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There goes Michael Ramirez again, proving he knows nothing of socialism and even less of world geography.
Why is it that the extreme right (who supports socialism for themselves — corporate welfare, government handouts, subsidies and “incentives” to billionaire owners of sports teams or massive corporations to attract them to their cities — but not for people who actually need it) always points to corrupt authoritarian dictatorships such as Cuba, North Korea, the former USSR or Venezuela, which may CALL themselves “socialist,” but have ZERO resemblance to actual socialism?
Why don’t they point to countries that have high levels of ACTUAL socialism (medical care without fee for service, deductibles, copays; universal tuition-free education through college; excellent social safety net; corporations [such as IKEA, Nokia, Volvo, Skype, Ericsson, Saab] that are highly taxed and regulated and still profitable) and are extremely successful and happy, such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, Iceland or the Netherlands?
Why do they accuse Democrats of supporting policies that failed in Venezuela and the old Soviet Union based on their MISUSE OF LABELS, while they worship a criminal UNELECTED “president” who was installed by an actual communist — a proud former top KGB officer who specialized in using KOMPROMAT to cultivate witting or unwitting (or in the case of Trump, half witted) assets.
See which one trusts a KGB asset manipulator and then talk about who is the communist.
CONservatives want all the REAL socialism for themselves but demonize it for anyone else and compare it to failed STRONG-ARM DICTATORSHIPS that have more in common with what Trump aspires to be.
I thought we were talking about lazy cartoonists who spread conservative propaganda.
Just another Trump Disciple cartoonist who lies about EVERYTHING — just like their Messiah.
Mr. Ramirez is beating the ‘dead horse socialism’ issue again. It must be a slow news day in his own little world.
How much longer do we have to wait for capitalism to lower the cost of healthcare, education, housing, infrastructure repair, prescription drugs and create good paying jobs so that a single salary can sustain a family … or at least compete evenly with the standards of living of the socialist hybrids in Scandinavian nations?
Change is hard for some Republicans yet they made an abrupt change after Nixon such that Eisenhower Republicans would be seen as Democrats today. The Millennials are the victims of the inflexible austerity the Republicans and supply-side advocates have imposed on the economy giving free stuff (tax breaks) to the wealthy and excluding the middle-class workers from sharing the profits derived from their own productivity while raising the debt their children will have to pay.
“You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means”
Hey ramirez, did get the news last night? Waiting for your “prayers and thoughts” for the New-Zealanders mowed down by another idiot, god fearing white supremacist. Or are you still too outraged by Muslim Omar so-called antisemitism? Words VS guns… It’s all fair and easy, right?
I will bet we have spies who are sabotaging the electrical system.
Yes there is a difference between socialism and democratic socialism. With socialism, the State forcibly takes your hard earned money. With democratic socialism, everyone votes to forcibly take your hard earned money.
I see the Russians are working the 2020 election.
I like constitutional constraints on government and dislike unhindered majoritarianism.
So my gut instinct is to reject Swiss-style direct democracy as a governing system. Yet I have to give credit to the Swiss people for being very sensible when asked to vote in national referendums.
For example:-In 2010, nearly 60 percent of the electorate rejected a class-warfare income tax proposal.-In 2014, Swiss voters overwhelmingly killed a minimum-wage mandate.-Also in 2014, the voters of Switzerland rejected single-payer healthcare by a landslide margin.-And in 2015, more than 70 percent of voters rejected a federal death tax.
And don’t forget they voted by a landslide margin in favor of a spending cap back in 2001.
And then in 2016, voters were asked today to decide whether every adult should automatically receive more than $2,500 per month as part of a guaranteed basic income.
Sounds like a nice free lunch, right? That offer might be very attractive in a place like France, but Swiss voters apparently understand that government can’t give all that money to people without first taking that amount of money from people. They rejected Bernie-nomics by an overwhelming margin.
Bob Gorrell already did this lazy cartoon: https://www.gocomics.com/bobgorrell/2019/03/12
Using Venezuela to say all socialism is bad like using this cartoon (and Gorrell’s) to say all cartoonists are lazy
@comicsrrd…Google can be your friend or your nemesis. There are ongoing and successful experiments on every continent concerning guaranteed basic income. What you are spewing is about Universal basic income.
It’s fine to “exceptional” if it’s actually more efficient, more cost-effective, or more accessible but when it only a means a legal “free ride” to excessive profit for megacorporations …
I have the feeling Venezuela would do just fine if the US would let them enjoy THEIR oil and quit trying to steal it. We may need their help after President Cheetos bankrupts American killing innocent people in the middle east.
Vision of the U.S. if Bernie wins in 2020?
Maduro replaced Chavez. They both surrounded themselves with crooked Generals and Legislators as all dictators do. You can call them what you wish and what you will. Dictators are not Socialist. They stripped Venezuela of its wealth. It costs a lot to keep all those enablers on the payroll. They allow only enough to ‘trickle down’ to the masses to keep them from their throats.
Tomorrow do a cartoon about Denmark!
This would be mildly funny if Venezuela were a socialist country, but it isn’t. Venezuela is a despotic dictatorship. I’m actually surprised that Dotard isn’t a big fan of Maduro and the memory of Chavez, since both are more like Putin, Kim, and Hitler who are all heroes of the conman-in-chief.
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Hackers infiltrated the Pentagon food court's computer system, compromising the credit and debit card info of an unknown number of employees.
Lt. Col. Tom Crosson, a Defense Department spokesman, said on Tuesday that employees were notified that hackers may have stolen bank account information from people who paid for concessions with a credit or debit card.
"Within the past week, our Force Protection Agency has received numerous reports of fraudulent use of credit cards belonging to our personnel. These individuals had fraudulent charges to their account soon after they had legitimate transactions at the Pentagon," according to a copy of the notice to employees obtained by the Washington Examiner.
Crosson was unable to say how many people have been affected or over what time period, saying the Pentagon Force Protection Agency is investigating.
The investigation is still looking into which of the multiple food courts were hacked, Crosson said. Investigators are asking employees to report if they receive a fraudulent charge on their credit card within the last 120 days and within 48 hours of making a purchase at the Pentagon. More at the Washington Examiner
So, is the FTC now going to sue the Pentagon because they did not protect consumer information?
Usually the hackers get in with spear-phishing attacks using public facing email addresses. Which of your email addresses are exposed on the Internet and are a target for phishing attacks? You can get a one-time no-charge Email Exposure Check (EEC) sent to you if you want to know how big your email attack surface is:

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SEC Signature DIR, a reliable sensor for EtO sterilizers, now available with ATEX certification thanks to RSD
SEC Signature DIR, a reliable sensor for ETO concentration and H2O measurements in EtO sterilizers, now available with ATEX certification thanks to RSD
After a long process dedicated to analysis and tests, RSD has achieved the ATEX certification for the “SEC Signature DIR” sensor, which measures the ETO concentration and the humidity level in the EO sterilization chamber, essential for parametrical release.
The advantages of this sensor, specifically designed for ETO chambers
First, the SEC Signature DIR sensor, also called DUAL sensor, has a compact design to make easy the installation operations. But its main advantage is likely that it is able to obtain a very reliable reading of both Ethylene Oxide concentration and humidity levels in a sterilizer thanks to its advanced infra-red technology.
Thanks to those two reliable measurements and its affordable price, this sensor makes possible the parametric release for most of the companies, leading to a significant time and cost savings for any user that should sterilize with the ethylene oxide process.
The benefits of the parametric release:
- Time and resource savings: No need any more for a sterility test performance using conventional Biological Indicators, which means no waiting time for results to release the loads.
- Financial savings: Due to the absence of expenses related to sterility testing and product holding. It is so possible to quickly release the products in the market. Space saving as well, as no quarantine area is required.
The SEC Signature Dir Sensor, now ATEX certified
RSD has certified the well proven technology developed by Sensor Electronics Corp. (made in USA), according to ATEX normative. This component has been especially designed to work for ethylene oxide applications.
Worldwide recognized for its advanced technology and its high-quality, this sensor gives direct ETO and H2O readings for ETO sterilization equipment, and make the process more reliable and safer.
Now with the ATEX certification, those sensors will be able to be installed in Europe as far as they are used in zone 2.
Until recently, those sensors could not be used in an ETO sterilization equipment installed in Europe, because they didn’t fulfil the ATEX regulation (2014/34/UE), mandatory in EEUU. From now on, RSD makes it possible.
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The discovery was published in the advance online publication of Nature Medicine 15 June.
The team showed that a pro-inflammatory cytokine protein — tumor necrosis factor- á (TNF-á) — disrupts the localization of polycystin 2 (the product of a gene mutated in ADPKD) to the plasma membrane and primary cilia in kidney epithelial cells, thus promoting the formation of cysts.
“The interaction between TNF-á and polycystin in the development of cysts is complicated,” said Xiaogang Li, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate in the Rong Li Lab and first author on the paper. “We believe that this interaction could play a significant role in the transition from normal tubule development to the onset of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in individuals predisposed for the disease.”
Additionally, the team found that the drug etanercept, an inhibitor of TNF-á currently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and a number of other conditions, prevents the formation of cysts in the kidneys of mice with ADPKD.
“This discovery is especially exciting because it not only provides insight about the origins of ADPKD, but it also points us toward a drug that we believe shows promise in preventing the development of cysts,” said Rong Li, Ph.D., Investigator and senior author on the publication. “Of course, additional research will be required to test these preliminary results in animal models, but the potential is interesting.”
Currently, no treatments are available to prevent or delay the onset of cysts in people living with PKD. Dialysis and kidney transplants are often required as the disease progresses.
Xiaogang Li received a grant from the PKD Foundation earlier this year. The award of $150,000 over two years supports his efforts to understand the origins of PKD. For more information about PKD or the PKD Foundation, visit www.PKDCure.org.
Additional contributing authors from the Stowers Institute include Sheng Xia, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate; and Teri Johnson, Ph.D., Managing Director - Histology Facility. Also contributing from the University of Kansas Medical Center are James Calvet, Ph.D., Professor; Darren Wallace, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor; and Brenda Magenheimer, Research Associate, who are supported by an NIH-funded P50 PKD Center grant.
In addition to her appointment at the Stowers Institute, Rong Li also is a Professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Learn more about her work at www.stowers-institute.org/labs/RongLiLab.aspAbout the Stowers Institute
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More and more automobile companies are focusing on body parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). However, manufacturing and repair costs must be further reduced in order to make CFRP more economical in use. Together with the Volkswagen AG and five other partners in the project HolQueSt 3D, the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) has developed laser processes for the automatic trimming, drilling and repair of three-dimensional components.
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Reflecting the structure of composites found in nature and the ancient world, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have synthesized thin carbon nanotube (CNT) textiles that exhibit both high electrical conductivity and a level of toughness that is about fifty times higher than copper films, currently used in electronics.
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The nearby, giant radio galaxy M87 hosts a supermassive black hole (BH) and is well-known for its bright jet dominating the spectrum over ten orders of magnitude in frequency. Due to its proximity, jet prominence, and the large black hole mass, M87 is the best laboratory for investigating the formation, acceleration, and collimation of relativistic jets. A research team led by Silke Britzen from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn, Germany, has found strong indication for turbulent processes connecting the accretion disk and the jet of that galaxy providing insights into the longstanding problem of the origin of astrophysical jets.
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Maternity photoshoot is undoubtedly the sweetest thing you can encounter. When those proud mothers hold their hands on the belly with love, affection, and care, that particular moment seems priceless.
If you plan to make a maternity photoshoot either indoor or outdoor, make sure the photographer is skilled and professional.
This article will talk about some useful tips to follow when having maternity photoshoot.
Perfect Lighting Matters: Maternity photography is done both indoor and outdoor. For outdoor photography, using the daylight is perfect. Consider standing in front of the sunlight as the light shines upon the belly and the motherhood well. Make the background a bit hazy to bring it a beautiful output.
For the indoor shoot, maternity lighting is very crucial to follow. It’s better to choose a dark environment, focusing only on the belly and the mother. Choosing the perfect outfit also matters if you want the desired output.
Prefer Natural Look: Instead of putting up a lot of makeup, consider being natural on the camera. Please keep the entire photo album naturally exposed since it’s about something that automatically enhances beauty. Choose the background natural and direct that let the subject be noticeable.
Keep Couples Close: Couples’ position here is vital to get better captures. Keep them close with an affectionate look to each other, instead of being too posy towards each other, smiling, and keeping it simple. The father should incorporate the mother to show love and respect for both the babies.
Hands-on the Belly: It’s often too familiar pose for the maternity photoshoots, yet the cutest one. The mother will keep both hands on the belly. She can either sit on something comfortable or stand during the shoot.
When the couples stand close to each other, the father can kiss on the belly kneeling down. It creates a passionate and affectionate gesture for the couple.
Overall, maternity photoshoot ideas come within the couples on the set. Most mothers have dreams to take the snaps as they’ve always expected. Therefore, consider hiring the best photographer who knows how to bring out the best.

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“Hedge funds performed well in 2020,” says the alternative assets intelligence firm Preqin.
With returns of 16.63% across all asset classes, hedge fund returns were ahead of the S&P 500 PR Index, which closed the year at 16.26%, according to the 2021 Preqin Global Hedge Fund Report. It was the asset class’ highest annual return since 2009.
Preqin said the best performing strategy was equities, with a 19.64% return. Credit strategies provided the lowest returns at 5.24%.
In addition to a strong upside, Preqin said, “Hedge funds also offered downside protection through lower levels of volatility over 2020 compared with the public markets.”
Accounts under management grew by 6% over 2019 to $3.87 trillion as of the end of November. Though modest, it was a significant turnaround from the first two quarters of the year when investors fled the sector for the lower cost and more passive UCITS (Undertakings Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) and ETFs (exchange traded funds).
“The direction of flow reversed in the third quarter,” Preqin says, “Suggesting an increasing investor preference for active management over tracking.”
As cautious as investors themselves, hedge fund professionals launched significantly fewer new funds. Liquidations exceeded new funds by 758 to 740 for “only the second year on record,” said Preqin. The previous time that happened was in 2019.
Still, Preqin listed 18,303 funds at the close of 2020, just behind the record of 18,391 recorded in 2018.
The report identifies what it describes as five “megatrends,” themes that will continue to shape the hedge fund industry:
- ESG – Typically described as social investing, ESG considers environmental, social, and governance issues in deciding on investment. Preqin says ESG “has moved into the mainstream and is a key consideration” for investors and fund managers.
- Capital consolidation – “Established managers are taking a growing share of capital raised across all alternative asset classes.”
- Diversification — Since 2016, investors’ primary reason for allocating to hedge funds has been diversification, says Preqin. That will continue, predicts the report, as “investors are more focused on low correlation than returns.”
- Customized solutions – The shift away from fund products can offer lower fees and allow investors and managers to take part in opportunities more equally.
- Rising allocation to alternatives – “Investors are increasing their alternatives allocations to produce better risk-adjusted returns and protect the downside.”
Preqin’s head of research insights David Lowery says, “After nine consecutive quarters of outflows, Q3 2020 marked the first quarter of net inflows, bringing much-needed optimism to the hedge fund industry. Established managers are taking a growing share of capital raised across all alternative asset classes, but investors are seemingly aware of the benefits of investing in first-time funds and are taking advantage of the large supply.”


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The concept of borderline personality disorder (BPD) seems to include, almost by definition, the idea that people described by the term are difficult to help. The broad picture portrayed by the diagnostic criteria (Box 1) is likely to be familiar to most clinicians and to cause the hearts of many to sink. A core issue for those with BPD is difficulty of relationship, and this will inevitably – even especially – include clinical and therapeutic relationship. It is all too common for distress to be met with much therapeutic effort but for little to change. Indeed, there is often a nagging sense that attempts at treatment may be making matters worse. The care of people with BPD presents an important challenge to mental health services. At the individual level, the patient continues to be at risk and to suffer and the clinician feels frustrated. At the service level, substantial resources may be expended to little apparent benefit.
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This project was done as a self-produced short film and received awards for best comedy short in multiple Film Festivals. The concept focuses on the idea that bad design and crappy products seem to generate so much revenue that some artists find they can have a better "quantity" of crap in their own lives if they are willing to subvert their own standards and intentionally design crap.
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(Originally published in Guyana’s Kaieteur News on 04 March 2011)
Online communication tools played a huge role in recent government changes in Tunisia and Egypt. Social media such as Facebook and Twitter played large roles in both countries. These revolutions also showed how easily governments can interrupt Internet traffic and cell phone transmissions.
In a March 1, Voice of America (VOA) article, Jillian York, with the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, says the Tunisian government used old-school “Phishing” attacks to get Facebook users’ passwords and hijack their accounts.
York said, “A user would try to log in to Facebook.com and would be redirected to a page that looked just like the login page. When they logged in, their password was captured and their account was thus taken away from them.”
I found this article interesting because of another article I read on February 28 in the Guyana Chronicle entitled, “Teenage girls face off over Facebook.” As I read the Chronicle article, which detailed an argument on Mash Day between two teenage girls about material posted on their Facebook pages, I could not help but think the article was a waste of print page.
Who really cares about two teenage girls getting into a spat? This happens dozens of times a day and it is certainly not newsworthy. However, when I reached the last two paragraphs of the article (I read it that far to see if the article had a redeeming reason for being printed), I discovered the only reason the state media could have for wasting their time on this non-story.
Here is what those paragraphs said, “In recent times, Facebook has been known to contribute to countless breakdowns in marriages, identity theft, stalking, rape, and even murders because of the volume of information it dispenses openly about the user, unless they stringently employ the security settings offered by the site.”
The next paragraph said, “The site, and its Twitter friend have been blamed for aiding communication during the current uprising in the Arab world. Other countries are now examining methods aimed at curtailing Facebook’s influence on its younger population.”
I read the Chronicle because it often foreshadows the government’s next move. It is almost as if a decision is made to move in a particular direction by those in power, and then articles are written for the Chronicle in such a way that it supports the decision that has been made before it is announced publicly. In other words – it is government propaganda.
The wording of these paragraphs is especially worthy of note because it paints Facebook and Twitter in a very suspicious light by attributing them to “breakdowns of marriages, identity theft, stalking, rape and even murder.” Then it “blamed” the sites for aiding communication during the recent revolutions in the Middle East.
Blamed? While the rest of the free world cheers the role these Websites played in those revolutions, Guyana’s state media uses the word blame – as if Facebook and Twitter did something wrong by helping the people of Egypt and Tunisia fight for freedom.
There is something very wrong here. Could this article be another foreshadowing of government’s intention? Although at present it seems unlikely the government would feel it necessary to block Facebook and Twitter in Guyana, the fact that this is an election year forces us to look at the possibility.
In light of the way this article was phrased, it would seem the government would be protecting the young people of the nation by “curtailing Facebook’s influence on its younger population.” In other words, Facebook would be restricted for your own good.
Aside from Egypt and Tunisia, government-sponsored service interruptions of the Internet and cell phone service have occurred in Iran, Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan and elsewhere in the Middle East. According to the aforementioned article in VOA, governments can still maintain a so-called “kill switch” particularly if the government owns or licenses the communications networks or fibre optic cables.
The article said that in some cases, governments control the infrastructure to which social media are connected – as it did in Egypt and still does in countries like China, Iran and Syria – and Internet access can be hindered.
However, York said, “Even with Facebook or Twitter being blocked, there are numerous ways to get around that. There are circumvention tools, when https is enabled it is very difficult and unlikely that a government is going to block all https communications.”
Guyana is a free country and I am hoping this article in the Chronicle was simply written by someone who sorely dislikes modern social media – and not at the behest of those in power with an agenda to undermine the freedom of the citizens.
However, it would be irresponsible of this commentator to discount this unusual propaganda as a reporter’s rant given the political climate of the world today, the fact that the article in question held no other significant information and the fact that this is an election year.
Could it be that a Guyanese leader (or leaders) felt these dictators of the Middle East made a genius move in attempting to cut their people off from the rest of the world? Could it be this move is now being considered for the people of Guyana to curtail outside “influence”?
If this is even a remote possibility, now is the time for those who are tech savvy to begin preparations to circumvent any such plan. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry.

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An eight-year old boy has contracted the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, the health ministry announced on Saturday.
Abdel Hamid al-Sayyed Yussuf from Fayoum, south of Cairo, was admitted to a local hospital after coming into contact with infected poultry, spokesman Abdul Rahman Shaheen told the official MENA news agency.
Yussuf had been complaining of high fever and shortness of breath, Shaheen said, adding that the boy was transferred to a Cairo hospital on Saturday.
He became the 47th case of the virus reported in Egypt since the first outbreak was announced in February 2006.
A total of 20 people have died in Egypt from the virulent strain.
Women and children have borne the brunt of the virus due to their role in taking care of domestic fowl in Egypt. (AFP)
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Ban notes Saudi Arabia's military operations in Yemen, urges protection of civilians
26 March 2015 – Noting Saudi Arabia's announcement that, at the request of the Government of Yemen, it has begun military operations in the Gulf nation, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and emphasized that despite escalation, negotiations remain the only option for ultimately resolving the crisis.
"[Mr. Ban] is aware of reports that other States, in particular members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, are also supporting these operations," said a statement released from the Office of the UN chief's spokesperson.
"The Secretary-General reminds all parties involved of their obligations under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians and of all humanitarian and United Nations and associated personnel, as well as of the rules and principles of international human rights law and refugee law," the statement added.
Mr. Ban recalled last Sunday's Security Council's Presidential Statement which, while supporting the legitimacy of the Yemeni President, Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi, called upon all parties and Member States to refrain from taking any actions that undermine the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.
At that emergency Council meeting, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Yemen Jamal Benomar warned that the country is on a "rapid downward spiral" as the conflict has taken on "worrying sectarian tones and deepening north-south divisions."
In statement following the meeting, the Council called on all Member States to refrain from external interference which seeks to foment conflict and instability and instead to support the political transition.
The situation in Yemen has been rapidly deteriorating since the country formed a new Government in November 2014 aimed at ending a period of political turbulence and bringing about a full transition towards democracy. The country has continued to be plagued by violence and political demonstrations despite UN efforts to bring about a peaceful political resolution.
Also today, the Secretary-General expressed appreciation for Mr. Benomar's tireless. Mr. Ban said he would continue to closely monitor the unfolding situation in Yemen.
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Hold your dog as still as possible on the trip to the vet to avoid aggravating or worsening the injury.
Dogs are energetic animals that often run, jump and play, especially when they are younger. However, this energy can sometimes result in injuries if the dog jumps too far or gets its legs tangled in something while running. A leg injury may be as minor as a muscle strain or as major as a compound fracture. If your dog injures its leg, it is important to immobilize the leg until you can get your dog to the veterinarian for an examination.
Place a muzzle on your dog to ensure that it does not bite you. Even if your dog is typically well-mannered, an injury can make it irritable.
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Roll up a newspaper or wrap a stick in a towel or cloth. Use a newspaper roll or a stick that extends beyond the injured area on both sides to create immobility.
Lay the newspaper or stick gently along the injured leg. Try not to reposition the leg; movement could make the injury worse.
Use surgical tape or strips of cloth to secure the newspaper or stick in place on your dog's leg. Secure it tightly enough to stay in place but not so tight that it puts pressure on the leg.
Always check with your veterinarian before changing your pet’s diet, medication, or physical activity routines. This information is not a substitute for a vet’s opinion.

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In this interview, Dr. Joanna Rubinstein, CEO of Childhood USA, discusses the sexual abuse of children online. She advocates for a global system approach when combatting such violence.
Arms talks between the United States and North Korea have been stalled since February 2019, and now that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared an end to his self-imposed nuclear weapons and missile testing moratorium there’s little immediate hope for talks to continue.
Everything You Have Told Me is True brings an updated in-country perspective to the shadowy role of Islamist militant group, al-Shabaab, in Somalia. From Mogadishu to London, and through interviews with refugees and terrorists alike, she explores al-Shabaab’s immense resilience, begging the question: is al-Shabaab here to stay?
NATO is now five years out from the institution of its women, peace, and security action plan. How has the trans-Atlantic treaty organization pursued the WPS agenda, and what shortcomings still remain?
As the US continues to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, Washington must balance its priorities between appeals to Pyongyang and maintaining its valuable relationship with Seoul.


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Feb 25, 2019
This is the best art class I have ever taken. It offers a perfect mix of studio art/painting techniques and art history. Instructor Corey D'Augustine is fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed this course!
Apr 17, 2019
I have thoroughly enjoyed doing this course. It has proved useful in boosting my confidence in studying, as well as providing me with inspiration for my own work, both in painting and ceramics.
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Jan 08, 2019
I love this course! So informative and interesting. It feels like I'm learning loads. Thank you!!!
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Sep 06, 2017
Excellent course. Corey D'Augustine was a superb lecturer and coach. Cannot recommend it enough.
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Mar 20, 2020
Me encantó el curso ,los pintores escogidos ,y sobre todo las clases de como hacías sus cuadros
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Mar 17, 2020
Exceptional course, I learned so much about modern art, I painted and Corey is amazing teacher.
Apr 19, 2017
Excellent all round course and the instruction videos are particularly good. Highly recommend.
May 24, 2020
Thank you for this opportunity, I am thrilled with the class. Professor D'Agustine is great.
Jan 16, 2020
I should say this is an excellent online course and well worth us to spend time on. Bravo.
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Mar 07, 2019
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Nov 12, 2018
A very interesting course if you are interested in art, painting and abstract expressionism.
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Feb 01, 2018
Excellent techniques, context, and history. Very interesting and nicely put together course.
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Apr 21, 2018
Fantastic insight into many artists I knew very little about & styles that I wasnt aware of
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Oct 11, 2017
This is a fun and informative course, especially if you participate in the studio exercises
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Loved it. Well presented with valuable exercises. I learned a lot and look forward to more.
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Jan 18, 2020
Excellent and informative course. One of the best art courses on Coursera.

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The Microsoft Corporation came closer than ever last week to an official announcement that it would offer an on-line computer service within the next year.
"We have essentially acknowledged we are developing an on-line service, and we expect we may be able to offer that within a year's time," Craig Mundie, the company's vice president for advanced consumer technology, said at a lunch in Brussels sponsored by Microsoft.
While Microsoft executives have discussed their plans with industry executives and have been negotiating to line up content for the computer service, they have never before acknowledged those plans publicly.
New attention has been focused on the planned service, code-named Marvel, since Microsoft announced an agreement two weeks ago to acquire Intuit, a maker of personal finance software, for $1.5 billion in stock.
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Who Are You?
Hi there! My name’s Amelia Diane Coombs and I’m an author based out of Seattle, Washington.
All Alone With You will be released on July 25.
What Do You Write?
I’m an omnivorous writer, but for the last few years I’ve fallen in love with writing young adult contemporary. My first novel released right in the thick of the pandemic, but my newest, ALL ALONE WITH YOU, comes out [later this month]! Even though I’ve only been a published author for two years—and only began pursuing traditional publication in 2016—I’ve been writing my entire life. From short stories for school literary journals, to original fiction and poetry posted (anonymously!) on fanfiction.com, I’ve tried it all. But I didn’t begin honing my craft until I was attending UC Davis, about ten years ago. In my junior year, I applied for the creative writing program and that was my first experience sharing my words with strangers. From there, I graduated with a degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing and went on to earn my MFA in creative writing. Despite this, I’m a firm believer that the best education you can get as an aspiring writer is to read! I devoured so many young adult novels—both as a teenager and, again, as an adult—to find my voice.
Where Do You Write?
In the fall of 2020, my spouse and I leased a hundred-year-old house in Seattle, and after we moved in, I remodeled the tiny sunroom that had previously housed gardening tools and leftover construction supplies. I put up wallpaper, added a rug, and moved in my desk a few months later, and it’s been my little writing cave ever since. But if I’m not feeling well or my poorly insulated office gets too hot or cold, I’ll work on my couch with a lap desk and my cat, Sofi, as company.
As someone with dysgraphia, a neurological disorder that makes handwriting extremely difficult, I rely on my laptop when it comes to getting words onto (digital) paper. I really envy authors who use bullet journals or have elaborate index cards to help them plot out their novels! My ride-or-die writing tool, though, is the word processor Scrivener, and I can’t imagine drafting without it. The program is super useful, and allows you to have folders, subfolders, notes, and even character profiles all in one place. When it comes to working with my agent or editor, I’ll export my manuscript from Scrivener into Word, both for track changes and the ease of passing back and forth a .docx file! As for my random revision ideas, new scenes, or even loose book pitches, I always jot them down into my Notes app on my phone. I have a terrible memory and live in constant fear of forgetting a good idea.
When Do You Write?
I’m… not the most organized writer. Since I write full time, you might think I have more of a set schedule, but it really varies! If I’m on a deadline set by my agent or editor, I usually sketch out a timeline of how much work I’ll need to get done each day to reach my goal, then add a buffer of a week or two, just in case life chaos gets in the way. But my methods are much looser when it comes to drafting. I often set word count goals, ranging from 1k to 3k words a day, or arbitrary deadlines, and I utilize the pomodoro technique. I have an app on my laptop that lets me set a twenty-five-minute timer, and I’ll “sprint” during those twenty-five minutes, then I take a three-minute break or a longer fifteen minute one. Usually I get up and stretch, cuddle my cat, or make a pot of coffee.
Why Do You Write?
In the most cliched way possible, I write because I’m not me when I’m not writing. I’ve turned to writing for comfort, escapism, and creative expression since middle school, and I’m not sure what my life would look like without it!
How Do You Overcome Writer’s Block?
Oof. So, I have a controversial opinion: I don’t really believe in writer’s block! In my experience, when I’m struggling with a scene, it’s usually because I’ve taken a step in the wrong direction, whether that be a plot beat, a character choice, or, simply, the set-up of a specific scene. What I try to do is pull back and see if I can pinpoint where I went wrong. Sometimes, a break helps and frees up my brain to be more objective about the issue. That can be taking a walk, watching TV, or even diving into my to-do list. But I definitely believe in external obstacles getting in the way of creativity. As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety, if my mental health nosedives, so does my creativity. Or if I’m struggling with imposter syndrome, I’ll freeze up and become too intimidated to start a new project. This also goes hand-in-hand with physical health too. I’ve learned to be gracious with myself and take advantage of the good days!
Bonus: What Do You Enjoy Doing When Not Writing?
I’m an avid video gamer and play everything ranging from MMORPGs to action-adventure games and platformers. I also have a pretty massive board game collection in my living room and, once a week, I play Dungeons & Dragons with my friend group.
My thanks to Amelia Diane Coombs for today’s interview.


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We are giving away vouchers for the shows that run from March 22 – March 25 at Sid Williams Theatre.
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Racist yearbook photos: What local colleges are going to do
Local colleges have intensified efforts to examine race and diversity on their campuses after college yearbooks across the nation came under the spotlight for racist or insensitive imagery.
A USA TODAY Network investigation published this week found more than 200 racially insensitive material in 900 yearbooks from the 1970s and 1980s, some of which were found in yearbooks on the shelves at nearby schools and were also available online.
The ensuing community conversation highlighted the need for further dialogue around the history of blackface and the devastating legacy of racially-charged imagery—both past and present.
"Yearbooks are a snapshot of history,” Heidi Macpherson, president of The College at Brockport, said in a statement. “Like the rest of society, colleges and universities have moments in their histories that we are not proud of — The College at Brockport is no exception. It is important for us to learn from the conversations happening around us, as well as from our past.”
As part of the investigation, the Democrat and Chronicle conducted a review of yearbooks from 1975-1985 at a number of local colleges and universities and found a spectrum of racist images. Photos found include Ku Klux Klan costumes and a number of students in blackface.
Also included in the yearbooks were depictions of diversity-oriented clubs or events, showing that even as students were given space to celebrate their identities, as they are on many campuses today, threads of racism ran through the student body.
“The recent public dialogue on racist images in college yearbooks provides another opportunity for reflection, education, and growth,” read a statement from Calvin Gantt, Monroe Community College’s chief diversity officer.
What colleges are going to do
RIT hosted a discussion on racial issues for the campus community on Friday as part of "Gray Matter," a discussion series exploring provocative topics related to higher education and the campus community. The event was not open to the public and the media.
St. John Fisher College will host filmmaker Carvin Eison to show his documentary "Shadows of the Lynching Tree," which explores the history of lynching, on Feb. 26. The college also recently formed a partnership with the Memorial Art Gallery and the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commemoration Committee and will hold an event on Douglass' legacy and life's work on April 17 at the MAG.
Nazareth College hosted a number of campus events for Black History Month, and its Diversity and Inclusion division holds regular workshops and events on identity, microaggressions and intersectionality.
MCC is hosting previously-scheduled discussions on inclusive education and the intersectionality of women of color in March, which are open to the public.
The College at Brockport plans to examine past content in its yearbooks and newspapers for “any content that does not reflect our values of equity, diversity and inclusion,” said Macpherson. “From there, we will decide how our community can best learn and grow from the actions and misperceptions of our past.”
Roberts Wesleyan College faculty and staff participated in a training session on diversity in the workplace this week, which is part of an effort to spur continuing education on these issues, said vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer David Basinger. The training discussed implicit bias, structural and institutional racism and how to create a change in the racial climate and culture, said Kevin Beckford of the University of Rochester, who led the training.
“We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive campus environment that is respectful of all individuals,” said Basinger. “The Roberts Wesleyan College community was founded on the fundamental belief that all individuals matter.”
The D&C also reached out State University College at Geneseo, Hobart and William Smith Colleges and the University of Rochester for comment.


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On this week’s Tune in Tuesday, we’re featuring an interview with Ottessa Moshfegh, author of EILEEN, a shortlist for the 2016 Man Booker Prize and chosen by David Sedaris as his recommended book for his Fall 2016 tour.
The Christmas season offers little cheer for Eileen Dunlop, an unassuming yet disturbed young woman trapped between her role as her alcoholic father’s caretaker and a secretary at the Moorehead boys’ prison. Consumed by resentment and self-loathing, Eileen tempers her dreary days with perverse fantasies and dreams of escaping to the big city, and fills her nights and weekends with shoplifting and stalking a prison guard named Randy. When the bright and beautiful Rebecca Saint John arrives as the new counselor at Moorehead, Eileen is enchanted and unable to resist what appears be a miraculously budding friendship. In a Hitchcockian twist, her affection for Rebecca ultimately pulls her into complicity in a crime that surpasses her wildest imaginings.
Creepy, mesmerizing, and sublimely funny, in the tradition of Shirley Jackson and early Vladimir Nabokov, this powerful debut novel enthralls and shocks, introducing one of the most original new voices in contemporary literature.

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Whistler Snowmobile Tours
Totally Awesome Adventures
We are Whistler's premier snowmobiling tour company servicing both Whistler and Pemberton. Our tours include riding up Rutherford Creek to the World Famous Pemberton Icecap, Meager Creek Hot Springs, Bralorne, Gold Bridge, Face mountain, Hope Creek, Noel Creek, Meager Creek, Salal Creek . We feature Bombardier Summit 600 ETEC snowmobiles. If you have tried the other snowmobile companies, come on a tour with us and you will see why are customers rate us above all the other tour operators! Totally Awesome Adventures is the only true Backcountry Mountain Snowmobile Tour Operator in Whistler. We will take you deeper into the backcountry than any other tour operator where you can see totally awesome ice caves, ice falls and shear ice walls. Carve up the powder, do some high marking, snow boarding , skiing, or just look at the awesome scenery that we have in beautiful British Columbia. If you are coming to Whistler to ski at Whistler or Blackcomb make sure you set aside a day to come ride with us! Not only do we take you where the locals ride, but we also can customize private tours to meet your specific needs! Pickups and drop offs in Whistler and Pemberton are no problem, or you can meet at our base or at the trailheads. Do you just need a guide to the area; we are the only tour operator that has Canadian Avalanche Association trained guides and use only the best avalanche gear featuring the brand new Pieps DSP and Voile shovels and probes.
Rated #1 by the Men's Journal in the Dec 2009 issue for best sled skiing!
Luke and Mike Lester from SnowTrax were out riding with us in January . Here is the you tube clip of the Pemberton Icecap that aired this month
Pemberton Ice Cap is a Full day tour. The earlier we hit the trail the farther back we can go! The Summit Rev’s were built for this kind of terrain. If you love snowmobiling make sure this tour is on your must do list. This is our most popular tour and with good reason. I could go on and on about the beauty but with permission from SnoWest Canada editor Lane Lindstrom I have copied his article about his trip to the Icecap in Snowest November 2003 Canada issue.
Discovering The Pemberton Ice Fields
Bigger than life
By Lane Lindstrom
It started out just like many of the other rides we’ve been on—except maybe that we were riding in May and most riding areas, especially in the U.S., had long lost their snow—that is, until we climbed the toe of the Appa Glacier and a great expanse of snow and ice unfolded in front of us.
The snow and mountains went on forever. And ever. The scene before us easily went on for as far as we could see.
Vast is the only way to describe what we saw—and rode. We were just about to experience the Pemberton Ice Fields, a collection of glaciers in southwest British Columbia not far from one of Canada’s biggest cities, Vancouver. In fact, it’s just a 150 km drive but you’re a world away from the
steel and glass skyscrapers that dominate the landscape of the lower mainland. The Ice Fields have a different kind of skyscraper—made of granite and snow and ice.
You might have heard of the Pemberton Ice Fields, but if you’ve never been to there, you simply can’t imagine how much riding area there is. You have to experience it. Pictures can’t show it. Words can barely describe it.
The Pemberton Ice Fields offer wide open, treeless riding. How wide open? Here’s an example. “We’ll head over there,” our guide told us, pointing across this valley. It didn’t look very far, so we took off and made it to
the other side of the glacier, we look down and we’d gone five miles—wide open. And that’s one of the smaller areas… That scene repeated itself over and over the entire time we rode the Ice Fields.
The hillclimbing is spectacular, technical and very challenging. And sometimes dangerous, but we’ll get to that later.
One of the most amazing things about riding the glaciers here is that you would crest a mountain or ride up to a saddle and there would be even more incredible riding beyond that. It’s no exaggeration to say it really does go on forever. Our only regret was that we only had one day to ride the Pemberton Ice Fields. We didn’t even come close to seeing much of it. That would be like
having about a half hour to experience all of Christmas Day.
Our brief itinerary the day we rode was unloading at the snowline, heading to the Pemberton Valley Snowmobile Club’s chalet and then making our way through a large meadow to the Appa Glacier, which is about a half-mile wide and five miles long. We played there, hillclimbing, boondocking and the like, before we headed south to the Longspur Glacier, a long chunk of ice that leads to Ryan Lake. We climbed out from Ryan Lake and then hit glacier after glacier before ascending a dome shaped mountain (about 8,000 feet) where we had unobstructed 360 degree views of the Coast Mountains. We had intentions of going to Harrison Hut, a small cabin way in the backcountry, but it was time to head back and storm clouds were forming. You definitely
The Appa Glacier is the first chunk of serious ice you hit when accessing the Pemberton Ice Fields from the Rutherford Creek Road. As fun as this area is, it only gets better as you explore more of the Ice Fields.
don’t want to be stuck anywhere out here during a storm. There are no trees to seek shelter in should you get caught in a storm.
Getting To The Glaciers
The Ice Fields are so big that the riding area can be accessed from three spots. Brandywine Falls and Callaghan Lake are the most popular starting points because they are closer to Vancouver. We accessed the Ice Fields off Highway 99 north of Whistler. We
had to drive up the Rutherford Creek Road—we did ride in May remember—but during the heart of the season you can leave your vehicle in the parking area off Highway 99 next to the Rutherford Creek bridge and sled in. It’s about a 25 kilometre ride to the Pemberton Valley Snowmobile Club chalet. The club grooms the trail during the season. Everyone who plans on spending any amount of time on the Ice Fields brings extra gas and leaves it at what the locals call the “gas drop,” which is near the top of the Appa Glacier. Don’t bring extra gas and you’ll be sorry, especially when the snow is deep and you have to cut your fun short because of low fuel.
You really need to have days here to fully appreciate what the Ice Fields have to offer. One day is better than nothing, but you’ll leave the area feeling cheated because there is so much country to ride. You could get to the Ice Fields from Brandywine or Callaghan Lake and play on that section of the glaciers for a while and then another day take the Rutherford Creek route in and experience that part of the Ice Fields.
The area receives upwards of 30 or
Talk about your serious cornices. This is just one of the reasons the Pemberton Ice Fields can be a dangerous place to ride. Be prepared, use common sense and you’ll have a great time.
|more feet of snow each winter so the season is long. And that means it can be dangerous, too. Avalanche danger can be high, so make sure you have all the safety equipment you need, such as a beacon and shovel. One of the best bits of advice we can give is that you really need to take someone along who knows the Ice Fields. Not only can they show you the area, but should be able to show you the dangers as well, such as where the large wind holes and dangerous crevasses are. These wind holes are not your ordinary tree well. These can be dozens of feet deep and be found in places you wouldn’t necessarily expect. A couple of times during our ride on||
the glaciers, our guide carefully took us around a couple of wind holes and a crevasse. The wind holes seem to drop off just like a cliff. If you survive a fall into one of the wind holes, it could take a while to get back out. However, if you’re willing to take a few precautions, you’ll have a great time. It seems like with all the really great things in life, there are a few risks. The Pemberton Ice Fields are like that.
One of the best attractions to the Ice Fields is that they can be as challenging as you want or as easy as you want. A good example of this is the area between the Pemberton club’s chalet and the toe of Appa Glacier.
Pemberton Ice Fields
Elevation - 2,000 - 8,030 feet
Prime Season Jan - May
Snowfall 360 inches
Kilometres of Groomed Trails 25.7
Location Southwest British Columbia
Full Service Town Full services are available in Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish
Nearest Airport Vancouver (150 km)
Information Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce (604) 894-6477 or www.pemberton.net
Road Conditions www.th.gov.bc.ca
Getting There There are three access points to the Pemberton Ice Fields, one near Brandywine Falls, one near Callaghan Lake (both just south of Whistler) and the other by the Rutherford Creek bridge (between Whistler and Pemberton). All three are located off the Sea to Sky Corridor (Highway 99). Just know that now the Vancouver/Whistler area has won the bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, there will be plenty of road work going on on Highway 99, the only route from Vancouver to Whistler.
Bedding Down Whistler is a world class ski resort so there are thousands of hotel rooms in town. Pemberton is a cheaper, quieter choice with several lodging options. We stayed at the Mountain Retreat Hotel & Suites in Squamish (866-686-7387 or www.mountainretreathotel.com). It’s a very nice hotel with an indoor pool and slide. Again, it’s a less expensive alternative to Whistler.
Eating Out There are almost as many restaurant options as there are lodging options in this area. Whistler is known for its nightlife. Again, Pemberton and Squamish are quieter alternatives. However, there is something for every taste imaginable between Squamish and Pemberton.
When we say the mountains and snow go forever on the Pemberton Ice Fields, we aren’t kidding. Just about any direction you look, you’ll see scenes like this. So much snow, so little time.
There is a big, wide open meadow where beginning-to-average riders can hone their boondocking skills (watch out for the creek, especially in the spring when things begin to melt). As your skills improve, you can head up to the Ice Fields and find some of the most hardcore riding you’ll find anywhere. The hillclimbing can be especially challenging for those who like to
|point and shoot. And there’s every kind of riding in between. The Pemberton Ice Fields are also a favourite among the backcountry ski/snowboard crowd, which likes to sled in with skis or a snowboard and hit the slopes. The day we rode the Ice Fields, we saw far more of this crowd than we did those strictly snowmobiling. In fact we talked to some of the||
boarder crowd and they didn’t mind that we were there and we didn’t mind that they were there. On the Ice Fields there is more than plenty of room for everyone.
We figured out a lot of things after our day of riding the Pemberton Ice Fields. Things like the scenery is awesome—some of the best we’ve ever seen—and the riding is to die for.
Pemberton Snowmobile Tours
Hurley to Bralorne - Come ride with us on a leisurely ride to Bralorne BC, a historic mining town. Have lunch and get warmed up at the Mine Shaft Pub. Stick to the forestry road or venture off into one of the many play areas. There's a ride for every experience level. Want to do an overnighter in Bralorne, there's the Mine Shaft Motel and several B&B's. Lets us arrange your perfect weekend.
To book your adventure or for more info
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Learn how the Germans from Russia settled across America, but many found home in what came to be known as the German triangle which spanned across Manitoba and the Dakotas. The Germans were given land under the homestead act which led them away from living in villages, which they had grown accustomed to in the "old" country. Having to live so far from their neighbors caused isolation and many looked forward to visiting day. They were strong people who had inhabited land much like the land they had left, full of fierce winters, a place where "wind was always in the grass" and the fields were filled with stones.
Visit the Prairie Public website for more resources.

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A trip into an extraordinary mind was on the agenda. We were in Figueres to visit the Dali Teatre Muse, home to a large portion of the works of Salvador Dali. It’s well worth a visit; I particularly liked his large installations. He was a master of working in all different genres and clearly loved experimenting. It is amazing to see what one person’s imagination could come up with.
Nothing else in Figures looked vaguely enticing so we adjourned to Cadaques, a little fishing town along the coast. We were hoping to freecamp at a tolerated spot but after navigating along the winding road found motorhomes were no longer welcome in this particular car park. Additionally the only parking spot available to us was amongst piles of dirt and diggers. These facts, coupled with frequent motorhome-prohibited signs along the roads, discouraged us from spending more than an hour in the town walking its streets. We decamped up the road to a much quieter town called El Port De La Selva.
Tomorrow we will watch Spain play Holland in the World Cup Final, anticipating much liveliness and support for the home team.

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Louise Redknapp, 48, is a doting mother to two sons, and her whole life changed when her eldest Charley decided to leave home.
In a brand-new interview with The Sun’s Fabulous magazine, the singer reveals how the last year has been without him.
In 2022, Charley enrolled at the University of Arizona to study sport, and at the time Louise was left heartbroken, but now she’s admitted "it’s been pleasantly good".
"I was really worried. But it’s worked out well," she told the publication.
"He's having an amazing time and because of the way the holidays are structured, he comes home a lot.
"He's done a year already, so he’s back at the moment for four months."
And even while he’s stateside, he still keeps in touch with mum. "We've got the time difference worked out, so I call him really early in the morning on the school run or he rings me late at night," she reveals.
"Having him back is amazing, but I’m also pleased he’s living his life and having all these amazing experiences.
"He's playing rugby there, so he gets to travel all over America. I was doing the same at his age, just with Eternal."
Louise still has her youngest son Beau at home in Surrey. "He's 14, so he is not going anywhere. Don’t do that to me yet!" she jokes, going on to explain that he's even taken Charley's room now he's flown the nest.
The mother-and-son-duo currently live in a beautiful Surrey home and while they tend to keep their private lives under wraps, the former Eternal star has shared glimpses into her stunning home and garden via her Instagram Stories.
The interior is decorated in white and grey colours throughout, with wooden flooring and luxurious details such as velvet sofas and marble tables.
The mum-of-two previously told Ideal Home about her interiors style, explaining: "I like a minimal look – I don’t have a lot of ‘stuff’, so central pieces like sofas and armchairs are key."
Meanwhile, Louise's ex Jamie Redknapp is settled down with wife Frida Andersson and they have a blended family of seven children, including one son together, Jamie's two teenagers and Friday's four children from previous marriage to Jonathan Lourie.
Fans have been lucky enough to see glimpses into their family abode including their idyllic garden and impressive kitchen space.
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Sunday was a good day for Liverpool. A very good day.
Jurgen Klopp finally got one over on Jose Mourinho. The club returned to the top of the Premier League and passed a test which will have given the team title confidence, and all of that happened against their rivals Manchester United.
Liverpool were by far the better team but Jesse Linagrd’s equaliser for the away side brought frustration as Klopp’s men struggled to unlock the United defence.
There’s a reason the manager wanted to sign Nabil Fekir following the loss of Philippe Coutinho, and it’s to help pick a lock when a defence is deep and not giving in.
Instead, Klopp was able to bring on Xherdan Shaqiri, the summer signing from Stoke City who is increasingly looking to be a bargain purchase.
The Swiss international scored twice, with both shots deflected, but Liverpool had earned such luck given how many efforts they’d had. The more shots a team makes, the likelier they are to get a lucky break.
Shaqiri has subsequently been named in Gazzetta dello Sport’s European Team of the Week, and he’s joined by teammate Andrew Robertson.
The Scotland international was once again non-stop and received praise after the match from Mourinho.


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Q. Now that it is getting so cold, I am concerned about keeping my horse warm. Should I put a horse blanket on him?
A. It really isn't recommended. Nature provides horses with a winter coat designed to keep them warm without a lot of human assistance. A horse's winter coat is designed to trap body heat between the hair fibers. Placing a blanket on a horse actually compresses this winter coat so that it eliminates the air layer and reduces the protection from the cold.
Horses start to grow their winter coats when the days begin to shorten and evenings become cool. Extremely cold temperatures will not affect healthy horses; however, cold, soaking rains, muddy conditions or cold drafts can create cold stress and cause illness. Therefore, it is important that your horses have either natural windbreaks or constructed shelter to furnish protection against wind, rain, and snow.
Q. I didn't get to plant the bulbs I bought back in September. Is it too late to plant them now?
A. They won't keep until next fall, so plant them now. If the weather stays somewhat mild for a while, they'll probably still bloom. Water them after planting and make sure they are watered when the soil is dry, if the soil isn't frozen.
Q. Is it possible to propagate a grapevine from my neighbor's seedless grape? He doesn't have any idea what kind it is.
A. You can propagate from your friend, but it can be a bit of a process. Also, grapevines are notorious for carrying diseases and viruses that are spread from cuttings. You are better off to go to a nursery and buy a certified disease-free plant. The small $15 investment is hardly anything over the entire 20-year lifespan of the grape.
Q. What are heirloom seeds?
A. An heirloom plant variety is an old cultivar that is maintained by gardeners, seed companies and farmers typically in isolated communities. These may have been commonly grown during earlier periods in human history, but are not used in modern large-scale agriculture. They are now used more for niche markets or sectors for specific characteristics.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said members of the Church of England will not be thrown out.
However, he told BBC's The Andrew Marr Show that they will be forced to treat women in exactly the same way as all other bishops should an upcoming vote ensure their introduction.
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The actress attended the annual dinner dressed in purple and sporting a temporary tattoo in tribute to pop star Prince who died last month.
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The sentencing hearing for an East Toledo man who sexually assaulted two young girls at a home in Monclova Township where he was installing a television satellite system was continued yesterday.
Timothy Conkright, 45, of Oak Street was to be sentenced by Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Frederick McDonald on three counts of rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition. A jury found Conkright guilty of the offenses Jan. 6.
However, Judge McDonald continued the hearing to Feb. 28, when he is expected to rule on a motion filed by Conkright's attorney, Martin Dow, asking for a new trial.
Conkright faces a mandatory sentence of 10 years to life in prison for each of the rape convictions, and an additional five years on each of the gross sexual imposition offenses.
The girls, then 4 and 5 years old, were sexually assaulted Oct. 30, 2004, on the porch of the home, but they kept quiet about the incident until June, when they told their parents they had been molested.
The victims, who lived in the neighborhood, identified Conkright as the person who assaulted them. Authorities used an invoice from the satellite business that showed Conkright had been in the home that day.
The motion asking for a new trial claims that evidence that was not previously available shows that Conkright made phone calls to the home during the time period the assaults occurred, indicating he was not at the residence when the girls were attacked.


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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives returned from recess to vote on the benefits, as well as funding for the U.S. Postal Service.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives resumed activity this week to debate a vote on unemployment insurance for consumers laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Democrats proposed reinstating the $600 in extra unemployment benefits from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act while other negotiations on emergency relief are stalled, The Hill reports.
Last week, the U.S. Senate announced it was on recess until September. The U.S. House of Representatives was expected to return Sept. 14 before the debate on unemployment insurance as well as emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service started.
Roll Call reports House leaders proposed legislation to provide the Postal Service $25 billion to cover revenue losses.
Debate is scheduled to go into the weekend on both these measures; there could be a vote on Saturday.
When the negotiations on the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act and Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act stalled, President Donald Trump announced four executive orders or moratoriums to provide economic relief, ACA International previously reported.
There was also some debate on the legal standing of the president’s executive actions, The Hill reports.
Under the president’s moratorium on continued student loan payment relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, the suspension of student loan payments as well as a 0% interest rate for loans will continue until Dec. 31, 2020. Student loan payment relief started in March under an order from the White House and it was first extended in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act through Sept. 30, 2020.
The additional unemployment insurance will be allocated through remaining dollars in the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) approved as part of the CARES Act.
According to the memorandum to extend unemployment insurance, more than $80 billion in CRF dollars remain available to supplement the billions of dollars states have received in other federal assistance. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) has more than $70 billion in emergency assistance funding available.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will assist in providing up to $44 billion in benefits from the DRF and states are called upon to use their CRF allocation. At least $25 billion of total DRF balances will be set aside to support ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts and potential 2020 major disaster costs.
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Ultrasonic grain refinement in aluminium alloys
Industrial ultrasonic grain refinement technology without Titanium Boron (TiB2)
Ultrasonic grain refinement during solidification
Various techniques are available for enhancing the microstructure and grain refinement in aluminium alloys, magnesium, zinc, copper for instance, there is a strong correlation between grain size and casting temperature; however, significant improvements can be achieved using ultrasonic treatment. Two mechanisms contribute to this process.
During the high-pressure cycle of the cavitation process, collapsing bubbles result in localised high temperatures and pressures. Temperatures can exceed 1000 K while pressures can exceed 400 MPa; rapid cooling rates also occur. The effects of this are twofold: many nucleation sites are formed inducing finer grain sizes, and the energies generated destroy dendritic structures that would otherwise form.
Ultrasonic assisted industrial continuous twin roll casting
Twin roll casting converts the melt into aluminium strip for subsequent cold rolling operations. The process holds several challenges, in particular, coarse columnar grains, chemical segregation at the strip centre, microstructural gradients and inhomogeneity.
A breakthrough in industrial ultrasonic casting can address these problems. In particular the technique offers a substantial reduction in grain size, elimination of central intermetallic needle, and improved homogeneity. Furthermore, the process removes the need for argon degassing.
Ultrasonic degassing & grain refinement offers numerous advances over conventional methods offering substantial improvements in the properties of the final products, along with reduced costs and environmental impact.
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- Improved metal homogenization, grain refinement and mixing of new alloys.
- Excellent ultrasonic degassing results (defragments and wetted inclusions)
- Excellent results after vibrating ‘in sump’ of a vertical Wagstaff DC caster.
- Excellent results on a Bruno Presezzi continuous casting line.
- Improved micro crystallization and alloy characteristics in casting.
- Friction reduction between a tool (e.g. casting, drawing, extruding, molding).
- Improved surface finish.

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Casey Pearson grew up in Philadelphia taking art classes three hours a day at Girard College. Fresh out of high school, Pearson went to put his skills to work air brushing, and from there became a tattoo artist at Brewerytown’s Big City Tattoo, where he’s been for the past 14 years.
“I wouldn’t say it was a dream to be a tattoo artist, more so just a way to support myself doing art,” said Pearson.
Getting right into an artistic craft made more sense than being in debt for art school when he wasn’t guaranteed a job.
Pearson described his passion for art by mentioning that, as a kid, there’s certain things you want to do to prove your parents wrong. Parents will ask, “Why do you want to do that?” and he said this is what pushed him towards the path of making a living based off of an art form.
At home, Pearson has a wife and daughter whom he uses as his inspiration for being a better artist. Tattooing has some common misconceptions, he said.
“People think that everybody has extra money all the time,” Pearson said. “We have families like everyone else and it can come quick and leave quick.”
Price is often what allows house tattoo artist to thrive. But business at the shop isn’t what it used to be, according to Pearson and co-worker Todd McLean.
“People would spend $20 on a tattoo but $250 on a pair of jeans or sneakers. It’s backwards,” said McLean.
Blood borne diseases such as hepatitis and MRSA, along with extreme cases of skin infection, are possibilities when getting a tattoo outside of a parlor that’s up to code. Sharing the pen of an ink gun at a tattoo party could be a serious gamble.
“People aren’t mindful of what they’re doing and cross-contaminating” when they go to get tattoos outside of a tattoo parlor, noted Pearson.
With the decline in business, the use of social media has become a big part of a tattoo artists’ advertising.
“I think you have to use social media to broaden your area,” Pearson said. “Put out as much good work as you can, because word of mouth is your best advertisement.”
“I heard about them through some people, and they already had a good reputation,” said Jamar Sutton, who has over 20 tattoos and had two pieces done by Pearson on one recent day: A piece on his knuckles that read “Self Made” and a dollar sign on his forearm.
“Everything I get has a meaning,” said Sutton. “Every tattoo you get, just make sure there’s meaning behind it, because this is something you have to live with for the rest of your life.”
Working around other skilled tattoo artists can help make a difference in someone’s work. Some artists can hit a wall and need to draw inspiration from others.
“Sometimes you can become stagnant,” Pearson said.
Pearson mentioned that he liked to look at other artists’ work and break it down to see how it was done.
Down the street from Big City Tattoo is The Electric Temple near 29th Street and Girard Avenue, which has only been open for the past five months. Artists Keith Suspic and Bryan Holland are well aware of the hurdles of being the new kid on the block and of being a tattoo artist in Philadelphia in general.
“Any new shop takes a little while to build clientele, it takes a little for a new shop to grab a hold of a neighborhood,” said Holland. “Got to be real serious to get into the industry. It takes years and years of not making money and struggling.”
Both Holland and Suspic explain that the tattoo artist scene is competitive.
“It’s very hard to get clientele if you’re not good,” said Holland, who enjoys Brewerytown despite the competition. “The area has been very good compared to any other neighborhood I’ve been in.”
The craft of tattooing is more than just owning the equipment. Artists at both Big City Tattoo and Electric Temple apprenticed under older tattoo artists to learn how to properly sanitize their work area, how deep to go with the ink gun and, in the end, how to be a tattoo artist.
The craft of a tattoo artist extends beyond just putting ink to skin.
“When you learn about other aspects, drawing and painting, if you don’t have those techniques down then your tattooing won’t look that great,” Pearson said. “Know your craft, know it before you start putting out work.”
– Text, images and video by Jonathan Bodack and Donte Kirby
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... to Katie, Lea and Jen, I would like to show you a few of Gracie's new things.
Katie made Gracie a beautiful ornament for Christmas...
Lea was kind enough to make a pair of angel wings for Gracie, as well as do a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ribbon with Gracie's name on.
Jen took a picture of Gracie's name under her Christmas tree - isn't it just the cutest!?!?!?
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How about Steampunk setting for next Battlefield or can you fix BFV with this patch? I mean real steampunk with steam weapons, technology, maybe robots, special airplanes and maybe even magic? For example games like Frostpunk or BioShock Infinite, anime Lastexile or Castle in the Sky. Anyway your game far from reality, so why not?
Plus CoD already took fantasy setting of the future, so better take fantasy setting of the past. I think it will fix your problems with hater's comments about non-realistic games, because it will BE non-realistic.


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Anna Kiper, Parsons faculty member, and Laird Borrelli, Style.com senior features editor, will discuss fashion illustration as they present their latest books. Kiper’s Fashion Illustration: Inspiration and Technique views fashion drawing from the
designer’s perspective. Borrelli’s Fashion Illustration by Fashion Designers is a vast collection of original sketches by 50 celebrated designers, including Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld. A book signing will follow.
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A galactic view of Lip and Wale's Nuthouse when it's inundated in darkness
Lip and Wale's Nuthouse
October 21, 1964
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46 minutes (or 47 minutes by horse)
Nobody really knows what the target audience of Lip and Wale's Nuthouse is. It was once a fun place with things to climb, but the legal staff had it taken away to make it harder for kids to get exercise.
- If this is your first visit to Disneyland, you should plan to get your picture taken on this attraction first thing in the morning so you never have to again.
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- Expectant grandparents should ride immediately after eating.
- Cast members will stay in character even if you are stuck.
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Games of Thrones video game review/RPG roundupWritten by Michael Siebenaler | | email@example.com
The Game of Thrones HBO television series just ended its second season, but fans can continue their experience in this role-playing video game recently reduced to $49.99 at many stores. The game story takes an original parallel path instead of retelling George R.R. Martin’s originating Fire and Ice novels. The main story incorporates choices along the way where varying trust and dynamic allegiances demand player attention to succeed. Main character concentrations include Mors Westford and Alester Sarwyck, so fans of the TV series and book series will get a deeper experience based on character, setting and situation knowledge.
Each chapter contains different endings and is conditional on past decisions. Nothing real complex here — just basic choices where players must balance between strong and weak as well as positive and negative, good and evil, compassionate and ruthless. The purposeful actions concentrate on skills and intuition without needless, menial “fetching” tasks that do not progress the story.
Players battle with fire, swordplay, archery, axes and special attacks including switches into an attack dog’s body. The real-time actions incorporate a circular menu with choices made in slow motion, so timing is everything. Memorize all the actions and their corresponding actions for more impressive battles. The best battle arsenal elements become the interrupt attack that freezes enemies. The strong story helps offset game weaknesses including some noticeable clipping and graphic miscues. Recommended (***) and rated M for blood, gore, intense violence, sexual content, and strong language. Also available on PC and Xbox 360.
Check out these role-playing games during your downtime this summer:
- PlayStation 3: Tales of Grace f
- Xbox 360: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Nintendo Wii: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
- Nintendo DS: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
- PS Vita: Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
- Nintendo 3DS: Kid Icarus: Uprising
- PSP: Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom Limited Edition
- Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers can also enjoy Final Fantasy XIII-2 now priced at $19.99 (regular version)!

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HIV and AIDS and the world of work
An estimated 37 million people globally are living with HIV. Most of them are in the productive age of 15-49 years.
Despite the progress made in the AIDS response, a lot of work still needs to be done to achieve the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat. In June 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a Political Declaration.
The Declaration includes a set of specifi c, time-bound targets that must be reached by 2020 to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Declaration adopts a rights-based approach, calls for strengthening the multi- sectoral response to HV and AIDS and ending HIV and AIDS related stigma and discrimination in all settings.
The Declaration in its para 63(d) states: “Underscore the need to mitigate the impact of the epidemic on workers, and their families, and their dependents, workplaces and economies, including by taking into account all relevant conventions of the International Labour Organization, as well as the guidance provided by the relevant International Labour Organization recommendations, including the Recommendation on HIV and AIDS and the World of Work, 2010 (No. 200), and call upon employers, trade and labour unions, employees and volunteers to take measures to eliminate stigma and discrimination, protect, promote and respect human rights and facilitate access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support”.
The workplace is well positioned to contribute to the HIV response by expanding the HIV prevention services; promoting voluntary counselling and testing; reducing stigma and discrimination; facilitating public-private partnerships; and expanding the coverage of social protection.