Beyonce is known for her acting and music talents, Beyonce is a boundary-pushing artist who has become a cultural famous figure. She earned her the title Queen Bey, and is currently one of the most popular and well-known artists of all time.
Beyonce began to take an interest in music and dance in her childhood. She enrolled in a dance class at St. Mary’s Montesorri in Houston, Texas. She also participated in a variety of competitions. She started singing at age seven. She was placed in Gyrl’s Time. Beyonce auditioned for an all-girls entertainment group when she was just eight.
Beyonce was shy initially and was hesitant to perform on stage. Her parents were shocked to see their daughter perform on stage. She made a good impression. Beyonce became a successful actor and singer. She also produced. She has released a variety of solo albums. Beyonce is a Grammy Award winner and has sold more than 300 million records. She is also the top selling female artist of all time.
Beyonce’s maternal grandparents are French and African. On her mother’s side, she has distant Breton ancestry. She has a father who is a Xerox sales manager, and a mother who works as hairdresser. She is the mother of three children. She was born in Houston, Texas on September 4, 1981.
Beyonce has always been committed to her African American roots throughout her music career. She has incorporated a wide variety of influences, from blues to electronic pop to new wave. She has also stayed clear of the commercial concerns of the mainstream. She is one the most highly acclaimed artists of 21st century.
Beyonce has won numerous singing competitions in her youth. She later teamed up with two of her classmates, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson and formed the vocal group of adolescents Destiny’s Child. They signed with Columbia in 1997. They were later removed from their recording contract after they lost Star Search.
In 2003, Beyonce debuted her first solo album, Dangerously in Love. The album debuted at #1 in the album charts and sold to more than 4 million copies in the U.S. It included the hit singles “Crazy in Love”, and “Formation”. It was also nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary R&B album.
Beyonce played the role of a character in The Fighting Temptations, a 2003 film directed by Cuba Gooding Jr. In 2008, Beyonce was a star in Cadillac Records, playing Etta James. Beyonce also appeared in The Lion King’s photorealistic remake.
Time with Destiny’s Child and Time with the Kids
Despite the breakup of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce and Michelle Williams have remained friends. They have performed together at least three more times since their separation. They also reunited for an appearance at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show.
Beyonce has had a great solo career. Her debut album, Dangerously in Love, debuted to rave reviews. She also starred in the television film made for TV Carmen: A Hip Hopera. She also starred in the remake of The Pink Panther and Goldmember. She is also a mother of three.
Beyonce and Destiny’s Child won numerous awards, including the Grammy Award as well as two MTV Video Music Awards. They have also been awarded an honorary star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are ranked as the ninth most successful artist of the 2000s. They were awarded the award for best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals. They have been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards.
The group was also nominated to win Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group Featuring Vocals. Destiny’s Child has sold over 60 million records around the globe. They have been awarded platinum certification from the RIAA.
Beyonce Knowles, the singer famous for her powerful voice, is one of the most popular artists of all time. With more than 430 awards in her career, she is acknowledged as a top 21st century pop music artist. She also has one of the highest incomes for an artist.
Beyonce was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas, USA. Her father is a businessman and talent manager. She has three siblings and a younger sibling Solange Knowles.
Beyonce began her career in music at an early age. She was the winner of numerous local talent contests and appeared in a variety of singing shows. She also took classes in performing arts. She graduated from Elsik High School in Houston, Texas.
Beyonce was the lead singer of Destiny’s Child and enjoyed a successful career. She was nominated to numerous awards, including the Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. She has appeared in numerous films as well as on a variety of television shows. She was also nominated for the Golden Globes.
Celebrity Net Worth – Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce is the most well-known celebrity on the world. Her net worth is believed to be more than $160 million. Her wealth comes from the cash she has earned from endorsement deals, the properties she owns, and her other side hustles.
Grammy Awards nominations
Beyonce has received nine Grammy nominations, including an Album of the Year nomination for Renaissance. Jay-Z is second in Grammy history with nine nominations. Beyonce has nine.
Beyonce is also nominated in the category Dance/Electronic, which is her first nomination. Her song “Break My Soul” is up for Song of the Year.
Jay-Z, Beyonce’s husband has also received five Grammy nominations. Kendrick Lamar is next with eight nominations. The Weeknd did not submit any eligible work. Other artists who did submit work that is eligible are Brandi Carlile, Future, Harry Styles and Omar Apollo.
In addition to the Album of the Year nod, Beyonce was also nominated in the R&B category for her song “Be Alive” from King Richard. The song is also in the category of the top song written for visual media.
Beyonce will attempt to break Sir George Solti’s record of 31 Grammys next year. She also hopes to break Frank Sinatra’s record for total record-of-the-year nominations.
Cash from endorsement deals
Beyonce is a smart moneymaker, whether she’s an actor, producer, producer, or recording artist. She’s a major star in the music industry and her endorsement deals and concert tours are helping her to increase her wealth.
Since releasing her self-titled debut in 2001, Beyonce has earned millions of dollars from her solo career. Beyonce has sold more than 118 million albums and has earned the title of the most successful female singer ever.
Since becoming an actress, Beyonce has earned money from films like A Star Is Born, Austin Powers: Goldmember, and The Gift. She also co-founded Chime for Change, which is a non-profit organization which raises funds to defend the rights of girls around the globe.
She also starred as model in an Giorgio Armani ad, which earned her $250k. Beyonce also launched Heat her own fragrance line that has sold over $400 million worldwide.
In 2013, Beyonce signed a major endorsement agreement with H&M. She also launched her own clothing line, Ivy Park. Beyonce was awarded the title of the top-selling Nordstrom collection since the line sold well.
Properties owned by the owner
Beyonce Knowles is a performer and songwriter. She also owns numerous properties across the US. The largest is the Bel Air, California mansion she and Jay-Z own. The home is approximately 30,000 square feet and has eight bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, and a recording studio.
Jay-Z and Beyonce also own a mansion in the Hamptons and a house here in New Orleans. They also own a house in Miami Beach. They also have the Calabasas mansion, which is currently for sale.
Jay-Z and Beyonce own the most expensive house that they own, the Beyonce’s House. The mansion is located in Bel Air, CA and comprises six buildings. The structure is made of steel, marbled limestone and glass. It also houses an audio studio, bulletproof windows and garage. It was purchased for $88 million.
Beyonce and Jay-Z’s other properties include a home in the Hamptons as well as a former church in New Orleans, and a property in the Pacific Palisades.
Other side hustles
Despite their successful careers both Beyonce and Jay-Z enjoy spending money. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Beyonce grosses $2 million per concert while Jay-Z earns $1.5 million per concert. Both are Hollywood royalty and trend-setters. They also have children who are healthy. The average salary for the couple is thought to be $100 million per year. The couple has been in the spotlight since the early 2000s. Both have experienced a fair amount of difficulties in the past However, they are both extremely talented musicians.
They have also collaborated with Topshop to create an athletic streetwear line. The line will be available starting in the fall of 2015. It is expected that the company will become part of the Arcadia Group.
They also launched three scents. Beyonce is one of the most successful female singers of all time. She has earned more than $50 million over the past three years. Despite their successes, they have faced issues in the past including marriage and divorce.
Beyonce’s New Album Revealed
Beyonce has had some surprising and controversial albums throughout her career. Lemonade was her first album. She mixed electronic music with contemporary R&B. The album was later re-released as the self-titled fifth studio album in 2013 that was recorded in New York City. The album was criticized for its lyrics and musical insanity. But in her new album, RENAISSANCE, she is exploring a new form of music with a distinct message. Beyonce’s new album is a celebration queer culture and dance music with songs that pay homage to Black and queer music icons.
Beyonce has been a musician for over two decades. She has been influenced by Black artists who influenced dance music in the 70s, including Donna Summers. For her new album, she wrote songs about her personal freedom and the pleasure of escapism. She also spoke out about her desire to release her album that is not influenced by perfection or judgment.
Beyonce’s Renaissance album is an ode to Black queer pioneers of dance music. It’s a sensual, joyful, and joyous release. It’s one of the most explicit albums she’s ever released. It includes Black and queer music icons and blends post-1970s Black dance music styles. There are also drag soundbites from Moi Renee.
Beyonce’s first single off the album, “Break My Soul” was a huge hit at the club. It’s also the Queen B’s sole single from the album. It’s a dancehall-influenced track which features Beyonce in her neo-dancehall fashion. It also features a smooth wood-block groove that is slinky, and Beyonce moves into pockets of marching drums in a truly cool way. The album is available to stream on Spotify and Tidal. You can also purchase it on limited-edition vinyl.
Beyonce’s Renaissance album also includes an ode to her gay uncle. Uncle Johnny died from complications caused by AIDS. Beyonce says that her uncle was the inspiration for her to create music. She also dedicated the album to her “fallen angels” of the club culture. It also includes an electronic DJ called Honey Dijon, a New Orleans bounce artist known as TS Madison, and Kevin JZ Prodigy. The album also has an allusion to Beyonce’s love for West African music. It ends with “Summer Renaissance” which is a joyful track that pays tribute to Black and queer musical icons.
The Renaissance album is an expression of celebration and celebration of dance music but it also has a strong emotional connection to Beyonce. Her uncle was gay and was her primary caregiver as a young girl. The album is dedicated to him.
The Renaissance album was also criticized. People were skeptical that Beyonce would release an official music video for just one song. However, she released an official video for “Freedom,” the album’s title track. This is actually the album’s best song.
While the Renaissance album is an affectionate tribute to queer and dance music culture but it also has a personal connection to Beyonce’s life. Although she was influenced by her uncle’s music, she also dreamed about adventure. She wanted an album that was not influenced by judgement and that reflected Black and queer icons of music.


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Music learned as a youth conjures up memories for a lifetime
Carmen and I go back a long way. "Carmen Fantaisie," that is. Based on the famous opera by Bizet, "Carmen" is Pablo de Sarasate's showpiece for violin and orchestra.
» In concert: 8 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday
» Place: Blaisdell Concert Hall
» Tickets: $15 to $65; students $10
» Call: 792-2000 or visit www.honolulusymphony.com
In 1983, Michael Jackson was all the rage. I was a teenager in Paris, and "Thriller" was "ze talk of ze town." But all I cared about was "Carmen," and when my teacher finally assigned it to me for a recital, I jumped for joy. It was probably too hard for me at the time, but I couldn't have cared less. In hindsight, isn't it much wiser to have students work on something they enjoy?
Whether you're a young student or one who never ceases to learn, you will enjoy this weekend's Honolulu Symphony season finale. Maestro Samuel Wong will rejoice with Brahms' festive Symphony No. 2, and principal cellist Mark Votapek will share his own personal story of the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto.
It's the first concerto he ever performed: first at age 15 with the Lansing Symphony, then with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen. Flashbacks to that time keep appearing to him as we rehearse: running to the concert because he was late and struggling with the artificial harmonics in the hot and humid weather. Try straightening your hair in a steam room and you'll get the idea.
My own story involves being in Paris at 13, an age when going out with my friends should have been my prerogative, my "raison d'être." The problem was that I was far from my hometown, and I had no friends in Paris.
It seemed as though life as I knew it was over.
To most the city of lights is so romantic, with Ms. Tour Eiffel watching over you, beautiful French people riding their scooters with fresh baguettes in their arms, and couples kissing on the riverbank. Me? I was just sulking. I wanted to be the great Platini on the soccer field back home; I wanted to go back to my elementary school crush and tell her that I had returned. Never mind that she cared a lot more about my best friend, Jean-Claude.
"Carmen" ended up being my savior. Life as an emerging adult was challenging, with a new teacher and new environment, and I wasn't so keen on practicing scales and etudes, either. But "Carmen Fantaisie" became a refuge, a safe haven. I could lose myself playing the sweet melodies, and the time spent mastering the technical demands meant less time arguing with the outside world.
Since then I've performed the "Fantaisie" many times and in many places, from Korea to Switzerland, in Italy and the United States. But even now, every phrase sends me down memory lane, just as the Saint-Saëns does for Mark.
I remember the express train outside our apartment waking us up, the annoying neighbor with her aggravating French poodle, the looks of wonder at the fancy boutiques, the cobblestones in the avenues of Paris. More than 20 years later, those times are long gone, but Carmen and all she represents will always stay in me.
Ignace "Iggy" Jang
is the Honolulu Symphony's concertmaster. His column will appear on the Monday prior to each concert of the season to illuminate works to be performed. E-mail comments and questions to Jang at email@example.com

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Gold broke new Dollar records for the third time this week in London trade Friday morning, peaking above $1282 per ounce as world stock markets extended their 2% gains from Monday.
Major-economy government bonds also rose, pushing interest rates lower as new German and US data showed inflation stalling on the official measures in August, while crude oil recovered above $75 per barrel.
Silver rose once again too, sitting just 7¢ off a three-decade high at the London Fix of $20.85 per ounce, and gaining 5.0% from last week.
The Dollar rallied from near 6-week lows to the Euro, which held gold at a 0.7% loss from last Friday's finish at €31,415 per kilo.
By the start of New York dealing today, the Gold Price in Dollars stood 2.4% higher for the week, nearly 29% higher from this time last year.
"Unambiguously...Gold Price developments do not resemble the statistical characteristics of past bubbles, including those of the US housing market, the Nasdaq technology bubble, and the Japanese Nikkei equity market bubble," says a new research paper from research and advocacy group the World Gold Council.
Citing the statistical "z-score" – which shows gold avoiding out-sized moves – "The Gold Price is [also] consistent with its long-run average level compared with a range of different assets, including equity indices and hard assets like oil," says the WGC.
Hedge-fund legend George Soros – whose Soros Fund hold a $645 million in gold – yesterday repeated his comment that gold is "the ultimate bubble".
"Clearly interest is building with the price movement," said US Gold CEO Rob McEwen, formerly of world No.2 Gold Mining stock, GoldCorp, in a Bloomberg interview earlier this week.
"The trend is up, that's what people should focus on, that's the important part."
Asked about Soros' view, "People are worried about all the money that's being printed," said Diane Brady, senior editor at BusinessWeek in New York, speaking to the BBC World Service last night.
"They look at the alternatives for where to put the money they already have, and they really do not see a lot of options other than gold."
Helping support the current Gold Price rise is also "a rise in physical demand," says the latest ABN AMRO Metals Monthly from London's VM Group consultancy, citing last month's 13% rise in Indian imports and strong demand in Vietnam following the 5% devaluation of the Dong currency.
Dismissing speculation that the People's Bank of China is Buying Gold at current prices, "[Private] gold demand in China is nevertheless up 40% this year," says VM.
On the supply side – and despite current prices standing over $600/oz above Gold Mining cash costs – "the gold market remains tight as production rates fall behind demand growth."
The lack of European central-bank sales, plus emerging-market states Buying Gold, "is giving a very powerful bullish signal."

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Stringent speed requirements originally set out by the US Air Force for its UH-1N Huey replacement would have pushed Bell Helicopter’s UH-1Y Venom out of the competition.
In February, the service announced it would delay the release of its final request for proposal to recapitalise its Huey fleet, after contractors told the service their off-the-shelf solutions would not meet all of the proposed requirements.
The competition has piqued the interest of at least four contenders including Sikorsky with its UH-60M Black Hawk, Airbus Helicopters offering the UH-72A Lakota, Leonardo Helicopters pitching the AgustaWestland AW139 and Bell proposing its UH-1Y.
The USAF is discussing the requirements with industry and plans to release a second RFP this month, with the final requirements scheduled to be unveiled this summer, the service says.
For Bell, the air force’s specific requirements for speed, endurance and payload affected its bid, Scott Clifton, director of global military business development at the aiframer, tells FlightGlobal. The UH-1Y fell short of the air force’s proposed speed requirement by 3-7kt (5.5-13km/h), Clifton says.
Bell would have needed to modify the helicopter to meet those speed requirements, which would have delayed the timeline to field the aircraft. The GE Aviation T700-401C powers the UH-1Y today, but the Venom could reach higher speeds by upgrading to the -701D engine found in the Black Hawk and Boeing AH-64E Apache.
“When [USAF] said ‘it needs to go this fast,’ the speed was slightly different,” Clifton says. “So we had put in slightly upgraded engines and we wouldn’t be able to meet that at the time of proposals.”
The air force is also seeking a helicopter that can meet very hot, high altitude conditions for a three-hour mission, Clifton says. Much of the Huey’s mission guarding the air force’s Minuteman III missile silos is conducted in the USA’s far north, including two bases in North Dakota and Montana.
The remainder of the Huey’s tasks are focused on transporting political leaders out of Washington DC in the event of a nuclear attack, although it ferries VIPs during peacetime. The service’s concern about high and hot conditions centres on its third silo base at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, Clifton says.
“They focused on worse case scenario and that was a summertime, hot day out of F.E. Warren,” he says. “Which is understandable, you can’t [only] plan to fly things out of Washington DC in the spring when it’s cool.”
Based on the air force’s requirements today, Bell would also modify the UH-1Y’s cabin to reach the new Huey’s payload and troop capacity needs. The payload and engine modifications would only mean a minor delay for Bell’s delivery, Clifton says.


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Pietermaritzburg – The collapse of the water pipeline running across the uMngeni River in the outskirts of Durban has forced a last minute change to the BSi Steel dusi2c mountain bike stage race this weekend. The bridge collapsed after ongoing theft of cables supporting the water pipeline that supplies the northern suburbs of the city.
Race organiser ‘Farmer Glen’ Haw has had to change the route but is quite pleased with the change following the collapsing of one of the many river crossings that the race will use this coming weekend.
“It was a bit of a curve ball,” the popular race organiser said. “With the pipe down we had to make a plan and fortunately for us there is another pipe further down the river that we are going to have to use, we just need to work out how we are going to get riders to the crossing.”
The collapsed pipe was an important part of the inaugural route of the dusi2c but Farmer Glen feels that this could be a bit of a blessing in disguise and he is quite sure that it will be better for riders to use the crossing that they have been forced into using than using the one that they did in 2013.
“Last year we used that collapsed pipe which had bits of balustrading that had been stolen and I think that this year’s crossing is going to be a lot safer for riders and our only problem right now is working out how the riders will get onto the track that runs along the pipe.
“We could use a ladder to the riders down there and then create a compulsory portage on the other side with marshals in position to help out but we are going to make a decision on that tomorrow,” Haw explained.
The problem pipe was only going to become an issue in the latter parts of day two of the race which makes the organisers lives a little easier and Haw believes that it will further reduce the concern as the field should have been spread out by the time they arrive at the pipe which is just short of the headwaters of the Inanda Dam.
“The crossing happens quite far into the race on the second day which is lucky for us because if it was early it would really cause a few problems with the guys at the front but we shouldn’t have any problems this weekend with it which is a relief.
“Apart from this small issue I have been through the route over the weekend and I really think it is starting to come together really nicely. The more I ride it the more I realise how much fun it is and how it caters to all riders.
“Most of the track has been prepared and the floating bridges will start going up towards the end of the week in time for the riders this weekend,” an excited Haw beamed.
Having had a year to reflect on the debut edition of the race Haw believes that it is a race for anyone and that the track that they have laid this year is going to be a treat for riders when they leave the iconic Camps Drift early on Saturday morning.
“It is not a difficult race and is really great for guys that don’t have too much time to train but want to be part of a race where they don’t have to suffer. It is perfect for the riders that are relatively fit and we are hoping that this year is going to be better than last year in terms of the course as well as the whole experience!”
More information can be found at www.dusi2c.co.za
Source: Gameplan Media

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Let’s hear it for the Party of NO. For all the evidence and bad press the California High-Speed Rail debacle has received and for its deserved label as the “Browndoggle”, Governor Jerry Brown just can’t let go of this temporary union job-generator, private land destroyer and environmental faux pas. But thankfully, the Republicans still have control of one sixth of the Federal government and the common sense to try to take HSR out of its budget plans.
When the Seattle-based Master of Malevolence, blogger Robert Cruikshank, proprietor of the California High Speed Rail Blog, gets his panties in a wad, we know something good is up: Congressional Republicans Still Trying to Kill California HSR. Cruikshank, who also edits the lefty blog Calitics, is one of the best spinners and liars on the west coast when it comes to defending the Browndoggle, stroking its union benefactors and propping up Brown’s lunatic plans to begin building this mess (sans rail and rail cars) somewhere mid-state. Cruikshank’s enemy last week was Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters who wrote:
Last week, speaking in Sacramento, Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield, the third-ranking House leader, cautioned California against the “false belief” that more federal funds would be forthcoming. “I would hate to see them start a process they cannot finish,” McCarthy said.
Not a spade of dirt should be turned, a cow pie displaced, or a dime spent until ALL the funding for the Browndoggle is identified and secured — of course, that will surely kill it as even the Messiah seems more interested in grander plans like rewriting the Constitution than building 19th Century technology in the red states. As well, no HSR should be started in California until ALL legal issues are resolved — especially any challenges to Proposition 1A that brought us this turkey in the first place. Those who voted for it legally expected a non-stop, 240mph, San Francisco <> LA train ride — what they’ll end up with, MAYBE, is no where close, presuming anything’s even built in their lifetimes. We’ve been lied to about this project, and continue to be deceived by a dishonest Governor.
Two items make this an Orange County story. First, as we’ve written more than once, the ARTIC station to be built with Measure M funds in Anaheim is wholly unnecessary, and ESPECIALLY SO WITHOUT HSR reaching it. Which it won’t. ARTIC needs the same scrutiny by the OCTA as its Board will be giving the equally ridiculous, and more expensive, $319 million streetcar project that’s planned to move the invisible hordes of HSR riders to Disneyland.
It was Curt Pringle who hatched this memorial to his reign as Anaheim’s Mayor and as cornerstone to his failed uber-development project in the Platinum Triangle. Anaheim actually needs to do (and spend) nothing as its existing train station at Angels Stadium is more than adequate for the few Metrolink and Amtrak trains it handles (the Fullerton and Irvine train stations have more boardings than Anaheim). Further, Pringle’s dream of private investment in ARTIC was precisely that — his support deserted him when it was obvious ARTIC would end up nothing more than an empty barn.
Second, if plans for the pictured X-Train succeed, Fullerton becomes its OC terminus for service to Las Vegas. This privately-funded venture won’t even pass through Anaheim as its location lacks the routes that Fullerton supports (not all the Metrolink routes touch either the old or a new Anaheim station). The X-Train — which uses existing track, leases existing locomotives and employs Amtrak operators — makes as much sense as its competitor, XPress West does not. Train expert Cruikshank gets heartburn again over that damn GOP: Congressional Republicans Try to Block Federal Loan for Vegas HSR. But he fails explain how many gamblers this new operation with new hardware between Vegas and Victorville is going to carry for the Fed funding it needs to acquire right-of-way, lay track and buy equipment. And like CAHSR and Pringle’s barn, expected private funding for Xpress West never appeared. Neither can anyone explain who’s going to drive to Victorville and leave their car to take a train to Las Vegas.
The Republicans are doing the right thing by not funding these train wrecks. We’re tired of paying for these adventures.
UPDATE 3/17/13: The San Diego Union-Tribune published a well-timed editorial piece late yesterday that sums up the current Fed funding dilemma for the Browndoggle — and it’s now the Democrats that will deny Brown his money to build the atrocity. From Senate budget should be death knell for bullet train, in part,
There is no identified source for that funding – none. As has become abundantly clear over the past four years, private investors will never offer a dime without revenue or ridership guarantees that are illegal under the terms of the 2008 initiative. But project supporters, with the encouragement of the Obama administration, have said the federal government would come to the rescue. The events of this week have moved that claim from the category of very unlikely to utterly preposterous.
It’s already well-established that the Republicans who control the U.S. House will block major future funding for California’s bullet-train boondoggle. Now it looks like that’s also the case for the Democrats who control the U.S. Senate. Last week, Senate Budget Chairwoman Patty Murray, D-Wash., released a proposed 10-year budget, the first her party has put forward in more than three years. The 114-page document proposes a total of $100 billion in infrastructure spending over a decade for all 50 states – and for many causes: upgrading roads and bridges, transit and rail systems, ports and waterways, airports, water infrastructure and energy transmission systems and expanding broadband technology.
The budget never mentions the California bullet train, which needs many billions more in federal money just to build the second segment, much less the L.A.-San Francisco route. So why is California about to waste $6 billion to start a project that has no feasible path to completion?
So the writing’s on the wall for the BOS, the OCTA and the city of Anaheim — the TRAIN’S NOT COMING. ARTIC NEED NOT BE BUILT. SAVE OUR MONEY.


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With President Clinton standing by her side in the ornate East Room of the White House, Ruth Bader Ginsburg took the oath of office this week as the Supreme Court’s first Jewish justice in nearly a quarter of a century.
Ginsburg, also joined at the podium by her husband, Martin, was sworn in Tuesday afternoon by Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
A pioneer in the field of women’s rights legislation, Ginsburg told the crowded room of officials, reporters and family members that she hoped that during her lifetime there would be “as many sisters as brothers in law” among future federal judicial nominees.
She spoke, in the measured cadences familiar to those who watched her confirmation hearings last month, of the progress women have made in the law since the first woman lawyer in America practiced her trade in the 17th century.
Ginsburg will be the first Jewish woman on the court and only the second woman justice in the court’s history. She will be the first Jewish justice since Abe Fortas resigned in 1969.
The mood at Tuesday’s ceremony was warm, with periods of sustained applause for Ginsburg, Clinton and various others introduced during the course of the event.
Ginsburg singled out her mother-in-law, Evelyn Ginsburg, for particular praise, telling her she was “overjoyed” by her presence at the ceremony.
Also present were the justice’s children, Jane and James, and her young grandchildren, Paul and Clara.
The East Room, with its gold curtains and elaborate chandeliers, was packed to standingroom capacity, and the ceremony was accompanied by constant clicking from the cameras of the dozens of press photographers lining the back of the room.
Clinton, who smiled repeatedly throughout Ginsburg’s remarks, praised the new justice for her role as a women’s rights advocate.
“Today, virtually no segment of our society has been untouched by her efforts,” the president said, following Ginsburg’s own remarks.
SWORN IN ON A HEBREW BIBLE
He also spoke of Ginsburg’s respect for the law. “No one knows better than she that it is the law that provides the rules that permit us to live together and that permit us to overcome the infirmities, the bigotry, the prejudice, the limitations of our past and our present,” he said.
In a line that brought more sustained applause and laughter, Clinton called Martin Ginsburg, a prominent tax attorney and professor, a “national model of what a good husband ought to be.”
During the confirmation process and even before, Martin Ginsburg was notably supportive of his wife, at times serving as a sort of spokesman for her.
Seated in the front row, beaming throughout the ceremony, was Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan(D-N.Y.), who served as Ginsburg’s chief Senate backer.
As the ceremony ended, the dignitaries, who included former Chief Justice Warren Burger and former Associate Justice William Brennan, and the numerous Ginsburg relations, filed out for a reception, as a red-jacketed military band played.
Prior to the White House ceremony, Ginsburg had an earlier, private swearing-in ceremony at the court She used the chief justice’s personal Bible for that first swearing-in. And during the subsequent ceremony at the White House, she took the oath on a Hebrew Bible.
Unlike some other recent Supreme Court nominees, Ginsburg, 60, sailed through her Senate confirmation hearings and was confirmed last week by a 96-3 vote of the Senate.
In the course of her hearings, Ginsburg voiced strong support for abortion rights and strong abhorrence of discrimination, thereby putting her squarely on the side of many American can Jews.
A moderate, Ginsburg was cautions about revealing her feelings about many issues.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.

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What is the fastest way to get money in GTA San Andreas?
Running taxi missions can get you a small nest egg, which you then want to invest in the horse races - the odds of winning are pretty unrealistic. I seem to remember it being the same odds of success regardless of the odds on the horse.
Save your game before you start, and then bet the max you can on the longest-shot horse. If your horse wins, save, if not, reload your old save. In a couple of runs at this you'll have enough cash to clear the rest of the game easily.
@Ender, I think the casino's kinda decent too (since again, the odds are nowhere near realistic), but the horse races are crazy. You can end up with millions in a half hour or so.
I completed the game to 100% and didn't know there were horse races. Where's the bookmakers?
@ColonelPanic, that's probably better as it's own question, since I'm sure others might want to know. Rest assured they do exist, though :)
Taxi missions are the least profitable (per time) of all missions.

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Surrey firefighters have overwhelmingly voted to take six months of industrial action, starting on Christmas Eve.
The action short of strike comes in opposition to changes made by Surrey County Council (SCC) to the way that Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is run, including the removal of seven fire engines at night.
Beginning on December 24, the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) says that industrial action will include a ban on overtime, on which the union says SFRS has "become dependent". Other key actions include a refusal to stand in for understaffed senior roles and a refusal to use non-operational vehicles, including the use of firefighters' private vehicles for brigade purposes.
In response to the news, a spokesman for the fire service stated that it does not expect the withdrawal of overtime or other activities "to have a significant impact".
The trade dispute centres on a number of concerns raised by the FBU about how the fire service now operates, citing what it describes as "dangerous cuts" to key services under the 2020-2023 Making Surrey Safer Plan.
Changes were finalised by SCC in October, despite thousands signing a petition asking to scrap the plans. On Tuesday (December 10), the FBU said that 72% of its members turned out to vote 94% in favour of industrial action.
Lee Belsten, FBU Surrey brigade secretary, said: "We've done everything else in our power to stop these dangerous cuts and have no choice but to resort to industrial action. The council and fire service bosses have ignored the concerns of residents and the professional advice of their firefighters for too long.
"Underfunding has become endemic in SFRS, with bosses depending on the goodwill of firefighters in a failed attempt to meet basic standards. Our goodwill has run dry.
"We've had huge support from the community so far in our campaign and we ask that Surrey residents stand with their firefighters through this difficult period. These cuts will make all of us less safe."
SFRS added that efforts had been made to "establish a resolution to the current trade dispute", but reassured residents of its impact.
A spokesman said: "We are disappointed that the decision by the FBU is to go ahead with action short of strike, given the efforts being made by the service to establish a resolution to the current trade dispute.
"Action short of strike means that firefighters will withdraw from certain duties such as voluntarily undertaking overtime, crewing one of our trial vehicles, taking responsibility for their kit (personal protective equipment) and undertaking some training.
"We would like to reassure residents that we will continue to respond to emergencies and do everything we can to keep people safe. Overtime has been at an all-time low since August and we do not expect the withdrawal of this or other activities to have a significant impact.
"We continue to meet regularly with the FBU to try and resolve this trade dispute and avoid any unnecessary worry for our residents."
The FBU says that 2019 has "seen the steepest rise in Surrey fire deaths in over a decade" and that staffing shortages have left fire engines "unavailable to respond to emergency calls over the last year, resulting in slower response times as crews often have to travel from neighbouring counties".
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, added: "The horrendous fires we've seen in recent years clearly have not resonated with Surrey politicians and fire chiefs. They don’t seem to care about the safety of their residents in the slightest.
"Surrey County Council have insisted that the cuts are not financially driven, so we're calling on them to increase the staffing levels to crew all of Surrey's fire engines 24/7, rather than cutting seven engines to meet the current staffing level.
"Firefighters across the country stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Surrey. This is not the Christmas many firefighters will have planned for, but we must do everything necessary to protect our fire and rescue service."


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How better to commemorate the First World War than by a music hall. A packed village hall enjoyed listening to and joining in old songs on Saturday the 18th November. There was even even a five minute pantomime with the Vicar as the prince and the fairy godmother and Sylvia (his wife) as Cinderella and ugly sister. Even the Mayor of Gravesham (Harold Craske) joined in as compere and sang a song.
The event was Shorne’s contribution to the commemoration by the churches in the Gravesend Deanery. Each is taking it in turn during the four years to put on an event to raise money half of which will go to Coventry Cathedral’s Community of the Cross of Nails which works for peace and reconciliation around the world and the other half to projects chosen by the parishes. The event raised nearly £400 plus a further £200 from the raffle.
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Competition Authority rules out possibility of collusion in charging high prices
South African retailers accused of ripping Batswana off by denying them exchange rate benefits- have ceased pricing goods in Botswana Pula at the same rate as the South African Rand but still charge considerably high prices, a recent Consumer Watchdog survey established.
Consumer Watchdog Director Richard Harriman has indicated that some other retailers seem to no longer use the one-to-one pricing approach but are still exploiting local consumers by charging unreasonably high prices. “Some certainly seem to have stopped the approach they used in the past when they either adopted a one-to-one pricing approach or sometimes charged even more than that in Botswana. However, based on a quick survey we did last week, the prices we are paying in Botswana are still significantly higher than those being paid by our South African cousins,” Harriman told Gazette Business.
He argued that while the cost of transporting goods from South Africa to Botswana maybe cited to justify the high prices it does not explain why Batswana pay unreasonably steep prices for goods. “While we understand there might be transport costs involved in bringing produce to Botswana from SA, that doesn’t explain why prices aren’t higher in remote areas in South Africa. It doesn’t also explain why they seem to charge better prices in other neighboring countries. I think there’s still a long way to go,” said Harriman.
Other stores are also not passing on the benefit of the exchange rate to us. This needs to stop and retailers need to start respecting both the laws and the people of Botswana,” he said after this publication asked if certain retailers who came under the spotlight for this practice in the past, had ceased it.
Mr. Price is however reported to be among South African stores which refuse to introduce fair pricing. Following a series of media inquiries intended to get an explanation regarding its high prices, Mr. Price Group claimed that their pricing considers costs of doing business but refused to answer other questions on the issue. “As stated previously, our pricing is updated periodically based on regular review. Our pricing takes into account the unified cost of doing business across the various Southern African markets. Our FX strategy accounts for the different underlying costs across territories and this may require we use a single pricing structure,” said Mr. Price Group Communications Manager Lee-ann Heyburgh.
On whether the retailers could be colluding in charging high prices, Competition Authority’s Investigations and Research Analysis officer Thabiso Mbongwe indicated that a mini survey conducted recently has established that there is no price fixing. “There is no price fixing at all as the shops price their goods separately. Price fixing happens when there is an agreement to peg prices at a chosen amount. We have established that there is no such agreement,” said Mbongwe.


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The study of fish remains from British archaeological sites
The subject of this study falls into two parts. Firstly an examination of the methodology of the analysis of archaeological fish remains. It considers the problems of recovering and quantifying material and then the aims and difficulties of analysis. Several lines of evidence can be used to study how the fish were caught and utilised but much of it is ambiguous and natural agencies can produce similar patterns. One major use-for fish remains lies in the study of seasonality; behavioural evidence is not as reliable as is often claimed but growth rings and sometimes fish size are clear indicators. Integrated with this is a case study of a large and well-recovered assemblage of fish remains from a series of five fourth millennium bc. shell middens on the small island of Oronsay(Inner Hebrides). The fauna is dominated by the young age stages of one species, the saithe(Pollachius virens) but at least fifteen other fishes are represented; they are mostly found along rocky shores or in inshore waters. The size of the assemblage and the lack of selectivity, both in species and sizes, suggests a technique of mass capture such as a weir or nets; however, a combination of methods including line fishing from boats seems likely. The behaviour of the species and evidence from the traditional fisheries demonstrates that it could be caught for most of the year, except the 'winter' quarter. Fish size and growth ring data reveal a consistent pattern of a single principal fishing season at each site and differences between them. Collectively, the period of fishing spans much of the year and, as the sites are broadly contemporary, there is a strong possibility that they functioned as part of a single economic system.

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Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Lebara is to deploy a digital wallet solution to support flexible payments across multiple services.
Established in 2001, Lebara originally made its name supplying cut-price international phone cards for migrant workers and international students to call their families around the world.
It has since branched out to become a full MVNO in the UK – running services over the Vodafone network – and currently has sales of over £500m.
Lebara is in the process of adding a range of services covering entertainment, finance and communications, including a free voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) and messaging app called Lebara Talk.
Its Online Digital Charging System will provide a single sign-on process for new and existing Lebara services, delivered and integrated by Chinese networking supplier Huawei – which last week announced its move towards becoming a services-oriented ICT company at an event in Shenzhen.
Read more about digital wallet systems
- Amazon has stopped its mobile wallet beta only six months after it launched the app which enabled users to store and manage gift and loyalty cards.
- Visa has announced that it will expand its V.me digital wallet into eight new regions by the end of 2014.
- Mobile operator Vodafone is enabling its customers to add banking functionality to their Vodafone Wallets.
Lebara ambitions meet Huawei goals
Lebara has had a partnership with Huawei for a number of years, said chairman and CEO Yoganathan Ratheesan.
“With Huawei’s market-leading technology, we’re able to innovate and enhance our systems to provide the best possible customer experience for all our products and services,” he commented.
Huawei UK CEO Gordon Luo said: “Lebara has a reputation for providing innovative, flexible and cost-effective services to its customers and Huawei is honoured to have been selected to provide the Online Charging System upgrade.”
Besides more convenient billing options for its worldwide and highly-mobile customer base, Lebara said it hoped to reduce the time to market of new services, as well as reducing its costs and carbon emissions as it continues to expand into new markets.
This dovetails into Huawei’s services ambitions – driven, it says, by far-reaching changes in user behaviour and demand, forcing communications services providers (CSPs) to rethink aspects of their operations such as service performance and quality, and user experience.
Huawei wants to help such firms improve their return on investment (ROI) and optimise how they use existing assets; support the transformation of CSPs’ ICT estates; achieve customer experience management monetisation; and evolve to a future-proof network.
It is also building a service provider lab to research future operational models for CSPs such as Lebara.


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Eamon, British Sea Power's keyboard player, looks pleased with himself. "Homogenise the world and the scum rises to the top - y'know, instead of the cream," he says proudly during a brief lull in conversation.There's something uniquely surreal about British Sea Power. They possess a timeless, enigmatic air borrowed from another age. A band of nature lovers (frontman Yan, brother and bassist Hamilton and school-pal drummer Wood all hail from just outside of Kendal in the heart of the majestic Lake District), this unfeasibly quiet bunch prefer to explore the rolling South Downs that border their Lewes, Seaford and Hove homes than indulge in any rock'n'roll clichés.
In appearance, the band transcend time. With the exception of Yan, who opts for the marginally less retro, 1960s flares option, British Sea Power are wrapped in threadbare jumpers and patched-up flannel trousers - some too short, some too baggy - which lend the band a sort of mossy, 1942 look. "We believe in mending not ending," explains guitarist and birdwatcher Noble, turning Aldous Huxley's Brave New World dictum on its head.
But this is not all that sets British Sea Power apart from their contemporaries. With the release of their astoundingly confident debut, The Decline Of British Sea Power, earlier this year, the band marked themselves out as an exceptional and ferocious talent - their vast ambition matched only by their sheer musical finesse. However, despite their sonic pioneering, British Sea Power's social outlook is still rather old-fashioned; the lads would consider it the height of rudeness not to properly welcome guests at Yan's Seaford beach-front home, where a fine spread awaits us.
British Sea Power inject this same instinct for hospitality into their notoriously thrilling live performances. "We want to make it so that when people walk in they know they're somewhere special," explains Hamilton in his soft Cumbrian lilt. And no energy is spared in the endeavour.
Dressed in anything from old naval uniforms and First World War helmets to clothes straight out of The Talented Mr Ripley, they fill the stage with twigs, branches, stuffed animals and birds and unleash an explosive sonic assault of elaborate Joy Division-esque swoons and vibrant guitar-crashing brightness that is completely at odds with their off-stage personalities. Their shows are hangovers from their early Brighton-based Club Sea Power club-nights where, alongside showcasing local acts as varied as the raucous Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, The Polyphonic Spree and traditional family folk troupe the Copper Family, they nurtured the burgeoning British Sea Power ethos - an early pledge to "bring honour and diligence to a depleted art form".
"There's so much information you can pass on in songs and if you just sing about being in a rock'n'roll band doing rock 'n' roll things it's not very interesting. It's much more honourable to spread interest in good things."
True to their word, British Sea Power's anthems are influenced by the band's heroes - "people who have done something great in a particularly stylish way," says Yan. The gang call on a motley crew of muses - from the vast land that spawned them to adventurers like Charles Lindbergh and Thor Heyerdahl and the "brave-spirited" Czech people.
Further inspiration comes from 1960s musical innovators like Joe Meek and his sometime songwriting partner, Geoff Goddard, who the band were lucky enough to work with - though not in the traditional, songwriting sense. In his latter years, just for something to do, the eccentric Goddard had taken to working in the kitchens of Reading University, which coincidentally is where student Yan also had job. "I worked with him for about a year before I realised he was a genius. He just seemed like a wacky old guy," remembers Yan with a chuckle.
BSP are genuinely excited by the world around them, and channel this passion into everything they do. It infects their fiery shows and every frazzled guitar chord, impassioned feral yelp and haunting, hair-raising melody of their sensuous debut. To this band, capturing emotion is paramount.
"Everything else is an add-on," says Yan. "It's hard to pin down when a song becomes real but there's a strong feeling that goes with it and that's what we're trying to record. I don't know how it actually works, but our feelings really are recorded onto our songs. I hate records that slowly get smaller and smaller until you're left with nothing to discover. Our music is just our way of recording what we think about the world we're in." says Yan. British Sea Power have set their sights rather lower than wanting to grace the annals of rock history. "If we could just have a bench somewhere dedicated to us," continues Yan. "There's a really good spot up on Seaford Head - you can see the cliffs and sea," adds Hamilton.
British Sea Power are touring the UK (www.britishseapower.co.uk); 'Remember Me' is out on 20 October on Rough TradeReuse content


Dáil Éireann - Volume 387 - 28 February, 1989
Written Answers. - Agricultural Advisers.
Mr. Deenihan Mr. Deenihan
37. Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of agricultural advisers operating on the field for each year over the past four years; and if he is concerned that the new charging scheme introduced by Teagasc will have the effect of concentrating advisory resources on farmers who can  afford to pay and not on those who need it most.
Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. O'Kennedy) Michael O'Kennedy
Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. O'Kennedy): The numbers of agricultural advisers in 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988 were, respectively 502, 489, 425 and 369.
The current level of charges for advisory services is considered reasonable and the system is so structured that no farmer seeking advice is denied service because of inability to pay.
Teagasc attaches major importance to the provision of an effective service for small producers and a special programme is now being drawn up for such producers to enable them increase their income levels through agriculture and other commercial activities.
In addition, Teagasc provides a free basic information service at office level to all farmers.
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5 Most Common Myths about the Flu
An article from the UVM Health Network 2019 Flu Education series
With the health care experts from Central Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont Health Network
Every flu season, people decide not to get the flu shot for reasons based on misconceptions about flu and flu vaccines.
To help you make an informed decision, we put five of the most common myths under the microscope to see how well they fare in light of the latest scientific evidence. Here we go!
Myth #1: Influenza is kind of like the common cold…it's not a big deal.
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that is easily spread and can result in hospitalization or even death.
Some people, such as older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious flu complications.
Myth #2: The flu shot can give me the flu.
It is impossible for the flu shot to give you flu illness because it does not contain the live virus. The influenza viruses contained in a flu shot are inactivated (killed), which means they cannot cause infection.
Some people have mild reactions to flu vaccine, such as soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given. Other reactions are usually mild and can include a low-grade fever and aches. If these reactions occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days.
Myth #3: I am healthy and never get the flu, so I don't need to get the flu shot.
Consider yourself lucky. Anyone can get very sick from the flu, including people who are otherwise healthy.
Influenza viruses are easily spread by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people up to six feet away.
Myth #4: The flu shot does not keep people from getting influenza.
The flu shot does not guarantee you won’t get influenza, but it significantly reduces your risk. Recent studies show the flu shot reduces the risk of flu illness by about 50% to 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are like the vaccine viruses.
Myth #5: It’s not necessary to get the flu shot every year.
Influenza viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine is reviewed each year and sometimes updated to protect against the three or four viruses most likely to spread illness.
And get this: a person's immune response from vaccination actually declines over time, so an annual vaccine is needed for optimal protection.
So be sure to get the flu shot every year. You’ll be doing the right thing for yourself, your family and our community.
For more information about seasonal flu, flu vaccine and other preventive actions you can take, visit the CDC’s webpage.

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The mattress is a large rectangular pad developed to support an individual when he or she is resting on it. It is likewise utilized to support a bed frame. It can be made from a variety of various materials such as cotton, foam, latex, and wool. A good mattress is essential to an individual’s health.
Latex mattresses are one of the most popular types of beds. They offer a small hugging feel while also providing contouring support. They likewise respond rapidly to pressure.
Latex is a permeable material that naturally breathes. It helps disperse heat. It also preserves its shape for a very long time, making it a great option for a mattress.
You can purchase a latex mattress online or in your local shop. Some sellers might vary on comfort levels and costs. Some are made from natural materials, while others use synthetic latex. If you want to be totally sure, you need to attempt to get a mattress that offers a sleep trial.
Aside from providing a comfortable bed, a latex mattress can help alleviate pressure from aches and discomforts. However, it does not isolate motion as well as memory foam.
A great latex mattress will last approximately 10 to 20 years. Some even last longer. The difference in between all-natural and synthetic latex can impact the rate.
A natural latex mattress is a hypoallergenic choice. This type of mattress is usually a bit more pricey.
A hybrid mattress has a combination of latex and foam. This supplies the benefits of both, however at a lower price.
A foam mattress is terrific for providing support and pressure relief to the sleeper. It can also be used to reduce motion transfer.
There are 2 types of foam mattresses, all-foam and hybrid. Hybrids combine foam comfort layers with coil systems. The all-foam type utilizes all-foam components and might have a firmer edge.
Memory foam is a kind of polyurethane foam that provides deep pressure relief and body-cradling comfort. It likewise helps alleviate backaches and neck kinks. But, it is not for everybody. It traps heat, and may not be comfortable for a hot sleeper.
For hot sleepers, a hybrid mattress may be a much better choice. It has cooling functions and a top layer of gel. These will help keep the sleeper cool and alleviate aches and pains.
A memory foam mattress is made from two main components: a breathable top layer and a layer of viscoelastic foam that adapts to the shape of the body. It will help supply relief from backaches and aches, and it will offer comfort.
For a cooler night’s sleep, look for a foam mattress that is infused with green tea or other cooling materials. Some designs are even made with a cleansed charcoal particle that can neutralize odors.
Hybrid mattresses are a blend of two popular materials, memory foam and innerspring. This mix provides a balance in between support and comfort. These beds tend to last longer than foam or standard spring mattresses, although they do cost more.
Many hybrid mattresses have a top layer of luxury material to secure the mattress. The middle layers are usually made of greater density foam.
The very best designs have hypoallergenic covers that decrease movement transfer. They likewise have cooling or temperature regulation features. These features might be necessary for hot sleepers.
A top-of-the-line model can cost countless dollars. Nevertheless, there are some bargains readily available. For example, Lucid and Brooklyn Bedding offer economical hybrids.
The best designs have a secondary support layer to improve toughness and responsiveness. You may wish to have a look at a firmer mattress if you’re heavier or are a back or stomach sleeper.
Depending on the design, the best hybrid mattress will have an integrated handle for easy maneuvering. This might be especially important if you have children.
The best mattress has a couple of features that make it stand out from the crowd. This includes a high-quality cover and built-in manages.
The most crucial function of a hybrid mattress is its comfort. Numerous hybrid beds are made from a mix of materials, consisting of gel, latex, and memory foam. This makes them more durable, and can help avoid drooping.
Innerspring mattresses have long been a popular choice for individuals aiming to get a good night’s rest. These mattresses combine the advantages of springs and foam to give you a comfortable and even sleep surface. However, these beds can differ in quality, and it’s essential to comprehend what you’re getting prior to you buy.
Innersprings work by producing a support system of coils that assist avoid your body from sinking into the mattress. They are likewise a breathable choice, as they have areas in between the coils for air to flow easily.
In addition to their durability, innerspring mattresses are likewise budget friendly, so they’re ideal for individuals who do not wish to invest a fortune on a new bed. They can range in price from $200 to $300, and are typically offered with funding.
Although they offer outstanding support, they can be rather loud. This is due to the fact that the coils inside the mattress transfer motion, and if you’re a light sleeper, you may find yourself walking around a lot. If you prefer a mattress that offers support without a great deal of bounce, you might be much better off with another type of mattress.
For those looking for a mattress that offers both comfort and support, memory foam might be a terrific option. This material has the capability to respond to your body’s temperature level and pressure to conform to your curves. It will also make your sleeping surface seem like a hug.
Quilting is a method used to increase the quantity of density in your mattress. It also creates a cool sleeping surface. Nevertheless, it’s not for everyone. Some individuals might object to tufts, or think that a quilting mattress is too heavy.
Some producers will even utilize an adhesive to hold all the layers of the mattress together. The problem with this technique is that it can make the soft parts fall out. A more trustworthy alternative is quilting. It keeps the layers from shifting and makes the entire mattress look better.
The quilting procedure likewise helps in motion absorption. Basically, the material is woven to form a pattern that shows the shape of your body. This is especially beneficial if you have kids. Essentially, it’s like having your own spring system.
If you’re considering purchasing a new mattress, you’ll have a lot of options. The very best way to select is to do your research study. The sales representative will supply you with a great deal of information. You’ll also wish to ensure you’re choosing a good quality mattress.
A quilting mattress can be a good choice for people who struggle with allergic reactions. It’s made from polyester and cotton, and supplies a soft, yet firm sleeping surface area.
Knitted mattress fabrics have actually ended up being popular with the customers. Aside from enhancing the overall comfort of the mattress, these fabrics also offer the right amount of air permeability. In addition, it decreases the movements of the body during sleep.
In order to make the material more comfy, the weight of the material is lowered. This is done through the use of yarn bridges. The yarn bridge assists the fabric to flex when it is sewn into the mattress.
Aside from using the Mattress Stitch, other stitch patterns can be used to join flat projects. These consist of the Stocking Stitch and Edge Stitch.
Typically, mattresses were made from one outer material. But due to technological advancements, ticking fabrics have increased in elegance. These fabrics have antimicrobial functions and supply temperature level control.
In order to increase the sturdiness of the mattress, the material has actually been enhanced with technological advances. The current version is developed by using a circular knitting technology. These brand-new machines can produce knits that are really near to wovens. This enables the manufacturer to create designs on the tape.
The manufacturer uses various colored threads to code the material. This creates a customized appearance. The corners are likewise raised and the material is wrinkle totally free.
If you’re questioning if you need a box spring for your mattress, you’re not alone. Box springs are a simple structure created to supply support to your bed. However, they are not necessary for all kinds of mattresses. While they do provide a sturdy foundation, they are not vital for modern-day mattress designs.
While many innerspring mattresses require a box spring, hybrid and foam mattress designs can deal with a slat option. Normally, a slat-style foundation supplies a more streamlined style than a conventional box spring. The slats can be used with newer latex or foam mattresses.
While you might be amazed to discover that you can utilize your mattress without a box spring, you ought to still understand possible risks. If you utilize your mattress without a box spring, your warranty may be voided. In addition, you run the risk of mold damage.
While box springs offer a solid structure for your mattress, they aren’t as widely used as they as soon as were. In fact, they can be rather pricey. Plus, many people choose higher beds.
A newer kind of box spring, the low profile box spring, can supply some of the benefits of a traditional boxspring while enabling you to get a sleeker look. This design is typically 4 or 5 inches high, about half of the height of a standard box spring.


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Boxed sets are a great money saver, as they’re discounted over the sum of individual prices. They’re the way to go if you know you want to read an entire series.
Ella Wood: The Complete Trilogy
As slavery pushes the nation toward civil war, Emily must battle her father in her own bid for freedom. She’ll pay any price to attend a university newly opened to women–defy her father or turn down suitors. But her heart refuses to accept that a choice for independence must be a choice against love.
The set includes all three books in my popular Ella Wood trilogy. Don’t miss this sweeping Southern romance!
Reader-nominated for a 2016 Cybils Award (Blood Moon).
Ella Wood Novellas
Lizzie, Jack, Jovie…you’ve grown to love Ella Wood’s characters. Now get to know them better. This series of novellas will fill in additional details in the Ella Wood trilogy’s main storyline. Experience Lizzie and Ketch’s escape north. Follow Jack into the Confederate army. And find out exactly what happened to Jovie after Gettysburg.
Save half price when you purchase them in one download rather than individually!
The Divided Decade Collection includes three loosely related stories that view the American Civil War through three different lenses. All three have been highly acclaimed by home-schoolers and teachers like and are regularly purchased for classroom use. The set also includes two bonus short stories. Over 500 pages.
This series was librarian-nominated for the 2012 Great Michigan Read.
It was also awarded two Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Seals.
The Mountain Trilogy
Go back in time to a world before wise men put history on parchment and dragons still roamed the earth. Three gripping tales of high adventure, noble characters, breathtaking settings, and literary prose, the Mountain trilogy entwines the very best elements of children’s genre in a saga that have widely captivated adults. Each story is rich and multi-layered, relayed in an old-fashioned, oral story-telling tradition and flavored with the mystique of the ancient Orient.
Semi-finalist in the 2013 Kindle Book Review Book Awards (Song of the Mountain).
Reader-nominated for a 2013 Cybils Award (Song of the Mountain).
Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Seal (Song of the Mountain).
Lauded by kids for its snarky humor, the Taylor Davis series was first published as serial episodes. Each one features high-action, crazy predicaments, bigger-than-life characters, and a nail-bier ending that encourages kids to keep reading! All three adventures have been bound as complete novels. Over 700 pages.
Flame of Findul placed as a semi-finalist in the 2015 kid-judged Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards.

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Holmengrå is the only place in Hordaland where we find traces of the abrasion that is supposed to have transformed Western Norway from a Himalaya-like high mountain landscape during the earth's Paleozoic Era, to a flat lowlands terrain during the Mezosoic Era. Just 400 million years ago, large and small stones plummeted down from the high mountains. Some of these stones became incorporated into the conglomerate bedrock on Holmengrå.
The auger smithies in Odland and Fosse were amongst those which had the largest production of augers in the period between the Wars. Martinus Fosse built a smithy in 1877, and this was in operation right up to the 1980s - one of the centres for auger production in Meland. In 1930 yet another smithy was built here. There was a smithy at Fossesjøen as early at the 18th century, and at the end of the 19th century they went over to auger smithing. There is still a market for hand-forged augers.
When the debate about building a pontoon bridge over Salhus Fjord was raging, some were afraid that the bridge would disrupt the ecology of the fjord system inside. The worst predictions did not prove true, but it is easy to see that there was a change: the Puffins have gotten a new food platter after the Nordhordaland bridge was built. Its favourite meal, mussels, thrive on the pontoons that are the foundation for the bridge.
Large quantities of nickel ore have been mined from Litlandsvatnet, between Lonevågen and Hosanger. The discovery was made in 1875. During the period of operation from 1882 to 1945, 4170 tonnes of pure nickel were extracted from 462 000 tonnes of ore, a large production by Norwegian standards.
Around Mjøsvågen here is still a compact marine use area. Some of the buildings are common boathouses, but most of them also house small enterprises and workshops. This is where the farmers from Øvsthus, Mjøs, Hole and other farms have supplemented their meagre incomes as smiths, brass moulders, clog makers, chest builders and decorative painters.
Valestrand became a centre for the tanning industry in Osterøy; one of the old crafts that has developed into a local industry with many places of work. From the 1870s ever more ventures were started. Many of the large sea houses we see today around the bay have been places for tanning and leather enterprises.
The little cowshed which lies on the fence at Kolåseidet, constructed in connection with the stone fence, has put its mark on the cultural landscape. On the border between the home fields and the forest, the cowshed is the very symbol of a simple resource management - the division between the cropland and the grazing grounds. And the way it was built has its roots far back in time.


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Summary : As far as cheap robotic vacuum cleaners go, the Rotech Pro is one of the best. It’s a full cleaning system with a slew of extras that you wouldn’t expect such a cheap machine to have.
What initially caught our eye about the Rotech Pro was the very first review on the Amazon page. It’s titled “Great Product – 1/2 the cost of a Roomba, cleans quietly & easy to operate.”
After further inspection, we saw that it does indeed clean quietly, it is indeed easy to operate, and shockingly, it had almost all of the same features of a Roomba – and yet it was ½ (or even ⅓!) of the price of the latest model.
In this quick 5-minute review, we’ll go over the unit itself, including how it cleans and its special features. What’ll really get you interested is the customer reviews, though – we’ll highlight them at the bottom and link you to a page where you can see 25+ of them. If you want a decent machine and you’re on a budget, read on.
Brush, vacuum, disinfect, then mop
The Rotech Pro actually uses four different methods to clean your house. It’s not just a vacuum… it also dislodges dirt, disinfects the floor, and mops everything clean.
There are two brushes on the front of the machine. These turn incredibly quickly to give you a soft, but thorough clean of your floor.
The problem with brushes is that usually, they’re far too abrasive. Manufacturers compromise on power by making the brushes more firm. It sounds good in theory, but the result is a subpar clean and scuffed up floors.
With the Rotech Pro, you don’t have this problem. More power is generated so that a softer brush can be used for the same results.
It’s tough to get the suction on a vacuum right. We’ve all used those traditional vacuums that have a ton of suction power. Yes, it gets the job done, but it sounds like an entire industrial factory has entered your house.
But if you go on the flip side of that, your machine is pathetically quiet, and more importantly, it doesn’t pick up all of the dirt.
The noise level to power ratio on the Rotech Pro is, for lack of a better word, perfect. It’s loud enough to be able to clean, but it’s quiet enough so that it won’t annoy you.
This part is pretty interested – instead of relying solely on traditional cleaning methods, the Rotech Pro utilizes ultraviolet rays to literally zap bacteria and grime out of existence.
You won’t see any noticeable difference from this, but if you have allergies, the ultraviolet light can be helpful towards keeping them under control. It also kills bacteria that can make you sick.
Finally, a mop comes up the back of the unit.
This serves two purposes – perfect and shine. If any dust particles are left over, the microfiber cloth will absorb them, and after that, it’ll leave a nice, shiny coat on your floor. (But it won’t be slippery like if you were to wax it.)
Also included: a remote, a virtual wall, LCD display, filters, and pads
Despite its low price, you get a fair amount of accessories with your purchase of the base unit.
What’s the remote used for?
It’s pretty neat – if you want to manually control where your Rotech Pro goes, all you do is pick up the remote and point. If your unit is in the middle of cleaning, it will pause to address that area, then resume, and if it’s in its dock, it’ll address the area and then return to its station.
What’s the virtual wall used for?
Sometimes you’ll want your Rotech Pro to clean one area of a room, and not another. It’d be impossible (or very difficult) to physically block it off.
It’s easy to do with a virtual wall, though. You just stick it on any wall or corner, and it’ll send out two beams that tell the Rotech Pro to not enter that specific area. People usually use their virtual walls to block off the area they’re hanging out in – it’s annoying to have the Rotech Pro right next to you, even if it is quieter than the vast majority of robotic vacuum cleaners.
Why do I care about a LCD display?
It just makes things easier. Instead of having to meticulously cycle through buttons, you can set it right from the screen.
It also displays how much battery it has, how full the dust bin is, and how far through the cleaning it is (in percentages).
What type of filters do I get?
You get two HEPA filters included. These are the best of the best – in a nutshell, nothing will pass through these filters. Not dirt, not grime, and not even pet hair or dust.
How many pads do I get?
You get two microfiber cloths included. These will last you a couple of months. The only reason you’d need more is if you’re in a house that has a lot of dog hair – microfiber cloths attract pet hair like magnets attract other magnets.
Is it as good as the big boys?
No. On the $500+ robotic vacuum cleaners, you’ll see customer reviews averaging out to four stars or higher. Some have four and a half, and some even have five, even with hundreds of reviews under their belts.
However… as far as cheap robotic vacuum cleaners go, the Rotech Pro is one of the best. It’s a full cleaning system with a slew of extras that you wouldn’t expect such a cheap machine to have. It’s easy to operate, it cleans well… really, it’s your best bet unless you need perfection every time.
Overall, the unit has 27 reviews on Amazon – 16 of them are 5-star, but six of them are also 1-star. It’s worth taking a look at all of the different reviews before making your purchase. Someone who left a review probably has a similar house to yours.


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Despite a tumultuous year, Turkey's economy is weathering the storm, and some investors still see value despite credit downgrades.
The United Nations "must no longer tolerate the scandal of secrecy jurisdictions that facilitate tax evasion, corruption and money-laundering."
European Union leaders were considering a text that would condemn attacks by the Russian military on Aleppo and threatened sanctions if they continue.
The United States must remain "deeply engaged" in global affairs, former Defense Secretary William Cohen tells CNBC.
As international aid pours into hurricane-stricken Haiti, Team Rubicon is rallying troops of veterans to provide hands-on relief.
The elections have exposed divides in American society and left many in every political party anxious about the future, the New York Times reports.
After a 10-nation meeting in London, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said crimes against humanity were occurring daily in Syria.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday shrugged off new U.S. threats to retaliate against alleged Russian hackers.
Russia said all participants in talks had agreed Syrians should decide their own future, after the meeting ended without a breakthrough.
South Korea says the failed launch was made near an airport in the North's North Pyongan province.
John Kerry met with leaders from Russia and seven other countries, but the talks failed to secure a ceasefire.
The deal divides countries into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of factory-made hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases.
The Obama administration is contemplating an unprecedented cyber covert action against Russia in retaliation, NBC News reports.
Scotland is drawing up plans for a vote on independence from the rest of Britain over Brexit, NBC News reports.
Americans should vote for Donald Trump or risk nuclear war, according to a Russian ultra-nationalist ally of President Vladimir Putin.
Bermuda hunkered down as Hurricane Nicole rapidly strengthened into a major Category 4 storm and took aim at the tiny island in the northern Atlantic.
Bob Dylan has won the Nobel Prize for Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition," the academy said.
For the second time this week the USS Mason was targeted by at least one incoming missile fired from Yemen. NBC reports.
A 12-year-old in Spain racked up a $112,000 bill when he apparently confused Google's AdWords and AdSense platforms, NBC reports.
A 2,500-year-old stash of whole marijuana plants have been unearthed from an ancient tomb in northwest China, The Verge reports.
If Belgium cannot break a deadlock over the European Union's deal with Canada by Monday night, EU leaders will consider canceling a signing ceremony.
Turkey's economy is weathering the storm after a tough year, and some investors still see value despite credit downgrades.
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Stocks traded flat to higher on Friday, led by consumer discretionary stocks, amid a strong dollar and as earnings season continued.
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Scottish Football League clubs meet to discuss newco Rangers proposal
No vote will be taken at the meeting of the 30 members of the league at Hampden on Tuesday.
Scottish Football League clubs will meet at Hampden on Tuesday to discuss proposals which could see newco Rangers parachuted into the First Division.
A proposal was sent to the 30 teams in the First, Second and Third Divisions last week, suggesting a compromise to allow Charles Green’s proposed side to bypass the normal practice of applying for a place in the bottom tier.
A one-off payment of £1m for TV rights to show Rangers games, to be divided among clubs, was suggested.
In contrast, the document warned as much as £16m could be lost from the Scottish game as a whole if the club were forced to start in the Third Division.
No vote will be taken of clubs at the meeting. Representatives will instead argue the case for and against potentially forgoing the integrity of the league to ensure their respective club’s finances do not suffer.
SPL clubs are due to vote on Wednesday over whether Rangers’ member share of the league will be transferred to the new company.
Seven clubs have already publicly stated they will vote no, meaning Green will fail to get the required 8-4 majority to be given a place in the top flight.
The businessman, however, remains hopeful of forcing a last-minute turnaround in opinion, having extensively lobbied club chairmen to change their mind.
Should he fail, the decision will then fall to the SFL to vote on whether to allow them to skip two divisions to be part of the second tier this coming season, or force the club to go through an application process to start in the Third Division.


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Dannii Minogue is a singer, dancer, songwriter, model, fashion designer, and actor from Australia. She is well-known for her famous songs such as Love and Kisses and Jumps to the Beat. In the early 1980s, she became well-known for her appearances in the Australian television talent program Young Talent Time and the serial opera Home and Away. Minogue is well-known for her monikers Danstar and Queen Of The Clubs.
|Full Real Name||Dannii Minogue|
|Age (as of 2023)||51 years old|
|Profession||Singer, dancer, songwriter, model|
|Date of birth||October 20, 1971|
|Place of Birth||Melbourne, Victoria, Australia|
|Net worth||$1 million – $5 million|
|Height (approx.)||5 ft 2 inches|
|Weight (approx.)||53 Kg|
Dannii Minogue Age & Early Life
Dannii was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on October 20, 1971. Danielle Jane Minogue is her full name. She is the daughter of accountant Ronald Charles Allan Minogue and Carol Jones, a British dancer. She is the youngest of three children, with a sister called Kylie Minogue, who is also a pop singer, and a brother named Brendan, who is an Australian news cameraman. Her nationality is Australian, while her ancestors are Irish, Welsh, and English. She hasn’t revealed anything about her academics.
Dannii Minogue Net Worth
How much is Dannii Minogue’s net worth? As of July 2023, She has a net worth of $22 million. Her additional wages and income, however, are not mentioned.
Dannii Minogue Height & Weight
Dannii Minogue is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 53 kilograms. Her hair is dark brown, and her eyes are blue. Her physical measurements are 35-25-34 inches. Her bra size is 32C, her shoe size is 6.5 US, and she wears a size 6 US dress.
Dannii Minogue started her career on Australian television as a kid. She began appearing in soap operas at the age of seven, including Skyways and The Sullivans. In 1982, she became a regular on the popular weekly music show Young Talent Time. She left Young Talent Time in 1988 to pursue her acting career. Dannii, her own fashion line, was launched the same year. While performing on Young Talent Time, she grew interested in fashion design. Dannii, her maiden brand, sold out in 10 days throughout Australia and was followed by three further summer lines in 1989.
In January 1989, Minogue got a recording deal with Mushroom Records, an Australian label. Dannii, her first album, was released the following year and peaked at number 24 on the Australian albums list. In October 1993, Minogue released her second album, Get into You. Hit tracks on the album included “Show You the Way to Go,” “This Is It,” and “This Is the Way.” She received the BRMB Music Awards for “All I Wanna Do” in 1998. In 2003, she received Capital FM Awards and Disney Channel Awards. Minogue has been a successful talent show judge and television personality since 2007. She was a judge on Australia’s Got Talent from 2007 until her resignation in 2012. She also served as a judge on The X Factor UK. In 2017, she was named a judge on the new BBC program Let It, Shine.
Dannii Minogue Husband & Marriage
Who is Dannii Minogue’s husband? Dannii Minogue has had a number of romances during her life. She was previously married. She was formerly married to actor Julian McMahon. The pair married on January 2, 1994, and divorced on August 12, 1995. From 1999 until 2001, she was engaged to Jacques Villeneuve. In 2001, she began dating Stelios Haji-Ioannou. She had a run-in with Simon Cowell in 2007. She started dating model Kris Smith in 2008. This couple had a child called Ethan Edward Minogue Smith (b. 2010). They did, however, split up in 2013. In January 2014, she started dating singer Adrian Newman. They are still together and have a nice life together.

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Whisk & Pin believes in collaborating with like-minded local Blue Mountains-based producers – and Cassiopeia Specialty Coffee fits that ‘bean’.
“For us, sourcing that finest ingredient is key to our philosophy of ‘hand-picked, hand-blended or hand-made’. We are also passionate about each process in the mix…” says Graham Sandilant.
Like Whisk & Pin, Cassiopeia is all about sourcing, developing and being involved in every step of the production process. Both Katoomba-based businesses believe in consistently producing good quality product, with an eye out for the best producers, farms and crops; and working with seasonal ingredients.
Cassiopeia works with various co-ops throughout the world, from Ethiopia, Kenya, to Guatemala and Panama; and looks at each grower carefully in regards to Fair Trade and ethical practices. Both Katoomba-based businesses share common DNA – working with locals in ‘the slow food’ method of appreciating ‘paddock to plate’; carrying an understanding and appreciation of the ‘ingredient’s journey’ from the farm, plantation or crop, to the enjoyment on the table.
From that finest grain of cereal enclosed in a husk, to that coffee seed enclosed in a cherry, (yes, that’s right, a cherry); each grain and seed is afforded the same level of attention. Product for both is sold fresh with a recommended shelf life.
“As a local producer, it’s important for us to recognise, embrace and collaborate with like-minded businesses in the mountains – cross pollination is healthy in a community.” Graham.
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Planetary Picture of the Day
Week of May 1, 2023
Recent images from the Mars rovers, Jupiter as artwork, and radar observations of a near-Earth asteroid.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Close Look at Deimos
Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) has released a number of stunning ‘first look’ images taken of Mars’ moon, Deimos, in a campaign of close flybys. On 10 March 2023, Hope passed within some 100 km of Deimos, with EXI capturing images throughout the flyby.
During the time of closest approach, Mars drifted through the field of view; from the Hope spacecraft’s perspective, nearby Deimos appeared to be suspended above the Red Planet.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Curiosity and the Canyon
Clearing the canyon she has been passing through in the past few days, NASA's Mars Curiosity rover captured this picture on April 23, 2023. What a beautiful image, and now it's time to see what's on the other side!
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
"A mind of limits, a camera of thoughts" is the name of this contribution from citizen scientist Prateek Sarpal. Jupiter inspires artists and scientists with its beauty. In this image, south is up, and the enhanced color evokes an exotic marble and childhood joy.
The original image was captured by JunoCam, the camera on NASA's Juno mission in orbit around Jupiter. This image was taken on Juno's 22nd close pass by Jupiter on Sept. 12, 2019.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
In this recent view of the surface of Mars, as captured by NASA's Perseverance rover, we can see an interesting sequence of ripples in the alternating bands of smooth and rough sediment heading away from the camera's viewpoint.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Asteroid 2006 HV5
This collage represents a selection of NASA radar observations of near-Earth asteroid 2006 HV5 on April 25, 2023, less than one day before its close approach with our planet at a distance of about 2.4 million kilometers, or about 6.3 times the distance between the Moon and Earth. Asteroid 2006 HV5 was discovered by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program in New Mexico in April 2006. The radar images show that 2006 HV5 is about 300 meters across, roughly the height of the Eiffel Tower, confirming size estimates derived from infrared observations made previously by NASA's NEOWISE mission. 2006 HV5 is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid as its orbit brings it close to Earth, but its path around the Sun is very well known and the asteroid is not an impact risk to our planet. Asteroids of this size come this close to Earth roughly once a year, on average.
The new observations were made by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory using the powerful 70-meter Goldstone Solar System Radar antenna at the Deep Space Network's facility near Barstow, California. The images confirm the asteroid's size, while also providing a detailed look at its meatball-like shape.
The asteroid has a rounded appearance, is "squished" at the poles (i.e., it is oblate), and has a rotation period of about 3.6 hours. The sequence of radar images spans slightly more than one rotation. The images, which have a resolution of about 3.75 meters per pixel, reveal surface features such as ridges, flat regions, concavities, and small-scale topography that might indicate boulders.


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Wole Soyinka Reads a Poem (2 minutes)
The 1986 Nobel Laureate in Literature Wole Soyinka reads his poem 'Lost Poems' from "Samarkand and Other Markets I Have Known". The video was recorded at Harvard University in April, 2005.
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On 27 November 1895 Alfred Nobel signed his last will in Paris.
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