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Selling your home is a significant undertaking, and making the right home improvements before selling can significantly impact its appeal and value. In this blog post, we’ll explore key home improvements and repairs that sellers should consider to make a lasting impression on potential buyers.
1. Curb Appeal Matters
Before buyers step inside, they’ll form an impression based on the exterior. Enhance curb appeal by:
– Landscaping: Trim bushes, mow the lawn, and plant flowers for a welcoming look.
– Exterior Maintenance: Repair any peeling paint, clean the siding, and ensure the roof is in good condition.
2. Freshen Up with Paint
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your home’s appearance:
– Neutral Tones: Stick to neutral colors to appeal to a broader range of buyers.
– Touch-Ups: Repair any scuff marks or chipped paint on walls, doors, and trim.
3. Fix Minor Repairs
Attend to small repairs to present a well-maintained home:
– Leaky Faucets: Fix any dripping faucets or minor plumbing issues.
– Creaky Doors: Lubricate squeaky hinges and ensure doors open and close smoothly.
4. Update Lighting Fixtures
Modern, well-chosen lighting fixtures can elevate the overall look of your home:
– Entryway Lighting: A stylish pendant or chandelier in the entry creates a welcoming atmosphere.
– Updated Bathroom Fixtures: Upgrade bathroom lighting for a more contemporary feel.
5. Kitchen Enhancements
The kitchen is a focal point for many buyers, so consider:
– Cabinet Refresh: If new cabinets aren’t in the budget, consider repainting or refinishing existing ones.
– New Hardware: Updated cabinet handles and faucets can give the kitchen a modern touch.
6. Flooring Upgrades
Flooring is a major selling point. Consider:
– Refinishing Hardwood Floors: If you have hardwood, consider refinishing to bring out their natural beauty.
– New Carpet: If your carpet is worn, replacing it can make a significant difference.
7. De-Clutter and Depersonalize
Clearing out excess items and personal touches allows buyers to envision the space as their own:
– Minimal Decor: Pare down on excessive decor to create a clean and open feel.
– Neutral Staging: Consider staging with neutral furnishings to appeal to a broader audience.
8. Energy Efficiency Updates
Today’s buyers often appreciate energy-efficient features:
– Smart Thermostats: Installing a smart thermostat showcases modern amenities.
– Energy-Efficient Windows: If feasible, consider updating windows for better insulation.
9. Pre-Listing Inspection
Consider a pre-listing inspection to identify and address potential issues before they become negotiation points. This proactive approach can instill confidence in buyers.
By investing time and effort in these repairs and home improvements before selling, you not only enhance the marketability of your home but also potentially increase its value. Remember, the goal is to present a well-maintained, inviting space that captures the attention of potential buyers from the moment they arrive. Have questions about the home selling process? Or what home improvement recommendations I’d give you specifically before you list your home for sale? Send me a message on facebook!


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The architecture of the Amalfi Coast is endlessly fascinating to me, and the Duomo of Salerno is one of my favorite spots in Campania. I took this photo in the beautiful atrium looking up to the 12th-century bell tower. To learn more and see more photos (including one of the crypt you won’t want to miss!), visit CharmingItaly where you can read my article on Salerno’s Cathedral of San Matteo.
Absolutely beautiful pictures of Saint Matthews. I’m thinking of making Salerno another stop on the Amalfi trip from Sorrento. Thanks for sharing Laura!
Ciao Mike! Glad you enjoyed the photo. Salerno is a great city … bigger city feel, but on a manageable and more intimate scale. I love going there for shopping and just walking along the waterfront. During the summer months there are regular ferries that connect Salerno with Amalfi and Positano, too!
Your pictures are Beautiful. We’ve been to Sarno, before and after 1998 (?) floods, and some neighboring villages. I think we have to add Salerno as a stop next time.
Ciao Gil! I think you’d enjoy a stop in Salerno. The Duomo is extraordinary, and walking through the historic center with all the little shops is nice. The city has in some way the feel of Naples, but on a smaller scale … and it is much cleaner and safer, too. The promenade along the waterfront is beautiful!
Amazing photos, Laura. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you! 😉 Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by, Lori! I love to share photographs and stores from the Amalfi Coast for others who love it just as much as I do! 🙂
Lovely photos. Fascinating history. Thank you.
So happy you enjoyed, Linda!

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Buzzouthafrica learned that three suspects have been arrested by the Nigerian police for the death of a Jumia Delivery man on Saturday, March 25.
The suspects, simply identified as Sodienye Mbatumukeke, Excel Divine Naabe, and Joy Eluwa reportedly beat up the victim, Mr. Chukwuma Eleje, before shooting him dead. Eluwa is said to be Mbatumukeke’s girlfriend.
Eleje was killed while delivering two iPhones to the suspects, who had ordered for them through the Internet on Saturday.
In an attempt to cover up the crime, one of the suspects, Mbatumukeke reportedly shoved Eleje’s lifeless body down a septic tank.
The suspects were arrested by the Nigerian elite unit – SARS operatives – on Tuesday, March 27, after a tip-off by some neighbors who noticed suspicious movement around the house.
In a video that has since gone viral, the suspects confessed to the crime. One of the suspects Naabe, claimed he was on a visit when he saw his friend, Mbatumukeke pushing the deceased into the septic tank.
He alleged: “On my way to this place, I saw him (Mbatumukeke); he was packaging something like a black waste bin. He was saying I should just go inside and chill out. He said he would soon join me in the room.
I overheard some neighbors asking him what he was doing close to the septic tank and he gave them an excuse. I went inside and saw bloodstains in the bathroom. When I queried him, he brought out a gun and pointed it at me, saying if I uttered a word about what I saw, he would kill all my family members.”
But Mbatumukeke denied killing the courier man, claiming that it was Naabe that hit the delivery agent on the head with an iron.
“He hit him with iron on the head and blood was gushing out. I was afraid; I was vibrating. I didn’t know what to do. God is my witness,” he said.
The incident took place at Ada George compound, in Port Harcourt, a Southern state in Nigeria.
Following the arrest of the suspects, anxiety has heightened in Nigeria over the safety of delivery men. An investigation into the death of Mr. Chukwuma Eleje is still ongoing.

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Here it is Memorial Day weekend and it is cold and raining outside. Hannah and I have been hanging out indoors knitting, reading a book, and cleaning the stash. Oh, boy. There sure is a lot of yarn in the stash… let’s talk about that another day. Good thing it is raining, because I have a lot of knitting to do!
It is going to rain again tomorrow and when this is all over the outside gardens and lawn will be looking great. In the meantime, I have lots to keep me busy indoors.
I finished up the first of the assigned pooling socks that I’m working on.
I had a skein of yarn from Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. in the Colorful Yarns colorway designed for my favorite LYS, Colorful Yarns. The skein is mostly grey with short rainbow strips that are about 1/6 of the length of the skein. I started knitting the yarn in my usual ribbed sock pattern and was not happy with the way the colors were just stacking on top of each other. I ripped the sock out and started again with a K2P2 ribbed section at the top of the sock with smooth stockinette after that. I purled the rainbow sections when I came to them and threw in random PSS stitches in the rainbow purl strips in an effort to create some randomness in the colored sections on the sock. You can see in my second picture that I put in 1-3 PSS bumps into the purled/color strips or sometimes didn’t add a PSS at all.
What is PSS? It’s a stitch that I learned while knitting The Sharon Show in section 21 (called Catnip Garden) that is simple, added a little bump to the knitting and was sure to alter the length of the rainbow strips. Basically you purl two stitches together but leave them on the left needle. You then knit the same two stitches together, and then purl them together again before you pull them to the right needle: three stitches are made from two. You then pass the middle of these three stitches over the stitch next to it (closest to the tip) and there is the bump! If that doesn’t make sense, here is a swell video to show the stitch. On the next round I slipped the two stitches from the PSS and then finally knitted them on the next round after that. You can see the little colored slipped stitches below the purled sections in my second picture. I knit the sock from the top down; if you knit one from the toe up the little colored stitches will be above the purled sections. (Hint: because of the slipped stitches put a purl or two between PSS stitches.)
Once I got through the heel section I stopped inserting the PSS stitches in the knitting on the foot of the sock: I purled on the top of the foot while sticking to smooth stockinette on the bottom of the sock (3rd picture). I lost some of the randomness in the line up of the colored strips but that part of the sock will be in my shoe so I’m good with it. The final picture shows the finished sock with its contrast heel and toe; kind of wish now that I had make the top ribbing that hot pink too. I’m now working on the second sock now and should eventually get the pair completed.
The other knitting that is still going on is the Noncho (Casapinka) that I kind of wish was already done because it is cool with all of the rain… Hannah has been a great help.
It is raining outside!! Here are the cool pictures from the week of my indoor plants.
I’ve taken to spraying my African violets every week and they seem to like it. The leaves have lifted up and the plants are blooming like crazy. Not what I expected to happen, but the plants are responding so well I spray them down weekly now.
I was struggling with this book a little and wasn’t sure if I would complete it because… almost 700 pages! I don’t know how much I should say because of spoilers, but the plot involves sleepwalkers who are unresponsive to any efforts to wake them up. They never eat, never stop walking, and it is impossible to get a needle into them to draw blood. “Maybe they have scleroderma,” hypothesizes the CDC personnel attempting to understand what is happening with this flock of wanderers. Scleroderma! They had me at scleroderma. I kept reading.
Of course the wanderers don’t have scleroderma. This book is big, complicated, and pulls in lots of situational elements that are obviously based on actual people and events in the US. Amazingly, the book, which was published in mid-2019, also features a pandemic. I remember looking at the book when it was first published during those happy days when I could just head off to the book store to meet my friends; now things are changed and the impact of the book was that much more. I did like the book, but then I’m a biogeek who reads books about the CDC and outbreaks even before it became our lives.
Have a great week everyone!
Read a little, knit a little, and garden like your heart can’t live without it.


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Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (Awla) fellowship program opens call for applications
This press release was originally posted on the website of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA). The CGIAR Research Program on Wheat is a program sponsor.
- Awla fellowship program aims to help women researchers in agriculture secure leadership roles by encouraging gender-responsive working cultures and creating platforms that showcase their intellect, capability and contribution.
- Applications can be made through www.awlafellowships.org and close on 15th April 2019.
Dubai, UAE, March 7, 2019 – On the eve of International Women’s Day, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and CGIAR Research Program on Wheat launched a call for applications for the first edition of the Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (Awla) fellowship program for women researchers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The Awla fellowship program aims to help women researchers in agriculture to secure leadership roles by encouraging gender-responsive working cultures and creating platforms to showcase their intellect, capability and contribution. Awla’s first cohort will help establish the first R&D forum in the MENA to address pressing regional agricultural challenges and take part in the region’s first networking platform for women researchers across agricultural disciplines.
The call for applications will lead to the selection of a group of 20 to 30 researchers from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. The program will be delivered from two regional hubs – Jordan and Tunisia – over a 10-month period, starting from 1st June 2019.
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Director General of ICBA, said: “Women-led contributions to agriculture, both on the farm and in the lab, are essential components of global food security. And our program is designed to address structural causes of gender inequality and encourage women to take an active role in future scientific developments and innovation. Tapping women’s knowledge and potential today will set the world on course for a more sustainable and food-secure future.”
H.E. Dr. Bandar Hajjar, President of the IsDB, said: “We are delighted to be partnering in launching this new program, which is a solid step in making sure no one is left behind. At the IsDB, we are focused on putting in place the next steps to help achieve gender parity and the Awla fellowship program is a welcome addition to the number of high-profile projects we have launched and designed to promote women and women’s empowerment, along with our IsDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development”.
Mr. Hassan Damluji, Deputy Director – Global Policy & Advocacy and Head of Middle East Relations at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said: “This year’s call to action for International Women’s Day is to build a gender-balanced world – and that’s precisely what Awla aims to do for regional agricultural research and development. By providing female researchers with the resources needed to build their skills and networks and a platform to be heard, the program aims to address the gender gap in agricultural R&D and create a more balanced playing field for women and men. This will improve the quality and impact of agricultural research in MENA overall, resulting in more solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges.
“We’re delighted to partner with ICBA and the IsDB on a fellowship program that will produce a wave of skilled, empowered and well-connected female researchers. This first cohort will play a key role in the success and sustainability of the program, and we encourage all candidates from across the focus countries to apply.”
Mr. Victor Kommerell, Program Manager for the CGIAR Research Program on Wheat, remarked: “We are excited to work together with Awla. We have the same interest – building female science power in the MENA region. Naturally, WHEAT’s focus is on social or natural sciences research connected to wheat-based systems. Awla is the larger program and WHEAT can fit right in. Together, we can build critical mass in a few years’ time.”
Empirical evidence indicates that a disproportionately low number of women work in senior research and leadership positions in the region. The average share of women researchers across the region stands at 17% – the lowest in the world. This gap is most visible in the staffing of agricultural research and extension organizations, despite women making up more than 40% of the labor force in the sector. This means that policy and investment measures in agriculture might not be as effective as they could be because they do not fully reflect gender perspectives.
ICBA developed Awla in 2016 with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the IsDB. The program aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on gender equality and women’s empowerment by building and enhancing the capacities of a new generation of Arab women researchers and leaders. By doing so, Awla aspires to have a positive impact on the SDGs on Climate Action; Life on Land; and Partnerships for the Goals.
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world with a focus on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity and drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world. www.biosaline.org
About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy and productive lives. Through collaboration and partnership, the foundation helps fund research and programs to benefit those living in poverty all around the globe. The foundation works with partners in the Middle East to address the needs of the most vulnerable people through investments in disease eradication, emergency relief and agricultural research, as well as providing support to the philanthropic and development aid sectors. https://www.gatesfoundation.org/
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is one of the world’s largest multilateral development banks that has been working for over 40 years to improve the lives of the communities that it serves by delivering impact at scale.
The Bank brings together 57-member countries across four continents touching the lives of 1 in every 5 of the world’s population.
Rated AAA by the three major rating agencies of the world, the IsDB Mission is to equip people to drive their own economic and social progress at scale, putting the infrastructure in place to enable them to fulfil their potential.
The IsDB builds collaborative partnerships among communities and nations, and work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by harnessing the power of science, technology and innovation and fostering ethical and sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest development challenges.
Over the years, the Islamic Development Bank has evolved from a single entity into a group (IsDB Group) comprising five entities: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).www.isdb.org
About CGIAR Research Program on Wheat
Joining advanced science with field-level research and extension in lower- and middle-income countries, the Agri-Food Systems CGIAR Research Program on Wheat (WHEAT) works with public and private organizations worldwide to raise the productivity, production and affordable availability of wheat for 2.5 billion resource-poor producers and consumers who depend on the crop as a staple food. WHEAT is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) as a primary research partner. Funding for WHEAT comes from CGIAR and national governments, foundations, development banks and other public and private agencies, in particular the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). www.wheatdev.projects.cimmyt.org


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I possibly store dozens of cans of pumpkin just to make pumpkin bread at any moment. I can have a list full of things I need to do and will get distracted by the urge to have a bite of moist and spicy pumpkin bread.
Doesn’t that happen to all of you? The recipe I use is a keeper and I never really thought of swaying to try another one until I came across this recipe using pumpkin beer in my local paper. Yes, pumpkin beer! I found some at the store and it was a very happy day indeed. The checkout girl was looking at me sort of funny and put my beer to the side. I thought maybe there was a new law that passed and I was buying the beer at a wrong hour. She said she was sorry she had to bother me to check my ID. Sorry?? Who are you kidding!?! I wasn’t sad or offended. I was actually ready to jump over the conveyor belt and hug her. That would've been really awkward.
Ahhh…the simple things that just make your day.
Something else made my day. I ran into my favorite librarian today and she stopped to tell me this pumpkin bread recipe is her favorite. Very flattering to hear and moments like that inspire me to keep this little blog going.
So back to this bread. I had my beer and my canned pumpkin and I was ready to bake this bread and it was still before lunch. I didn’t realize the recipe only requires a cup of beer. I know what you’re thinking but I didn’t!. I did not drink the rest of the beer. I did save it for later in the evening.
A little about the bread: I decided to brown the butter because well, it just is amazing. I used it in this bundt and in these cookies and they were huge favorites with the neighbors and whomever else got a sample. The pumpkin beer gave the bread a richer and yeasty flavor. I do love baking yeast breads and don’t always have the time for them. I also wish I had freshly baked and mashed pumpkin on hand to use for a spur of the moment bread. If you’re more organized and prepared than I am, do use the fresh pumpkin. Canned pumpkin works wonderfully for us. There is some pumpkin leftover, as you don’t use the whole can. You could use them in a soup or cinnamon rolls. How about added to your waffles? Hmmm…now I’m craving pumpkin waffles! A delicious pumpkin bread that smells dreamy while baking. If you’re not into baking with beer, you have to try this recipe that is also fantastic!
Browned Butter Pumpkin-Beer Bread
slightly adapted from Slate
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin ale
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan. Brown the butter in a heavy-bottom medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter has browned (about 3 minutes), set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk together the the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
Stir the pumpkin and brown sugar into the cooled brown butter, then stir in the eggs. Finally, stir in the pumpkin ale. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, then transfer the batter to the greased pan.
Bake for 1/2 on hour at 350 then lower the heat to 325 and bake for about another 30-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. It will be hard to wait for the bread to cool before serving to slice.
Happy baking! :)

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Did you know that Japanese children are considered ‘the healthiest children in the world’, while kids in the UK, the USA, and Australia are some of the unhealthiest?
Japan’s child obesity rate is one of the lowest of any developed nation. Research indicates that could be partly because walking to school is still common in Japan. The lifestyle of Japanese children in general may also contribute, including the healthy traditional diet (which is low in saturated fat and includes a lot of fruit and vegetables).
There’s also a big focus on school sport in Japan, and even a public holiday called ‘Sports Day’.
However, just like in other developed countries, there has been a concern in Japanese society that children play outside less often these days.
And this is a worrying trend for kids all over the world, because there’s no escaping the evidence: physical activities are beneficial not just for children’s fitness levels and neurological development but also for their self-esteem and mental health.
One of the clear benefits of families getting their children involved in weekend sport activities is the opportunity to socialise with other children, often outside their normal group of school friends.
Playing sports may also help children develop more understanding of the need to practise and work hard to achieve goals – not just sporting goals but other things that need long-term planning.
And even watching sport on TV, children can see athletes training hard and celebrating their teammates’ success together, which also demonstrates how sports can be opportunities to develop social and interpersonal skills.
There are some situations in which it is difficult to encourage children to be active. For example, single parent families might find it difficult to get their children involved with activities outside schools due to time (e.g., the parent working long hours) and financial constraints.
Perhaps a bigger problem is that many children prefer 'playing' inside, on video and computer games. They may spend more time watching sport (and other things) on TV than taking part!
In such situations, how can we encourage our children to have an active lifestyle? One of the things we can all do is become more active ourselves! Children, especially little children, like copying what others are doing. They don’t need much encouragement to imitate the dance moves of their favourite music idols or mimic their early childhood teachers in action-based songs. But surely we can’t just leave it to pop stars and teachers?
Of course, physical activities are good for adults as well as for children. So getting active with your children is also beneficial to you. But if you won’t do it for health reasons alone, think about this: for children, and even teenagers, doing something with a parent is special.
Children perceive that parents doing something with them is proof that the parents see spending time with them as fun, precious, and worthwhile. In short, it shows children that you love them.
So, does this change the way you see physical activities, knowing they can help not only your family’s health but also your family relationships?
It might be difficult to incorporate physical activities on top of work and chores. But it may be worth considering spending just a short time, even just five or 10 minutes a day, on a short brisk walk or cycle around the block, bouncing a balloon in the lounge room, dancing to music, using a skipping rope, or something else that’s easy and fun. Just a little effort can have a big reward!


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Feb 12, 2018
We invite you to get into some music that is on and popping – music produced by husband-and-wife duo Teneia Sanders-Eichelberger and Benjamin Eichelberger. Today, they chat with The Swirl World Podcast Co-host Adrienne London Leach about music, living their dream, and life as an interracially married couple.
Dec 11, 2016
The Swirl World’s Co-Host has a phone conversation with actor Will Dalton, co-star of the critically acclaimed Loving movie. Will plays the role of Virgil, Richard Loving’s best friend. The movie has been nominated for several awards.

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Assessment of genetic diversity and structure among populations of the freshwater mussel Epioblasma triquetra in the Laurentian Great Lakes drainage /
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Sri Lanka’s prosperity of cinnamon and geographic trading gain appealed into the Portuguese, who slowly but surely took about the island until the Dutch drove them out in the early 17th century. Remnants of the time can even now be found in modern-working day Sri Lanka, with colonial forts, cannons as well as other ruins dotted all through the nation, especially together the Coastline. By 1795, the British arrived and captured the island within the Dutch. Sugar, coffee, tea and rubber plantations ended up quickly recognized with the British, as well as Western colleges, churches and colleges.
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5 Top Best Romantic Comedies of All Time
Thursday Feb 09th, 2023
Nothing tops falling in love, but as any fan of romantic comedies knows, there are always a few detours and roadblocks on the way to happily ever after. That’s the fun of the genre, and it’s the reason why so many of these films, from “When Harry Met Sally” to “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” remain so endlessly rewatch-able. Here are 5 of the top best romantic comedies of all time.
1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
2. You’ve Got Mail (1998)
3. Clueless (1995)
4. Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
5. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)


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This was the yummy creation I made over the weekend. It was enough for 20 people. Very rich and filling, so could have easily halved the serves per person.
Invented by the chef, Adriano, I found the Pavlington in the January 2014 copy of ‘Taste’.
It took me about 7 hours over a period of 3 days to make, but was truly worth the effort to do.
To reduce the cost, I used:
pineapple juice rather than passionfruit
mixed canned berries which I drained instead of raspberries
Made my own creme fraiche: will put the recipe up later
Used jam setter rather than citrus pectin. Once again this can be made from scratch to keep the cost down. I will be doing some experimentation a bit later.
Make it wheat free by using corn glucose, White Wings corn corn flour, and wheat free plain flour (I use Vitarium which can be purchased on line at: https://www.glutenfreeshop.com.au/)


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Have you ever seen a grain silo transform into a luxurious and cozy house? Prepare to be amazed as we take you inside the extraordinary journey of Bob and Carol, a talented and creative couple who turned an ordinary grain silo into their dream home.
Unleashing Creativity and Originality!
Bob and Carol’s remarkable transformation project has captivated the attention of many. From the moment they laid eyes on the grain silo, they saw potential where others saw nothing. With sheer determination and an unwavering vision, they set out on a unique adventure to create a space that exudes charm and comfort.
Turning Grain into Gold
The couple’s ingenuity shines through as they skillfully turned the cold, industrial interior of the grain silo into a warm and inviting living space. The design features and decor choices harmoniously blend together, resulting in a truly stunning masterpiece.
A Majestic Industrial Castle
Stepping inside their transformed grain silo feels like entering a majestic industrial castle. Every corner tells a story, as their creativity and attention to detail have left no stone unturned. From the repurposed materials to the carefully curated furniture, each element adds to the unique character of their home.
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Bob and Carol’s design expertise extends beyond the living space. Their sanctuary-like bedroom offers a serene escape from the outside world. With soft lighting, plush fabrics, and nature-inspired accents, it’s a place where they can truly unwind and recharge.
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Their transformed grain silo also features a modern kitchen that merges innovation with functionality. With sleek appliances and clever storage solutions, Bob and Carol have thoughtfully designed a space where they can indulge in their love for cooking and entertaining guests.
Bob and Carol’s grain silo transformation is a testament to the power of creativity, innovation, and an unwavering belief in the potential of unexpected spaces. Their cozy and luxurious home stands as a reminder that with a little imagination, even the most unconventional structures can become havens of comfort and beauty.
So, the next time you come across a seemingly ordinary object, just remember that it might hold the potential for an extraordinary transformation!

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6 Recommended Campsites in the New Forest
Proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror, the New Forest covers 219 square miles across south-west Hampshire and south-east Wiltshire. A great place to walk, cycle and explore and catch a glimpse of the ponies that frequent the woods.
New Forest, Forest Road, Christchurch BH23 7EQ (Use BH23 8EB for satnav)
91425 674 502
Open 2nd April - 2nd November
Jim: “A bull stood in the road, blocking our way, but we made it.”
Bateman: “Holmsley Campsite is great, rural, great facilities, toilets, showers, kitchen, washing machine and shop. Easy cycling to Burley. We've been going for years, in tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Enjoy.”
Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst S042 7QH
Open 2nd April - 28th September 2020
Sue: “Check out www.campingintheforest.co.uk. We have stayed on two of their New Forest sites, they are great. The Holland’s Wood site was the first one we tried, years ago, for our first ever motorhome trip. We returned there, last year, for our first Sussex Campervan trip. I have heart failure but find it so easy to walk into Brockenhurst and wander round the shops. You can really get close to the ponies.”
Mark: “Holland’s Wood outside Brockenhurst was great when I visited. The town is a short walk away and there are lots of pubs. The site is also under the cover of the forest which is nice.”
Linwood, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3QT
Open 1st March to 2nd November
Els: “Red Shoot is next to a pub and nice local walks. However, most New Forest campsites are over-priced and there are lots of restrictions. Traffic around towns and back on to main routes is terrible too. I prefer Hurst View and sites in Dorset or near Salisbury.”
Hurst View Caravan Park
Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire S041 8AL
01590 671 648
Open all year, including Christmas Day
Bill & Elsa: “A favourite site, good for camp fires and views over the Solent.” Dogs are allowed on leads, there are new shower blocks and it’s quiet, unspoilt countryside. Electric hook-ups available.
If you have a pet or four legged friend you can't bare to think about leaving at home, make sure to check out our blog post on the how to have a dog friendly campervan holiday.
New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5WA
01590 681 020
Open all year
There are no toilets or showers, so perfect for those that love to wild camp - but close to Sway and Brockenhurst. A beautiful woodland site.
Aldridge Hill, Brockenhurst SO42 7QD
01590 623 600
Open: March - early January
Carol: "Black Knowl’s toilet block was refurbished recently and there are some great walks right from the site. It is about four miles through forest paths to walk or cycle into Lyndhurst."
John: "Recently refurbished and about 1 mile walk across the forest to Brockenhurst which has some good pubs and restaurants. From the site there are miles of cycle tracks and walks. We've been going there for some 30 years."


In 2006 I decided to move my business and my home to the city of Santa Clarita for reasons of the good schools, unconditional support for small businesses and especially public safety. Something my family and I have enjoyed a lot is the parks and all the community events that are mostly sponsored by the city.
So what makes Santa Clarita so safe? After all, we have the same police force as the rest of Los Angeles County and share living under the same state and county laws as other cities do. Our population is an ever-growing melting pot of society in that it is comprised of almost 40 percent Latinos and significant percentages of Asians, African Americans and Middle Easterners.
So what makes us any safer than other cities?
For starters, I believe that the SCV population is hardworking, family-oriented and overall, middle class. Many of us have lived elsewhere and were attracted to this city because of all of its plusses.
In my case, five years ago, I relocated to the San Fernando Valley for family reasons. I experienced the clear difference between SFV and SCV and it was my dream to come back to this city and call it my home.
Like many others, I worked hard to be able to afford living here again and the sacrifices, like longer commutes, are worth it. I believe when people make such sacrifices they will not allow their new home to become the old territory they left.
Our community proudly claims a healthy population in that we have a significant percentage of veterans, police officers and firefighters. They and their families have an honorable respect for our country and foster great patriotism in our city. The patriotism includes respect for our flag, our constitution and our local laws.
The Santa Clarita City Council is an important component of our city being as remarkable as it is. It is the council that enacts ordinances that set the quality standards for matters such as our safety, be it our building standards, our walking and riding trails as well as other ways we spend our leisure time.
All of this certainly caught my attention and no doubt attracts many others, too.
Councilwoman Marsha McLean was one of the first council members in this city who welcomed my family and my business when we moved. I was impressed with her greetings and it was a positive experience to have a sitting member of the council take an interest in me and my family.
I believe our City Council and city manager have the best interest of our city in mind in their decision-making. The fine characteristics of our community demonstrate that.
In that vein, the quality of members we elect to our City Council is very important.
Last, but not least, our local sheriffs are second to none in their performance on behalf of our city and the surrounding areas they patrol that are outside of the city limits. These law enforcement officers work diligently to prevent crime and keep us safe.
I think our community and all City Council members agree with Councilman Bill Miranda when he says, “Almost every council meeting we will recognize a deputy for heroism and action above and beyond the normal call of duty. These people put their lives on the line to keep us safe and they deserve all the praise we can give them.”
So there you have it.
What makes a city safe? Lots of things! Mostly it is everyone working together with open eyes, ears and mouths to “see something, say something.” Let’s continue to do that and keep Santa Clarita one of the safest cities in America!
Patricia Lara Ladd is president of Power Media and Associates. She is a resident of the Santa Clarita Valley. “Right Here, Right Now” appears Saturdays and rotates among several local Republicans.


text: South African President Jacob Zuma has agreed to cancel a planned rise in student university fees that had led to student protests across the nation. In a televised address President Zuma said “There will be a zero increase in university fees in 2016,” but added “Discussions will continue” with university administrators “looking at the broader issues than the fees.” such as free tuition, institutional autonomy, racism, accountability and black student debt. The Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Rev Thabo Makgoba lent his support to the student campaign to halt the fee increases. In a 23 Oct 2015 statement Archbishop Makgoba said: “I will join about 40 leaders of the National Religious Association for Social Development on a visit to Wits University, my alma mater, this morning.” He appealed to “bishops and parishioners in all our dioceses to support students and staff at tertiary institutions, and to pray for an amicable resolution to the crisis. Apart from holding prayer vigils, I appeal to our churches to give practical help to students in distress.” He asked “everyone involved in the protests to avoid the use of force, and on the police to take action which is strictly proportionate to any threats they may face.” The archbishop’s son, a student at the University of Cape Town, was arrested during one protest but released the following day on bail. “These are our children, as parents we need to act,” Archbishop Makgoba said.

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Rode 23 miles on the Tissington trail (down and back). Trail from Ashbourne is a long, gradual up hill grade but easily done. The bicycle rental shop at the Ashbourne end of the trail was found using Waze, and was reasonable and service was excellent....More
We found the 13-mile Tissington Trail not as enjoyable interesting as the 8.5-mile Monsal Trail. Cycle hire at both ends of the trail. Refreshments hut next to cycle hire at Ashbourne end, along with toilets.
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Me and my three children went on the 'Cycles, Cotton & Cheese' tour organised by the Peak District National Park Bookings Portal. We all were taken for a glorious 12 mile cycle ride through part of the White Peak landscape and the Tissington Trail with...More
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Sunday: BBQ Chicken Dinner Salad
Monday: Hitchhikers Palak Paneer, Monsoon Diary's Chana Marsala, Brown Rice
Tuesday: Pasta with Greens and Red Sauce
Wednesday: BBQ Pork, Greek Salad
Thursday: Crockpot Mac N Cheese, sauteed summer Squish
Friday: Pizza and Salad
Saturday: I'll figure something out later in the week after I get the box on Thursday.
*Oh my god, this was freaking amazing allanh and Randy missed something really good. I should have called them this morning. Sorry guys!
And just so I don't misplace it, here's the recipe for the Slaw Sauce.
- 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic


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Quinoa Bowls with Avocado and Egg
This quick, satisfying breakfast is loaded with anti-inflammatory foods:
extra-virgin olive oil, avocado, tomatoes, quinoa, and omega-3 eggs.
We call for cooked quinoa here—a perfect use for leftovers.
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup hot cooked tricolor quinoa
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup canned unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and warmed
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 large omega-3 eggs
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
How to Make It
Whisk together 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, vinegar, and dash of salt.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; toss gently to combine. Divide mixture evenly between 2 bowls.
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil; swirl to coat. Crack eggs, 1 at a time, into the pan. Cover; cook until whites are set and the yolk is still runny 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle dressing evenly over quinoa mixture; top with eggs and avocado. Sprinkle with the remaining dash of salt. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Active Time-15 Mins Total Time-15 Mins
Yield Serves 2 (serving size: about 2/3 cup quinoa mixture, 1 egg, and 1/4 avocado)
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A ‘slumber party’ to investigate the impact of different types of light on myopia
A US experiment will involve children sleeping over in a lab before being periodically exposed to red and blue lights
The project will assess whether exposure to different types of light might play a role in preventing short-sightedness.
As part of the research, study participants between the ages of seven and 14 will sleep over at a lab with different coloured lights turned on intermittently.
Researchers will examine the choroid in children to gain insight into how circadian rhythm, light exposure and defocus from lenses that blur images change choroidal thickness.
Study participants use wearable technology to record how much light exposure each child is getting.
Lisa Ostrin, from the University of Houston, shared that the research will fill “a critical void” in the understanding of visual input in choroidal modulation in children.
“The research will contribute to the development of targeted treatment options to prevent myopia and slow progression.”
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The University of Western Australia
Ferguson Architects has had a long association with the University of Western Australia both with building projects and masterplanning. Ferguson Architects’ first project for the University was the Law Building in1964 and our association continues today.
Gus Ferguson’s influence on the campus is well respected, having held the position of consultant architect for the University for many years, advising on both planning and architectural matters for the main campus as well as the Nedlands site and the Shenton Park campus.
Numerous masterplans have been prepared, including the 1990 and 2000 Campus Planning Reviews, comprehensive documents dealing with all campus planning considerations and presenting a development plan on which the University currently base their building programme.


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It is time for Karolinska, the Public Health Agency and the National Board of Health to do the right thing and explain how there are near zero snus-related negative health issues actually in Sweden. Inform and leave the adults free to make their own health decisions....
Sweden has a unique responsibility to the world to rectify a 40-year old mistakes and potentially save hundreds of millions of lives. It is neither the tobacco itself, or nicotine that kills. It is the fire gases from tobacco smoking, or poor tobacco mixed with other dangerous carcinogens, which kills and destroys health.
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One more song joins the Spanish final12 February 2013 at 13:17 CET
After one week of online voting the third finalist song in Spain has just been announced. These were the two songs for consideration and the percentage of votes they got:
So the line-up for the Spanish final now looks like this:
The authors of all the songs are ESDM - El Sueño De Morfeo themselves: David Feito, Raquel del Rosario and Juan Suárez. Atrévete has a catchy chorus and inherits the optimistic spirit of some of the early successes of the group also introducing new sounds like the banjo. ESDM recognize influences in this song from Mumford & Sons, one of the top bands of the moment and recent winners of the Grammy Award for Album of the year.
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Contigo Hasta El Final brings out the romantic side of the group. A musical journey of emotions that goes from an epic introduction, bagpipe player include, leading to a rockier theme that evoques a romantic intimate scenery, and climaxing to a powerful end. If you are more of the ballad type, this will be your song.
The three songs fit the Eurovision purpose. We now have to keep working on the stage presentations
The band describe Dame Tu Voz as "a call for unity, to unite our voices and bring a message of hope, especially considering the times. Where there's a will there's a way and together we will succeed". This song has more room for electronic elements, a new feature on the ESDM sound.
The national final of Spain takes place on Tuesday the 26th of February at the TVE studios in Barcelona. In the show, the band will perform three songs and the Spanish Television viewers along with a professional jury will choose the winner.


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The Sonic the Hedgehog and Ninjala collaboration event will bring costumes and other content with motifs based on the members of Team Sonic: Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. Each costume is designed like a hoodie sweater with an initial logo ironed in the front that comes with a baseball hat designed to look like the heads of the respective characters.
There will also be a Gum Utsusemi resembling Dr. Eggman flying his hovercraft, as well as Sonic-themed IPPON decorations and stickers, which at the moment show only Sonic and Eggman.
You can get these way past cool items using the Jala currency within the game’s Select Shop.
The developers also discussed a new battle mode called Feature Battle, which will be added to the battle menu in an update scheduled for early October.
Featured Battle is basically where players will find limited-time casual event battle modes with goals and objectives that are separate from Battle Royale and Team Battle Modes.
The theme of the first Featured Battle is called Beast Attack!, which is fitting considering Halloween is around the corner.
Beast Attack is like tag, but a random player will take on the role of the Beast, chosen to be “it,” and all the other players will run away to avoid being tagged by the Beast. If regular players are tagged by the Beast, that player turns into the Beast and the player who was tagged first reverts back to ninja form.
A maximum of eight players will be able to participate in each round.
You can watch the entire dev diary video below.
The Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration event will run from Sept. 23 through Oct. 21.

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Thirty-Six PGIMER’s National Institute of Nursing Education students were grounded for a week in the hostel for missing Modi’s 100th ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The 100th episode of Maan Ki Baat was screened on April 30th.
According to news reports, as per the instructions of the PGI director, it is compulsory for students to attend the 100th episode of ‘Maan Ki Baat’ in LT1 at 10:30 am on April 30th. Moreover, they also warned about the cancellation of outings.
Despite of information, 8 first-year and 28 second-year students did not attend the programme.
36 PGI students grounded for missing Mann Ki Baat
36 PGI students grounded for skipping ‘Mann ki Baat’ PGIMER has initiated action against 36 girl students for failing to attend the recent Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Naina Mishra tweeted.
36 PGI students grounded for skipping ‘Mann ki Baat’
— Naina Mishra (@Nainamishr94) May 10, 2023
According to Dr. Kaur, the principal of NINE, as “students are required to attend many guest lectures,” this move was done “to maintain discipline”, The Indian Express reported.
Also, she added it is a punishment that wasn’t taken as they did not attend the particular programme.


The footage came to light after a former member of staff approached the RSPCA about the welfare of dogs at Paws Playhouse in Tomlinson Road.
In the video, a spaniel appears to be grabbed by its collar, dragged backwards along the floor and dropped inside a gated area away from other dogs.
Former staff member, Robyn Connell, said she filmed the incident earlier this month after growing concerned about the handling of dogs at the Leyland business.
Paws Playhouse owner Lee Parkinson conceded the video ‘doesn’t look great’ but said the dog had to be quickly removed from a situation ‘for its own comfort’.
The RSPCA has concluded its investigation and confirmed it will not be taking any action against Mr Parkinson or Paws Playhouse.
South Ribble Borough Council said it was aware of the video, adding that an investigation has not taken place because no complaint has been received.
It said the opinion of its animal licensing team “is that the business is well run and managed and received a 5-star rating at its last inspection.”
Robyn, who left the day after recording the video, said: "I quit because I couldn't bare to watch the way those dogs were treated anymore. I got home that night and completely broke down.”
After showing the footage to her friend, local dog walker Katie-Louise Blundell, the pair agreed to raise their concerns with the RSPCA.
“We felt we had a duty to report our concerns and inform current and future customers,” said Katie, 25, who worked at Paws Playhouse as a volunteer before starting her dog walking service.
“We are not trying to ruin anyone’s business,” she added, “we just want those who have dogs at Paws Playhouse to see what we’ve seen and make their own informed decision.
"The video doesn’t lie and no one can try to say it’s taken out of context. This is just one of a number of incidents we witnessed in our time there”, claims Katie.
"I would want to know about this if my dog attended and I felt other dog owners should be able to make their own choice after viewing the video.”
The footage was handed to the RSPCA and inspectors visited Paws Playhouse this week to speak to the owner, Lee Parkinson.
You can watch the footage in our video player above.
What did the RSPCA say?
The charity said it has concluded its investigation and confirmed it will not be taking action against Mr Parkinson or Paws Playhouse.
A spokesman for the charity said: “The RSPCA takes reports about animal welfare concerns very seriously but we can only act when the law has been broken.
“This means action can only be taken if an independent vet examines the evidence and confirms an animal is suffering or when the law has been broken.
“In some cases, issues will be dealt with by advice and education and it is not always appropriate to publicise this information for legal reasons.
"Unfortunately we are unable to discuss complaints about specific people and what action may have been taken.”
What did Paws Playhouse say about the video?
Owner Lee Parkinson said the video “doesn’t look great” but insists the clip had been ‘taken out of context’.
He added that the dog in the video belongs to his cousin who has defended Lee and his handling of Cora, who she describes as a ‘hyper spaniel’.
He told the Post: “As always there are two sides to every story and this appears to be an attempt to smear our hard earned reputation in our community.
"I’ll be honest, the video doesn’t look great. But what you don’t see on the clip is two other dogs who were trying to mount her.
"She was removed by her collar from the situation and placed in another area for her own comfort.
"While doing this, she started to wriggle and twist. We had to act fast but at no point was she harmed.”
The dog’s owner, Anita Parkinson, said she has ‘no worries’ about Cora’s welfare at Paws Playhouse.
She said: “Cora is a well-rounded hyper Springer Spaniel and I have no worries about her safety.
"This isn’t a case for the RSPCA and never will be. She is adored at daycare and loves going and will continue to do so.”
When screenshots of the video emerged online, Mr Parkinson faced a fierce backlash on social media.
He said he was concerned for his safety after receiving threatening messages and was afraid to walk his dogs in the area out of fear he would be attacked.
He said: “Some of the messages we had after the pictures went online were frightening.
"People were threatening to do all sorts of horrible stuff, we were really worried.”
Lee also feared his business was ‘finished’ after his former staff accused him of mistreating dogs in his care.
He said: “When I first saw the video, I thought, that’s it, we’re done. I didn’t think we’d have anyone coming back to us after that.
“But after speaking with our regulars and explaining what actually happened, we’ve managed to put people’s minds at rest.
“We’ve lost four customers so far, but I was expecting it to be a lot worse.”
Lee said he hopes the outcome of the RSPCA investigation will help vindicate him and reassure anyone concerned by the video.
He said: "We want to assure everyone that the dogs at Paws Playhouse are our number one priority and the only reason we started the daycare five years ago is because of the love and care we have for dogs.”
A spokesman for the RSPCA added: "We are so grateful to people who report suspected animal suffering to us and we would like to reassure people we will always look into and, if necessary, investigate any complaints made to us about animal welfare.
“Anyone with concerns about any dog day care centres in their local community can also raise concerns with their local authority, who license such premises in England.”
What did the Council say?
Councillor Mick Titherington, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at South Ribble Borough Council said: "We are aware of this video and the owner of Paws Playhouse has been in contact with us to voice his concerns about its distribution.
"The Council has not received a complaint in relation to this issue. We are familiar with the business and have not received any complaint about them since they began to trade five years ago.
"The opinion of the council's animal licensing team is that the business is well run and managed and received a 5-star rating at its last inspection.
"If the council were to receive a complaint an investigation would take place, and this would be the case for any complaint received."


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This is the third release from one-man-band Kevin Parker, a resident of Fremantle, Western Australia. Parker seemingly listened to Tomorrow Never Knows by the Beatles on a loop throughout his childhood. Who can blame him? What else is there to do in Perth anyway? Chase flies? Work on your tan?
That isolation from the rest of Australia – and from the rest of the world – has seen other artists sprout out of Fremantle, namely Bon Scott from the mighty AC/DC. There’s even a statue of Scott erected in the harbour in Fremantle. I wonder if Parker has seen that statue since it was built in 2008. If he has, I wonder what he thought about it. Given the hipster mentality, I’m guessing he thinks it’s just about the worst thing that could potentially happen to somebody. If they proposed it, he might die from embarrassment, and then they’d definitely have to build one in his honour. How awful…
Tame Impala’s third marks a slight departure from the garage rock sound of Innerspeaker and Lonerism. There are noticeably more synths this time around, but essentially it retains that similar sound – rotating soundscapes, dreamy vocals and what feels like a never-ending toy box of musical instruments. The drums sound more programmed rather than played, and so it’s not a million miles away from where Daft Punk were moving to on the more chilled out moments of Random Access Memories. The Less I Know The Better sounds like it could have been on Ladyhawke’s debut album – and in fact a decent chunk of the album has that lovely, dreamy ‘80s pop thing going on, in the vein of Cliff Martinez’s score for Drive (2011).
Since buying Currents, I’ve hardly had it off my turntable. Opening track Let It Happen is currently my favourite song of the moment – almost eight minutes of Kevin Parker giving the world an update on where his head is at the moment. Here’s to album number four.
Hit: Let It Happen
Hidden Gem: The Less I Know The Better


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To me there are a few things which I don't understand:
- why Yamaha is not able to put together a team like KTM? Does it mean that Dakar is rather a low priority to them compared to Moto GP?
if any of you have more details on the Yamaha YZ tuning, please share it with us. I stil can't get my head around the exhause pipe loop over the swing arm.
What I keep noticing is the different builts of the YZ (not WR) that were in the race as 'supposed' factory bikes. I guess Yamaha still hasnt got a full works entry or Olivier Pain is not part of it. Once Yamaha deceides on a platform they can develop it and move forward.
The way I look at it now is that Yamaha just throws a few test bikes and some money at the riders and the 'factory' effort ends there...
Is it up to the rider to choose the bike and built or up to the rider?
Or is David Casteu the one that isn't on a factory bike (JVO Kit vs Alu tanks on the Factory)?


Nas Teams Up With Microsoft, Google to Offer Tech Scholarships
Nas is empowering the youth through technology. The veteran rhyme-slinger is partnering with Microsoft, Google and others to give tech scholarships to African-Americans and Latino students.
According to Betabeat, Nas’ company, QueensBridge Venture Partners, is participating in the Opportunity Fund program, which provides financial aid for minority students who want to become programmers, engineers and developers in the tech world.
General Assembly (GA), a New York tech vocational school, created this initiative to bring diversity to technology.
“This is the start of what hopefully will be a contribution to what will be a more diverse and accessible community worldwide,” said GA CEO Jake Schwartz.
"One of the biggest concerns is that what we’ve seen is that the students who do the best are the ones with the most skin in the game," he continues. "It’s very hard otherwise for students to succeed. It requires commitment and focus."
Students who attend GA through the Opportunity Fund will also have to spend over 100 hours teaching coding to kids in underprivileged neighborhoods.
“Being able to sort of create a program where these scholarship students have to tutor, we kill two birds with one stone,” said Schwartz.
Now that’s illmatic.


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Please do note, this is not a list of every ailment and if you are the slightest bit unsure of the illness and treatment you should contact your veterinarian.
The gerbils mucus is red and can be confused with blood. A red, runny nose without any other symptoms is most likely an allergy. Most common allergy is in bedding. Make sure you are not using a bedding with high amounts of dust, scents added, dyes or chemicals. Gerbils are also highly allergic to the oils in cedar shavings and pine shavings, and some individuals are allergic to aspen shavings as well. Make sure you find the issue or seek a veterinarian if it does not clear up as this can lead to bigger issues.
Detached Tail / Degloving
This is caused from mishandling a gerbil. Never grab a gerbil by the tail it will detach and will NOT grow back!! Always scoop up a gerbil from the sides with both hands.
Diarrhea is often caused by too much wet food in the gerbil’s diet such as fruits and vegetables. However, diarrhea is also a common symptom of more serious viral and bacterial infections, the most common being Tyzzer’s Disease (see below), Salmonellosis, E. Coli infection and Listeria Infection. Salmonella, E. Coli and Listeria are dangerous to humans and can be fatal to young children, elderly or those with compromised immune systems. If diarrhea is the only symptom present, stop feeding wet food. If it does not clear up or becomes worse or other symptoms appear you need to see your vet for a proper diagnosis. If you are dealing with a disease, their tank mate most likely has it as well, do not split up the clan. If you have more then one clan (multiple tanks) you will need to isolate the sick clan from the healthy clan(s). Make sure you clean everything that comes into contact with the sick clan, especially your hands.
Symptoms may be loss of balance, head tilt or walking in circles. Veterinarian attention is needed to treat the infection.
Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke)
Signs of heatstroke are lethargy, panting, unconsciousness, stretched out laying on belly and wetness around the mouth. Remove your pet from the heat and place him in a cool, not cold, location and supply water. In the future keep your gerbils in a room below 75˚F, make sure their tank is not in direct sunlight and away from heating vents.
This occurs when your gerbil has been exposed to low temperatures (below 50°F) or from being wet. Symptoms include huddling, feeling cold to the touch, lethargy and being unresponsive. Slowly warming a gerbil with your body heat or a small animal heat pad may help.
Mites are parasites that can cause you or your pet to have an allergic reaction. Treating your gerbil and cage with mite spray over many weeks and replacing all bedding, food, and toys is required. If you’re not sure if you have a mite problem, do a tissue test.
- take a piece of white toilet paper.
- wrap it around your gerbils body and gently rub.
- if the tissue has black or red dots – you have mites.
Your gerbil can get mites from anything brought into the house and especially their cage. It is always best to freeze all bedding, food, chews, toys etc for no less than 48 hours – 72 hours preferably.
Heavy breathing, half closed and dull eyes, as well as feeling cold to the touch, lethargic, rumpled coat as well as a “clicking” sound when a gerbil breathes are signs of infection. This is caused by fluid in the respiratory system. You will need to see your vet for treatment, left untreated will be fatal to the gerbil.
Some gerbils are more prone to seizures. Seizures are seen more common in younger gerbils and become less frequent as a gerbil ages. Seizures seem to be triggered by stress due to handling, environment, bright lights, loud noises, other animals, being scared etc. The best thing you can do is leave them in their tank to recover and move them to a dark quiet room. It is unusual for adults to suddenly start having seizures, if this is the case there is most likely an underlying issue such as a brain tumor. There really is little you can do aside from keeping them in a low stress environment.
Weakness, paralysis on one side, or difficulty walking can be signs of a stroke. A gerbil may recover from a stroke, but there is no treatment. Strokes are more common in older gerbils as they age, however younger gerbils with other health issues may experience them as well. The only thing you can really do is keep the gerbil warm and comfortable. Make sure they can reach their food and water bottle until they have recovered enough to feed themselves.
Loss of appetite and weight loss may be noticeable. Overgrown teeth happens more often in older gerbils who are not gnawing as frequently or with gerbils who are not given adequate gnawing materials. If one tooth is broke the opposite tooth can grow too long without the missing one to grind against. You will need to see your veterinarian and soft feed your gerbil frequently. Gerbils teeth should be checked at least once a week to catch any problems before they affect their ability to eat.
Some gerbils can develop a tumor on the scent gland. Tumors are often not life threatening and some can be surgically removed. See your Vet.
Tyzzer’s affects rats, mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs as well as gerbils. This bacteria is highly contagious among gerbils and causes lethargy, sometimes diarrhea, refusing to eat and in most cases death. See your Vet immediately as antibiotics can treat the visible symptoms of Tyzzer’s, but will not eliminate the contamination. All exposed gerbils need to be kept isolated from other animals, permanently. Anything that came in contact with the infected group needs to be sterilized at 200˚F to kill off spores. Furniture surfaces can be disinfected with the 5 minute bleach treatment.

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The project began with an invitation to show a selection of my work in a museum in Beijing. Curiosity, flattery are part of the equation. What is it in my work that would interest people there? I wanted both to find a link to it and to make a work that would refer to this question. Drawing, film, performance, posters, sculptures – all was possible, everything was open. The project began as many do with a distracted reading and looking. I read the books of Lu Xun, a modernist whose sensibility placed him with Japanese writer Aktagawa and European writers in the tradition of the absurd modern like Gogol and Kafka. Books of revolutionary posters. Here the language pulled me in, the exhortations, the instructions, the clamour of incredible and unstoppable enthusiasm.
Notes Towards a Model Opera
2015 3-channel HD video projection 11 min 22 sec
Choreography and dancer Dada Masilo
Music composition and arrangement Philip Miller
Additional music composition Johannes Serekeho with music performed by First St John Brass Band
Video editing and construction Zana Marovic Janus Fouché
Vocals Bham Ntabeni, Moses Moeta
Joanna Dudley, Ann Masina
Tlale Makhene, Thato Motlhaolwa
Trombone Dan Selsick
Trumpet and Spoons Adam Howard
Tuba George Fombe
Guitar Charles Knighten-Pullen
Stroh Violin Waldo Alexander
Dada Masilo,Tlale Makhene Bham Ntabeni,Thato Mothlaolwa Thabani, Edwin Ntuli Members of First St John Brass Band Members of African Immanuel
Essemblies Brass Band
The model operas were theatre pieces exemplary in revolutionary content, the form of the Peking operas re-worked with revolutionary stories: through passionate song, speech or dance, a peasant, a young soldier, a young communist, roused their fellows to fight the Kuomintang or the Japanese. There is singing, ballet or martial arts with its precise percussion. Many red flags are waved, the enemy is defeated, and then there is a singing of the Internationale. Seeing these films of the opera started the project.
It was the model operas that held me. A notebook was begun with the inscription Notes Towards a Model Opera. The work on the project itself began with a morning’s improvisation with Dada Masilo, a South African dancer with whom I had worked before. We watched some of the films of the model operas. In the first hour on the dance floor, there were strangenesses, unexpected connections and collisions in the dance, and the dance in relation to the music from the model operas, of music from the 1950’s, African colonial dance bands. It was already clear the project could not be abandoned – even though it was unclear (as it is still unclear now) what the final piece would be.
Notes Towards a Model Opera
Three channel film installation
A bowl of peonies; an image of an ink drawing of a small bird, a sparrow. The drawing of the peonies is on the wall of the studio, the birds still hover as an idea. A sense of a vague image, an image that feels specific but isn’t yet fixed – an image, a smudge of ink on paper becoming a bird.


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We met Patti and Dave and Marlene and Len and biked the Elgin to South Elgin Fox River Trail today, for a total of 21 miles. The terrain was varied. At the start it was mostly flat, but we came to a spur that took us across the river to Tyler Creek Park which was mostly rolling hills; when we returned to the main trail and discovered beautiful flowers in profusion
Later we passed the downtown section of Elgin we came to an area that we affectionately called the roller coaster since it went for about two miles and was all up and down. For those who could get enough momentum on the downs...the ups were pretty easy. The rest of us had to peddle like mad. The weather could not have been any better at 72 degrees and overcast; so not too hot or cold.
This is the start of that section heading south
Once we got going we saw how high the river was and agreed that a few more days of rain will create a bit of havoc, since it is about as high as it can get before flooding into the houses that abut the riverbanks.
When we skirted the Elgin Symphony Orchestra building we saw that most of the bike trail was under water and headed for higher ground and the streets where necessary.
We topped off the trip with a meal at one of my favorite restaurants: Benedicts. I had the Boca Benedict platter. this is eggs Benedict with a dash of guacamole, fresh spinach, tomato wheels with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. The combination of flavors was divine. I also ordered a side of their delicious bacon and shared it with Chuck. Guzzled about three cups of great coffee and I was set for the rest of the day.
But now that is is getting a little later that blueberry pie from yesterday is calling my name


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The library at Edith Wharton’s The Mount. Wouldn’t say no to curling up with a good book and a roaring fire (or open window, depending on the season) here would you?
I want to preface this post by reminding everybody that not everybody has the option to work from home, organize their closets or catch up on daytime reading at a time like this. There are countless people working in supermarkets, emergency rooms, public offices and more. I have so much respect for each and every person out there who is responsible for holding things down, keeping things moving. Let’s not forget them and continue to adhere to the protocols in place so we can all work together in our own ways to flatten this thing’s curve and get back to a more conscious normal.
Given the current state of the world, I’ve decided to re-channel the purpose of The Modern Bee for the time being. I created this site to celebrate and foster community and right now, I’m wrecking my brain to think of ways to help and nurture the greater community while the air is understandably ripe with so much fear and uncertainty. I’m not entirely sure what that will look like, but to start, I know that when I am going through a tough time personally, there are always books I reach for to help soothe my nerves. Books won’t solve the COVID-19 crisis, obviously, but they can be a tremendous support in helping us weather the storm and I for one am open to any instrument that will bring our collective ship back to calmer seas.
That being said, here are five books that I reach for time and again when the going gets tough. The interwoven themes throughout? Resilience and grit. I typically borrow books first from the library and then if I love them, purchase them to add to my own library but with libraries shuttered, I’ve purposely linked each to a favorite, independent bookseller; so if you’re looking to buy a copy, I encourage you to do so from the seller linked or from your own favorite–shop small, y’all! I would love to hear what books serve as your medicine, too. Sending everybody love and light and when we’re told to keep our distance to protect our bodies, let’s let books connect us to protect our spirits.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
A classic coming-0f-age novel about a first generational girl growing up in the early 20th century tenements of Brooklyn. It has that kind of language that is so beautiful in its simplicity. I’ve always tried to live by Francie Nolan’s utter delight in the smallest of things that bring the biggest joy.
Devotion by Dani Shapiro
A stunning and raw memoir that I first discovered when I was coming to gripes with how to live with chronic anxiety that I found tremendously soothing. I always keep a copy nearby and I’m actually feeling off kilter right now because I loaned mine to a friend and feel absolutely lost without it…
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
I don’t think this book needs any sort of introduction. The ultimate account of grit, resilience and finding beauty in the most dire of circumstances.
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
I would read the fine print of a thick book of instructions for a lawnmower if it was written by Maya Angelou. This is the first “chapter” of the seven-volume autobiographical series telling of an extraordinary life, with poetic detailing on everything from the indignities of racism to the power of generational love.
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
I’m still actually reading this book and the only reason I’m putting it down is because I want to make it last…it is so insanely good. Besides a plot that captivates, it’s got so many themes and topics that I find fascinating — the persevering spirit of the Great Depression era, scrappy children, mysticism, Mark Twain-esque characters and locations, Native American culture…should I go on? I’ve already started looking more into this author so I can devour his other works.

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The Austin/Lake Green Line “L” station, located at 351 N. Austin Blvd. in Austin, is likely to become more accessible for handicapped commuters in the near future.
The Chicago Transit Authority’s budget this year includes money to pay for the installation of an elevator running up to the station’s platform and turning the currently sealed Mason Avenue entrance into an emergency exit, among other enhancements.
Mike Connelly, the Chicago Transit Authority’s chief planning officer, said that the project is currently “in the first stage of design,” but added that there was no concrete timeline for when the design would be completed and when the construction would begin.
Out of the 11 “L” stations serving Oak Park and Austin, only four are designated as handicap accessible: the Central/Lake, Laramie and Cicero/Lake Green Line “L” stations in Austin, and the Harlem/Lake Green Line “L” station in Oak Park.
In October 2019, the CTA received $20 million to help cover an estimated $24 million in project costs related to the improvements.
While the original Austin/Lake station was built in 1901, the current structure dates back to 1961, when the tracks were raised above street level. The second, Mason Avenue entrance was sealed in 1973 as a cost-cutting measure.
In addition to serving as an ‘L’ station, Austin/Lake station is a hub for city and suburban buses. CTA Route 91/Austin, which serves Austin and the neighborhoods further north, passes nearby, and the hub also serves as a terminal for three Pace bus routes. Route 315 links the area to the suburbs further south, while routes 309 and 313 serve the Lake Street corridor in Oak Park, River Forest and Melrose Park.
According to the CTA’s All Station Accessibility Program 2018 strategic plan, the Austin/Lake Green Line “L” station got high priority because the need for improvements is more acute and renovation would be relatively easy.
Because of the age of the embankment the station and the tracks sit on, the CTA wants try to reduce the impact on the structure as much as possible by installing the elevator in the existing station house. Because of the size of the embankment and the fact that the “L” shares the embankment with the Union Pacific West Metra line tracks, the platform can’t be widened. This means that, if the current east stairs and the escalator were kept as is, there wouldn’t be enough room for wheelchair users to get to the elevator.
In addition, the sidewalks on the ground level don’t currently have enough room to add an ADA-compliant ramp. As a result, CTA will need to take out the escalator, move the east stairs closer to the middle, and expand the sidewalk, which would require the removal of the westbound turn lane.
The Mason entrance would be reopened, but not as a full-fledged entrance — it will serve as an emergency exit to satisfy ADA requirements.


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Age of Empires IV comes to Xbox consoles with this exciting update! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of our new players!
While today’s update (August 22nd) is predominantly focused on supporting the launch on Xbox consoles, there are still a few changes coming to PC. Note that crossplay between Xbox consoles and PC is not supported with this update; you can reference our full Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Xbox consoles FAQ here.
A quick breakdown of changes also introduced on PC includes:
- Several changes to AI behavior – especially with the Scout
- Rebalancing of relics on certain maps
- … plus bug fixes and balance changes!
Check out the release notes here!


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UPDATE: 8PM WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30, 2020
Kane County communities were hit by 3 inches to 4.7 inches of snow Tuesday night, depending on what part of the county you reside, and drivers faced hazardous conditions Wedbesdat morning as residents coped with the first major snowfall of the winter season.
Precipitation ended west to east early Wednesday morning, with lingering drizzle through noon.
Much of this was freezing rain or rain at first north of I-80, depending on the pavement temperatures. Some drizzle may also freeze on colder, untreated surfaces after daybreak.
Residual travel impacts due to snow and slush covered roads made for a difficult Wednesday morning commute.
New Year’s Day Winter Weather
Another round of winter weather is expected for New Year’s Day. Snow will switch to a mix, primarily of freezing rain, from south to north Friday morning.
The freezing rain may persist through much of the afternoon. There is still high uncertainty on how long snow and then freezing rain will each persist.
Check back for the latest forecast updates and be prepared for potential travel impacts.
The year will end with quiet weather across the area on Thursday. Snow with then spread north while transitioning to freezing rain on Friday. Some snow and ice accumulations are expected.
- Winter Weather Safety & Preparedness – safety graphics and messaging
- Latest on this Event – forecast and observations graphics and links for this winter event
- Weather Watcher Webpage – ideal for someone in charge of monitoring the weather ahead of and during an event
- Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook – helps to determine which days you need to be mindful of hazardous weather
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SOURCE; NWS Chicago, Kane County Office of Emergency Management


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I am wondering if there are some usable and compatible 3rd party N-type Wifi antenna for the APX 320X? I mean just one additional original Sophos antenna is almost half the price of the APX 320X. This is ridiculous, it´s just some plastic with a wire on a thread. Can I buy some cheap one instead and use?
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