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There are nearly 8,000 types of amphibians, including some of the most unusual and exciting creatures found on land and water.
About two million species of animals inhabit Planet Earth. More than that, scientists discover and categorize about 10,000 other new species every year. Animals are broken down into classes which include vertebrates and invertebrates, or animals with or without spines.
Amphibians belong to the vertebrate class along with birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles. All amphibians are cold-blooded, meaning they cannot generate body heat on their own. For that reason, they must rely on their environment to keep them cold or warm enough for survival.
Going further, most amphibians undergo a metamorphosis from a juvenile to an adult form. For example, frogs begin as tadpoles with gills and a tail. As they mature, they develop lungs. Over time, four legs replace most types of amphibians tails.
The Types of Amphibians
Amphibian species include three subgroups or orders. Firstly, there is the Order Anura which includes about 6,500 species of frogs and toads.
Secondly, the Order Caudata or Urodela includes about 680 species of newts and salamanders. Thirdly, Order Apoda or Gymnophiona, includes about 200 species of caecilians.
Frogs and Toads
Frogs and toads typically have short bodies, webbed fingers and toes, and no tails. And, they usually have bulging eyes.
Newts and salamanders
Newts and salamanders look similar to lizards and have short legs, skinny bodies, and long tails. Surprisingly, salamanders and newts have the remarkable ability to re-grow lost limbs and tails.
Caecilians don’t have any legs and resemble worms or snakes. That is because they mostly live underground, or in the substrate under streams. As a result, they have strong skulls and pointed noses to help them burrow through mud and dirt.
Fun Facts About Types of Amphibians
Amphibians are an evolutionary link between water-dwelling animals such as fish and land-dwelling animals such as mammals. Let’s be honest, they are some of the most fascinating animals on Planet Earth.
For example, amphibians have extremely primitive lungs. However, they have thin, moist skin that absorbs limited amounts of oxygen. So, you could say some types of amphibians breathe through their skin.
Another exciting fact about them, amphibians are carnivores and predators. But, they cannot chew their food. So, they swallow their prey whole.
Amphibians are also one of the planet’s most endangered animal species. It is believed that nearly half of the world’s amphibians are threatened species. That’s due to a combination of factors, including habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.
10 Amazing Types of Amphibians
Amphibians include some of the most amazing and unusual vertebrates found on earth. Much like their ancestors, most of them stick close to water.
We gathered a collection of photos of 10 of the most exciting types of amphibians currently roaming the earth, below. Then, we included a brief introduction to each one.
The axolotl is a type of salamander that is native to central Mexico. Unlike many other types of amphibians, axolotl larvae do not undergo metamorphosis when they reach maturity. As a result, they retain their gills, and tails, and are entirely aquatic throughout their life cycle.
2. Fire Salamander
Fire salamanders are native to the forests of central and southern Europe. These types of amphibians stay near to ponds and streams, which they rely on for breeding. Another cool fact, they are active both night and day.
3. Golden Toad
The golden toad was native to the tropical mountain regions of Costa Rica, known as montane cloud forests. Sadly, golden toads are one of many types of amphibians thought to be extinct since they have not been seen since 1989.
4. Green Tree Frog
Green tree frogs are native to New Guinea and Australia. Their colors range from brown to green, depending on the surrounding air temperature. These are one of the most abundant types of amphibians dwelling in trees.
Hellbenders are native to wetlands of Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. However, they are sometimes located in smaller numbers in the surrounding states. Sadly, hellbenders join other types of amphibians on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
6. Luristan Newt
These black and white spotted newts are native to the Luristan Province of Iran. While they look like cows, they are clearly amphibians. The Luristan newt is listed as “critically endangered” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However, they are currently protected under Iranian law.
7. Poison Dart Frog
The poison dart frog is native to the subtropical and tropical regions of South America. They can also be found in Central America. Bright colored dart frogs are extremely poisonous. However, dart frogs with cryptic or dull coloring have nominal toxicity. In fact, some are not toxic at all.
8. Red-Eyed Tree Frog
The red-eyed tree frog is native to the Neotropical rainforests of Mexico and Central America. In addition to their bulging red eyes, these tree frogs have webbed orange feet and blue and yellow flanks. Luckily, due to their large number, they are listed as “least concerned” by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
9. Endemic Tailed Caecilian
The endemic tailed caecilian is native to the tropical regions of Sri Lanka. Resembling a giant earthworm, endemic tailed caecilians range in size from 9 inches to nearly 16 inches. Additionally, the endemic tailed caecilian is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
10. Tiger Salamander
The tiger salamander is native to the mountainous and lowland regions of the United States and Mexico. Unlike other types of amphibians, they tend to avoid water. Additionally, they can grow to lengths of 12 inches and larger.
What We Learned About the Types of Amphibians
We hope you enjoyed our article and accompanying photos of amazing and unique types of amphibians.
You have seen our favorite types of amphibians. Now we want to know about your faves. Using the comments section, let us know any unusual types of amphibians you would like to see included in future articles.
Earthworms play essential roles in many ecosystems. They help introduce oxygen to the soil and mix it up. As they tunnel through the ground, they enrich the soil and push it toward the surface where it’s easier for plants to get to the nutrients. You can see the organs that help these worms do their jobs by dissecting an earthworm.
Safety is critical in all aspects of our lives. It may seem trivial in a controlled environment like a school biology lab, but it’s not, and all safety rules should be followed. They are in place to protect you and your classmates, so don’t skip any regulations just because you think it will be ok or those rules don’t seem to apply to your circumstances. The basic common-sense rules are:
Wear safety gear when necessary like goggles, gloves, and aprons.
Most preserved specimens contain formaldehyde, so wash them first.
Do not play with lab equipment or instruments such as scalpels and scissors.
Do not eat any parts of your specimen. Yes, there is an apparent reason for this rule.
Your lab should have the rules and safety measures available plus your instructor will go over them with you. Don’t assume the only rules are the ones we list here. The type of lab and type of specimen determine the rules. Ask for a copy of the rules if you don’t see one posted in the lab. Your teacher should be close by most of the time to help you guide you as well.
Always wear safety goggles and gloves. If you have to carry a sharp instrument, hold it with the pointed end pointing down and away from your body. Don’t rush or run while holding a scalpel or scissors. Never carry a knife or scissors by any part other than the handle. Scalpels are razor sharp, and it only takes a split second for them to cut you open.
Keep your station clean and tend to any spills immediately unless they pose a breathing hazard. Dispose of any blades, gloves, aprons, and specimens according to the established rules in your lab. Your teacher will probably explain all the rules to you, but don’t wait to ask if you aren’t sure what to do. Teachers are there to help educate you and keep you safe.
Earthworm Dissection Guide
Earthworms are great for helping you understand simple organisms and basic anatomy. They’ll help you get a grasp on lab safety before you progress to larger specimens like pigs or frogs. As a bonus, they’re small and soft, so handling them is much more comfortable as well.
The first step is to examine the exterior of the earthworm. Earthworms are segmented works, so they look like a long stack of small rings. They don’t have a head or any limbs, but they do have a fascinating exterior anatomy to study. The anterior end of the earthworm is a little fatter than the posterior. When you locate the anterior end of the work, pin it to the dissecting pan or tray.
Earthworms are annelids which means their bodies are composed of multiple ring-like sections or segments. This part may not be on your teacher’s list, but it’s always interesting to count the segments while you study the exterior anatomy of the earthworm. While you count, notice the small setae on the ventral surface. These little bristles help the worms move through the dirt with ease.
Each segment along the worm’s exterior has small pores. These pores excrete the sticky film you find when you run your finger along a live worm. You may need a magnifying glass or small microscope to see them. It depends on the size of your earthworm specimen and your eyesight as well.
From the anterior end of the worm, count your way down to segment fourteen. Typically, this is where the oviducts are located. The oviducts release the eggs when the worm reproduces. The exciting part is the next segment after the oviducts; it contains the sperm ducts. Earthworms have both male and female reproductive organs.
Further down the worm at segment 31 is the clitellum. It secretes a sticky mucus that binds two earthworms together while the mate. It develops a cocoon to hold the eggs and sperm after mating is finished. Earthworms are simple worms, but fantastic at the same time. Their exterior anatomy is fascinating to study.
Earthworms are hermaphroditic which means they have both female and male reproductive organs. Eggs come from the ovaries inside segment fourteen, sometimes thirteen. It can be hard to count the segments on small worms. Worms have testes which can form in segments near the oviducts. Study these segments and see if you can find the reproductive organs on your specimen.
When worms mate, they get stuck together briefly to help keep the reproductive organs aligned. Sperm from both worms travels into the other worms seminal receptacle. The clitellum creates the cocoon which moves along the outside of the worm to collect the semen and the eggs. The eggs are fertilized outside the worm in the cocoon.
By now, you should have a good understanding of the exterior anatomy of your earthworm specimen. Remove the pin from the anterior end of the earthworm and place it on its ventral side, then put the pin back in the anterior end of the worm. The ventral side of the worm is a little flatter than the dorsal side, and it may be a lighter color.
Carefully and slowly make a shallow incision using your scalpel from the anterior end of the work to the clitellum. Never cut toward your body or fingers. Be extra careful and keep the incision shallow, so you don’t cut into the worm’s digestive system and internal organs. Use your forceps to spread the worm open and pin the sides of its body to your dissection pan or tray.
The inside of the worm should be exposed now. You may want to lightly sprinkle water over the worm to keep it from drying out while you study the inside of it. The interior part of the walls is called the septa. See if you can tell the difference. If possible, ask your teacher to point them out and help you see the different layers.
Now, the internal digestive organs should be exposed and available for study. Starting with the mount on the anterior end of the worm, locate the organs. The first organ you see is the pharynx. The worm’s esophagus protrudes from the pharynx. About halfway down your incision are the crop and gizzard. Skip the other organs for now and find those two.
The crop is essentially a stomach. It stores food until the food is moved to the gizzard which grinds it up. The food leaves the gizzard and goes into the intestine, much like it does in humans, and travels to the anus. Along the way, the worm’s intestines absorb nutrients from the food the gizzard crushed and ground up. Earthworms don’t eat dirt. The consume organic materials found in the soil.
Make your way back up to the crop. If you look above the crop on the anterior side, you’ll find five pairs of aortic arches. This is the worm’s version of a heart. The hearts are located around the esophagus, and they connect to the dorsal blood vessel. That’s the worm’s version of an artery. Most earthworms can take direct damage to half their aortic arches and live.
Move your attention back to the pharynx at the anterior end of the worm. Locate the cerebral ganglia beneath the pharynx on the dorsal side. You may need to use your forceps to move some organs around to get a good look at it. The ventral nerve starts at the cerebral ganglia and runs the length of the worm. It may be hard to see if it is too small.
They are simple creatures speaking purely on their anatomy, but how their bodies and mating works are truly amazing. If you have time, go back over this tutorial again and study the worm longer. When you finish exploring, make sure you clean your workstation and dispose of your specimen correctly. Dispose of your lab gear according to the lab rules. Wash your hand thoroughly with soap and water.
Some Final Notes
Earthworms are vital to the health of our soil. The improve drainage, help stabilize the land, and add nutrients to the ground. Worms feed on organic materials they find in the dirt. Their bodies use the nutrients they need and deposit what’s left back into the soil as waste. Fortunately for plants, that waste is usually nitrogen-rich along with other nutrients plants need to grow.
Their worm tunnels help loosen the soil which aids plants in root development. We could go on and on about the benefits of earthworms. If you follow our guide to dissecting earthworms and read our interesting facts along the way, we’re sure you’ll be able to dissect an earthworm specimen safely. You may even appreciate these simple creatures a little more when you are done.

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. In between these two films, Venkat Prabhu has directed a Short Film. The short film has been titled as Maasha Allah Ganesha. The script is recommended by Sampath, says Venkat Prabhu. For the first time, he has directed a short film. This short film will be released on the digital platform, VIU. The script is penned by RD Kumar and Viji edited the film.
composed the music and Praveen KL is the editor. Not all the directors show interest in directing short films. Venkat Prabhu’s new effort might set an example for many directors.

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English Premier League Champions Manchester City will be bringing their Elite Development Squad, which is led by former French legend Patrick Vieira, to Croatia once again for a pre-season training camp…
It is the second year in a row that Manchester City’s EDS will be based in Novigrad, Istria.
“We are returning to the same place because the facilities we had last year were terrific, the way we were looked after was fantastic and the hotel we stayed in was really good,” Vieira told MCFC.
Manchester City EDS, who arrive on Sunday, will play fixtures against HNK Gorica on 19 July, and against HNK Rijeka on 22 July.
“The trip last year was fantastic, one of the best I’ve experienced as a player or coach,” coach James Wilcox said. (pic: MCFC.co.uk)


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Below is a diagram representing the Circle of Fifths Bass Clef:
Circle Of Fifths For Bass
The Circle of Fifths is a musical scale that goes clockwise around from C to G, with a sharp added to every fifth note. You can memorize the pattern for finding the fifth note by going two frets across, one down.
Going up in fifths from C, you get a really amazing mathematical pattern where C has got no sharps, then you go to the next key, which is G, then one sharp is added, then we go to D, then one sharp is added.
A really good trick to find what key you're in is to find the last sharp, the one furthest to the right, and raise that letter by one. This will tell you the key instantly.
As a bass player, this Circle of Fifths trick can be a lifesaver when playing with others. Not only will it help you find the correct notes quickly, but it will also help you understand the overall structure of the song. With a little practice, the Circle of Fifths will become second nature and you'll be able to use it to create beautiful bass lines in any key.
The Bass Clef
The circle of fifths is a useful reference tool because it shows all the major and minor key signatures. It is also a great way to learn the notes on the bass clef. To create the circle of fifths in the bass clef, start on the note C and go up a perfect fifth.
Then, move up a perfect fifth from D to reach A. Continuing in this pattern, you will eventually arrive back at C. This Circle of Fifths can be a helpful tool for memorizing the notes on the bass clef.
When you have memorized all the notes on the bass clef, you can use the circle of fifths to help you understand key signatures.
A key signature is a symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you which notes will be sharp or flat for the rest of the piece.
For example, if a key signature has one sharp, it means that every F in the piece will be sharp.
If a key signature has two sharps, it means that every F and C in the piece will be sharp.
Circle Of Fifths FAQs
What Is the Circle of Fifths?
The circle of fifths is a graphical representation of the relationships between the 12 tones of equal temperament. In an equal temperament, the octave is divided into 12 semitones, or pitches.
Each semitone has an associated pitch class, which is a group of notes that share the same pitch. The circle of fifths is arranged such that the pitch classes are represented by the points of a regular pentagon, with the tonic at the top.
The circle of fifths is a powerful tool for understanding the relationships between keys and for harmonizing melodies.
How To Use The Circle Of Fifths?
The circle of fifths can be used to find the key of a song, to harmonize a melody, or to write chord progressions. To find the key of a song, look at the outermost circle and find the starting note.
The key will be the note that is closest to the starting note. To harmonize a melody, find the key of the song and then look for the notes that are in the same key as the melody.
To write chord progressions, start with the tonic and then move to the fifth, seventh, and ninth chords.
How to Memorize Circle of Fifths
The best way to memorize the circle of fifths is to start by familiarizing yourself with the order of the keys. There are a few different ways to do this, but one simple method is to sing or play each key in order from C to B.
Once you have memorized the order of the keys, you can begin to see how they are related. For example, notice that the key of G is directly to the left of the key of C. This means that G is the fifth scale degree above C.
Similarly, notice that F is directly to the left of B. This means that F is the fourth scale degree above B. By understanding these relationships, you will be able to quickly identify any key signature on the circle of fifths.


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Have what you want
Here's the best advice I have to give to anyone. Have the things you want. Buy the things that make you happy. Don't wait to be given them and don't ever expect anyone else to buy them for you. If you want it, work hard and buy it.
I gave this advice to a young friend of mine recently after a trip to Chanel, as we walked away she complained that she would never be able to afford to shop their and I explained that if she wants to shop in Chanel she can, that it will be up to her to decide on that.
I openly admit I have shoes, bags, jewels and a wardrobe that is the envy of many others. But I don't own my own home. I don't drive a fancy car and that doesn't matter to me. My library is vast, my mind constantly stimulated by new ideas, writers, words and images, because that matters to me.
If you simply want what other people have you will never be happy because there is no end to envy. But if you have what you want, or are working at getting what you want you will achieve happiness.
All too often we are told what we should want (and equally what we shouldn't) and often people are accused of superficiality because of the things they desire. But if those things make a person happy, what is wrong with that? Especially when a person has worked for it, not expected a handout or a free ride to get it.
There are many people in this world who have a lot more than me and I don't mind a bit. In most of those cases they have worked hard for it or are working hard to get it. I know what I want for me and I am working to get it and, I don't let others make me feel bad about it.
We are encouraged to be individuals, to express ourselves but, when we do we are open to criticism for it. Equally, as women we are encouraged to earn our own money, be independent and work hard for the money but then others (other women included) criticise us for how we spend the money we earn.
We need to stop judging and be more supportive and less critical. Who has the right to dictate how others should spend their money? I will never let anyone tell me how to spend my money and I will never expect anyone else to pay for me.

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Published: 07:45 GMT, 8 January 2020 | Updated: 10:03 GMT, 8 January 2020
She's inching closer to her due date.
But that didn't stop Hellboy actress Milla Jovovich from going out on a stroll with her daughter Ever, 12, and husband Paul W.S. Anderson, 54, in Beverly Hills.
The actress, 44, displayed her baby bump while out on a walk with her family as her daughter rocked a neon pink hairstyle while carrying a little Yorkshire terrier puppy.
On the go: Milla Jovovich stepped out for a stroll with her family on Tuesday afternoon while displaying her ever-growing baby bump
For her casual outing, the star donned a simple heather-gray t-shirt with a tank top underneath that helped cover up her growing belly.
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The family appeared to be enjoying their last bit of time together before they welcome another family member to the group.
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Back in August, the mother-of-two revealed that she was expecting yet again.
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'Because of my age and losing the last pregnancy I didn't want to get attached to this

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Niantic’s CEO John Hanke has revealed that Ingress supported the developer when they approached The Pokemon Company about creating Pokemon Go; according to him, developers at the Pokemon Company had been playing Ingress previously.
It was this combined with the pitch from Niantic that sold the idea for creating Pokemon Go; the initial idea for the game came from the 2014 Google Maps April Fools prank that added Pokemon to Google Maps for one day.
The joke gained a lot of attention from gamers and the media which sparked hopes for a real game like that one.
The Pokemon Company loved the idea and thought that this concept worked perfectly with the Pokemon franchise. Niantic spent two years developing the game before it was released earlier this year and it’s certainly gone beyond all expectations placed on it by the developers, critics and gamers.
While Ingress helped Niantic pitch their idea for Pokemon Go, it’s also formed the basis for the locations of PokeStops and Gyms around the world.


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This method might at first seem complicated, but your eyes are quicker than your fingers, so having reference points to refer to all around the guitar fretboard is a great first step towards familiarity.
Try to remember, firstly, that you are not wrong for feeling insecure and secondly, that you are definitely not alone in having these feelings as an aspiring singer.
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Very similar tonalities used this year, as compared to 2017. The major mode gained a little ground this year, chalking one more song, but it’s those sneaky-sultry minor modes that are still dominating. Worth a shout are the upticks in Lydian and Phrygian, and it’s also interesting that harmonic minor scales doubled their representation from four songs to eight. Maybe the V chord is coming back in style after all?
You’re also going to need a delay, one way or the other. When it comes to delay pedals, there is analog modulation and digital modulation. Many people automatically point to analog delays to say they are better than digital, but it’s always a question of taste, and most guitarists out there exploring expansive sound palettes will have both on their board. Analog delays sound more like a tape machine; their echoing tone changes the pitch a bit up or down and it’s darker fading out then a digital delay. The latter sounds more like an exact copy of the inserted signal that fades away. If you are a guitarist who likes to tap the delay time with your feet, this will affect your pedal choice as well.
Something most recently popularized in Post Malone’s work, Free Form writing is when your song structure is very loose, or follows little to no repetitive form at all; eight bars or this, 11 bars of that, the chorus not always falling in the same place after the verse, etc. In modern music it usually is represented as a song with no repetitive verse structures, and with the chorus still remaining somewhat, or completely the same each time.
Get something loud that can take a beating. Beyond that, punk amps should be able to handle a sound somewhere between classic rock and metal. The amp will live and die by how it produces overdrive, but you’ll need a more rounded sound that doesn’t have as much high end as well. If you buy something with multiple smaller speakers, you’ll be able to keep your high end definition without cranking the EQ to compensate.
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In the long run, a properly constructed narrative will make your fans feel like they’re part of a bigger picture or bigger story. By supporting you they’re not just buying your album, they’re actually contributing to your story and your narrative and helping you move toward your goals.
With all of Logic’s inredible instruments, producers often rely on the sound of the samples right out of the box, here’s how to make them more interesting.
Explore Soundfly’s wide array of free online courses and expand your musical skills over your lunch break! Here’s just a few of the free courses you can choose from: How to Create a Killer Musician Website, How to Get All the Royalties You Never Knew Existed, Building a Better Band, and Touring on a Shoestring.
Creating musical nostalgia isn’t just about thinking tonally — timbre and instrument choice can be just as useful! Ask yourself, “What instruments would my audience have heard in music, TV shows, and movies when they were kids?”
Kronendal Music Academy is a local music program aimed at engaging at-risk youth in the Hout Bay Valley of the Western Cape in South Africa. Located about 20 miles from the next nearest music school, they opened in 2007 to facilitate creative exchanges among the three distinct cultures native to the region. The academy provides quality instruction in diverse genres, instruments, and traditions.


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Over the next year we will be working with stakeholders and the public to gather feedback to develop design concepts, evaluation criteria and recommended plans for the Country Hills Boulevard and 128 Avenue N.E. study areas. We will do this in three phases:
- Discover Phase: Discover opportunities, challenges, priorities and evaluation criteria for the study area with stakeholders and the public
- Explore Phase: Explore design concepts and evaluation results with stakeholders and the public
- Reveal Phase: Present preferred plan to stakeholders and the public
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Country Hills Boulevard N.E. provides an essential east-west connection in north Calgary, establishing a vital link to Deerfoot Trail and access to the Calgary International Airport. Planning for the widening of Country Hills Boulevard N.E. between Coventry Boulevard and Barlow Trail to six lanes will improve mobility for existing residents and support future growth, while providing an opportunity to review and improve sustainable transportation modes along the corridor. The existing interchange at Deerfoot Trail has challenges and opportunities The City would like to explore.
128 Avenue N.E. provides an important east-west connection through the Stoney Industrial Area which is identified for significant future growth of industrial development. The road connection is required to accommodate all modes of transportation, including motorists, public transit, cyclists, pedestrians and heavy vehicles accessing the Stoney Industrial Area. The objective of this study is to identify the functional planning design and preferred locations for the road and bridge(s) placement, determine efficient connections to existing roads and identify long-term right-of-way requirements.
As both the timing and location of these two studies are so close together, The City will seek key stakeholder and public input for the two projects in a joint engagement process.
A What We Heard Report for the Discover Phase of engagement will be shared with the public early in the new year. In Spring 2020, we will explore design concepts and evaluation criteria with stakeholders and the public. By Fall 2020, we will share a preferred plan with stakeholders and the public.


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The time is 1968. The summer of love has come and gone in the United States, and Israel has just come out of the Six-Day War. Teenaged Arik dreams of becoming a war hero as he grows up in a quiet, respectable Haifa household, and like the rest of the inhabitants of the city, he prefers not to talk about his family’s past as Holocaust survivors. Arik meets the daunting and affably sad matchmaker Yankele Bride, a childhood friend of his father’s from the old country and a fellow survivor, and is swept into a job as his assistant.
Arik relishes his days working for Yankele in the so-called Lower City, a portside neighborhood bustling with sailors, outcasts, prostitution, gambling, contraband and movie theaters. Yankele sees matchmaking as his life’s mission, and “specializes in special people,” who he fears are at risk of a life without love. Arik works as a novice detective for him, scouting potential matches and uncovering their private lives and daily habits.
After his long days sleuthing for Yankele, Arik spends his summer nights hanging out with his best friend Beni, and Beni’s gorgeous Iraqi cousin Tamara who is visiting from the States for the summer. Tamara gives the buttoned-up Haifa youth scene a healthy and welcome introduction to free love and rock ‘n roll, and ultimately falls deeply in love with Arik. While a cascade of romance touches everyone around him, Yankele yearns in vain for the wounded heart of his glamorous friend and companion Clara, a Holocaust survivor shunned by a society that suspects she prostituted herself in the camps to survive. Top Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher’s THE MATCHMAKER is a tender, refreshing observation of the emotionally ripe and eccentric social fabric of 1960s Israel and a rich celebration of the human need for love.
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THE MATCHMAKER is a partial literary adaptation, inspired by When Heroes Fly by Amir Gutfreund, the renown Israeli author of Our Holocaust. Director Avi Nesher’s other films include Dizengoff 99, The Troupe (Sing Your Heart Out), Turn Left at the End of the World and Secrets.
THE MATCHMAKER Israel, 2010, 112 min. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Written and Directed by Avi Nesher. Inspired by Amir Gutfreund’s novel, When Heroes Fly. Produced by Moshe Edery, Leon Edery, David Silber, Avraham Pirchi, David Silber, Chilik Michaeli, Avi Nesher, Tami Leon and Natan Caspi. Co-producers: Shlomo Mograbi, Rami Damri and Eviatar Dotan. With: Adir Miller, Maya Dagan, Dror Keren, Dov Navon, Tuval Shafir, Neta Porat, Yarden Bar-Kochva, Bat-el Papura, Kobi Farag, Yael Leventhal, Tom Gal, Eyal Shechter. Camera: Michele Abramowicz. Editor: Isaac Sehayek. Music: Philippe Sarde. Art Direction: Miguel Markin. Costume Design: Rona Doron. Sound: Yisrael David.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Visitations to West Virginia’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities are not allowed as of 12:01 a.m. today, Gov. Jim Justice said.
The move, which Justice acknowledged may not address the likely source of the outbreaks, is in response to recent spikes of COVID-19 cases at numerous nursing homes throughout the state.
“We have got to, someway, with all in us, try to calm this down,” Justice said Wednesday during his COVID-19 press briefing.
At least 28 nursing facilities currently have ongoing outbreaks of the virus among residents, some of which have swelled into double digits, according to West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch.
Many nursing homes have already stopped allowing visitations, Crouch said.
The outbreaks at these facilities are probably not linked to visitations, but are “more than likely” being caused by staff members bringing in the virus, Justice said.
“[Staff members are] asymptomatic — don’t have any idea that you’ve gotten it and you bring it in and then it goes right straight like wildfire through the nursing home and we read death after death after death,” he said. “So we’ve got to do something.”
State officials will work to develop a “metric” which will allow visitations at nursing homes that do not have ongoing outbreaks, Justice said.
“I will promise you with all in me that we will work as diligently as we can to have that out very, very, very quickly,” he said. “Not ... something that’s going to be out in a month — something that’s going to be out in days.”
Justice initially restricted nursing home visitations on March 12 and later initiated COVID-19 testing for residents and staff at all of the state’s nursing facilities.
On June 17, Justice allowed limited, by appointment visitations to resume at nursing homes that had been certified by the DHHR.
When asked if he was considering measures to prevent nursing home staff from bringing the virus into facilities, Justice deferred to representatives from the DHHR.
“It’s probably not going to be enough to stop the spread,” Justice said, referring to halting nursing home visitations. “I’d like our DHHR to comment on this. They are working on additional parameters that we can do, and maybe they can discuss it better than I.”
Much of the current spread of the virus is related to out-of-state travel, Crouch said.
“As I stated last week in [the] press briefing on Friday, we know individuals who are part of the community, whether they work in health care or they work at a grocery store, etc., are bringing this disease back to West Virginia after traveling out of state,” he said. “We had a conversation a little early in regards to trying to get some educational efforts out to folks, not only in nursing homes, but in hospitals where we’re seeing more and more staff turn positive with this disease.”
Dr. Ayne Amjad, state health officer, also mentioned “educational efforts” as a tool for preventing the spread of the virus.

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SAN DIEGO - San Diego Gas & Electric will ask the California State Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to increase power rates to offset $379 million in loss for the 2007 wildfires.
SDG&E officials will make the request at a public hearing Monday starting around 2 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Average increase in residential customer bills would be about $2 per month.
Wildfires that devastated thousands of San Diego County residents in 2007 were believed to have been started by SDG&E lines and poles, but the company has never publicly admitted to fault.
Protesters are expected to be waiting for company representatives outside.
“It’s going to mean six years of increased utility rates for a fire that we had nothing to do with causing,” said wildfire survivor Sally Crossno. “We can unite our voices once again like we did at the first protest in 2010 when there were 800 people that showed up. We want that same presence at this protest.”
Thousands of fire victims filed $5.6 billion in claims against the company.
“The ramifications are more than just passing on to rate payers. I will be paying for my own settlement and that wasn’t disclosed to me,” said wildfire survivor Jennifer Betts.

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Russian Banana Fingerling potatoes grow under a relatively small plant, which usually averages under 4 feet. The potatoes are also small - about 4 - 5" and oblong as all fingerlings are, sometimes Crescent shaped.
The skin and flesh are varying shades of light golden yellow. The flesh is fine grained, moist and tender. A favorite of many culinary connoisseurs.
They are fairly easy to grow reaching full maturity at 95-125 days, but can be harvested within 75-80 days.
They originated in the Baltic Region of Russia, although some claim Estonia.
Excellent Storage qualities. Moderate resistance to common scab. Moderate susceptiblity to verticillium wilt. Susceptibile to late blight and leaf roll.
Potatoes aren't started by seed, they're started from Seed potatoes or "slips". Slips are shoots that are grown from a mature tuber. Seed potatoes from a catalog either online or print are generally the best way to go, as supermarket potatoes are treated with a chemical growth inhibitor to prevent sprouting.
The soil should be evenly moist, but not wet or soggy. If the soil is waterlogged when you dig, your seed potatoes will probably rot before they grow. Potatoes are a hardy crop and can tolerate climatic aberrations, light frost etc..,but you should provide some frost-protection for the young plants. A temporary ground cover (ventilated), or mulch.
Full Maturity at 95-125 days. Early [New or Baby] Potatoes at 75-80 days
Color - Skin: Golden Yellow Flesh: Light Yellow Size: Grade C - See Potato Sizes for explanation
Spacing - 10"-12" USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9
Full Sun - at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Height 18-24 Inches Spread 8 - 10 Inches
Soil ph 4.5 - 6.0 Acceptable. 4.8 - 5.5 is optimal. Average Yields.
Potatoes do well in proximity of Beans, Cucumber, Corn, Kohlrabi, Parsnip, Pumpkin, Rutabaga, Squash family, Sunflower, Turnip, Fennel. Horseradish, planted at the edges of the potato patch will provide protection against some insect scourges, as will Marigolds

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Scarborough Athletic have boosted their defensive line by signing Louis Horne from FC United of Manchester.
Horne, 21, will slot straight into Boro’s squad for Saturday’s NCEL Premier trip to Arnold Town.
The centre-half started his career with Bradford City, before moving to a number of clubs in the upper echelons of non-league football.
Boss Rudy Funk said: “Louis is an excellent player and an excellent communicator at the back, as well as being very experienced.
“I would like to thank Karl Marginson of FC United and John Reed, who also helped out with the signing.
“Hopefully Louis will bring that extra bit of steel to our defence that we need.”
Funk is also set to welcome Paddy Miller back into the defence after a knee injury, though Dave Kemp is struggling to be fit after picking up a similar knock against Maltby on Wednesday night.


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Mark received the B.F.A. degree from the University of Kansas in 1986 and was awarded the M.F.A. degree in Printmaking from Indiana University in 1990. He now resides in the windy solitude of Laramie, Wyoming where he teaches printmaking at the University of Wyoming and exhibits nationally and internationally. An exploration of “wild” and “domestic” through human-equine interactions and behavior within groups of horses informs his most recent work in drawing and printmaking processes.


WAE Technologies has delivered a battery to Australia, ready to be installed in a prototype zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck that Fortescue is developing with Liebherr.
The 1.4MWh prototype power system is a bespoke design intended for integration into the 240-tonne mining haul truck.
A team of 50 engineers and technicians developed the power system, which weighs 15 tonnes, measures 3.6m long, 1.6m wide and 2.4m high, and is made up of eight sub-packs, each with 36 modules, all individually cooled and each with its own battery management system.
It has an energy storage of 1.4MWH, the ability to fast-charge in 30 minutes and capacity to regenerate power as it drives downhill.
The battery has now arrived at Fortescue’s workshop in Perth, Western Australia, and will be assembled and installed, before it is transported to the Pilbara for testing on site in 2023.
Mark Hutchinson, Fortescue Future Industries EO said, “The battery system, designed for our zero emission battery electric mining haul trucksC is an important part of our strategy to reach real zero terrestrial emissions (Scope 1 and 2) across our iron operations by 2030
“WAE’s battery expertise compliments FFI’s green hydrogen projects and cements Fortescue as a leader in the technologies needed for the green energy transition.”
Craig Wilson, WAE Technologies CEO said, “This high-performance power system not only boasts the highest energy storage of its kind, but will also be the first to offer 30-min fast charging.
“Powered solely by renewable energy, it will help prevent enormous amounts of fossil fuel from being used in the mining industry, with the goal to not compromise the vehicle’s load capacity.”


The constantly increasing transport of goods and people pollutes the climate and the health of the population in North Rhine Westphalia (NRW) with vehicle emissions. The use of hydrogen fuel cells can make a positive contribution both to environmentally friendly mobility and logistics and to the supply of regenerative energy (sector coupling). However, there are currently no hydrogen-based complete vehicle concepts for series use in passenger cars. Furthermore, the power densities are still too low for demanding mobility applications such as flying. In addition, there is no manufacturing process for fuel cells in large quantities, which means that system costs are too high for high market penetration.
The FlyGo project develops coherent concepts for series application in passenger cars, increasing power densities and cost-effective production. For the first time in the FlyGo project, a battery-powered electric series vehicle from NRW will be equipped with a fuel cell range extender to improve the range and overall energy balance. Both the integrability as well as production requirements and vehicle characteristics are investigated. Not the single system Rang Extender is considered, but a mobility concept of the future for NRW is developed on the basis of a complete vehicle. In combination, a new fuel cell concept for high power densities will be developed based on microfluidics and a methanol electrolyzer. Based on this, mobility concepts for environmentally friendly, electrified short-haul aircraft or drones will be developed, with which on the one hand further regions can be connected to air traffic and on the other hand the traffic load on roads can be reduced. In order to create the basis for the economical production of fuel cells for both applications, the FlyGo project is also developing a consistent concept for the mass production of fuel cells in NRW. An interdisciplinary consortium from NRW will use these contents to create the conditions for hydrogen-based mobility and logistics. This is expected to create a high added value for environmentally friendly mobility and logistics, climate protection and NRW as a business location.
This project is funded by the European Union and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
15.10.2018 - 14.10.2021
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Projektträger Jülich (PtJ) | Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH


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For the Argentine Alfajores dough
To prepare the Argentine alfajores cookies first mix the flour with the cornflour and baking powder.
Beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla sugar and extract and the butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture to make a smooth dough.
Wrap in clingfilm and chill for approx. 1 hour in the fridge.
For the Argentine Alfajores filling
Melt the butter in a high-sided not-stick pan.
Add the sugar, vanilla sugar and extract and a pinch of salt and let caramelize briefly.
Stir in the cream and milk, dissolving the caramel.
Simmer over a medium heat for approx. 45 minutes to form a thick cream, stirring at least every five minutes.
The dulce de leche is ready when it drips slowly from the spoon.
Heat the oven to 190°C (180°C in a fan oven, gas 5.
Divide the dough into 4-5 portions.
Leaving the remaining the dough in the fridge, roll out one portion at a time on a floured surface to a thickness of approx. 4 mm.
Cut out biscuits of 4-5 cm diameter and place them on baking trays lined with baking parchment, repeating this step until all the dough is used up.
Bake the full trays one at a time for approx. 10 minutes until the biscuits are pale yellow.
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on a wire rack.
Spread 1/2 - 1 tbsp of the caramel cream on half the biscuits and place a second biscuit on top, pressing down so that a little of the cream comes out at the sides.
Roll the edges of the biscuits in coconut flakes.
Eat the Argentine alfajores cookies at once or pack into a box with a tightly-fitting lid and keep in the fridge.

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All of these factors come into play when getting Burns, KS homeowner’s insurance quotes. If you want to keep your costs as low as possible, consider choosing a policy with less coverage or with a higher deductible. Just make sure that you fully understand how these decisions will affect you if you ever need to file a claim. You may find it more beneficial to go for a policy that offers more coverage or a lower deductible so that you don’t have to come up with a lot of money on your own if something does eventually happen to your home.
To get the best savings on your Burns, Kansas coverage for your home, make sure to use our comparison tool. Enter your Zip Code below and get the list of the best Kansas insurers.
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A house is a large degree of duty, so you have to have the appropriate insurance policies. But, if you are unfamiliar with home owner's insurance policy, there may possibly be some things you do not recognize. As you examine insurers, guidelines and deals, don't forget these basic suggestions.
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The origin of the Aloe Vera plant is believed to be in Sudan, and its properties have been valued and used for over 6,000 years and recognized by many civilizations, including the Egyptians, Spanish, Persians, Greeks, Japanese, Italians, Africans, and Indians.
In ancient Egypt, Aloe Vera was known as the ‘Plant of Immortality’, as its amazing medicinal properties have been used to treat all kinds of diseases and health ailments. The ancient Egyptians even drew this plant on the tombs of pharaohs.
Here are some of its powerful medicinal qualities in terms of skin health:
Heals Burns Quickly- In 1959, the FDA approved this herb as a natural method to heal burns. Research has shown that it heals burns in a fast and safe way.
Prevents Wrinkles and Improves Skin- Studies have confirmed that Aloe Vera can slow down the aging of the skin, prevents wrinkles, and improves the elasticity of the skin.
Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties- Aloe Vera is rich in antioxidants known as polyphenols, and strong natural antibacterial compounds, that relieve skin infections.
Treats Canker Sores- This beneficial herb accelerates the healing of canker sores or mouth ulcer, reduces their size, and alleviates the pain they cause.
Reduces Dental Plaque- Aloe Vera effectively fights oral diseases, and reduces plaque as efficiently as commercial mouthwashes.
Relieves sunburns- It soothes the pain and redness due to sunburns and relieves skin irritations.
Here is a list of several other health benefits of this miraculous herb:
- Improves digestion
- Soothes Acid Reflux
- Lowers Cholesterol and Triglycerides levels
- Improves heart health
- Boosts immunity
- Treats constipation and irritable bowel syndrome
- Relieves joint and muscle pain
- Prevents oxidative stress
- Treats gum diseases
- Improves oxygenation of the blood
- Treats PMS symptoms and menstrual pain
- Relieves nausea
- Inhibits cancerous growth
- Treats hair loss and improves hair health
- Soothes arthritis pain
- Lowers high blood sugar levels
To enjoy all these benefits of this herb, you can buy aloe Vera plants at the local plant nursery or online, or purchase Aloe Vera products and gel from the local supermarkets, and pharmacies.
Aloe Vera can be ingested, and topically applied to the skin. You can also combine it with other natural ingredients in order to make it a regular part of your health or beauty routine.


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However, at this juncture, I would like to request you to add a small paragraph to the discussion section regarding the "future prospect of this study". You may also self declare some of the shortcomings which could not be accommodated in this manuscript such as metabolic labeling and characterization of the metabolites by MALDI-MS. At least pointing these aspects will really make this manuscript a perfect one. Please pay attention on the language, grimmer and spellings at this stage and if possible, by a native English speaker.
I congratulate once again to you for considering PeerJ as a suitable journal for your manuscript.
Your MS is now reviewed by 3 independent experts. While the manuscript is of general interest, I believe that there are some additional experiments and extensive rewriting is needed before the MS can be finally accepted. In general, there is concern/suggestions about the detection of metabolic intermediates and shading light on the bio-chemical pathway involved in such. I personally believe that addition of such points will highly improve your manuscript quality.
It is an interesting piece of work and the findings were represented with great clarity in the language and with the help of tables and figures. The article needs some minor corrections in the text and a few clarifications. One of the reference mentioned in text is missing in the bibliography.
The experiments were carefully designed to address the hypothesis. But sample processing for GC-MS analysis and MS programming information should be shared in detail.
The manuscript entitled with “Pharmacophagy in green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae: Chrysopa spp.)” submitted by Aldrich et al. is a good manuscript with potential, but not satisfactory at this stage due to several problems. In this manuscript the authors have attempted to investigate/compare the endogenous production of a pheromone in male in wild type and laboratory conditions. The findings are of interest, but lacks proper controls and references and further experimental data is required to justify their conclusions.
Here are some of the general and specific comments:
a) Abstract is not well written and lengthy. It need to be shortened and made precise.
b) The exact objective/s of the study is not clear and need to be mentioned in the light of proper citations.
c) The application side of this study (potential pest control etc.) need to be discussed in the context properly.
d) Introduction section is poorly written and it needs extensive modification.
e) The organization of results section need editing and rearrangement. The figures must be organized from bigger to smaller scale such as animal, gland and extracts and small compounds.
a) In some context, the authors claim is without based on any specific experimental data. The authors have discussed about the “chemical reaction” but have not provided any evidence in support of that. To prove this idea more experimental evidences are required.
b) To understand the basis of chemical structure determined, the NMR/MALDI-MS data will be required.
c) The authors should “confirm” their claim by using a proper “metabolic labelling” experiment where a precursor with radio-labelled/spin-labelled isotope. Such a probe can be added in the food and production of the derivatives in laboratory conditions should be analysed.
d) The possible bio-chemical pathway involved in such process of Pheromone production should be indicated and discussed in details.
This paper reports the Goldeneyed lacewing males, Chrysopa oculata (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), which produces (1R,2S,5R,8R)-iridodial as
an aggregate from specialized dermal glands on the abdomen. It was also shown that seemingly normal laboratory-reared males of C. oculata do not produce iridodial. Feeding studies with C. oculata further demonstrate that males of these predatory insects fed one of the common aphid sex pheromone components, (1R,4aS,7S,7aR)- nepetalactol, sequester this compound and convert it to the stereochemically correct lacewing pheromone isomer of iridodial. The experimental designs were mostly carried out correctly. This present manuscript fits well Peer J readership’s interests and may become suitable for publications, however, few more additional experiments can covert this manuscript a much better one.
The authors should provide quantitative and qualitative data on the pheromone produced by individual animals and also a time point distribution (how much is produced in each day). Identifying the metabolic intermediates is also important.
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Aktivitas malam was properly arranged by the ever kindhearted hostess! Sebab aku sedang dalam fasa mengibar white flag, jadi harus Berry & Imot jak yang buka puasa.
Kampung Daun ambience is really a place worth visitng! Situated in the deep hills north of Bandung; it is a unique cafe I would highly recommend this place for you people out there...if u happened to plan ur holiday to Bandung.
I super love the environment. The smell of the nature that surround the restaurant make the mood even more dramatic. View during the late evening is the best; ever! Bunyi cengkerik sangat menarik jiwa.
Reached the place a bit early hence I took the opportunity snapping few pictures. Untuk kenang2an.
Souvenir shop at the entrance.
The sounds of the running water certainly put my mind to peace. Kampung Daun is a suitable place to run away from the hustle & bustle of city life.
Menu. Price-wise. I am a satisfied customer.
Hut for a larger group of people.
At that time, nature works at its best. Greatest element to heal my wound.
My dinner. Makan ala tembolok walau siang sudah mencekik terlebih kadar.
This is how it looks like when the sun sets down.
After dinner, we went down the hill. Heading back to the central city of Bandung. Baru perasan kaki bengkak sebab banyak berjalan. So Imot brought me to a reflexology shop. There, they call it saloon. Fuh, sangat lega after sesi mengurut. And murah pula tu; lagi berbaloi2.
Spring Reflexology...insya Allah akan jejak ke sini lagi. Servis tip top memang susah untuk dilupa.

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Miami Dolphins fans eager to know what jersey number rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will wear in upcoming seasons finally have their answer.
The Dolphins tweeted out a series of numbers for the team’s crop of rookies and free agents, and it disclosed that the former Alabama standout Miami selected with the fifth pick in the 2020 NFL draft will wear No. 1.
Tagovailoa wore No. 13 during his three seasons at Alabama, but that number belonged to Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, and Tagovailoa made it clear he’d never ask the franchise to unretire Marino’s number so he could wear it.
"I’m not too worried about what number I have. I understand No. 13 is retired, and it should be,” Tagovailoa said on draft night. “Dan Marino, he’s the goat. He’s like the mayor out there and I have much respect for him.”
Tagovailoa did wear No. 11 in high school, but Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker has owned the number for the past five seasons.
No. 2 was an option for Tagovailoa, but that number was worn by punter Matt Haack, and No. 3 is already occupied by fellow quarterback Josh Rosen.
So No. 1 it was, and his jersey is already on sale on the Miami Dolphins website for $99.99.
Austin Jackson, the USC left tackle the Dolphins selected with the draft’s 18th pick, will wear No. 73.
Auburn cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, who the Dolphins selected with the 30th pick in the 2020 draft, will wear No. 46.
Offensive lineman Robert Hunt, who was the 39th pick, will wear No. 68, and Georgia offensive linemen Solomon Kindley, Miami’s fourth-round pick, will wear No. 66.
Defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, Miami’s second second-round pick, will wear No. 98.
Safety Brandon Jones, the former Texas standout the Dolphins selected in the third round, will wear No. 45.
Defensive linemen Jason Strowbridge will wear No. 58, and Curtis Weaver will wear No. 96.
Long snapper Blake Ferguson, the Dolphins’ sixth-round pick, will wear No. 50, and tailback Malcolm Perry, the Navy standout the Dolphins used a seventh-round pick to select, will wear No. 10.
The Dolphins also announced the numbers for the veterans Miami added this offseason.
Tailbacks Matt Breida will wear No. 20, and Jordan Howard will wear No. 34.
Cornerback Byron Jones will wear No. 24. He wore 31 during his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, but that number belongs to cornerback Ken Webster.
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy will wear No. 53, which happens to be the same number he wore in New England. That number became available when Miami waived defensive tackler Gerald Willis last month.
Linebacker Elandon Roberts will wear No. 44, and Kamu Grugier-Hill will wear No. 51.
Offensive linemen Ereck Flowers will wear No. 75 and Ted Karras will wear No. 67.
Pass rusher Shaq Lawson will wear No. 90, which happens to be the same number he wore in Buffalo. That number became available last week when Miami traded Charles Harris to the Falcons for a 2021 seventh-round pick. And Emmanuel Ogbah will wear No. 91. He wore 90 during his time in Kansas City.
Tight end Michael Roberts will wear No. 89, safety Clayton Fejedelem will wear No. 42, and safety Kavon Frazier will wear No. 35.
Cornerback Ryan Lewis switched from No. 24 to No. 29. Tailback Patrick Laird switched from No. 42 to 32, and tailback De’Lance Turner changed from 34 to 41. Linebacker James Crawford changed his number from 51 to 57.

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Persimmon Crumb Cake
The crumb cake - to my mind - is a fixture of America's baking scene. I didn't eat it growing up, but I did eat crumbles and teacakes - so the combination from fork to palette, feels friendly & familiar. Crumb cakes (or coffee cakes, as they're ironically called) involve a buttery cinnamon cake, topped with a simple sugar crumble and sweet drizzle. They're perfect with coffee, but really in anyone's afternoon cake-canon.
My grandmother made steamed persimmon puddings growing up, and they remain one of my favourite childhood desserts. This cake is an homage to those moist autumnal puddings, given a "snacking cake" twist.
- 2 ripe persimmons (at least tender to touch), peeled & pureed into 230g pulp
- 140g bobs 1:1 gluten-free flour blend (I make my own)
- 150g castor sugar
- 90g almond meal/flour
- 90g brown rice flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- pinch of salt
- 100g vegan butter, melted (or substitute for light flavoured vegetable oil)
- 125ml unsweetened plant milk (less added gums the better)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- handful walnuts, roughly chopped
- 50g vegan butter, fridge cold
- 40g brown sugar
- 30g castor sugar
- 60g brown rice flour
- 50g almond meal/flour
- 10g vegan butter OR unscented coconut oil, melted
- 50g icing sugar
- drop of boiling water
- Preheat your oven to 160C/320F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the bobs 1:1 flour blend, castor sugar, almond meal, brown rice flour, cinnamon, raising agents & salt. Make a well in the centre, and add the persimmon puree, melted butter, plant milk and vanilla. Whisk from the centre outwards until combined into a smooth, thick-ish batter. Fold through the chopped walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, add the Crumb quantities of butter and sugar and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined. Add the brown rice flour & almond meal and pinch together with clean fingers into a crumb topping. You're after a lumpy, uneven texture.
- Spread the batter into a 19cm/7.5inch square tin (or equivalent). Sprinkle the Crumble mixture over the top of the cake, covering the surface evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean, the cake has come away from the sides of the tin somewhat and has a slight amount of resistance when pushed with your finger. Leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before removing and setting aside on a cooling rack.
- Once the cake is room temperature make the Drizzle by combining the melted butter/oil with the icing sugar, adding a few drops of boiling water as you go to form a milk-shake consistency icing. Drizzle over the cooled cake with a spoon/fork and leave to set for 5 minutes before slicing & serving.


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As the news media widely reported on Tuesday, North Korea threatened to attack the U.S. territory of Guam as a means of sending a warning signal to the United States. The reclusive country's threats toward Guam are certainly disconcerting and have also likely led many Americans to contemplate whether North Korea actually poses a threat to the continental United States as well.
The question of whether or not North Korea veritably poses a threat to the continental United States is certainly complicated. The general answer, however, is likely "probably not." That being said, North Korea's threats are certainly not entirely empty. It has seemingly developed an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that can reach the United States, as well as reportedly created a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit on an ICBM. However, despite these alarming new capabilities, many experts nonetheless believe that North Korea does not constitute a veritable threat to the Untied States.
First and foremost, despite reportedly possessing the capability to strike the United States with a missile, many experts agree that doing so would essentially be "suicidal" for the North Korean regime. If the country did attack the U.S., the retaliatory attack would very likely be so detrimental that the country would be largely destroyed. As Business Insider pointed out the North Korean regime is completely aware of this notion and as a result, intentionally behave in a strategic way that allows the country to acquire what it desires without engaging in any type of military campaign.
Many defense and foreign affairs experts believe that North Korea continues to enhance its nuclear arsenal and engage in missile tests as a way of self-preservation to deter other countries from attacking it — not because it truly wishes to attack other countries. As a senior U.S. defense official working in nuclear deterrence told the publication, "Their primary concern is regime survival, [not warfare]."
On top of that, North Korea's threat to the U.S. is limited because of the United States' missile defense system. The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system was specifically designed to target missiles like those that could be launched by North Korea. The system has been tested and successfully thwarted missiles in simulations, though as everal analysts pointed out to HuffPost, simulations do not always mimic reality.
Nevertheless, experts remain confident that the U.S. can successfully defend itself against any North Korean attack. General Lori Robinson, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, told HuffPost that her agency "remains unwavering in our confidence that we can fully defend the United States against this ballistic missile threat.”
Finally, even if a North Korean missile were to thwart the U.S.'s ballistic missile defense system, the U.S. would likely not face an existential threat from the attack. As a recent article in The National Interest indicated, a missile attack in the U.S. would certainly be utterly devastating and awful. However, due to our large geographic size, it is highly unlikely that it would threaten the U.S.' continued existence (like a U.S. attack on North Korea would).
Nonetheless, while it seems unlikely that North Korea is a true threat to the U.S. — at least for now — this certainly does not mean that one should not be concerned about North Korea's weaponry. North Korea certainly poses a much more significant threat to nearby countries, including Japan and South Korea, with whom the U.S. has mutual defense pacts. Moreover, a country's possession of nuclear weapons should never be taken lightly, especially considering the rogue and sometimes unpredictable nature of the North Korean regime.
That being said, current circumstances seem to dictate that an attack from North Korea on continental U.S. soil would be highly unlikely. Though it is, of course, always incredibly important for the U.S. to be prepared for any potential threat it may encounter from North Korea, both on its own soil and in regards to its allies.


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