'Or (Golden Palm), the highest prize awarded in Cannes, will feature 20 films that will compete before the jury headed by US director Steven Spielberg.
Here are the films vying for the top prize:
Here is a list of the feature films selected for the May 16-24 Critics' Week running alongside the main Cannes Film Festival.
Filipino independent films have made it to the festival. 3 full length films and 3 short films bear the Filipino flag in this year’s roster of masterpieces.
Full length films
Watch the trailer for 'On The Job' here:


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Chadian soldiers on patrol in the volatile Lake Chad province encountered landmines buried by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday.
Thirteen soldiers were killed and several injured, According to local news sources.
The soldiers were part of a convoy of three army vehicles on patrol in the area.
According to AFP One of the fatalities of the mine incident in Kalam located five kilometres from the Nigerian border was a commander in the Gendarmerie,
AFP also reported that Chadian troops exchanged gunfire with Jihadists in Bakaram, in the same region.
President Deby launched an offensive against Boko Haram in March, after an attack by the group killed 98 soldiers in their base at Bohoma, on the banks of Lake Chad.
In neighbouring Nigeria, ISWAP ambushed soldiers on Tuesday at Bulabulin in Damboa Local government Area, Borno State. At least twenty-three soldiers were killed and two injured in the ambush, according to multiple accounts.
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Covenant inspired by the Road (Modern Ruin)
David Bowie did it, the Nine Inch Nails did it and now Covenant has done it. The Swedish EBM act has made a song inspired by a Hollywood movie. The genesis of their track “The Road”, which appears on their new album “Modern Ruin”, was the Viggo Mortensen movie of the same name.
For those who don’t know, “The Road” stars Mortensen (pictured) as a father who struggles with his son to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The 2009 film was adapted from the award-winning novel of the same name by Cormac McCarthy, whose other book “No Country For Old Men” later became an Oscar-winning movie starring Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem. The film is an interesting choice of inspiration for Covenant’s music, who follow in the footsteps of NIN, whose 2005 song “Only” was inspired by “Fight Club”, and Bowie, who penned his classic hit “Space Oddity” after watching “2001: A Space Odyssey”.
“Modern Ruin” was slated for a 2010 release, but was delayed until this year. They released the “Lightbringer” EP – itself a track on the new LP – last October (you can order it below) to give fans a taste of what “Modern Ruin” will sound like. Released via Synthetic Symphony/SPV, the record will hit shops in Germany on Friday, the rest of Europe on Monday and the US (via Metropolis Records) on 8 February. Nice stuff. It’s just a pity that SPV, for some obscure reason, never sent a review copy to Side-Line. Crisis? We asked, but never got any reply. If that’s the new way of doing promo, it will be a great year!
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Maharashtra Governor C today rejected the mercy plea of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon, dashing the last hope he might have had of escaping the gallows.
The activists opposing 1993 Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon's hanging, failed to meet the President despite their attempt to seek an appointment.
Hours after SC rejected the curative plea against his death sentence, Yakub Memon filed a mercy plea before the Nagpur prison superintendent.
Sources said the Ministry is likely to advise the President about the legal position as the Supreme Court today refused to stay the execution.
Rashtrapati Bhavan is expected to make public its decision, one way or the other, on the issue tonight as time is running out for Memon.
Govt sources said the Home Secretary may formally communicate this view to the Prez who had referred the fresh petition filed by Memon today.
After curative petition was dismissed, Memon submitted a mercy petition to Governor. The President had earlier rejected his mercy petition.
Former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi urged President Pranab Mukherjee to 'reconsider' the rejection of 1993 Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon's mercy plea.


Microsoft has announced that it will no longer provide their updates and support for Windows 7 as of January 2020. But there is no need for Toronto offices to rush to change to Windows 10 computers.
With “end of life” approaching for Windows 7, you may be getting a lot of pressure to upgrade your computers. Replacing a whole fleet of computers can be costly. There is another way for IT companies to approach this and save you some money. The secret is cloud hosting, or as we call it at our Toronto IT support company, the Cloud Office.
Use your laptops longer
When your office is on a cloud hosting system, you run your entire business on the cloud instead of on your physical computer. You still need a computer to sign in and access your files. But that computer does not need to be expensive or super fast, because the data centre hosting your work is now doing the heavy lifting.
Another bonus to this type of IT system: cloud hosting work computers is “green IT.” Data centres are much more efficient with processing power than individual computers. Plus, cloud hosting eliminates the need for in-house servers. Taking away your in-house server saves approximately 400 kWh of server and cooling power. The Canadian data centre we use instead houses and cools servers using industry-leading passive cooling technology, helping consume much less energy.
Embracing a cloud hosting system means you don’t have to move away from Windows 7. As a bonus, your office will use less energy, and you will save on the massive capital costs associated with computer (and in-house server) replacement.


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Three ‘Ben Hur’ films, the earliest which dates back to 1907, have made history for different reasons. This video explores whether the 2016 ‘Ben Hur’ remake can live up to previous films’ legacy.
Did we need another ‘Ben Hur’ remake?
Another ‘Ben Hur’ remake – the classic story of betrayal, revenge and redemption in the time of Christ…
The latest version, directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
So why make another version of a film that won eleven Oscars in 1960 including Best Picture, Best Director for William Wyler and Best Actor for Charlton Heston?
Speaking at a press conference in Mexico, ahead of the movie’s release, Jack Huston, who plays Ben Hur, said the new film is a different story:
“The 1959 version was a story about revenge, and this, which is kind of beautiful, is a story about hope and redemption and forgiveness.”
The book that the films are based on was written by Lew Wallace in 1880, called ‘Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ.’
Executive Producer of the new film, Roma Downey, says their telling of the story is much closer to the book:
“There are very different plot points in this story, so just because you may have seen the Charlton Heston movie 55 years ago, you haven’t seen this story. You haven’t seen it told this way.”
But there was another film that goes by the exact title of the book made in 1925…
Arguably, a movie that’s put a bigger dent in film history than 1959’s ‘Ben-Hur’ in that it currently holds three Guinness world records.
With a production budget of just under $4 million, ‘Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ’ is the most expensive movie of the silent era.
Starring Ramon Novarro in the title role and directed by Fred Niblo -, it used 48 cameras in it’s sea battle: the most cameras ever used in a single scene.
And the 200,000 ft of film shot for the chariot race, had to be cut down to 750 ft – making it the most edited scene in cinema history.
But film treatments of the book go back even further still…
In 1907, a short called ‘Ben-Hur’ was directed by Sidney Olcott, Harry T.Morey and Frank Rose.
And that production too made it’s mark in history: for being produced without permission from the author’s estate.
A case which ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court, and led to changes in the rules surrounding securing film rights to books.
Given the history of ‘Ben-Hur’ films, the latest version faces a tough challenge living up to the notoriety of it’s predecessors.
Perhaps, once again raising the question: did we need another remake?


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Lloyd Price was born in Kenner, Louisiana, on March 9, 1933. His mother ran a restaurant there called the Fish 'n' Fry, where Price got his start as an entertainer, dancing for tips to songs on the jukebox. He discovered his vocal talents singing in church, and when Fats Domino's "The Fat Man" became a hit at the end of 1949, Price decided he wanted to make music in a similar style. He and his brother Leo Price formed a band, and they landed a gig at a nightclub in Kenner. Legendary producer and A&R man Dave Bartholomew caught their show one night and persuaded Art Rupe to sign the act to his Specialty Records label. With Lloyd at the vocal mike, they cut a song he'd written called "Lawdy Miss Clawdy." (To Price's great surprise, Fats Domino was the piano player on the session.) Released by Specialty in 1952, "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" rose to number one on the Rhythm & Blues charts, and held the top spot for seven weeks. Price's next four singles ("Oooh-Oooh-Oooh," "Restless Heart," "Ain't It a Shame," and "Tell Me Pretty Baby") would all reach the R&B Top Ten, but in 1954, he was drafted into the Army, and while Specialty would continue to release material they had in the vaults, none of them were hits.
After his hitch in the Army was over, Price discovered Specialty was scoring hits with Little Richard and Larry Williams (the latter had briefly worked as Price's chauffeur) and had lost interest in him. He bought back his contract from Specialty and with the help of promoter Harold Logan, he started his own label, KRC (for Kent Record Company). In 1956, Price put out his first single on KRC, "Just Because," and when it began breaking out as a regional hit, ABC-Paramount licensed it for nationwide distribution, and he soon signed directly to the label. His ABC-Paramount releases boasted glossier production values and better promotion and distribution, and in 1958, "Stagger Lee" shot to number one on the Pop and R&B charts. In 1959, Price scored two more major hits -- "Personality" was a number two Pop hit, "I'm Gonna Get Married" peaked at number three Pop, and both tunes hit number one on the R&B listing.
"I'm Gonna Get Married" would prove to be his last song to reach the Pop Top Ten, but he continued to fare well on the R&B survey, and after his deal with ABC-Paramount ran out in 1963, he started another new label, Double L Records, in tandem with Harold Logan. Price's cover of "Misty" was Double L's first hit, peaking at number 21 Pop and number 11 R&B, and he signed Wilson Pickett for his first solo hit, 1963's "If You Need Me."
In the late 1960s, Price opened a nightclub in New York City, Lloyd Price's Turntable, and he also launched a label of the same name that released records by Price, Howard Tate, and the Coasters. However, when Harold Logan was murdered in 1969, Price dropped out of the music business. He worked for a while with his longtime friend Don King, the famous boxing promoter, and helped him stage the 1974 title fight in Zaire between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman that became known as "The Rumble in the Jungle." In addition, Price was part of the bill for a concert staged in conjunction with the fight. He also teamed with King to found LPG Records, who released the 1976 single "What Did You Do with My Love," which was his last R&B hit, scraping the lower reaches of the charts at Number 99.
Price once again stepped away from his musical career and focused on business interests, but in 1993 he was persuaded to take part in a tour of Europe and the United Kingdom that featured him along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Gary U.S. Bonds. The success of the shows led to Price returning to live performing, and he toured at a comfortable pace for much of the rest of his life. In 2010, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the following year, he published his memoirs, The True King of the Fifties: The Lloyd Price Story. He also penned a collection of essays, Sumdumhonky, that was released in 2015. Lloyd Price died on May 3, 2021, at an extended care facility in New Rochelle, New York. He was 88 years old. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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viCARIous: What is Jacksonville's Cuisine?August 4, 2010 36 comments Print Article
This question has been at the front of my mind since I moved here at the beginning of the year. Whenever I travel or move to a new place, my first priority is always to seek out restaurants or products that capture a unique sense of place. Foods you can?t find anywhere else, or that teach you about local culture in a way no hour-long trip on a sightseeing bus ever could. Sometimes it?s easier than others. Like, when a city or region has an iconic dish or food product that you MUST seek out when you visit. Guinness in Ireland. Asado in Argentina. Parmigiano-Reggiano in Emilia-Romagna. Wagyu beef in Kobe. Lobster on the coast of Maine. Oftentimes I look to the unique, to products you can?t easily obtain anywhere else. Kangaroo and camel in Australia, crispy bugs in Thailand, roasted guinea pig in Peru, and all manner of exotic seafood in Japan come to mind.
In this globalized world of ours, signature or iconic dishes rarely encompass everything there is to know or experience about a local or regional cuisine. Try as I may, its definitely not easy to get the full flavor of a place in one weekend, or even one month. In Jacksonville, this has proven a particularly slippery endeavor. One reason may be because we dont really have a marketable, unique dish or ingredient that we can use to illustrate our food culture. Take our neighbors in Saint Augustine. Theyve capitalized on their Spanish heritage in order to create a local cuisine thats easy to package and present to visitors to the Oldest City. You see tomato-based Minorcan clam chowder on menus across the city, always made with the datil pepper, which is grown on Saint Augustines soil and nowhere else in the world. There are hot sauces made with that same pepper sold in little shops dotted all over town, and many markets and stores proudly announce the inclusion of the datil in their larder.
Minorcan clam chowder at OSteens in Saint Augustine
To me, it seems that Jacksonville doesnt yet possess this sense of pride in their history or their soil; or rather, its not centralized and its not marketed or presented well enough, and that makes it difficult to grasp. Im sure Saint Augustines greater focus on tourism has a lot to do with their easily digestible presentation of Minorcan clam chowder and the datil pepper. But its only been recently that Ive even been able to get a grasp on the produce we can grow here in Northeast Florida, and the fish that come directly from our shores. Most of our food and farmers markets import products from outside Northeast Florida. And while some pioneering restaurants are committed to serving locally farmed, raised, brewed, and fished products, I certainly wish we had more of it. As you can see, its not easy to pinpoint Jacksonvilles cuisine.
Over the last few months, Ive realized there are many, many moving parts to Jacksonvilles food culture. We dont have one signature or quintessential dish. But thats okay. Together, all the moving parts tell a story of a diverse and vibrant food culture, not one that can be pigeonholed into one version of history or one type of produce or dish. I intend to explore the elements of Jacksonville cuisine in upcoming viCARIous posts.
Photo courtesy Scott Kirsner
The two main factors influencing our food culture are, in my mind, our geographic location, and the diverse makeup of our inhabitants.
When it comes to geography, its obvious that were located in the South. Does that mean we can claim barbecue as our own? We certainly do have a certain breed of mustard-based sauces and sauce-soaked slices of white bread that many of our barbecue joints seem to have in common.
Whole hawg at Mojo's Barbecue
And theres a certain pride in soul food, and down home or cracker cuisine, with plenty of tasty joints serving up fried chicken, smothered pork chops, collard greens, and mac and cheese. Granted, in the minds of many, barbecue and soul food are more readily associated with other areas of the Deep South. But here in Jax, weve made them our own in a number of ways.
Fried chicken, greens, and mac n cheese at Justins City Place Café
Were in Florida, so can we count ourselves part of the Floribbean culinary trend that incorporates ingredients and techniques from Caribbean and other Latino cuisines? Theres definitely some of that in Jax. Were no Miami, thats for sure, but you can see the influence in menus across the city and especially in the ethnic markets and shops around town.
Cheese pastries at Mi Pueblo Bakery
Since were located on the ocean, undoubtedly seafood has something to do with our unique local cuisine. All those seafood shacks and fish camps serving Mayport shrimp and smoked fish dips come to mind, as do fancier restaurants that serve locally-sourced catches. And how can we neglect to mention swamp fare? Gator and frogs legs and soft-shell crabs and catfish. Thats as Florida as you can get.
Cook at Singletons Seafood Shack
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, we cant forget our diverse inhabitants, all the ethnicities and religions and transplants that make up the fabric of our multicultural city. Vietnamese pho joints, Jewish delis, Caribbean eateries, Mexican grocery stores, Indian restaurants, and a plethora of Eastern European and Middle Eastern influences have all contributed and continue to contribute to shaping our dining scene.
Produce at Beach Boulevard Flea Market
I hope these posts help to paint a clearer picture of Jacksonvilles multifaceted food culture. And I hope they make you just as excited as I am about all of our food and restaurant options! Frankly, Im sick of people complaining that Jacksonville doesnt have much to offer in the way of local flavor, or ethnic food, or this, or that. You see that kind of talk all over sites like Yelp and Chowhound. Its just not true, darnit! Yeah, maybe everythings not concentrated in one walkable neighborhood like San Franciscos Mission District or New Yorks Little Italy, but hey, thats the city we live in. You might have to drive, but you dont really have to look that far, or that hard. So stop it with the negativity.
As proof, my first post addressing Jacksonvilles unique food culture will explore a variety of seemingly mundane eateries that are located right in my backyard. These eateries combine as unique a combination of local pride and ethnic flair as youll find anywhere in the world. Any guesses as to what they are? Stay tuned! And please, let me know what YOU think makes up Jacksonvilles cuisine.
Cari Sánchez-Potter is an American with a Masters degree in Gastronomy from the University of Adelaide/ Le Cordon Bleu in South Australia. She grew up in the small town of Salem, Ohio and since 2000 has lived in Argentina, Spanish Basque Country, Japan, Australia, Switzerland, Boston, and Florida. Learning about people and cultures through their foodways is her passion, and She has been fortunate to live in places with some of the best food cultures in the world. Currently eating my way through Jacksonville, Florida and the American South.
She also has a brilliant blog which you can follow here: http://www.cari-vicarious.com/

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The Alberta budget came out last week. Ontario’s budget is out this week.
We’ve learned Canada is finally getting a federal budget, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Finance Minister Bill Morneau decided to skip last year’s one.
When all the budgets are in across the country, there will be big differences when the minor details are compared.
But there will also be one big whopping similarity: Canadian governments are in debt. Massive amounts of debt.
The federal government is in so much debt that it actually broke Canada’s debt clock.
Years ago, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) built an actual debt clock – a giant digital clock that constantly changes to show how the federal debt is slowly but surely gaining by many dollars every single second of the day.
The CTF even drove it around the country on a trailer to illustrate to Canadians how our debt continued to grow. It was an eye-opening visual.
Here’s the thing though: When the debt clock was first introduced decades ago, they only created 12 digits on it. It was only ever built to get us to $999 billion.
They weren’t anticipating there would be a day when Canada’s federal debt hit a full trillion dollars. Then it did, earlier this year.
This January, the debt clock broke due to the $381 billion in deficit spending that Trudeau and the Liberals shelled out this past year.
That’s only counting the federal dollars. Canadians, whether they know it or not, are also on the hook for their province’s debt burdens – which are also growing.
There have been some stellar examples of fiscal restraint in Canadian political history.
Like when CTF put the debt clock into retirement after the Chretien Liberal government balanced the budget in 1997.
Then there was former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein triumphantly declaring “paid in full” back in 2004 after not just balancing the budget but paying off Alberta’s total debt.
Those days seem so far away – not just in terms of making them happen, but in terms of public support and political will to even try to make it happen.
We never disputed the need for emergency pandemic spending, but we also don’t think we should kid ourselves: These budget challenges will be with us for years to come.


Want an iPad running Android? Well, that’s possible, we have seen an iPhone 3G running android but at the same time it very unlikely as of now, for the iPad. But here is your chance to experience something alike in Huawei SmaKit S7 from the Chinese major, Huawei.
The SmaKit S7 is powered by a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm which makes it the most powerful android tablet we have heard of. Nothing much is available right now in specs and exact size, let alone release date of the tablet but as far as aesthetics go, it’s hot. It looks beautiful, stylish, slim and dons a HTC EVO like back stand too (of course, bigger in size). What we want is Android 2.2 (or at least 2.1) to make it the perfect android gadget (less phone functions) for tablet wannabes. WiFi is quite obviously on the list, no?
Reportedly, the SmaKit S7 will also support telephony functions (maybe over VoIP) and 3G, but the gravity this statement will be known only after Huawei makes an formal announcement and reveals full details on the June 24 event meant for it. Further, our Australian android fans will be the first to experience it. That apart we would also like to hear a rumor or two about a 2 Ghz android tablet, like the much gossiped Motorola 2 Ghz phone.
So, if a 5 inch $88 android tablet by Acorp was simply not enough for you, SmaKit S7 from the Chinese telecom equipment maker is what you were really looking after.
How do you feel about this and what will be your spec sheet, say it down in comments. And are you in for this tablet?


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Two men have been arrested by Cheshire Police investigating the murder of Zain Sailsman in Macclesfield.
A 24-year-old man was held on suspicion of murder and a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Both men are in police custody.
Police are still appealing to the public for help in tracing Zain?s movements in the final hours before his death.
The 19-year-old was found lying in the road in Bullocks Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, with serious injuries on the evening of Wednesday 30 October 2013.


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