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as with the last review, this one is about a couple weeks late. i saw ocean's 12 over the break, and only now have i found the time to say a few words on its behalf.
ocean's 12 finds the gang from 2001's ocean's 11 reunited in yet another elaborate caper. in a sense, seeing ocean's 11 will probably ruin seeing ocean's 12 for you. ocean's 11 had two things going for it that really made it work. 1) it's a really good caper movie that had most people oohing and ahhing at the end over the ingenuity of the heist that danny ocean and his gang pulled off. 2) the star power had charisma and machismo oozing off the screen onto the theater floor. i remember leaving the theater and thinking to myself, "man, george clooney is really good looking." anyways, put these two things together and you got a pretty enjoyable movie. nothing life changing or anything like that, but good old popcorn fun. with a sequel, i think that you end up looking for the twists and the misdirection of the heist to figure out how the gang pulls off the caper. and to be honest, it's really not that good. so instead you're left with the charisma and chemistry of the main gang to carry the movie. overall, the glamour of so many a-list movie stars probably is enough to carry the movie, and it's a good thing, because the caper part wasn't nearly good enough. i won't get into the specifics of the caper, but there were several things that you could see coming from a mile away. and even then, when you do find out about one surprise twist, it is completely underwhelming to the misdirection and cleverness of the caper from ocean's 11. that being said, there are a few parts where the charisma of the a-listers falls a little flat as well. some of the plot elements were a little bit too cutesey, particularly the one featuring america's sweetheart, or as i like to call her, the world's most overrated and annoying actor, julia roberts. part of the heist involved her character, tess, having to pretend that she's julia roberts. it's a little too smug and i would liken it to when the popular kids in high school were in charge of the yearbook and all they did was put pictures of themselves in it. anyways, like i said, the movie was still enjoyable and there are several parts where i chuckled, but i think i'm actually going to recommend that you wait until it comes out on video to see it. of course since this review is about two months after the movie premeired, you probably already saw it. anyways, i've decided to start using a grade based rating system for my movie reviews, so final verdict, B-.
p.s. i saw anchorman on dvd and i think it's one of the funniest movies that i've seen in a long time. a solid A.


text: In complicated maneuvering aimed at preserving something from the wreckage of Swiss national airline Swissair, Crossair was acquired by two Swiss banks. Credit Suisse and Union Bank of Switzerland bought Swissair’s 70 percent stake in Crossair on 1 October. The move was intended to provide Swissair with much-needed cash and to separate Crossair from Swissair’s impending bankruptcy. The idea was to then use Crossair as the core of a new Swiss national airline. The plan supercedes that announced less than two weeks before, under which Crossair’s operations would have been integrated with Swissair’s shorthaul operations. The move has proven to be extremely controversial, with critics accusing UBS and Credit Suisse of cherry-picking the most viable part of the Swissair Group, leaving other creditors in the lurch. The controversy deepened when a promised loan from UBS to Swissair did not materialize in time to prevent the carrier from suspending operations on 2 October. Crossair continued operating its own flights, and then took over several of Swissair’s schedules until a loan from the Swiss Federal Government allowed Swissair to return to the skies on 4 October. The loan will allow Swissair to keep flying until 28 October, when Crossair is scheduled to take over most of Swissair’s operations under the UBS-Credit Suisse plan.

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A new study led by faculty in the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) and the Nutritional Sciences Program explores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected access to food in Washington in the areas of both food production and food assistance, and how the state can learn from the pandemic and take advantage of new opportunities. It was commissioned by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).
In the study, “The State of the Washington State Food System During COVID-19: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead,” the researchers synthesized several rich datasets and surveys collected throughout Washington about the state food system during the pandemic.
The researchers reviewed existing sources and case studies and conducted interviews. They also examined how communities made up of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) fared during the pandemic.
“We have known that the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for food producers and those involved in food access, but we wanted to better understand the extent of the impact, and also where there was imbalance,” WSDA director Derek Sandison said. “My intent is that we use the information these researchers have provided to inform our decision making as we continue to restructure and improve the state’s food security system in the aftermath of the pandemic.”
Food systems strained but not broken
The UW team found that the disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic pushed Washington’s food systems close to breaking, but that some unique aspects of our state food assistance and agricultural systems kept them from collapse.
The findings of the team include:
• Food assistance needs increased greatly and required temporary adaptations across all food access channels, due to rapid market shifts, distribution disruptions, logistical and labor challenges, rising operational costs, food shortages, transportation barriers and other factors.
• Food producers and households alike faced COVID-19 challenges, though the effects were uneven. Some households experienced far greater food insecurity than others.
• The pandemic strained but did not break Washington’s food production system due to the diverse dimensions of Washington’s food system, real-time innovations and collaborations, high adaptability among producers, strong leadership and many other factors.
• New food access channels made food more available to hard-to-reach populations, though the reports make clear that specific communities may need targeted attention.
• Significant opportunities exist for creating a more resilient and economically viable food system by, for instance, improving food access and food security, creating systems that serve specific groups with higher needs, addressing labor and staffing challenges and making strategic investments.
Glimpses of future resilient food systems
“The crisis has offered glimpses of what future resilient food systems in Washington state might look like as farmers have networked with one another to create new solutions, as governments have expanded and modified food and nutrition services, as hunger relief organizations have sought to expand free meals and incorporate more culturally relevant foods, as food supply chains have renewed interest in local and regional foods and as businesses have grappled with improving the health and safety of their workers,” said Jennifer Otten, associate professor in DEOHS, food systems director in the Nutritional Sciences Program and research lead.
“The pandemic has prompted many to imagine how we might use lessons learned from this crisis to prepare for anticipated food system disruptions due to climate change and increased incidence of extreme weather events or to future economic shocks,” said Sarah Collier, assistant professor in DEOHS and research co-lead. “The challenge is to turn system weaknesses into new beginnings. The data and interviews that form the basis for this report point to tangible steps to take.”
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You're heading out the door for a day of fun in the sun with your family. You grab the sunscreen because you know a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 is going to protect your exposed skin from getting sunburned. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis tells us that most people don't know that skin covered by clothing still can get sunburned. But there is clothing that provides added protection.
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The 1976 report Scottish Literature in the Secondary School acknowledged the future of Scottish texts in the curriculum was then in ‘a delicate balance’, but it wasn’t until 2013 that Scottish literature formally entered the curriculum with a number of Scottish set texts in the Higher and National 5 English courses. A commitment to Scots as a language has also been made by Education Scotland.
It has met with resistance however, with allegations Education Secretary Michael Russell interfered personally with the move. Recently the new principal at George Watson’s private school in Edinburgh, Melvyn Roffe, was reported as saying Scotland was in danger of becoming too parochial by focusing on national texts.
Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, Alan Riach, says the resistance comes from “narrow British nationalism” and reflects Scotland’s tumultuous relationship with its own culture. “Scottish Literature is as valid, great and varied as any literature in the world. Be it American, Irish, Australian, French or Italian, there are none of those countries you would go to where the literature of that country is not formally part of a person’s education,” he tells Holyrood.
For Riach, who campaigned for Scottish independence, the political structure of the UK and “the cultural values that underpin or support it” lead to an authority of the English language which informs the education system. “The English language and the great literature in that language relates fundamentally to the political history of the British Empire in a way Scottish literature does not. Indeed, Scottish literature in many ways is subversive and opposed to the authority of the imperial tradition,” he says.
Teachers and students of literature are mostly keen to learn about these differences, he insists, pointing to the fact numbers attending the Association for Scottish Literary Studies’ annual conference almost doubled this year. Young people too have engaged in Scottish culture, he says, inspired by the referendum debate. “I took part in various events as part of the Yestival and various other readings, lectures and talks, and with every one there was an overwhelming sense of younger people finding out more, in the great autodidactic tradition of Scottish education. If the system doesn’t do it for you, you do it for yourself.”
A focus on national texts in schools is exactly what brought criticism of Michael Gove earlier in the year, when he appeared to suggest British texts should be favoured over American ones. Gove was accused of being ‘unstable’, and 110,000 people signed a petition for his removal. Wasn’t he advocating the same nationalist approach as Riach’s when it comes to literature in the curriculum?
“I think he was missing the point. Works of art, and literature especially, give you the most essential information about what it is to be human. You have to value that accordingly. In a sense, it doesn’t matter where they come from. The virtue of studying English, American, Australian or New Zealand work is we have access to these literatures because of the language.”
But literature of your own place needs special attention, Riach says, because of variations in language, and the perspective that gives to international differences. “If you’re aware of Scots as a language that is not English but is very close to it, and if you’re aware of Gaelic as a language which is certainly not English but is part of the literature of Scotland then you’re aware of international differences. You’re aware of the differences of literature within one country,” he says.
Gove’s replacement, Nicky Morgan, has said schools need to teach ‘British values’ in order to prevent extremism in schools, following the ‘Trojan Horse’ investigation. Riach says the state can’t expect literature to fulfil this role. Art, he says, is not democratic. “Works of art come out of eccentrics and wayward characters. Wild people. Often they’re self-destructive. MacDiarmid said Scottish literature is written by dipsomaniacs and madmen, or madwomen, and so on, like all other literatures. So you can’t really apply the democratic authority to the way in which works of art are produced, but you can apply it to the way in which their virtues are made known to the people generally.”
What about the recent embedding of Scottish literature into the curriculum, then? “Some people would say it’s a terrible situation when the politicians intervene. Well, it’s a terrible situation if the politicians have to intervene. It’s crazy there should be any debate whatsoever about whether or not there should be Scottish literature in Scottish schools. If you want to get rid of Scottish literature in schools what you’re talking about is a kind of cultural genocide, aren’t you? You’re ruling out a cultural identity which is intrinsically diverse, various, takes many forms, and if you want to get rid of all that diversity, what are you actually advocating here? The questions are really pretty serious.”

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text: For some of the children the prospect of a day out is remote if not impossible. Sitting at home or on the streets is the norm. Yesterday we took some of the youngsters for a day out to Jericho and the Dead Sea. The shuddering cable car up to the Mount of Temptation brought the response “YAMA” and a vice like grip on my arm from one of the children. Great smiles and a great day.

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SAN DIEGO -- One of three young children who survived a big-rig crash that killed their mothers in Rincon has gone home, a Children's Hospital supervisor said Wednesday.
Ten-year-old Christina Woods of Riverside, was released after being treated for a broken right arm, facial cuts and scrapes to the left side of her neck, said Officer Joel Arding of the California Highway Patrol.
Christina and her mother, 47-year-old Adelle Rose Woods, were passengers in a Ford minivan traveling on Highway 76 east of Valley Center Road on Friday when a truck hauling 50,000 pounds of gypsum crossed over double yellow lines and slammed head-on into the van, authorities said.
Killed in the crash were Adelle Woods; her sister and the van's driver, 52-year-old Camille Merced Zulewski of Temecula; and Zulewski's 6-year-old son, Michael Zulewski. All of them died of blunt force injuries, a San Diego County medical examiner's investigator said.
Christina and Zulewski's daughters, 12-year-old Adriana and 6-year-old Gabriella Zulewski, were flown to Children's Hospital. A nursing supervisor at the hospital said Wednesday that Adriana was in the intensive care unit. She added that no other information was being released about the Zulewski children.
Arding said, however, that Adriana suffered head injuries, a broken left wrist and a broken right index finger. Gabriella suffered brain injuries, a broken collarbone and broken right leg, he said. Gabriella had been trapped in the minivan's wreckage with the big rig on top of it.
Truck driver Bryant Patrick Rooney, 34, of Riverside, told officers his truck's brakes failed. That is being checked out as part of the continuing crash investigation, an officer said.
Rooney was treated for pain at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and released. An insurance investigator said a workers' compensation claim as a result of the crash has been filed for Rooney.


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One of the best marriage tips is to understand the partner's thoughts and avoid you could try these out being judgmental. While romantic relationships are interesting, they also have certain pitfalls. A few couples wrap up neglecting routines they may have had when singles and spend less time with friends or hobbies. This can lead to loss of self-reliance and social life. To prevent this, remain busy and honor your commitments.
A second relationship tip should be to make your partner feel comfortable talking about tough issues. Although this may appear to be a no-brainer, certainly not everyone likes starting telepathic conversations. In fact , you should try to speak about any considerations and annoyances face-to-face to prevent arguments and misunderstandings.
An additional relationship suggestion is to build healthy limitations. When it comes to conversation, a partner can be not a head reader, therefore it is important to collection clear boundaries and communicate your preferences directly to them. It's prevalent for a partner to assume that he or this girl already has learned what a person wants or needs. However , the reality is we all modification. It's best to tell your partner what you want rather than looking until the marriage is stretched or cracked.
Relationships ought to be built about trust. Trust reduces the feeling of tension that unavoidably plagues romantic relationships. If you cannot trust your partner, it will be harder to repair the relationship later on. You can attempt to repair trust by simply asking problems, learning about the partner's valuations, and respecting their space. Keep in mind that people adjust and it's OKAY to make problems and learn.
Apologizing sincerely is a crucial relationship hint. Although it's important to do not forget that apologizing wholeheartedly isn't just lip service; it may come from your heart. Your spouse will likely value your sincereness. Remember to likewise pay attention to the partner's body language, eyesight movements, and hand signals.
Be sure to entertain partner just how much you value them. This shows your admiration for them and helps them manage tough times. Spoken affection in the early stages of a romance is often frequent, but can fade eventually. You should try to remain verbally caring throughout your marriage. This will likely not damage anyone and may help you maintain your relationship good.
You can make your spouse feel special by providing them thoughtful gifts. These kinds of small gifts can be anything out of a lotto ticket to cookies. Adding personal touches to your products will concrete your relationship and improve it through the big concerns in life. At the time you can't be actually with these people, make sure you phone them frequently to tell them how much you like them.
Associations are fulfilling, but they are the lot of work. Keeping them healthy and balanced is a must. You should make sure that you as well as your partner speak about what matters for you and each different, and be genuine with all of them about your own needs. Communication is the central tool in building a healthy relationship.
A second relationship hint is to give attention to the present rather than earlier bad experience. This is crucial since many public don't desire to hear about past connections on their first dates. Instead, focus on your overall relationship , nor make the person feel bad about their past activities. In other words, provide a partner 100 percent of your self, and they will reciprocate. In a long-term relationship, it will have conflicts, therefore you need to keep a positive frame of mind.

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Earlier this week, Google announced they have finally released their search suggestion feature called Google Suggest. Google Suggest is a tool that helps users find the best search results by providing a dropdown menu of choices based on the text entered by the searcher.
The suggested text is updated while you type and displays the number of results for each suggestion. For example, start entering the text [flower delivery] into the search box and Google suggests the following searches based on the keywords you’ve already entered. A screenshot is below.
Google claims this will improve searching in a number of ways including:
- Helping to formulate queries when parts of the information is missing
- Reducing spelling errors by suggesting the correct spelling
- Saving time and keystrokes
Google Suggest originally started as a project back in 2004, and has appeared on a number of other Google properties, but never its core search engine. It’s also an existing feature of other Google competitors like Yahoo! and Ask.com – so it’s about time Google finally released it.
For website owners, it’s a very quick SEO tool to do some simple checks on the most popular searches related to a particular keyword, based on the number of results for each suggestion.


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The ‘Location’ rapper brought the fan on stage to perform his track with AJ Tracey of the same name – which pays tribute to the Paris Saint Germain star’s talents.
As he appeared on stage, the crowd chanted “Alex Alex Alex” as the lucky fan performed a stunning word-perfect rendition of the track – which left the rapper visibly stunned.
— Ottis Bailey (@ottisbailey) June 30, 2019
After the track finished, Dave turned to Alex and said: “Wait there for me on the side of the stage. I’m gonna nick you.”
While the moment received a huge reaction among fans in attendance, it also received a huge reaction among fans too.
— BBC Glastonbury (@bbcglasto) June 30, 2019
Someone upload the clip of Alex killing it with Dave at Glastonbury right now please. Best moment of the whole festival #Glastonbury2019
— Adam Starkey (@Starkerz) June 30, 2019
“Someone upload the clip of Alex killing it with Dave at Glastonbury right now please. Best moment of the whole festival,” said fan Adam Starkey.
Another reasoned: “Dave bringing out a spankered young lad named Alex to rap along to Thiago Silva is my highlight of Glastonbury so far.”
This comes after Dave and Fredo joined Stormzy during his Pyramid Stage headline set to perform their number one hit ‘Funky Friday’.
— Theresa Plaiter (@TheresaPlaiter) June 30, 2019
Reviewing the moment in question, NME said: “At this point, it’s hard to remember whether so many UK Black artists had shared the stage together at Glastonbury.
“A speechless minute of Stormzy recognising where is and what is happening around him follows before he brings out rising UK rapper Dave. Fredo then joins him for ‘Funky Friday’.”
Meanwhile The Cure will close Glastonbury 2019 for a headline slot on the Pyramid Stage.
Check back for at NME.com for our latest coverage of Glastonbury 2019.

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Nov 25, 2020 — A global fragrance and taste company Firmenich has joined the Swiss Valley of Food and Nutrition (SFNV), a network of key players based in Switzerland working to promote sustainable food and nutrition innovation.
SFNV was founded in 2020 by Nestlé, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, and the Swiss Vaud Canton.
The organization works in the areas of nutrition, life sciences, alternative protein, packaging science, waste management and precision agriculture. Its aim is to address future food and nutrition challenges.
“The challenges facing humanity in the coming decades with regard to food are significant and with a deeply rooted tradition of sustainability and world-class research, Firmenich will undoubtedly bring a lot of value to our collective endeavors,” said Martin Vetterli, president of EPFL. Click to enlargeSwitzerland is anchored in an agricultural tradition and has an unmatched density of the world’s leading scientific companies and institutions, according to Firmenich.
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Switzerland is anchored in an agricultural tradition and has an unmatched density of the world’s leading scientific companies and institutions, as well as a large number of startups in areas such as food, nutrition and life sciences, according to the taste and fragrance giant.
“Many sectors are involved in food and nutrition innovation in Switzerland, bringing them together under a common vision will create global opportunities for sustainable food innovation,” said Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat, Firmenich’s chief sustainability officer. Magarinos-Ruchat has also been appointed to the executive committee of the new network.
Emmanuel Butstraen, president of Firmenich Taste & Beyond noted that SFNV’s mission is “very much in tune” with Firmenich’s goal of “creating positive emotions and enhancing well-being.”
“We are proud to contribute to the ultimate goals of the organization through our understanding of the food ecosystem, innovation capabilities, and expertise in protein alternatives to advance global nutrition and food chain security,” he added.
Switzerland’s Valley of Food and Nutrition stretches from Geneva to Zürich, bringing together key players, including local authorities, companies, universities and associations.
“Switzerland is home to a unique ecosystem of innovation in food and nutrition and we look forward to partnering further with leading companies, start-ups, research institutions and public authorities to accelerate the future of food,” emphasized Magarinos-Ruchat.
Firmenich started the year with praise for his commitment to the environment. That company named The Most Sustainable Company in the Flavors and Fragrances Industry by World Finance magazine.
This October, Firmenich demonstrates the prowess of his technology, unveils the first flavo created by AIr – “light roast beef flavor”.
The AI sense move came shortly after the announcement a pilot plant and a new biotechnology laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland, to take advantage of new digital technology.
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If there was one area where the EU should have ‘worked’ it is fishing. After all, we share the North Sea with France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. But, instead it’s been a disaster. Before we joined the EU in 1973 Lowestoft had more than 100 fishing boats. Now we have less than a dozen.
Our local fish stocks have been devastated because the EU lets all 28 EU countries fish here. It has even subsidised large Spanish trawlers fishing off our coast. Meanwhile, Lowestoft’s fishing industry has been devastated, with our small fishing boats – all under 10m – only allowed to catch tiny quotas of fish and only allowed to go fishing for a few days a month.
We had a UK fishing zone that extended, in the case of the Atlantic, up to 200 miles from our coast, where only British boats could fish. Now we only have a temporary 12 mile limit – that the EU decides every 10 years whether or not it will let us keep. Of course fish don’t just stay within 12 miles of the coast (!) – so fishing boats from other EU countries have been able to deplete local fish stocks to dangerously low levels.
Leaving the EU would allow us to have an exclusive zone where only our local fishermen could fish – they won’t overfish it as their livelihoods depend on having healthy fish stocks.
Leaving the EU will be good for our local fishing industry and good for the environment.
WATCH East Coast fishermen say they can rebuild fishing industry if we leave the EU
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text: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo performance of γ-tocotrienol (γ-T3) incorporated in a self-emulsifying drugdelivery system (SEDDS) and to compare its enhanced performance to a commercially available product, namely Tocovid Suprabio™ (hereafter Tocovid), containing tocotrienols. The solubilization of γ-T3 was tested in a dynamic in vitro lipolysis model followed by in vitro cellular uptake study for the lipolysis products. In addition, in vitro uptake studies using Caco2 cells were conducted at different concentrations of γ-T3 prepared as SEDDS, Tocovid, or mixed micelles. γ-T3 incorporated in SEDDS or Tocovid was orally administered to rats at different doses and absolute oral bioavailability from both formulations were determined. The dynamic in vitro lipolysis experiment showed about two fold increase in the solubilization of γ-T3 prepared as SEDDS compared to Tocovid, which correlated with higher cellular uptake in the subsequent uptake studies. In vitro cellular uptake and in vivo oral bioavailability studies have shown a twofold increase in the cellular uptake and oral bioavailability of γ-T3 incorporated in SEDDS compared to Tocovid as a result of improvement in its solubility and passive uptake as confirmed by in vitro studies. In conclusion, incorporation of γ-T3 in SEDDS formulation enhanced γ-T3 solubilization and passive permeability, thus its cellular uptake and oral bioavailability when compared to Tocovid.


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Reshaping National Hemp Policy
A meeting was held on the topic of reshaping the national hemp policy. The meeting was chaired by Mr Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Science and Technology in which many renowned personalities of Pharma and textile industry participated. Muhammad Naeem COO, Technical, Business Development and Global Business of Indus and Dynatis Pharma gave his valuable suggestions to reshape the policy in the interest of the country and industry as well. He also shared his experience and gave views of export volume in comparison of other sectors. While Mr. Zahid Saeed represented the Pakistan Pharma Association and Managing Director Indus Dynatis Pharma endorsed and appreciated the government’s efforts to enhance the remittance and export. He gave his precious suggestions and valuable inputs to reshape the national policy in national interest. Qaim Raza, Regulatory head Indus Pharma Islamabad also shared his views and suggestions to committee regarding National Hemp Policy of Pakistan.

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Posts tagged “nobel literature”
October 2, 2009According to Reuters, Assia Djebar is among the top three contenders for the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature, along with Israeli novelist Amos Oz and American novelist and short story writer Joyce Carol Oates. The prize will be announced next Thursday. For those not already acquainted with Assia Djebar, start with her titles published by Seven Stories Press: Algerian White — A blend of fiction and memoir, tracing the history of radicalism in Algeria through the eyes of writers and thinkers murdered, but not silenced, by the regime. The Tongue's Blood Does Not Run Dry — Conversations between Djebar and ordinary Algerians encountered on the streets of Paris grow into intensely-detailed stories that blend the anti-female violence of modern fundamentalist Algeria with the rich, heightened themes of classical Arab literature. So Vast the Prison — The story of a modern Algerian woman in a male-dominated society, played against the bloody history of Carthage in its decline.


The Climate Emergency
Shropshire’s temperature change since 1884
Ed Hawkins, University of Reading; Data: Met Office
What is causing the climate emergency and what are the impacts?
The concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) resulting from human activity are rising in the earth’s atmosphere, leading to global warming as the GHG molecules absorb energy that would otherwise be lost from our atmosphere into space. GHGs have increased from natural long-term peaks of 285 ppm (parts per million) to more than 450 ppm since the start of the industrial revolution. Global warming is manifest as changes in the earth’s climate and through the impact it has on the earth’s surface, both on land and sea, such as melting of the ice caps and thawing of frozen tundra. Whilst the climate represents atmospheric conditions measured over a long period of time (at least 30-year averages), the weather is our experience of atmospheric conditions at a given point in time. The growth of extreme weather conditions (both in terms of frequency and intensity) is an indicator of climate change taking place.
How can we respond?
Responding to climate change includes two linked processes:
Mitigation: reducing the amount of GHGs that we produce, and
Adaptation: taking measures to address the effects of climate change on human society and Nature.
Both are required, reducing GHG emissions (achieving “net zero”) is needed to stop the earth’s atmosphere warming to an extent that irreversible damage may be done to human society and the natural world, ideally (but increasingly unlikely) to less than 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial atmospheric temperatures. Adaptation is required because climate change is already having an impact, whether via drought, localised flooding, heatwaves or through pests and diseases, affecting our housing and transport infrastructure, food production and the natural environment, and also human health and well-being.


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Brewing Perfection – Discovering the Perfect Cup of Stone Creek Coffee
Coffee is one of the world’s most beloved beverages, and for many, it’s an important part of their morning routine. Stone Creek Coffee is an up-and-coming coffee brand that has made a name for itself by offering high-quality coffee from locally sourced beans with the promise of a perfect cup every time. In this article, we’ll take a look at what makes Stone Creek Coffee so special – from their unique brewing process to the different varieties they offer – and show you how to brew your own perfect cup at home.
Introducing Stone Creek Coffee
Founded in 2017, Stone Creek Coffee has quickly become a well-known and beloved brand among coffee connoisseurs. Unlike other coffee brands, Stone Creek Coffee puts an emphasis on not only their exceptional quality, but also their commitment to responsible sourcing. All of their beans are traceable and locally sourced, ensuring that their coffees have a low environmental impact.
The Stone Creek Coffee Bean Selection
Stone Creek Coffee offers a wide variety of 100% Arabica beans, including light roast, dark roast, and decaf coffees. They use a blend of seven different types of beans from across the world, each with its own unique flavor profile. Each bean is carefully chosen for aroma, body, and acidity and is roasted to perfection.
The Benefits of Brewing with Stone Creek Coffee
So how does brewing with Stone Creek Coffee offer a superior cup? It all comes down to the unique roasting process and their commitment to sustainability. Every batch of beans is roasted in small batches, allowing for more precision. This helps to bring out the unique flavor of each bean for a balance cup that is sure to please.
Additionally, Stone Creek Coffee has partnered with a number of farmers and initiatives to promote sustainable coffee production and preserve the environment. By sourcing its beans locally, they are able to ensure the highest quality while reducing their carbon footprint.
Brew the Perfect Cup of Stone Creek Coffee
Now that you know more about Stone Creek Coffee, it’s time to learn how to make the perfect cup. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
• Stone Creek Coffee beans
• Grind of your choice (finely ground for espresso, coarser for French press)
• A coffee maker
• Filtered water
• A timer
Follow these steps to make the perfect cup at home:
Start by grinding your beans to the desired grind size (see above).
Measure out your desired amount of grounds and add them to your coffee maker.
Fill your coffee maker with filtered water and turn it on.
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When the timer goes off, you’re ready to enjoy your cup of Stone Creek Coffee perfection!
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How to Make It
Steam green beans, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse green beans with cold water; drain. Combine green beans, kidney beans, onion, and mint in a medium bowl.
Combine balsamic vinegar and next 6 ingredients (balsamic vinegar through garlic powder), stirring with a whisk. Pour vinaigrette over green bean mixture, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley.


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December 8, 1999
Don E. Secunda, Esq.
MEISTER, SEELIG & FEIN, LLP
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Dear Mr. Secunda:
Your letter of November 19, 1999 addressed to William McCraw has been forwarded to me for response. Your query involves whether a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company") proposing to establish a web site under the following circumstances is required to register under the Arkansas Mortgage Loan Company and Loan Broker Act (the "Act") as a mortgage loan broker. The pertinent facts as recited in your letter are:
The Company proposes to establish a web site that will serve as a chat room or bulletin board for mortgage loan brokers and those banks or other lenders wishing to lend money. Licensed brokers will have free access to the site and will receive fees from the borrowers only upon the finding of a suitable loan. Although not explicitly stated in your letter, it appears implicit that the web site will be restricted by password or some other method since you recite that borrowers will not have access to the site. Lenders will have access to the site, but will pay a fee to the Company if and when a loan for a property listed on the site closes.
The Company neither lends money nor has contact with any borrower. The only fees paid to the Company are from lenders for access to the site, and only when a loan closes. Neither the borrowers nor the lenders are natural persons, and all properties to be listed on the web site are nonresidential, commercial properties.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-39-102(6) defines a "Loan broker" as any person who acts as a go-between, finder, or agent of a lender or borrower of money for the purpose of procuring a mortgage loan. Under the circumstances outlined above, it does not appear that the Company will be functioning in any of these capacities. Therefore, provided that the Company functions only as described, registration under the Act does not seem necessary.
As to your follow up question pertaining to commercial mortgage brokers and the necessity of their registration, please be advised that the Act does not distinguish between residential, commercial or noncommercial loan brokers. It would therefore appear that those brokers posting on or using the web site would need to register under the Act if the loan that they are attempting to procure on behalf of their clients will be secured by real property located in Arkansas. Accordingly, a copy of the Act and application for registration is included as per your request.
In the event you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at (501) 324-8686 or email@example.com.
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The Main Branch of the New York Public Library is one of my most favorite places in this city. I really miss going inside the special reading room and having access to the thousands of books in their archives. When I was in Grad school assisting professors with their research on writing their own novels I was able to have access to books Mark Twain, Willa Cather and other great writers borrowed in the course of writing their works of art.
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Psychiatry is one of the medical specialties most closely related to social and cultural factors. This means that the values of each era define who breaks the patterns of normality and who does not, who should go to a mental health institution or receive psychiatric treatment, and who should not.
This dynamic is part of what is known as the medicalization process, which consists of converting situations that have been considered normal into pathological conditions and trying to solve them through medicine.
To elucidate how psychiatry evolved in Latin America from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century and reflect on the relationship between psychiatry and society, Andrés Rios Molina, from the Institute for Historical Research at UNAM, carries out, together with others 13 historians from different Ibero-American countries and the United States, the research project “From madhouses to mental health institutions. Beginnings and development of psychiatry in Latin America ”.
“My colleagues and I incorporate the social and the cultural as central variables to understand the dynamics of psychiatry, because the characteristics of a mental patient, as well as the criteria for understanding it, the diagnoses, the treatments, and even the society, are changing. over time ”, points out Ríos Molina.
From a scientific point of view
Before psychiatry emerged in Europe in the early nineteenth century, from what became known as alienism, with institutions and doctors specialized in the care of the mentally ill, and strategies of what was then called moral treatment, there was no more than “asylums for madmen” and a treatment based on the logic of Christian charity that consisted of keeping them locked up, feeding them, making them pray if they were cared for by members of a religious order … and nothing more.
On this side of the Atlantic, in the capital of New Spain, the so-called “hospitals for the insane” were founded, such as that of San Hipólito, for men, which was located where the church of San Judas Tadeo is today; and the Divino Salvador, for women, on Donceles street, whose building now houses the archives of the Ministry of Health. Both also functioned as mere custodial centers.
Finally, towards the middle of the 19th century, psychiatry arrived in Latin America, where little by little institutions were founded to care for the mentally ill from a scientific perspective.
In the 20s of the 20th century, it was thought that madness could be cured. Thus, techniques such as pyrethotherapy appeared to treat schizophrenia, cerebral syphilis, progressive general paralysis …; and insulin coma therapy to treat schizophrenia as well.
In the 1930s and 1940s, electric shocks predominated in the field of psychiatry. And in the 50s there was a revolution with the appearance of psychotropic drugs.
Formal and polyphonic stories
Ríos Molina and his colleagues want to integrate the formal histories of mental health institutions with diverse histories that he calls polyphonic, formed by the voices not only of psychiatrists but also of patients’ relatives and patients themselves.
“In the archives, we have found letters and documents in which the relatives state the reasons why they have decided to take their patient to an asylum or a mental health institution, it depends on the time of the talk; and, also, letters from patients that bring us closer to the way they faced their illness and their stay in a mental health institution. In short, what interests us is to go from the macro to the micro, to see how psychiatry came to Latin America, took root, and became related to its environment ”, he explains.
As part of this research, the historian has already written a work on the Psychiatric Clinic of Dr. Samuel Ramírez Moreno, who was the father of researcher and university historian Beatriz Ramírez de la Fuente and father-in-law of Dr. Ramón de la Fuente, founder of the National Institute of Psychiatry in 1979.
“Dr. Ramírez Moreno was, from my point of view, the great pioneer of the modernization of psychiatry in Mexico with his private clinic, which he founded in 1931. Unlike public institutions, which provided care especially to people With few resources, this clinic cared for wealthy people seeking shock or electroconvulsive therapy, because at that time it was the only option to solve mental health problems, especially cases of psychosis. ”
In Ríos Molina’s opinion, to understand the establishment of psychiatry in Mexico, four points must be taken into account. The first is that once French psychiatry was displaced in the 1920s and German psychiatry prevailed, led by Emil Kraepelin, both schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis became the focus of this specialty.
“Previously, psychiatrists were dedicated to hysterics, alcoholics, and drug addicts, but with the new paradigm, the identity of their specialty began to be defined. They may not have been able to do anything concrete for the schizophrenics, but they learned to analyze, listen and understand them. ”
The second point is that thanks to the fact that psychiatrists began to be required in the courts to decide whether a defendant had committed a crime in a state of insanity or not (on which it depended whether he was charged or not), many people had the opportunity to learn about mental illness.
“In Latin America, we repeatedly find cases in which society demanded specialized knowledge to resolve legal issues. Thus, the presence of psychiatrists in the legal context gave them a place within society ”, indicates the historian.
The third point is that psychiatric institutions stopped being dark, humid, and dirty spaces, where the mentally ill lived like little animals and were transformed, from a new architectural conception, into modern spaces.
And the fourth point is that, also in the 1920s, the concept of mental hygiene was promoted, on the basis that psychiatrists not only had to cure psychiatric patients but also help the State to take measures to prevent insanity among healthy people.
“In this way, psychiatrists had to work within psychiatric institutions, but also outside them, with vulnerable individuals, such as criminals and children, mainly, so that they did not go crazy in prisons and poor neighborhoods. Likewise, in the context of post-revolutionary Mexican nationalism of the 1920s, they actively participated in shaping the new healthy and productive subject, ”concludes Ríos Molina.
Collective project: This project brings together renowned historians from Mexico, Uruguay, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and the United States. Each one analyzes the history of a madhouse, asylum for an insane or psychiatric hospital, with the aim of understanding to what extent the administrative and therapeutic changes reflected much broader transformations in the social and cultural context. Thus, the UNAM seeks to reflect on the processes that made it possible to institutionalize psychiatry in Latin America.


Achraf Hakimi is a doubt for Morocco’s clash with Belgium on Sunday after picking up a thigh injury against Croatia… leaving boss Walid Regragui with a selection headache after Noussair Mazraoui was carried off.
Achraf Hakimi is a doubt for Morocco’s draw with Belgium on Sunday, having picked up a thigh injury against Croatia in Wednesday’s dismal 0-0 draw in Qatar.
The PSG right-back picked up a crunch in the back of his thigh but managed to see out the rest of the second half, but now faces a race to be fit enough with Sunday’s clash with Belgium fast approaching.
Morocco boss Walid Regragui has a ready replacement in the form of Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui, but he left the match against Croatia on a stretcher, leaving the Atlas Lions with a selection headache.
Achraf Hakimi (R) is in doubt for Morocco’s clash with Belgium on Sunday in Group F
French outlet GFFO reported that there is cause for concern, and should Hakimi miss his side’s meeting with Roberto Martinez’s Belgium, there will be just another four days until the final group game with Canada.
Canada fell agonizingly short of victory against Belgium in their opening game, only for Divock Origi to punish his wayward finish as the Red Devils won 1-0.
Morocco and Croatia played a game that will likely be forgotten soon after the end of the group stage, with neither side creating many chances.
And if the African side are to improve on their show in Qatar, they will need more from Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech in attack, after a largely anonymous performance.
The Atlas Lions have only played Belgium three times in their history, winning just once in 2008, but if they are to add to the record, they will need all their best performances at their disposal.
Hakimi’s injury leaves Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui with a selection headache for Sunday
And Hakimi is certainly one of their brightest stars, having emerged as one of Europe’s leading right-backs in recent years.
Despite being just 24 years old, the Moroccan defender has already built up an impressive CV which includes the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and now PSG.
He has already managed 55 caps for Morocco too, scoring on eight occasions, but he will face a late fitness test if he is to reach 56 and 57 over the next week.
The 24-year-old right-back has twice been named the best Moroccan player in the world
The two-time Moroccan Footballer of the Year has been in fine form this season for the Parisian giants, with three goals and three assists from right-back in 21 games in all competitions.
But he failed to bring that scintillating form to the World Cup and help his side claim a first win in the tournament since 1998.
It is unclear the seriousness of Bayern defender Mazraoui’s injury, although he is unlikely to feature again in the tournament after his hip injury left him on a stretcher to leave the pitch on Wednesday.
Noussair Mazraoui was carried off the field against Croatia after suffering a hip injury


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Tecno Pop 5 LTE 3GB price in Pakistan
Tecno Pop 5 LTE 3GB price in Pakistan is Rs. 17,499. Official dealers and warranty providers regulate the retail price of Tecno mobile products in official warranty.
Price of Tecno Pop 5 LTE 3GB in Pakistan is Rs. 17,499.
Price of Tecno in USD is $87.
Tecno Pop 5 LTE 3GB – A New Budget Friendly Smartphone
Tecno is launching all-new Pop 5 which has got a moniker LTE 3GB at the end. Smart tech Tecno is willing to unveil a smartphone of its POP series. The coming smartphone will be a budget-friendly phone. The newcomer is currently listed on the Philippines e-commerce website and will be called a Tecno Pop 5 LTE 3GB. The smartphone will be powered by one of the latest chipsets available for smartphones in the market that are called Unisoc SC9863 (28nm). The upcoming new handset has got a 1.6 GHz Octa-Core processor under the hood of this device. This new Tecno’s Pop 5 LTE 3GB has got a 6.5 Inches screen size which is a big-screen display, with an IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, and this upcoming new device Tecno Pop 5’s going to have a full-HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 Pixels. The handset is packed with 3 gigabytes of RAM, which is more than enough RAM used in this smartphone Pop 5 LTE 3GB by Tecno so you can say that your phone is going to run at a super-fast speed because of its powerful RAM.
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Chadds Ford finance company to hire local adults with autism
The commercial lender CAG Truck Capital in Chadds Ford announced plans earlier this week to hire local adults with autism in partnership with The Precisionists, a Wilmington-based company that helps find jobs for individuals with disabilities.
The Precisionists set the goal of employing 10,000 people with disabilities in the U.S. by 2025. The firm has partnered with a number of companies based in the region, including JPMorgan Chase.
“When properly assessed, trained and employed, people on the autism spectrum are extremely
high-performing employees in critical and challenging jobs, such as administrative business functions and
data analytics,” said Ernie Dianastasis, CEO of The Precisionists.
CAG Truck Capital is offering positions in its loan processing department. Basic tasks include data entry, processing loan documents and working with owner operators, repair shops and truck dealers.
“A diverse team of people, with different backgrounds, experiences, cultures and perspectives, makes us a
better company in every way,” said John Cosgrove, CAG Truck Capital general manager.
For more information, read our feature on The Precisionists here: https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/delaware-companies-tap-autistic-workers-new-talent-pipeline/


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Kosovo 'wants good neighbourly relations' with Serbia
Mimoza Kusari-Lila is Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister of Kosovo. Economic development in the fledgling state has been thwarted by the bitter relationship with neighbouring Serbia.
The feud prevents both states being welcomed into the European family of nations. Without European investment and universal international recognition, Kosovo's economy remains the poorest in all of Europe.
But despite the disagreements, Ms Kusari-Lila told Stephen Sackur on HARDtalk she believes the long-running conflict between the ethnic Albanian majority and the ethnic Serbian minority can be resolved.
You can watch the full interview on BBC World News on Monday 8 April at 14:30 and 22:30 GMT and on the BBC News Channel on Tuesday 9 April at 00:30 BST.
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- From the section World News TV


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'SA needs an army of women in ICT sector'
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DURBAN – South Africa needs a “capable army” that includes women in order to contribute to and benefit from the fourth industrial revolution, says deputy minister of telecommunications and postal services, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.
“One thing that we realise is that in order to derive an effective economic spin-off from the fourth industrial revolution, we have to build a capable army. And we realise that a capable army will not be capable enough unless there are women,” said Ndabeni-Abrahams on Thursday in Durban.
The deputy minister was part of a high-level panel discussing the empowerment of women in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on the final day of the ITU Telecom World Conference 2018.
Also part of the session were; minister of small business development, Lindiwe Zulu; deputy minister of communications, Pinky Kekana and KZN MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs and Nomusa Dube Ncube.
Ndabele-Abrahams said that her department had committed to training 100 girls a year from each province in ICT skills in an effort to increase the confidence of women in digital literacy.
But acquiring and sharing digital skills needed to be a joint effort, not just the responsibility of one ministry. Mentorship and support of girls was essential, she said.
Ndabele-Abrahams said that in October, a multi-stakeholder consultative forum would be convened as a start to devising strategies to coordinate the efforts and opportunities for women, youth and SMMEs.
In her keynote address, Zulu said that women were still struggling to participate in the “broader economies” in the country, which included ICT.
Women who had made inroads and succeeded in the ICT field were to be applauded and celebrated as breaking new ground and clearing paths for other women, she said.
One of the challenges facing female business owners operating in the ICT sector was “big companies opening up the skills in the value chain and enabling women-owned enterprises to thrive”, said Zulu.
“If business does not open up the space for small and medium enterprises and black-owned enterprises and women, we can talk all we want. This is why government is encouraging public/private partnerships, in order to create a better South Africa,” she said.
Kekana said “deliberate and measurable targets” had to be adopted by the government to bridge the gender divide.
To ensure women were not left behind, Kekana said it was important that those in the ICT sector focused on educating girls and sought to understand cultural barriers.
She also questioned why coding was not made a compulsory subject like English.
Kekana said she was not sure that even with gender parity, empowerment was always the end result. An enabling environment had to be created that would allow women to elevate other women as they rose to the top of the ICT field.


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About This Break
This two day break from Paddy & Nelly Bike Hire will give you two nights accommodation, bed and breakfast and easy cycling access to the beautiful town of Tourmakeady and Lough Mask. Tourmakeady, located in County Mayo, Ireland, is a picturesque village that serves as a gateway to the enchanting Joyce Country Geopark. This area, rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, offers a unique experience for visitors.
Things To Know:
- Lough Mask Loop: This route encircles the stunning Lough Mask, offering challenging climbs and rewarding views. It’s ideal for more experienced cyclists. Nestled on the shores of Lough Mask, Tourmakeady is renowned for its stunning landscapes, combining rugged mountains, serene lakes, and rich woodlands.
- Cycling through the idyllic Irish countryside, you’ll find yourself in Tourmakeady – an Irish village in the “Gaelteacht”. This is where Irish is spoken – but don’t worry – you’ll find a warm Irish welcome in English.
- Tourmakeady has a strong Gaelic culture, with Irish language and traditions thriving. It's a great place to experience authentic Irish music, dance, and the Gaelic language.
- Take in the waterfall, the harbour and the private grounds that are in Tourmakeady.
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The Tourmakeady break option is perfect for those looking to cycle one of the hidden gems in Ireland. The roads around Tourmakeady are perfect for cycling, winding through picturesque landscapes along the shores of Lough Mask and through lush woodlands.
For bike hire we can offer you:
- High quality hybrid bike rental for two days.
- An option to upgrade to high-quality European premium electric bikes from Westport to Tourmakeady.
- An option to book the "Premium" package which includes luggage transfer (take the hassle out of managing your luggage).
Included as part of your cycling package will be:
- Electric bike or hybrid bike
- Luggage transfer or pannier bags
Other important things:
- Your electric bike will be sized to fit and should be specified on booking

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Dad JASON D. VAUGHN is charged with raping and assaulting his pregnant wife, who was hospitalized as a result, and punching their 9-month-old daughter.
Husband faces felony rape, child abuse charges
By MARGARET BAKER
JACKSON COUNTY — A Jackson County man accused of assaulting his pregnant wife also is facing two additional charges, one for felony rape and the other for felony child abuse, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd said.
Jason D. Vaughn, of the 16300 block of the Old River Road Loop, was arrested Sunday and charged with domestic violence aggravated assault in an alleged attack on his wife, who is 35 weeks pregnant and was hospitalized as a result of alleged beatings.
Vaughn was arrested shortly after officials at Ocean Springs Hospital called sheriff’s deputies Sunday night to report the woman’s injuries.
Vaughn’s wife told sheriff’s deputies her husband had beaten her several times, punching her in the stomach, face and head.
The woman said she wasn’t able to call for help right away because her husband wouldn’t allow it. She told investigators she would’ve gone to her neighbors for help but couldn’t because they were her husband’s relatives.
Sheriff Byrd said Vaughn was charged with felony rape for allegedly sexually assaulting his wife. In addition, he’s accused of punching the couple’s 9-month-old daughter.
Also investigating the child abuse allegations are officials with the state Department of Human Services. The couple’s child was turned over the care of her great-grandmother pending the mother’s recovery.
Vaughn remained jailed Tuesday in Jackson County.


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The cruise industry has seen tremendous growth in the past few decades. Cruise ships have become more luxurious, extravagant and expensive. With the rise of luxury cruises and a growing demand for these experiences, the competition for most expensive cruise ship is fierce. So which is the most expensive cruise ship currently?
The answer is none other than the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. At a whopping price tag of over $1 billion, Symphony of the Seas is not only one of the largest but also one of the most expensive cruise ships ever built. The ship features seven distinct neighborhoods with a variety of activities to keep passengers entertained. From high-end restaurants to thrilling waterslides, Symphony of the Seas has something for everyone.
Coming in at a close second is Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. With its luxurious interior and extensive amenities, Harmony of the Seas can easily be considered one of the most luxurious and expensive cruise ships in existence. From its two-level pool deck, rock climbing wall and ten-story slide to its spa and fitness center, Harmony of the Seas has something for every type of traveler.
At number three we have MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia Plus class ships which are estimated to cost around $800 million each to build. These ships feature state-of-the-art technology such as facial recognition software and interactive lighting throughout public areas creating a unique onboard experience.
It is evident that there are some truly incredible cruise ships out there that come with hefty price tags. The most expensive cruise ship currently is Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas with an estimated cost over $1 billion followed by Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas costing around $1 billion as well and MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia Plus class ships coming in third with an estimated cost around $800 million each.

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Rook EMF Meter with Sound
The Rook EMF Meter is arguably the best EMF meter designed specifically for paranormal research. Designed to detect small changes in electromagnetic energy, the Rook is fitted with lights and sound alerts to ensure its users are aware of anomalous energy.
The Rook is designed to feature the following:
- New improved enclosure design with tougher material, gripping matte finish, metal tripod mount, easy-access battery compartment and same useful functionality
- EMF sensor with lights visible all around the unit
- Sound alert that varies with proximity of the EMF detected
- Highly sensitive EMF detects even small changes
- Quality detection fortified from most interference
- Detects NATURAL magnetic and man-made EMF
- All red lighting used to preserve night vision
FREE SHIPPING! Note: Due to very high demand, please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
MADE IN THE USA from domestic and imported material.
This is a GhostStop product.

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Our congregation is committed to supporting solutions to both local and larger issues. Along with our fellow congregations of the Chico Interfaith Council, UUFC supports efforts to help people who are experiencing homelessness.
A SJC subcommittee is actively working with Caring Choices, other churches, and the City of Chico to explore UUFC and other churches hosting micro shelters on our properties. UUFC’s role is one of community organizing and hosting micro shelters. These shelters, similar to the ones pictured here, would provide temporary shelter for unhoused neighbors while they seek more permanent housing. Stay tuned for updates!
UUFC recently purchased a Tiny Home and will locate it on a property, once the property is identified, to provide another unhoused neighbor with shelter. Many UUFC members and friends also are committed supporters of CHAT – Chico Housing Action Team, which is deeply committed to a tiny homes village or some other low-cost alternative housing model especially for unsheltered seniors.
SJC members also participate in the Greater Chico Homeless Task Force to support the larger effort to ensure housing justice in Chico, and the Community Housing Improvement Project (CHIP) which serves a multi-county region.
UUFC displayed a banner May 30-June 6, 2021 in remembrance of people who died in Chico this past year while living without housing. Faith Lutheran Church created the banner and it was displayed at numerous Chico churches. View a larger photo on our homepage (2nd frame in the slideshow).


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The library lets you take as many books out as you want. You just bring them back in three weeks. So, I read a lot of crap. Luckily, this batch was quite good.
That’s a long name for a book, huh? I’ll give you a shorter one: “Today’s Best Hero Comics.” In the intro to first Astro City trade, Busiek basically says “This is why we deconstructed heroes in the 80s: to learn how they work and how to make them work better.” From cosmic clashes to the idea of family legacies, Busiek has covered many aspects of heroes and always treated them interestingly and with the respect these modern gods deserve.
Much he did in the classic Marvels, Busiek often uses the point-of-view of the average citizen, living as a human in a world filled with superhumans. In most comics, where you only follow the heroes, you lose the scope of the events, the sense that these are extraordinary happenings. Exploding planets and Nazi gorillas become common-place.
This tale of two brothers, one living a life of crime and one a life of fighting crime, shows how regular people live with the incredible world around them. When a battle trashes an apartment building, lives can be ruined. We saw one mother’s reaction to the events that started Marvel’s Civil War, but what about after that? Those people have to live with what happened for the rest of their lives. That’s what this specific story is about.
“Two minutes before he arrived in Astro City.” I bet you didn’t get chills reading that sentence. But I did. To explain it would spoil the story. Though I rarely worry about things like that, I will here. These are comics I would recommend to anyone. Especially you, reader.
For the nine months or so this team worked on this book, it was the best on the stands.
When people talk about storytelling in comics, they basically mean how well you can understand the story without reading the words. Can you properly read emotions? Do the events take place in a logical, natural order? Those “people” includes myself of course. When talked last week about Frank Quitely’s work on Batman and Robin, that’s what I was discussing. But with his Batwoman work (originally published in Detective Comics), J. H. Williams truly helps tell the story. His art takes multiple styles, sometimes even on the same page. The simplest example being the use of one style for Batwoman activities, similar to the J. H. you know and another for Kate Kane, her civilian identity, almost a John Paul Leon look. One on page, Kate, at a formal fundraiser, has an epiphany of Alice’s (the story’s antagonist) true plot. The next panel, the art changes to the “Batwoman” style. We don’t just know how Kate’s mind reacts to the news, we see it: she immediately switches to Batwoman mode. It’s just brilliant. But Williams art would not be as impactful without colorist extraordinaire Dave Stewart. As the pencils change, so do the colors. Stark black, white and red for the intro pages,. Flat colors for flashbacks time. Minimal rendering for civilian time. Full rendering for the Batwoman/Alice battles. There’s even some watercolor work in here, which may be Williams’. These artist put thought into every choice and it shows.
Together, this team (including writer Greg Rucka) proved that comics don’t need to use regular panels to be legible. They don’t have to be an artist reproducing a known character in his/her style. They shouldn’t strive to be fine art, ready to hang in a museum. They should be art, and sometimes words, that tell a story. They should be COMICS.
Some critics have said that Rucka’s writing pales in comparison to Williams’ art, but it doesn’t. Rereading this series, I saw how well Rucka was planting seeds. The biggest twist of the story is hinted at multiple times. And that’s just looking at the main plot. You can’t forget that Rucka has fleshed out a believable character who happens to be a lesbian. It’s not a defining characteristic, it’s just part of her. It’s a serious matter, which leads to her separation from the US military, but not she, nor anyone in her life treats it as a flaw. It was nice to read about a character coming out to her family and not have it be treated as a crisis.
I could go on and on, but I’m saying nothing new about this series. I loved it. Though Rucka has moved on, I can’t wait for Williams’ upcoming Batwoman book.
Some friends in college were wicked into this series. I read the first two trades then, but it never grabbed me. The idea is super interesting, but I never cared to continue. I would hear review after review praising it up and down and would always dismiss it. But when I saw it on the shelves, I figured I could give it another shot.
I enjoyed it a whole lot more this time, though I’m still not 100% interested. Perhaps hearing what the series has done in recent years, I’ve realized who some background characters were, giving me more investment. I’m want to read more, and that’s really what matters, right?
Perhaps in a few years, I’ll come back and enjoy this series more than I do now, as I did with Fables. The fictional vs. reality ideas just ran too thin for me. When I cared more about the prison warden and his children, rather than the stars of the series, I knew something was off.
There’s nothing wrong with this book, it’s just not for me. You can’t say I didn’t give it a try.
I’ve talked about Adrian Tomine on here before, reviewing 32 Stories and Shortcomings. I’ve also read Sleepwalk and Other Stories, the first collection of his Optic Nerve issues. The problem with that volume, and not this one was their stories’ endings. Stories would end abruptly, without closure, and with twists that came out of nowhere. This is also the reason I don’t like JD Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish.” The writer defines a character, sets up their conflict (if they have one) and then takes a left turn to end the story.
Sample plot (“Pink Frosting” from Sleepwalk): “Oh man, look at this birthday cake … I hope she likes it … Oh man, that car almost hit me … Aw, I just got curb-stomped like American History X.” What?
The argument can be made that these are character pieces, slice-of-life. In that case they have too much plot. They aren’t simple, every day events. These are important moments in people’s lives. The abrupt ending can be a story-telling tool, but if that’s the idea, the tool has been dulled by overuse.
You know what? I’ll take the blame. I probably “don’t get it” or “see how significant these ‘arbitrary’ events are.”
The art is perfect, but Tomine was yet to reach the heights he would later find in Shortcomings. That story’s longer length allowed him to tell a story to its actual conclusion rather than an arbitrary event suddenly given false import by the words “The End”.


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Our cost of living is among the nation’s lowest, with Kentucky ranking third and Indiana fifth as the most affordable places to live in the US, based on overall cost of living, housing, transportation, utilities, health and grocery expenses.
No less famous is the region's bourbon, with dozens of distilleries generating 15,400 jobs, an annual payroll of $707 million, and sales of $3 billion. In 2014, total bourbon inventory topped 5.6 million barrels -- a million more barrels of bourbon than residents in Kentucky. The Bourbon Trail is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.
Whether it's ballet, opera, classical music, visual arts or the exceptional handcrafts of regional artisans, you can find it here. There are more than a dozen theater groups in Louisville alone, and hundreds of galleries and art studios throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Our healthcare facilities are second to none, and we lay claim to many trail-blazing "firsts," including the first artificial heart implant in 1982 and the first full hand transplant in 1999.
Our region is home to some four dozen colleges and universities, including basketball rivals University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and Indiana University, as well as highly regarded private institutions such as Centre College, Bellarmine University and Hanover College. Our institutions of higher learning offer everything from fine arts training to leading-edge scientific research.
Our region offers easy access to healthy foods. Consumers can readily find locally grown and raised vegetables, fruits, beef, lamb, pork and poultry, available in farmers markets throughout our rich agricultural region.
Hiking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing and fishing opportunities abound. Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge and Mammoth Cave are wonderful examples of our region's preserved wilderness areas.


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Over 100 Simply Delicious Raw Dishes for Everyday Entertaining
Written by Lisa Montgomery
Category: Cooking - Vegetarian; Cooking - Natural Foods
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: November 29, 2011
ISBN: 978-1-57826-398-1 (1-57826-398-0)
Entertain with delicious raw dishes!
Parties, social gatherings, and community suppers provide opportunities to share your passion for raw food. Why not engage and interact with friends and family around great raw dishes that everyone will enjoy? Raw Potluck makes it easy! Raw lifestyle expert Lisa Montgomery has gathered recipes from her fellow potluckers, along with several of her own recipes, to create a collection that offers something for everyone and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
Some of the over 100 fun and festive recipes featured in Raw Potluck include, Pesto Spinach Portobello, Rustic Tomato Bread, Honey Lemonade, Savory Basil Soup, Thai Green Mango Salad, Veggie Collard Wraps, Maki-Sushi Rolls, "Rawsmati" Ryce, Feel-Good Fudge, Almond-Coconut Macaroons, and much more!
Packed with lots of practical and helpful information, Raw Potluck also includes:
- Guide to planning your own raw potluck
- Tips for creating a community for your raw get-togethers
- And so much more!
Whether you need new ideas for entertaining groups of friends or are looking to start your very own raw community potluck, Raw Potluck is your source for exciting and tasty meals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Montgomery graduated with a degree in Business in 1979, but soon developed a passion for health and nutrition. Today, she is a Holistic Health Care Practitioner, and has graduated from the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute as an associate/chef instructor. She is also the author of Raw Garden and Liquid Raw. For more information about Lisa, visit www.livingdynamically.com.


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A recap of today’s press conference with Alan Stubbs
Rotherham have signed Darnell Fisher from Celtic for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
Player ratings from Rotherham’s 2-2 draw with Wolves and the chance to add your own.
Millers Time takes a look at how Rotherham’s bosses over the last 20 years have fared in their opening match.
A look at eight players who have joined Rotherham from Scottish clubs.
The key points raised from Alan Stubbs’ pre-match press conference.
The latest news on Rotherham’s pursuit of Scott Allan and Christoffer Nyman.
Jon Taylor became Rotherham’s most expensive ever player when he joined from Peterborough.
A look at the bookmakers are pricing Rotherham’s chances this season.
A look at some of the key transfers that have gone against the Millers so far this summer.

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Mogadishu, 8 July 2019: The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has expressed its displeasure over the media bill passed by Somalia’s Lower House of parliament on Monday, 8th July 2019. The SJS termed the amended draft law draconian and called on the Upper House to fully review it and open consultations with journalists and media representatives so that their input is added into the bill.
The SJS pointed out that Members of the Parliament (of the Lower House) voted and passed the Media Bill without prior consultations with the concerned groups including journalists’ representatives.
Under the new bill (as amended), media editors and directors will be handed down a fine of $300 to $1,500 for breaching sections of the new law including but not limited to publishing false news. It also empowers the Attorney General to instruct the arrest and prosecution of critical journalists and media stations.
While the country has seen an increase in the number of private media, the new bill advocates for restrictive measures against establishing new media outlets by imposing a deposit of an unspecified sum of money which is not part of the fees normally paid during the registration process. All pre-registered media houses will be required to seek for a new mandatory registration within 60 days after the bill takes into effect.
In a worrisome trend, the new bill mentions the establishment of a nine-member Somalia Media Committee (SMC) by the Ministry of information, which will be drawn from the Ministry of Information of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Member States including Banadir Regional Administration (BRA). The committee will be under the complete control and command of the information minister.
“We are very worried about this new draconian law which restricts the freedoms of journalists and that of the media. It imposes a fine of $300 to $1,500 on any editor or director of a media house for violating this law, It gives more powers to the Ministry of Information including registration and vetting of journalists,” Abdalla Ahmed Mumin, Secretary-General of SJS said.
“Surprisingly, it also imposes the establishment of the so-called Somalia Media Committee, which according to this bill, will be a governmental body drawn from the Federal Government and six member states without giving a single member to the independent journalists and their unions,” Mumin added.
“The Somalia Media Committee is very crucial and we, therefore, call for enhancement of its independence by limiting the government’s role in appointing the members of this committee, refraining from the extension of its member’s term. Importantly, the approval of the budget of the press committee should be under the Parliament – not under the Ministry of Information,” Mumin further added.
Furthermore, the bill obliges journalists to register and get Identification Cards provided by the Ministry of Information, clearly violating the rights of journalists to have their own self-regulated registration. The bill also bars certain journalists from joining the profession.
In its statement, the SJS has called on Somalia’s Upper House to fully review the bill, allow journalists’ unions to share their input through consultations. The SJS also demanded the withdrawal of all vague clauses and definitions aimed at limiting press freedoms and the rights of journalists to exercise their profession. These include the requirement for the journalists to be authorized or licensed to join the profession.
“All articles requiring content regulations should be removed and redundant definitions such as clauses indicating national interest and fake news should be eliminated. Also, there should be no requirements for a journalist to be authorized or licensed to join the profession,” the SJS secretary-general, Mumin said.


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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A change to the book challenge process in Florida schools could take final decisions out of the hands of local school districts.
A law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that just took effect on July 1 allows objectors to request that a special magistrate hear their concerns if they are not happy with a school board's decision about a book.
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Education
At an April school board meeting in St. Lucie County, community member Dale Galiano appealed to the school board, asked them to reject the superintendent's decision not to remove the books she challenged.
"I'm not banning books. I'm not burning books," Galiano said. "Do I want them out of the schools and put in public libraries? Definitely."
The board sided with the superintendent, putting the issue to rest.
But under a new state law, HB 1069, that may not be the final word in the future.
"The problem is it really takes the decision making out of the local control and it takes away the ability for people to really, locally, look at what's necessary for a book in a particular school or community," said Reagan Miller, the director of development for the Florida Freedom To Read Project.
Miller is talking about a portion of HB 1069 that says if a parent disagrees with a school board's decision about a book challenge, they can request the Florida commissioner of education appoint a special magistrate to hear the case.
"The special magistrate shall determine facts relating to the school district's determination, consider information provided by the parent and the school district, and render a recommended decision for resolution to the State Board of Education within 30 days after receipt of the request by the parent," the law reads.
The law also says the cost of the special magistrate will fall on the school district.
"This could be very costly to our districts. And already, I think our schools are underfunded as it is," Miller said. "And this is going to continue to compound that problem."
Miller worries this could lead school districts to simply remove books out of fear that a challenge could elevate to the state level.
Book bans and book removals have been increasingly hot topics around Florida over the past few years. As of April, free speech organization PEN America reported that Florida and Texas lead the country in book bans.
The State Board of Education would have to approve or reject the special magistrate's decision.
The state is still developing the rules that would govern the magistrate process and they are taking public comment. To submit a comment, click here.
The Martin County School District has received national attention for the number of books challenged and removed from school library and classroom shelves. The district said the new law is something they are monitoring and looking forward to receiving the associated State Board of Education rules for implementation.

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Not the most extravagant Japanese garden around Sydney but still a nice place to unwind while taking in the koi pond and Japanese inspired trees and plants. The garden were a gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown’s Sister City in Japan.
Located on the grounds of the Campbelltown Arts Centre, entry is free although the cafe was busy and seemed to require a booking.
I started off with a bite to eat at the cafe. I was lucky to be by myself and they let me eat at a small table without having a booking. The food was quite good and not too overpriced.
After eating it’s a short stroll around the small garden surrounding the handcrafted tea house and koi pond. There’s also a small zen garden behind the tea house. Keeping with the theme there”s small wooden bridges crossing the koi pond allowing guests to look straight into the water. Feeding the fish is not permitted.
The design inside the tea house was interesting and seems under utilised, for example, serving tea would be good.
I took a panorama shot from the tea house looking across the koi pond back towards the cafe. It seems to have turned out ok.
The garden is open every day and entry is free. More information can be found on the Art Centre website over here
Thankyou for stopping by.