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Converging technological trends in the arena of geographical information within the traditional digital library communities have witnessed increasing demand for the establishment of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) at various levelsglobal, national and regional. The importance of geographic information is thus slowly becoming axiomatic, yet its significance within the realm of digital libraries remains somewhat opaque. This article argues that distinctions between the use of geographic information within and without digital libraries is somewhat artificial and favours a more holistic model predicated on building infrastructures for the access, discovery and delivery of geographic resources that are applicable to communities of users, of which the digital library community is a specific instance. We introduce the concept and vision of a community specific SDI (CSSDI), using the UK academic digital library community as an example, and describe the key components that have been implemented. It is argued that the critical elements for a CSSDI for the UK academic digital library community already exist and that the concept of a CSSDI may itself provide a focus around which other digital libraries might consolidate their efforts to better exploit geographically referenced resources.
There is an increasing recognition that, in a knowledge based economy, the effective use of geographic information (GI) is of critical importance (including a wide range of spatially referenced or referenceable resources). Traditionally, the use of GI has been viewed as a specialist topic. Now, however, a notable paradigm shift is underway, and the means to handle and process geospatial data is supported by emerging mainstream commercial, off-the-shelf data management tools (e.g., Oracle, DB2, MySQL, Postgres).
The exploitation of geospatial data within diverse policy environments, allied with the increasing attention being afforded to cross discipline social and environmental issues, has led to the demand for infrastructures to assist in the discovery, dissemination and exploitation of geospatial data assets.
Such infrastructures are more generally referred to as Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) and may be defined more formally, as "the relevant base collection of technologies, policies and institutional arrangements that facilitate the availability of and access to spatial data" (Nebert, 2001).
More fully, an SDI hosts geospatial data and metadata, provides a means of discovering and evaluating the data, provides methods to access the data and establishes the necessary licensing agreements between stakeholders to make use of the data. A community specific SDI (CSSDI) also has these characteristics, but a CSSDI is not defined by geographical scale; rather its unique characteristic is the way it meets the requirements of a discrete and well-defined sector or community.
What then is the relationship between a CSSDI and a digital library? According to a report by the D-Lib Working Group on Digital Library Metrics (Leiner, 1998), the term "digital library," while assuming a range of possible meanings, has a broad definition that includes a number of key characteristics and can be defined as "the collection of services and the collection of information objects that support users in dealing with information objects and the organization and presentation of those objects (available directly or indirectly) via electronic/digital means."
The commonality between a CSSDI and a digital library therefore hinges on the provision, organisation and presentation of services and objects to a target audience with the added refinement of content being GI-centric for a CSSDI. In effect a digital library provides an ideal environment within which to promulgate and institute a CSSDI. Of course, recognition of the significance of GI within digital libraries has to date been subservient to the more conventional information axes or ways of regarding information resources (by subject, author, keyword), due in large part to the traditional practices of the library cataloguing community. A CSSDI aims to complement traditional digital library practices by enabling geographic access to resources with the ultimate aim of making geography another standard search and use dimension.
Barriers to such adoption exist, and one of the key challenges is convincing the non-GI literate that a geographical approach has a role to play. Geography is both pervasive and synergistic and, for many aspects of resource discovery, represents an intuitive access methodology.
A CSSDI provides a conceptual focus for geographical referencing within digital libraries, and it incorporates mainstream GI thinking, providing a concrete GI application within a specific community context.
Characteristics of the UK Higher and Further Education (HFE) Academic Community
The provision of framework data onto which other thematic data can be portrayed is an essential ingredient of any SDI. As a distinct community within the UK economy, the academic community benefits from arrangements with the National Mapping Agency (Ordnance Survey of Great Britain (OSGB)). Under a unique agreement, the UK academic community has complete access to national coverage geospatial framework data. The significance of this is that it lays the foundation for a CSSDI that has little counterpart outside of the UK academic digital library.
Alongside data and tools, there is a need for a knowledgebase to support users of the data who are often relative GI novices. This needs to contain not only guidelines on how to use and integrate data but also explanations on basic concepts. It is the shared research and teaching agenda of the UK academic community that provides the rationale for the existence of an academic digital library and the motivation for a CSSDI.
Key Stakeholders in the UK Academic CSSDI
The evolution of the CSSDI within the UK digital library realm is an organic outgrowth of a range of independent, strategically guided activities under the aegis of a variety of distinct stakeholders. The main stakeholders are cited below and, while specific to the UK, other countries will no doubt have readily identifiable counterparts to the key stakeholders; e.g., the National Science Foundation in the U.S. Figure 1 indicates how each of these stakeholders maps into the concept of both a CSSDI and a digital library.
The JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) is the strategic advisory committee working on behalf of the academic community's funding bodies in the UK. JISC itself funds the network infrastructure, information services, and development projects, collectively known as the JISC Information Environment (JISC IE) which is, in essence, the de facto UK academic digital library. The JISC IE provides academia with access to heterogeneous resources, ranging from bibliographic and multimedia to (crucially in this context) geospatial data and research data, which are disseminated primarily through two National Data Centres (EDINA and MIMAS). In the context of the CSSDI, the JISC IE provides a set of common policies for participating services and organisationally manages and oversees the provision of services and data to the community. Taken together, these services and policies provide the substrate within which the UK academic digital library is embedded.
Alongside JISC, CHEST (Combined Higher Education Software Team) acts as a focal point for the supply of software, data, information, training materials and other IT related products to the UK academic community. Notably, CHEST has negotiated access for staff and students to a variety of geospatial data; e.g., digital map data, digitised aerial photography and satellite data, as well as end user tools such as desktop geographic information system (GIS) software.
EDINA Geospatial ServicesThe focus of this article is the range of geospatial services provided by EDINA that are relevant to the UK CSSDI. These services and projects are outlined next and are presented in an order which reflects a discovery, locate, and use workflow.
Given the inherit complexity of geospatial digital data and the difficulties often experienced by its users in its discovery and manipulation, all of EDINA's discovery and access tools endeavour to abstract the complexities into simple point and click interfaces. The primary objective is to achieve maximum dissemination of valuable data (in terms of both cost and research potential) to the widest possible audience with the minimum of obstacle and delay.
Go-Geo! is an online resource discovery tool that allows for the identification and retrieval of spatial metadata records (Figure 2). These metadata records describe the content, quality, condition and other characteristics of geospatial datasets. Go-Geo!'s current geographic scope is the UK. It supports geospatial searching as well as the more traditional topic and keyword forms of searching, including support for both controlled vocabulary searching and free text searching. Users are able to search for datasets held by UK academic nodes and for resources outside academia via the national GIGateway portal and its directory services.
Go-Geo! is based on the Z39.50 protocol. It is a proof-of-concept project undertaken jointly with the UK Data Archive at the University of Essex. It demonstrates the utility of a data locating tool for geospatial resources and the critical role a more comprehensive one-stop shop geo-portal for spatial data and basic mapping services might provide. Metadata creation is as important as a discovery tool, but is often a task which data creators or custodians view as low priority. A core part of the project is looking at strategies for promoting metadata creation, while another aspect is looking at cost-effective mechanisms by which academic researchers could publish their data for use by others.
Launched in January 2000, EDINA's Digimap provides access to a wide range of OSGB data. Users are able to download the data to use with appropriate application software such as GIS or CAD (Medyckyj-Scott and Morris, 1998). However, for those with neither access to nor the skills to use GIS applications, a variety of online tools are provided. A simple tool allows users to view, customise and print maps of any location in Great Britain at a series of predefined scales (see Figure 3). More advanced tasks are supported through a set of tools and include producing maps at user-specified scale, combining datasets on a map, large format printing, and gazetteer functions. The service currently supports in excess of 17,000 users across nearly 84 institutions and provides onward delivery of data to users worth an estimated annual value of £6M. This clearly illustrates (all within the specific context of UK academia) key aspects of an SDInamely, availability of and access to geospatial data.
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The United Kingdom Boundary Outline and Reference Database for Education and Research Study (UKBORDERS) is one of the oldest of the EDINA services. It provides digitised boundary datasets of the UK, for teachers and researchers to download and incorporate in their work. Data includes census, administrative, electoral, and postal boundaries both contemporary and historic, and provides staff and students with a library of digital boundary data which they can download in many common proprietary geographical information systems (GIS). The ability to deliver real-time extraction and delivery to user-specified parameters relieves staff and students at institutions from having to undertake onerous data management and maintenance operations. The service is maintained on a 24/7 basis, supporting real-time on-demand data extraction and just-in-time delivery.
In CSSDI terms, both of the above services illustrate the capacity to store, manage and deliver large holdings of geospatial data as well as providing mechanisms for previewing and publishing. In terms of the characteristics of a digital library, both services admirably illustrate the provision and presentation aspects of DL services.Access to data is either free (UKBORDERS) or available at vastly reduced costs (Digimap). This is a non-trivial consideration, as the cost:benefits to the community (direct revenue and opportunity costs) mean that the relative overheads are kept at a low threshold, which encourages uptake and resource exploitation.
Users of the geospatial data within the UK academic digital library come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, many with a limited tradition of either the application of, or teaching about, geospatial data. The e-MapScholar project (Ross, Medyckyj-Scott and Mackaness, 2003) was a consortium project that developed tools and learning and teaching materials to enhance and support the use of the geospatial data available within UK academia (Figure 5).
The project supported the needs of teaching staff by providing new, exciting and interactive learning materials using geospatial data. It has provided an infrastructure for a specific learning community and enhances the understanding of spatial issues that are crucial as underpinnings to a CSSDI. The project had a number of novel aspects such as the ability for teaching staff to customise the interactive tools embedded within the learning resources and localise the geographic maps and data displayed in those tools. Localisation was achieved by linking the tools to map and data servers using open standard interface specifications. Along with other web-based resources, it forms the kernel of a customisable knowledgebase to support the fuller exploitation of the CSSDI.
geoXwalk ("geo cross walk") (Reid, 2003) is a gazetteer service and shared terminology server providing machine-to-machine protocols to support geographic searching within the JISC IE. In effect, it is a service which enables simple and complex geographic searching of resources within the UK academic digital library. It provides critical middleware infrastructure through which other services within the digital library may undertake geographic querying.
It has long been recognised, at least within the GI community, that geography provides a powerful mechanism by which to search. Within traditional digital libraries, there has been some recognition of this with efforts to provide geographical indexes into resources. However, such efforts have generally been piecemeal and suffer from being too restrictive in the concept of geography; e.g., a placename is frequently used for simple text-based, pattern-matched searches. This is a very simplistic approach to geographic searching and fails to address the fact that there is little consistency in the geographic vocabulary used. In the UK, resources might be indexed (if at all) by placename, by postcode, by administrative code or some other arbitrary coding convention. This has led to a plethora of geographies used to index and search resources. In practical terms, what this means is that geography as a search dimension lacks both consistency and persistence, which makes reliability and repeatability in searches problematic.
There is, however, one geography that obviates all these problems: the coordinate system. In the UK this means the Ordnance Surveys' National Grids or, alternatively, a latitude/longitude encoding. By encoding coordinate representations of our various geographies, we arrive at a geography which is both consistent and persistent and provides a baseline against which comparisons of the various geographies may be conducted. This is the key to geographically enabling resources and is what underpins the ability of geoXwalk to resolve complex geographical queries. As the name suggests, geoXwalk, can crosswalk the varying manifestations of geographies to translate one representation into another (see Figure 6). geoXwalk thus abstracts the geographic search function away from the calling service by providing a shared terminology service upon which other services within the digital library can call.
The core gazetteer and terminology services, in conjunction with another EDINA developed resource referred to as a geoparser, can also be used to derive geographic indexing for non- or partially georeferenced resources, using semi-automatic processes. The geoparser, using natural language processing techniques, attempts to identify occurrences of placenames within the resource and then relates these features to the gazetteer in order to turn words into numbers, i.e., by translating placenames into coordinates using the coordinate locations associated with placenames in the gazetteer. Inconsistent and non-persistent geographical references in the resource can thus be translated into a persistent coding scheme that can in turn be fed back into geoXwalk for additional geographic searching or, as was the original rationale behind the geoparser, used to update the resource's metadata in order to provide explicit georeferencing for use in future geographic based searches. The gazetteer can thus support geographic translation and geographic indexing within the digital library, both of which enhance the capacity to use geography as a key search parameter.
geoXwalk is another proof of concept project being undertaken with the UK Data Archive and is currently undergoing pre-service trialing. Go-Geo! utilises geoXwalk to perform enhanced geographic searching and in so doing overcomes deficiencies that exist in extant metadata about geospatial data holdings.
Standards, Interoperability and Web ServicesA common thread running through all of the services and projects outlined above is the adoption of open standards and protocols, in particular the Open GIS Consortium's (OGC) interoperability suite. (Open GIS Consortium, 1998) Use of such standards and protocols allows for integration and sharing across different communities of which the digital library community is but one. Their adoption also assists in development efforts and service delivery within the digital library as a variety of such web services can be utilised together simply and efficiently in order to develop rapidly function-rich applications and services to meet changing requirements and circumstances. These emergent open standards are well aligned with the global standards models adopted more generally within digital libraries and therefore leverage technologies and vocabularies that are readily familiar.
We see CSSDI as a concept of use for communicating and planning. To talk solely of SDIs as defined by scale (i.e., global, national, regional) disguises the fact that unique policies and institutional arrangements apply to specific communities or sectors, and furthermore, that these have their own distinct requirements in terms of the technologies that are established to facilitate access to the geospatial data they require. Similarly, we have argued that there is a commonality between the vision of a CSSDI and the salient characteristics of a digital library. The UK academic digital library is an example of a community served by a CSSDI. There may also be a lesson here for digital library communities in that advancement within the wider GI community towards the establishment of SDIs might assist in focusing attention on the role that geography can play within digital libraries. The concept of a CSSDI to supplement the traditional view of a digital library may therefore act as a kernel around which diverse geo-centric projects and initiatives may crystallise and provide a conceptual holism with which to accelerate and promote the importance of geography as a key (but thus far neglected) search axis for resource discovery.
EDINA gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the UK Data Archive, University of Essex, with respect to joint projects mentioned in this article.
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Service links customers to Cardinal
WASHINGTON – Amtrak now operates a Thruway bus service in West Virginia for customers to connect to the Cardinal. The bus connection provides convenient and affordable service to Charleston for customers in Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg/Bridgeport, Weston, Sutton/Flatwoods, and Clendenin.
Baron’s Bus lines, an intercity bus service that operates nationwide, provides transportation to the towns in West Virginia in vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and comfortable seating. Amtrak Thruway services make coordinated connections with trains and enable passengers to use other carriers to connect with the Amtrak national network from cities without rail stations.
The Cardinal operates between New York and Chicago three days a week. The train offers customers a wide, comfortable reserved coach seat, business class or sleeping accommodations, free Wi-Fi, hot meals in the dining car and the opportunity to mingle with fellow travelers in the lounge car.
A schedule is attached showing the arrival and departure times.
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|4:50 AM||Dp||Morgantown, WV (West)||Ar||MGW|
|5:10 AM||Dp||Morgantown, WV||Ar||MGU|
|5:35 AM||DP||Fairmont, WV||Ar||FRM|
|5:55 AM||Dp||Clarksburg, WV||Ar||CSB|
|6:30 AM||DP||Weston, WV||Ar||WTO|
|7:00 AM||Dp||Sutton/Flatwoods, WV||Ar||SUW|
|8:00 AM||Ar||Charleston, WV||Dp||CHW|
|8:21 AM||Charleston, WV||CHW|
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|11:40 AM||Ar||Sutton/Flatwoods, WV||Dp||SUW|
|12:25 PM||Ar||Weston, WV||Dp||WTO|
|12:55 PM||Ar||Clarksburg, WV||Dp||CSB|
|1:15 PM||Ar||Fairmont, WV||Dp||FRM|
|1:50 PM||Ar||Morgantown, WV||Dp||MGU|
|2:00 PM||Ar||Morgantown, WV (West)||Dp||MGW|
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The fertility cycle is a cycle entirely of living creatures passing again and again through birth, growth, maturity, death, and decay. Wendell Berry
By Umm NoorBilal Petersen
His laughter was a smile.
His steps hallowed the dust.
His saliva sweetened the world of waters.
His gestures reflected heavenly hierarchy.
His voice a mellifluous melody.
His perspiration; beads of lustrous pearls.
His breath a charismatic breeze.
His glance; impassioned arrows piercing souls.
His hair a shimmering aura rippling the skies.
His silence a captivating rhapsody.
His sanctuary a haven of serenity.
His laugh was but a smile.
Radiating till this day.

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Subtlety has not been a strong point for Google lately. Last year, their newest Pixel devices were leaked nearly 6 months before an official announcement was made. Now, their two newest handsets have been also leaking at an alarming pace, which may have forced Google to announce them earlier than expected. Google is now expected to announce a new Pixel on May 7th during their I/O developers conference.
Upon visiting the Google Store, you are now greeted with a “something big is coming to Pixel” tagline. While “big” is a bit of an ambitious statement, we can confirm that Google is alluding to a new handset. That handset in particular won’t be an entirely new Pixel phone, but rather a refresh on the current model. The Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL will essentially be phones modeled after the current Pixels and will feature the same powerful camera suite. Beyond that though, the new devices are expected to see a tremendous decrease in build quality. Noted leaker @Evleaks posted a photo of Google’s new mid-range handset in full on his Twitter account.
The new phones are slated to have larger bezels, lower screen resolution, and plastic backs (no wireless charging?) which will also lead to a smaller price point. It’ll be really interesting to see where Google prices them at considering you can get a Pixel 3 Xl for as low as $299 right now. There will also be new, Avengers themed playmojis available on all Pixel devices upon launch.


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Gestational surrogacy & the surrogacy contract
Surrogacy arrangements and third-party reproductive laws offer ways for people to create and expand their families.
Choosing to be a gestational surrogate is a selfless and lasting contribution that a person can give to another family. Regardless if compensation is involved or if services are performed altruistically, it’s the gift of life to families seeking to grow.
The process of becoming a gestational surrogate is, like the fertility industry in general, complex. Thankfully, much of it revolves around having a clear and legally enforceable surrogacy contract in place to protect the rights and interests of the surrogate and those wanting to be parents.
Sacramento surrogacy lawyer
It’s an exciting time when you’re considering to become a gestational surrogate. However, it’s important to remember that fertility and surrogacy laws, which vary by state, can be extremely complicated.
In California, surrogacy law can be difficult to understand. In order to ensure that your surrogacy experience is the wonderful journey it should be, it’s important that you have someone who will be a strong voice to advocate on your behalf.
Hiring a knowledgeable lawyer to help you negotiate the surrogacy contract and review the Petition for Parentage documents is a good idea. These critical documents declare that the intended parents are the “natural parents” of the baby (or babies) and NOT the surrogate (and her spouse), as would be the default. It is our job to protect your rights and handle the legal paperwork so you can focus on building relationships and preparing for your new baby.
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Toronto stocks were extending gains for a second session Friday morning amid optimism over the U.S. economy and rising energy prices.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 56.93 points or 0.46 percent to 12,512.75, after gaining nearly 80 points in the previous session.
Media company Astral Media Inc. (ACM_B.TO) skyrocketed over 40 percent to C$52.95 after telecommunications company BCE Inc. (BCE.TO) announced that Bell would acquiring Astral Media for about $3.38 billion, or $50 per share.
The price of crude oil was steady above $105, with crude for April adding $0.66 to $105.77 a barrel.
In the oil patch, Petrobakken Energy (PBN.TO) moved up nearly 4 percent. Imperial Oil (IMO.TO) and Tourmaline Oil (TOU.TO) moved up around 2 percent each.
Coastal Energy (CEN.TO) gained over 3 percent. On Wednesday the stock dived nearly 8 percent after announcing results of the Bua Ban South A-01 well.
Smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM.TO) gained over 4 percent.
Industrial wood products company Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ.TO) edged up 0.70 percent after announcing a higher fourth quarter profit of C$13.4 million or C$0.83 per share compared to last year's C$10.7 million or C$0.67 per share. Analysts were expecting the company to report earnings of C$0.72 per share. Further, the company declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.15 per share.
Meanwhile, gold stocks were trading lower amid falling bullion prices. Gold for April eased $2.60 to $1,656.90 an ounce.
Allied Nevada Gold (ANV.TO) and Centerra Gold (CG.TO) lost close to 3 percent each.
Oil and natural gas company TransAtlantic Petroleum (TNP.TO) reported a wider fourth quarter net loss of $66.94 million compared to the loss of $30.2 million a year ago. Net loss from continuing operations was $54.5 million or $0.15 per share versus loss of $17.2 million or $0.05 per share last year. The stock dived 12 percent to C$1.130.
In economic news, Statistics Canada said manufacturing sales declined 0.9 percent to $49.6 billion in January, with decrease in production in the aerospace product and parts industry overshadowing higher sales in the motor vehicle (assembly) and motor vehicle parts industries.
In a separate report, the agency said foreign investors reduced their holdings of Canadian securities by $4.2 billion in January after a cumulative acquisition of $55.1 billion in the previous six months, while Canadian investors acquired foreign securities for a ninth straight month as they added $1.3 billion to their holdings.
From the U.S, the Labor Department said its consumer price index rose by 0.4 percent in February following a 0.2 percent increase in January. Economists had expected the index to increase by about 0.5 percent. Excluding food and energy prices, the core producer price index edged up by 0.1 percent in February compared to a 0.2 percent increase in the previous month.
Meanwhile, industrial production in the U.S. unexpectedly came in unchanged in February, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve, with a sharp drop in mining output offsetting continued growth in the manufacturing sector. The report showed that industrial production was unchanged in February after rising by a revised 0.4 percent in January. Economist had expected production to increase by 0.5 percent after initial data showed that production was unchanged in the previous month.
A report from the Reuters and the University of Michigan revealed that consumer sentiment in the U.S. showed an unexpected decrease in March. The report showed that the consumer sentiment index fell to 74.3 in March from 75.3 in February. The drop surprised economists, who had expected the index to increase to 76.0.
Elsewhere, euro zone merchandise trade balance slipped to a deficit in January, and exceeded economists' forecast, data released by statistical office Eurostat showed. The trade balance was a deficit of EUR7.6 billion in January, compared to a surplus of EUR9.1 billion in December, which was revised down from EUR9.7 billion. Economists were looking for a deficit of EUR3 billion in January.
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Biography and career Edit
Daniel Westwood is an actor and performer. During his youth, he was in the military service. Westwood was also drawn to martial arts from a young age, becoming an MMA champion.
Through his career, Westwood has worked in numerous films and TV shows. He has appeared in films like Fast & Furious 6, Snow White & The Huntsman, World War Z (with James Badge Dale), Edge of Tomorrow (with Martin McDougall), Avengers: Age of Ultron (with Thomas Kretschmann), and Spectre (with Erick Hayden). He was also Benicio Del Toro's body double during Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Aside of acting, Westwood is also a musician. He attended Bedales & Stowe school with a music scholarship, and performs regularly with the National Youth Jazz Orchestras.
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- Now You See Me 2 (2016)
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
- Spectre (2015)
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
- Fury (2014)
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
- Maleficent (2014)
- World War Z (2013)
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
- Fearless (2017)
- The Level (2016)

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Entertainment Theater Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’ comes to the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. The jukebox tuner was written by British playwright and sitcom creator Ben Elton as …
We Will Rock You has been performed in 28 countries around the globe and seen by more than 16 million people. This is the FIRST time We Will Rock You will be …
While watching and enjoying «We Will Rock You,» the latest hit musical at the Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts, you tend to wonder why the show’s stars who belt out Queen’s greatest hits
SPAC Presents: “We Will Rock You” – July 7th through August 19th * * Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs, We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries
Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts provides discounted tickets to Seniors (55 and over) and Students (Proper student ID required). We reserve the right to request proof of “Senior’ or “Student” status upon arrival.
You’re a guest at the riotous wedding of Rebecca Steinberg and Brian Howard in Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts’ fantastic musical production «It Shoulda Been You.» Family squabble
Last night We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen and Ben Elton rolled into the Andrew Jackson Theater at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). The musical originally opened on West End, London’s answer to NYC’s Broadway, in 2002.
The Smithtown Center for The Performing Arts provides great entertainment at a great price right in the heart of Smithtown. It offers a variety of different shows each season so you can be sure to find something you’ll love. Discount ticket prices are also offered for those who are members of the Smithtown Center for The Performing Arts.

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This is one of those ``it could only happen in Hollywood`` stories.
Where else would a 63-year-old Australian actress and the head cantor of a Burbank synagogue be sought-after vocal coaches for rock singers? For that matter, where else would you find rock singers looking for vocal coaches?
Well, you find them in this town, where newcomers and concert veterans alike need all the advantages they can get. That`s what accounts for the booming practices of vocal coaches Elizabeth Sabine and Roger Love.
Although they employ different vocal theories, they have built their reputations in no small part from their unusual backgrounds.
Ever the performer, Sabine has gladly accepted the tag of ``Auntie Mame of Heavy Metal.`` It`s gimmicky, but it`s also right in keeping with her theatrical manner. Indeed, she delights in her status as teacher to such local heavy metal bands as Lizzy Borden, Slayer, Stryper, Queensryche and Bitch.
``These young boys and girls came in and told me about Steve Perry, Styx, groups like that,`` Sabine said, talking about her start as a rock and roll coach a decade ago. ``I did my homework and found out they sing just like children on a playground.``
She`s not the only person to say that about hard rock singers, but in this case, it`s a compliment. Indeed, one of the reasons Sabine was attracted to heavy metal singers was because the style involved emotion over technique. Even with her prim manner and tasteful North Hollywood home
--distinguished from others in the neighborhood by the heavy metal posters hanging in her living room--there is a feistiness just beneath the surface.
``High voices or loud voices in rock have to come from passion,`` Sabine said. ``It`s not only a matter of having the correct vocal connections, you have to have emotion. As a teacher, I have to make the singers cry. So I kick them in the backside, giving them a little pain. That`s what sorts out the singers from the actors.``
Sabine teaches a technique she learned from operatic tenor-physicist Robert Mazzerella in 1974. His research involved the connection between electromagnetic phenomena and the voice, arguing that emotion becomes electrical impulses that are then released as sound frequencies.
Using Mazzerella`s philosophy, coupled with the Primal Scream theories of Arthur Janov, Sabine has devised a style of teaching that`s right in line with the gut-level emotions of hard rock singing.
``Children are uninhibited; they don`t listen to their own voices,``
Sabine said. ``They just have a passion within. When they feel something, they tighten their tummies, open their mouths and out it comes.``
That description also holds true for her heavy metal pupils. So, while she addresses such traditional singing concerns as breathing and posture, her lessons involve some atypical exercises. Instead of studying scales--which she finds pointless and destructive--Sabine has her students scream things like
``get lost`` or ``shut up.``
No wonder she`s disliked by more conventional vocal teachers. But she doesn`t seem to mind.
``Normally, at this age I should be retired, going bowling,`` Sabine said. ``Instead, I`m loved by young people; the young girls tell me how to fix my hair. Young is where it`s at. I have no intention of getting old.``
With that in mind, Sabine would probably like Roger Love, even though their philosophies are decidedly different. A born singer, he became cantor at Burbank`s Temple Emanuel at 16, attended UCLA on an opera scholarship at 18 and then, in a fit of rebellion, quit opera in favor of rock and roll.
Now 27, Love was co-founder of the rock group Zuma 2 with former Oingo Boingo keyboardist Richard Gibbs.
But while still in high school he joined a vocal coaching practice headed by his teacher, Seth Riggs. As a teenager, he was already giving singing lessons to the members of Earth, Wind and Fire, among others. While he has coached Motley Crue`s Vince Neil, Love`s students are generally more in the pop and rock mainstream.
This includes Al Jarreau, who hardly seems the type to need lessons.
``I`d seen him, and I thought he was a perfect singer,`` Love said, sitting in a rehearsal studio in Woodland Hills recently. ``But his problem was that in two days of concerts, his voice became hoarse. He wanted to know if we could alleviate that.``
Love did by teaching him to use his head voice as well as his chest voice. Jarreau is such a strong singer, he could reach high notes just using his deeper chest tones, but that put a strain on his vocal chords.
Overall, Love`s teaching is structured more around formal principles than Sabine`s. He pays particular attention to teaching breath and larynx control. ``A pianist goes by using technique,`` Love said. ``He couldn`t do it without having technique. He learns how to get control of his fingers. Well, there are ways to control the larynx, too.``


Ask music fans who are Cairo’s top acts and you’ll invariably find Shady Ahmed being mentioned by most. As one of the most recognisable names on the live music circuit in Cairo, we caught up with the acoustic ace – and his band – – ahead of their gig at the Music Tent on a night that saw Cairokee headline a huge night of music.
Thanks for meeting with me fellas – I know you have a big night. So, how did ‘Shady Ahmed’ become ‘the Shady Ahmed Band’?
Shady: Well, there are four band members; Marwan Zaki on drums, Mallwany on bass and Ousso on guitar – and me of course. Ousso and I date way back, actually. We originally met during SOS [music festival] and we’ve been playing together for some time now. We’ve worked on two different projects before this one and we just have musical chemistry. Mallwany and Omar joined later.
Ah, SOS! What was the thinking behind it?
Ousso: The main reason is that I was so bored with mainstream music. I was playing mainstream music just to make a living, but the money would make from playing it was invested in music that I love. Another reason behind starting SOS was the fact that most of the bands at that time were copying each other. Nobody was being original. Before SOS there were only maybe four or five bands producing original music, but when SOS gained momentum, there were maybe 60!
At the time, the gap between mainstream and underground bands was so big that there was no indie music scene to speak of. SOS brought bands together and the gap became smaller because audiences and bands started becoming aware of each other.
Good times. Whatever happened to it?
Ousso: We stopped for several reasons, but it was mostly down to not being able to get sponsors on board year in, year out. The festival was free of charge, so we depended entirely on sponsorship. That element of the project was really unpredictable – this year they’re looking to support or invest in music, the next might be sports, for example. It was very successful for four consecutive years, but they then decided to invest in something else. It doesn’t matter if you’re successful or not; they’re just not interested anymore.
You released your debut album back in 2012 – how have you changed musically since then?
Shady: There are a lot of differences between the album and this project. The main difference is the language. Life Is Hard for Those Who Dream was in English, but this project is in Arabic. We produced the album with the help of some of Cairokee members, as well. It was recorded a week before the revolution. When we came back to Cairo, Cairokee was already making it big, so we sort of tweaked and changed our style.
Mallwany, you seem awfully quiet – how did you get into this crazy thing called the music industry?
Mallwany: It was never really a conscious decision. It definitely came naturally; my parents are musicians and it was always around me, so naturally I fell in love with music and decided to be a musician myself. I started playing the guitar and the piano at first, so yeah; I’ve been playing for the better part of my life.
Up-and-coming musicians find it hard to break into the industry – why is that?
Marwan: People’s tastes are narrow in a way. People tend to stick to a single genre and only one style of music. It’s hard for them to broaden their horizon and expand their musical taste, especially in Egypt; we’re generally not accepting new music and sounds. It makes it hard to truly express yourself on your own terms. It’s sad, but if you want to be a professional musician in Egypt, you will at some point play what the audiences and the venues want to hear; you have to compromise your own style – that’s how you get exposure.
Yeah, the struggle is most definitely real. I assume that when you say ‘audience’ you mean the usual face you find at the bars and clubs that you perform at – but what can real fans do to help musicians?
Mallwany: You can’t call yourself a fan of an artist or band unless you buy their albums of and go to their shows. Sometimes I travel to see a band live. You have to give back to the artist. Think of it this way; if you don’t support the artist, he’ll eventually change careers. This is especially true in Egypt. They need to make a living.
Ousso, you’ve worked with the likes of Mohamed Mounir, Angham, Sherine and Amr Diab – any scandalous anecdotes you care to share with our gossip-hungry readers?
Ousso: I toured the US and Canada for forty days and it was amazing. We played in huge arenas like the MGM in Las Vegas in front of 25,000 fans – it was unreal. Stretch limos, private jets – we lived the dream!
You must have picked up some life lessons from these huge stars?
Ousso: I learned a lot of things from those guys, the most important of which working and collaborating with different personalities. Sometimes, especially with live shows, there have been 40-50 people all working in sync together on stage. I’ve been part of commercial pop performances, for example, and so, as someone with a jazz background, you have to adapt quickly.
What’s the plan for the Shady Ahmed Band?
Shady: There is no ultimate goal. We just want to keep playing music and for people to attend our shows. We hope that we just keep doing what we love.
For more on the Shady Ahmed Band, click here.
By Mahmoud Hussein


Sunday October 28, 2018
Jackson State (FCS - MS): Head coach Tony Hughes and the school have agreed to part ways after being informed that his contract won't be renewed. Defensive coordinator John Hendricks has been named interim head coach for the final five games of the year. Hughes was 9-20 overall since being hired in December of 2015.
East Stroudsburg (D-II - PA): Head coach Denny Douds has announced he has stepped down after 45 years leading the program and move into another role in the athletic department. Douds is the active leader among NCAA coaches in wins with 264 and games coached with 471. Associate head coach Jimmy Terwilliger will take over on an interim basis.
Fresno State: Last night's win over Hawaii triggered a 1-year contract extension through December 1, 2023 set to be worth about $1.75 million plus a $50,000 bonus for Jeff Tedford.
Kentucky: A 15-14 win over Missouri triggered an automatic 1-year contract extension and a $250,000 raise for Mark Stoops, per USA Today's Steve Berkowitz.
Purdue: Here's Jeff Brohm's message for those who think he's leaving this winter.
Bonus update: A number of coaches earned bonus money this weekend, according to Steve Berkowtiz, including; Utah's Kyle Whittingham ($172.5k for bowl eligibility), Louisiana Tech's Skip Holtz ($25k for bowl eligibility), Clemson's Dabo Swinney (at least $50k for 8th win of the season), Kansas' David Beaty ($100k for beating a Power 5 team), North Texas' Seth Littrell ($20k for 7th win), Penn State's James Franklin ($200k), Boise State's Bryan Harsin ($35k for bowl eligibility), FIU's Butch Davis ($35k for bowl eligibility), Virginia's Bronco Mendenhall ($75k for bowl eligibility) and Randy Edsall earned $4,000 in bonus money for scoring first and leading at halftime in their loss to UMass.


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Inefficiency or error in any industry is costly; in the healthcare sector, it can be devastating. To combat those high stakes, healthcare organizations have increasingly adopted Lean Six Sigma approaches to increase care quality and reduce inefficiency and its corresponding mistakes. Creative Healthcare founder Ian Lazarus describes in Becker’s Hospital Review how the methodology started off slowly when introduced in 2001, but has become common practice in mainstream healthcare.
Lean Six Sigma and healthcare are now nearly inseparable because the results are so effective. Correct Lean Six Sigma implementation offers multiple benefits.
Better Quality of Care
One key benefit of Lean Six Sigma is its focus on ways to reduce cost, aside from simply relying on staff layoffs. Instead, the emphasis is on how to complete treatment and release a patient quickly, therefore improving your payment times. While this focus does improve the bottom line for healthcare organizations, more importantly, it improves care. Streamlined processes translate to faster patient care practices, and offer fewer opportunities for human error. For example, if lab time is minimized, patients are diagnosed more quickly, which can lead to better outcomes and fewer costly hospital stays. Overall, patients receive consistent, timely and less risk-prone care, which improves the quality of their total experience.
When care improves, costs decrease as treatment becomes more efficient and fewer issues occur. Not to mention, if processes are streamlined, healthcare organizations are less likely to waste supplies, as in the case of the North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit. Before undertaking the Six Sigma process, the unit lost an estimated $66.11 in unused supplies per patient. After reviewing the data, the Six Sigma team recommended the unit adopt carts for stocking rooms, instead of pre-stocking the rooms, and supply on a customized basis. This adjustment reduced the loss per patient to just $9.16, a total savings estimated at $55,000 when applied to all 14 rooms. The same efficiency can be applied to bio supplies as well. For example, The Lean Six Sigma team at Johns Hopkins Medicine cites an instance where they saved $800,000 across four years by reducing the red blood cell unit discard rate by 50%.
In other cases, costs can stem from people and staffing inefficiencies. Through Lean Six Sigma, The Red Cross Hospital saved an estimated €200,000 in a single year by implementing processes to improve patient and specialists’ timely arrival, provide structure and prioritization to maintenance, and reduce errors in people management reporting.
Increased Patient Safety and Satisfaction
In the case of healthcare, putting patients at ease can be pivotal for patient satisfaction. A small nonprofit hospital applied Lean Six Sigma to reduce the wait time on mammogram results, recognizing that the waiting period was often anxiety-ridden for women waiting on a diagnosis. When Lean Six Sigma improvements reduced waiting time, customer improvement scores increased from 91.2 to 95.1.
Streamlining processes through Lean Six Sigma ensures critical steps are missed and reduces risks, but it also tends to make for faster treatment overall – and since wait times are a key area for patient complaints, process improvements tend to cut those complaints down.
Compliance is critical to healthcare organizational performance, as failure to practice correct procedure can drive harmful events at worst, and fines for non-compliance or decreased patient satisfaction at best.
In some instances, poor – or nonexistent – process can result in simple compliance steps being overlooked, like discharging patients without proper materials. One non-profit hospital uncovered a rate of only 45% proper inpatient heart failure discharge instruction. In applying Lean Six Sigma, the organization was able to standardize the discharge process and instructions, and improve training and knowledge for staff.
Lean Six Sigma can support overall operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness and higher quality processes, ultimately improving patient, staff, and organizational experiences. With a focus on total – not only cost – improvement, Lean Six Sigma offers benefits to everyone, and as a result, can encourage participation in the process from staff and administration alike. From increasing productivity of healthcare professionals and surgical capacity to reducing billing errors and risk opportunities, Lean Six Sigma is a practice healthcare organizations should leverage as a regular practice to regularly improve care, satisfaction, and retention, ultimately creating a stronger organization – and healthier, happier patients.

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- United States has put trade sanctions between Iran and Korea which are prohibitive.
- Korea and Iran can enter into a trade sanction by allowing the deal to be carried through with transaction dealt over wire transfer.
United States has put a trade embargo on Iran for keeping trade relations with Korea, so it cannot import any protective equipment (PPE) from Korea even if it wishes to.  ....
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The launch trailer for the expansion to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 has been released! The trailer for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto features five new playable characters that each come with a new moveset that players can learn and master in both the free Battle mode and the new story mode. The characters in the new expansion include: Mitsuki, Boruto Uzumaki, Sarada Uchiha, as well as the Road to Boruto versions of Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.
For those that already own Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, the expansion can be purchased for $19.99 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Steam. A physical copy of the game that includes the Road to Boruto can be purchased for $49.99. Check out the launch trailer below!

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text: Country/Prim Spring wreath featuring raspberry peonies, yellow daisies, white lilacs, green gerbera daisies, ficus leaves, grasses, raspberry mini flowers, and forsythia, with a green, yellow, and raspberry check bow. Finished with a rustic wood flower and 'Welcome Spring' sign. Click on images for larger, detailed view. Measures 30" tall, 23" wide, 7" in depth. Avg. ship times: One to three weeks.


Trying this route is one of the best options for hike in all seasons. The village of Harandeh, with pristine nature, spectacular gardens and streams and rivers full of water, is located right in Tehran. With a bit of walking from this village, you can also reach the amazing Burnik cave. The geographical location and natural attractions of this village make it one of the best destinations for nature tourism.
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Breakfast in a restutant (buffet)
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Arrive in a high open space, having some free times for resting & photography
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In contemporary American culture, we often use the term “nature” to encapsulate a realm that doesn’t necessarily include humans, so it can be easy to forget that we are “nature”, and that just like snakes, chickens, and trees, we must undergo periods of shedding and rest to make way for germination and new growth.
Everywhere you go, the plants are holding you. They are the grandparents. The caretakers. The ones that make our lives possible. From the houses that we live in, to the fuel we pour into our cars, to the food we eat and the air we breathe. They are here for you. And every time you are rocked by a force that comes into your life overnight, stripping you of stable ground, there is a world of quiet green giants, and of tiny tendrils both, that will see you and accept the storm within you— will love you exactly as you are.
The process of gathering objects for a space dedicated to dream meditation is not only a fun way to recalibrate our sense of equilibrium, but it also offers us the opportunity to reflect on how we engage with symbols in the waking realm before we descend into the hieroglyphic land of dream. If we practice working with symbols in our physical reality, we will be all the more prepared to harvest the potent imagery we find during the moonlit voyages of our minds. Below is a framework for how you can craft and interact with your dream altar, based on my own ritual!


WATCH: LIAM PAYNE Drops Lyric Video For "Strip That Down"!
Following the release of "Sign of The Times" by Harry Styles and "Slow Hands" by Niall Horan which are both on the MYX charts, it seems Liam Payne doesn't want to get left behind since he has dropped the official lyric video for his forthcoming single "Strip That Down".
Apparently, Ed Sheeran helped write the song which features rapper Quavo. But the One Direction member recently spilled to BBC Radio One's Nick Grimshaw that the "Shape of You" hitmaker can be heard on the track, too. "He's on the song, he's secretly made it on to the song!"
"He's the bass voice that goes 'strip that down, girl'. That's actually him pitched down many moons. It's amazing. It's the best thing ever," Liam revealed.
While Liam was vocal about not being into Harry's solo track, we wonder what his bandmates would have to say about his own song especially the controversial line "You know, I used to be in 1D, now I'm out free." But let's set that aside for now and watch this visually creative lyric video below:
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Bread is the perfect choice for an energy-packed meal while also being highly affordable and broadly available.
However, many people believe that consuming bread is not a wise decision as it largely contributes to their body becoming obese over time. So, it’s a common question, is bread healthy? The answer is both yes and no.
Processed bread is some of the worst food items you can ever put into your body. Therefore, it’s best to avoid it if you have the opportunity.
On the other hand, there are a lot of natural bread variations that can help nourish your body without any side effects.
Continue reading to learn more about the topic.
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Bread Types and their Benefits
There are a lot of benefits to bread, and they vary according to their types. Here are the most noteworthy ones:
01. Conventional White Bread:
Carbohydrates happen to be one of the main elements of white bread. Mass sold loaves of bread are typically made with grains that go through heavily processing, causing them to have carbohydrates the most.
This variation is meant to act as fuel without making you feel full. It helps the dish fulfill its primary purpose of providing energy and strength to the body.
All types of bread usually have a high level of carbohydrates in them. Therefore, having a slice or two during breakfast is what you need to jump into your everyday tasks. But gorging on too much of it can be counterproductive as it will lead to lethargy, and you won’t get any work done.
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02. Whole Grain Bread:
Whole grain bread is one of the most popular alternatives because of its nutritional superiority. It can be a treasured addition to your diet if you suffer from obesity or just want to lose a lot of weight. Furthermore, it can help you stay away from various health complications and lead an active life.
Unlike commercially produced bread, the ones made of whole grain have a lot of different nutritional elements to them. The most notable ones include vitamin B, which is vital for protection from diseases like anemia.
Furthermore, it’s also crucial for preventing mental illnesses. Magnesium, iron, and dietary fibers are also included in it.
Adults should opt for wholegrain bread than mass-produced ones. It is especially fruitful for safeguarding you from lethal ailments that can occur during old age. Some of the most noteworthy include heart diseases, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. In short, you should opt for it simply to not end up in an early grave.
03. Ezekiel Bread:
Never heard of Ezekiel bread? We don’t blame you. It’s only recently developed and is famous mainly among health enthusiasts and very cautious people about their diet. However, you will do well to switch to it due to all the goodness it can do to your body. Its ingredients and nutritional content make it worth eating.
Compared to regular loaves, the ingredients involved in making the Ezekiel bread are unique. Whereas most variants mainly consisted of wheat, this product is made of millet, soybeans, barley, and lentils. Therefore, eating just a slice of it can give you more health benefits than commercial ones.
Integrating natural and preservative-free ingredients into Ezekiel bread causes it to have significantly lesser anti-nutrients that can harm your body. It also makes it easier to digest, causing you no discomfort after consuming it.
The presence of no sugar makes it perfect for cutting off overconsumption of calories and helping you have a balanced diet.
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04. Rye Bread:
Rye bread should be the first choice for people who want a high-fiber meal. As the name suggests, its main ingredient is rye, a sort of grain that is quite similar to wheat. However, the loaves tend to be denser and darker than the regular ones, causing you to feel the texture with every bite and experience its rich flavor fully.
If you’re someone who feels that rye bread can be a bit too daunting for breakfast, you can always tone it down by adding wheat to the mixture. Don’t try to eat it if you prefer a gluten-free diet as it has some amounts of that. Furthermore, its flavor is relatively different, so you’ll need some getting used to it initially.
Despite the outlandish flavor of rye bread, it is worth eating simply because of how much good it can do to your health. Eating it will help you lower your blood pressure and ensure that you don’t collapse due to stress or overwork. It can be especially beneficial if you suffer from heart complications.
05. Corn Tortillas:
Mexicans love eating corn tortillas, and it is a vital staple in their everyday diet. It’s light and the texture can be changed to pair up with a plethora of different items. Some popular Mexican dishes that involve this sort of bread include nachos and tacos. Furthermore, it’s relatively easier to eat and packs a good nutrition value.
Corn happens to be the main component of this bread variation. Therefore, each slice contains a lot more protein than the traditional loaves while also carrying a healthy amount of calories. Chowing down on one of them is an excellent option if you’re planning to have a light meal, as it’s easy to digest and will not weigh you down.
Unlike most alternatives, the corn tortilla can easily compete with conventional bread due in terms of energy content. People with gluten energy can safely eat it, and it can function as fuel for the day due to its high amounts of fiber.
It’s also extremely vital, as it can be used as an ingredient for various fast-food items like pizzas and burgers.
06. Pizza Crust:
Italy is acknowledged globally by foodies for introducing the world to pizza bread. Its unique shape, which is similar to a pie, and its light body make it perfect for various meals. Furthermore, it is widely customizable, allowing you to enjoy it in many ways. You will rarely find yourself getting bored of it.
Those looking to get into a diet will want to include the pizza crust in your diet. It’s delicious, unlike most low-carb items, and it won’t fill you up—popular items used for making it include egg, cheese, and spices. You can also add cauliflower to gain more health benefits and not guilt about chowing down on this delicacy.
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Risks of Eating Bread
Maximum risks related to consuming bread come from the ones made of processed flour and contain preservatives. The artificial ingredients make it lose most of its nutritional value while also adding a lot of harmful substances. Furthermore, the addition of artificial sugar also makes them more dangerous.
The most evident and widespread issue that arises from eating bread is obesity. Eat too many of these, and you will feel lethargic eventually, and your body will bloat up over time. Therefore, you must check if you choose to consume them daily.
Suppose obesity itself doesn’t discourage you from eating processed bread. In that case, it’s also worth knowing that too much of it can lead to a plethora of life-threatening diseases.
The most noteworthy one is type 2 diabetes which can drastically ruin your life. This variety has very little fiber, which causes you to overeat too.
Heart diseases are also a significant problem caused by eating processed bread. The long-term damage it can do to your body is staggering. If you don’t remain aware of its fallbacks, it can even contribute to an untimely death. Therefore, it’s vital to eat at an exemplary level.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How good is bread for your body?
Bread is perfectly capable of daily consumption as it works as an excellent energy source. Therefore, feel free to eat it frequently and kick-start your day with it.
How many slices of bread can I have in a day?
Overeating bread can lead to your body becoming lethargic. It’s best not to eat more than four bread slices daily.
Can you get belly fat from eating bread?
Carbohydrates in bread do not necessarily cause belly fat. You can only get bloated if you have the processed variation daily.
There you have it! All the information that you can know about bread and its variations. So, is bread healthy? It depends on what type of bread you’re eating.
Choose the one that will fit into your diet the best and start eating without any guilt! Your body will thank you for it, and you can start all your days full of energy and vigor!

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Here we have an online directory of all the creative artists on Duke’s campus interested in producing motion picture content – anything from feature films to short youtube clips.
Using the either the search bars, tag cloud, or top menu bar, you can search along any of the following criteria to find personnel for your next project.
- General Crew
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Online casinos have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering players the convenience and excitement of traditional casinos from the comfort of their own homes. Slot machines are one of the most popular games available at online casinos. These games, also known as “one-armed bandits,” offer players the chance to win big payouts with just the push of a button. This article will discuss the benefits of playing slots at online casinos, tips for increasing your chances of winning, and the importance of finding a reputable online casino.
One of the most significant benefits of playing judi slot at online casinos is convenience. Players can access a wide variety of slot games from the comfort of their own homes without the need to travel to a physical casino. Online casinos also offer a wider variety of slot games than most physical casinos, giving players more options. Additionally, online casinos often offer bonuses and promotions for players to take advantage of, such as welcome bonuses, free spins, and loyalty programs.
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One of the most important tips for increasing your chances of winning online slots is to play games with higher payout percentages. As mentioned earlier, online casinos often offer higher payout percentages than physical casinos, so players should take advantage of this by choosing games with the highest payout percentages available. It is also recommended to play games with fewer pay lines as they have a higher probability of paying out.
Another tip for increasing your chances of winning is to take advantage of bonuses and promotions online casinos offer. Welcome bonuses, free spins, and loyalty programs can all increase your chances of winning by giving you more opportunities to play and more chances to hit a winning combination.
Having a budget and sticking to it is also a good idea. You should always set a budget before you begin playing and only play with money you can afford to lose. This will help you avoid losing more money than you intended and make your gaming experience more enjoyable.
The Importance of Finding a Reputable Online Casino
When it comes to playing slots at online casinos, it’s essential to find a reputable establishment. Not all online casinos are created equal, and some may not be legitimate or fair. Players should look for an establishment licensed and regulated by a reputable gaming commission to find a reputable online casino. They should also look for positive reviews and testimonials from other players. It’s also essential to choose a casino that uses secure and encrypted technology to protect players’ personal and financial information.
One of the ways to ensure that an online casino is reputable is by looking for slot gacor. It is a certification provided by a third-party organization that inspects the judi slot game’s fairness and randomness of the casino. A casino with slot gacor certification means that the online casino is fair and random.
Playing judi slot at online casinos can be a fun and exciting way to win big payouts. By taking advantage of the benefits of online casinos, such as convenience and higher payout percentages, and by following tips for increasing their chances of winning, players can make the most of their online gaming experience. It’s important to remember, however, to find a reputable online casino to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience.


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Multiphysics modelling allows Xi to produce models that simulate noise emission from a modelled device. By modelling vibrations from a source, through the structure to the objects surface, Xi can then model how those surface structural vibrations interact with the surrounding air. This results in pressure waves in the air that are transmitted as sound from the object. These multi-domain, multiphysics models are a powerful tool in predicting what a new device will sound like and whether steps should be taken to reduce the sound emission. Likewise this process allows solutions that target problematic noises to be simulated and compared virtually before any costly real-world trials.
Wind turbines are an example that is well suited to this modelling approach, the large surface areas of the; blades, tower wall, and nacelle walls, act effectively as speakers when they are subjected to vibration. By modelling the vibrations present in the system and their propagation to the acoustic domain Xi can develop targeted mitigation to reduce common problems such as tonality which negatively impact on sound assessments.
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Pentagon Starts Space War Training
Just in case you were wondering whether or not the Pentagon was really serious about knocking other countries’ satellites out of orbit, comes this item from C4ISR Journal. The Defense Department, it seems, has “launched a series of exercises designed to sharpen its understanding and management of counter-satellite operations.”
The three-year Joint Space Control Operations-Negation (JSCO-N) program will help the Pentagon figure out which satellite-killers to buy, and determine which procedures to follow when knocking the orbiters out.
According to a report from the Pentagon’s testing and evaluation office, the Defense Department wants to “target an adversary’s space capability by using a variety of permanent and/or reversible means to achieve five possible effects: deception, disruption, denial, degradation and destruction…”
“The JSCO-N effort includes three ‘field tests,'” C4ISR Journal‘s Jeremy Singer notes. “The first of those, Terminal Fury 05, was scheduled to take place in December, according to the report. It was to be followed by Terminal Fury 06 and .”
Not surprisingly, the Pentagon refused to give details on the exercises. But, as Singer observes, “the Air Force has for at least the past few years been working on systems for neutralizing enemy satellite capabilities. The service announced in October 2004 that one such system, designed to disrupt satellite radio-transmissions, is now being fielded.”
In 2003, the Air Force released its Transformation Flight Plan, which spelled out a number of anti-orbiter weapons, including “ground-based lasers, air-launched missiles and space-based radio frequency transmitters capable of disrupting or destroying other satellites.”
On the other hand, Defense Daily has this…
Weapons in Space? Not this year, it seems, or a least not part of the Missile Defense Agency’s budget. The Missile Defense Agency is not funding any new space-based programs in the FY ’06 defense-spending request, although the controversial Near Field Infrared Experiment, NFIRE, remains in the budget. “Space-based is not part of this budget,” says a senior Pentagon official.
The “debate” on whether to develop a space-based capability has not yet taken place, according to the official. Another thing you won’t see is a follow-on on to Russian American Observational Satellite program, or RAMOS, which was “defunded” in the FY ’05 budget.
AND MORE: “It is true that the space-based test bed was delayed by two years, but that decision is accompanied with an increase in classified funding for futuristic missile defense programs from $ 160 M to $ 350 M,” the Arms Control Wonk notes. “That’s a lot of secret money.”
Russia Against ‘Militarization of Space’
Steve Gutterman / Associated Press
(June 2, 2005) — Taking aim at the United States, Russia’s defense minister Thursday threatened retaliatory steps if any country puts weapons in space and said Moscow won’t negotiate controls over tactical nuclear arms with nations that deploy them abroad, Russian media reported.
While he mentioned no country by name, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov’s comments reflected persistent wariness over US intentions, despite arms control deals and increased cooperation between the Cold War foes since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union.
“Russia’s position on this question has not changed for decades: We are categorically against the militarization of space,” the Interfax news agency quoted Ivanov as saying during a visit to the Baikonur space facility in Kazakhstan.
“If some state begins to realize such plans, then we doubtless will take adequate retaliatory measures,” ITAR-Tass quoted Ivanov as saying.
The comments came as the Bush administration reviews the US space policy doctrine. White House spokesman Scott McClellan said last month the policy review was not considering the militarization of space. But he said US satellites must be protected against new threats that he said have emerged since Washington’s space doctrine was last reviewed in 1996.
Moscow’s concerns about space-based weapons go back to the Soviet-era space race and President Ronald Reagan’s 1980s plans for a “Star Wars” missile defense system.
In 2002, after the United States withdrew from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, China and Russia submitted a proposal for a new ban on weapons in outer space.
But the United States has said it sees no need for any new space arms control agreements. It is party to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits stationing weapons of mass destruction in space.
Ivanov’s comment about negotiating controls over tactical nuclear weapons was also a clear reference to the United States, which has such arms in Europe.
“We are prepared to start talks about tactical nuclear weapons only when all countries possessing them keep these weapons on their own territory,” Interfax and ITAR-Tass quoted Ivanov as saying. “Russia stores its tactical nuclear weapons on its own territory, which cannot be said about other countries.”
The news agencies said Ivanov was responding to calls by former Sen. Sam Nunn for a Russian-American agreement providing for accountability of each other’s tactical nuclear stockpiles, which have not been addressed by a series of treaties reducing strategic nuclear arms.
Nunn, an architect of a major program to secure and destroy nuclear weapons and materials in the former Soviet Union, has called for “transparent accountability” of tactical weapons as a safeguard against nuclear terrorism.
Russia wants to keep its tactical nuclear weapons ˜ and to keep their number secret ˜ to compensate for inferiority in conventional weapons, said Alexander Pikayev, a nuclear expert with the Committee of Scientists for Global Security.
The Bush administration has not publicly called for an agreement on accountability and control over tactical nuclear weapons, which do not threaten US territory, Pikayev said.
However, a hawkish former top Russian military official, Col.-Gen. Leonid Ivashov, said that Washington had tried unsuccessfully to put the issue on the agenda of talks three times in the past, Interfax reported.
Ivashov spoke out strongly against any negotiations on tactical nuclear weapons, saying information about them “is perhaps the only military secret that we have,” Interfax reported.
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I took almost a year out and then I considered my options and I very quickly found a role that I was able to transfer my skills into, but which was in a charity environment supporting adults with learning disabilities. The moment that I walked into the Church were the charity Head Office was based, I knew that I had found my tribe! People who cared. People who were not motivated by the numbers in their bank account, but who were motivated by giving back to society. I still work at this charity now between running sessions for my hypnosis business. This role reminds on a regular basis that caring is for others, especially the vulnerable, is more important than any amount of money and it helped me to understand that trying to fit in can spark off all kinds of insecurities in us. Finding a place where we can be our authentic selves is so important and it brings a totally different level of acceptance. We feel in tune with ourselves and the people around us, and this in turn can also help us to create the internal acceptance that we all desire. We are tribal at the core and neglecting this fact can only lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Find your tribe and you will also find you.

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Irradiance stress responses of gas exchange and antioxidant enzyme contents in pariparoba [Pothomorphe umbellata (L.) Miq.] plants
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We evaluated the growth and development of the medicinal species Pothomorphe umbellata ( L.) Miq. under different shade levels ( full sun and 30, 50, and 70 % shade, marked as I(100), I(70), I(50), and I(30), respectively) and their effects on gas exchange and activities of antioxidant enzymes. Photosynthetically active radiation varied from 1 254 mu mol m(-2) s(-1) at I(100) to 285 mu mol m(-2) s(-1) at I(30). Stomatal conductance, net photosynthetic rate, and relative chlorophyll (Chl) content were maximal in I(70) plants. Plants grown under I(100) produced leaves with lower Chl content and signs of chlorosis and necrosis. These symptoms indicated Chl degradation induced by the generation of reactive oxygen species. Stress related antioxidant enzyme activities ( Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD, and Cu/Zn-SOD) were highest in I(100) plants, whereas catalase activity was the lowest. Hence P. umbellata is a shade species ( sciophyte), a feature that should be considered in reforestation programs or in field plantings for production of medicinal constituents.

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Here we have the long-awaited reissue of Marc Bolan’s earliest recordings, back when Tyrannosaurus was spelled out in full and electric guitars were unusual coloring rather than the foundation of the music. The first two albums (My People Were Fair and Prophets, Seers and Sages) were performed entirely by Bolan on vocals and acoustic guitar, with Steve Peregrin Took on percussion (mostly bongos), backing vocals, and pixiephone. For the third album, Unicorn, Tony Visconti adds piano on one track, and Took plays a drum kit; Bolan expands his playing to include keyboards. John Peel contributes spoken voice for a children’s story on each.
For the fourth album, A Beard of Stars, Took has departed, replaced by Micky Finn in the same basic role. As you might guess from the album titles and instrumentation, the music is basically psychedelic hippie folk, maybe the finest example of the genre (for what it’s worth). Bolan’s obsession with all things magical and mystical might seem a bit silly, or even annoying to many listeners, with song titles like “Knight,” “Aznageel the Mage,” “Dragon’s Ear,” and “Warlord of the Royal Crocodiles.” There are also a number of tunes showing his preoccupation with American lifestyles: “Hot Rod Mama,” “Mustang Ford.” And there’s the sheer nonsense titles, such as “Salamanda Palaganda.” Unless you’re a huge fan, I’d say any one of these reissued CDs could stand for the whole. The fourth album leans closely to the sound that T.Rex would become famous for, with some rollicking electric guitar and fuller sound. It still seems ironic to me that a band named after one of the most dangerous animals to ever live should be so gentle and lighthearted.
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Overall Rank: 812
Average Rating: 3.1/4
# of Ratings: 44
Theatrical Release Date: 09/01/1980
Genre: Drama, Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Actors: Margarita Terekhova, Ignat Daniltsev, Larisa Tarkovskaya, Alla Demidova, Anatoli Solonitsyn, Tamara Ogorodnikova
Plot: A Russian man in his 40s is going to die - he reflects back on growing up during WWII, his adolescence and family in a film that mixes flashbacks with historical footage to tell a personal story but also explore the story of Russia itself. -- Chris Kavan
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Moviehead - wrote on 04/01/2012
This is experience worth of going trough. It is far from perfect, sometimes i would even say fake but still Tarkovsy is one amazing filmmaker and this movie is good. It is not as good as Stalker even though this one has some better moments, but in the end it doesnt leave some great impression in you like that one. Anyway as i said worth of watching, if nothing else you are going to witness some of the greatest moments of film.
mitchellyoung - wrote on 10/24/2011
Let me be clear that this is purely a personal rating and that I can definitely appreciate the technical skill that went into crafting some of the film's more beautiful and transcendent sequences. As a relevant film, it doesn't hit me as hard as other Tarkovsky works - say Solaris, or Andrei Rublev. I sometimes found the shifting back and forward within memories (though I completely understand the device) to be jarring and frustrating. Taken on a scene-by-scene basis, there are some nice moments, but it doesn't ring true for me as a film as a whole.
GGauthier - wrote on 08/29/2007
Perhaps the most beautiful movie ever made. The most Tarkovsky's stilized. Director's loves for his beloved and his own country, is shown again here, with several images that goes back and forward in time. The plot is sometimes difficult to follow, but, my council will be take the hand of the movie, let it go. Let everything of yourself go.
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1975, coincidentally, was the year where two giants of cinema decided to construct an autobiographical manifesto of extremely gigantic proportions that paralleled their respective pasts with the nostalgic history of the Soviet Union and Greece: Andrei Tarkovsky (Zerkalo) and Theodoros Angelopoulos (O Thiasos). Whereas the latter had a massive approach of political turmoil, Tarkovsky's fourth film (and, consequently, fourth masterpiece) is a haunting testament of indescribable beauty, breathtaking stillness and complete mysticism. Therefore, he is an extremely dangerous filmmaker... dangerous in the sense that he has the capacity of ruining cinema. When a viewer willingly decides to witness a spectacle of such huge magnitudes of artistry, he/she is even compelled to stop seeing films for …
cinegeek.de - wrote on 03/31/2016
Our Daily Free Stream: Andrei Tarkovsky - The Mirror (engl. subt.). Das klassische Autorenkino der 60er schien den grössten seiner Zunft ein Mini Genre vorzuschreiben: Fellini, Godard, Truffaut oder Tarkovsky, jeder hat mal einen Film gedreht, der von ihm selbst handelt. Ich habe die DVDs euch in der Filmkunstbar Fitzcarraldo oben in unserer Galerie ausgestellt. Heute zeigen wir Zerkalo: Die verlorene Zeit, in seinem persönlichsten und unverstandendsten Film versucht Andrei Tarkovsky sie zu rekonstruieren. Seine persönlichen Erinnerungen verbindet er mit Fragmenten der russischen Geschichte zwischen den 30er und 70er Jahren, so dass Zerkalo wirkt, als sei der Film in einem Spiegelkabinett montiert worden. Die poetischen Passagen aus Träumen und Erinnerungen wechseln sich ab mit …
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Blog: Industry grapples its grievances
Leonie Barrie | 22 November 2010
In an unprecedented move, owners and senior managers in India's apparel industry last week took part in a nationwide protest against a shortage of cotton yarns and rising prices. The one-day strike was organised by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), which also wants the government to ban cotton yarn exports - at the moment, restrictions only apply to shipments of raw cotton - to ensure there is enough available for domestic producers.
Indian garment makers believe they are losing out to competitors like China and Bangladesh. But by halting production for a day their action is also likely to impact on customers by disrupting the shipment of orders. And if their demands are eventually met, a ban on the export of cotton yarns would also lead to higher prices in countries where their customers also source garments.
Indeed, a group of textile bodies from the US, EU, Turkey and Mexico is already blaming restrictions on raw cotton exports by the Indian government for contributing to global shortages and rocketing prices of the fibre.
Demonstrations have also taken place in Pakistan's major industrial cities in protest against yarn shortages, the 15% reformed general sales tax (RGST), and gas cuts for the textile and leather industries. Plant owners believe the combined effects are making foreign buyers shift their orders to Bangladesh and China. But some disruptions seem to be of the factory owners' making too, after garment workers in Faisalabad took to the streets to protest against non-payment of their salaries before the Eid religious holiday.
Changes to European Union (EU) import rules from January 2011 should make it easier for developing countries like Cambodia and Bangladesh to access the EU's preferential trade arrangements. One of the biggest changes is that they won't need to use locally-sourced raw materials to qualify for duty-free access. But there are of course worries this will lead to protests from Bangladeshi spinners or weavers who stand to lose out.
For two of Sri Lanka's most prominent manufacturing groups, the loss of the GSP+ (generalised system of preferences) status with the EU has, however, had less impact than expected. Executives from Brandix and MAS have told just-style that a global rebound in apparel sales has helped offset higher duty levels, and that a focus on design, innovation and research has helped add value to their orders.
Elsewhere, currency concerns are preoccupying US textile producers, who want the Senate to pass a bill that would give companies the ability to defend themselves against currency manipulation - with China the most likely target - before lawmakers adjourn for the year. And after the recent G-20 summit ended with only modest progress in the so-called 'currency wars,' we take a look at what's going on.
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