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A lawyer for the woman accused of murdering Darlene L. Haynes and stealing her unborn baby two years ago asked a judge today to dismiss the charges. Louis P. Aloise said Ms. Corey's mere possession of Ms. Haynes' child did not connect her to the killing and was not even enough to establish the crime of kidnapping.
A lawyer for the woman accused of murdering Darlene L. Haynes and stealing her unborn baby two years ago asked a judge today to dismiss the charges.
Judge Janet Kenton-Walker presided over a Worcester Superior Court hearing on a motion to dismiss murder and child kidnapping charges against Julie A. Corey in the death of the 23-year-old Ms. Haynes, whose body was discovered July 27, 2009, in her apartment at 94 Southgate St.
Judge Kenton-Walker took the motion under advisement and continued Ms. Corey's case to Jan. 12.
Ms. Haynes was eight months pregnant when she was killed, and the fetus was missing when her body was found in a closet in her apartment, wrapped in blankets, cloths and shower curtains. An autopsy determined that she died from multiple depressed skull fractures caused by blunt force trauma to the head, asphyxiation by an electrical cord found wrapped around her neck and a 9-inch incision in her abdomen, according to prosecutors.
When the mattress in her bedroom was overturned by investigators, the underside was soaked in blood, according to police.
Ms. Corey, 37, formerly of 3 Henry Terrace, was identified by police as the last person to be seen with Ms. Haynes. She reportedly gave her a ride to a package store on July 23, 2009.
Two days after the discovery of Ms. Haynes' body, Ms. Corey and her boyfriend, Alex Dion, were located by authorities at a shelter in Plymouth, N.H. With them was a newborn baby girl later determined through DNA testing to be Ms. Haynes' child.
In their motion to dismiss the charges against Ms. Corey, her lawyers, Louis P. Aloise and Michael C. Wilcox, contended that the evidence put before the grand jury was insufficient to support the indictments and that the prosecution's presentation of evidence was incomplete and misleading.
One of the things missing from the presentation, Mr. Aloise argued at today's hearing, was “evidence directly linking Julie Corey to the homicide.”
Mr. Aloise said he did not dispute that Ms. Haynes was killed in the manner described for the grand jury and that his client was later found with Ms. Haynes' child. But mere possession of the child did not connect her to the killing and was not even enough to establish the crime of kidnapping, according to the defense lawyer.
Assistant District Attorney Thomas E. Landry asked the judge to deny the motion.
In his written opposition to the dismissals, Mr. Landry said there was evidence given to the grand jurors that Ms. Corey “faked” her own pregnancy and lied about giving birth to a child prior to the discovery of Ms. Haynes' body and was the last person seen with Ms. Haynes before she was killed.
Investigators determined that Ms. Haynes bought wine coolers after being given a ride to a package store by Ms. Corey on July 23, 2009, according to Mr. Landry. Ms. Corey's fingerprint was discovered on a wine cooler bottle found by police in the victim's bedroom after she was killed, he said.
“Contrary to the defendant's contention, that there was no eyewitness to her murdering the victim and cutting the baby from her body does not render the evidence insufficient to establish probable cause where circumstantial evidence may constitute proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” the prosecutor wrote.
Mr. Landry told Judge Kenton-Walker the grand jurors could have reasonably inferred that Ms. Corey killed Ms. Haynes so she could steal her unborn baby.
Judge Kenton-Walker said she wound render a decision after reading a transcript of the grand jury testimony.

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Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, a bitcoin critic, acknowledges he was wrong about the cryptocurrency market. He now states: “It is reasonable to believe that in the months ahead, you will see us engage in cryptocurrency market creating.”
Citadel Enters the Cryptocurrency Market
In an interview with Bloomberg’s David Rubenstein on Thursday, billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of financial services firm Citadel, discussed cryptocurrency and his company’s plan to enter the field.
The multibillionaire executive has always been sceptical about bitcoin. He previously characterised the rush to adopt cryptocurrencies as a “jihadist rallying cry” against the United States dollar. He told CNBC in 2017 that bitcoin possesses “many of the characteristics of the tulip bulb mania.” Additionally, he stated, “I am concerned that people who purchase bitcoins may not fully comprehend what they are doing.”
Griffin made news last November when he paid $43.2 million for a rare copy of the United States Constitution at a Sotheby’s auction, defeating ConstitutionDAO.
He was questioned about Citadel’s plans to trade or develop markets in cryptocurrency. “To the extent that we are assisting institutions and investors with portfolio allocation issues, we must seriously consider being a crypto market maker,” he responded, elaborating:
It’s reasonable to suppose that in the months ahead, you’ll see us engage in cryptocurrency market making.
Citadel was founded in 1990 and currently has two core operations. Citadel is the first, one of the largest hedge funds in the world, managing more than $38 billion in assets. The other is Citadel Securities, which is the leading market maker for individual and institutional clients in stocks, options, and interest rate swaps. The firm is responsible for 40% of all stock dealings in the United States.
Griffin also conceded Thursday that he was wrong about his cryptocurrency prediction.
“Over the last 15 years, cryptocurrency has been one of the great financial tales. And, to be clear, I was in the naysayer side at that time period,” the CEO disclosed, adding:
However, the crypto market now has a market valuation of approximately $2 trillion in round digits, indicating that I was incorrect on this call.
Nonetheless, the Citadel CEO clarified: “I retain my doubt, but hundreds of millions of people in our planet today disagree.”
Disclaimer: These are the writer’s opinions and should not be considered investment advice. Readers should do their own research.


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Located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, Odessa enjoys warm summers to go with its glorious sandy beaches. Odessa is also famed for its cosmopolitan city life and elegant neo-classical architecture. The biggest draw of the city itself is the Old Town which is abundant in grand buildings and boulevards designed with a certain Mediterranean flair. The Old Town is also dotted with perfectly manicured parks most notably the City Garden (Gorodskoy Sad), where visitors can enjoy a picnic by the musical fountain and watch some outdoor theater.
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Odessa enjoys a warm temperate climate which is much more pleasant all year round than the continental climate of Kiev. Peak season is during the city’s summer months from June to September when visitors can expect sunny beach weather and warm sea waters. It’s cheaper to travel outside of these times, however, and the best time to get a deal but enjoy mild weather would be during the shoulder seasons of April – May or September – October. On the 2nd September Odessa enjoys its city birthday and prices may be more expensive during this weekend. On the 1st April the comedy festival can also see prices rise as can the Mayday celebrations in early May. However during all of these celebrations the city is a magical place to be.
An extensive public transport system is available in the form of trolleybuses or trams. Passengers can buy tickets from the conductor once aboard. If there is no conductor, exit through the front and pay the driver at end of journey. A minibus is another very common form of transport in the city. There are no stops however, so you will need to hail one. Take a map to show the driver where you need to alight and then pay as you exit the minibus.
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While out on the 2050 tour, Chevy Woods drops a new video for his track "Circumstances." This dope visual features stage footage from the tour and some behind the scenes action as well. This song was featured on his latest project Gangland. Watch the video above.
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Participants who continued to be eligible were invited to a second screening visit, at which the same data as the first visit were recorded again along with alcohol consumption, current medication use, details of previous major illnesses and ongoing chronic conditions, and a more detailed medical history. A fasting venous blood sample was drawn for biochemical and hematological checks and lipoprotein quantification.
At the third screening visit, another blood sample was taken, and the Mini-Mental State Examination and various psychometric tests (Picture-Word Learning Test, Stroop Word Colour Test, Letter Digit Coding Test) were administered. An ECG reading was also performed. Participants then entered a 4-weeks single-blind placebo lead-in period.
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Do you ever feel like you and your employees speak a different language? Communication is the key to a successful employer-employee relationship, but if you are the only one communicating, you accomplish little.
Before you can correct a difficult employee situation, you have to learn the cause. But promoting that conversation can be quite a challenge. Especially if it involves a defensive personality.
Kathleen Boas, of Boas Associates Career Management Center in Kansas City, Mo., suggests following these methods to promote communication:
Use encouraging statements. This shows the person that you are interested in him or her. It also promotes the conversation. Maintain a neutral stance – don't pass judgement – and try to vary your voice intonations.
Restate the employee's ideas. This shows that you're listening and you understand what the person is saying. Focus on the basic ideas and facts being presented.
Clarify the discussion. This will give you more information and expose the employee to other opinions. It also clarifies the points for both parties. Try restating the wrong interpretation; it will force him to explain further. Always ask questions.
Reflect on the discussion. This shows empathy. For example: "You seem upset." It helps the other person evaluate his feelings after hearing someone else express them.
Summarize the conversation. Review the progress and pull together the important ideas and facts addressed. It will establish the basis for future discussion. Try restating major ideas and feelings, "These seem to be the key ideas you've expressed..."
Reframe the issue. The goal here is to change a negative perspective the person may hold by removing emotional terminology. Draw the focus away from a specific position or interest. "The noise seems to be a problem," rather than, "He's too noisy."
Validate the conflict. This acknowledges the person's worth and shows appreciation for his efforts. An example could be, "I appreciate your willingness to resolve this matter."
Promoting employee communication means being a good listener as well. Ask open-ended questions. "Such questions gather facts rather than shoving a biased opinion down someone's throat," says Boas. Exchange information freely.
Try to keep blaming statements to yourself. If you tend to be quick to judge, you're likely to dismiss an employee's unique strengths and abilities, she notes. Try not to make assumptions. Instead, make your goal to better understand how your employees think.
If you're dealing with a defensive person, it may be useful to implement the stop-and-check technique. Call a timeout when you don't think the person understood your point. Don't continue until you're sure you have gotten the actual meaning across.
Keep your cool. Buying into a defensive conversation will only create more problems. Don't use angry paybacks, recommends Boas.
Finally, release any resentments or the problem is bound to persist. "Resentments sink even the sturdiest relationships," says Boas.
With a little practice and a lot of patience, you can become an excellent listener, allowing you to build successful relationships with your employees.

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Activity Being Avoided: writing curriculum
Music In My Head: Toy Boy by Mika (No comments on my musical taste, please. I have no control over what gets in my head.)
Tea Being Drunk: wild berry
Books Being Read: Slaughter House Five by Kurt Vonnegut (a book I’ve always meant to read and am now having to because a student is reading it for school)
So, I always have to have a thing to keep me going: something new and edgy and passionate that I can think about when life gets dull. (Of course, what I define as “new and edgy” may not seem quite so new and edgy to most people. You’ll have to try to see if from my perspective. Good luck.) When I was 20, it was modern Canadian literature; when I was 30, it was alternative education; now in my 40’s, it’s mostly writing but arts in general. These little bursts of excitement eventually get assimilated into the Sheila essence, and then I have to find something else to rock my little mind.
Right now, Israel is rocking me.
There has always been a certain appeal to Israel. It has all the things that I love: religion, history, politics, conflict (which I like for its effect on art, not because I enjoy watching people make each other bleed). The languages are beautiful, and the landscape is the complete opposite of Ontario. These things all make for excellent contemplation.
I fell over Israel by accident — as I tend to do with most of the interesting things in life. My daughter’s Grade 12 Writers’ Craft teacher introduced me to Etgar Keret by way of The Nimrod Flipout. Delicious. So I had to hunt down anything I could find in English. While surfing the internet for his stories, I then discovered Haim Tabakman: Eyes Wide Open is very good, but Raptures of Daily Existence made me feel so freaking irritated that it inspired a story. (Shall let you know when it’s finished.) Then the last issue of Canadian Art had an announcement for an Adi Nes exhibit that’s coming up in May.
I don’t think I can yet explain what it is about these artists that appeals to me so much: the juxtaposition of the old and the new? the fusion of the old and the new? the edge they put on everyday things like dinner and Bible stories?
The more I “research” (we can use that term very loosely — perhaps “immerse myself in” or “play around in” would be more appropriate) modern Israeli arts, the more I like. And the happier I get. And the less paid work I get accomplished because time just zips by when you have to write something down before you forget it. But that’s the way life goes, ’cause there’s no way to survive the banalities of the day unless you have something to bribe yourself with.
And I choose to bribe myself with one of the oldest cultures in existence. I’m okay with being a little slow on the uptake.


Microsoft Reports a Big Leap Forward for DNA Data Storage
It looks like a test tube with dried salt at the bottom, but Microsoft says it could be the future of data storage. The company reported today that it had written roughly 200 megabytes of data, including War and Peace and 99 other literary classics, into DNA.
Researchers have demonstrated that digital data can be stored in DNA before, but Microsoft says none have written so much of it into DNA at once.
DNA is a good storage medium because data can be written into molecules more densely than the basic elements of conventional storage technologies can pack it in, says Karin Strauss, Microsoft's lead researcher on the project, which also involves researchers from the University of Washington. Right now the technique is expensive and finicky, but the company hopes to piggyback on the plunging costs of tools for creating and reading out DNA driven by the biotech industry. DNA is seen as a potential replacement for magnetic tape, which is the standard mechanism for long-term data stores today.
“The company is interested in learning whether we can create an end-to-end system that can store information, that’s automated, and can be used for enterprise storage, based on DNA,” says Strauss.
Strauss says the project is motivated by the fact that electronic storage devices are not improving as quickly as the amount of data we use grows. “If you look at current projections, we can’t store all the information we want with devices at the cost that they are,” she says.
IDC predicts that the worldwide total of stored digital data will hit 16 trillion gigabytes next year, most of it housed in huge data centers. Strauss estimates that a shoebox worth of DNA could hold the equivalent of roughly 100 giant data centers.
DNA can also be remarkably durable, particularly when kept cool and dry. In March, researchers announced that they had partially reconstructed the genomes of ancient humans whose bones had been in a Spanish cave for more than 400,000 years. In contrast, the magnetic tape that is the best long-term data storage option today lasts only a few decades before starting to degrade.
Storing data in DNA requires translating the 1s and 0s of binary digital files into long strings of the four different nucleotides, or bases, that make up DNA strands and write out the genetic code. In 2012, Harvard molecular biologist George Church wrote a 50,000-word book totaling less than a megabyte of data into DNA and printed it onto a glass chip smaller than a pollen grain. This year he reported having encoded 22 megabytes of digital data.
Microsoft says it has now written almost 10 times as much digital data into a collection of millions of pieces of DNA, each 150 bases long.
Reinhard Heckel, a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, Berkeley, who has worked on how to store data in DNA, calls that "impressive." But he says that the largest obstacle to making DNA data storage useful is the cost, because making custom DNA molecules is expensive. "For people to really pick it up, you need to store something cheaper than on tape, and that’s going to be hard," says Heckel.
Microsoft won’t disclose details of what it spent to make its 200-megabyte DNA data store, which required about 1.5 billion bases. But Twist Bioscience, which synthesized the DNA, typically charges 10 cents for each base. Commercially available synthesis can cost as little as .04 cents per base. Reading out a million bases costs roughly a penny.
Strauss is confident that the costs of reading and writing DNA will plunge significantly in coming years. She says there is already evidence that they are falling faster than the cost of fabricating transistors did over the past 50 years, a trend that has been the engine of much innovation in computing.
It would have cost about $10 million to sequence a human genome in 2007 but close to only $1,000 in 2015.
Geoffrey Hinton tells us why he’s now scared of the tech he helped build
“I have suddenly switched my views on whether these things are going to be more intelligent than us.”
Meet the people who use Notion to plan their whole lives
The workplace tool’s appeal extends far beyond organizing work projects. Many users find it’s just as useful for managing their free time.
Learning to code isn’t enough
Historically, learn-to-code efforts have provided opportunities for the few, but new efforts are aiming to be inclusive.
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HBOs House of the Dragon failed to make it to Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week of August 15-21 – but only because it was only available a few hours before the weekly count ended.
According to Nielsen, the Game of Thrones prequel amassed 327 million minutes of watch time on HBO Max in the few hours following its August 21 premiere at 9:00 PM. The streaming ranking measures viewing from Monday to Sunday, but even with that short span of time, House of the Dragon cracked the top 10 almost all week: the number 10 acquired series for August 15-21 was the Canadian drama Hartland at 422 million minutes of viewing time.
(In future charts, House of the Dragon will be part of the acquired series rankings, as Nielsen considers the show’s first airing on the HBO cable channel.)
The series premiere will run for 65 minutes, which equates to an average of approximately 5.03 million viewers — more than twice as many as the show’s first broadcast on the linear channel and half of its nearly 10 million viewers which HBO claimed for the show. opening night (it also had some on-air reruns).
Game of Thrones also improved week-to-week leading up to House of the Dragon, up 30 percent and 559 million minutes of watch time.
Netflix’s the sandman repeated as the No. 1 original series, although its 946 million minutes of viewership dropped about 32 percent from week to week. Weird stuff (919 million minutes) dropped below the billion-minute mark for the first time since season four premiered in late May. Your own competition (574 million) posted a 76 percent increase over the premiere week.
The premiere of She-Hulk: Lawyer on Disney+ landed outside the top 10 original series, meaning the first episode (which premiered on August 18) amassed less than 395 million minutes of watch time — the figure for the 10th-place show, Instant dream home on Netflix.
NCIS led the acquired show rankings for the week with 810 million minutes of watch time – but based on the start of House of the Dragon, there will be a new #1 the following week.
Nielsen’s streaming ratings are for viewing on TV sets only and not for minutes viewed on computers or mobile devices. The ratings only measure US audiences, not other countries, and currently only include Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video. The best streaming series for August 15-21 are below.
1. the sandman (Netflix), 946 million minutes viewed
2. Weird stuff (Netflix), 919 million minutes
3. Never have I ever (Netflix), 883 million
4. Lock & Key (Netflix), 776 million
5. untold (Netflix), 630 million
6. Virgin River (Netflix), 629 million
7. Your own competition (Prime video), 574 million
8. echoes (Netflix), 524 million
9. Only murders in the building (Hulu), 415 million
10. Instant dream home (Netflix), 395 million
1. NCIS (Netflix), 810 million minutes
2. Grey’s Anatomy (Netflix), 702 million
3. bluey (Disney+), 681 million
4. coconut melon (Netflix), 602 million
5. Game of Thrones (HBO Max), 559 million
6. The Big Bang Theory (HBO Max), 475 million
7. friends (HBO Max), 467 million
8. Riverdale (Netflix), 454 million
9. supernatural (Netflix), 432 million
10. Hartland (Netflix), 422 million


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So many of us enjoy having a small bite to tide us over between meals, or for something to keep from waking up to a rumbly tummy overnight.
But when it comes to managing kidney disease, how do we know what makes a kidney friendly snack?
There may already be factors you need to watch for when it comes to your best kidney friendly diet. So let’s talk about some things to look at when it comes to making a snack kidney friendly!
I really can’t say this enough. Fiber is so huge for our health, and most of us don’t get enough of it.
Fiber helps with blood sugars, blood pressure, and keeping a healthy gut. It can also help in regulating our potassium levels!
The American Heart Association recommends 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day to come from food (read: not supplements). Dividing that across our meals and a snack, we can see it easily split throughout the day!
- Breakfast: 8-10 grams
- Snack: 5-7 grams
- Lunch: 8-10 grams
- Dinner: 8-10 grams
- Snack: 5-7 grams
This is a simple way of breaking down how fiber could be divided across the day without feeling overwhelming! It’s also important to note that our body does best when we spread the fiber across the day and not lump it into one large meal. That can be a lot of bathroom trips, or in some cases, fewer!
Sources of fiber in a kidney friendly diet
There are different kinds of fiber, both of which can help and be a part of a kidney friendly diet.
Soluble fiber is a type of fiber that is found in fruits (like berries, apples), grains (like oatmeal) and legumes (beans). This fiber helps slow down blood sugar absorption to prevent spikes, and keep you full for longer as it absorbs water as it travels through your digestive system.
Insoluble fiber is something that helps with creating the “bulk” of your stool. It is not absorbed into the body and helps in collecting wastes and bringing it out of your system through regular bowel movements. It’s found in the skins of fruits as well as whole grains like oatmeal.
Both of these fibers are very helpful and can be included in a kidney friendly diet. Most importantly here, though, is that we talk about including them in your snacks!
Since a snack is meant to help keep you full until your next meal, it only makes sense to be sure to include fiber with it!
Other things to consider with your kidney friendly snack
While not everyone needs to restrict potassium, it’s good practice if you have CKD to understand how much potassium you’re having. I think Cronometer is a great tool to use to track your daily potassium (and fiber, and other nutrients) based on the foods you’re eating. (You can use my affiliate link here to save 10% – check my affiliate statement to learn about my affiliate policy.)
Your potassium needs will vary, and to know specifics it’s important you work with a renal dietitian privately. But here are some tips for potential ranges.
For a snack, starting as low as 200-250mg for a snack can be a way to control your potassium level. Again, this is just a starting point. If you do not need to limit your potassium, it may be unlimited or you may even have a goal amount to hit with your meals.
This should go without saying by now (I’ve told you a lot about how important it is to watch for phosphorus), but it is even more important in snacks!
Many of us go for packaged foods for a quick bite between meals. This is where we need to be careful about phosphorus additives. Check the ingredients list to look for any ingredients that include P-H-O-S in their ingredients. This may look like;
- tricalcium phosphate
- phosphoric acid
- monocalcium phosphate
- sodium calcium polyphosphate
You get the idea. All of these are absorbed 90-100% into the bloodstream and can significantly impact your bone and heart health over time.
Just like many need to limit potassium, it’s very common to need to limit sodium in a kidney friendly diet. And with many snack-y foods often comes more processed options…which generally increases sodium.
For snacks, I recommend sticking to low-sodium options. Look for less than 5% of the daily value (DV) for a serving.
Six Tasty Snack Ideas for Kidney Disease
Rice Cake… with toppings
Rice cakes used to be a huge “diet” food back in the day, and they’re making a comeback! Now we don’t see rice cakes as a diet food, but a great alternative to other salty-crunchy snacks.
Try a brown rice rice cake (no added salt would be awesome) topped with some nutrient-rich foods like;
- peanut or almond butter
- cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
And then you’ve gotta add some more flavor and textures! I love adding strawberries, chia or hemp seeds, slivered almonds, shredded carrots,.. you get the idea. 😉
Yogurt can satisfy that cold, creamy need we get in the evenings. I love that Silk Coconutmilk yogurt has no added PHOSphates. Not just a plain ol’ yogurt – dress it up!
Add in 1/2 to 1 cup of berries (fresh or frozen work!), a teaspoon of chia seeds, maybe a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes. More textures make it more enjoyable. Ever try freeze-dried fruits?
Frozen fruit pops
In need of a satisfying treat that will help beat the heat? Try a fruit popsicle! I personally love Outshine‘s fruit pops. So satisfying. You could also easily make your own versions at home with a popsicle mold and your fave smoothie recipe.
Be sure to keep potassium and fluids in mind when it comes to enjoying popsicles!
Hummus and veggie plate
Talk about fiber! By switching up from chips and salsa, you’re going to get so much more fiber in your belly with a delicious hummus plate!
Make it fun and enjoyable by cutting up veggies into “chip” shapes and add some surprising spices to your hummus. Personally, I’m a huge fan of chipotle hummus, cumin hummus, and of course, garlic hummus (which is basically
Are you in our Plant Powered Kidneys Facebook group? I’ve done a cooking demo there about making hummus that you can watch whenever!
Homemade Trail Mix
Why homemade? So you can customize it to your nutritional needs! Trail mix can be high in sodium and added sugars – both not great things for kidney health. Plus with the main components often being nuts, it can be high in potassium (and in some cases phosphorus).
Try making your own with some Rice Chex, freeze-dried fruit like strawberries, some of your favorite nuts. Need a sweeter part? Instead of chocolate or candies, how about Honey Nut Cheerios or sweetened Chex? Sweetened cereals will provide that sweet crunch and also more volume to your snack.
Another alternative to yogurt is chia pudding! Easy to make, creamy and totally customizable. All you need is;
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk
- sweetener of choice (or skip if milk is sweetened)
- 1/2 cup fruit of choice
Mix all together and let sit for at least 30 minutes (overnight is ideal) and enjoy! Chia seeds have plenty of fiber, and the added fruit will make it even more enjoyable and let you try different flavors!
Notice what these ideas all have in common?
Each of these ideas incorporates either a fruit or vegetable! This is a cornerstone of a true plant based diet, even with kidney disease.
Need to limit potassium? Focus on options that are lower in potassium. But it doesn’t mean you should be cutting out fruits and veggies entirely!
Snacks should serve a purpose in your day and diet. They’re not to let us mindlessly munch on packaged products. It’s to fuel our bodies and give ourselves a boost of energy to continue our day, or carry us through the night.
By having some great go-to snacks available in your kitchen, you’ll doing yourself – and your kidneys – a huge favor!


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EMANUEL BOWEN ENGRAVED MAP OF LINCOLNSHIRE & ITS WAPONTAKES. Circa 1780
This well-detailed, engraved and hand-coloured Map of Lincolnshire and its Wapontakes, by Emanuel Bowen, dates from circa 1780.
It was printed for R. Sayer at The Golden Buck in Fleet Street and Carington Bowles in St. Paul’s Church Yard, for whom The Large English Atlas was produced.
The Map is framed and behind glass.
Dimensions of Frame:
Height: 31 inches (79 cm)
Width: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)


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The company that owns the White Rose shopping centre has revealed plans to build a big extension on the site, which will include an IMAX cinema and new restaurants.
Land Securities said it plans to start on the project next year and expected work would be completed by 2017.
A spokesman for the firm said: “At White Rose, Leeds, we have detailed planning permission for a 65,000 sq ft leisure extension.
“We aim to start on site early next year with completion due in 2017.
“The extension is anchored by an 11 screen Cineworld cinema, including new IMAX technology, and six new restaurants, four of which are already in solicitors’ hands.”
Chief executive Robert Noel said: “Land Securities continues to deliver the right space at the right time, and it’s paying off.
“Our retail portfolio is performing well and leasing levels in our London developments remain strong.
“In retail, our portfolio is focused around our core themes of dominance, experience and convenience. Since the start of the financial year, we have sold selectively, recycling capital into the redevelopment of Westgate, Oxford, and other development opportunities.
“Operationally we are strong, with retailer sales and footfall up in our shopping centres and voids down.
“In London, we continue to benefit from our well-timed development programme delivering schemes into today’s supply constrained market.
“So far this financial year, a further 500,000 sq ft has been let or is in solicitors’ hands.
“We’re focused on completing and letting up the remainder of our committed projects while progressing a future pipeline.
“Our strategy is working and we are well positioned for the future. We have better assets, with higher quality income, and our balance sheet is stronger than ever.”

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. An alloy of copper that contains 10 to 30 percent nickel.
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- n. An alloy of copper containing from 10 to 40% nickel
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. a 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel
cupro- + nickel (Wiktionary)


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Zebrafish and Epilepsy: An Alternative Model for Studying Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease that approximately 3.4 million people in the world suffer from. It is difficult to study epilepsy in human clinical trials due to the many different forms of disease.
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Why are Zebrafish Suitable for the Study of Epilepsy?
It is difficult to study epilepsy in human clinical trials due to the many different forms of disease.The Zebrafish brain structure is similar to the human brain, making it a suitable model to test for the alterations in the function of the brain that epilepsy causes. Seizures can be chemically induced to monitor how the Zebrafish behaves and reacts.
Common causes of epilepsy include:
- Dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease
- Traumatic brain injury
- Infections, including brain abscess, meningitis and encephalitis
- Brain injury that occurs during or near birth
- Abnormal blood vessels in the brain.
- An EEG (electroencephalogram): will be done to check the electrical activity in the brain. The test may show the area in the brain where the seizures start. The brain may appear normal after a seizure or between seizures.
- Pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) assay: used to investigate the effect of caffeine, a known proconvulsant and Anti–convulsant compound in zebrafish.
- Blood sugar
- CBC (complete blood count)
- Real time RtPCR
- Electrolyte balance
- Histopathological examination of brain
- Tests for infectious diseases.
To develop a model in the animal for brain disorder particularly epilepsy is very difficult because of its disease complexity and variation among the species. However, by using a number of different techniques and parameters in the zebrafish, we can incorporate the unique features of specific disorders to study the molecular and behavioral basis of this disease. The behavioral study, neurotransmitter analysis and gene expression studies in the aforementioned work above provide a first proof-of-principle model for screening basic drugs in epilepsy-related cognitive research using zebrafish as choice of animal.


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How Buddhism Began: The Conditioned Genesis of the Early Teachings
This book takes a fresh look at the earliest Buddhism texts and offers various suggestions how the teachings in them had developed. Two themes predominate. Firstly, it argues that we cannot understand the Buddha unless we understand that he was debating with other religious teachers, notably brahmins. For example, he denied the existence of a 'soul'; but what exactly was he denying? Another chapter suggests that the canonical story of the Buddha's encounter with a brigand who wore a garland of his victims' fingers probably reflects an encounter with a form of ecstatic religion. The other main theme concerns metaphor, allegory and literalism. By taking the words of the texts literally - despite the Buddha's warning not to - successive generations of his disciples created distinctions and developed doctrines far beyond his original intention. One chapter shows how this led to a scholastic categorisation of meditation. Failure to understand a basic metaphor also gave rise to the later argument between the Mahayana and the older tradition. Perhaps most important of all, a combination of literalism with ignorance of the Buddha's allusions to brahminism led buddhists to forget that the Buddha had preached that love, like christian charity, could itself be directly salvific.
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This compilation gives a deep insight into the subject, but as many other books published on this issue, I think that it uses much to many "old English" phrases and ay too many references (Pali-Text) which I feel is a bit confusing and rather boring as it makes the following up of the meaning/teaching revealed is thus more difficult!
But nevertheless a great piece of work to study the deeper side of the roots of Buddhism.
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The Really Hard Problem: Meaning in a Material World
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The Tantric Body: The Secret Tradition of Hindu Religion
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In the ever-evolving realm of augmented reality (AR), the advent of Web Augmented Reality Frameworks has ushered in a new era. Imagine a world where augmented reality experiences are seamlessly integrated into web browsers, eliminating the need for app downloads. Web Augmented Reality Frameworks, or Web AR Frameworks, make this a reality. This article delves deeper into the world of Web Augmented Reality Framework, exploring definitions, benefits and applications.
What is Web Augmented Reality Framework?
Simplifying Access to AR Experiences
The key advantage of Web AR is its simplicity. Users can access augmented reality experiences without the need to download additional applications, making it incredibly user-friendly and seamless. This accessibility unlocks new possibilities for industries such as retail, eCommerce, marketing, education, and entertainment.
How Does Web Augmented Reality Framework Work?
It operates by detecting and tracking markers in real time, recognizing and interacting with 3D objects through computer vision, seamlessly integrating with web browsers for accessibility, ensuring cross-platform compatibility, and enabling user interaction through gestures and inputs. These frameworks prioritize user-friendly design, render augmented content in real-time, and continuously advance through updates to embrace new technologies and enhance functionalities.
Benefits of Web Augmented Reality Framework
Let’s explore the Benefits:
- Seamless Integration: Integrate AR experiences directly into websites and applications without requiring users to download additional apps.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensure a consistent AR experience across various devices and platforms.
- User-Friendly Access: This allows users to access augmented reality content directly through web browsers, reducing friction and enhancing the user experience.
- Streamlined Updates: Update AR content directly on the web page or URL, bypassing the app store submission and approval processes.
- Versatile Accessibility: Enable users to access AR experiences on different devices, including smartphones, tablets, desktops, and some smart glasses, ensuring versatility and a wider reach.
Real-world Examples of Web Augmented Reality
Here are some Real-world Examples::
Pokemon GO: A Global Sensation
The success of Pokemon GO showcased the potential of Web AR, engaging millions worldwide in a shared augmented reality experience.
IKEA Place: Virtual Furniture Shopping
IKEA’s AR app enables users to visualize furniture in their homes before purchase, revolutionizing the way people shop for home decor.
Snapchat Filters: AR in Social Media
Snapchat’s AR filters exemplify how web-based AR can be integrated into social media platforms, creating engaging and shareable content.
Popular Web Augmented Reality Frameworks
Here, check some popular Web Augmented Reality Frameworks:
A-Frame is an open-source framework developed by Mozilla. It simplifies the creation of VR and AR experiences on the Web, offering a declarative HTML syntax that is easy to understand and implement.
8th Wall is a robust framework that supports both marker-based and markerless AR experiences. It provides developers with the tools to create interactive and immersive content accessible through web browsers on mobile devices.
ZapWorks is a comprehensive Web AR toolkit that empowers developers and businesses to create AR content for websites and applications. It supports marker-based, markerless, and location-based AR, offering a range of possibilities for immersive storytelling.
Developed by Google, ARCore is a platform that includes a set of development tools for building AR experiences on Android devices. While not solely a web framework, it contributes to the growth of AR on the Web through Android browser support.
WebXR is an API standard that enables the creation of immersive experiences for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) on the Web. It provides a foundation for developers to build cross-browser AR content.
Wikitude is a popular Web AR SDK that supports the development of location-based AR experiences. It offers features like image recognition and tracking, making it suitable for creating diverse AR applications.
Applications of Web Augmented Reality Framework
Here are some applications of Web Augmented Reality Framework:
E-commerce and Virtual Try-Ons
In the realm of e-commerce, AR Frameworks are revolutionizing the online shopping experience. Customers can virtually try on products before making a purchase decision, reducing returns and increasing customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Web AR is transforming education by providing interactive and immersive learning experiences. From virtual dissections in biology to historical reenactments, students can engage with subjects in a whole new way.
Healthcare and Medical Visualization
Medical professionals are leveraging AR Frameworks to visualize complex medical data. From surgical planning to patient education, AR is proving to be a valuable asset in the healthcare sector.
Entertainment and Gaming
AR in gaming is not a new concept, but Web AR takes it a step further by eliminating the need for specialized hardware. Gamers can enjoy augmented reality experiences directly through their web browsers.
The era of Web Augmented Reality Framework opens up limitless possibilities for businesses and users, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds. As we embrace this evolution, the future promises immersive, engaging, and accessible AR content just a click away.
What is Web AR, and how does it differ from traditional AR applications?
Web-based augmented reality allows users to access AR experiences directly through a web browser without app downloads, simplifying access and enhancing user engagement.
How does Web AR Framework work in creating interactive experiences?
What are the main benefits of Web AR over app-based AR?
It offers ease of use, faster development time, wide distribution through URLs, and cross-platform compatibility, making it more accessible and cost-effective compared to app-based AR.
Can Web AR be used for eCommerce and product packaging?
Yes, It enhances eCommerce by embedding 3D and AR viewers into product pages. Scannable QR codes on product packaging can also lead customers to interactive AR experiences.
Is Web AR the future of augmented reality experiences?
Yes, It is expected to continue its growth, becoming a regular part of everyday lives as it provides accessible, user-friendly, and seamless augmented reality content.


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Custom Riflebuilding for High Power, Long Range, Smallbore and F-Class Shooters. Custom Grips for Rifles, Offset Sights and Fancy Wood and Fiberglass Rifle Stocks.
- Trudie Fay Wins Another National Fullbore Championship!
- We Will Never Forget
- A Different Kind of Woodworking….
- Pistol Grip for an AR-15 Chassis
- Koa Stock for a Defiance Action
- Final: Duplicated Fiddleback Maple & Walnut Stock for Stolle Panda Big Bore Action
- Duplicated Fiddleback Maple & Walnut Stock for Stolle Panda Big Bore Action
- Prone Stock Long Range for Savage Action Final Pics
- Prone Stock Long Range for Savage Action
- Pillar Bedding for a Savage Palma Rifle
- Finished: English Walnut Stock for a Barnard Action
- English Walnut Stock for a Barnard Action
- Stuff For Sale
- Wood Grip
- Happy Birthday, Doan!
- Finished work on F-Open Claro Walnut Stock for Golden Bear Stolle Panda Action
- More stuff for sale!
- LINK FIXED. Items for Sale.
- Continuing work on a F-Open Claro Walnut Stock for Golden Bear Stolle Panda Action
- Finished Claro Walnut for 40x Smallbore
- Beginning of a F-Open Claro Walnut Stock for Gold Bear Stolle Panda Action
- Remington 40x Claro Walnut Prone Stock for Smallbore
- Fiddlebacked Claro Walnut Stock for a Barnard Action
- Breathing New Life into Old Wood
- Final Pictures of F-Class BAT Action and Stock
- Anschutz Cheek Adjuster
- Work Continues onF-Class MB BAT Action
- F-Class for BAT Action
- Sometimes you have to do something different…..
- Nicely Figured Walnut for Barnard Action
- Walther KK500 Forend
- FTR Stock with Barnard Action Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap
- Updating a K. Kenyon Trigger for a 52 Winchester
- Palma rifle with Stolle Panda action with highly figured walnut stock
- Repaired Swindlehurst smallbore rifle stock
- Target Rifle Stock for K31 Straight Pull
- Claro Walnut Sunburst Pattern Rifle Stock Final Pics
- Inletting F Open Class Rifle Stock
- Claro Walnut with Sunburst Pattern
- Final Pictures: Open F Class Burl to English Walnut Barnard Action
- Final Pictures: Sako Action in English Walnut
- Open F-Class Stock with Graft Piece of Wood Barnard Action
- Sako Action in an English Walnut Stock.
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- FINISHED: Walther KK 500 Action Bedded in an English Walnut Stock
- UPDATED: For Sale Page
- Work continues on bedding a Walther KK 500 into an English Walnut stock
- Walther KK 500 Action in an English Walnut Stock
- Palma Rifle with Stolle Big Bore Action in an English Walnut Stock
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Congratulations, My Friend! You did it again! I have had the privilege of building Trudie’s rifles for the last few years.
Not much for me to say, the video below says it all. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
This year I entered this Spinning Wheel into the New Mexico State Fair. I did this in my spare time between all of the other projects. I made spinning wheels years ago. And in between spinning wheels, I made rifles … Continue reading
This is the same grip pattern I use for the tube guns, but it has been modified for an AR-15 chassis. Safety detent and safety lever have been changed so that the safety lever can rotate. Each grip is customized … Continue reading
I have had this stock in my collection for awhile. I was contacted by someone who wanted to know if his Rebel Defiance Drop Port Action would fit. He was looking for Koa and I remember that I had this stock … Continue reading
Here we have an example of a polished action. in order to match the action, I polished the rest of the metalwork on this rifle.
A client asked me to customize a stock for him. He sent me a stock that he had and liked and a fiddleback maple & walnut blank that he had previous found. I put them in the duplicator and the … Continue reading
The 2 pictures of the back of the stock show the prism effect of the curly maple.
This stock is made to fit four other Savage actions, note the use of the bedding block.
Cutting a pillar to mate with the Savage action.
This is just waiting for its new owner to come and get it.
This is using a bedding block that I make.
I’ve post a bunch of barrels and items on Accurate Shooter Forum. You can find my profile and look under postings here: My Profile.
Another Grip finished. These grips can be custom made for your hand. They can be made to fit a AR-15, AR1-10, Eliseo’s and other metal stocks. Got a little head of myself and sent off the finished grip without finally … Continue reading
Clare here. When I’m in town or not (over the phone), I try to help out posting on this blog (you can blame the spelling errors and broken links on me) for Doan.. who I affectionally call Dad, Pops and … Continue reading
Finished this rifle! I finished this up on my birthday! And shipped it! Below are pictures of the finishing touches. Which can be a little scary after all the hard work and time put into each piece, one false move … Continue reading
Here’s a bunch of vintage “memorabilia” for sale! CLICK HERE!!!!
I put up a bunch of stuff online… Take a look : HERE!!! CLICK HERE!!
I am now in the continuing stages of work on this stock. Since, 3 inch wood in rare to come by, I have added “runners” on the sides of the fore-end. The owner of this rifle has request a longer … Continue reading
Finished this up today. This was made to match his Palma rifle. Take a look.
I got a special request for this stock. The owner wanted a low profile and something different done with the pickle forks. (I’m still work on the 40X Smallbore Rifle from the last post.)
I put some stuff up on Gunbroker. CLICK HERE Thanks.
This piece of Claro Walnut has different grain because it’s quarter sawn. It’s usually don’t see much quarter sawn wood. It takes a lot of raw material. (Manufactures like Stickley were very well known to use this kind of cut.) … Continue reading
The owner of this new stock picked my certificate off the prize table at The Southwest Nationals. He chose a great piece of claro walnut. It has a lot of fiddleback in the forend.


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NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, Matt Kean has announced three new appointments to the NSW Architects Registration Board that includes the Greater Sydney Commission’s District Commissioner and architect, Dr Deborah Dearing as President.
The appointments coincide with a new three-year Strategic Plan 2017-2020 – the centrepiece of which is a flagship project titled ARBOPEN which seeks to “pull the future forward through thought leadership, events and resources that look 10 years ahead”.
“Quality design, housing and construction is a priority for this government. At the very centre of this are families and homeowners, and the architects and builders that make it possible,” Mr Kean said.
“The Architects Registration Board promotes a better understanding of architecture in the community, and I’m pleased to welcome new members that want to play an active role in preparing our streets, suburbs and cities for change.”
The three new appointments to the Board include;
- Dr Deborah Dearing, District Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission.
- Sarah Marshall, Executive General Manager – Operational Support, Engineering with Lendlease - one of the world's leading providers of property and infrastructure solutions.
- Peter Salhani, a writer and editor of design, architecture and environment with Pocket Press.
Dr Dearing is only the 11th President to hold the position since the Board was established in 1923, and is the first woman in the role.
“The Board’s strength lies in its diversity,” said Dr Dearing. “The Board brings together the voices of local government, construction and property, law and the community itself, alongside architects. I’m especially pleased that the Minister’s appointments result in the most gender-balanced Board in its 94 year history”, said Dr Dearing.
“The Board registers and regulates almost 5,000 architects in NSW each year. It is the accrediting authority for schools of architecture that generate almost $30m annually, and it informs the public on what they can expect when working with an architect.”
“The Board plays an important role in helping homeowners who are working with an architect, to better understand what can seem a bewildering – but rewarding – process. We all know that delivering our dream can mean a fairly protracted path through councils, builders and budgets. Much of the Board’s work is aimed at making this complex process more understandable to all”, said Dr Dearing.
The new appointments join existing members:
Peter Poulet, NSW Government Architect
Peter Poulet is NSW Government Architect and General Manager of the Government Architect’s Office. Peter provides strategic and independent advice to Government on the built environment and provides Government Agencies with design review and advice on specific projects through commissions, boards and committees.
Shaun Carter, Immediate Past President, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)
Shaun is the founding architect of Carterwilliamson Architects. Shaun came to architecture with a Structural Engineering degree and many years working in the construction industry.
Nigel Bell, Elected architect
Nigel is principal of ECOdesign Architects + Consultants, based in Katoomba Blue Mountains. He has been a registered architect for over 30 years, having worked for small and medium practices before commencing his own. From early days working on heritage projects, he moved on to become an early champion of sustainability and now, community engagement.
Melonie Bayl-Smith, Elected architect
Melonie Bayl-Smith is a registered Architect in NSW and Victoria, and Director of Bijl Architecture. Known as an outspoken advocate for architectural education, gender equity and good design, Melonie is Adjunct Professor at UTS School of Architecture where she teaches in the M.Arch. program, lecturing in professional practice and tutoring in the design studio.
Prof Gerard Reinmuth, architect, Academic member
Gerard Reinmuth is a Founding Director of TERROIR. Gerard’s current role is split between his Directorship of TERROIR’s Sydney and Copenhagen offices and his Professorial role at UTS.
Matthew Curll, Lawyer and Legal member
Matthew is an experienced law practitioner with Hall & Wilcox, who specialises in advising architects and building industry professionals in the management of risk through their consultant contracts and in the management of claims that arise against them from time to time at various stages of the building process.
Milly Brigden, representing the property sector
Milly Brigden’s career has been characterised by over 10 years’ experience as a Property Investment Specialist, Licenced Real Estate Agent as well as 20 years as a property investor. Milly is currently the Co-Founder and Licensee-in-Charge at Property Investor Solutions where she provides investment-grade property opportunities to approved industry business partners.
Sue Weatherley, representing local government
Sue is currently Group Manager Outcomes and Development at Parramatta City Council in the centre of western Sydney, the twelfth largest local government in NSW, with the second largest CBD. As Group Manager, Sue is responsible for preparation and management of a budget of $12 million, and the management of 150 staff across 4 service units.


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Milton Keynes-born Olympian launches #IsthisYou social media campaign to fight racial discrimination
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Derek, who was born in Milton Keynes, set up the #IsthisYou social media campaign alongside friend and fellow athlete John Regis.
And it has already seen Olympic legends and well-known people from the world of sport and entertainment helping the cause, including Rugby star Martin Offiah MBE and DJ Spoony.
Well known for his exploits on the track and BAME Community member, 54-year-old Derek has purposely kept quiet during the Black Lives Matter movement, which has dominated the headlines this summer amidst the coronavirus crisis.
His new co-campaign, characterised by the #IsThisYou hashtag, aims to switch up conversations around the BAME community as racist victims, and came after a period of reflection.
“I didn’t want to wade into the BLM movement this summer and play my part in a generic way," said Derek.
“There were certain things going off, like Blackout Tuesday, that were great but didn’t really get to the root or cause of what everyday people experience in the BAME community.”
“I thought we could do something that brings to light individuals’ experiences in ethnic minorities, in order to help perpetrators understand how certain language they use can be perceived.”
Redmond, who won the hearts of the nation at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, said how a video of singer Leona Lewis gave him and John the motivation they needed for the campaign.
In a widely shared video, the former X Factor star describes how a store worker racially profiled herself and her dad in an antiques store, before the worker changed her behaviour once she realised Lewis’ celeb status.
“It got me thinking, there are so many instances of everyday racism that goes unseen or unheard,” said Derek.
“Often you’ll find people say or do something that is racist without genuinely realising. They should know better, but that’s what this campaign is about, everyday scenarios from people of all ages and backgrounds that are still prevalent in our society but don’t really get shouted about.”
In one of the first #IsThisYou videos, Derek explains how an older man at one of his after dinner speaking engagements praised the runner before making a prejudice comment:
“His daughter had done really well in a major running race, so he wanted to discuss it with me. He called her over and after we discussed her result, he said ‘yes 4th was the best she could manage, she was never going to outrun your lot’,” referring to Derek’s skin colour.
“I was so shocked and surprised, but it did get me thinking about the undertones in language that really need to change.
“What I’m hoping through #IsThisYou is that aren’t we aren’t aggressive or confrontational in our efforts but that we can help people realise their behaviour is wrong.
“Change of course is a long and difficult path but hopefully this will at least play a part in raising awareness in a relatable and human way.
“What’s more, I hope it can be a platform and extend out to other minority groups to share their experiences, whether it be those discriminated by race, religion or sexuality.
So far, stars from across the sporting world such as Martin Offiah MBE, Marlon Devonish and Paula Dunn have shared their stories of discrimination in a bid help Redmond and Regis’ cause.
Its hoped that with more stories set to come in over the upcoming days and months, #IsThisYou can be an educational force for good in difficult times.
To learn more about #IsThisYou, go to Derek Redmond’s Instagram here
Now retired from competitive athletics and focusing on being a full-time motivational speaker, Derek was one of Britain’s most talented and celebrated 400m sprinters of the 1980s and 1990s.
Unfortunately his career was plagued by injury, but this didn’t stop him winning numerous gold medals. Now a well-known and inspiring keynote speaker and media personality, Derek is known to speak about perseverance, drive and determination and peak performance.


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Begum Rokeya: Name of a brief candle in the darkness
Today is Rokeya Day. As her birth and death coincide on the same date (9 December), the day is officially chosen to celebrate and commemorate her life and works. Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (1880–1932), commonly known as Begum Rokeya, is undoubtedly the most prominent 20th century Muslim woman writer from the colonial Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal of India). She dedicated her life in promoting female education and advancing gender equality through her life-long endeavor of writing and activities related to social reformation. She single-mindedly devoted her life to establish a society where women will actively be able to contribute in educational, economic and political spheres.
As a writer and social activist, Rokeya worked for nearly three decades: from 1902 to 1932. She can be singled out as a unique feminist in the history of women liberation movement; because she produced literature to advocate a gender egalitarian value, wrote essays to educate man and women on the importance of a gender-equal society, created educational institute to materialize her dream and formed social organization to create awareness among mass people on the importance of girl’s education. To my knowledge, I have not heard of any other individual who fought for women emancipation in the society did all four necessary and brave initiatives that Rokeya took to help progress the condition of women. It may sound a bit overstatement, even the most notable feminists like Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) and Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986) will not be a match for Rokeya’s activities.
Starting with her debut writing Pipasa (“Thirst”, 1902), she continuously wrote till her death and contributed literary works and essays that primarily and mainly promote gender-egalitarian values in her society, going against the staunch criticism formulated by the patriarchal society and pseudo-religious zealots. Some of her social reformative works include collection of essays Matichur (1904), Utopian fiction Sultana’s Dream (1905), novel Padmarag (“Essence of the Lotus” 1924) and Abarodhbasini (“The Secluded Women”, 1931).
Among the works, Sultana’s Dream is widely known as the most outstanding work of Rokeya. It portrays a character named Sister Sara who is a knowledgeable person in modern branches of knowledge such as history, politics, military strategy, education and science. This critically questions the patriarchal belief of intellectual supremacy of man. In Padmarag, as it was not practically possible to prove that women can be knowledgeable as man, she depicts an imaginary and ideal system of female education where science, literature, geography, history and mathematics are taught.
With the help of her husband Sakhawat Hossain’s Rs. 10,000 (a good sum of money at that time), Rokeya established Sakhawat Memorial Girls’ School in 1911 and worked relentlessly to convince parents of the need to send their daughters to the school. As the society was not in favor of girl’s education and fueled by social and pseudo-religious dogmas, it was not an easy job to do. Beside the unshakable commitment to women emancipation through education and their involvement in public spheres, she was also politically active as she knew that without organizing women for the cause, her ideas would not see light. She set up the Calcutta branch of the Anjuman-e-Khawatin-e-Islam in 1916 and led from the front by inspiring and motivating Muslim women to get involved in advancing women rights and female education. At that time, setting up such an organization was beyond imagination. This clearly demonstrates her bravery and unswerving loyalty to advocate for women rights, not only through her writing but also with her social and political activities.
In brief, it can be argued that Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s contribution in the emancipation of women is incomparable in the history of feminist movement. And it is a sad reality that we failed to credit her as much as she deserves. There should be more academic works on her and her writings. Rokeya’s dedication to gather knowledge and contribute in the society reflects with the fact that she continued writing for reforming society and for the causes of women until the last breath of her life in 1932. She died of heart attack on December 9, 1932, while leaving her last essay ‘Rights of Woman’ unfinished on her study table.
*Abu Sufian – who is also known as The Silent Poet – is a Bangladeshi poet and writer.


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“Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas will hold a joint press conference in opposition to US President Donald Trump’s peace plan,” according to Channel 12 News. Unbelievable, right? A former Israeli prime minister and a one-time star of the Likud party allied with Yasser Arafat’s heir and protégé? It must be fake news. But, alas, it is not.
Perhaps more than any other leader in the State of Israel’s history Olmert believes that his personal opinion of what Israel’s borders should be set as is always correct.
When he was a hawk and advocated the retention of all of the lands liberated in 1967 and later, when as a dove when he showed a full desire to retreat from all of those same exact lands. The one thing that Olmert never wavered on was that his view of what to do with Judea and Samaria was the right way. Olmert’s political journey from one camp to the other had been the story that dominated the public view of him at least until he was convicted of corruption in 2015.
At the time it was happening, Olmert’s political metamorphosis was given nearly the same intense news coverage as former PM Ariel Sharon’s was at the time. Was Olmert’s story as straight forward as the media portrayed or was there something that the news outlets missed?
Perhaps with Olmert’s decision to stand with Abbas against the Netanyahu government, it is now time to examine this all more deeply.
Sharon and Olmert did not come from the same ideological home. The ideology that Olmert was raised on – Jabotinsky Zionism – is where the Likud party originated. Likud’s basis was Menachem Begin’s Herut Movement and was led by what Begin called his “Fighting Family”, the comrades who fought with him in the Irgun underground against the British in the 1940s.
Sharon came from a left, establishment background. He was not a veteran of the Irgun or the Stern Group, but rather a Palmach man, he was from the socialist-Zionist camp. Sharon advocated a Palestinian State before the 1973 Yom Kippur War and accepted the concept of a Palestinian People. To Begin and Jabotinsky there was no such thing as a Palestinian People.
Sharon was the first member of Knesset to call for a Palestinian State. His idea at first was that “Jordan is Palestine.” By contrast, to the Fighting Family, both sides of the Jordan were historically Eretz Israel. News reports related that Olmert’s wife and children have had a tremendous influence on his way of thinking. He had remarked that he was alone in his own home for years, with everyone else wanting to surrender the lands liberated in 1967.
Was it only the influence of Olmert’s family and Sharon that caused these changes in Olmert?
At the age of 20, Olmert publicly challenged Begin. The incident took place during the June 1966 Gahal party conference (Gahal was a forerunner to Likud) and Olmert demanded that Begin resign as head of the party due to the fact that Begin had not led his party to victory once in 18 years. Olmert had the podium at the Maccabiah Village meeting and declared that “With you sir, it won’t work.” By this Olmert meant that Gahal could never achieve victory with Begin as its leader.
Of course, Olmert was incorrect. Begin’s 1977 victory changed the political landscape of Israel, and the nation itself, forever. Much more so than Ben-Gurion’s Israel the state that Israelis live in is the state that Begin made it. Begin was the architect of the free-market economy and the startup nation, renewed respect for traditional religious values, massive aliyah from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union, and the breaking down of the cultural and other barriers Sephardi Israelis faced.
And Olmert? He was not just wrong about Begin in the past. Today, he is wrong to embrace Abbas. Just as wrong.
Negativism is what has created Olmert’s stance on Abbas just as it did his position on Begin.
Olmert is not optimistic about Israel’s future and never has been. That is why he was not comfortable in the Jabotinsky movement. True students of Jabotinsky never lose hope and never stop trying to find a way to conquer the mountains that stand in our way. “To die or to conquer the mount!” Jabotinsky wrote in 1932.
Jabotinsky wrote his greatest novel about the Biblical hero Samson. In the most well-known passage of the book, Samson declares: “Tell them [the Jewish People] three things in my name, and not two: they must get iron [i.e. weapons]; they must choose a king, and they must learn to laugh.”
What Jabotinsky meant, in part, by “learn to laugh” was the necessary development of confidence and optimism on a national level. With rapidly changing Middle East realities and the abuse of self-proclaimed visionaries such as Olmert, Israelis may need that message now more than ever. Or do they? After all, smart Israelis know that Olmert’s gambit won’t be remembered next year or ever make it into future Israeli history textbooks. Abbas has no place in Israel’s future and neither does Olmert.


Step Up: All In is betting on Las Vegas.
The first teaser trailer for the upcoming dance sequel has been released, showing the crew getting back together to battle it out in Sin City.
The fifth film in Summit’s dance franchise will be helmed by music video director and choreographer Trish Sie from a script by John Swetnam.
Many Step Up vets will be returning for the film, with a cast featuring Ryan Guzman, Briana Evigan, Alyson Stoner and Adam Sevani.
Hitting theaters on this summer, Step Up: All In is produced by Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot, Patrick Wachsberger and Erik Feig.
The first Step Up, starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, hit theaters in 2006, going on to earn $114.1 million worldwide to date. Tatum appeared in the 2008 sequel Step Up 2: The Streets, and then the rest of the franchise went on to introduce new actors and characters. The first four films have earned $564 million worldwide.
The fifth film in Summit’s dance franchise will hit theaters on July 25.
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Veolia Water Technologies celebrates 20 years of business in South Africa this year. The company behind some of southern Africa’s most important and forward-thinking water and wastewater treatment plants welcomes this landmark year with a renewed strategic focus serving newfound frontiers and a rapidly expanding geographic footprint.
Launching in 1999 as Vivendi Water with a complement of 80 people, today Veolia South Africa employs over 700 people, making it one of the continent’s largest water treatment specialist organisations, all working towards realising the company’s Ambitions for Africa. Through cost-effective, reliable and compact treatment solutions utilising the company’s over 350 proprietary technologies, Veolia is improving access to water and sanitation, optimising water usage among industry, and ensuring environmental compliance.
From a strong initial focus on design and build projects – with an impressive portfolio of projects that includes the Ambatovy Mine crystallisation plant in Madagascar; the 15 ML/day Mossel Bay desalination plant; and the 55 ML/day Lower Thukela potable water treatment plant – today Veolia is a total water treatment partner to municipalities and industry. These include packaged plants (now branded Water Techno Packages), operations and maintenance and the supply of chemicals and spares.
A total technology portfolio“As the demand for smaller-scale plug-and-play water and wastewater systems that can be supplied at short notice has increased, it is in the modular plant market where Veolia is experiencing concentrated growth,” explains Veolia’s Chris Braybrooke, General Manager: Marketing.
Supplied since 2005 initially as made-to-order, customised plants, Veolia now supplies these plants as standard, off-the-shelf solutions. The benefit is even greater fabrication speed, with complete Factory Acceptance Tested plants being produced in 10 to 12 weeks according to ISO 9001 quality standards.
End-to-end water treatment servicesAnother key growth area is in the increasing demand for operations and maintenance services, as companies seek to rationalise costs and improve overall efficiency and profitability of their water cycle. “Structured O & M agreements benefit companies not just by ensuring plants are professionally maintained and achieve compliance; through continuous process optimisation, we can work towards lowering their overall costs of production over time,” Braybrooke explains.
In one of the largest municipal contracts of its kind, Veolia has recently begun an operations contracts for the management of a number of plants and over 100 km of potable and sewerage infrastructure for the Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape. In the water treatment chemicals market, Veolia has increased production from 80 to 350 tpm of its Hydrex™ range of chemical, courtesy of the company’s new 6 600 m2 production facility in Pomona that opened in 2018.
Expanded production capabilities have led to shorter lead times for orders, and, as the primary chemical manufacturing hub for the entire continent, the facility services plants all over South Africa, as well as in Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Kenya and Ghana. Recent geographic expansion has established the company’s presence in North Africa and the Middle East through contracts in Morocco and Qatar.
Looking aheadVeolia is constantly innovating and introducing new tested technologies to market, and this year, it introduces its AquaVista™ digital platform to African markets.
This award-winning, Internet of Things-based technology allows customers to implement real time monitoring and diagnostics capabilities to their water works. It delivers in-depth plant intelligence that via Veolia’s secure cloud technology that allows Veolia’s engineers in South Africa and from around the world to provide real-time support, predictive maintenance and optimisation avenues. The software will be standard in Veolia’s Water Techno Package in the future.
“Constant innovation and the ability to adapt our technologies to market requirements are some of the key factors that have allowed Veolia to become South Africa’s leading water solutions supplier, and will continue to form the backbone as we look to a future of exciting water treatment opportunities across the continent,” Braybrooke concludes.


Letter: He wonders if U.S. has reached debt level can’t recover fromTO THE EDITOR: I recently read a very disturbing revelation of America’s economic crisis.
By: Mark Place, Hager City, Pierce County Herald
TO THE EDITOR: I recently read a very disturbing revelation of America’s economic crisis.
The book was written by Dr. David Jeremiah and is titled “The Coming Economic Armageddon.” America’s national debt is over $13 trillion. If you have trouble grasping how large that amount is, this might help: If you go back in time 13 trillion seconds, it would take you back 416,000 years.
The interest on our national debt is nearly $400 billion and is accruing at $41 million per hour. This means that, for every dollar you and I pay in taxes, over 40 cents is for paying interest on America’s national debt.
If that isn’t bad enough, the national debt is just a fraction of our government’s liabilities. The “invisible debt” is over $107 trillion, which means the total U.S. debt is over $120 trillion. Invisible debt represents all promised current and future Social Security and Medicare benefits, compared to the actual income from taxes. These are unsustainable liability amounts.
Our national debt also threatens our national security. The rate of foreign ownership of American debt is increasing at an alarming rate. How could America have diplomatic negotiations with a country like China, who our government relies on to fund billions of our national debt?
Our government needs to cap spending, reduce entitlements and balance their budget. We need to support politicians that have the courage to tackle these fiscal issues, even if it means financial sacrifice on our part.
As I read this book, I kept wondering if America has already reached a debt level that we can’t recover from.


According to VentureBeat Adobe, Google and Yahoo are about to make it easier to have rich multimedia websites in the Flash file format (SWF)
Previously, search engines only indexed the “static” text and links on a site, falling far short of capturing all the content.
“It’s like reading the index of a book, rather than the book itself,” says Justin Everett-Church, a senior product manager for Flash.
Google made the announcement on their official blog noting they had developed a new algorithm for indexing textual content in Flash files of all kinds, from Flash menus, buttons and banners, to self-contained Flash websites.
The result is that Web designers can expect improved visibility of their published Flash content, and can expect to see better search results and snippets. There's more info on the Webmaster Central blog about the Searchable SWF integration.


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