Known for its beautiful beaches and marshlands, coastal South Carolina has seen a 20 percent population increase over the past decades, which in turn has led to an increase in land covered by impervious surfaces such as roads and parking lots. This has led to higher volumes of stormwater runoff, which heightens flood risk and degrades water quality. Climate change will only make this problem worse. To address these challenges, South Carolina decision-makers will need locally relevant information and guidance to help them implement innovative low impact development (LID) techniques that mimic natural landscapes and hydrologic processes. The ACE Basin and North Inlet-Winyah Bay Reserves collaborated with stakeholders and partners on a 2012 Collaborative Research project to address the barriers that keep communities from embracing this approach.
This spreadsheet was developed by the project team to help property owners in coastal South Carolina calculate rules for stormwater treatment and runoff reductions from their sites based on statewide rules and regulations.


By ARIEL DAVID, Associated Press Writer Fri Sep 28, 2:35 PM ET
ROME - An Iraqi allegedly linked to
Saber Fadhil Hussien, 45, was arrested on international terrorism charges in a morning raid in, Carabinieri paramilitary police said.
Hussien, a former member of ex-Iraqi leader's , had been in touch with aides of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of in Iraq who was killed last year in a U.S. airstrike, said Col. Francesco D'Auria, head of the Carabinieri unit in Padua that conducted the investigation.
"It is documented that he was in contact with the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist group," D'Auria told The Associated Press by telephone. "He was organizing an attack against."
The attack would have employed suicide bombers, anti-tank weapons and ultra-light helicopters that the group planned to buy from an Italian company, investigators said.
"These would have been used because they fly low and cannot be spotted by radar," D'Auria said.
Police also conducted searches at the homes of three other Iraqis in the Venice area, turning up maps and other documents, but there was not enough evidence to arrest them, police said.
D'Auria said he did not have more details on the intended target because Hussien and his contacts never named it in telephone conversations wiretapped by police. The target may be identified once investigators study the maps found in the raids, he said.
The searches also turned up the names of Hussien's contacts in Iraq, and D'Auria said the Italians would relay the information to Iraqi police and U.S. authorities.
Investigators who trailed Hussien for nearly a year would have liked to learn more about the plot before arresting him, but they were forced to act when they learned he planned to travel Sunday toand then on to .
"There he was to meet an Iraqi contact and give him detailed information about the target," D'Auria said.
Hussien had been living in Italy for 25 years and operated kiosks that sold kebabs. D'Auria said Hussien also provided financial support to his cell, using money transfer agencies to send about $4,200 a month to Iraq.


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Let’s face it: no matter how often we might hear that we don’t need much to live and that we should be minimal about our objects, it isn’t that easy.
In fact, I used to cry over losing an earring or one of my favorite sport wool socks. I had every imaginable kitchen tool and I was convinced that having a crock pot was part of becoming an adult. I accumulated more cosmetics and perfumes as a makeup artist than I would be able to use over the next 10 years.
Cut to today and I have no bed, no kitchen table, no unnecessary frames and barely 3 plates. I use only coconut oil for my face, barely any makeup and I live in a 33 square meter flat with the love of my life and we are closer to living from water and fresh roses than we ever were.
So what changed?
Well, I did. I travelled around, moved across the sea with only that one red luggage. For a whole year, I didn’t miss my favorite mug or any of my clothes. When I came back ‘’home’’ a year later, I sold everything leftover to my brother before doing the full move and become an expat!
Do we all need dramatic changes in our lives to change? Although it might help, I don’t believe so. You can start changing little by little. All we need is to make a single decision that things can be different; that we can be different. If you are in a place in your life right now where you feel like there is too much of everything; or if you would like to create more space in your mind by decluttering your space, I strongly advise you to be clear about your intention.
Write to yourself why it is important for you to have fewer things and be more minimal.
For me, living this way made me realise how little we actually need to be happy and pursue our dreams. Of course, I still like to indulge in a yummy restaurant or grab little luxuries like a coffee to go. But I no longer depend on material items anymore to feel at home or to be comfortable somewhere. And it’s benefited me in ways I did not expect.
The house can be cleaner since there are fewer things. It’s almost impossible to lose something and you can actually make sure that you care for everything you have, as you grow more comfortable letting go of things you no longer need.
It’s benefited me when I am travelling and still need to work on my business. I am able to maintain my productivity even away from my usual “zone” because the zone isn’t just about the material things that make it up. It also allows me to feel in control of what I truly have an understanding of the power our day-to-day objects can take in our mind if we allow them too.
Actually, being free from most things, I find myself having much more place in my mind to think and be free.
The funny thing is that the skills you will earn from living a minimal lifestyle are everything you need to succeed in business.
- Letting go of clothes that are not suiting you anymore is not far from letting go of clients that don’t align with your vision
- Having fewer things and focusing on what you have and own will reflect in how you organise yourself and how tidy your computer files are
- Only owning things that you adore and care for will get you better at having a strong brand identity that you can stick too
- Being comfortable with less and having your happiness internal instead of external will prepare you for adversity
It all starts with an intention to live differently. The goal is not to empty your house tomorrow, but to build a different mindset and outlook on things so that you can efficiently transition towards a minimal lifestyle that will benefit you in all areas of your life. You are the key to your success and to your happiness.
I will be starting a small series to bring you step-by-step towards being satisfied with less and fulfilled because of who you are rather than what you have. Stay tuned for next week’s article as we cover the first theme which is: Decluttering your clothes and letting go.
Take a deep breath. Air is truly all that you need.
French-Canadian Expat in Berlin, my name is Marjolaine, but you can call me Bow. I m a Yoga Teacher, Female Founder, Mindfulness Coach & Pop Singer. I maintain a balance between two worlds with a calm and worry-free mind. Aside from my Mindful Business, you can find my first dream-pop album ”We Better Enjoy Now on Spotify! After travelling & living abroad for over three years, I understand the reality of young entrepreneurs & digital nomads. We all want to live fully, but we sometimes get lost in the midst of life. Are you ready to bloom and discover mindfulness as a tool for change? Are you ready to get one step closer to living your most beautiful & exciting life starting today?
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Having trouble spending your bitcoin?-
Despite the cryptocurrency boom, using it to pay for goods is far from mainstream. But there's one- startup that is looking to change that.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched a new tool to make it easier for shops and other businesses to accept payments directly in bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and more.
-quot;Coinbase Commerce is a new service that enables merchants to accept multiple cryptocurrencies directly into a user-controlled wallet. Our mission at Coinbase is to create an open financial system, so we-rsquo;ve designed this solution to serve merchants worldwide,-quot; the company said in an update.
The first to adopt Coinbase Commerce is Shopify, a Canadian-headquartered online payments firm that rivals iZettle and Square.
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Honda Model Information - Insight
Honda Insight was released from 1999 to 2014. The first generation was a three-door hatchback, the second generation was a five-door hatchback. The Insight was Honda's first hybrid model. The very first model, characterized by the closed rear wheel arches, was mainly sold in America.
IMA technology stands for Integrated Motor Assist. This 1.3i DSI VTEC engine is assisted by an electric motor and was first used in the Honda Insight. Later, the IMA technology was also used in the Civic sedan hybrid.
Honda Insight parts
Honda Insight parts can be found in the AKR Performance webshop. Our wide range only contains Honda parts. Both original Honda, aftermarket and various well-known and reliable tuning brands.
Are you looking for parts to maintain your Honda Insight or to improve its performance? All parts can be found in the AKR Performance range. Due to our large stock, ordered parts are often delivered the next working day.
As a Honda Specialist from the Netherlands, we know exactly which parts are suitable for your Honda Insight. Do you want advice? Make use of our knowledge, contact us, we will be happy to inform you.
Honda Insight tuning
The Honda Insight is designed and built as an economical, environmentally friendly car. Tuning is often mentioned in one sentence with gas-guzzling cars. But nothing is less true. The Honda Insight also benefits from tuning parts. Not so much to become faster, but to become more economical.
Tuning parts that help your Honda to do its job more easily, ensure that the car is even more economical to drive. You can now expect the same performance with less 'effort' from the engine. Will your driving style remain the same? Then your Honda Insight will become more economical with the help of tuning parts.
Honda Insight brakes
The brakes of your Insight need to be replaced at some point. When these are worn out you have the choice; do you install the same original brakes or do you go for better ones? We offer various brakes for the Honda Insight. Genuine Honda, aftermarket at friendly prices or are you going for maximum braking performance? The various tuning brands in our webshop offer sport brake discs and brake pads that improve the braking performance of your Honda Insight.
Maintenance of your Honda Insight
Maintenance is important for any car, including the Honda Insight. High quality parts and proper maintenance ensure a longer life. You can maintain your Honda Insight yourself with the parts and materials in the AKR Performance webshop.
If you prefer to outsource the maintenance, you are welcome in our workshop. Fully furnished and equipped with all necessary equipment, this is the 'place to be' for all Honda maintenance.
All common maintenance work is performed here by our experienced technicians. You have also come to the right place for the installation of other parts.
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I’m currently backing up a lot of files using the latest Canary version of Duplicati (initial upload).
I made a mistake and let Windows delete temporary files. A few seconds after deleting them I got a notification from Duplicati telling me that it’s missing some temp file. I looked at the web interface and saw that Duplicati checked for files on the remote server and went on uploading.
Now my question (because my upload is rather slow and it will take at least till sunday till it’s done): is Duplicati able to recover such a mistake and build a working backup at the remote server? I read that it can pause and resume uploading, but I thought I have to cancel the upload and then resume it afterwards (after a reboot for example)?
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text: Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary Information 41467_2019_12321_MOESM1_ESM. is associated with exclusive acute toxicities. Furthermore, CAR-T cells are susceptible to immunosuppressive systems. Here, we record that CAR-T cells launch extracellular vesicles, mainly by means of exosomes that bring CAR on the surface DLL3 area. The CAR-containing exosomes communicate a high degree of cytotoxic substances and inhibit tumour development. Weighed against CAR-T cells, CAR exosomes usually do not communicate Programmed cell Loss of life proteins 1 (PD1), and their antitumour impact can’t be weakened by recombinant PD-L1 treatment. Inside a preclinical in vivo model of cytokine release syndrome, the administration of CAR exosomes is relatively safe compared with CAR-T therapy. This study supports the use of exosomes as biomimetic nanovesicles that may be useful in future therapeutic approaches against tumours. values are from a two-way ANOVA followed by the Bonferroni post-test (c). Source data (c) are provided as a Source Data file Next, we investigated the antitumour potential of the transduced T cells by standard 51Cr-release assays using MCF-7 cells (EGFR- and HER2-negative cells), MCF-7 EGFR cells (a derivative engineered to express EGFR), MCF-7 HER2 cells (a derivative engineered to express HER2), MDA-MB-231 cells, HCC827 cells, and SK-BR-3 cells. The EGFR and HER2 expression levels of these cell lines were measured, and the results are shown in Supplementary Table?1. CAR-T cells transduced with cetuximab scFv (termed CAR-T-CTX) efficiently lysed EGFR-positive cells, such as MCF-7 EGFR cells, MDA-MB-231 cells, and HCC827 cells, as well as SK-BR-3 cells, but did not kill MCF-7 cells. On the other hand, CAR-T cells transduced with MB05032 trastuzumab scFv (termed CAR-T-TTZ) efficiently lysed HER2-positive cells, such as MCF-7 HER2 cells, HCC827 cells and SK-BR-3 cells, but not MCF-7 cells or?MDA-MB-231 cells (Fig.?1c, d). We stimulated CAR-T-CTX or CAR-T-TTZ cells with a previously described two-stage strategy over the course of 2 weeks in vitro28; isolated T cells were first stimulated with anti-CD3/CD28-coated beads. The timing of the second stimulation was based on the return to the MB05032 resting cell size because cell size is MB05032 a marker of the lymphocyte activation state, and restimulation of resting lymphocytes reduces activation-induced cell death29. Irradiated antigen-expressing cells (MDA-MB-231 cells or SK-BR-3 cells) or anti-CD3/CD28-coated beads were used for the second-stage stimulation, and exosomes were harvested from the culture supernatant using well-established ultracentrifugation protocols30. Analysis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and western blotting revealed the presence of CAR expression in exosomes, and its level was significantly higher in exosomes derived from antigen-stimulated CAR-T cells than in those from anti-CD3/CD28 bead-stimulated (Fig.?2aCd). Using different antigen stimulation strategies, such as antigen-expressing COS cells or recombinant antigen-coated beads, also produced a high level of CAR expression in exosomes (Fig.?2e). Iodixanol density gradient centrifugation further confirmed the association of CAR with exosomes (Supplementary Fig.?2a). Open in a separate home window Fig. 2 CAR-T cells launch extracellular vesicles holding CAR proteins. a, b?Schematic (a) of ELISA (b) to gauge the CAR focus on the top of exosomes isolated from CAR-T cells of different states. c ELISA of CAR on exosomes from CAR-T, with or without antigen excitement. d Immunoblots for CAR manifestation in whole-cell lysates (W) and purified exosomes from CAR-T cells with Compact disc28/Compact disc3 bead excitement (B) or tumor cell excitement (C). All lanes had been packed with the same quantity of total proteins. e ELISA of CAR on exosomes from CAR-T with or without different excitement strategies. f Antigen binding of exosomes from different ethnicities with or without obstructing antibody cetuximab (CTX) or trastuzumab (TTZ). g Degrees of CAR for the microvesicles or exosomes produced from CAR-T cells as assayed by ELISA. h Degrees of exosomal microvesicle and CAR CAR made by an similar amount of CAR-T cells. Results demonstrated represent three (d) 3rd party experiments. Data will be the means??s.d. of four 3rd MB05032 party natural replicates (b, c, e, f, h). ideals are from a two-way ANOVA accompanied by the Bonferroni post-test (b, f), one-way ANOVA accompanied by Tukeys post-test (c, e) or a two-sided unpaired check (g, h). Resource data MB05032 (bCh) are given as a Resource Data.

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School Hack: How to Register
SFUSD has extended the deadline for school registration until April 21, 2017.
PPS-SF recommends that you register at your school of placement, even if you plan to participate in Round 2. Registering at your assigned school will not hurt your chances in Round 2, and it may even help your chances.
Go to the office of your assigned school during school hours to register. Don't forget that all SFUSD schools will be closed for Spring Break during the week of March 26.
Be sure to bring the following things with you when you go to register:
- Your school placement letter from SFUSD
- A copy of your original application
- A photo ID (of the parent)
- A copy of the child's birth certificate
When you arrive at the school you will be given:
- A health form to take to your child's physician and bring back at the start of school
- A survey to fill out regarding any special health needs
- Kindergarten to College information
- (Optional) Information on afterschool programs
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Elmo Explores! is a two-hour collection of Elmo’s World episodes, appearing for the first time on DVD. Using the power of his imagination, Sesame Street’s little red monster explores kid-friendly topics such as painting, cooking, and habitats from a child’s point of view. Joined by the hilarious Mr. Noodle, Smartie the Smartphone, and his pet goldfish Dorothy, Elmo asks questions that lead to fun discoveries. An age-appropriate launch pad for imagination and learning, Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores! indulges children’s natural sense of curiosity about the world around them.
Each engaging installment of this newly-reimagined Sesame Street segment presents young viewers with lessons to help them grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Bonus features include two episodes of the uproariously silly Sesame Street spin-off The Furchester Hotel and three classic segments of the original Elmo’s World.
Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores! is perfectly suited for curious preschoolers and for the generations of fans who continue to enjoy classic Sesame Street segments that were a vital part of their own childhoods.
Currently in its 48th season, Sesame Street is the longest-running program in children’s television and has received more Emmy Awards than any other show in television history.
Explore the everyday world with everybody’s favorite furry red monster, Elmo, in the new DVD release of Sesame Street – Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores!, on October 2, 2018 from Shout! Factory and Sesame Workshop. Fans can now pre-order their copies on Amazon.com.

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The sector that created the Internet and paved the way for many of the technological developments we all depend on is still pushing the boundaries. Processing high volumes of complex and varied data requires genuine HPC resources attuned for scientific workloads. Verne Global’s TrueHPC platforms are optimised for such tasks.
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April 8 – July 30, 2014
Cleveland Clinic Art Exhibition Area – between Q and G buildings
Fine art prints and print-based artwork is a central part of the Cleveland Clinic art collection. Artists who work in many different media have historically used printmaking as a way to expand on their ideas, experimenting with techniques and creating series and multiples, allowing for different kinds of narratives. In Print features prints by a global group of artists working with a broad variety of print techniques and materials: from traditional woodcuts to toner transfers and more. These are newer acquisitions from the Clinic’s collection and will be distributed system-wide after the exhibition, and this is a great opportunity to see them in a gallery setting.
- View our Exhibition Archive to learn more about previous art exhibitions at Cleveland Clinic.
Medical Mutual Performing Arts Series
A regular series of performances that provide audiences the opportunity to engage noteworthy artists and groups. This series was made possible through the generous support of Medical Mutual.
Art Ambassador Program
Guided tours of Cleveland Clinic Art Collection: the Art Program offers guided, 45-minute tours of Cleveland Clinic's contemporary art collection, including information on the artists and their works. Tours are available for patients, guests and employees. Tours of three different collections housed in the Sydell & Arnold Miller Family Pavilion are available. The tours start at the Miller Lobby Information desk at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday. No reservation is necessary.
Art in the Afternoon
Guided art tours for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Hosted every third Sunday of the month from 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., these free tours provide a forum for conversation inspired by Cleveland Clinic's Art Collection. Art in the Afternoon tours are designed to lift the spirits, engage the mind, and provide an enjoyable social experience for those with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Pre-registration is required. FREE Valet Parking. Refreshments after the tour.
Download the 2013-2014 calendar of Art in the Afternoon tour dates
Making Connections - Educational Program for Caregivers of Individuals with Memory Loss
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special educational program for caregivers of individuals with memory loss hosted at Cleveland Clinic by Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter. This free program will provide tools and techniques to have meaningful interactions with a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Participants will also learn more about the Art in the Afternoon program at Cleveland Clinic, and get a special look inside the tours. Call 1.800.272.3900 to register.
Download the Making Connections flyer for more details
For More Information
Alive Inside: Music, Memory & the Brain
Film Excerpts & Panel Discussion
Join us for an engaging program that will examine music as a therapeutic tool for people with neurological illnesses and disorders.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Bunts Auditorium - TT Jennings Education | Free and open to the public.
Drawing upon excerpts from the documentary film Alive Inside, Cleveland Clinic caregivers will discuss music’s rich therapeutic potential. Music stirs us all. Music can be more than just personal pleasure, it can be a stimulating influence on the brain.
- Richard Lederman, MD - Neurology
- Lisa Gallagher, MT-BC - Music Therapy
- Kathryn Koran - Art Program
- Megan Lykins Reich - MOCA Cleveland
To RSVP please visit: clevelandaliveinside.eventbrite.com
Download the Event Flyer
Alive Inside: Film Screening
There are several chances to see the full, hour-long documentary film Alive Inside, which profiles the Music and Memory project that brings music to the elderly or infirm:
- Tuesday, March 11, 4:30 p.m. | Bunts Auditorium - TT Jennings Education
- Wednesday, March 12, Noon | Room TT1-102 - TT Jennings Education
- Wednesday, March 19, Noon | Room TT1-102 - TT Jennings Education
Arts Videos On-Demand
Enjoy the arts on Cleveland Clinic Patient Televisions.
The Arts and Medicine Institute is pleased to present a series of videos produced by Cleveland Arts Prize. Selections can be accessed through the On-Demand system by dialing 51616, and using catalogue numbers 667-698. These lively and interesting short documentary films highlight the life and work of visual artists, musicians, writers, architects and others who have been awarded a Cleveland Arts Prize.


There are now more than 140 ports fantasy league platforms in India, in comparison to just 10 in 2016.
A host of Indian software startups have had a field day amid the pandemic as their clients’ dependence on technology increased.
From ensuring safety and hygiene to finding the right products that’ll sell in these uncertain times and reaching shoppers in remote regions, there’s a lot for Flipkart and Amazon to think.
The combination of payments and the stickiness of a chat messaging service gives it immense power.
The potential is there, but time is running out to solve the Indian financial capital’s problems
In April, when India was under lockdown, 70% of women and 65% of men were “inactive.”
“We look forward to sharing how pacesetter organisations are deploying disruptive emerging technologies”
The post Introducing The Technology Leaders Index Initiative appeared first on Computer Business Review.
Can it seize the opportunity?
Because of Covid-19 and the lockdown, they need the money.


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Poggio DI Castelletto
Country house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Corti, Italy
From £555 per week
Country house to rent in Corti, Italy
OLD FARMHOUSE IN HILLS OF EMILIA;BEST AREA FOR CULTURE&FOOD. (cooking classes) TOUR NORTHERN ITALY,or simply relax and enjoy the area. GRATIS 2 CASES FROM OUR VINYARD. We now have internet.
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Country house overview - owner's description
The old farmhouse is detached and hidden away at the end of the village, near a mantle of green woods and a soft flowing stream.Fully renovated, its thick stone walls keep you cool in the hot Italian summer and warm in the cold winters. At the rear is a cosy terrazza, where you can relax and watch the world go by.There is a large garden,plus furniture,BBQ grill, and the old forno where you can bake fresh bread-pizza etc.Inside, the house offers all the main facilities.
PATRICK SYMMES.( travel writer and auther, stayed in our house) wrote an article in TRAVELER MAGAZINE. here is the link http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/articles/501350
PS.WE ALSO ARRANGE CATERING FOR WEDDINGS AND ORGANIZE COOKING CLASSES
Emilia is ideally situated for touring Northern Italy.Venice-Firenze-the lakes-the riviera,and even Rome,are all within a mornings drive.
The old roman Via Emilia links Cities like,Piacenza,Parma,Reggio,Modena,Bologna...etc.All with there own history,cultures,traditions and fine foods and wines.
All famous in there own rights.
The local Area
People who stayed at the house,remarked how beautiful and pleasant the area was,with its inumourus medieval castles and market towns(one every day of the week)Its many very good restaurants and trattorias. pizzerias and bars.
The Old spa town of Salso Maggiore,20 min drive where you can spend time in the waters,or beauty clinic,or just relax and enjoy the cool of the evening at one of the piano bars and savour the local world famous ice cream.
This country house has 6 verified reviews.
5 out of 6 people recommend staying here
Loved this villa. Situated right at the edge of a small village high in the hills surrounded by woods, it has everything you could wish for when you want to get away from it all. Inside the house was beautiful, more than enough space for the 5 of us who stayed. We loved to spend the evenings on the balcony eating and chatting. The garden is quite extensive and the owner lets you take any fruit, veg or herbs you want. There is a barbecue and a pizza oven outside which we had great fun trying out. Would definitely recommend this villa and look forward to returning ourselves in the future.
A very nice and carefully restored house. The finish was very good. The house was placed in lovely surroundings up in the hills. It was a good position for trips to Parma/Bologna//Milano//Cinque Terre and some other places.The landlord was very friendly and show great concern. We strongly recommend this house.
One of our best holidays. A car is essential (we drove down, which added to the holiday) and you really must spend time at the local markets. Beautiful, peaceful and yet we were able to travel to Milan, Florence and the sea with little hassle. A stunning place.
Poggio di Castelletto is a beautiful home with a wonderful garden in a very small village surrounded by beautiful green and lush hills. The pictures really do not reflect the beauty or personality of the home and the area or the quality and workmanship used in its renovation. It provided all the conveniences that a visitor could want or might find in a modern hotel, but offers so much more in character and atmosphere. We had a very busy itinerary so the time we spent out on the balcony or on the plaza, just enjoying the peace and quiet and the sounds of nature were priceless. The location was idealremote enough to provide serenity for those with a less hectic travel plan, yet close enough to the surrounding towns to provide places for dinner, shopping, and not too far to use as a base to some of the larger attractions that a tourist may be interested in. The hosts Frank and Gabby are wonderful people willing to provide whatever help they can to make your stay enjoyable.
This property is absoultly stunning, in a beautiful area of Italy, a perfect base for seeing the sites of Emilia Romania.
The house is beautifully finished with a rustic charm, it has its own fruit and vegatable garden, which the owners are happy for you to use, the gardens a pretty and well kept. The house is situated in a small village with lots of fantastic restaurants and bars close by (within a short drive). Theres a local super market close by which have all the necessities.
The owners are really friendly and helpful and speak amazing english. The even left us some home made wine to try, and were helpful in telling us the best places to visit.
The house is split into 2 stunning apartments, we stayed in the ground floor apartment which is perfect for our young family.
We had a truly perfect holiday, seeing all the sights and spending time in a simply tranquill, beautiful house in italy.
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Outside this country house in Corti, ItalyThis country house is in the countryside and in a quiet area. It has a barbecue, outside lighting and a garden. Car hire is necessary as the renter will need a car to get about for shopping, eating out and the beach; however parking is available if required.
Prices and availability
Updated 9 October 2019
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 4 August 2020 - 11 October 2022: changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 13 October 2022 - 5 July 2023: changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
Long stay discounts
- Arrive between 29 January - 31 December and receive 25% off if the booking is for 4 weeks or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
due to rise of gas priced we charge extra for heating
1 November - 31 March: £53.98 per week, paid locally
3 bedrooms, Sleeps 7:
- 1 double bed and en suite
- 1 double bed
- 1 single bed
There is also 1 double sofa bed in living foom, 1 cot
2 bathrooms including 1 en suite, 1 Separate WC
Internet, TV Languages in English, Local, Satellite / cable
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 6, Central heating, Open fire, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire essential
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This house has been fully renovated and overs a comfortable and relaxing stay,but most people use it as a base to tour.
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A stay at Strand Hotell places you in the heart of Vanersborg, steps from Gota Canal and 6 minutes by foot from Vanerparken Adventure Bath. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Strand Hotell is located at Hamngatan 7, 0.3 km from the centre of Vänersborg. Vanersborg Church is the closest landmark to Strand Hotell.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Strand Hotell.
Yes, Strand Hotell offers free Wi-Fi.
Yes, Strand Hotell offers free parking.
No, Strand Hotell does not offer free airport shuttle service.
Strand Hotell is 7 km from Trollhättan. Strand Hotell is 79.1 km from Gothenburg Landvetter.
Yes, Strand Hotell is a pet-friendly hotel.
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Neil Patrick Harris, Lena Hall, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch Rock Broadway on Opening Night
John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's rock musical is directed by Michael Mayer.
Meryl Streep Honored With Monte Cristo Award at Ceremony Attended by Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and More
Robert Lopez, Joe Grifasi, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Preston Whiteway were also present at the event.
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Meet the 2014 Lucille Lortel Awards Nominees
The annual ceremony honors the best of off-Broadway.
Annapurna, Starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, Opens Off-Broadway
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The new play by Sharr White is directed by Bart DeLorenzo for The New Group.
Meet Greta Gerwig and the Company of MCC Theater's The Village Bike
Penelope Skinner's drama is directed by Sam Gold.
The Velocity of Autumn, Starring Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella, Opens on Broadway
Eric Coble's new play is directed by Molly Smith.
Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway as Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan Officially Opens
Michael Grandage's production of the dark comedy plays the Cort Theatre.
Sutton Foster and the Cast of Broadway's Violet "Let It Sing" on Opening Night
Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley's musical also stars Colin Donnell and Joshua Henry.
Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway Return to 54 Below in Sibling Revelry
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The start of the impunity is what remains confusing. Where do we begin?
Is it the video of the ladies where they make a false allegation? Is it the bounty that popular musician David Adélékè “Davido”, placed on the heads of the ladies illegally for information leading to them? Is it the handcuffs which appear on the hand of the ladies who had alleged Davido after their “apprehension”?
Is it the threat to slap the woman who did not raise up her head in the video? A threat from a citizen to another.
The exact place from where to pick the narrative remains confusing. All the same, wrong is scattered all over the story.
The ladies who alleged Davido, the music artiste of impregnating one of them did so wrongly and should be condemned as they provide where best to begin the piece. These ladies represent an emerging distasteful trend of false allegation on men.
In recent time, sport starts, religious leaders, celebrities and other category of popular people have come under allegation of sexual offenses with the particular popular case of Timi Dakolo and Biodun Fatoyinbo still in court.
It is becoming rife and Nigerian legislature now needs to consider enacting serious punitive measures on sexual allegations which turn out false. It should not be so easy to get away with false allegation and heavy criminal punishment should be attached with options of damages for whoever becomes a victim of such allegation.
The nature of sexual allegations are most dangerous in the speed with which they spread and the impact they create. Sex is treated as an indoors, almost secret affair in most of Nigeria. Where there is an allegation of sexual offenses, the news spreads like wildfire and where true the damage to the image and reputation of the man is not manageable.
The ladies who have already apologized went extreme and they are a point of contact for several others who have engaged similarly in false allegations. They have claimed they were joking and their allegation that Davido impregnated one of them is false. But following their apology, Davido would have none of it.
The saying, two wrongs cannot make a right immediately became triggered the moment that Davido who is a citizen of Nigeria like 200 million other people placed a bounty of 1million Naira on the ladies along with information leading to them offline.
Placing bounties is an extreme that only the police can exercise and even at that for hardened criminals. Imagine, with the high level of poverty, someone attacks these ladies to claim the bounty or threatens them. Davido himself would not have been pleased with such an outcome had someone, say a fanatic fan, goes to an extreme.
Digging further, the next ugly face rears its head when someone possibly Davido’s man, Special Spesh, proceeds to handcuff the ladies while threatening to slap them. He was also heard ordering the arrest of someone who was bathing.
The legal issue created here is that libel or defamation, which was comically and wrongly mispronounced “labeling and deformation” by Davido’s goon- libel is written and the ladies never wrote anything. Slander and defamation at best qualifies the offense.
However, under Nigerian law, these two are not criminal offenses and are not one for which a private citizen can effect arrest. They constitute tort for which Davido could have sued them upon locating them.
The tide of the issue has turned in favor of the ladies who can sue the hypeman for false imprisonment under the law. They were confined against their wish in an enclosed space which constitutes a similar violation of their own right along with the threat to slap which constituted an assault. Assault and false imprisonments are actionable for damages equally.
The effect of arrest by private citizens should be discouraged by the government where the issue is neither a felony, misdemeanor or simple offense even. It was a matter in tort and no law provides anywhere for direct assault, threat to beat or arrest while bathing which was being threatened in the video by Davido’s hypeman.
Looking at Davido, he is from a family that controls power and wealth. His action paints an oppressive picture even if Davido himself does not have such an oppressive nature. It seemed more an attempt to throw his weight into the issue and boss around. It is doubtful if other artistes would take such allegation which such seriousness following retraction.
Davido is not a small artiste and in a world where social media has created several absurdities, he should have gotten to a stage where such things appear common. Upon their apology, he should have dismissed it as another of the nonsense which comes with being a celebrity.
Some comments on social media read along - “is this what he would have done if his Uncle was Governor?”. However, I disagree with this view. Davido may have only slightly gotten overprotective. At the same time, he could have avoided such misinterpretation by dropping the issue or suing within the provisions of the law without the bounty, the threat on the ladies and the handcuffs.
It is expected that in future, government takes a deep frown against such actions. The Davido example may birth recreation by several Nigerians who have social media conflict.
Tracking people down over media comments is not a trend anyone wants to encourage in Nigeria.
In conclusion, if the ladies did not make their video, Davido would not make his reaction. It has reached a peak, the false allegations on people who struggle to build a name for themselves, we have seen it with Neymar, the Brazilian footballer along with several other men and women.
Society must also begin to advocate against and punish false sexual allegations.
Koye-Ladele Mofehintoluwa writes from Ibadan, Nigeria.

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I am Masterstoy91, a 19 year old female who has dedicated herself to her Master. This blog is for fun and contains adult oriented pictures and writings and other content of an adult nature.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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This is the first of many blogs, Just got home from classes, and master told me to start a blog so here it is. What should I blog about is the thing I am trying to figure out, lingerie, college, pictures, what I do for master? What do you think I should blog about?


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Hilton Beijing is an intimate hotel offering views over Guijie Street, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square and featuring a treatment room, a sun terrace and an indoor swimming pool. Residing in a 25-story building, the hotel was opened in 1994 and renovated in 2008.
The hotel is placed 10 minutes' walk from Yansha Youyi Shopping City, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park and U.S Embassy. The property is set within 8 km distance from the city center.
Guests will find embassies and exhibition centers in the neighborhood.
Hilton Beijing Hotel is within a 20-minute drive to Beijing Capital Int. Airport.
Some of the modern hotel rooms feature LCD flat-screen TV, TV with satellite channels, wireless internet, individual climate control and a refrigerator as well as an electric kettle and coffee/tea makers. Many guestrooms offer views of Taoranting Park and Tiantan Park. Bathrooms are fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and toiletries.
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Guests can have breakfast in the dining area every morning. The lobby restaurant serves Vietnamese dishes. Malts, cocktails and wines as well as snacks and tapas are offered to the guests in the Zeta bar. The venue is set next to a subway station and just 100 meters from One East On Third and Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant (Sanyuan Bridge).
Guests can use bicycle and car rental services on site.
There are a health club, a spa center and a solarium as well as steam baths, reflex massage and facials available for guests' relaxation. On-site fitness amenities include a gym, fitness classes and bicycles.
High-speed internet access is available in the hotel rooms at CNY 120 per day.
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Protesters gathered outside the Mecklenburg County Jail Thursday evening to rally for immigration reform. The rally is targeted towards ICE and local law enforcement who partner together. Advocates say that results in separating families...

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Tony Barretto, a former bodyguard of Britney Spears has done a media interview. Basically, Britney has mental problems, doesn't like taking care of her kids, has problems with booze and drugs, likes getting naked, farts a lot and talks in a made-up language like in the movie Nell. Whenever the kids would cry she would pawn them off to her assistant, nanny or bodyguard. She would call the doctor all the time if she couldn't make the kids stop crying. She barely took care of them. Brit gets up at around 2 in the afternoon.
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One of Candi's classic seasonal chutneys is her Cuecumber & Norfolk Gin Relish. It's the perfect partnership bringing together the unique botanical base of the Norfolk Gin company to produce a modern revival of the traditional bread & butter pickle. Perfect with burgers a must add to any BBQ.

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The biggest "tell" in what was otherwise a pretty boring Apple WorldWide Developers Conference Monday came during the iOS6 portion of the presentation, when Apple (AAPL) announced full integration with Facebook (FB).
Unlike most of what happened at the event, this went beyond what was rumored. A system for letting developers integrate their own apps with Facebook is also coming out, and it's now accessible directly from inside the App Store.
All of which got me to thinking:
At its Monday close Facebook is now worth "just" $58.4 billion, a long way from the estimated $100 billion figure talked about before the IPO. It's still pricey -- a price/earnings ratio of 87 -- thus unlikely to hit those heights any time soon.Some of the investors who came in before the initial public offering, who could sell their shares once the "lockup" period expires, are either underwater or may perceive themselves to be. Apple still lacks a social network. Its "cloud" is not a cloud at all, but a data center. Facebook has been building a real cloud, using open source tools, for some time and it has engineers who really understand the need to save money on cloud installations if you want them to last. My guess is Facebook's investors would jump at a bid of $80 billion. That's a huge premium from the current price. As of March, Apple had a cash hoard estimated at $97.6 billion. It's continuing to accumulate cash, and its plans for a dividend are not expected to make a significant dent in the hoard. The company's market cap is $534 billion. So Apple could easily do a half-cash bid for Facebook, acquiring a fast-growing asset with significant cloud presence for less than one-tenth its common stock and less than one-half the cash it has on hand. Apple's biggest problem is that, insofar as its cash flow is concerned, it's mainly a manufacturing company. That's where its money comes from. That's where its growth comes from. That's why it sports a P/E of "just" 14.5 as against more than 17 for Google (GOOG).
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11 novembre 2017 – Rotary International United Nations Day in Geneva
President-elect Ian Riseley has decided to move Rotary Day at the United Nations from New York to Geneva, the city known as the worldwide center for diplomacy and peace.
This global event will take place on November 11th, 2017 and will culminate the city of Geneva’s annual Peace Week.
The motto of 2017 Rotary International Day is « Peace: Rotary, making a difference. »
The event will:
- Strengthen Clubs, inspire them to explore diverse cultures, speak various languages, exchange ideas across regional and national boundaries
- Enable Rotary members in a new geographic region to explore Rotary’s historic relationship and ongoing collaboration with the United Nations
- Focus and increase Humanitarian Service
- Gather experts who will speak on peace, the refugee crisis, technology and humanitarian aid and who will inspire participants to make a difference at local, regional and global levels
- Enable Rotarians to network and collaborate with UN, NGO and other Geneva-based experts speaking, sponsoring, exhibiting at the event
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Colorado Supermarket Employee Fired for Recording Shoplifters
Colorado King Soopers employee Santino Burrola was fired after he recorded three men stealing approximately $500 worth of laundry detergent from the store on Father’s Day.
Burrola was alerted to a theft at the store, pulled out his phone, and recorded it.
“When I looked, there was already a guy halfway headed out with a food cart full of laundry detergents and scent boosters and what have you,” Burrola told CBS Colorado. “My first instinct, record.”
As Burrola, a former military police officer, walked out of the store, the three thieves hurried to load up a black Chevy Trax, one opening the doors, another throwing a basket full of items into the back seat, and another struggling to unload the full shopping cart.
“Really, bro, you got to resort to this. The economy isn’t that bad,” Burrola could be heard in the now-viral video shared by the Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office.
“Better gettin’ while the gettin’s good,” Burrola joked to the men.
As the three thieves attempted to flee the parking lot, the getaway driver was a little faster than the two still outside the car, who were slow getting into the vehicle.
That allowed Burrola to yank a sheet of foil covering the license plate.
After the men got into the car and left the area, Burrola called the police, later sharing the video on social media, which helped out the investigators.
“So, I posted it on TikTok, hoping that somebody would recognize them,” said Burrola about the video seen 1.5 million times, including by rapper Snoop Dogg.
When Burrola returned to the store for his next shift, he learned he had been suspended and a week later fired.
“I and the union rep sat down with them, and they recommended termination,” Burrola said. “I would never let any criminal conduct slide, especially when it’s happening right in front of me.”
“Did I feel that I overstepped boundaries? Not really because I didn’t physically touch them or alter their shoplifting in any way; I just revealed the license plate to help the community and the police be aware and to help better catch them,” Burrola told 9News.
“Investigators have already identified and arrested the driver, Jorge Pantoja, 32, the man in the green shirt,” the Arapahoe Sherriff’s Office said in a statement. “Pantoja is in custody at the Adams County Detention Facility on unrelated felony charges. He has also been charged with Theft/Shoplifting, a Class 2 Misdemeanor.”
Police are still searching for the two passengers after the driver was arrested on an unrelated felony charge and was charged with a misdemeanor in the theft.
During their investigation, police contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, who loaned the car to a friend, and the driver was later found.
The supermarket chain around the Rocky Mountains is a subsidy of the Kroger Company, which Burrola said has a policy against employees chasing thieves or intervening in a theft.
— WhatsNew2Day (@whatsn2day) July 5, 2023
So why are retailers complaining about the rise in crime, while not even lifting finger to stop it AND firing any employee who does the right thing? Just rotten…. https://t.co/YRuNbLg8HP
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“We are disappointed by the increased level of crime across retail establishments and the impact these incidents have on our associates and customers. “We remain committed to working in partnership with local law enforcement to address this issue, as safety remains a top priority,” King Soopers said in a statement to CBS Colorado.
Following his termination from the store, Burrola posted a follow-up video to TikTok, where he held an impromptu press conference to ask and answer his questions.
“I was limited to my abilities due to the fact that I was employed there,” Burrola answered on why he didn’t “deck” the thieves.
Burrola’s family created a GoFundMe for the fired worker to recover lost wages.
“He was not given severance pay and was planning to move to Florida to be closer to family. This loss of position has put a hold on plans and has made him fall behind in a couple of bills,” GoFundMe states
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The Bali Buda Cafe has been around for years since 1994. They have been offering ‘real’ organic food for years to the health conscious and educating people on the advantages of growing and eating fresh produce. Here in Bali they have quite a following. There is a Bali Buda cafe and shop in Kerobokan on the main road to Canggu and one in Ubud.
Everything is handmade and no large industrial equipment is used. 90% of the waste is recycled or composted. The food is fresh and healthy. They also do not use plastic so the straws are made of glass! Certainly not the easiest to drink out of but good to see they are looking after the environment.
Fresh bread is made daily along with cakes and pastries.
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Country music star Colt Ford chats with Bubba about his latest projects
(BTLS Staff report) TAMPA – Country music phenom Colt Ford made an appearance on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show on Wednesday.
On Sunday he will be performing at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia.
The acoustic concert will feature some of his biggest hits mixed in with some Christmas favorites. Ford will also hold a meet and greet with his fans following the show.
The event is a celebration of Ford’s first concert DVD which was filmed at the theme park in July. ‘Crank It Up! Colt Ford Live at Wild Adventures,’ is a 129-minute film showing the musician and his band performing 20 of their hits.
He talked to Bubba about his career and some future projects he’s working on.
“I’ve been blessed,” Ford explained. “I have to thank people like you for playing me, supporting me, the fans….it’s all good.”
Ford enjoys the music, enjoys playing and interacting with folks who love his music.
Also in July Ford released ‘Thanks For Listening,’ which rapidly worked its way up the country music charts. He’s already working on tunes for his next record. Ford, a former professional golfer, also enjoys getting out on the links during down time.
He also talked about being on the road with Toby Keith.
“I’ve paid to see Toby probably more than any other artist,” Ford said. “I was trying to pick his brain, learning how to do things the right way. It was a learning experience and a lot of fun.”

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SEOUL (Reuters) – Missiles test-fired by North Korea this week are “a quantum leap forward” from its previous weapons with greater reliability and precision, the commander of the U.S. military in South Korea said.
Speaking before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee on Thursday in Washington, General B.B. Bell said North Korea was also moving ahead with the development of longer-range ballistic missiles that could hit Alaska and targets in the continental United States.
North Korea’s testing of two short-range missiles on Wednesday came during a stalemate in six-country talks aimed at ending its nuclear weapons programs.
Pyongyang says it has nuclear weapons but proliferation experts have questioned its ability to mount them on missiles.
“(They) are, in fact, a quantum leap forward from the kind of missiles that they have produced in the past,” Bell told the hearing, referring to the short-range missiles tested this week.
The missiles were boosted by solid fuel, rather than liquid fuel, providing greater reliability, mobility and precision, he said.
“They are routinely testing these,” Bell told the hearing, according to an audio recording made available on Friday on the U.S. House committee’s Web site.
North Korea test-fired a similar missile in May last year. A senior Bush administration official said the missiles tested this week did not leave North Korean territory.
South Korean daily JoongAng Ilbo said North Korea fired the two missiles from its east coast and they probably dropped into the sea about 100 km (60 miles) away, citing a government source.
Initial reports said the tests were over a shorter distance elsewhere and just on land.
U.S. officials said the missile test proved the North’s nuclear programs posed a threat to the region, but neighbors China and South Korea were muted in their reactions.
This week’s test was more about checking performance than rattling sabers as regional powers work to resume the stalled nuclear talks, analysts said.
Bell said the North was developing longer-range missiles with ranges “far beyond any requirement that they have for defense”.
Pyongyang is ready and willing to sell the technology, posing a great concern about proliferation, Bell said.
“North Korea is a significant threat that still must be deterred,” Bell told the committee.
South and North Korea remain technically at war because the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce and not a peace treaty.


Scott Mozier is back to being Fresno’s fulltime Public Works director, deciding the assistant city manager’s job wasn’t for him.
Downtown has had its fling in the limelight. Fresno’s policy-making action these days is in Council District 5.
The scuttlebutt of The “Hub” – a popular gathering area on City Hall’s second floor – was focused on The Bee's opinion editor.
Fresno's west of Highway 99 population hopes to become a sustainable borough. Traffic and historically-bad planning stand in their way.
Infill development is coming to what might be the snazziest stretch of residential real estate in Fresno.
“In God We Trust” makes its official appearance in the Fresno City Council chamber on Thursday.
Incoming City Manager Wilma Quan-Schecter said she sought "someone with proven experience, integrity and a passion for local government..."
Fresno is a month away from saying goodbye to the Gap Settlement. It will be a happy farewell,…
Bus Rapid Transit has a long, complicated history in Fresno. Some insights into why the fare evasion debate adds to the complications.


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Worldwide clinical cases due to multi drug- and extensively drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) are increasing making the need for new therapies more critical than ever. A major obstacle for designing new drugs to treat mycobacterial infections is our limited knowledge of the interface between the bacillus (especially M.tb) and its host. The pulmonary innate immune system plays a key role in the recognition of microbes entering via the respiratory route. Although the specificity of this system is broad and based on the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), it is uniquely regulated to limit inflammation and thereby prevent damage to the gas-exchanging alveoli. Pulmonary surfactant proteins A and D (SP-A and SP – D) are collagenous, soluble, C-type (Ca2+-dependent) lectins (named collectins) of the lung innate immune system that are secreted into the alveoli by resident type II alveolar epithelial cells and distal bronchiolar Clara cells. The related collectin in serum, mannose-binding lectin/protein (MBL or MBP), provides first-line defense against several microbes. Phagocytes represent the first cellular defense in the alveoli and their surface is rich in C-type lectin pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), including the mannose receptor (MR), dendritic cell – specific ICAM-3-grabbing nonintegrin (DC-SIGN) and DC-associated C-type lectin-1 (Dectin-1). This review will discuss the important roles of the cell-associated C-type lectin PRRs and soluble collectins in the innate immune response to mycobacterial infections, and will present the current state of knowledge regarding the potential uses of these C-type lectins in therapy against infections, focusing on M.tb.
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Once a thriving mining town, is now slowly being reclaimed by the Namib desert. A town with a short life span of barely 50 years, was home to a very wealthy population as diamonds could be found everywhere waiting to be picked. Feel close to the lives of the people who lived here a longtime ago, yet have left their mark fading in time.
Johnny Coleman abandoned his ox wagon on a small incline opposite the settlement during a sand storm and the place was named after him as Kolmannskuppe in German to mean Coleman's hill when translated.
Zacharias Lewala, in 1908 found a diamond while working in this area and showed it to his supervisor, the German railway inspector August Stauch. Realising the potential of the area, German miners began settlement. The German government helped the residents build a village in the architectural style of a German town. The town had amenities including a hospital, a ballroom, power station, theatre and sport-hall, casino, school, skittle-alley, ice factory and the first x-ray-station in the southern hemisphere including the first tram in Africa.
The town's decline started after the World War I, when the diamond-field slowly started to deplete. Discovery of the richest diamond-bearing deposits on the beach terraces 270km south of Kolmanskop, near the Orange River was the final blow to the decline of Kolmanskop. Many of the town’s inhabitants headed south to join the rush, leaving their homes and possessions behind. The town was finally abandoned in 1954.
Goerke Haus - A romantic love story, an unexpected jewel in the middle of the desert is a total contrast to the dry surroundings. The well maintained, and typically beautiful German architecture on exhibit is worth the visit and a highlight to the trip.
Diaz Point - Bartolomeu Dias reached the mouth of the Orange River, where a storm blew his ship to what is know today as the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, and raised a true Portuguese style padrao, which remained intact until the early 19th century. A replica was unveiled on the 25th July 1988 as part of the 500th anniversary of the Dias landing.
Felsenkirche - Standing proud on the Diamond hill, this prominent Evangelical Lutheran church has amazing views of the town and the waters beyond. The brilliant stained-glass panel positioned over the altar was donated by Kaiser Wilhelm II, while the Bible was a gift from his wife.
Bogenfels Rock Arch - Nestled in a restricted diamond-mining area, in the coastal Namib Desert is this breath-taking location noted for the natural rock formations.
The best time to visit Kolmanskop is from June to September, i.e. the winter months. Most days are bright and sunny.
The least popular time to visit is between the end of December and mid-February as there are some severe storms and ferocious winds.
Located just 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) outside of the town of Luderitz, almost opposite the Luderitz airport (10 kilometres inland from the port town) is the Kolmanskop Ghost Town.


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Chicago-based Konnect Real Estate has initiated a second privately held real estate debt fund, KNCT Lending II, which will again focus on short-term, event-driven, time-sensitive transitional capital.
The fund’s goals are to provide real estate owners, investors and operators with flexible, creative and reliable short-term lending solutions; accelerated term sheet delivery and a swift approval process; low loan minimums and quick closings.
Lee Kotler, president of Konnect Real Estate, said his experience with the first fund, along with his history as a local real estate investor and operator gives the fund and its borrowers a strategic advantage in understanding transactions that may involve complex turnarounds, re-positioning, re-tenanting or environmental issues as well as constantly evolving exit strategies.
“We wanted to expand our platform to provide capital in an area where other lenders aren’t necessarily comfortable with the myriad of complexities that can come up in commercial real estate transactions, especially on loans less than $2 million,” Kotler said. “In conjunction with the uncertainties in the real estate market now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have the experience and creativity to work towards an accretive solution for our borrowers, in order to get their property to the next phase, whether that is getting it acquired, positioned for sale or ready for permanent debt.”
KNCT’s three most recent transactions feature a variety of owner/user and single tenant properties along with a residential property. All are located in the greater Chicagoland area with local ownership. The average deal size was around $500,000 and transactions were closed within a few weeks. Each transaction was specifically structured to meet the borrower’s business plans.
“Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a tremendous amount of change and uncertainty not only in the economy and but the commercial real estate market in general,” Kotler said. “There is still so much unknown in terms of how things will look when we get through this crisis. It is important to note that certain elements of the real estate market and real estate uses may change. Habits and behaviors of owners, investors and lenders will be different.”


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Carbon mineralization using plagioclase feldspar-rich mine tailings: characterization and cation extraction
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Date Written: March 15, 2021
The possibility to capture and store CO2 in mine tailings has gained significant traction as a viable climate mitigation technique. The mineralogy and chemistry of mine tailings can vary drastically depending on the type of mine and local geology. Tailings from Sibanye-Stillwater, a mine in Nye, Montana, USA that produces nickel, copper and platinum group metals (PGM), possess sufficient calcium and magnesium to store CO2. However, efficient CO2 storage is a difficult task due to the heterogeneous mineralogy of the tailings. This study involved using the Alternative ÅA Route to efficiently extract calcium and magnesium from the Sibanye-Stillwater tailings. At optimized conditions (45o oC, 30 min), about 39% of the Mg and 15% of the Ca in the tailings were extracted. While the Alternative ÅA Route proved successful in extracting phyllosilicate-bound magnesium, it was ineffective in extracting calcium from the tailings, which is mostly present in the form of plagioclase feldspar. Further studies aimed at targeting calcium extraction while maintaining or increasing magnesium extraction will be necessary to realize the full potential of CO2 storage in the Sibanye-Stillwater tailings.
Keywords: carbon mineralization, platinum group metals, climate change, alkalinity extraction, mine tailings
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A blue tongue lizard is pretty common in Australia as the reptile is often found in the backyards. But for the first time, the Somersby based Australian Reptile Park was surprised when a person, two years ago, handed them an extremely rare lizard. The authorities had earlier witnessed two-headed snakes and a two-headed shark, but they never came across a lizard which had two heads. The lizard’s deformity made it rare and the handlers at the park were amazed at the sight of the reptile. The lizard was named Lucky, and it has been receiving the best care from experts at the reptile park. The head of the Australian Reptile Park, Daniel Rumsey in a 2019-interview stated that his team will treat the reptile, like the special little guy he is.
While some experts suggested that the lizard would live long if it was set free in the wild. But according to the Reptile Park, animals with deformity are not able to survive owing to eating difficulties and their inability to defend themselves from predators.
Now, two years later, the founder of the Reptile Zoo in California, Jay Brewer shared the video of the reptile on Instagram. Brewer who enjoys over 5.7 million followers often shares adorable and unique posts on reptiles. Posting the video, he captioned it, “Wow unbelievable. This is one incredible little blue tongue skink can you believe your eyes.”
Through the video, Brewer shared a close-up view of the little reptile, who has two heads and three eyes. The two heads share the third eye, which is located in the middle, but it appears that only the outer two eyes are functional.
Blue-tongue lizards are not poisonous and are not threatening for people or pets. The lizards use their blue-tongue as a warning when encountered. It could also flatten their body to make itself look bigger.
Netizens were stunned by the rare sight of the lizard and flooded the post with adorable comments for the reptile.
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The Vertex is a bold, geometric masterpiece. It is a rugged, 144 mm long pen with a unique, multi-faceted magnetic cap. You can choose a rollerball or fountain pen fitting.
$1 from the sale of this pen goes towards planting trees to reforest Australia with Reforest Now. Plus at checkout you can plant one tree and receive a tree planting certificate.
Colours of Australia – Amethyst Purple
This brilliant purple resin features three shades of purple with pearlescent swirls. This vivid purple resin shimmers in the light. It has a bold personality. The resin is hand poured in small lots by Australian resin artists, each one unique.
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We offer a FREE gift wrapping service and can post direct. Add the name, address of the receiver in the text box, along with your personal message. We will carefully gift wrap and include a card with your message. The package will not include an invoice.
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(Ecofin Agency) - The last SIM verification campaign was due to end on January 31, but the government extended the deadline to February 13 to allow all citizens using telecom services to get comply with the rules.
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has deactivated 970,046 unregistered SIM cards, Semu Mwakyanjala, the regulator's chief communications officer, announced over the weekend.
The telecom subscribers' identification campaign ended at midnight on February 13 with 60.47 million SIM cards verified out of 61.44 million. Telecom operators immediately began suspending telecom services for all lines that had not yet been identified in accordance with TCRA guidelines. Suspended lines can be reactivated within 90 days if owners complete the verification procedures.
The Tanzanian telecom regulator has been trying to enforce the SIM card registration laws since 2019. The first telecom subscriber identification operation took place from May 1, 2019, to January 20, 2020, followed by a massive crackdown that resulted in millions of SIM cards being deactivated.
The Tanzanian government's efforts to have telecom subscribers' SIM cards verified are justified by the increase in mobile fraud in the country. According to the TCRA, Tanzania recorded a total of 12,613 fraudulent practices committed using SIM cards between October and December 2022. The practices included SIM box fraud, identity theft, financial scams, etc.
By verifying telecom subscribers, the country expects to combat growing cybercrime and update the databases of active SIM cards to improve reporting on the performance of the Tanzanian telecommunications sector.
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We quite like the idea of not seeing Snooki's face all over the place. But if it's obscured by, well, her own face, it doesn't have quite the same effect as, say, a paper bag or a media blackout.
Still, we quite like what she's done here - it has oh-so clever Facebook profile picture written all over it. But that doesn't mean we'll be buying her book. Will anyone?
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2023 BMW Pickup Truck Rumors and Expectations. The forthcoming 2023 BMW Pickup Truck has been rendered for the first time. Rendering images are not a reliable source of information but we are impressed with this idea. While nothing is official yet, a pickup truck will wear the “iX’ designation. The all-electric BMW iX crossover is in the works and pickup truck will probably get the same suffix.
Previously, BMW introduced a pickup concept based on the X7 SUV. When will this model arrive or how much it will cost, it is hard to predict. Renderings are looking great and the idea is generally plausible. Here’s everything we know about this new model.
What About Performances?
At this moment, we don’t know that much about the new 2023 BMW Pickup Truck. It will run on electric power and that’s something for the start. As we said, the pickup variant will share a lot of things with the iX crossover. That means we expect the same setup of the all-electric powertrain. The iX crossover will generate 500 horsepower thanks to a pair of electric motors. This model sprints from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds.
The battery pack is the biggest mystery. However, BMW says the battery will surely provide around 300 miles on a single charge. The BMW i4 sedan is using an 80.0-kWh battery that supports DC fast charging capability. The 10-minute charging will provide around 75 miles of driving range. We can’t say the pickup truck will offer similar figures but we expect great performance.
2023 BMW Pickup Rendered
This is a no brainer. The 2023 BMW Pickup Truck will look like the brand-new iX electric crossover. Two models will share a lot of things, including the design. The rendering images are here and we are stunned by their looks. Interestingly, BMW’s new grille is visible in the renderings, but the electric pickup truck doesn’t need a grille at all. We believe the German manufacture won’t offer this grille unless there is some innovational idea behind it.
These images are showing a pickup truck from the C-pillar forward. The design is the same as the one we saw on the iX crossover. The sloping roofline is the same, along with the narrow headlights. However, the pickup variant offers a small open cargo bed, so the cargo area is not covered. Thanks to this change, we have a completely new vehicle in front of us. See it for yourself.
Again, the 2023 BMW Pickup Truck will probably borrow some cabin cues from its crossover sibling. Thanks to that, we expect more or less the same design and possibly the same high-tech amenities. We believe the BMW will offer a couple of cab setups so driving capacity will depend on the chosen cab. The interior looks modern and simple and it hosts the latest technologies.
That includes a huge curved touchscreen and a hexagonal-shaped steering wheel. A large panoramic sunroof is available too, along with the heated/ventilated seats, integrated speakers, and faux-leather upholstery. The genuine leather seats will be optional for sure.
2023 BMW Pickup Truck Release Date, Price
The brand-new 2023 BMW Pickup Truck will surely cost more than the iX crossover that will start at around $70,000. We are not surprised as BMW is only interesting in building luxury vehicles. The release date is another mystery, but some reports are predicting the first quarter of 2023 as the most likely launch date.


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Finding decorations for your home feels rewarding, but it’s even better when you make them yourself. That’s why I’m at AR Workshop in Hudson for a Friday-night workshop to create a personalized wooden sign.
The first local outpost of the national chain, which opened in late April by co-owners Susan Daniels and Mary K. Donnelly, extends the paint-and-pinot trend to do-it-yourself projects such as canvas pillows, jewelry boards and other home decor.
“I’ve always had DIY in my DNA,” says Daniels, who’s been crafting for more than 20 years.
As I stare at the six blank wooden planks placed in front of me, it feels a little daunting. I’ve never worked with wood before in my life. But that’s OK, Daniels tells me, the projects are suited to any skill level.
She helps me decide on the best paint colors to match my room. Armed with step-by-step instructions, I start carefully painting my boards flamingo pink, then stencil a white pineapple over the base and add my name in a white script.
During the process, helpful employees walk around offering advice and encouragement. When I struggle with the 2-pound nail gun, Daniels’ husband, Frank, won’t let me give up. “You can do it,” he assures me.
I nail the four corners of my sign together, and it is almost complete. But when I notice someone else at my table sprinkling their sign with glitter, I follow suit.
While my future probably isn’t in carpentry, I walk out of the store with a finished product I can hardly believe I made.
It’s an experience Daniels has seen from many of her customers. “They’ve been thrilled they were able to create something so cool and personalized that they didn’t order online,” she says.


VA Secretary David Shulkin made a surprise announcement before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee that should relieve some financial stress for more than 600,000 veterans.
VA Secretary David Shulkin made a surprise announcement before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee that should relieve some financial stress for more than 600,000 veterans. Shulkin said he was dropping VA’s appeal of the Staab case decided last year by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Only last week he said Staab had been wrongly decided, exposing VA to at least $2 billion in veteran claims for outside emergency care, money VA needed to provide promised services. Pulling the appeal means VA intends to begin covering private sector emergency care for any VA-enrolled veteran, even if they have alternative health insurance that pays part of their emergency care costs.
As many as 370,000 veterans with pending claims could benefit too, explained Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), who thanked Shulkin for changing his mind. Shulkin said Rounds and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) were right to sharply criticize the decision to appeal. In Staab the appeals court ruled that VA intentionally failed to implement a 2010 law expanding outside emergency care coverage. It did so by continuing to deny reimbursement for non-VA emergent care if a veteran had any sort of alternative health insurance.
Veterans with no health insurance routinely are reimbursed the full cost of outside emergency care if VA care isn’t available. Shulkin told Rounds that VA has completed draft regulations to implement the new emergency care benefit, sending them to the Office of Management and Budget. Draft regulations must clear OMB and be published in the Federal Register for comment before VA can begin reimbursements. That process could take nine months or more, Shulkin advised the committee last week. In other words, if you have reimbursement claims at the VA in Big Spring that have been denied in the passed, they may be approved sometime in the next year.
For more information, contact Sandra at the Veterans Service Office at 602 Strong Ave. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call 325-365-3612.


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A parent bringing up a teen living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) wants the government to do more in assisting families affected with the deliberating disability.
Fridah Ndirangu says poor families taking care of children with CP found themselves in awkward situations since they have to balance between taking care of the patients and finding ways of fending for the rest of the family.
Fridah who is a mother of three and currently taking care of her 17-year-old son who is battling CP disclosed that in a bid to skirt around the challenge, she is often forced to lock up her son in the house to go look for casual employment to feed her family.
“When the rest of Kenyans are lamenting about the difficult living conditions, we as parents living with children with Cerebral Palsy are suffering tenfold. Taking care of children living with this condition is not only psychologically demanding but also economically draining due to the costs that come with care and treatment. We sincerely wish the government would come up with mechanisms on how to assist in taking care of these children including building specialized care facilities where parents can take such children for assistance at no cost,” said Ms Ndirangu during celebrations to mark this year’s International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities held at the Baden Powell Garden in Nyeri.
She is also appealing to the community to embrace children living with CP just like any other disability, pointing that the society is still reluctant to accept the disease as a normal medical condition.
To address the challenge, Ms Ndirangu says she had to join a group of like-minded families identifying themselves as Cerebral Palsy Family Warriors that has about 50 families drawn from all the eight sub counties in Nyeri.
“We are forced to lock our children in the house anytime we find paid up work since nobody is willing to look after a child with this condition. To many families, children born with this condition are believed to be suffering due to some underlying social problem and therefore supposed to be shunned at all costs,” she narrates.
CP refers to a series of disorders leading to abnormal brain development, compromising a person’s ability to use the muscles
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CP affects 1 to 4 children in every 1,000 children globally.
In Kenya, there are no official statistics on the prevalence of CP. However, experts estimate that one in every 100 children live with the condition.
Meanwhile Dr Agnes Wawira Mithamo, a consultant pediatrician and Chair of Disability Assessment and Registration Committee at the Nyeri County Teaching and Referral Hospital says the society should be educated on the need to take care of children born with disability.
Dr Mithamo disclosed how she managed to beat great odds in life after she was diagnosed with Poliomyelitis at birth to become a medical doctor, says the government is currently undertaking massive sensitization campaigns to the community to eradicate the stigma attached to Persons Living with Disability (PWDs).
“We have cases of children with disabilities who have been abandoned in the bushes or rivers and are brought to our facilities by Good Samaritans. During our assessment and registration, we try to do a lot of awareness. We try to sensitize people and to tell them that a child with a disability does not need to be abandoned and that some of these children can even take care of themselves later in life. In short, a child born with a disability can become useful to society,” explains the medic.
“I got Polio when I was a child but my parents looked after me, took care of me, took me to school and that’s why I managed to join a medical school to become a doctor,” she adds.
Ms Ivy Nzuki who is the County Senior Disability Service Officer says the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) is currently undertaking a mapping programme to identify existing gaps as far as data of PWDs in Nyeri is concerned.
Ms Nzuki says this has been necessitated by the need to enable the government to clean up its register for all beneficiaries of the Cash Transfer Programme for PWDs and ensure only genuine cases are taken care of.
“There are a lot of milestones the council has spearheaded with one of the achievements being the new registration system that has been put in place to address issues of fraud in registration. We have 700 persons who are benefitting but there is need for doing updates of some cases in the event of the deceased and we hope we shall be able to enroll more in the new programme. We also have many cases of mental and cerebral disabilities that are in the severe category. I can actually say that there is a need for assistance devices whereby we have many people with disabilities assisted with these assistive devices,” she said.
The officer has nevertheless appealed to families with members living with any form of disability to visit relevant government offices for help, noting that her department could only address the needs of those who are duly captured in the official NCPWD database.
By Samuel Maina