Day 5 of Family Mediation Week features blog posts and a video on the theme “Mediation Works.”
The Family Mediator’s Association offers a whiteboard video called “Mediation Works.” It’s a short film explaining the process of family mediation and how it can help couples and families separate more smoothly.
In addition, there are two more blog posts. The first from Hugh England, Chair of the Family Mediation Council. Hugh’s post about the invaluable work done by family mediators and the positive effects this can have on separating couples is an important and powerful read, and can be read here.
Also writing on the subject is the widely respected academic, Jan Walker, Emeritus Professor of Family Policy and Strategic Research Adviser at Newcastle University’s Institute of Health and Society, whose research into mediation has revealed overwhelmingly positive results, time and time again. Jan’s blog can be read here.


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The rent at Soma Apartments ranges from $1,250 for a studio to a $2,950 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 21% more expensive than the Downtown average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
This apartment is in the Downtown neighborhood in Bellevue. Nearby parks include Wildwood Park, Downtown Park and Downtown Park.
Soma Apartments has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100. This location is a Walker’s Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
Nearby schools include Bellevue High School, Cedar Crest Academy Llc and Bsd Vocational Education/Career Educ Options High School.
The closest grocery stores are Sweet as can BEE Honey Farm, Emerald City Smoothie and Safeway.
Nearby coffee shops include Tully's Coffee, Cova Coffee & Deli and Sada Coffee LLC. Nearby restaurants include Toshi's Teriyaki, Broiler Bay and Pogacha.
Soma Apartments is near Downtown Park, Surrey Downs and Paccar Headquarters.
There are excellent bike lanes and the terrain has some hills. Soma Apartments is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure.

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Recorded the song "Evilard" on 2003 Grammy Nominee "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" Produced by Pierre Patrick
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The last time I went to Japan, three or four years ago, was the last time I did any of that material. Even then, I refused to do them the regular way. I did a blues version of a disco song. That was a tough one. I wasn't feeling so good then. I was in the middle of a kick. Oh, man. The things we do to ourselves.
In 1998, the corporate descendant of Garrett's original recording label released a greatest hits compilation of his music, "The Leif Garrett Collection". Garrett said that the only payment he received was a few copies of the CD.


As planned, I was at the October 14 (Neil Young) TCR taping! Took a bus roundtrip from Boston to NYC, so I got out of bed at 8am on Tuesday and wasn’t back in until 6am on Wednesday, with nine of those hours spent on the road.
The crew are, as always, very good at getting you energized. They make you cheer so much between the waiting room and the warmup that I was starting to feel hoarse before Stephen himself actually appeared. The fact that the show is coming to an end is part of the atmosphere, and it’s really been embraced — from the audience wrangler jazzing everyone up about how lucky we are to see one of the last tapings, to the warmup comic mocking a guy who had been to five already: “There’s like twenty shows left [note: actually 30], and you’re taking another seat from someone else?” On the list of suggested “things Stephen loves talking about” for the pre-show Q&A, his move to CBS is right there with things like the show’s trip to Iraq. You feel good about it.
When I went to a taping in 2007, I didn’t ask any questions, and came away kind of regretting it. This time, I didn’t bother…because the question I had back then was “if the show was coming to an end, have you thought about what kind of big finale it would have, and are there character-development-type things you would do, given the opportunity?” And, well. In a couple months I’ll find out.
With all that said, let’s get to the good stuff: the quotes and exclusives! (As best I can remember, with the help of a bunch of notes made directly after leaving.)
The Pre-Show (and Post-Show) Q&A
Stephen says “doyouhaveanyquestionstohumanizemebeforeIsayalltheseterriblethings” like it’s all one word these days. And we get right to it….
Q (in very British accent): Have you ever been to [place]?
A (in matching accent): I’m sorry, where?
Q: [Place]. It’s where J. R. R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings.
A: No, I haven’t. I’ve only been to England a couple of times.
Q: It’s where I live.
A (playing it cool): …What’s it smell like?
Q: How do you decompress?
A: I get to tell jokes every night. No, seriously.
Q: Have you ever officiated a gay wedding?
A (roguish): …That I know of.
Q: What brand are those big glasses you wear off-camera?
A: I don’t know. I lost them again. I’m going to have to wear these [the normal ones for the show] all the time.
A: I like these anyway. The other ones are kind of standoffish. These are more inviting. They invite people in. It’s like I’m not even wearing glasses at all.
Q: How do you get the part in your hair so straight?
A: I come in at five, and I have a team. They have lasers. They use a surveying level.
Q: Can you drive me home to Montclair after the show?
A: Uh, I live in The New York Area.
[dude, you have serious publicity-related involvement in the Montclair Film Festival, are people not supposed to have noticed?]
Q: I just turned 40, so I was wondering…what do you hope to have accomplished by the time you turn 40?
A (chuffed): Well, I hope to be established at CBS by then…
A (seriously): I got this show when I was 40, I was 41 when it started, I’m 50 now…the 40s are a good decade.
A: Get yourself a TV show. I really recommend it.
After the interview, they had to retape a couple of lines, so Stephen took a few more questions to keep us engaged while the crew was getting that set up. [He also pulled a lot of faces. That man’s face is cartoonishly malleable. He did this curly Grinch-with-a-plan smile, and a square, wide-mouthed frogface. I lost it on that one when he started doing lizard-flicks with his tongue.]
Q: What’s the story behind the Hugh Laurie photo on your shelf?
A: [gentle explanation for this poor soul who hasn’t watched House, M.D. closely enough, and/or just isn’t enough of a TCR fan]
Q: Is that [on the mantel by the interview table] your real Emmy?
A: One of them.
A: …That was a really dickish way to answer that question, wasn’t it? Like, the most dickish way possible.
A: That’s the one we took to Iraq. You can see she’s in digital camo.
Q: What’s your favorite barbecue?
A: Where are you from?
Q: South Carolina.
Q: James Island.
Q: My family’s in the business, that’s why I asked.
A: [starts talking about places, eventually giving the names Michael and Maurice]
Q: Those are my uncles.
[Turned out she was a Bessinger. Turns out Maurice was famously racist, but Stephen praises the barbecue itself: “You can really *kisses fingers* taste the heritage.”]
The Second Act That Got Cut
There was an entire Sport Report between the first act and the interview. At the end, Stephen mentioned that it was probably getting cut so we could have “as much Neil as possible.” (It sounded like they wrote a table of contents for the top of the show, but they didn’t even film that. Explained up-front that tonight, “we have too many jokes.”)
I remember being a little let down that the middle segment I was getting to see in-person wasn’t, say, political…but hey, studio-audience-exclusive gags! Can’t complain about that. And “Stephen” even opened with “Nation, I love sports. I also love pretending to love things I don’t actually care about.”
Topic was the Fall Experimental Football League, which he described as “Have you ever watched college football, and thought, ‘man, I wish these players were better’, and then watched the NFL and thought ‘wait, not that good’?” One of the FXFL’s selling points is that they expect to have at least 25% their players picked up by the NFL mid-season: “Because what you really want is to follow a team where all the good players keep leaving.” He listed a bunch of previous failed non-NFL football leagues, included the XFL, but added, “You know this one will succeed because they’ve added an F, the letter synonymous with success.”
Miscellanea (with Bonus Neil Young)
The set is so classy these days. When they were getting us settled, the video columns behind the desk and around the front of the platform were playing this fishbowl scene, and it all went together: you could see the same fish swim out-of-frame on one column and into the next.
Between the interview and the musical bit, the crew folded up either end of the platform that table sits on (with the table and chairs still sitting in the middle), used a bungee cord to hook the ends together, and wheeled the whole thing away. There were audible “oooh”s from the audience. So that’s how they do it!
Stephen did surprisingly little guitar playing. From what I could tell looking between the screens and the people, they filmed it well. Basically, any time the camera was just on Neil, Stephen’s hands weren’t moving.
They also filmed another song — a straightforward duet of “You Are My Sunshine” — that didn’t end up on-air. (I don’t see it as a web exclusive, either. Bonus feature for an upcoming best-of DVD? IDK.) They had the same trouble at the beginning that they did with the first song, where Stephen would try to start the bit and Neil launched straight into playing the song, without waiting for the lead-in they’d rehearsed. Eventually, Stephen went “Is this why Crosby, Stills, and Nash left you?!”
(It was fun. They had a great time with it.)
The Report is soaring out on a high note! And I feel good about that. Even though I’m going to miss it so much when it’s gone.


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Foreign secretary Boris Johnson has called for illegal immigrants to be granted amnesty in the UK in the run up to Brexit. He originally stated these plans during the referendum campaign but has restated his plans in a cabinet meeting chaired by Theresa May.
The amnesty plan would give those who had been in the UK illegally for more than 10 years legal status in the UK so they can work legally and pay income taxes. The plan would essentially grant immigrants who have been in the UK for longer than 10 years indefinite leave to remain, meaning they could live and work legally, and contribute through income taxes.
This news comes in the wake of announcements from the UK’s official forecaster predicted the government would have to borrow an additional £122 billion over the next five years. The combination of weaker income tax revenue and additional costs in the lead up to Brexit will lead to something the Office for Budget Responsibility have described as a budget black hole.
This isn’t the first time Johnson has raised the possibility of an amnesty for illegal immigrants who have been in the country for an extended period of time. He first raised the idea in 2008 and then repeated it during his time as the Mayor of London.
During a leave rally in June of this year, Johnson said: “I’m not only pro-immigration, I’m pro-immigrants. And I am in favour of an amnesty of illegal immigrants who have been here for more than 12 years, unable to contribute to this economy, unable to pay taxes, unable to take proper part in society. I’ll tell you why. Because it is the humane thing to do, it is the economically rational thing to do.”
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has indicated support for the amnesty plan, but there are also concerns that the move could anger those who voted for Brexit in order to control immigration. One minister present at the cabinet meeting described the plan as insane, going on to say it would make ordinary Brits furious.

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With this small breed comes a relatively small diet. But like all breeds, Toy Fox Terrier food will need to contain plenty of animal proteins and carbohydrates for energy, vitamins and minerals for digestive and immune health, and omega fatty acids for coat and skin wellness. This means the best food for Toy Fox Terriers is the premium dry kind (particularly brands formulated for small breeds), as this type has balanced portions of the above-listed ingredients--all of which your Toy Foxy will need to maintain its health in the long term. Cheap, generic dog food is not recommended for this breed, because it contains mostly empty "filler" ingredients that have very little nutritional value.
Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, and Hill's Science Diet are three recommended brands that carry excellent lines of premium small-breed food.
As to portions, your Toy Foxy won't eat too much at a time. The typical adult TFT, depending on its age, size, and activity level, will only need about ½ cup of dry food per day, divided into two meals. Toy Foxy puppies, again depending on age, will need a bit less: about 0.3 cups per day, divided into three meals (not two) until six months old. A three-month-old TFT, for example, will only need a few pieces of dry food for each meal.
For further info, the following list details the feeding needs of the Toy Fox Terrier from puppyhood through maturity. The list is for dry food, and names the dog's age, weight, portion size, and meal frequency.
- 6-7 Weeks: 0.75 lbs, 2-3 pieces (Puppy formula), 3x/day
- 10 Weeks: 1 lb, 5-6 pieces, 3x/day
- 4 Months: 2.5 lbs, 8-10 pieces, 3x/day
- 6 Months: 4 lbs, 0.2 cups, 2x/day
- 8 Months*: 5 lbs, 0.25 cups (Puppy/Adult), 2x/day
- 9 Months+: 6 lbs, 0.25 cups (Adult formula), 2x/day
(*--Around this time, transition to adult food by first mixing in a bit of adult formula with the puppy formula. Over the course of a week, with each meal add a bit more adult food to the mixture, until the dog is eating it entirely.)
If possible, try to stick to the above-listed portions. If your TFT is constantly overfed (and underexercised), the dog will easily become obese--and a fat Toy Fox Terrier will have joint, breathing, and digestive problems, not to mention a shortened lifespan. You can help control your Toy Foxy's weight by establishing consistent feeding and exercise schedules, by not feeding the dog table scraps,and by not leaving food in its bowl all the time, thereby allowing the dog to eat whenever it wants. It's better to put the dog's bowl down only at mealtimes, then pick it up a few minutes after the dog begins eating.
If you're worried your Toy Foxy is overweight, give the dog this simple test: run a hand along its side, and if you can't easily feel any ribs, it's diet time. Reduce the dog's daily food consumption by a bit, and add an extra walk or play period to its daily exercise schedule.

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Estate Plan Activity Increases in Response to Pandemic
By Bill Brammell, DBL Law
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting people personally and professionally. Over the last six months it has become apparent that estate planning is at the forefront of many clients’ minds as focus has turned to protecting both assets and loved ones. GGI member firm DBL Law estimates that its attorneys have spent 16% more time providing legal assistance for wills and estate planning clients thus far in 2020 compared with 2019. There has been an increase in the number of individuals under 50 years of age that are interested in preparing a will, trust, health directive, guardianship, or other estate-planning document, many citing the need to take precautions “just in case”.
Prior to the pandemic, the number of individuals who traditionally invested in estate planning had been on the decline. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 32% of older and middle-aged Americans have a will or similar document, compared with 42% in 2017.
In these uncertain times, some may be asking “Are my personal affairs in order?” “Is it time to create or review my estate plan documents?” The following should be taken into consideration during the estate-planning process:
- Do you have a medical power of attorney and a living will?
- Who are your powers of attorney? Have they been notified?
- Have you appointed guardians for your children?
- Do you have the appropriate beneficiaries designated in your life insurance policies, pensions, and IRAs?
- What are the benefits of a revocable trust?
It is important to note that estate planning amidst a pandemic has presented additional challenges as individuals strive to comply with social distancing and other restrictions. Fortunately, many states have enacted laws to allow remote notarisation of documents, while others permit witnesses to sign electronically. Individuals wishing to customise an estate plan to meet his or her needs, should contact an estate-planning attorney.
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Bill Brammell is a Partner in DBL Law’s Civil and Commercial Litigation group. He holds a JD from the University of Kentucky College of Law, an MSc in Democracy and Democratisation from University College London, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Louisville.
Published: Trust & Estate Planning Newsletter, No. 06, Autumn 2020 l Photo: Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com


An instrumental discovery of Chinese Orchestra
With the support of Temasek Foundation, SCO produced a series of webisodes, aimed as educational videos for beginners in Chinese music, students and educators. Titled “An instrumental discovery of Chinese Orchestra”, each episode features a musician who shares, in greater depth, the background and techniques of playing a classical instrument. The series have been well-received, garnering over 12,000 unique views. All of the webisodes can be found on SCO’s YouTube page.
Here are screengrabs of webisodes featuring the bowed-string instrument and wind instruments:


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If requested will Fish & Game visit an area to determine public versus private lands? This could be very helpful preventing disputes about hunting rights and perceived or actual landowner rights.
Normally IDFG does not make site visits to address disputes regarding ownership. However, you can contact your local conservation officer or regional office and inquire as to if they have had issues in this area before.
It is always helpful to have a good quality map of the area you are hunting. BLM produces some very good maps and many of the newer GPS units have a landownership layer. These are always useful in discussing issues related to ownership.


In a region wracked by mayhem and violence, the people of Iran participated in the 12th presidential election in a calm and peaceful atmosphere returning the incumbent, President Hassan Rouhani to a second term in office.
In keeping with the tradition of past presidential elections, Iranian voters returned President Hassan Rouhani to power for a second term with a comfortable majority in the May 19 presidential election.
With a few days left for the presidential vote (May 19), Tehran mayor and a candidate in Iran’s 12th presidential election, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, withdrew from the race and threw his support behind the Principlist candidate, Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.
Islamic Iran is heading for its 12th presidential election since the victory of the Islamic revolution in 1979. Six candidates have been approved for the May 19 poll.


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A creepy video starring two members of the sketch group Casual Violence. "Remember remember the 11th of November!"
Featuring: James Hamilton, Dave Newman.
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Chapter 5: Conclusion
Moving forward to fight food waste effectively
In the new report, “Checked Out: How U.S. Supermarkets Fail to Make the Grade in Reducing Food Waste,” the Center for Biological Diversity and the Ugly Fruit and Veg Campaign reveal that the majority of the American supermarket sector lacks a clear and effective commitment to food-waste reduction, particularly when compared to its European counterparts. Most companies have food donation and recycling programs with publicly available data.
But initiatives to prevent food waste in the first place are not as widespread, despite the social, economic and environmental advantages of prioritizing prevention. Many of the solutions outlined in this report were highly rated in ReFED’s Retail Guide for their feasibility and/or profit potential.
Companies need to institute structural changes that shift toward progressive and transparent food-waste reduction policies. This includes publicly reported results to create accountability with partners, suppliers, shareholders and customers. Of the companies studied in the report, few have even taken the first step of tracking and reporting their overall food waste.
One company representative told us that “reporting on such granular information is time consuming.” Yet this investment of time is critical to advancing food-waste reduction industry-wide and could help save money and natural resources.
In the face of a rapidly changing online and in-store retail grocery market, establishing clear, sustainable food-waste reduction policies can also increase a company’s draw with customers.
There were many missed opportunities among the companies studied in this report. ALDI, for example, has a strong food-waste reduction program in its U.K. operations but has yet to export those efforts to the United States. Trader Joe’s and Costco have bulk-purchasing business models that would lend themselves well to supporting whole crop purchases, yet neither has made a public commitment to do so.
Publix has a system in place to track its seafood products within the supply chain, which could be similarly adapted to other products. Whole Foods has built a reputation on sustainability but has not made any public commitments to addressing food waste.
Just as it is important for supermarkets to take responsibility for food waste up the supply chain, they must also address the role they play in household food waste. When it comes to shopping initiatives, some companies have started instituting practices to maximize freshness or have supported standardized date labels.
However, there is an overall lack of creativity and understanding about how practices from stocking to sales influence shoppers and contribute to wasted household food. For example, one company claimed that “Buy-one get-one free provides retailers with the option to offer our customers products that are close to expiration date at a discounted price (thus reducing our food waste).”
Data shows that buy-one-get-one-free offers are correlated with food waste through over-purchasing. Proper information and strategic planning can eliminate these wasteful initiatives.
Companies like Tesco have found that less wasteful, more shopper-friendly strategies include price reductions for staples and perishable items. To their credit, some U.S. companies have taken steps in this direction: Examples include Albertsons’ Just-4-U app, which helps with meal planning, and Walmart’s in-store shopper education initiatives.
Overall recommendations for resolving grocery food waste at the retail level include:
- Improve tracking of food-waste data with publicly reported results on the volume and types of wasted food as well as how many stores are participating in prevention and donation programs;
- Expand in-store initiatives to reduce food waste through improved stocking, packing and display measures as well as initiating customer-education programs;
- Extend cosmetic standards to sell imperfect produce across all stores with publicly reported data on volume processed and sold;
- Commit to purchasing whole crops from major suppliers and publicly report on how much of its suppliers crops are being purchased; and
- Commit to zero surplus food waste by 2025.
Although steps need to be taken in other venues like households and restaurants to address food waste in the United States, supermarkets are often the gatekeepers between individuals and farms. As a result grocery retailers have the opportunity and the responsibility to lead the way in fighting food waste.
By making a specific and time-based commitment to eliminating food waste and instituting policies that reduce waste from farm to fork, supermarkets can transform waste in the retail sector, help achieve national and international food-waste reduction goals, save money and, in turn, reduce harms to natural resources, habitat and wildlife.
From Checked Out: How U.S. Supermarkets Fail to Make the Grade in Reducing Food Waste, a report from the Center for Biological Diversity and the Ugly Fruit & Veg Campaign.

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May 6, 2009
TRACADIE-SHEILA (CNB) - An investment of $137,100 will be made in Everest Plastik to acquire new equipment to help increase production at its operation in Tracadie-Sheila, Finance Minister Victor Boudreau announced today. The investment will create eight jobs.
"Our goal of a self-sufficient New Brunswick is closer to success when we partner with the private sector to create lasting employment for the people of New Brunswick," said Boudreau, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation.
Transportation Minister Denis Landry and Neri Jean, owner of Everest Plastik, joined Boudreau for the announcement.
"I would like to thank the provincial government for its support for helping our company reach its goals," said Jean.
The funding is provided through the Regional Development Corporation.
MEDIA CONTACT: Bruce Macfarlane, Regional Development Corporation, 506-444-4606.


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SMVDU: Mr. Lucky Gupta, a noted theater artist, presented the street play “Maa Mujhe Tagore Bana De” at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University on 27th Feb. evening. This story of the play revolves around the philosophical journey of a boy named Budduram and his craving for proper education. Inspired by Mohan Bhandari’s Punjabi tale with the same name, this story showed the desire of Budduram to write poetry and to become the next Rabindranath Tagore.
Lucky’s artistic skills prove to be very impressive as he moulds himself into different characters in just a flying second. He is a highly skilled artiste and has been performing the same play for several years now with his performance in SMVDU being 1061st. This play is solely performed in Hindi but language has never been a barrier in communicating Buddhuram’s story. Apart from hundreds of students, a number of faculty and staff, Dean of Students Dr. Yugal Khajuria, President BCA Dr. V.K. Tripathi, Dr. Rakesh Kumar and Mr. Gaurav Jamwal were present. Sahil, Vaibhav and Aarohi managed the show.

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SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Jan. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) –
A total of 223 works from 18 countries have been submitted to the call for the sixth edition of the Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation, which once again have the main sponsorship of the Cabildo de Tenerife.
The registered works aspire to be finalists in the six main categories: feature film, series, short film, school short film, commissioned work and video game animation. The best works in three technical categories will also be awarded: visual development, animation design and sound design, and original music. Created in 2018 with the aim of recognizing the best of Ibero-American animation over the last year, the Quirino Awards will be delivered on May 13 in La Laguna.
Open to animation works from the 23 countries that make up the Ibero-American region, the call received 17 feature films, 33 series, 100 short films, 44 school short films, 22 commissioned works and 7 video games that, as a whole, add up to 51 hours of animation. . The 46% increase in the number of school short films reflects the importance of the Quirinos for the promotion of new talents in Ibero-American animation.
Spain leads the list of countries with the highest representation with 31%, followed by Argentina (15%), Brazil (10%), Colombia (9%), Mexico and Portugal (8% each). Works have also been received from Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela. Since its first call, the Quirinos have received a total of 1,482 applications.
From among all the registered works, the selection committee made up of Agnieszka Kowalewska-Skowron, Barry O’Donoghue, Carlos Roca, Sydney Padua, Loïc Portier and Paco Rodríguez will choose six works by category, which will be announced in mid-February. Subsequently, an international jury will choose the three finalists in each of the categories. On this occasion, the jury will be made up of Andrea Fernández (Chilean, art director of The Cuphead Show!), Julio Bonet (adult animation manager for Netflix, United Kingdom), Risa Cohen (producer and executive producer for video games and films , United States), Robert Jaszczurowski (producer and director, GS Animation/Grupa Smacznego, Poland) and Simón Wilches-Castro (Colombian, creative director at Titmouse studios, USA).
For the third consecutive year, the city of La Laguna will not only host the awards ceremony, but also the Co-Production and Business Forum, which in its latest edition brought together more than 120 company representatives from 19 countries and organized more than 700 professional meetings.
In the last edition of Animation! Ventana Sur announced the first three projects selected for the Forum: the series El futuro imposible by Martín Haas and Antonio Balseiro (Argentina) and Rei Gastão by Diogo Viegas (Brazil-Portugal); and the feature film Chocó: the land and the monsters by Estefanía Piñeres Duque (Colombia). The latter selected through the Ibero-American Animation League, an alliance made up of the Quirino Awards together with Animation! and the Mexican festival Pixelatl. In addition, during the APA LAB laboratory in Unquillo (Córdoba-Argentina) the fourth project participating in the forum was unveiled, the series The Darkland by Andrés Ramírez (Mexico).
The Brazilian Bob Cuspe – Nós Não Gostamos de Gente by director César Cabral, the Mexican Sustos ocultos by Frankelda de Roy and Arturo Ambriz, and the Chilean Bestia by Hugo Covarrubias were recognized as best feature film, best series and best short film, respectively, at the latest edition of the Awards.


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Introducing “Press Play”, H&M Studio’s high-energy homage to mood-enhancing fashion. The collection is inspired by musical Gen-Z muses with exhilarating style and sparkling personalities and draws on the outré fashion of the 1980s and 1990s. It brings powerful, big-personality fashion back into the spotlight.
As a part of H&M`s sustainability commitments, every item in the SS 22 collection is made from more sustainably sourced materials including recycled polyester, recycled polyamide and recycled wool.
*Collection will be available only at hm.com from February 24th.
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Chances are pretty good that if you are reading this, you or a loved one is suffering from some kind of back pain. I promise that by the time you’re done reading this you will have learned something that you can use right now to relieve back pain!
I’ve written about the most common cause of back pain. I explained how a person with no training in doctor stuff can tell if they are getting the treatment they need for their back pain. I wrote a controversial article about why an MD is not the person to see for back pain. I even posted a video of myself performing a fun and excellent exercise that will help prevent back pain! In this article I am going to explain the best home therapy for back pain, but which is usually done incorrectly, so people think it doesn’t work. I explain this therapy for back pain every day in my practice, and every day I hear from my patients how much it has helped relieve their back pain!
When it comes to home treatment of back pain, ICE is your friend!
There is not a better home treatment in existence for back pain than ice! The problem I find is that generally ice is not used correctly. To help you understand how to use ice so that it works, I will explain what it does.
Ice has 3 major effects. The first effect is on blood circulation in the painful area. When something hurts, there is usually swelling. The swelling causes pain and spasm of the muscles. As the muscles get tighter, the circulation of blood to the injured area is impeded. When ice is first applied it causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels being cooled. So, the blood to the area is sort of shut off during the first 5 to 10 minutes of ice application. Then after about 10 minutes the blood vessels vasodilate and a blood flow to the area rushes back into the area being iced. When you look at the skin of an area that has been iced it is bright red. That red color is from all the fresh, oxygenated blood.
The second effect of ice is on the muscles. There are always muscle spasms with back pain. Ice causes muscles to relax. Ice is very effective in reducing muscle spasms!
The third effect ice has is neurological. Check it out:
- Ice slows the nerve transmission in pain nerves.
- Ice reduces the activity of nerve endings.
- Ice increases the pain threshold.
- Ice causes a release of endorphins.
- Ice over-rides the pain sensation
Pretty COOL, don’t ya think?
There are two ways to do ice! The way that works, and every other way.
I put together this informative video to teach you the way to do ice that will help decrease back pain.
A couple important points to finish up with. I know someone is going to ask about heat. I will write another article on heat, but in short, heat from a hot pack or a heating blanket only penetrates about 3 mm deep. So, heat applications only warm the skin. The muscles, joints and nerves are not affected by a hot pack. While a hot pack is soothing and can feel good, its benefit is only skin deep.
Finally, using ice for back pain is only part of what needs to be done to fix the reason for the pain and to prevent future problems. Pain indicates that something is not right. Ice will help with pain, inflammation and muscle spasms, but it does nothing to correct the function of the painful area. So, while ice is just part of a treatment plan, it is the best home treatment for back pain!
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Ghana's Transport Minister cries at Kintampo accident scene
-Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, broke down at the site where 38 victims of the Kintampo road crash were buried
- The accident on the Kintampo-Techiman highway involved two passenger buses - a KIA Grand Bird registered as GT 5694 - 18 and a VVIP bus with registration number GT 3916
The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, was reduced to tears when he visited the site where some victims of the Kintampo road crash were buried.
A mass burial was held for 38 victims on Friday, March 22, 2019 gory accident who were burnt beyond recognition.
Interacting with some of the accident victims, the minister could not hold back his tears.
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He was, however, consoled by his colleague minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta.
The pair was joined by the Executive Director of the Ghana National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), May Obiri Yeboah and some police chiefs to commiserate with the accident victims at the Techiman Holy Family Hospital and the Kintampo South District Hospital.
The team then proceeded to the main accident scene at Ampomakrom in the Kintampo South District.
The Transport minister said it is sad that the number one killer of citizens in the country is now road accidents.
He urged citizens to take their lives into their own hands, adding that education on road safety must be intensified.
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“Please join us to educate the citizenry about security and road safety on our roads because so many lives are being lost. You know for a fact that today, the number one killer disease is no more malaria – it is road crashes. And so, we now have to take our destiny into our own hands,” Mr. Asiamah said.
On actions that should be taken by the police, the minister said: “I know that you are doing your best but seeing and knowing what is happening to us, all of us must up our game and see that wherever we are having lapses and allowing these reckless drivers to behave the way they are behaving, we try to tackle it so that they don’t capitalize on the loose points and misbehave."
Many people were reported dead last Friday, March 22, 2019 following separate road accidents in two regions.
Both accidents claimed close to 70 lives, with many more sustaining various degrees of injuries.
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Who Fishes Matters! Tell Fisheries Council to Protect Fleet Diversity
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The Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA) along with supporters from around New England are launching the 'WHO FISHES MATTERS' campaign. If we truly care about our oceans and our fisheries, then "WHO" fishes matters! Our goal is to ensure fleet diveristy and prevent excessive consolidation for the well-being of our fishing communities and marine ecosystem. The New England Fisheries Management Council has made clear that consolidation is a priority in order to reduce total catch. However, a Council vision for who stays and who goes is absent.
We learned from the experience of US farm policy that consolidation without a vision resulted in large-scale factory farming corporations driving out family farmers and degrading the land based environment, biodiversity, and security of the food system in this country. As it did this, it also destroyed the fabric and vitality of farming communities in the heartland.
On the marine side we are heading down the same path. By ignoring 'Who Fishes' policy-makers will end up undermining the conservation objectives aimed at preserving a sustainable ecosystem. We need protections! Please support the "WHO FISHES MATTERS" campaign by adding your name to this petition.
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Parental concern may limit public health benefit from younger child vaccinations
There might actually be more vaccination hesitancy by parents considering the COVID shots for their kids than for any other age group. At least one school district estimates just 20-30% of children ages 5-11 will get the vaccine.
OSF HealthCare Chief Operating Officer Mike Cruz said that's not going to do a lot to shut down the spread of the virus in a community.
"Will it have substantive impact in the community at large knowing that you are only going to get to 20-30 (percent)? I'll be brutally honest. That's not what I would aspire to or target," said Cruz.
He said true benefits limiting the spread of the coronavirus will happen with vaccination rates at 90% or above, adding it's it's still worth parents getting their children vaccinated.
"It's nice. It's good. it's good for them and their family. It's good for the kiddo and for their interaction with grandma and grandpa. Absolutely, I think there is a get," said Cruz.
Despite parental concerns about the safety of the vaccine, Cruz pointed to the hundreds of millions of people already vaccinated without serious or prolonged side effects. He lamented the lack of public education on the issue and how much attention is paid to non-credible information sources about the COVID vaccine.

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The leadership is still delivered to Nokia, followed by Samsung. The surprise comes in 3rd place, which is Apple, thanks to the iPhone 4S, ahead of LG and ZTE.
Apple continues its growth in the mobile phone market, gaining 96.2% over 2010, according to the latest results released by IDC.
Apple has sold, according to the consultant, 93 million units, which meant that it reached a market share of 6%, almost double what he had in 2010, which was 3.4%. This should increase the last quarter, since sold 37 million phones in the last three months of 2011, when he began selling the iPhone 4S, as disclosed in the annual results from Apple. According to recent studies, 9 out of 10 iPhones are iPhone 4S.
Nokia, although the leader, lost 7.9% of the market, with a market share of 27%, sold 417 million phones in 2011.
Samsung is in second place, sold 329 million mobile phones and has a market share of 21.3%. The big loser was the LG, which had a drop in market share of 24.5%, selling 88 million units. ZTE appears in 4th place in this ranking, selling 66 million phones.


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Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb
Eye dryness occurs when your eye lacks lubrication. This can leave a burning or tingling feeling caused by different factors, such as staring at a computer screen, the dry air, cigarette smoke, wearing contact lenses or taking certain medication.
For this, we recommend preservative-free, artificial tear drops.
Bausch & Lomb have developed Aqualarm Intensive UD, this ophthalmic single dose solution lubricates and cools the eye. It also protects them from external aggressions, such as the wind, air conditioning, prolonged work on a computer screen and even wearing contact lenses. Aqualarm is also suitable for soft and hard contact lenses.
The hyaluronic acid content is a natural polymer that deposits on the surface of the eye. It's a protective film that freezes the tear film and helps to repair corneal damage.
Preservative-free and thanks to its unique system pump, the bottle can be used up to 3 months after opening.
For any aches and pains you may get, such as eye dryness, tingling, headaches and sins problems we recommend the Therapearl Eye Mask 22.9cm x 7cm.
- Put 1 drop in each eye
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RI-MUHC researcher confronts the unique challenges of eliminating infectious diseases in prisons
Topic: ExoView Platform for Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles and Viruses
Phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant nivolumab leads to practice-changing results
Preventing hospitalization following COVID-19 infection in vulnerable populations
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Revising our understanding in light of two pandemics
A new study finds mutations affecting the chloride channel of a glutamate transport protein in a rare disorder...
An innovative new approach highlights the relevance of immune cells’ position within melanoma to inform on a...
Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Fontela!
Keynote Speaker: Patricia Janet Sime, MD
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The RI-MUHC senior scientist will present a seminar on “Maternal and child population health...
On World TB Day 2022, we are looking at how researchers from the McGill International TB Centre at the RI-MUHC are working to raise awareness and to put an end to TB.
Jean-Jacques Lebrun’s team at the RI-MUHC has won the 2021 Québec Science Discovery of the Year Award...
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A new study by Dr. Gabriella Gobbi reveals the neurobiological mechanisms by which LSD could relieve anxiety
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Summer Programs - Raleigh
Raleigh, which makes-up one of the three cities in “The Research Triangle” of North Carolina, is a picturesque city that boasts a robust economy and a flourishing cultural community. Nelson Mullins' Raleigh office hosts a program that offers students the opportunity to spend a challenging, but entertaining, summer at a law firm. Nelson Mullins hires Summer Associates with both the hope and goal that they may be offered Associate positions upon graduation. It is anticipated that Summer Associates will work with a number of attorneys in the office and be exposed to an array of practice areas. In addition to litigation, the practice in the Raleigh office consists of a broad spectrum of corporate tax and securities issues, healthcare, intellectual property and other complex commercial matters. Our attorneys will make every effort to ensure that Summer Associates are given projects that parallel their legal interests. Summer Associates will be encouraged to attend corporate closings, client interviews, depositions, court appearances, and other meetings outside of the office.
Summer Associates will get to know all of the attorneys and many of the staff at both impromptu and planned social gatherings. Attorneys are urged to mentor and provide Summer Associates with feedback on projects throughout the course of their stay, and a formal evaluation will be conducted prior to departure.
The Raleigh office will host a 12-week program, beginning mid-May and ending the first week of August. Students may be offered full or half-summer employment.
We hire our summer associates in a variety of ways. Nelson Mullins' North Carolina offices conduct on-campus interviews at USC, UNC, Duke, Vanderbilt and Virginia. We also participate in the Southeastern Minority Job Fair and the Southeastern Law Placement Consortium. Nelson Mullins' North Carolina offices will also accept resumes from students who are unable to participate in on-campus interviews. Please contact your career services office to determine the dates of our visit to your campus or write directly to our Legal Recruiting and Development Administrator, Carolyn C. Early (P.O. Box 30519, Raleigh, N.C. 27622).


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Hi Hart Beat! I am so happy to be back in Brooklyn! It was so nice to get away from the snow and cold here for a while but I did miss writing to you all so much. I’ve been noticing this blush pink color popping up everywhere in the spring lines debuting this week
Hi Hart Beat! Happy Valentines Day! I was able to get internet this vacation so I thought I would sneak on the blog to wish all you lovely readers a very romantic and happy Valentine’s Day! I missed doing the countdown this year and to be honest I missed even more writing for you this
Hi Hart Beat! As I’ve mentioned before my mom and I are off for a midwinter break to the sunny Caribbean. I will be taking some time off blogging to relax, read some books I’ve been looking forward to, and playing many rounds of Bananagrams with my mom. Hold down the fort in Brooklyn for me
Hi Hart Beat. Happy Friday! My best friend and college roommate C. just sent me the most adorable video. “Crush” is featured on The Atlantic website right now and tells the true life story of a couple meeting and falling in love. You have to watch it. In this short film director Bianca Giaever and fashion designer
Oh Hart Beat, have you seen the movie her this month? If you haven’t I seriously cannot recommend it more. Seriously, if you haven’t seen it go out this weekend and make it a priority. The entire movie is beautiful, from the colors, to the costumes, to the story, I was in a state of
Wandering around the Lower East Side today I found the cutest coffee shop. There hasn’t been a spot in Manhattan or Brooklyn to remind me of Madrid before finding El Rey. All I could think about was how I wish I had brought my camera with me to the city today. The atmosphere is so
Oh hey there Hart Beat, do I have the most beautiful collection to share with you today. It’s been a while since any shoes have taken center stage on the blog and I am so proud to share with you the Wolverine 1000 Mile line by Samantha Pleet. The Bonny boot in tan/black and black.
Hola Hart Beat! Happy February to all you lovely readers out there. One of my favorite series that I’ve published here on Hart Beat was the Countdown to Valentines Day series back in 2012. I wanted to do another countdown series this year too but unfortunately the time has gotten away from me. This last


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Surevey Says: Crypto Industry Seems Willing To Adopt FATF Travel Rule
A new survey revealed that members and investors of the cryptocurrency industry are eager to comply with the Travel Rule. The Travel Rule was issued by the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF). The Travel Rule states that providers of cryptocurrencies and tokens must ask for and provide customer data for transactions over a specific amount. Similar rules are already in place in the American finance sector. For example, federally insured banks must report deposits in excess of $10,000 total and cash withdrawals in excess of $10,000. Banks must report these transactions to the IRS on the same day as they take place.
Notabene, a cryptocurrency compliance agency headquartered in New York City, conducted the survey. According to its results, about 70% of cryptocurrency members are either already compliant with the rule or will finish their compliance requirements in the first or second quarter of 2022. The Travel Rule is expected to have international coverage, and its purpose is to prevent illegal financial activities.
With more than 5,000 different types of cryptocurrencies, preventing the financing of terrorism and other illegal activities, such as money laundering, is a top priority of the American government and other governments around the world. The FATF has been watching the use of cryptocurrencies since 2014. It has adjusted its policies and made clear its positions on requirements that cryptocurrency platforms should have in place to prevent money laundering. It has also encouraged the industry to keep up with the fast-paced changes in how nefarious individuals make use of cryptocurrencies and exchanges.
The Travel Rule, which focuses on wire transfers, falls under FATF recommendation 16. This recommendation suggests that virtual asset service providers, banks and other financial entities that are regulated in member countries provide the details of the originators of transactions and the recipients of transactions in excess of $1,000 or more. Because the values of cryptocurrencies can change by the millisecond, it will be up to the platform to calculate the conversion to American dollars.
The FATF survey included 56 businesses from around the world. Of them, 45% were located in the Asia-Pacific area. Another 30% were in Europe, Africa or the Middle East, and 25% were in North America. Of the respondents, 86% described their function as a cryptocurrency native firm, and 13% reported their function as a bank. One-third of the businesses completely or partly adhere to the Travel Rule already. About 92% of the respondents have legal and compliance departments in place to address the Travel rule. Approximately 78% of the respondents who have legal or compliance teams in place believe that their teams are able to guarantee compliance with the Travel Rule.
Although the survey reported the capacity for compliance with the Travel Rule, it also found that nearly 50% of the respondents said that they will have to deal with some formidable obstacles to maintain compliance. The sunrise period and legal uncertainty were two of the most commonly reported compliance obstacles. More than 46% of the survey’s respondents stated that they have no idea of what protocol their company will use for determining compliance with the Travel Rule.

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Sony D2403 with Snapdragon 400 processor, Android 4.4.2 KitKat, qHD display shows up in GFXBench
Earlier this month, Sony announced the successor of Xperia A and Xperia ZL and last month the Japanese company launched the Xperia M2 in the Indian market, which is a mid-range smartphone. Now, it looks like Sony is busy making another mid-range smartphone. Holding the model number D2403, the smartphone has popped up on GXBench website.
According to GFXBench listing, the Sony D2403 comes with a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM and Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The exact screen size is yet unknown, as the site list three different sizes - 4.4-inch, 4.5-inch and 4.7-inch all with qHD (960 x 540 pixels) resolution.
Other specifications include an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 0.3MP (VGA) front facing camera and 16GB of internal storage. Connectivity series include Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and NFC.
There is no word on when the smartphone will be launched officially, but it may happen soon, maybe next month. Also, as Xperia M2 has model number D2303, we are expecting the D2403 to be the Xperia L2.


Apple iWatch wearers might be able to charge the device wirelessly -- at least if the latest rumors from Chinese media prove true. Insiders at Chinese electronics maker Luxshare say the company has sent wireless charging coils to Apple to be certified and approved for inclusion in the iWatch, according to the G for Games website. Luxsure is reportedly one of two coil suppliers currently being considered by Apple, the report claims. Asked about its potential partnership with Apple, Luxshare declined to spill anything to G for Games because "the product [iWatch] is not yet available." Assuming the charging coils and all the other parts are lined up, Apple is eyeing a release date for the watch sometime in the second half of the year, according to the insider.


PROTEAS THRASH THE AUSSIES
By: Nasiphi Mvunyiswa
South Africa won the 2nd Test match against Australia by an outstanding 231 runs at St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
It was evident early in the match that Proteas were playing for nothing less than a win. Hashim Amla started Day 4 with his overnight score of 93 and managed to hit 16 boundaries. Amla finished with a score of 127, his 21st test century and his 5th against Australia.
Graeme Smith declared on 270/5 and set a run chase of 448 for the visitors.
Australia started off with impressive batting, with the century opening partnership between David Warner and Chris Rogers. Warner got taken out by JP Duminy with a score of 66 from 77 balls. At tea Australia were at a comfortable 141/1. Chris Rogers was on 69 and Alex Doolan on 1.
After tea, the Australians started falling victim to the South African bowlers. Alex Doolan got taken out by Morne Morkel after only scoring 5 runs from 43 balls. The Aussies’ batting line up soon crumbled, Shaun Marsh was taken out by Vernon Philander for a duck.
The biggest problem for the Australian side proved to be the fast bowler, Dale Steyn. Steyn took out the captain, Michael Clarke and Steve Smith in the same over.
And ten runs later, Steyn hit Brad Haddin’s middle stump. Ryan Harris was also taken out by Steyn for an lbw. Mitchell Johnson was another victim of an lbw in the hands of Philander.
The final wicket to fall for the visitors was Nathan Lyon at the bowling of Dean Elgar. The Australians were all bowled out with a score of 216.
The Proteas have now levelled the 3 match series. The Proteas test captain, Graeme Smith, said on the Cricket South Africa press statement that he is overjoyed and proud of the way his team won the test match.
“It was a tough week building up into this game. I’m so proud of the guys and the way they performed in this game. For them to take 20 wickets in four days is amazing,” Smith said.
The 3rd test match will take place at Newlands in Cape Town from the 1st of March.


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Usborne Book Fair
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The Reading is a Gift book fair program was developed by Usborne Books & More to encourage reading, and at the same time, raise money and/or free books for schools. We wanted to try out this company for a new variety of books and to have just books sold. Reading is an integral part of learning and we hope this new group will inspire our students to read more. The costs are the same as prior with ranges from $1.99-$24.99 and the school will receive 50% back to us!
Book fair sales benefit the library and the classrooms!
Take a look at our newest titles or purchase online at: www.denverkidsbooks.com
November 11th-15th, 2019
Book Fair Hours:
Monday: 3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:15-9:30 am and 3:30-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:15-9:30 am, 10:30am-2:00 pm and 3:30-4:30 pm
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Belfast author Paul McVeigh has been awarded the Polari First Book Prize 2016 for his novel The Good Son (Salt). This year, a runner-up was named for the first time, with Juliet Jacques awarded for Trans.
Now in its sixth year, the Polari First Book Prize celebrates the best debut books that explore the LGBT experience, whether through poetry, prose, fiction or non-fiction.
McVeigh’s "funny and frightening" story of a young boy navigating the troubles of 1980s Northern Ireland triumphed over an "extremely strong" shortlist of first books, including Sugar and Snails by Anne Goodwin (Inspired Quill), Different for Girls by Jacquie Lawrence (Zitebooks), Blood Relatives by Stevan Alcock (Fourth Estate), Physical by Andrew McMillan (Jonathan Cape) and Trans by Jacques (Verso).
Following an "extremely high standard of work" in contention for this year’s prize, the judges decided to appoint a runner-up for the first time, recognising Jacques’ Trans, which they described as “an exceptional book in so many ways.”
Prize judges included chair Paul Burston, author, journalist and host of Polari literary salon; Rachel Holmes, author and former head of literature & spoken word at Southbank Centre; literary critic, Suzi Feay; author and comedian, VG Lee; and writer and editor Alex Hopkins.
Chair of the judges Burston, said: “This year, each shortlisted titled successfully showcased the exceptional skill and scope of work within the LGBT literary community. However, the judges were particularly drawn to the fresh and unique narrative voice of McVeigh’s Mickey Donnelly – we really felt as if we knew him. The author's handling of the young narrator is expertly done and strikes the perfect balance between comedy and pathos. Paul is an incredibly accomplished storyteller and we’re delighted to present him with the Prize for 2016.”
McVeigh and Jacques were honoured at an award ceremony held at London’s Southbank Centre as part of London Literature Festival.

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A brother to Group One winner Sunlight is one of three yearlings to fetch $1 million or more at the revamped Easter Yearling sale.
The annual sale is being conducted online because of social distancing protocols during the coronavirus crisis.
There would usually be hundreds of people at the Inglis sales complex at Riverside adjacent to Warwick Farm racecourse.
The sale is a litmus test for other auctioneers around the world who are looking at options to hold their own digital sales as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
While down on last year, the first session was still buoyant with 105 lots sold for $32.4 million at an average of $309,310.
There were 257 yearlings catalogued for the first day but several vendors, including powerhouse Arrowfield Stud, elected to sell privately.
The first million dollar-plus yearling was a So You Think half-brother to Classique Legend out of Pinocchio.
The $1.1 million colt from Tyreel Stud was bought by Legend Racing's Bon Ho who races horses in Hong Kong and Australia.
The colt is the first progeny of So You Think to reach seven figures at auction and his sale comes days after another son, Quick Thinker, won the Australian Derby.
Ho also bought a sister to multiple Group One winner More Joyous for $500,000.
The brother to Sunlight by Zoustar out of Solar Charged was sold by Widden Stud to Hawkes Racing, for $1.1 million.
Widden's Antony Thompson said interest in the stud's draft was high but obviously affected.
"We had around 50 or 60 parades at the stud compared to 150 or 160 we would have at Riverside," Thompson told Inglis TV.
Kitchwin Hills sold the highest-priced filly on the first day of the sale with a filly by I Am Invincible out of Srikandi knocked down to Andrew Williams Bloodstock for $1 million.


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Ok, now I understand...
I purchased my first-ever Socks That Rock (lightweight) last year at Stitches East. I picked up five skeins at the Blue Moon booth and brought them home, put them in a Rubbermaid tub and never really thought too much about them. I knew I'd get to them someday. Saturday morning I got one out (Fairgrounds) and wound it into a cake and decided to make the Anastasia Socks by Pepperknit.
I know about the fascination (obsession) with Socks That Rock here in Blogland and it's very pretty and all but I guess I just didn't get it. That was until Saturday night at the baseball game when I cast on and started knitting with it for the first time.
WOW!! It's so-o-o tight. I don't spin so I don't know how else to describe what it is that's so different from the other yarns I've knit with. Is it tightly plied? Tightly spun? Both? I don't know, but it's smooth. No splittyness (well if it's not a word it should be) whatsoever.
The softness, the stitch definition, the squishiness - indescribable. I've joined the other Socks That Rock devotees (addicts, zombies) and will make that booth my first stop at Stitches East in October and stand in line with my sister sock knitters.
I saw the line at Maryland Sheep & Wool and skirted it to see what all the fuss was about. "Oh," I said to myself, "Socks That Rock. I have five skeins of that at home. I'm certainly not standing in that line for more."
Ha! I just hope I haven't incurred the wrath of the yarn goddess with my dismissive attitude. Please forgive this humble woman for her ignorance, oh great Mistress of the Skeins. I was blind but now I knit.
Edited to add: I'm using the KA High Quality Bamboo Needles in size 0US/2.0mm instead of my usual KnitPicks dpns and I like them. The Brittany size 0's that I used in the past were too weak to pick up and knit the wraps on my shortrow heel. I snapped one on the first sock I knit with them. But these KA's are tough. Almost no bending, even on the k2tog's. They're made in Japan of aged bamboo and I guess that makes all the difference. Mine came from Y2Knit.
Here's a picture of the points for comparison. The KA's are a little blunter but sometimes that's a good thing. The KnitPicks are capable of drawing blood.

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'Need for Speed' marks an exciting return to the great car culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when the authenticity of the world brought a new level of intensity to the action on-screen. Tapping into what makes the American myth of the open road so appealing, the story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country journey for our heroes - one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption.
The film centers around Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul), a blue-collar mechanic who races muscle cars on the side in an unsanctioned street-racing circuit. Struggling to keep his family-owned garage afloat, he reluctantly partners with the wealthy and arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). But just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save Tobey’s shop, a disastrous race allows Dino to frame Tobey for a crime he didn’t commit, and sending Tobey to prison while Dino expands his business out west.
Two years later, Tobey is released and set on revenge — but he knows his only chance to take down his rival Dino is to defeat him in the high-stakes race known as De Leon — the Super Bowl of underground racing. However to get there in time, Tobey will have to run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet that includes dodging pursuing cops coast-to-coast as well as contending with a dangerous bounty Dino has put out on his car. With the help of his loyal crew and the surprisingly resourceful Julia, Tobey defies odds at every turn and proves that even in the flashy world of exotic supercars, the underdog can still finish first.
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My family and I (all 14 of us) just returned from a lovely 5 days in Seminyak a couple of weeks ago where we stayed at the Cicada Townhouses' Grand Residence and Executive Residence villas. And we had the best time ever! From the moment we arrived it was first class service all the way. We were checked in speedily by the most helpful Febri (who had also been a source of excellent communication and reassurance during the course of booking the holiday over email). We were then whisked away to the 2 villas. These 2 villas are located about 0.5km from the main townhouses but it was just behind Seminyak Square which was so convinient to walk about and be in the middle of it all. The house were directly opposite each other so it was perfect for the big group of 14 of us to 'stay together'.
The houses are nothing short of amazing! Large living areas, huge modern kitchens decked out with everything you need. The Grand Residence had massive rooms with equally massive bathrooms. Each with their own pool and dining area. Pool towels are refreshed everyday and breakfast provisions for you to cook (eggs, bacon, croissant and sausages and full coffee machine). You can also order room service if you wish. I was constantly amazed at all the modern amenities and the abundance of space in each villa. Even with 7 people occupying each villa, we never felt 'on top of each other'. Every room has it's own TV and also a large flatcreen in the lounge room. Every room is fully air con or ceiling fan. It was heaven. The villas are fully serviced like you were part of the main hotel, and the service was spectacular. It's 5 star all the way and super clean. Unlike many other places in Bali, the villas didn't seem worn or too dated and I attribute that to the upkeep of the staff. A special thank you to Suar and Yoaman who looked after us over the 5 days. Nothing was ever to hard, and they were so helpful with general info everyday. Their patience and constant smiles made our holidays so pleasurable.... and let me tell you we were are a hard bunch to please. Free wifi all day. Amazing showers and some indoor/outdoor bathrooms. Mozzies were never an issue.
There were only a couple of minor cons, and for this reason I have still given both places a 5 star rating.
- it can be hard for cabs to find the villas at night as they are tucked away in a small alley way. But after a day or two you are navigating around with no drama so it becomes easy. In the daytime we walked out to the main street with no hassle. Very safe and quiet. If you want to book a car through Cicada it's pretty cheap and their drivers are excellent.
- There is not a lot of 'lounging' space around the pools. Executive had only 2 deck chairs and Grand had none. It's fine if you are just in the pool, but I like to sunbake. Once again, a minor flaw.
- Executive Residence is a little bit older, and a few things are starting to show some age like wonky doors. Easily fixed
Without a doubt if you are a large family, or traveling in a group, these 2 residence are the way to go for complete luxury and no fuss holiday. And I feel for the service and large clean space that we got, the price is awesome!
Bali needs more villas like this!
I can't speak more highly!
Thanks again to Febri, Ria, Yoaman and Suar for making our stay so fabulous!
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- A new concept in beachside contemporary accommodation, Cicada Luxury Townhouses is where Bali holiday dreams come true. Just a short drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport and you'll be at our location in trendy Seminyak, right in the heart of where it's all happening on this magical tropical island. With the glorious golden sands of Bali's world-famous beaches only a short walk away, and surrounded by some of the island's best bars, restaurants and clubs, you'll enjoy a paradise getaway like no other. ... more less
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'Little Fockers' Gang Reunite at World Premiere
This year's holiday movie "Little Fockers" has created an atmosphere of family reunion at the world premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on December 15. Despite their on-screen feud, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller looked very friendly on the red carpet, sandwiching the new addition to the comedy franchise, Jessica Alba.
Coming with her husband Cash Warren, Alba had to leave him for a while as more men from "Little Fockers", like Owen Wilson and Dustin Hoffman, joined her to pose for cameras. Another beauty Teri Polo, meanwhile, opted to share the frame with her on-screen kids Daisy Tahan and Colin Baiocchi.
Actress Blythe Danner, scriptwriter John Hamburg and director Paul Weitz were also there to support the special screening. Meanwhile, the celebrity guest list had Kevin Hart among the attendees.
In this follow-up to "Meet the Fockers", Greg has married Pamela Byrnes-Focker and together they have five-year old twins. When the cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlighting for a drug company, Jack Byrnes' suspicions about his favorite male nurse come roaring back. Now, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he's fully capable as the man of the house. "Little Fockers" is set to entertain fans across the nation December 22.
- First Minute of 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 7B Premiere Lands Online
- Kim Kardashian Reacts to Baby No. 3 Bombshell, Says Surrogacy Is Also an Option
- Find Out Why Kourtney Kardashian Won't Date a Rapper or Athlete Like Her Sisters
- 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Teaser Is Out, Captain America Will Make a Cameo
- Report: Kim Kardashian Gets in Top Shape to Prepare for Single Life Without Kanye West
- 'The Voice' Battle Round Night 3 Thins the Herd as Some Singers Are Sent Back Home
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- Scarlett Johansson Talks Dating Again as She Thinks Gordon Ramsay 'Is the Hottest Guy'

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April 5, 2018
While the FCC’s efforts to release more millimeter wave spectrum are all fine and dandy, T-Mobile is concerned that auctioning off spectrum in a piecemeal fashion is not the best way to go about it, and the company is reiterating calls to combine millimeter spectrum bands into one big auction.
T-Mobile executives met with FCC staff this week to discuss their concerns. The “uncarrier” recently announced plans to deploy 5G infrastructure in 30 markets this year using both 600 MHz and millimeter wave spectrum.
Specifically, T-Mobile suggests that the 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47 GHz bands be combined with the 24 GHz band to foster competition. Preferably, the FCC would throw the 28 GHz band in that auction as well, but if not, T-Mobile argues there’s no reason the FCC could not conduct two simultaneous auctions, one with 28 GHz and the other with multiple bands.
Even though equipment manufacturers have been focused on the 28 GHz and 39 GHz bands, T-Mobile sees little opportunity for acquiring much 28 GHz spectrum because Verizon already has 76% of it in the top 50 markets, leaving T-Mobile with 12% and the “other” category with just 10%, according to T-Mobile’s ex parte filing (PDF). That leaves just 2% of the 28 GHz spectrum available for auction in the top 50 markets.
“With the limited amount of spectrum left in 28 and 39 GHz bands, auctioning only those bands will further entrench Verizon and AT&T at the expense of competition,” T-Mobile stated. In the 39 GHz band, Verizon holds 46% in the top 50 markets while AT&T holds 30%, leaving 22% up for auction in those markets.
A familiar theme in T-Mobile’s comments has been to auction off all the available bands as soon as possible. The reasoning, in part, goes as follows: If the commission announces that it plans to auction the remainder of the millimeter wave bands, then standards-setting organizations and others will direct attention to technology development in those bands.
However, if the commission auctions only the 24 GHz band, where there has been little product development, it will further entrench the licensees that hold 28 GHz and 39 GHz spectrum—that is, Verizon and AT&T—where product development has already occurred.
Interestingly, rival AT&T also has urged the commission to adopt auction rules for one single auction involving the 24 GHz, 28 GHz, 37.6-40 GHz and 47 GHz bands, saying it’s critical to maintain 5G leadership in the U.S. AT&T also argues against imposing spectrum caps on millimeter wave bands.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile is advocating (PDF) for coexistence in the 32 GHz band between 5G operators and the radio astronomy community. Its analysis shows that the relatively small number of radio astronomy sites that use spectrum next to the 32 GHz band can be fully protected without significantly impairing use of the spectrum for mobile broadband.
Indeed, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), along with sister observatories Green Bank Observatory and the Long Baseline Observatory, operates most of the U.S. radio telescopes that stand to be affected by 5G mobile services. NRAO submitted comments in February pointing out some problems it saw with T-Mobile’s proposition, but T-Mobile says they both reached the same conclusion—that 5G deployments and radio astronomy can coexist in the 32 GHz band by adopting exclusion zones around radio astronomy sites.


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- (dated) A cabas, or lady's bag.
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- Mrs. Sherbourne […] hurriedly searched her pocket, her caba, and her muff, without finding the lost treasure.


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The Tiffin University Baseball Team will host a summer baseball camp for kids ages 7 to 13 from June 30 through July 3.
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ISO 21010:2004 specifies gas/materials compatibility requirements (such as chemical resistance) for cryogenic vessels but it does not cover mechanical properties (e.g. for low temperature applications).
It gives general guidance for compatibility with gases and detailed compatibility requirements for oxygen and oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
ISO 21010:2004 also defines the testing methods for establishing oxygen compatibility of materials (metallic and non-metallic) to be used for cryogenic vessels and associated equipment.
It focuses on materials that are normally with or could be in contact with cryogenic fluids.


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While renovating our bathroom a couple of years back our hot water suddenly disappeared. It was a long weekend and what resulted was around four days of NO hot water until the cause of the problem was finally resolved. Cold showers suck (especially when you are getting ready to attend a wedding!). The first couple of days were the worst but after awhile your body gets used to it and it becomes normal. I noticed after having cold showers for several days that my skin was amazing! In a previous Positive Ageing Links, I linked to a great post on cold water therapy. I seem to be hearing more about this lately so I thought I would give it more of an in-depth look! -B xx
Cold water therapy is a form of hydrotherapy which uses water as a method for treatment and pain relief. Changing water temperatures from hot to cold can affect the body in different ways and also produce a ‘shock’ like effect that can produce many beneficial properties within the body. Using water as a therapy for health and well-being has been around forever! You are probably well versed in using heated water (showers/baths/natural pools) to cleanse your body and provide relaxation and therapy but cold water is also fantastically invigorating and refreshing to your body and your skin!
Here are some amazing benefits of using cold water therapy:
1. BUILDS MENTAL STRENGTH:
Throughout the centuries humans would have been exposed to all kinds of different climates and conditions and would have had to adapt rather quickly. We’ve all gone a bit soft! Exposing yourself to cold water on a regular basis produces a positive pain like effect that can provide benefits to our body in a similar way to say fasting or doing a HIIT workout (1). Being mentally able to cope with self-induced pain can increase our tolerance to uncomfortable situations and help us deal with stress much better. It also has well-documented benefits for our health and longevity!
2. REDUCES MUSCLE PAIN:
Cold water and bathing in ice have long been linked with helping to reduce inflammation and speed up muscle recovery. Cold water is also said to help our bodies produce endorphin’s which help to fight any niggly pains. A cold shower is a perfect way to end an high-intensity workout!
3. BETTER THAN COFFEE!
When you first jump in a cold shower you will get a ‘cold shock’ like effect, what this does is rapidly increase your heart rate and induces an increased production of internal body heat (thermogenesis) to try and warm you up from the inside out! (2) Over time you will develop an habituation to the cold which is said to have the most benefit to your health and your ‘hardening up’ with an increased ability to deal with the cold. Cold water also promotes increased blood flow to the brain. Having a cold shower first thing in the morning can also heighten your alertness, flow and creativity. In the popular documentary, ‘I Am Not Your Guru’ Tony Robbins gives a glimpse into his morning routine which involved jumping in and out of an icy outdoor bath! Nothing beats a cold shower to make you feel alive, wake you up and get you going!
4. MOOD BOOSTING
Not only does cold water therapy ramp up our endorphin production it also helps to activate sensory nerve pathways leading to the brain giving you an all-natural high! In fact, cold water therapy has also been linked with helping to fight depression and low mood states. It does this by lowering the temperature of the brain reducing inflammation in the process (inflammation has links with depression) (5). It is also said to increase our natural energetic state – giving us more energy and vibrancy!
5. INCREASES METABOLISM
Cold water therapy is making a rapid comeback among athletes after Tim Ferris devoted a whole chapter to it in his book ‘The Four Hour Body’. Apparently, the fat in our bodies is either ‘white fat’ or ‘brown fat’ (I have never heard any of this until now!). White fat is directly attributed to our current obesity epidemic and eating far more calories than we are actually burning on a daily basis (gotta get that daily exercise in!). This is also the type of fat that piles up around our midsection when we are overweight! Brown fat is the fat that we need to keep our bodies warm and having a cold shower is shown to positively affect the production of brown fat and could even help us to burn off the ‘bad’ white fat much quicker (3).
6. BOOSTS IMMUNE FUNCTION
When practised over time cold water therapy could result in long-lasting benefits to your immune function, digestive and lymphatic system. Our lymph system is sort like our central ‘detox’ system (a complex system of vessels that removes unwanted bacteria and waste). It is reliant on muscle contraction to detox and removes all waste from our body that’s why exercise is essential to help keep our lymph system healthy! Cold water therapy helps to boost our lymph function making the lymph vessels contract and flush out waste. This also results in an increase in healthy white blood cells from our immune system (4).
7. INCREASES BLOOD FLOW + CIRCULATION
When cold water hits your skin all of the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) near the surface of your skin open then close causing blood to bathe all of your organs and your glands (1). Over time developing a habituation to the cold can also help to stabilize blood pressure (1). Increased circulation and blood flow can also mean that nutrients and skin significant hormones can quickly travel to the skins surface getting you that all-natural, rosy glow!
Beauty benefits to our skin and hair!
Repeated washing in hot water can be very drying and destructive to our skins natural barrier function. Washing our face in cold water can be one way to keep our acid mantle intact which helps to create really beautiful skin naturally. Cold water also helps to tighten and tone our pores, reducing the permeability and creates a much stronger barrier function to bacteria and any environmental elements.
HERE ARE SOME OTHER IDEAS:
* A winter run or walk outside – the colder the better!
* Swimming at the beach – many benefits!
* Find a natural pond or waterfall to regularly swim in.
* No time to shower? Fill up your sink, add some ice cubes and splash some icy cold water on your face (if you have very thin skin, with noticeable capillaries be careful with this one!)
* Cold showers are also really beneficial to your hair and scalp! After you wash your hair always rinse it with cold water to seal in the hair cuticles. Hair can also appear very shiny, strong and super healthy from doing this!
* Start with a warm shower and then change it to cold for 2mins at the end of each shower. Try and go a bit colder with each shower.
* Start small and then build up to more cold water over time! 5-8 minutes would be sufficient for positive effects, any more than 10 minutes would be too long and could cause extra body stress. If you have any blood pressure problems already, take it slow.
* When we wash in hot water we are also absorbing many of the nasties that are in the treated water. We absorb less into our bodies with cold water (you can also look into getting a shower or bath filter to make sure that the water you are bathing in is of the best quality!) ♥
1 – Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy from Underground Health Reporter
2 – Cold Showers from Getting Stronger
3 – Why Taking Cool Showers is Good For Your Health from Medical Daily
4 – The Power of Cold Water from Tony Robbins
5 – Hydrotherapy for Depression from Psychology Today
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As part of the Dragon Ball quests, players are supposed to cover some distance on the Nimbus cloud by riding on them. Unlike other game items, the Nimbus Cloud is not available on the ground to collect and use. The best way to acquire/buy a Nimbus Cloud is by paying a token fee of 250 Gold Bars to the newly added Bulma NPC on the eastern edge of the map or by using the Dragon Ball Vending machine for the same amount.
All Nimbus Cloud Locations in Fortnite
The newly added Bulma NPC is present on the eastern edge of the map. The small island only contains a single house and Bulma roaming its perimeter. Interact with her and pay a fee of 250 Gold Bars to get the Nimbus Cloud. Apart from her, you can also purchase the Nimbus Cloud from the Vending machine. You can also purchase Kamehameha in the same way. Use the below image for a pictorial representation of all the landmarks.
- Bulma NPC Location
- DBZ Vending Machine on the outer edges of Rocky Reels POI
- DBZ Vending Machine at the edge of the lake near Coney Crossroads landmark
- DBZ Vending Machine on the top of the Rave Cave
How to ride a Nimbus Cloud in Fortnite
After purchasing a Nimbus Cloud, it will be available to use through one of your quick bar inventory. Press the allocated button, and you will start the following procedure. Initially, you will be thrown vertically upwards in the air, followed by a transition animation to you gliding the Nimbus Cloud. You can use your directional keys to change your gliding direction and remain in the air until you reach the ground. The item works very similarly to the Witch Broom from previous seasons. You can also cancel your flight by pressing the same button from any height, and you will not receive any fall damage.
For more on Fortnite, check out How to find Capsule Corp capsules in Fortnite or Fortnite Prop Hunt Codes (August 2022) – Best Prop Hunt Maps! on Pro Game Guides.

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“I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last Friday, I gave the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day speech at the University of North Alabama in Florence. I was glowingly introduced by my niece, Rachel Gandy, who is a senior at UNA.
I told the audience that having grown up in segregated Tuscaloosa, Ala., how satisfying it was to see “the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners” sit in the same classrooms, if not at the table of brotherhood. I didn’t use those exact words, but they got the point: revolutionary changes have taken place in my home state since the 1960s and the South in general. So many changes, in fact, that public schools in the Deep South are more desegregated than any other region in the nation.
During my visit, I met a young White male – who shall remain nameless – who works in the same campus office as my niece, spoke fondly of Rachel, and recounted with glee their study together last summer in Costa Rico.
After my speech, when I was doing my usual Friday afternoon radio segment with Rev. Al Sharpton, I was told that this young man said, “If I dated Black girls – I tell Rachel this all of the time – she would be at the top of the list.”
I am sure he meant that as a compliment – it wasn’t.
First, it’s presumptuous to think that Rachel, who is smart and beautiful inside and out, would want to date him. Second, for all the talk about racial progress, there are large segments of our society who make decisions based on race and nothing else.
Whites do it. Blacks do it. Latinos do it. And so do Asians.
After I got over the shock of the young man’s comment – well, I still haven’t gotten over it, as you can see – I thought back to a 2010 Pew Research Center study that found that a record 14.6 percent of all new marriages in the United States in 2008 were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity from one another. That’s more than double the percentage for 1980.
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Interestingly, rates more than doubled among Whites and nearly tripled among Blacks. But for both Hispanics and Asians, rates were nearly identical in 2008 and 1980.
For me, there was another story within the story: “When Whites, Hispanics and Asians decide to marry outside their group, African-Americans rank last in their choice of mates.”
My niece is an honor student, was in the university’s homecoming court, is charming and beautiful. Yet, the young man at UNA couldn’t see beyond her color: “If I dated Black girls….”
Fortunately, Rachel’s love life is not dependent on whether this young man dates “Black girls.” There are plenty of African-American and every other kind of men vying for her attention. It’s the idea that this fellow got to know my niece as a person yet found her unqualified to date solely because of her race is what galls me.
In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. King said, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Obviously that day has not arrived. Until it does, it’s incumbent upon all of us to make sure that it doesn’t just remain a distant dream.
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.)


Publisher description for Luftwaffe over America : the secret plans to bomb the United States in World War II / Manfried Griehl ; translated by Geoffrey Brooks.
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The plans that Nazi Germany had to raid and bomb New York and the eastern seabord are revealed in this book. They depended upon the use of transoceanic aircraft, such as the six-engined Ju 390, Me 264 or Ta 400, but the Third Reich was unable to produce these machines in sufficient numbers. If the Soviet Union had been conquered, however, these plans would have become a reality. With the seizure of vital resources from the Soviet Union the Wehrmacht would have had enough fuel and material to mass-produce giant bomber aircraft: it was a near-run thing. The collapse of the Wehrmacht infrastructure and the premature end of the Thousand Year Reich ensured that plans for long-range remote-controlled missiles never got past the drawing board. Manfred Griehl makes it clear that until the collapse numerous secret research laboratories seem to have worked in parallel developing nuclear power and explosives. Only classified material held within British, French and American archives can prove whether these laboratories were close to perfecting small atomic explosives. But, without a shadow of a doubt, Germany was far more technologically advanced by the end of 1944 than has been previously suspected.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, German.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Technology.
Bombing, Aerial -- Germany.
Bombing, Aerial -- United States.
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