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Randy Travis (Randy Bruce Traywick) is famous American country music and gospel music singer. He is also been a songwriter, guitarist, and actor. The famous singer was born on 4th May 1959. He started his journey in the industry in 1978. He has got more than 50 single on the charted list of Billboard Hot Country Songs. His song sixteen went on number 1 position. His album Strom of life broke all his records in the mid-1980.
The album sold around 4 million copies. He then came up with his new Platinum and multi-platinum album. Moreover, his distinct baritone voice and traditional music style made him a country music star since 1980 and his legacy continues. Apart from singing, he has made his debut in movies and television shows. The list includes The Rainmaker, Black Dog, Texas Rangers, National Treasure 2, and seven episodes of the Touched by an Angel series. So not only music as a career he has made his appearance on television too. In total, he has sold around 25 million records. He has also won 7 Grammy awards in total. Also, he has won six CMA Awards, eleven ACM Awards, 10 AMA Awards, eight GMA Dove Awards, also a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Randy Travis was born and bought up in Marshville, North Carolina. He has 5 other siblings and was the second child. Moreover, he and his brother were encouraged by their father to pursue music as a career option. He started playing the guitar and performed in the local church choir group. He and his brother started performing after learning the art for 2 years. They started their journey from a local club. They form the duo and names it as Traywick brothers. Their father supported Travis more which was a reason for the quarrel which made Travis dropping his High School. Travis was taken under custody after he was found guilty of burglary and other offenses. He later regrets his past deeds.
On the other hand, Randy was trying his best to perform he won a show at a nightclub. The owner of the club liked his voice and kept him as a cook and gave him the job to sing at different places. In the year 1978, he started recording the songs. He released his first single name as dreamin in 1978. From here he never looked back. He was married to Elizabeth Hatcher. The relationship didn’t last long and they got separated in the year 2019 on the 10th of October. After this, he married Mary Travis in the year 2015.
In the year 2013, his health started deteriorating. All the stuff started from congestion that he felt due to which was admitted to the hospital. Later this congestion turned to follow stroke. This resulted in his heart failure. The condition leads to a major health issue. He got a major stroke that affected the central part of the brain. The condition worsens when he was put on life support so that his brain can be protected. He was kept in a coma. His life changes were around 1% which was cleared by the doctor.
But his wide has total belief on him living up which proceeds forward for the surgery. It took surgery and later a 6-month hospitalization. Later he regained his health back. Later in the year 2019 in May the memoir was released to him. it talks about his life experience and how everything was held.
He became the talk of the town again as his fans are concerned about his health more and more. Randy Travis has a complete era on his name. He has sung some most popular songs Forever and Ever, Amen (this song has around 55 million views on YouTube), Three Wooden Crosses has around 20 million views, Deeper Than the Holler and I Told You So. Moreover, he won the American Music Awards for Forever and Ever, Amen that too in the year 1988. Also, he has named a Grammy for his song Diggin’ Up Bones.

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Ahead of the highly-anticipated third season of The Crown dropping on Netflix on Sunday, Bláthnaid Treacy interviews some of the main cast members.
In an Irish TV exclusive for RTÉ's Today show, Bláthnaid chatted to Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, who has taken over the role of Queen Elizabeth II from Claire Foy, and Tobias Menzies who plays Prince Philip.
She also speaks to Jason Watkins as Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and Josh O'Connor and Erin Doherty as Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
They discuss the responsibility of playing these real-life people, the technical aspect of their performances and how the queen is apparently "an absolute hoot" in private.
Bláthnaid is on the Today show talking about meeting the stars of The Crown on Thursday's show, airing on RTÉ One after 5pm.
Season three of The Crown arrives on Netflix this Sunday, November 17.


.... in Massachusetts this weekend.
Ron Paul dealt a quiet, but embarrassing, blow to Republican rival Mitt Romney this weekend, scoring an impressive delegate victory on the presumptive nominee's home turf.
Nice to hear RP's name in MSM without all the bile attached.
I was at work and there was a female reporter out front w/ a camera, all by herself.
So I walked up and asked, where's the cameraman?
She laughed and told me it was a one woman show. She was doing a story on DUI arrests in Myrtle Beach. 49 last YTD and 159 YTD this year.
I told her about MSM massive declines in viewership. She knew.
I asked her why she thought it was happening, she knew.
I brought up Ron Paul and the MSM blackout, she knew!
I told her about all the recent States and Delegate wins, she did NOT KNOW!
Ben Finally posted it, enjoy.
Great news: I have a guarantee of $2,500 to use for SB mailings in Arkansas. The money kicks in WHEN we match it. My donors are FIRED-UP by our results in LA. Let’s show them what we can do and match their funds quickly. More could be coming!!
I know a lot of people in Arkansas who are pro-Ron Paul, including several owners of health food stores. Let's combine mailings with canvassing and calls. With Santorum out of the race, we can open even more eyes.
After hitting the streets all over the country, I am convinced about one thing. It’s that if you show enough Americans about Dr. Paul’s message, you will win plenty of converts.
Let’s use one of our most powerful tools, the Super Brochure, to win the upcoming states. We can win Arkansas. We just have to combine the canvassing, with direct mail, and, finally, confirming the vote. So, let's get out the vote through direct mail--buy your precincts, now:
Shock waves from the RP earthquake in MA last weekend are being felt. Wait till they see the Tsunami !!
The original story was at the Boston Globe.com, but is a subscription service free until May 6.
“Thank you for wearing that.”
As a married man with two children, the days of me putting great thought into what I am going to wear for the day have long left me. However, this past weekend I did take great pride in wearing my Ron Paul t-shirt. Now I have worn the shirt before to family outings, public places and even on vacation in Boston when my wife and I walked the Freedom Trail. But this past weekend was special.
I have the great honor of being a part of a committee that hosts an event every year where students all across the state of Ohio can come and compete in various events. All totaled, about 1,500 students and countless parents, volunteers and pastors – yes pastors – attend the event. See, this is a religious event full of the most devout evangelical Christians that you can find. And since the majority of my time is spent running around and conversing with students, I saw it as an opportunity to help educate the next generation – should they ask of course.
However, much to my surprise, I was stopped by more parents and pastors than I can remember. Some simply said thanks and some briefly chanted “President Paul”. But a great deal of them stopped with legitimate questions. One man in particular, a pastor of a fairly large church, stopped me to discuss two “issues” that he takes with Dr. Paul. His first was his desire to legalize marijuana. After a brief discussion where I explained the costs of the War on Drugs along with the ease at which I was able to purchase pot in high and the difficultly with purchasing alcohol (I wasn’t always a Christian), he quickly relented on this issue. I could tell that this was only a side point for him, and that his greatest hang up with The Good Doctor was coming next.
Doug Wead was on The Robert Scott Bell Show yesterday talking about the sweep in Louisiana and the continued winning strategy of the campaign.
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul announced today that he and his son, U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, will hold a major tea party rally in Austin, Texas.
The rally, which is free and open to the public, will take place on the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol on Sunday, May 6th beginning at 2:00 p.m. To RSVP for the event, please see below.
Hello fellow patriots. This is my first post here, although I have been following the action for the past several months. I am 40 years old and this is the first time that I have even considered voting as a Republican. Go figure! Kudos to all of you for your incredible dedication and hard work! You are an inspiration!
Anyway, to get to the point, I found some information that may be helpful...
"As set out in the Rules of the Republican Party, delegates have the ability to vote according to the delegates’ preference, even if that is contrary to the outcome of each state’s primary. According to one source, the legal counsel for the Republican National Convention in 2008 stated: “[The] RNC does not recognize a state’s binding of national delegates, but considers each delegate a free agent who can vote for whoever they choose.” Thus, if a delegate were to challenge his or her ability to vote as a free agent, he or she would have grounds under Rule 38."
This comes from: http://www.fairvote.org/response-to-a-rogue-convention-how-g...
Jack Burkman is the only political consultant who has credibly proven his expertise and knows what he's talking about. He predicted the failure of every candidate's campaigns back in August 2011. (including Romney) He has consistantly held the position that Ron Paul can beat Romney and Obama.
And it has played out exactly as he predicted.
GOP Strategist: 'Ron Paul Can Beat Romney'
Jan 11, 2012 - Freedom Watch contributor Jack Burkman explains how Ron Paul can beat Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination.
Ron Paul's Texas Straight Talk 4/30/12: The Alarming Suicide Epidemic in the Military


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Ed Hamilton-Trewhitt, the owner of the Brickray Bakery, claimed that if his business went under due to the they would not be able to have fresh artisan bread anymore. The British baker claimed that Britons should be able to choose between supermarkets and farm shops rather than being dictated to by supermarkets. Mr Hamilton-Trewhitt confirmed that there would be gaps in supermarket shelves, and pushed for the Government to do something about rates and prices.
Mr Hamilton-Trewhitt told Radio 4s Today programme: “I think my message is to be true to rhetoric that we’ve heard for so long now.
“Recognise how important the high streets are as the lifeblood of society, and do something about rates and the prices.
“And can I also just… Going back to are there going to be gaps in the shelves, there absolutely are!
“If we’re just looking at supermarkets, I absolutely agree with the previous answer.
Britons brace for incoming food shortages
Mr Hamilton-Trewhitt added: “But we shouldn’t just be looking at supermarkets.
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“I supply farm shops, fantastic farm shops that offer good produce.
“If we go under they’re not going to get their artisan bread, we’re the only artisan bakers in a large area.
“And if we go then that choice is taken away, and people are going to have to shop in supermarkets and people should have the choice to eat the food that they want to eat rather than what is dictated to by supermarkets.”
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has been urged to take action now, in order to save more small businesses from going bust.
Some experts have warned that the cost of living crisis will be worse than the pandemic in terms of businesses closing down due to increased costs of energy.
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Some Britons have already started using food banks as they cannot afford the rise in prices.
Warrington foodbank chief David McDonald has slammed the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Cost of living crisis
Mr McDonald told Sky News: “Food banks have grown, over the last 10 years there are now 13,106 food banks throughout the UK.
“Far more food banks now than there are McDonald’s restaurants and that is a staggering statistic that should never really be there.
“People should be able to afford to buy their food from the supermarket, where it was intended not to come to us where we give them tin food, packet food, non-perishable items of food.

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MANILA, Philippines -- On the proposal of Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile to end the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona by end of May, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has another suggestion: end it by June 7, which is the scheduled end of the Congress session.
Speaking at the resumption of the impeachment trial on Monday, Santiago said the impeachment court has the "authority to order the conclusion of trial on or before June 7, so as to allow judgment to be promulgated before Congress ends this session."
Santiago said that under the Rules of Court, specifically Rule 133, Section 6, the court has the power to stop further evidence on a particular point "when the evidence is already so full that some witnesses to same point cannot be reasonably expected to be additionally persuasive. But this power should be exercised with caution."
Santiago also cited Rule 119, Sec. 11, Paragraph (c) of the Rules of Court: "The prosecution and the defense may, in that order, present rebuttal and non-rebuttal evidence unless the court, in furtherance of justice, permits them to present additional evidence bearing upon the main issue."
Earlier, Enrile, who is presiding judge in the trial, said he wanted to end the trial by the end of May and was willing to extend the trial up until 10 p.m. to accomplish this goal.


Did you know that historic preservation is green – as in sustainable and environmentally responsible?
“A commonly quoted phrase, ‘the greenest building is the one that’s already built,’ succinctly expresses the relationship between preservation and sustainability. The repair and retrofitting of existing and historic buildings is considered by many to be the ultimate recycling project, and focusing on historic buildings has added benefits for the larger community.”
I’m overly familiar (thank you grad school!) with some of the titles, while others are new to me. I’m particularly interested in checking out From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story after reading a few great reviews of it around blogland recently . But I was also surprised that a few titles were missing (A Field Guide to American Houses, anyone?).
I was really happy to see that Donovan Rypkema’s The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader’s Guide made it on the list. Successful preservation more often than not starts at the grassroots and more often than not the most persuasive argument for preservation is an economic one. Rypkema’s guide is very clear and easy for even the most financially-challenged (ahem, me) to understand. I had the good fortune to hear Rypkema speak about the economics of preservation at the University of Kentucky’s 5th Annual Historic Preservation Symposium in 2011, which focused on Adaptive Reuse. He was a dynamic speaker and a lively Q&A followed. Hands shot up all over the room the moment he opened the floor. He was just as articulate and effective as his book when fielding questions and responses to his presentation. I think a lot of people walked away from his session with a back pocket filled with new ideas for approaching preservation.*
Are there any essentials you would add?
*In the interest of full disclosure, I feel that I must admit to being a part of the 5th Symposium’s planning committee and to having lunched with Mr. Kaufman after his session. He was incredibly gracious with the HP Program students and faculty.
Rypkema addressing the panel of experts and standing-room-only crowd at the 5th Annual HP Symposium, 2011
Until recently, downtown Lexington, Kentucky has not been a destination. The office buildings and sidewalks emptied at about 6pm every day and were fairly deserted on the weekend, with only a few exceptions (ahem, basketball season). In the last few years, the city government placed a new emphasis on downtown by providing funds for a permanent Farmer’s Market and for events like Thursday Night Live, which encourages people to be downtown during non-business hours.
Downtown Lexington’s revitalization received a boon when it was announced earlier this year that the developers of the highly successful 21c Museum Hotel chain planned to develop its 4th boutique hotel/ museum/restaurant hybrid in the heart of the downtown district. Last week, the Courthouse Area Design Review Board gave the hotel conditional approval for its planned renovation of the historic First National Bank (FNB) building on Main Street. I think this project is going to be really important to Lexington. It is a counterpoint to the Centre Pointe debacle, has the potential to be the highlight of recent revitalization around the old courthouse, and will further prop up the economy in downtown.
21c’s Preservation Success
21c’s hip and trendy flagship opened in Louisville in 2006. Located in a 19th century former tobacco and bourbon warehouse, the 90 room hotel features rotating, curated art exhibits in its gallery spaces as well as an award-winning restaurant. After its debut, the New York Times called the project “innovative.” It was featured in the top 10 Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice picks in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and was applauded by Travel and Leisure.
The developers and architects worked closely with the city and SHPO, and it is generally regarded as a preservation success story and as a successful adaptive reuse project. It has been an asset to downtown Louisville that has inspired other adaptive reuse projects, such as The Henry Clay (a hotel located in a former YMCA building).
21c’s Lexington Design Plans
Hopes are high that Lexington’s 21C will be just as successful from a preservation and adaptive reuse perspective. The stakes are high. The building 21c plans to develop is not only Lexington’s first sky scraper, but was designed by the famed architecture firm McKim, Meade, and White.
Constructed in 1912, the FNB building is a classic Beaux Arts sky scraper with an ornamental 4-story base replete with ionic columns cut from bedford stone, a plain shaft and decorative cap with arched windows, decorative metal panels and stone cornice. It is still among the tallest buildings in Lexington. For many years, the FNB building has been leased as office space, but has remained partially unoccupied.
Fortunately, it was announced early in project development that 21C plans to seek historic tax credits (HTC). Using HTC practically ensures the retention of the building’s defining characteristics and historic character because the hotel will be working closely with the city, state, and the National Park service. The McKim, Meade and White design should remain intact.
The plans announced earlier this week are promising. They include the retention of the First National Bank building’s original windows, store fronts and metal relief panels. They also included plans to occupy the adjacent 1872 Fayette Building, where it will restore a recessed storefront and its retractable awnings. The development boasts 80 hotel rooms, an upscale restaurant with sidewalk seating, a two story penthouse with a rooftop garden, ballroom, fitness center, meeting and conference spaces, as well as gallery space.
A distinguishing characteristic of the 21C brand, other than gallery space, is the red penguin sculptures that decorate its buildings. Lexingtonians were reassured this week that there will be no red penguins (the team color of UK rival the University of Louisville) in downtown Lexington. Instead, they will be University of Kentucky Wildcat blue.
Centre Pointe and the Courthouse Square
The FNB building is located on a pivotal corner. It is directly across Main Street from Centre Pointe and is next to the old courthouse (across North Upper Street) around which much of downtown’s revitalization efforts have focused.
In 2008, an entire city block dating from 1826 was demolished to make way for a multi-purpose development, despite the best efforts of preservationists and community members. Subsequently, the project’s financing fell through. At the time of this writing, the Centre Pointe project is a large grassy field. In some ways, the debacle brought preservation to the political forefront and it has been a catalyst for preservation friendly development in downtown. Lexington’s 21c will overlook that empty field – some would say that it will be a perfect foil to the failed project.
Across North Upper Street from the FNB building, is the old courthouse. While a lot of downtown revitalization efforts have centered around the old courthouse square, the court house itself is in a very precarious position. When the courts were moved to new facilities a few blocks away, the old courthouse became the home of several Lexington history museums, but the complex was shuttered this summer due to lead paint. It is hoped that bringing new business to this corner will hopefully raise awareness and funds for its preservation (it has Tibetan Revival elements!), if not a restoration to its original floor plan which was dramatically altered in the 1950s. (Expect to see a post about the old court house soon).
Downtown Lexington, Adaptive Reuse, and the Economy
Preservation aside, the bottom line for any project like this is money and the economy. Lexington’s mayor, Jim Gray, said of the project, “At the end of the day, it’s about jobs and what it could do for our economic growth” 21c will provide temporary jobs during construction and 150 permanent jobs when it is complete. It will also enhance downtown Lexington business prospects.
“It really does elevate Lexington downtown to another level,” Gray said. “It’s a remarkable use of the space; 21c is a destination in itself, so it has that added benefit of pulling people into it, and leverages the benefits for everything around it,” Gray said. It “will have a real gravitational pull. It helps the old courthouse and helps illuminate the value of that property.”
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Hothon Se Chhoo Lo Tum – Prem Geet – Psalm Of Love
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Dil Mein Ho Tum, Aankhon Mein Tum (Satyamev Jayate)
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Bananas for mutt
Lorraine Kelly charms model French bulldog Benny with a bite of her banana on ITV show
The adorable pup jumped on her legs to reach more fruit while he showed off a Christmas jumper with Scots style guru Mark Heyes
LORRAINE Kelly charms her new favourite telly guest with a bite of her banana.
The host, 57, was smitten with model pooch Benny during a fashion segment on her ITV show.
The adorable French bulldog jumped on her legs to reach more fruit while he showed off a Christmas jumper with Scots style guru Mark Heyes, 39.
Love Island's Savanna Darnell shaves her head for Make A Wish foundation
HERE WE GO
Glasgow Summer Sessions announce set times for Kings of Leon
Strictly's Come Dancing line-up revealed as all 15 stars are confirmed
Here's the lowdown on Great British Menu's Dan Fletcher!
ESCAPE TO THE SUN
Danielle Lloyd stuns in leopard print bikini on holiday with her boys
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Logan Paul's net worth and his YouTube comeback video
Scottish Sun columnist Lorraine, from Dundee, joked: “He’s been the best model we’ve ever had.”


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Socially responsible democratic enterprises should not be outbid by prison labor
Use of force reports from the Hampden County Correctional Center reveal disproportionate use of chemical force against prisoners with psychiatric disabilities
"When we have those emotional supports in school, violence outside of school is less likely to happen."
Gov. Baker’s proposed cuts throw gasoline on raging policy fire
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Why rent an apartment in the neighbourhood of Prosperidad, Madrid?
Prosperidad is one of the neighbourhoods in the district of Chamartín, which is in the north of Madrid.
It is bordered by Avenida de Ramón y Cajal in the north; Avenida de la Paz in the east; Avenida de América in the southeast; Calle de María de Molina in the south; Calle del Príncipe de Vergara in the west; and Calle de López de Hoyos and Calle del Padre Claret in the northwest.
Calle de López de Hoyos is a very long street, and it offers a great variety of shops. You will find Parque Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente, which is dedicated to this famous naturist, in the northeast part of Prosperidad. The neighbourhood is very well connected by the M-30 motorway, so thanks to its location, it is easy to access or exit the city by car.
Prosperidad also provides good bus connections and several metro stations, such as Avenida de América, Cartagena, Prosperidad, Alfonso XIII and Avenida de la Paz.
This is a very complete neighbourhood full of services, it is distinguished and ideal for many different types of people who wish to rent an apartment in the district of Chamartín.
Discover the neighbourhood of Prosperidad with ShMadrid
The neighbourhood of Prosperidad is a very comprehensive neighbourhood in the district of Chamartín, which is one of the most inclusive districts in the city of Madrid. The neighbourhood has several commercial areas and large blocks of apartments.
Prosperidad is an ideal neighbourhood if you can appreciate the tranquillity that this area provides, while still being in close proximity of all services and green zones, such as Parque de Berlín, and shops and leisure venues.
The neighbourhood of Prosperidad has excellent connections with other areas of the capital, and here you can profit from being close to main access routes in and out of the city of Madrid.
This makes Prosperidad the ideal location for anyone who needs to travel and leave the capital regularly, whether that is for work, pleasure or personal reasons.
Prices of apartments in this part of the city are not cheap, but they are more affordable than prices in other areas in the same district, such as the neighbourhood of El Viso.
To summarize: the neighbourhood of Prosperidad is a peaceful and quiet area; it is full of services and commercial zones and relatively affordable; it is well-connected with other parts of the Spanish capital; and main routes go in and out of the city.
What to see in the neighbourhood of Prosperidad in Madrid
What is most interesting in the neighbourhood of Prosperidad is the 81 metres high Torres Blancas building. Its main characteristic is that its structure is based on cylinders, completely surrounded by wooden framed balconies and windows.
The building has twenty-three floors (all private properties and offices), plus an additional floor on top of the building, two basement floors, a ground floor and a swimming pool on the roof.
There is a service floor between the 21st and 22nd floor, that is specially designed for general building installations and systems.
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Half Broke Heart is the latest album from Kay ‘D’ containing 13 cover tracks. The UK country singer wanted to record her ‘heart and soul on tape’ with this album and she has done exactly that. Kay’s choice of tracks for this album speak to her personally and relate to her in various parts of her life.
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Cross-platform 3D audio API appropriate for use with gaming applications and many other types of audio applications.
Premier environment for developing portable, interactive 2D and 3D graphics applications. Since its introduction in 1992, OpenGL has become the industry's most widely used and supported 2D and 3D graphics application programming interface (API), bringing thousands of applications to a wide variety of computer platforms. OpenGL fosters innovation and speeds application development by incorporating a broad set of rendering, texture mapping, special effects, and other powerful visualization functions. Developers can leverage the power of OpenGL across all popular desktop and workstation platforms, ensuring wide application deployment.
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The Canadian Railway Museum - Toronto Opens in 1975
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Today, Derek Boles, our TRHA historian posted the following on the Toronto Railway Heritage Yahoo Group today as one of several items of historical interest on this day of the year:
"May 17, 1975:
The Toronto & York Division of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association officially opens the Canadian Railway Museum - Toronto. The opening ceremonies involved CN excursion steam locomotive No. 6060 pulling museum equipment across Lakeshore Boulevard, preceded by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada. The museum itself was located in the Spadina Quay area of the newly acquired Harbourfront park. In its heyday, the collection comprised of sixteen pieces of railway equipment. The museum proved untenable over time and began to dispose of its collection in 1987. Some of the equipment was subsequently scrapped; some dispersed to other museums; four pieces were stored in the CP John Street roundhouse. These included TTC Witt streetcar No. 2300, a 1917 boxcar, a 1938 vinegar car and a 1907 TH&B caboose. The streetcar was returned to The Canadian Railway Museum in 2008."
In the pictures above, see TTC Witt streetcar No. 2300 being removed from the Roundhouse one year ago today on May 17th, 2008 prior to being transported to the Canadian Railway Museum in Montreal.
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While sightseeing can certainly make for some brag-worthy selfies in front of iconic places and historical relics, there is no substitute for genuine interaction and meaningful engagement with local people and culture. We spent the day today on an organic farm in Tuscany learning from local farmers and bio-agriculture experts about the farm-to-table production process of one of the staples of human existence, grains (read: bread and pasta!).
When the bus finally pulled over we found ourselves in a vast field of golden grains, dried crisp by the hot July sun and a gentle breeze. Luca, a local bio-agriculture farmer and founder of a zero-waste grain mill and food laboratory, greeted us with Francesco and they explained in detail the process of growing ancient grain. We also learned about the history of growing grain in the Tuscany region and the importance of protecting and cultivating ancient grains. Then we visited Luca’s food lab, A Terra, where he walked us through the entire process from grinding the grains to forming and drying the pasta in preparation for sale. We stopped at his organic food shop on our way back to the bus for a quick snack consisting of local meats, cheeses, and freshly baked scrocchiarelle (“bread crisps”). It was delicious! Luca was a wealth of knowledge and provided an excellent foundation for the rest of our farm to table day.
After our visit with Luca we headed to the farm, Barbialla Nuova. The farm is an incredible sprawling landscape where they grow or raise nearly everything they need to sustain and maintain the farm in a virtually closed loop (they produce, use, reuse, or recycle nearly everything!). The many wonders across the many acres of the farm include avocados and olive trees, truffle and wild boar hunting, cows and pigs, honey bees, and much more! Francesco, the director of agritourism at the farm, was a gracious host and prepared an abundant amount of fresh organic pizza! Gathered around a long table at the farm and before eating, we took a moment to reflect on the trip and our personal role as a member of our piccola famiglia (small family). Students shared which parts of our collective vision they contributed to (patience, fun, adventurous, respectful, good listener, helpful, etc.) and also shared a way in which they grew, and a “takeaway” or something they learned on the trip or would like to continue to work on. Finally, Joseph and Caroline presented each student with a limited edition National Geographic Student Expeditions patch. This group certainly earned this special Nat Geo swag! After group meeting and reflection it was time to eat and we were grateful to experience true farm-to-table first hand as we savored our homemade pizza fresh out of the brick oven! It was delicious and such an enriching learning experience!

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Dragon shifter Grayson Pars has had enough of sitting on the sidelines. He’s worked his ass off during this war, and he’s tired of being overlooked for all the good missions. He’s also tired of hearing about Zoe Whitt, whose sudden fame was merely a stroke of luck. Jealous Grayson can’t stand Zoe, until he’s given the chance to share the spotlight with her. He suddenly finds himself unable to get her out of his head—or heart. But when he’s forced to choose between securing fame and fortune for himself, or following Zoe into a losing battle, he leaves Zoe in the dust. Grayson thinks that nothing is worth losing a chance at glory, until he realizes that he’s about to lose Zoe—for good.
Zoe Whitt is an overnight sensation. The discovery of her exceptional magical powers turned her into a celebrity in the wizarding town of Falcon Cross. The only problem? Zoe never wanted to be famous. She hates the spotlight, but that doesn’t save her from being sent on the hottest mission of the year: the quest to capture the powerful dragon ruby. As if things couldn’t get more complicated, she’s sharing the mission with the handsome but proud Grayson Pars. Despite his attitude, Zoe finds herself falling for Grayson. She’s about to give in to the fire in her heart when an unexpected turn of events puts the future of the ruby and the lives of hundreds of innocent people at risk. When she and Grayson clash over how to save their mission, Zoe is furious. There’s no way in hell she wants anything to do with this proud dragon…until he is the only one who can save her life.
Can Grayson see what truly matters in time to save Zoe? Will Zoe give Grayson a chance to make amends for his fame-seeking ways?
Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.
Titles in the Redwood Dragons series include: Defiance and the Dragon – Summer and the Dragon – The Commander and the Dragon – Determination and the Dragon – Destiny and the Dragon – Escape and the Dragon – Stealth and the Dragon – Fury and the Dragon – Courage and the Dragon –
To see the series that connect to the Redwood Dragons series please visit the Sloane Meyers page.
Title: Courage and the Dragon
Series: Redwood Dragons #9
Author: Sloane Meyers
Published: August 6, 2017
My Rating: 4.5 stars
The action, the tensions and the danger is increasing as we approach the final showdown with Saul when the armies of the good and the evil will finally battle it out. It’s hard to accept that we are rapidly approaching the ending, but I’m also anticipating how this will all turn out in the end.
It was a bit more difficult for me to really get behind Grayson this time. While I understood his position on some levels, on other levels it simply made him look like a childishly jealous man – and I’ve thought better of these dragons than that. But each has their own unique personality, and this is Grayson’s.
Zoe is a fierce, talented spitfire packed into a small package but she can be quite deadly. She simply wants to do a good, solid job not be some celebrity with extra magical talents. Her abilities put up a barrier between this couple that takes quite a long time to finally lower itself. Zoe was easier for me to cheer on, for she seemed the more mature, more focused on the actual danger and consequences of the events they were part of.
In all, you’ll find a fast paced, action filled story with a couple facing their own challenges along with the dangers of Saul and his army. I enjoyed their story and it brings us up to the next book which will be the finale of Redwood Dragons. I’m going to miss these guys. I would recommend this story and this series to any Paranormal Romance or Shifter Romance reader who enjoys a solid story, conflict and suspense.
I read t his title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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After years of the familiar Twitter follow and tweet buttons scattered around the Web, the company is redesigning them to be flatter, attractive and work better.
The new icons remove the share count displayed next to the button and flatten its overall look. As part of the update Twitter will be closing down the share count API, so developers can’t create unofficial buttons with the share count displayed next to them.
Follower counts will continue to be available and the new buttons show in the exact same pixel dimensions as before, so there won’t be any action required for most developers unless they’re displaying the share count.
The updated buttons are rolling out next month and will start appearing around the Web where the existing buttons are used.
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Founded in 1954 by James McLamore and David Edgerton, Burger King rapidly expanded from humble beginnings as a lone burger joint to more than 12,400 locations across 79 countries today, making it the second-largest fast-food-hamburger chain in the world. Its signature burger?the Whopper sandwich?consists of flame-broiled, quarter-pound beef patties crowned with a miniature fedora and a fully customizable array of toppings such as tomatoes, onions, and dill pickles. Focused on continual improvement, the chain recently reinvented the fries that accompany each value meal, outfitting the spud slices with a thicker cut of potato for a fluffier texture on the inside and crispier golden-brown exterior. A spread of decadent desserts including dutch apple pie and Hershey pie keeps sweet teeth from elongating into fangs, and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches clasp eggs, american cheese, and bacon, sausage, or ham between two halves of a flaky croissant to round out the speedy menu.
Armed with more than 20 years of in-kitchen expertise, the chefs at Ginger Bistro seamlessly intermingle the flavors of French, North American, and Pan-Asian cuisines to create a menu of updated classics. Inside the restaurant's modern dining room, which twinkles under star-like ceiling lights, golden tabletops grow heavy with bowls piled with shrimp, scallops, and lobster meat tossed together with spicy kimchi and fresh veggies. Blue light floods the lounge area as patrons sip on Asian-inspired cocktails such as the asian mojito with Bacardi, fresh mint, and cucumber-infused sake. Flat-screen TVs enable diners to catch up on the latest car commercials while they dine.
Within the recently renovated historical Temtor Building, artisan sandwich makers craft their menu's masterpieces and build-your-own sandwiches from regional ingredients supplied by local farmers and merchants. Atop each hearty slice of bread, which can include bread varieties such as pretzel rolls and flatbread, the deli pros pile bacon, hot pastrami, or other meat selections before adding crowns of cheese. A house-made sauce such as rosemary olive oil assures each sandwich has a flavor distinctive of Davis Street Market Deli. More than a lunch spot, the deli also serves breakfast and dinner, and guests on the go can also pick up groceries, craft beers, fine wines, and household goods.
Subtle flavors pair with an elegant ambiance inside Trattoria Toscana's new Gravois Road location. Beneath framed prints of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other Italian landmarks, the tops of high bar chairs taper out like the shoulders of an evening gown. White tablecloths are creased in evenly pressed squares and hold plates of authentic Italian pastas and chicken, veal, and seafood saut?ed in delicate wine sauces. Amid the gray-stippled walls, diners can question the manager about reserving a 75-person private party or rally the servers, busboys, and bartenders into a philosophical discussion on what it's like to be one who waits.
Featured on the "Deli Delights" episode of the Food Network's The Best Of program, the team at Kopperman's Specialty Foods & Deli works hard to deliver a classic delicatessen experience. They serve breakfast all day as well as overnight on Fridays and Saturdays, poaching eggs for benedicts and frying potato pancakes for orders of latkes. Smoked salmon and trout top bagels with cream cheese and housemade chopped chicken liver dresses up slices of rye bread. Carnegie Deli salami, corned beef, and pastrami come in from New York City, as do cheesecakes, black forest cakes, and apple crumb pies baked in the Statue of Liberty's torch.
No matter the time of day or night, the kitchen staff at Gingham’s Restaurant churns out any meal—be it breakfast for dinner or lunch at 2 a.m. —that their customers crave. Famous buttermilk pancakes speckled with everything from blueberries to bits of bacon hush grumbling stomachs, as the friendly wait staff shuffles around bottomless pots of Ronnoco coffee and homemade dinner rolls. Chefs scramble farm-fresh eggs into nine different omelets, masterfully fry chicken, and drown homestyle meatloaf in rich gravy. The eatery doesn’t forget about dessert, satiating the child that nests in everyone’s molars with ice-cream sundaes and cherry crisps.

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Fast and healthy meals are at the top of my list when it’s time to eat! I made this easy and delicious soup the other day that took no time to make and is super nutritious! It’s kind of a cheat soup- meaning that aside from having to cook up some quinoa, everything else was pretty much done for me! A store bought organic vegetable broth and frozen cookin’ greens helped me get this soup on the table in no time!
Supergreens and Quinoa Soup
1 container Organic low sodium vegetable broth
1 bag Cookin’ Greens Athelete’s Mix
Half cup dry quinoa (rinsed)
Season with – Herbamare, chili flakes, and pepper
In a large pot, heat broth and bring quinoa to a boil. Turn heat to medium, add Cookin’ greens and simmer for 15 mins. Feel free to add whatever seasonings you like! I love it spicy, so I added chili flakes! Herbamare is a blend of sea salt and dried herbs; its great for flavoring many dishes.
Raw Cacao Superfood Smoothie
What a better way to start your day than with chocolate! Yummers! I’m not talkin’ just any chocolate, I’m talkin’ THE REAL DEAL! RAW CACAO! Loaded with magnesium and antioxidants, this is a TRUE SUPERFOOD that you need to include in your diet! Here’s what I blend in my superfood shake that I’m sure you’ll find delicious!
1-2 cups non dairy milk (coconut milk, almond milk, rice milk)
1 frozen banana
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp raw almond butter
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp maca powder
Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender. ENJOY!
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March 27, 2019
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea’s activity on nuclear weapons and missiles is inconsistent with its pledge to denuclearize, the commander of U.S. forces in South Korea said on Wednesday.
A summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi last month broke down over differences about U.S. demands for North Korea to rid itself of nuclear weapons that threaten the United States, and North Korea’s demand for substantial relief from international sanctions imposed on it because of its nuclear and missile tests.
“Their activity that we have observed is inconsistent with denuclearization,” U.S. Army General Robert Abrams said during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Abrams did not provide further details.
He had been asked if the United States had seen a change in North Korea’s production of nuclear weapons, material and missiles.
Early in March, several American think tanks and South Korean officials reported that satellite imagery showed possible preparations for a launch from the Sohae rocket launch site at Tongchang-ri, North Korea, which has been used in the past to launch satellites but not intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of delivering a nuclear warhead.
There have also been reports from South Korea’s intelligence service of activity at a factory at Sanumdong near Pyongyang that produced North Korea’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States.
Since then however, South Korea’s defense minister has said it was premature to say whether recent activity at some of North Korea’s rocket facilities involved preparations for a missile launch.
Abrams also said that despite a reduction in tensions with North Korea, there had been little to no verifiable changes in its military capabilities.
“North Korea’s conventional and asymmetric military capabilities along with their continued development of advanced conventional munitions and systems all remains unchecked,” Abrams said.
North Korea has frozen nuclear and missile testing since 2017, and Trump has pointed to this as a positive outcome from nearly a year of high-level engagement with North Korea.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali in Washington; Editing by James Dalgleish)


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The giant Russian diamond company ” Al Rosa ” said that its net profit rose, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), by the end of the first half of 2021 by 16.3 times compared to the same period last year.
The company stated, in its statement, that its profits during this period amounted to 54.2 billion rubles, approximately 850 million dollars.
Alrosa’s earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) during the reporting period, increased by 2.6 times – to 79 billion rubles.
Revenue increased by 2.5 times and amounted to 184.4 billion rubles. The company’s free cash flow in the January-June period amounted to 64.7 billion rubles.
And in the second quarter it was equal to 12 billion rubles. The company’s net profit in the second quarter increased by 26% compared to the previous quarter, and by 115 times compared to the same period last year and amounted to 30.2 billion rubles.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization grew 389 times in annual terms – and amounted to 45.5 billion rubles.
This company, one of the three largest diamond mining companies in the world, accounts for 25% of global production. The company produces in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and the Arkhangelsk region. The shareholders of the company are the Russian state represented by the Federal Property Management Agency (33.02%), the Republic of Yakutia – 25%, as well as the regions of this republic – 8%, and almost 34% of the shares are in free circulation.


text: REI will donate $.10 per REI Co-op Mastercard purchase transaction made between 4/1/2017 and 12/31/2017 to the National Forest Foundation, up to $1 million. Non-Purchase transactions, including cash advances, convenience checks, balance transfer, and other advance transactions as defined in the Cardmember Agreement, as well as interest charges and fees, do not qualify. Transactions posted in late December 2017 may be applied to 2018 contributions. REI may change the benefit or named charity in future years. REI is solely responsible for making the donation. You’ll receive distribution of the 5% and 1% you earn back each year as part of your REI Annual Dividend.


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Consumers may have noticed a big change in the milk aisle on their latest weekly shop.
Soon to be gone are the days of picking up a blue cap for your whole milk, green for semi-skimmed and red for skimmed, as supermarkets are swapping their coloured milk bottle tops for clear versions.
So what’s wrong with coloured milk bottle caps and why are we seeing an increase in white or clear versions?
Why are milk bottle tops now white?
Supermarkets are replacing coloured milk caps with white caps because they’re easier to recycle, as coloured caps cannot be easily recycled into food-grade packaging.
By using white or clear caps, businesses and consumers can reduce colour contamination in the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) stream.
Furthermore, recycled HDPE is in high demand as businesses are trying to become less dependent on virgin plastic.
Which supermarkets have introduced white caps?
In June Waitrose announced that it would replace the blue, green and red caps on its own-brand milk with clear versions following a successful trial.
“Milk is one of our best-selling products so to be able to bring this packaging improvement to an everyday essential across all of our stores is fantastic,” said Waitrose milk buyer Lisa Oaten, as reported by The Grocer.
“Partner and customer feedback during the trial has been overwhelmingly positive and this national rollout will help us achieve our goal of making more of the plastic we use circular and fit to be repurposed time and time again.”
Lidl announced in October that it would be replacing its green milk caps with clear caps in October.
The supermarket chain said that the move would enable 60 tonnes of plastic to be recycled and used to create milk bottles.
Scott Davey, senior buying director, said: “We remain committed to supporting our customers in helping them make more sustainable shopping decisions on a daily basis.
“Customer feedback during the trial was overwhelmingly positive and we are thrilled to be making this change permanent across Lidl stores. In addition, this move will help us achieve our goal of making more of the plastic we use circular and fit to be repurposed time and time again.”
Co-op announced in November it would be dropping coloured bottle tops. The supermarket chain said this will remove more than 150 tonnes of coloured plastic from HDPE streams per year.
“There are changes in store for how shoppers see milk bottle tops, with the new caps able to be more easily recycled and retained in the food sector unlike their coloured counterparts,” said Adam Williams, Co-op’s milk buyer.
“There is limited availability of food-grade recycled plastic and that is a challenge. It is important that packaging is viewed as a valuable resource.”


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There are so many important documents that are widely used in international trade.
List of important document for international trade are –
- Bill of exchange
A bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument that carries an unconditional order to pay a specified amount of money. It is an unconditional order signed by maker to pay a certain amount to the bearer of the instrument.
There are some features of bill of exchange. This is given below:
- A bill of exchange must be in written form
- There must need a confirm order to make a payment
- The order should not have any condition
- The amount should be definite
- The date should be fixed
- The bill must be sign by the both parties (drawer and drawee)
- The amount should be paid on demand or expiry of the date
- The amount must be paid to the beneficiary of the bill
There are different types of bill of exchange. This are –
- Banker acceptance bill: A bill that is accepted by a bank.
- Clean bill: This types of bill is not accompanied by documents.
- Documentary bill: It supports bill of exchange by providing essential document that confirm the truthiness of he transactions.
- Sight bill : It is also called demand bill. A bill that is presented by the holder of the bill for payment or maturity of the date.
- Usance bill: It is a time bounce bill. It means the payment needs to meet within specific time period.
- Document against acceptance: This a bill of exchange in which all documents are release on acceptance of bill. When importer accepts that all documents related with shipment of the goods hand over to him and provides a bill is known as document against acceptance.
- Document against payment: This is a bill of exchange in which all documents are release on payment of bill. When importer accepts that all documents related with shipment of the goods hand over to him and provides a bill is known as document against payment.
- Trade bill: This type of bill is specially related only trade.
- Demand bill: The demand bill is payable when it is demanded.
- Inland bill: A bill that is payable inside the origin country is known as inland bill.
- Foreign bill: A bill that is payable outside the origin country is known as foreign bill.
- Accommodation bill : This types of bill withdrawn without any conditioned usually known as accommodation bill.
- Supply bill: A bill that is withdrawn by supplier or contractor from the government department is called supply bill.
2. Bill of lading: Bill of lading is evidence of contact. However, It is the evidence between career and exporter to deliver the goods to a specific place and person.
Some features of bill of lading are –
- Title of the goods
- Receipt of the goods
- Acknowledgement of goods( shipping company has move to deliver the goods)
- Describes the goods received for transportation
- The name of the port ( where they were loaded and where they were unloaded)
There are different types of bill of lading. These are –
- Clean bill : The clean bill stated that goods are undamaged and in good condition.
- Foul bill : This bill stated that goods are damaged and in bad condition.
- On board bill: When the goods loaded on ship, the shipping company issues this bill.
- Received for shipment bill: before loading has started, the shipping company issues a bill of loading receipt of the goods.
- Straight bill: This bill stated that the specific person will receive the goods.
- Port to port bill : All carrier are equally responsible for damages of goods if the goods have transported more than one carrier
- Airway bill: Airway bill does not transfer the title of goods to the holder
3. Letter of credit: A letter of credit is usually known as a documentary credit, banker’s commercial credit, or letter of undertaking. It is a payment guarantee used in international trade to provide a financial guarantee from a bank to an exporter of goods.
There are different types of letter of credit. Have a look-
- Clean L\C: The issuing bank agrees to make a payment without any document to the exporter
- Documentary L\C: The issuing bank agrees to make payment only when the exporter submits all relevant documents.
- Fixed L\C: It is fixed for a specific time period and amount.
- Revolving L\C: It covers multiple transactions over a long time period.
- Confirmed L\C: It reduced the risks of default for the seller. Confirmed L\C stated that the second will make payment for the exporter if the first bank fails to do it.
- Unconfirmed L\C: It is not confirmed by any bank.
- Transferable L\C: It allows the first beneficiary to transfer some or all of the credit to another party
- Non-transferable L\C: It is not allowed the first beneficiary to transfer some or all of the credit to another party
- Revocable L\C: The issuing bank can change or cancel the terms and conditions of revocable L\C.
- Irrevocable L\C: The issuing bank can not change or cancel the terms and conditions of revocable L\C.
4.Certificate of origin of goods: It is a widely used document in international trade. Besides, It is a document that provides goods that comes from a specific region.
5. Inspection certificate: A document which is issued by an independent third-party stated that the goods have been inspected sincerely and confirm the quality with the contractual terms.
6.Packing weight list: It is stated the detailed information on the packaging of the goods. However, it contains product weight, quality, size, quantity, etc.
7.Consular invoice: Consular invoice describes the goods being transported
8.Insurance document: To protect goods from sudden accidents, it is important to make insurance for the goods. for this reason, the exporter makes insurance to protect goods.
Finally, we learn the list of important documents widely used in international trade. Besides, this learning will help your clear understanding of the important document used in international trade. However, if you go for international trade. this learning will help you a lot. So learners enjoy this learning.

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Who to Contact in Myrtle Beach When Your Audi’s Engine is Stalling
When one grows accustomed to the versatility and reliability of cars like Audi, it can be daunting when something appears to go wrong. If your engine stalls on you at any point and seems to be underperforming, do not hesitate to take your vehicle into a shop for maintenance.
You may believe that your engine stalling is a minor problem that can be fixed yourself. However, in reality, it may be a symptom of a larger problem in your vehicle, so it is always better to trust a professional shop.
Common Reasons for Engine Stalling in Audis
In truth, a stalling engine is not detrimental to your vehicle. What may hurt your car in the long run is the underlying cause for the engine stall. Here are three main causes that an engine may stall:
- Lack of Gas: Ensuring that you are not driving on fumes should be the easiest diagnostic. Keep a proper amount of gas in your vehicle at all times. Sometimes the gas pump will malfunction and not send gas to the engine bay. This is a serious problem that would need to be fixed immediately.
- Faulty Air Supply: Your vehicle’s engine needs air. Many components exist in your car to regulate the air flow to the engine, but the air filter is one of the most important. If you’ve never had yours replaced, then you may have found the cause for the engine stall.
- Lack of Power: With hundreds of small electrical components under the hood, it’s more than likely that something could have shorted out. Audi uses advanced technology and computers that work together to enhance the performance of your model. If one of those connections is severed, an engine stall can occur as the other computers can’t communicate with the rest of the car.
It is possible for there to be other underlying causes of an engine stall, but the above three are the most common by a longshot. It can be embarrassing for your car to constantly refuse to start in public and downplays the reliability you’ve come to love from your Audi. Save yourself time and money by taking your vehicle into a shop as soon as recurring engine stalling occurs.
Fixing a Stalling Engine in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach has many options for auto shops with the potential to fix a stalling engine. For a matter such as this, going to a dealership would not be recommended. The underlying cause is most likely a quick fix that can be done by an auto shop. Trying to get an appointment at your dealership’s service center may add another headache to your problems. The wait time in a crowded lobby is another annoying problem.
An auto shop is best suited for your needs. More specifically, a specialized shop for Audis is what you should use. Audi is a European brand and manufactured differently than American vehicles. Generic auto shops spend more time servicing the latter, whereas specialized shops are accustomed to the intricacies of the Audi brand.
You’ll want to take your Audi to a garage that has the tools and expertise to service your specific make and model. In Myrtle Beach, the best shop for those needs is My Euro Pro.
My Euro Pro will Help with Engine Stalling while Driving
Here at My Euro Pro, your satisfaction is our guarantee. With experience servicing 11 different European brands, you can rest assured that we have the tools and parts necessary to tackle your problem. Our services have been trusted by clients in the areas of Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC, as well as Wilmington, NC for years.
We understand the versatility and trustworthiness you have come to expect from your Audi, and we can restore your vehicle to its proper performance. Our range of services from typical oil changes to engine repairs ensures that we can diagnose the reason for your stalling engine and provide a solution.
Please reach out and contact us right away if you’d like your Audi restored to the high-performance you love. Alternatively, come on down and visit us at any of our locations. We look forward to earning your trust and patronage.


text: Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) is a rare B-cell lymphoma considered to be of germinal center (GC) derivation. Studies on immunoglobulin expression have been few, and post-switch immunoglobulin (IgG) has been identified in the majority of cases examined thus far. We reviewed 180 cases of NLPHL and observed the unexpected expression of IgD in 27% of cases. IgD is usually coexpressed with IgM in naive B cells but can also be seen as IgD-only in centroblasts (CD38-positive) or memory B cells (CD27-positive). We asked whether IgD-positive NLPHL differed from cases of NLPHL negative for IgD. Clinically, the IgD-positive cases presented at a younger median age (21 vs. 44 years) and had a striking male predominance (male-to-female ratio, 23:1 vs. 1.5:1). Cervical lymph nodes were more frequently involved (56% vs. 18.2%). L&H cells were localized in a predominantly extrafollicular distribution in the majority of IgD-positive cases (69%). The IgD-positive cases did not coexpress IgM or CD27 (a marker associated with memory B cells), and nearly all (93%) were weakly positive for CD38, supporting a GC derivation. The expression of Bcl-6, BOB.1, Oct2, and SWAP-70 was similar in the two groups. However, PU.1 expression was seen in 60% of the IgD-positive cases in contrast to 86% of the IgD-negative cases. The absence of PU.1 staining correlated with more L&H cells in an extrafollicular distribution, weakening the use of this marker in the differential diagnosis with T-cell rich/histiocyte rich B-cell lymphomas. To study IgD expression in “de-novo” T-cell rich/histiocyte rich B-cell lymphomas, we analyzed 20 cases and all but one were negative. In conclusion, cases of IgD-positive NLPHL do not differ from IgD-negative cases regarding cellular derivation and most other immunophenotypic characteristics. However, IgD-positive NLPHL exhibits distinctive clinical features, and more often involves the interfollicular region in a background relatively rich in T cells. IgD positivity may represent an additional useful marker in the diagnosis of NLPHL.

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The Srikrishna Committee on data protection
is close to releasing a white paper which will include a questionnaire for stakeholders on issues such as Aadhaar
, data collection by corporates, and consent of consumers, according to multiple people in the know. The white paper is likely in the next few days.
The idea behind the paper is to get comments on a variety of issues before the government starts the process of drafting legislation for data protection.
The exercise will give an opportunity to not just residents of the country but also corporates, academia as well as think tanks to share their views on how the architecture of the country's data protection framework should look. The committee will collect submissions till the end of December.
The white paper will have questions on topics such as how much data can app service providers collect and hold, as well as the issue of consent of the consumer in using data, the persons cited earlier said, adding that the paper will also address concerns about how much data should government and private agencies gather and store.
The data protection law is being keenly watched for its implications on both Indian as well as global technology giants.
This is the first time that India has started work on a specific data protection law, which is expected to look at aspects such as data sovereignty, data retention and responsibilities of government, companies as well as individuals while handling third-party data.
“The white paper will pose questions on issues the committee thinks should be part of the framework on data protection law,” a top government official said.

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Mr. Raphaël Schachter, Q.C., was invited to speak at the Quebec/Jewish Law Symposium held at the Chabad of Westmount. The Quebec Bar recognized this activity as part of the Continuing Education program. The topic of Mr. Schachter’s conference was, “How Does a Criminal Lawyer Defend a Client that He Knows is Guilty.”
The evening was chaired by the former Minister of Justice of Quebec, the Honourable Justice Herbert Marx, of our Superior Court. Other participants included Justice William Fraiberg, Mr. Harvey Yarosky and Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe, Harvard law professor. Approximately one hundred people, mainly judges and lawyers, attended the symposium.


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Billy Zane is set to become Marlon Brando in a movie he's producing about the star's eccentric life. The Hollywood actor has teamed up with old friend Bill Fulham, who is writing and directing the movie, called Waltzing With Brando. And it seems he's the perfect casting, as fans have questioned in the past whether or not the two could be related because of their strikingly similar looks. The independently-financed feature is in the early stages, with Billy and his team currently casting for the movie, which will be filmed this summer in Fiji and Los Angeles. Set between and , it's based on the memoirs of architect Bernard Judge, who worked with the actor to build an ambitious sustainable green compound on his island in Tahiti. Billy told us: "He's not as known or celebrated for being such a progressive thinker as he was and an activist, the man really walked the walk and led the charge, at least from a Hollywood standpoint on civil rights and indigenous rights and environmental rights.
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AURORA, Colo. - "It's just a bummer!"
That's how Assistant Pastor Aaron Lorkovic described the damage to 11 light poles in the parking lot at Calvary Chapel in Aurora.
He said a thief or thieves drove on to church property at 18900 E. Hampden Avenue, removed the covers from the electrical boxes on each light pole and then cut and removed the copper wiring.
"It's pretty sad that people would come to a church to steal," Lorkovic said. "We've got kids here, and we've got services coming up. Hopefully we can get the lights up by Saturday. We have services Saturday night and we don't want our parishioners coming out in a dark parking lot."
Lorkovic said a repair crew was called immediately to replace the wiring in five of the light poles. But six others still need to be repaired.
He estimated the total cost will be near $3,000.
Aurora Police say they believe it happened sometime after 10:30 p.m. on June 4. At that time, the surveillance camera system was not working and police do not have any description of the suspect or suspects.
"We hope they get caught," Lorkovic said. "But, we also want them to know that we love them and we do care for them. We really want them to know the love of Jesus, even in the midst of all this."


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HONOLULU (KHNL) -- It was a dark chapter in Hawaii's history. Island residents were removed from their homes and put into internment camps during World War II.
Sixty-five years later, former captives remember the day when the gates to their camp opened.
Approximately 300 Hawaii residents, most of them American citizens, were sent to the Honouliuli internment camp in 1943. Now, more than 6 decades after their release, the area could soon become a national historic site.
Being at the Honouliuli camp site touched the lives of many including former internee Harry Urata. He says he has forgiven and forgotten the treatment he had endured at the site and hopes Honouliuli can be preserved to educate others about the impacts of war.
"After the war everything is peace and all that. We're going to forget. To the generation after us, they got to remember what happened, that's important," said former internee Harry Urata.
During an archeological site survey, plate fragments were found, along with insulation from a water pipe both in the administration area of the site. Researchers believe it's important to continue looking for more evidence of how people spent their time at the Honouliuli camp site.
What you're doing then is showing more clearly how people lived what they were doing, how they coped, how they were confined. It makes the story a lot more real," said Archeologist Mary Farrell.
Preserving the site is important to those who spent time there, and it would serve as a reminder that history does not have to repeat itself.
"I think we definitely study history to learn, not so much about the past, but to learn about the present and the future," said Brian Niiya of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
More than 120,000 people spent time in camps across the continental U.S. and Hawaii. It's their hope preserving site will shed light on a dark time in the nation's history that also affected our islands.


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How the New Orleans Saints cleared $110 million in cap space two years in a row – New Orleans Saints Blog
METAIRIE, La. — Even by New Orleans Saints standards, it was a bit of a salary cap stunner.
The Saints started this offseason nearly $75 million above the NFL’s $208.2 million salary cap. Still, they pushed over $110 million in cap costs in the coming years without cutting a single player in case they needed to make room for a trade with quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Instead, they can now either spend that space on other free agents (including the quarterback they still need) or carry over any remaining space into 2023.
If you keep track at home – and how could you be? ! — it’s now been two straight years since the Saints cleared more than $110 million in cap space, mostly by restructuring contracts to push sky-high cap fees into the future.
Yes, this “kicking the box” method has an obvious downside. All of these charges will await the Saints for years to come, and they will have to go through the same process to get back under the cap next offseason.
Most severely, they paid a substantial price in 2021 when the cap unexpectedly dropped by $16 million due to lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Saints had to release a handful of starters and key contributors to go below the cap.
However, barring another pandemic, the cap is expected to continue to skyrocket in coming years with revenue from TV deals and other sources. Meanwhile, the Saints have never let the cap stop them from making aggressive moves — like pursuing one of the biggest hit trades in NFL history.
They’ve also re-signed several of their own players to huge contract extensions in recent years (Drew Brees, Michael Thomas, Cameron Jordan, Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Alvin Kamara and Demario Davis among them).
They’ve let two key players go in free agency over the past two years — safety Marcus Williams and defensive end Trey Hendrickson. However, the Saints signed free agent safety Marcus Maye at a lower price to replace Williams.
To cross the $110 million mark this year, the Saints restructured 12 contracts, while safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback Bradley Roby took pay cuts. Here is the count:
It’s unclear if Jenkins’ cut will be tied to a future deal, as he took a direct $6.12 million pay cut without converting any of it into a signing bonus. In Roby’s case, he took a pay cut and a one-year contract extension with the Saints to avoid being a potential cap victim. He went from a one-year, $10 million deal to a two-year, $7 million deal that includes an additional $7 million in possible incentives.
“From the outside looking inside, everyone thinks the sky is falling on us. [But] we kind of know what our plans are and what steps need to be taken,” New Orleans Football Administration vice president and salary cap expert Khai Harley said last year. secret weapon of the Saints. “Sometimes these are tough decisions, but decisions we have to make nonetheless.
“When the GM and the coach say, ‘Hey, we want to do XYZ,’ you want to figure out how to do it.”
Maybe one day the Saints will go into some sort of rebuilding mode and play catch-up with the ceiling. But they never wanted to do that when they felt like they were in a Super Bowl window with Brees at quarterback and Sean Payton as coach. And obviously they’re not ready to do that now under new coach Dennis Allen, as they still feel the roster is loaded with enough talent to challenge for a title.
So how did the Saints pull it off? Here’s a little math lesson:
Say, for example, a player has a five-year, $100 million contract set to pay him $20 million a year in base salaries. It would also count for $20 million per year against the salary cap.
However, if the player receives a signing bonus of $20 million, the cap fee is spread over the five years of his contract at $4 million per year.
The Saints routinely convert base salaries and roster bonuses into signing bonuses — paying players up front and securing their money, while dividing cap fees over future years. The Saints also routinely add years to the end of players’ contracts which are set to automatically terminate at a later date.
There is no penalty, such as a tax or interest rate, for this. But the biggest downside is that players will incur huge cap fees in the years to come. And when they are released or retired or their contracts are canceled, there is more “dead money” waiting to hit the cap.
For example, Brees’ final $11.5 million cap fee from past signing bonuses still counts toward New Orleans’ 2022 cap.

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George R.R. Martin Says Game Of Thrones Book Readers Will Be 'Unhappy' With Season Five: 'People Are Going To Die Who Don't Die In The Books'
George R.R. Martin made a rare appearance at the Writers Guild West Awards on Saturday!
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AWS Management Tools
AWS provides a set of management tools that allows you to programmatically provision, monitor, and automate all the components of your cloud environment. Using these tools, you can maintain consistent controls without restricting development velocity. AWS provides four kinds of management tools that all work together and are integrated with every part of the AWS platform, from Amazon EC2 to Amazon DynamoDB, in order for you to easily control all parts of your cloud infrastructure.
Categories of Tools
AWS CloudFormation is a service that provides a common language for you to describe and provision all the infrastructure resources in your cloud environment. CloudFormation allows you to use a simple text file to model and provision, in an automated and secure manner, all the resources needed for your applications across all regions and accounts. Once everything is modelled, this text file serves as the single source of truth of your cloud environment. You can also create a collection of approved CloudFormation files in AWS Service Catalog to allow your organization to only deploy approved and compliant resources.
Monitoring and Logging
Amazon CloudWatch is a monitoring service for AWS cloud resources and the applications you run on AWS. You can use CloudWatch to collect and track metrics, collect and monitor log files, set alarms, and automatically react to changes in your AWS resources. CloudWatch can monitor AWS resources such as Amazon EC2 instances, DynamoDB tables, and RDS DB instances, as well as any custom metrics or log files generated by your applications. CloudWatch also provides a stream of events describing changes to your AWS resources that you can use to react to changes in your applications.
AWS provides a set of services for systems and operations management that allows you to control your infrastructure resources with proper governance and compliance. You can use AWS Systems Manager to quickly view and monitor all your resources and automate common operational tasks, such as patching or state management. Systems Manager provides a unified user interface, enabling you to easily manage your cloud operations activities in one place. You can also use AWS CloudTrail for logging user activities within your organization and AWS Config for inventorying all configurations across your resources.
Managed Services for Configuration Management
AWS OpsWorks is a fully-managed configuration management service that hosts and scales Chef Automate and Puppet Enterprise servers. OpsWorks eliminates the need to install and operate your own configuration management systems or worry about scaling its infrastructure. It also works seamlessly with your existing Chef and Puppet tools. OpsWorks will automatically patch, update, and backup your Chef and Puppet servers as well as maintain the availability of them. OpsWorks is great choice if you are an existing user of Chef or Puppet.
CSS Corp is a global professional services company providing IT and technology support services driven by automation and analytics for enterprises. CSS Corp uses AWS Management Tools to meet their compliance requirements and facilitate their disaster recovery processes. With AWS Config, CSS is able to quickly detect changes in their AWS infrastructure and cross-reference these changes against AWS CloudTrail logs for security and risk auditing. The inventory of AWS resources recorded by Config allows them to identify important infrastructure components and maintain critical service maps. CSS also leverages AWS CloudFormation to rapidly provision resources in multiple AWS regions for their disaster recovery processes. “Prior to using AWS Management Tools our compliance and disaster recovery processes required significant human effort. With Config, CloudTrail, and CloudFormation we were able to automate many of our processes and easily achieve our recovery and compliance audit requirements.” – Troy Lewis, IT Manager, CSS
GE Appliances, acquired by Haier in 2016, has been a leader in designing, building, and servicing appliances for 125 years. GE Appliances has been steadily building out their use of AWS Management Tools since the company adopted a ‘cloud first’ policy in 2016 for any new deployments. AWS CloudTrail helped GE Appliances gain visibility into API and non-API actions across AWS accounts, simplifying compliance and risk auditing and enabling automated monitoring and alerting. AWS Config added the ability to centrally define resource configurations and other company-defined best practices, with alerts generated when these are violated. GE Appliances also uses AWS Systems Manager to manage about 700 on-premises and Amazon EC2 instances. AWS Management Tools have given GE Appliances total visibility into their hybrid-cloud environment, and they allow GE Appliances to heighten their security by automatically enforcing rules and guardrails. “Before we had access to AWS tools, we had to do lots of configuration and process logging and then absorb everything into a centralized platform to understand security events after the fact. By using AWS Systems Manager and the other AWS tools, we’ve gone from zero to 100 percent real-time visibility, a night-and-day contrast with our prior security posture.” – Rafael Garrido, DevSecOps leader at GE Appliances
Verisk Analytics is a data-analytics provider that offers predictive analytics and decision-support solutions. Verisk Analytics uses AWS CloudFormation, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS OpsWorks for Chef Automate (each a service within AWS Management Tools), to automate and scale its operations. AWS CloudFormation is the core of Verisk’s automation framework. Verisk separates the foundational network infrastructure code from the application components, but built an abstraction layer that provides a convenient way for application owners to reference the underlying infrastructure. AWS OpsWorks for Chef Automate is a key part of automating stack deployments, and AWS CloudTrail is used to audit and troubleshoot in the company’s complex environment. AWS Management Tools enable Verisk’s small centralized team to automate more than 20 globally distributed businesses at scale. “We wanted to ruthlessly automate everything. Since starting to use these tools, we are up to 64 accounts, 300 VPCs, and 20 Chef instances. We're able to move at a much faster pace than if all the businesses were rolling their own solutions into AWS.” – Eric Schneider, CTO, Verisk Analytics
AWS Management Tools Services
MODEL AND PROVISION ALL YOUR CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES
AWS CloudFormation provides a common language for you to describe and provision all the infrastructure resources in your cloud environment. CloudFormation allows you to use a simple text file to model and provision, in an automated and secure manner, all the resources needed for your applications across all regions and accounts. This file serves as the single source of truth for your cloud environment.
For more information visit the AWS CloudFormation Product Page.
AWS Service Catalog
CREATE AND USE STANDARDIZED PRODUCTS
AWS Service Catalog allows organizations to create and manage catalogs of IT services that are approved for use on AWS. These IT services can include everything from virtual machine images, servers, software, and databases to complete multi-tier application architectures. AWS Service Catalog allows you to centrally manage commonly deployed IT services, and helps you achieve consistent governance and meet your compliance requirements, while enabling users to quickly deploy only the approved IT services they need.
For more information visit the AWS Service Catalog Product Page.
MONITOR RESOURCES AND APPLICATIONS
Amazon CloudWatch is a monitoring service for AWS cloud resources and the applications you run on AWS. You can use Amazon CloudWatch to collect and track metrics, collect and monitor log files, set alarms, and automatically react to changes in your AWS resources. Amazon CloudWatch can monitor AWS resources such as Amazon EC2 instances, Amazon DynamoDB tables, and Amazon RDS DB instances, as well as custom metrics generated by your applications and services, and any log files your applications generate. You can use Amazon CloudWatch to gain system-wide visibility into resource utilization, application performance, and operational health. You can use these insights to react and keep your application running smoothly.
For more information visit the Amazon CloudWatch Product Page.
AWS Systems Manager
GAIN OPERATIONAL INSIGHTS AND TAKE ACTION ON AWS RESOURCES
AWS Systems Manager gives you visibility and control of your infrastructure on AWS. Systems Manager provides a unified user interface so you can view operational data from multiple AWS services and allows you to automate operational tasks across your AWS resources. With Systems Manager, you can group resources, like Amazon EC2 instances, Amazon S3 buckets, or Amazon RDS instances, by application, view operational data for monitoring and troubleshooting, and take action on your groups of resources. Systems Manager simplifies resource and application management, shortens the time to detect and resolve operational problems, and makes it easy to operate and manage your infrastructure securely at scale.
For more information visit the AWS Systems Manager Product Page.
TRACK USER ACTIVITY AND API USAGE
AWS CloudTrail is a service that enables governance, compliance, operational auditing, and risk auditing of your AWS account. With CloudTrail, you can log, continuously monitor, and retain account activity related to actions across your AWS infrastructure. CloudTrail provides event history of your AWS account activity, including actions taken through the AWS Management Console, AWS SDKs, command line tools, and other AWS services. This event history simplifies security analysis, resource change tracking, and troubleshooting.
For more information visit the AWS CloudTrail Product Page.
TRACK RESOURCE INVENTORY AND CHANGES
AWS Config is a service that enables you to assess, audit, and evaluate the configurations of your AWS resources. Config continuously monitors and records your AWS resource configurations and allows you to automate the evaluation of recorded configurations against desired configurations. With Config, you can review changes in configurations and relationships between AWS resources, dive into detailed resource configuration histories, and determine your overall compliance against the configurations specified in your internal guidelines. This enables you to simplify compliance auditing, security analysis, change management, and operational troubleshooting.
For more information visit the AWS Config Product Page.
AUTOMATE OPERATIONS WITH CHEF AND PUPPET
AWS OpsWorks is a configuration management service that provides managed instances of Chef and Puppet. Chef and Puppet are automation platforms that allow you to use code to automate the configurations of your servers. OpsWorks lets you use Chef and Puppet to automate how servers are configured, deployed, and managed across your Amazon EC2 instances or on-premises compute environments. OpsWorks has three offerings, AWS Opsworks for Chef Automate, AWS OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise, and AWS OpsWorks Stacks.
For more information visit the AWS OpsWorks
AWS Trusted Advisor
OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND SECURITY
AWS Trusted Advisor is an online resource to help you reduce cost, increase performance, and improve security by optimizing your AWS environment, Trusted Advisor provides real time guidance to help you provision your resources following AWS best practices.
For more information visit the AWS Trusted Advisor Product Page.
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Current-Day Infrastructure Coordination is Limited
Many people wonder why there seems to be so little coordination among the different types of construction and maintenance work that affects roadways by utilities, municipalities, and highway agencies. Few realize that the task, in today’s complex and ever-changing world, is staggeringly difficult.
Complex Infrastructure Systems and Tight Interdependencies
Through most of the 20th century, water, sewer, storm drainage and gas utilities were placed below streets—the public right-of-way. Electric and communication utilities, on the other hand, were most often located above ground.
But in the building booms starting in the 1950s, as more utilities were placed in the same areas, streets were dug up more frequently. The “undergrounding” of electric and communication utilities started to happen more frequently for both aesthetic reasons and operational efficiency. And in recent decades, cable TV and newer communications utilities have also taken their place under streets. Given these demands, it’s easy to see how coordinating construction and maintenance work among many infrastructure stakeholders is a very demanding task.
Methods Insufficient for the Task of Coordination
Utilities, municipalities, and highway agencies have had to rely on very time-consuming methods of project coordination. In many cases, project owners compile a list of planned projects and share them with one entity at a time. Often, in-person meetings and telephone calls are required to more fully share the information and to resolve issues. A city or town needs to do this with each utility; a utility company with each city or town it services; and a highway agency with any city or town in its roadway system.
New Technologies Enable Infrastructure Coordination
Until recently, there have been no automated methods to address the vast needs for infrastructure coordination. But advances in several areas have made it possible for Envista to create a breakthrough technology solution. Envista has integrated three technologies to create this innovative solution: internet mapping, geospatial database capabilities, and Web 2.0 technologies.
Advances in mapping technology make it possible for Envista to provide a visual and geographic context for infrastructure planning. Newly expanded geospatial database capabilities enable Envista to provide a scalable solution to deliver spatial information for a large numbers of users simultaneously. And finally, improved web technologies have enabled Envista to design its solution as a Software as a Service making it easy, convenient, and cost effective for organizations to implement infrastructure coordination online.