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The U.K. government on Thursday released its 2012 Renewable Energy Roadmap update. The verdict: “Significant progress has been made on the rollout of renewable energy across the United Kingdom from July 2011 to July 2012,” a release from Energy Secretary Edward Davey declared.
The government said the U.K. is on track to meet interim goals “on the way to the ambitious European target to source 15 percent of all energy from renewable sources by 2020.” If that 15 percent goal sounds modest, don’t forget it’s not just for electricity, but for the whole spectrum of energy consumption – electricity, heating and transportation. This effectively means that the U.K. must get 30 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2020.
From mid-2011 to the middle of this year the UK saw a 27 percent increase in overall renewable electricity generated, with “over 10 percent” of all electricity generated now coming from renewables, the government said. Wind carried most of the load, with onshore capacity up 24 percent to 5.3 gigawatts and offshore wind capacity up 60 percent increase to 2.5 GW. While a smaller factor at 1.4 GW, solar PV capacity was grew faster than anything else, more than quintupling in the 12-month period.
PV surged despite cuts in subsidies, with demand helped by plunging costs – down some 50 percent – seen around the world, including the U.S. In the update, the government identified PV as a new, ninth key technology in meeting the 2020 target, joining onshore wind, offshore wind, marine energy, biomass electricity, biomass heat, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps and renewable transport.
“Renewable energy is increasingly powering the UK’s grid, and the economy too,” said Davey, a Liberal Democrat in the coalition government who has clashed often with Tory Chancellor George Osborne over the level of subsidies for renewables. “It’s a fantastic achievement that more than 10 percent of our power now comes from renewables, given the point from which we started.”
RenewableUK, which represents the wind and marine energy industries, saw the update as testament to its success and importance.
“As the Update shows, we have a proven track record and a clear plan on how to make the most of our country’s extraordinary resources of wind, wave and tidal energy in the years ahead,” Deputy Chief Executive Maf Smith said in a statement. “Renewables will be generating more of our electricity than nuclear power by 2016. By 2020, wind will be the biggest contributor of electricity to the UK apart from natural gas.The blueprint for our low-carbon future is here for all to see, and get on board.”


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Will Matt Hancock achieve ‘celebrity’ status after I’m A Celebrity? (Picture: ITV)
Matt Hancock has been desperately trying to redeem himself in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle after his reputation crashed and burned as a result of his own actions during the pandemic.
And, arguably, it seems to be working so far as he has yet to be eliminated from the ITV show, which has so far booted out Babatunde Aléshé, Boy George, Sue Cleaver, Scarlette Douglas, and Charlene White.
Over the course of his journey on the programme, the former health secretary revealed to his fellow campmates that he’s seeking forgiveness for his handling of the Covid crisis and exposed affair with aide Gina Coladangelo.
Hancock also said that breaking his own guidance was a ‘mistake’ but he did it because he ‘fell in love’.
But now he’s been given the platform for a redemption arc, what could Hancock’s career in entertainment look like after I’m A Celebrity? Will he be given his own spin-off show or tell-all documentary? Will he achieve celebrity status?
What will happen if Matt Hancock actually wins I’m A Celebrity?
Hancock’s reputation is currently intact following I’m A Celebrity (Picture: ITV)
First things first, let’s have a look at whether going on the show has harmed Hancock’s reputation.
Alex Andrew, reputation specialist at The PHA Group tells Metro.co.uk that as it currently stands, the politician hasn’t done any damage so far, which might be frustrating news for some.
Despite winning many people over though, Andrew suggests there shouldn’t be too much to panic about because it’s improbable he’ll be the next big thing – even if he is miraculously crowned King of the Jungle.
‘With the odds and the country stacked against his win, it’s unlikely Hancock will reach the final of I’m A Celebrity, but so far, he has done well to deceive the public as to his true character with empty apologies and pre-planned responses,’ he says.
‘If he did win the show, it would project his reputation and translucent celebrity status in the right direction for club-night guest appearances and DJ slots in Wetherspoons but do little for West Suffolk residents.
‘With the sycophantic publication of his book, he’s already taken the first step into the political afterlife of speaking opportunities and deck chairs.
‘Hancock’s appearance in the jungle has regained the public’s trust in him as human, but not enough to heal the reputational wounds as a competent, principled political leader.’
With all that in mind, let’s have a look into what Hancock’s television career could look like after I’m A Celebrity.
Will Matt Hancock be all over our television screens after I’m A Celebrity?
Many I’m A Celebrity viewers fear Hancock’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity is the soft launch of his career in the industry.
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Any time this type of winter weather we are experiencing hits our area, there are always a group of people who receive both our complaints and our gratitude for their hours of work spent to clear our snow and ice covered roads.
Street employees and MoDOT crew members have once again been working many hours to plow snow off the roads and to treat the roads to help in fighting the icy conditions.
Not only are they having to battle accumulating snowfall, but the frigid temperatures in the single digits dropped into the negatives due to the bitter wind chill.
This leads to workers needing to go over the same streets multiple times with the hopes that they can get the roads cleared as much as possible right away, which instantly helps first responders and other emergency personnel.
They have to constantly keep up with their work on the roads to keep them drivable.
I want to publicly say thank you to these workers who have been braving these chilly conditions to get our streets cleared off sooner than later.
I am also grateful for those working with the electric cooperatives who looking for ways to keep power as they closely monitor the power grid.
During this bad weather, I also commend the many members in the community who are looking for ways to assist those in need.
On social media, there have been several Facebook posts from people who were needing wood to keep their homes heated.
I’ve seen many people pointing those in need to others who can help them get their needed wood supply for heating their homes.
While dealing with this weather can be challenging, this type of weather also brings out the best in many members of our community.
Neighbors begin looking for ways to help out the elderly in getting them things from the store, shoveling their sidewalks and driveways or simply helping them get their mail from the mailbox.
In Wright County, neighbors helping neighbors through tough situations is nothing unusual.
Unfortunately, there are many places in larger population centers where you won’t find the same type of consistent kindness expressed on such an ongoing basis.
So for that, we need to be grateful for where God has blessed us with the ability to live.
This storm is still not over by the time you are reading this.
So please stay warm, stay off the roads if it is not necessary for you to get out, help your neighbors where you can, adhere to electric cooperative requests and be sure to thank street employees and MoDOT for their efforts in this most recent winter weather storm.
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By James Rogers
Published January 09, 2020
New research reveals the U.S. states that saw the most lightning activity in 2019, with Texas topping the list.
The Lone Star State surpassed the other states, according to a list compiled by lightning detection network Earth Networks. It had just over 16 million lightning counts last year, a figure that surpassed states such as Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Florida. The lightning count includes in-cloud flashes and cloud-to-ground flashes.
“Texas is the USA’s 2019 Lightning King; seeing 16,032,609 total lx [lightning] strikes and having two counties with the top lightning counts according to our network,” said Earth Networks, in the report. “This has a lot to do with Texas’ overall size as our second largest state by area at 268,567 square miles. Although it didn’t claim the top spot, Florida, the ‘Lightning Capital’ of the country, squeaked in to round out the top five states with 5,271,987 strikes and two counties in the top five.”
Cherry, Neb. was the county with the highest lightning count, according to Earth Network’s data, followed by Pecos, Texas, Palm Beach, Fla., Collier, Fla., and Brewster, Texas. “A wet year with a lot of thunderstorms and tornadoes in the spring pushed Cherry County, Neb. to the top of the county count rankings,” said the report.
The study, which encompasses in-cloud, cloud-to-ground and total lightning from the continental U.S. and surrounding bodies of water, cited 112,310,896 total lightning strikes last year, up 1 percent on the prior year. Of the total number of lightning strikes, 19,020,340 were cloud-to-ground strikes.
Despite racking up the highest lightning count in the continental U.S., Texas did not make the list of states with the highest flash density or lightning flashes per square mile per year. “This is most likely due to Texas’ large area,” the report said. “Dare County, North Carolina - a narrow coastal county – nabbed the top spot for county lightning density thanks to its peak in sea breeze thunderstorms during the summer months.”
Monroe, Fla., Lee, Fla., Ozaukee, Wis., and Galveston, Texas rounded out the top five counties for flash density. Kansas was the state with the highest flash density, followed by Florida, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Louisiana.
In a statement, Earth Networks explained that Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast saw less lightning activity than usual during 2019. “On average, the Gulf Coast experienced fifteen less days with thunderstorm activity than the seven-year average,” it said. “Weather patterns favored a more active storm track in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, suppressing thunderstorm development and fronts from moving south.”
The report was compiled using data from Earth Networks’ Total Lightning Network.
“2019 was a very active year for the central U.S. both in terms of lightning and severe weather, particularly in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma which had large increases in lightning strikes compared to 2018,” said Michael Stock, principal lightning scientist at Earth Networks, in the statement. “In contrast, the below average lightning trend in Florida continued throughout the 2nd half of the year, resulting in 30 percent less lightning compared to last year. It will be interesting to see if this trend continues in 2020, or if 2019 was an exceptional year.”
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Dannielle Viera has just launched her new picture book, The Leftover Lemon Dilemma. She has been involved in the publishing industry for over 20 years and has received recognition for many of her manuscripts. In addition to the publication of The Leftover Lemon Dilemma, she has a number of works published in anthologies and collections such as The Creative Kids Tales Story Collection 2 (Creative Kids Tales, 2019), Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble: Magical Poems Chosen by Paul Cookson (Bloomsbury UK, 2020), Once Upon a Whoops! Fractured Fairytales and Ridiculous Rhymes (Share Your Story, 2021) and It’s a Kind of Magic: Stories and Spells by Second-rate Sorcerers (Share Your Story, 2022).
Andrew: Hi Dannielle, welcome to the blog! Let’s start off by getting to know something about you. What were some of your favourite memories as a child?
Dannielle: Hi Andrew! I had an interesting childhood to say the least. My father was a stuntman in films, TV shows and live performances. One of my clearest memories is exploring the various sets at Smoky Dawson’s Ranch in Ingleside – including a colonial Australian town, a Wild West town and a jousting arena – where shows were held on weekends for the public. I was even part of the entertainment! At just four years of age, I played the princess’s pageboy during the jousting tournament. From then on, I relished using my imagination to create stories about the world around me.
Andrew: You just launched The Leftover Lemon Dilemma at Lalor Park Community Garden. What were the highlights for you?
Dannielle: My publisher, Sharon Baldwin, and I were eager to hold the launch in a community garden, because the book has strong sustainability, community and diversity themes. When Lalor Park Community Garden agreed to host the event, we were delighted. It is a magical space with lots of intriguing pathways as well as a doorway to a secret garden, and the cool shade was very welcome on what turned out to be a hot autumn day!
It was thrilling to read The Leftover Lemon Dilemma to a rapt audience of adults and children for the first time (I had only ever read the text to myself), and their immediate and positive response was uplifting. We also served the three main treats mentioned in the book – jalebi, shortbread and Turkish delight – which everyone raved about. Many people had never tried jalebi before, so it was fabulous that we could introduce them to this sweet Indian snack.
Andrew: Have you ever had a lemon tree? And if so, what did you use the lemons for?
Dannielle: The lemon tree in the book is based on the one that my mum had in our backyard when I was growing up. Every year, it produced hundreds of fat and juicy (but sour) lemons, and we could never use them all or even give them away. It seemed like such a waste. Now, I have
a smaller lemon tree in my backyard, but it’s actually a lemonade tree – the fruits are sweeter than normal. We squeeze the juice over fish and pancakes, and my youngest daughter likes to make traditional lemonade.
Andrew: Apart from enjoying the story, what will children (and adults) gain by reading The Leftover Lemon Dilemma?
Dannielle: The Leftover Lemon Dilemma shines a light on a simple way that children (and adults!) can help to reduce food wastage through the sustainable practice of crop swapping. But on a deeper level, it also celebrates the diversity of Australian neighbourhoods. Through the foods featured in the story, and the homes and clothing of the minor characters (researched in depth and presented with sensitivity and authenticity by illustrator Paula Deuber), readers young and old will develop a stronger appreciation for the multicultural nature of the community around them.
Andrew: Do you have a favourite part of your story or a spread that is particularly meaningful to you?
Dannielle: I adore the last spread in the book. The protagonist, Mandy, happily sees that her small idea of swapping her sour lemons for something sweet has turned into a huge and colourful street party, where her neighbours have come together to exchange foods and enjoy each other’s company. I also love the unique visual narrative that Paula has cleverly woven into the spreads.
A crested pigeon (which we’ve nicknamed Spike) spends the entire book trying to steal the treats that Mandy collects – he finally succeeds in grabbing a tasty morsel during the street party. When I tell kids about Spike’s adventure, they eagerly scour the pages looking for him!
Andrew: What is your favourite thing about doing author visits?
Dannielle: One of the best things about author visits is the reaction of the kids – they really enjoy listening to my stories, participating in my writing workshops and learning about my life as an author. I always get a buzz when a wide-eyed child comes up to me at the end of the session and tells me that they love writing, too – they can’t believe that it’s something they can do as a job when they’re an adult!
Perhaps the biggest thrill is when kids see me many months after a school visit, and they excitedly tell me how much they liked my story or my writing activity – I love that I had this profound impact on them.
Andrew: How can people find you and follow your work as you continue making and sharing your stories with the world?
Dannielle: I have a website where I list my books and anthologies, and also keep followers up to date with news about my writing journey each month. I’m also very active on social media, and I try to post different things on Facebook and Instagram. In addition, I’ve recently set up a YouTube channel, where I’ve started to upload videos of me reading my children’s stories, plus animated shorts of my children’s poems.
Andrew: That’s awesome! Thanks for coming on the blog to chat about your lovely new book, The Leftover Lemon Dilemma! All the best as you get your book out into the hands of kids all over the place.

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It has been years since Jay Electronica announced his debut album, Act II: Patents of Nobility. Jay Electronica was signed by Jay-Z to Roc Nation three years ago and has been recording his album for some time. In many ways, the wait for Jay Electronica’s debut album was similar to that of J. Cole, who released his album last year.
Jay Electronica also hails from the South, New Orleans to be exact, though he sounds more like a New York City artist. Recently, Jay Electronica revealed his album is actually close to being completed. So far, collaborations have been revealed with his label head, Jay-Z, Diddy, Kanye West, and others. The album appears to have the makings of a classic, but the release date has been forever looming.
Recently, Jay Electronica took to his Twitter to reveal the track listing for his new album, Act II: Patents of Nobility.

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I had my dad sit down and binge-watch MDIBTY, and he finally gets it. He thought my relative ease at dropping 75lbs while eating things like bacon cheeseburgers and salmon with hollandaise was due to my relatively young age. Seeing Kurt melt before his eyes made him think he can do it too. And he has a freezer full of venison to get him started. Can’t wait to have my healthy dad back. Hopefully, he’ll regain the health he needs to hunt with my brothers and I like we used to.
An increase in fiber intake is also recommended for regulating bowel movements. Other methods of weight loss include use of drugs and supplements that decrease appetite, block fat absorption, or reduce stomach volume. Bariatric surgery may be indicated in cases of severe obesity. Two common bariatric surgical procedures are gastric bypass and gastric banding. Both can be effective at limiting the intake of food energy by reducing the size of the stomach, but as with any surgical procedure both come with their own risks that should be considered in consultation with a physician. Dietary supplements, though widely used, are not considered a healthy option for weight loss. Many are available, but very few are effective in the long term.
Make sure that everything you're eating is whole — as in nothing processed or packaged. Since salt is a preservative, these are the foods that are highest in sodium — something to keep in mind when planning your meals. Plan on making sure that all items you choose are fresh. That means filling up on fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein.
When preparing broth, cool it first to remove the fat. Once cooled in the refrigerator, the fat in the broth will solidify on top. Scoop this fat into a separate container and freeze it for later (it’s great for cooking). Reheat the broth to drink the protein-rich, low-fat broth which is filling and nutritious but contains a smaller amount of calories.
“There are many diet plans on the market today that promote good health,” says Emily Kyle, RDN, who is in private practice in Rochester, New York. “The key is finding one that does not cause you stress or agony.” Ask yourself questions such as: Would the diet guidelines make you happy? Anxious? Stressed? Are you able to follow them long term? “Factors such as enjoyment, flexibility, and longevity should be strongly considered,” adds Kyle.
Acai had a major health food moment, thanks to the incredibly delicious acai bowl, which is basically a super thick acai berry smoothie mixed with nuts, oatmeal, and fresh fruit. But not only does acai cost a lot more than other berries, it doesn’t quite live up to all of its hype. “Acai has been touted for many benefits, including aiding in weight loss, but there is no evidence that this berry will have you shedding pounds,” says Amidor. Find out exactly what food to buy at the supermarket to lose weight.
Don’t be surprised. Although it is a fat, coconut oil can actually help lose your belly fat! I’ll tell you how. This oil extracted from coconut has a unique combination of fatty acids. It has a positive effect on your metabolism too. Coconut oil is high on medium chain triglycerides. The medium chain fatty acids are metabolized differently from long chain fatty acids. These fatty acids directly go to the liver from your digestive tract, where they are used in one of the two ways- either as energy or are converted into ketone bodies. Ketone bodies are three water-soluble biochemical compounds that are produced by the liver using fatty acids when you fast or reduce your food intake. These are used by body cells as energy instead of glucose. So when you want to follow low carb diet to lose fat, coconut oil can help you a lot.
Load up on low energy density foods, like vegetables, fruits and fat-free broths. A few minor tweaks can lower the energy density of your favorite meals, too. For example, substitute a half-cup of spaghetti and a half-cup of spiralized zucchini "zoodles" for a full cup of spaghetti. Or make a chicken, vegetable and brown rice soup instead of serving grilled chicken with brown rice and veggies; the broth is often very low or virtually free of calories, lowering the energy density of your meal, so you may fill up on fewer calories.
If you’re having trouble getting to bed, these 20 sleep strategies can help. To help stick to these strategies, consider these sleep tips your weight loss tips as well. Shutting off electronics an hour before bedtime, limiting caffeine intake in the afternoons, avoiding simple carbs in the evenings and journaling can all help you unwind so you get enough rest. You can also consider natural sleep aids to boost your ability to fall asleep and sleep soundly.
If you feel guilty about your eating habits and ashamed of your body, you will always feel deprived. If you love and respect your body, it will not feel like a chore to research restaurant entrees before you go out to eat or to read nutrition labels in the grocery store or to cook for yourself and your family. Instead, it will be a privilege to take care of yourself by making smart, healthy food choices. Ardolino adds that body shape and size changes throughout our lives—and that’s OK. “If you’re consistently exercising, eating a wide range of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats, sleeping properly and managing your stress, you’re doing the best you can,” she says. “Try not to get too caught up in achieving your ‘ideal’ body; try instead to care for it—it’s the only one you’ve got.”
I have been on the Wild Diet for a week now and have lost 11.4 lbs. I know a lot of it is water weight, but I will take it. When I first started, I thought the low carbs would be hard, because I’m a carb junky. But I can say, I have not carved carbs on this plan! I also have more energy and feel awesome! I can’t wait to see how my body & mind changes in the following weeks. Thank you for sharing this program!

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EU opens comments for pesticide risk assessment
According to a release by the EFSA yesterday, the guidance sets to establish for the first time "a harmonized methodology" for farm operators, agricultural workers and anyone else who comes into contact with pesticides.
The authority is targeting four key groups: farming professionals who carry out activities linked to the use of pesticides like mixing and loading pesticides into machinery or cleaning and operating such equipment; farm workers who handle crops treated with the chemicals; people living or working close to areas where pesticides are used and are therefore exposed over a long-term period; and bystanders who may occasionally come into contact with pesticides.
"The guidance will help risk assessors and industry applicants calculate the risk to those who are exposed to pesticides through their field of work or physical proximity (where they live or attend school) to areas such as fields or greenhouses where these chemicals are used," the EFSA said.
"The guidance evaluates non-dietary exposure to pesticides by inhalation and absorption through the skin."
The EFSA has also developed a risk-assessment calculator based on pesticide name, formulation type and method of application.
"EFSA has developed an easy-to-use calculator that draws on available data to help risk assessors and applicants carry out exposure assessments," the release said.
"It also compares the estimated exposure assessments to previously set guidance levels for acceptable exposure to the pesticide."
Interested parties are encouraged to offer feedback through the online public consultation ending on May 20, 2014. Comments made during this time could be incorporated into the EFSA final guidance document. Comments can only be made via the EFSA’s online portal found here.
"The draft guidance builds on EFSA’s previous work to evaluate pesticide exposure for operators, workers, residents and bystanders. Importantly, this document addresses issues raised by European Commission and Member States following publication of the original scientific opinion in 2010," the release said.


Three concepts burst from the belly of the earth in the summer of 2011: nation, state and social justice.
The power of the concept "the nation" lies in the fact that it can be read both from the left and the right. From the left, it's the storming of the Bastille, the red revolution, the organization of the working class. The nation is the rebellion of the oppressed against tyrants and dictators. From the right, the nation is the Jewish nation. The nation is the coming into being of a national entity.
That's why what happened here in the past month is unprecedented. Suddenly Israelis arose in the morning and felt they were a nation and began to walk. Suddenly a political power appeared that is not a party, ethnic group or sector. No longer a cold, sterile and socio-academic Israeli society, but a warm, concrete and smart Israeli nation. A nation that is broad, focused and potent. A nation that is both all of Israel and every individual in Israel. A nation that is all the Israelis, who are embarking on a battle against their exploiters.
The power of the concept "the state" lies in the fact that it offers a new state. Not a state from the top down, but a state from the bottom up. Not a state of foreign policy, defense and bureaucracy, but a state of citizens and human beings. Not a Jewish state against Palestinians, Arabs and gentiles, but an Israeli state against oligarchs, robber barons and centralized tycoons.
The demand for a welfare state now is only part of the story. The heart of the matter is the profound yearning for an ethical state that will restrain the market, block exploitation and reduce injustice. A just and insightful state that will express the desires of the Israeli community and organize Israeli life fairly. A state that will no longer serve selected minorities, but all Israelis. The people's state.
The beauty of the concept "social justice" lies in the fact that it is totally retro. There's nothing more fifties than social justice. There's nothing more Hashomer Hatzair than social justice. But suddenly, via Facebook, the fifties are making a comeback, the spirit of Hashomer Hatzair is making a comeback. And the battle cry of the comeback is not an advertising slogan, but the heartfelt cry of a nation that is demanding the most basic thing: justice. Justice, not charity. Justice for the individual and justice for society. Jewish justice, Israeli justice, universal justice. Social justice.
The 300,000 who demonstrated Saturday night have dispersed. Maybe they'll return another Saturday night, maybe not. But the three concepts of the 300,000 won't be erased. They have been engraved. Even before a political or economic revolution has taken place here, these three concepts have brought about a conceptual revolution. A revolution that says we will no longer allow reckless capitalism to tyrannize us via reckless privatization. We will no longer allow the unrestricted connections between big business and government. We will not accept Darwinist social gaps. The nations demand the reestablishment of a state that will guarantee social justice.
The achievement is a rare one; it's greater than the left, the right, the government and the protest leaders. It must not be abused, it must not become a missed opportunity. This is the task of Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg. In one sense his task is similar to that of Dr. Israel Katz, who redefined Israel's social policy after the revolt of Israel's Black Panthers movement in 1971. In another sense, his task is similar to the role of Michael Bruno, Eitan Berglas and Stanley Fischer, who crafted the plan to stamp out inflation, which saved Israel in 1985.
But in a third sense Trajtenberg's task is unprecedented. Everything that happened here in the past month is being channeled to the desk of this wise and ethical economist. He's the one who has to translate the conceptual revolution into a logical work plan. He's the one who has to shape Israel's de facto New Deal. He's the real revolutionary.
If Trajtenberg does his job properly, neither the conservatives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the radicals of protest leader Daphni Leef will be able to stop him. A million Israelis will take to the streets for a worthy document by Trajtenberg. A nation that has just arisen will stand behind a formative document by Trajtenberg.
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By Ong Sze Ying Gelyn (22S03I), President; Khoo An Xian (22SO6E), Vice-President; Lim Wei Jie, Roy (22S03L), Vice-President
The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of their commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.
Likewise, Interact is guided by our motto: Service before self. Pre-Covid-19, Interactors visited service centers on a weekly basis to volunteer. Our seniors befriended elderly at care centres, tutored children from disadvantaged backgrounds and planned enriching activities for those with special needs.
Through regular interactions, they built trust and friendships and experienced the purest moments of happiness—when their elderly buddy thanked them with a crinkled smile, when a child they had been trying to befriend for ages opened up for the first time. In these moments, they realised that the beauty of life lies in making life beautiful for others.
Over the past 2 years, COVID-19 has affected Interact greatly. We could no longer visit our service centers; face-to-face interactions moved online, and became seemingly impersonal and distant. Service is our mission, and with that taking a hit, Interact did struggle for a period of time to maintain our morale. However, we were determined to serve meaningfully, especially in these tough times, and have risen to the challenge.
In 2021, we sourced for online opportunities to fuel the passion for service in all of us. Interactors joined service projects and partnered with organisations such as All Saints Home, ItsRainingRaincoats, MINDS, Speak n’ Learn and CDAC, reaching out to beneficiaries from all walks of life. Through digital platforms, we engaged our beneficiaries in new ways and continued to befriend them with sincerity and care.
Online volunteering opened up more possibilities than we could imagine, even allowing us to explore our first overseas tutoring project. In addition to regular service, we have also been preparing for large-scale events. Interactors joining us in 2022 can look forward to organising Relay For Life in collaboration with Singapore Cancer Society and an SPD fundraiser for persons with disabilities. This time of change is an exciting new chapter for Interact, and all members will play an integral part in making our vision a reality.
Interactors come together for weekly GMs on Wednesdays from 3pm to 4.30pm. From event planning, to activities like learning sign language and making care packs, Interact GMs are an enjoyable time for our club to come together, upskill ourselves to better engage with our beneficiaries, and do something meaningful for our community. Being a large family, it is also an important time for us to bond and get to know one another better, forging beautiful friendships through our shared passion for service.
Most of us have volunteered before. We start out driven by the hope to touch others’ lives, but along the journey, some lose sight of this hope and begin to view service as mundane and repetitive. However, service is the opposite of that. Every improvement we make with our beneficiaries, every genuine interaction fills our heart with warmth and reminds us of why service is meaningful and worth our time. In Interact, you can find this spark again and realise that there is so much more to service than you think.
Most importantly, in Interact, you will find yourself surrounded by like-minded people who are passionate about making an impact on others’ lives. From stepping into unchartered waters, serving those you may have little experience with, to exploring new and innovative ways to interact with our beneficiaries, Interact is a safe space for you to learn and share. As a huge 2family of 120 interactors, we support one another in developing compassion, leadership and commitment to helping others, making our service journeys all the more fulfilling.
If you are looking to devote more time to helping our community, Interact is the perfect fit for you. All you need is dedication, a heart to serve and the desire to be part of something bigger than yourself.

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This one was a 'quick fix' to add detail to my plain sketchbook pages, linked to my theme of 'tulips'.
I cut a square piece of polystyrene and using the end of a fine artist paintbrush drew a simple leaf shape into the polystyrene, creating a print block. I then glued it to a piece of waste card left over from framing photos, to strengthen the polystyrene and prevent it from breaking. I used a diluted gold acrylic paint to add detail to the pages of my sketchbook.
The test piece below used in my scrapbook, gives an idea of how it could look on fabric, or on card or paper to create your own greetings cards.
This would be a great way to add effective prints onto plain clothing or fabric. I'm going to try it.
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CCTV of Wolverhampton pub attack suspects released
CCTV footage of two men suspected of attacking a man in the toilets of a Wolverhampton pub has been released by police.
The attack inside the male toilets of the George Wallis pub in Victoria Street, left the victim with a fractured skull and eye socket.
The victim, a 29 year-old-man from Wolverhampton, was head-butted from behind by one man, and the other punched him in the face.
The assault took place on 9 March.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.
The first suspect is described as mixed-race, aged 25-30, medium build, 5ft 7in with a shaved head.
The second man is described as white, aged over 30, of the same height, with a heavy build.
Det Con Joanne Dyer said: "This was a nasty attack on a man while using the male toilets inside the pub which left him with serious injuries and I am hoping someone will recognise the two men responsible and contact us as soon as possible."


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Place, Where Memories Unite. Azerbaijani Community in the Holodomor Museum
On February 26, an event commemorating the 28th anniversary of the killing of Azerbaijani civilians in Khojaly took place at the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide. It was organized by the United Diaspora of Azerbaijanis of Ukraine (UDAU). It was visited by secretary of the Ukraine-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Relations Working Group on Diaspora Organizations Ivan Slobodianyk, Azerbaijan’s ex-Ambassador to Ukraine Talat Aliyev, Ex Minister of Fuel and Energy of Ukraine Burzu Aliyev, Professor, Doctor of History Ferkhad Turanly, head of UDAU Hikmet Javadov, and Ukrainian public figures.
According to the head of UDAU Hikmet Javadov, the choice of venue for this year’s event was not accidental.
“The 32-meter-tall Candle of Remembrance monument, a bronze sculpture of the girl located in the center of the square, a composition of angels at the entrance to the memorial, the Black Boards Alley are the places of worship of thousands of Ukrainians, whose identity was to be replaced with Soviet one by committing a crime of genocide, the Holodomor. We, Azerbaijanis who live in Ukraine, honor the memory of the innocent victims of this horrific tragedy. And today, coming to the day of the Genocide of the peaceful Azerbaijani population in Khojaly, we demonstrate that our people, who have recently experienced such a huge tragedy, share the pain of Ukrainians. Everyone who came to the Holodomor Museum today demonstrated that our nations were also united by a common pain, similar pages of history. We are convinced that such tragedies should not be repeated, and our peoples are obliged to preserve the memory of them in order to prevent them in the future,” Hikmet Khadzavadov said.
The Khojaly tragedy is one of the most horrific episodes of the Armenian-Azerbaijani war. On the night of February 25, 1992, 613 people (accordingly to the Azerbaijani government), including elderly, women, and children, were killed by Armenian armed forces with the participation of servicemen of the 366th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment of the CIS Joint Forces.
News source is Vesti.AZ.

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Recent history shows the opportunity to pass major bills can disappear quickly. What should Democrats’ top priority be?
Capt. Scott Moss, who led the NOSC in Knoxville, was relieved of command by Capt. Dale Maxey.
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The evenly split Senate is having a hard time agreeing who's in charge.Georgia's two new Democratic senators were sworn in Wednesday, giving Republicans and Democrats 50 senators each, with Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic tiebreaker. The two parties are now working out a power-sharing agreement, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) commitment to the filibuster is standing in the way.McConnell on Thursday formally acknowledged Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as the chamber's new majority leader. But as he has been for days, McConnell again implored Democrats to preserve the filibuster that lets a senator extend debate and block a timely vote on a bill if there aren't 60 votes to stop it. Democrats "have no plans to gut the filibuster further, but argue it would be a mistake to take one of their tools off the table just as they're about to govern," Politico reports; More progressive senators do want to remove the option completely.If his filibuster demands aren't met, McConnell has threatened to block the Senate power-sharing agreement that would put Democrats in charge of the body's committees. But Democrats already seem confident in their newfound power, with Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) telling Politico that "Chuck Schumer is the majority leader and he should be treated like majority leader." Giving in to McConnell "would be exactly the wrong way to begin," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) echoed.Other Democrats shared their resistance to McConnell's demands in tweets. > McConnell is threatening to filibuster the Organizing Resolution which allows Democrats to assume the committee Chair positions. It's an absolutely unprecedented, wacky, counterproductive request. We won the Senate. We get the gavels.> > -- Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) January 21, 2021> So after Mitch McConnell changed the Senate rules at a blistering pace during his 6 years in charge, he is threatening to filibuster the Senate's organizing resolution unless the Democratic majority agrees to never change the rules again.> > Huh.> > -- Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) January 21, 2021More stories from theweek.com Biden removes Trump's Diet Coke button from the Oval Office 7 brutally funny cartoons about Trump's White House exit McConnell is already moving to strangle the Biden presidency
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The estimated COVID-19 reproduction number in Israel has dipped below 1 for the first time since the country launched the world's fastest vaccination drive, suggesting the pandemic may be starting to recede, the government said on Thursday. An "R" number above 1 indicates infections will grow at an exponential rate, while below 1 points to their eventual halt. Israel's "R" number hit 1.3 on Dec. 11.
The scene at the U.S. Capitol, where Joe Biden took the oath of office, was a stark contrast to the riot on Jan. 6.
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It's the end of a very caffeinated era.When former President Donald Trump occupied the Oval Office, he quite literally had a button on his desk that ordered a Diet Coke to the room whenever it was pressed. But as a glimpse at President Biden's desk just hours after his inauguration shows, the soda-summoning button is gone.> President Biden has removed the Diet Coke button. When @ShippersUnbound and I interviewed Donald Trump in 2019, we became fascinated by what the little red button did. Eventually Trump pressed it, and a butler swiftly brought in a Diet Coke on a silver platter. It's gone now. pic.twitter.com/rFzhPaHYjk> > — Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) January 21, 2021While it may have sounded just too weird to be true, Trump's Diet Coke obsession and his button to match were absolutely real. No word on if Biden will install some kind of ice cream-ordering alternative.More stories from theweek.com 7 brutally funny cartoons about Trump's White House exit McConnell is already moving to strangle the Biden presidency Trump's team fired the White House chief usher right before Biden took office, maybe at Biden's request
Returned Honduran migrants are directing anger against their president this week after their U.S.-bound caravan was blocked by the region's security forces, accusing him of making their county unlivable while thwarting their escape to a better life. Honduras is reeling from two back-to-back hurricanes that devastated Central America in November, as well as an historic economic contraction on the back of coronavirus pandemic. President Juan Orlando Hernandez has also been under fire from U.S. prosecutors that have accused him of having ties to drug cartels, an allegation he has strongly denied.
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Trump's team fired the White House chief usher right before Biden took office, maybe at Biden's request
When President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, there was no chief usher to greet them. He had been fired at about 11:30 a.m., half an hour before Biden was sworn in as president, The New York Times reports. Former first lady Melania Trump had hired the chief usher, Timothy Harleth, from the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., in 2017, after the previous chief usher, Angella Reid, was dismissed a few months into Donald Trump's term.The White House chief usher is in charge of the first family's residence, overseeing everything from personnel issues to budgets. It is typically an apolitical job, and ushers typically stay through several administrations. Reid, hired in 2011, was only the ninth chief usher since 1885, though she was the first woman hired for the job. The Bidens had communicated to the White House counsel that they intended to bring in their own chief usher, a person familiar with the process told the Times. A Biden White House official told CNN that Harleth "was let go before the Bidens arrived," though CNN reports it was the Bidens who gave him the ax.Harleth was already in hot water with Trump's team, though. He "had found himself in an untenable position" since the election, "trying to begin preparations for a new resident in the White House, even as its occupant refused to concede that he would be leaving the premises," the Times reports. And Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, was "unhappy" with Harleth "for trying to send briefing books about the residence to the Biden transition team in November." Harleth "had worked with Jill Biden's staff for weeks to organize the move of household belongings," The Washington Post adds.The absence of a chief usher was one manifestation of the chaotic transition period, but it doesn't entirely explain the curious breach in protocol where nobody opened the doors for the BIdens when they arrived at the White House, the Times notes. The doors, which awkwardly stood closed for about 10 long seconds as the Bidens watched, are typically opened by Marine guards.Once the Bidens passed through the doors into the newly sanitized White House, things got better, the Post reports. "Awaiting Biden in a room adjacent to the Oval Office were two trays stacked with chocolate chip cookies, each one in plastic wrap with a gold presidential seal."More stories from theweek.com Biden removes Trump's Diet Coke button from the Oval Office 7 brutally funny cartoons about Trump's White House exit McConnell is already moving to strangle the Biden presidency
A Starbucks branch in Dublin, Ireland compensated a female customer of Thai descent €12,000 ($14,600) after one of its employees drew a smiley face with "slanty" eyes on her cup. Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudication officer Kevin Baneham forced Atercin Liffey Unlimited trading as Starbucks Tallaght to pay Suchavadee Foley for the Jan. 12 incident, according to The Irish Times. Baneham, while recounting Foley’s story, said the woman was interrupted by a female employee from Brazil while trying to spell out her name in her order.
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Yosemite National Park will remain closed through the weekend after high winds that battered much of California knocked down two giant sequoias and caused millions of dollars in damage. The park hoped to reopen Tuesday except for areas south of Yosemite Valley, including one entrance, that will remain shut to visitors, the park said Thursday. The winds eased Tuesday in the northern and central areas and Wednesday in the south.
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Apparent U-turn by Pentagon officials could pose questions about police response
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Biden's team reportedly realized after inauguration that Trump really had no vaccine distribution plan
It's been more than a month since the first COVID-19 vaccine was approved for distribution, and nearly a year since it became clear the coronavirus pandemic would require a vaccine to fully end. But former President Donald Trump's administration still failed to arrange a usable plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines to Americans, as President Biden's incoming administration reportedly just discovered.Biden's team expected to find major flaws in Trump's distribution plans when they arrived at the White House on Wednesday, sources with direct knowledge of the administration's COVID-19 work tell CNN. But "one of the biggest shocks that the Biden team had to digest during the transition period was what they saw as a complete lack of a vaccine distribution strategy," CNN reports. As one source put it, "There is nothing for us to rework. We are going to have to build everything from scratch."Biden campaigned on the promise of swiftly reversing the Trump administration's hands-off approach to handling the virus. The new president did take a small step in that direction Wednesday, signing an executive order mandating people wear masks on federal property and moving to make the federal government the command center for vaccine and testing distribution and administration. But Wednesday's reported discovery reveals it's going to be a lot harder than just changing attitudes around social distancing. And as one source told CNN, the lack of a plan "is just further affirmation of complete incompetence" by the Trump administration.Jeff Zients, the Biden administration's COVID-19 czar, said as much on Wednesday, telling reporters that "what we're inheriting from the Trump administration is so much worse than we could have imagined." Still, as one official leading the COVID-19 response conceded to The Daily Beast, "At least we won't have a president that's actively fighting those rules on national television."More stories from theweek.com Biden removes Trump's Diet Coke button from the Oval Office 7 brutally funny cartoons about Trump's White House exit McConnell is already moving to strangle the Biden presidency
Chinese Actress Faces Backlash After Allegedly Hiring 2 Women to Have Her Babies Then Abandoning Them
Chinese actress Zheng Shuang is facing massive backlash after being accused by her former partner, producer Zhang Heng, of abandoning their two children born to U.S.-based surrogate mothers. An international scandal: In a 2019 audio recording that emerged on Monday, Heng said Shuang decided to abandon the children before they were even born following the end of their relationship, South China Morning Post reports. Shuang’s father purportedly made the suggestion to abandon the children at the hospital.


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Prince Charles gives speech in Barbados at ceremony
This week Barbados cut ties from the Royal Family and became a republic, 55 years after the country gained independence from the UK. In a message to the people of the Caribbean island, the Queen, who has ceased to be Barbados’ monarch, sent her “good wishes for your happiness, peace and prosperity in the future.” Her Majesty also emphasised the importance of the “continuation of the friendship” with the UK.
Barbados, known by some as “Little England”, became a republic after almost 400 years fo the British monarch being head of state.
Prince Charles attended the transition ceremony at National Heroes Square in Bridgetown where, just after midnight, the Queen’s standard was lowered and the country’s President, Dame Sandra Mason, was installed as the new head of state.
Also in attendance was Barbados’ biggest star, Rihanna, who at the event was named a national hero of the island by Prime Minister Mia Mottley.
The singer and businesswoman had previously rubbed shoulders on the island with Charles’ youngest son Harry, when the Duke of Sussex visited Barbados in 2016.
Prince Harry was asked some personal question while on a tour of Barbados
Harry met the pop singer while on a two week tour of the Caribbean in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday.
The pair shared a stage together for the 50th anniversary of Barbados independence and two days later got tested at an HIV drop-in centre to mark World Aids Day.
The Duke of Sussex, who reportedly managed to convince Rihanna to take the test while backstage at the concert, was then awkwardly quizzed on his sex life by an HIV counsellor.
Fabian Sargeant explained to Harry that a barber shop was the perfect place to raise awareness for the need of HIV testing, as it’s a place where people open up about the private details of their lives.
Harry responded: “Everybody tells the hairdresser everything.”
Mr Sargeant then brought up a range of sex-related myths that were prevalent in Caribbean culture.
He said: “One of the myths is that royalty don’t have sex?”
In a bid to change the subject, Harry replied: “And that royalty has blue blood?”
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Mr Sargeant then followed up with: “Another myth is that royalty does not engage in oral sex?”
Harry swiftly retorted to howls of laughter: “I’m not sitting in that chair!”
This week, the Prince of Wales’ visit to Barbados was less lighthearted, as he witnessed the island becoming a republic and offered words of conciliation and respect to the nation.
Charles delivered a speech in the early hours of Tuesday morning in which he told a crowd that the creation of the republic offered a “new beginning” for Barbados.
There had been reports of protests planned over Charles’ attendance, with critics believing it was a contradiction to have a representative from the monarchy as part of the process.
Nevertheless, Charles attended and became the first member of the Royal Family to formally acknowledge the “appalling atrocity of slavery” in the Caribbean.
The prince called the moment a “milestone in the long road you have not only travelled, but which you have built.”
He added: “From the darkest days of our past, and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history, the people of this island forged their path with extraordinary fortitude.
“Emancipation, self-government and independence were your way-points. Freedom, justice and self-determination have been your guides.
“Your long journey has brought you to this moment, not as your destination, but as a vantage point from which to survey a new horizon.”

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Bewildered Racial Injustice
Bewildered racial injustice is justice in the wrong direction. Therefore, much confusion exists towards racial justice. Furthermore, given the premise of correcting right from wrong, racial injustice should have been abolished years ago; however, the brief events described below show a continuance of racial injustice. Therefore, continued racism events would not continue; in which a litigious society uses misguided capitalistic justice producing various events, which should have been abolished, if due-process laws were implemented. Unfortunately, misguided capitalistic justice produces bewildered injustice and is justice focused in the wrong direction.
For instance, recently a Chief Executive Officer finds amusement in comparing the Honorable president’s wife as a subhuman monkey. Furthermore, a scholar and African- American University Professor find himself arrested for using an alternative entrance method. In addition African- American children are denied entry toward swimming pool activities as an individuals pigment may cause disturbance toward a swimming clubs facility. Additionally, a Veteran, and former defense employee reports toward upper management senior coworker comments of “monkey proof instructional materials” to a primary Asian and African-American workforce, which eventually results in exit activities.
Nonetheless, as stated by Shah (2010), “Racism and discrimination have been used as powerful weapons encouraging fear or hatred of others in times of conflict and war, and even during economic downturns” (p. 1). In essence a current legal system has failed toward creating racial injustice for many perplexed and bewildered individuals. Unfortunately, a capitalistic justice system will create further racial injustice. In other words, the events creating amusement toward color of skin, denying entrance or use of alternative means for entering ones own premises, denial of individuals swimming simply because the individuals pigments do not fit, or ignoring employees upper managements comments, whereas a companies’ solution is creating an out-the-door policy describes legal justice inaction. As further stated by Shah (2010), “Racism is the belief that characteristics and abilities can be attributed to people simply on the basis of their race and that some racial groups are superior to others.” Therefore, further legal activities must occur by attorneys, whose focus is toward righteousness rather than British Motor Works or capitalistic justice.

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CPS Energy delays controversial SunCredit proposal
Plans to change solar roof-top meter program delayed for a year
SAN ANTONIO - CPS Energy announced Thursday the utility will delay discussion on the controversial SunCredit proposal.
CPS said it would delay making changes to its roof-top solar net metering program for one year.
During that time, CPS Energy personnel will have quarterly meetings with local solar stake holders and installers to address issues surrounding the program to make sure it fairly compensates customers.
Solar companies and consumers had objected to the changes proposed last month saying it could deter people from going to solar because they would have to wait too long to get a return on their investment.
CPS currently purchases the extra energy customers produce at 9.9 cents per kilowatt hour.
Under the SunCredit proposal, the rate would have go down to 5.6 cents per kilowatt hour after May 31.
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In today’s digital age, email marketing has become an essential tool for businesses to reach their target audience effectively. However, with the ever-increasing competition in the inbox, it’s crucial for marketers to explore innovative channels to stand out and achieve email marketing success. In this article, we will delve into some alternative and complementary channels that can enhance your email marketing efforts and help you engage with your audience more effectively.
1. The Evolving Landscape of Email Marketing
Email marketing has come a long way since its inception, evolving into a sophisticated and highly targeted marketing tool. However, standing out in crowded inboxes has become a challenge for marketers. To overcome this, it’s essential to explore innovative channels that can complement your email marketing strategy.
2. Leveraging Social Media Platforms
Social media platforms provide a vast opportunity to engage with your target audience. By integrating social media with email marketing, you can amplify your brand’s reach, foster engagement, and encourage social sharing. Create compelling content that encourages your email subscribers to connect with you on various social platforms, enabling them to interact with your brand in different ways.
3. Harnessing the Power of Chatbots
Chatbots have gained significant popularity in recent years, offering instant and personalized customer support. Incorporating chatbots into your email marketing campaigns allows you to provide real-time assistance, answer frequently asked questions, and guide users through the sales funnel. By combining the power of email and chatbots, you can deliver a seamless and interactive customer experience.
4. Embracing Video Marketing
Videos have become a dominant form of content consumption, and incorporating them into your email marketing strategy can yield remarkable results. Instead of relying solely on text, create engaging video content that showcases your products or services, tells compelling stories, and captures the attention of your audience. Including video thumbnails in your emails can entice recipients to click through and watch the full video, increasing engagement and conversion rates.
5. Maximizing Mobile Messaging Apps
With the widespread use of mobile devices, leveraging mobile messaging apps can significantly enhance your email marketing efforts. Platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat offer opportunities to engage with your audience on a more personal level. Integrate these apps with your email campaigns, enabling users to receive notifications, updates, and personalized messages directly to their mobile devices.
6. Personalization and Behavioral Targeting
Personalization is key to successful email marketing. By leveraging data analytics and behavioral targeting, you can tailor your emails to individual recipients based on their preferences, browsing history, and purchase behavior. Use dynamic content, personalized subject lines, and recommendations to deliver highly relevant and engaging emails that resonate with your audience.
7. Building Trust through Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands to build trust and credibility. Collaborating with influencers in your niche can help expand your reach and expose your brand to a new audience. Combine influencer marketing with email campaigns by featuring influencers in your newsletters or offering exclusive discounts through their channels, driving engagement and fostering brand loyalty.
8. The Rise of Interactive Content
Static emails are no longer enough to capture the attention of your audience. The rise of interactive content allows recipients to actively engage with your emails, leading to higher click-through rates and conversions. Incorporate interactive elements like quizzes, polls, surveys, and gamified experiences to make your emails more immersive and enjoyable for your subscribers.
9. Exploring Voice Assistants for Email Delivery
As voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant continue to gain popularity, optimizing your emails for voice delivery becomes crucial. By structuring your email content to be voice-friendly and implementing voice search optimization techniques, you can ensure that your emails are compatible with voice assistants, providing a seamless experience for users who prefer voice commands.
10. Integrating Email with SMS Marketing
SMS marketing is a highly effective channel for reaching customers directly on their mobile devices. Integrating email with SMS marketing allows you to leverage the benefits of both channels. Use email to provide detailed information and personalized offers, and follow up with SMS messages to drive immediate action, such as limited-time discounts or event reminders.
11. Gamification: Making Emails Fun and Interactive
Gamification adds an element of fun and interactivity to your email marketing campaigns. Incorporate game-like mechanics, such as scratch cards, spin-to-win wheels, or puzzles, to create a sense of excitement and engagement. By rewarding participants with exclusive discounts, prizes, or points, you can encourage them to interact with your emails and strengthen their connection with your brand.
12. Data-Driven Insights for Email Optimization
Leverage the power of data analytics to gain valuable insights into your email campaigns. Analyze metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates to identify trends and patterns. Use A/B testing to experiment with different email elements, such as subject lines, CTAs, and visuals, and optimize your campaigns based on data-driven findings to continuously improve your email marketing performance.
13. Embracing User-Generated Content
User-generated content (UGC) can be a valuable asset in your email marketing strategy. Encourage your audience to share their experiences, reviews, or creative content related to your brand. Incorporate UGC in your emails to showcase social proof, foster a sense of community, and establish trust with your subscribers.
14. Emojis: Adding Emotional Appeal to Emails
Emojis have become an integral part of online communication, and incorporating them into your emails can add emotional appeal and expressiveness. Use emojis strategically to convey tone, enhance subject lines, or highlight important elements in your email content. However, use them sparingly and ensure they align with your brand’s voice and the context of your message.
As email marketing continues to evolve, exploring innovative channels becomes imperative to achieve success and engage with your audience effectively. By leveraging social media platforms, chatbots, video marketing, mobile messaging apps, personalization, influencers, interactive content, voice assistants, SMS marketing, gamification, data-driven insights, user-generated content, and emojis, you can breathe new life into your email campaigns and establish a stronger connection with your subscribers.
- How can I integrate social media with my email marketing efforts?
- You can encourage your email subscribers to connect with you on social media platforms by including social media icons and links in your emails. Additionally, you can create exclusive content for your social media channels and promote it through your email campaigns.
- What are the benefits of incorporating chatbots into email marketing?
- Chatbots can provide instant and personalized customer support, answer FAQs, and guide users through the sales funnel. By integrating chatbots into your emails, you can enhance the user experience and foster engagement.
- How can video marketing enhance email campaigns?
- Videos can capture the attention of your audience and deliver messages in a more engaging and memorable way. By incorporating videos in your emails, you can increase click-through rates, conversions, and overall engagement.
- Why is personalization important in email marketing?
- Personalization allows you to tailor your emails to individual recipients, making them more relevant and compelling. This leads to higher open rates, click-through rates, and conversions, as well as improved customer satisfaction.
- How can I leverage user-generated content in my email marketing strategy?
- Encourage your audience to share their experiences, reviews, or creative content related to your brand. Incorporate user-generated content in your emails to showcase social proof and foster a sense of community and authenticity.


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Emile Hirsch’s newest movie, Lone Survivor, is filled with lots of long, ponderous voiceovers espousing platitudes about the triumph of the human spirit and the will to fight, and tons of aggro rhetoric that seems ripped right from gym class. There is also a gunfight that lasts for close to a half-hour and is choreographed like a video of someone playing Call of Duty. But talking to Hirsch, who’s starred in thoughtful movies like Into the Wild and engaging movies like Speed Racer, gives the impression that Lone Survivor wasn’t made out of aesthetic advancement. It was made because it needed to be told on the behalf of those who lost their lives during a failed SEAL mission to capture terrorists in Afghanistan.
When I talk to Hirsch in a hotel room at the Mandarin Oriental, his conviction is almost palpable. It’s surely convenient to have a star who can speak so earnestly about the movie’s intentions, but listening to his story, it’s impossible to not feel a little swayed by his righteousness. Hirsch is a new father, which I thought might’ve accounted for some new perspectives about life; surprisingly, he was most reticent to talk about that. Instead, we talked about the movie, the chances of a Speed Racer sequel, his life as a former teen idol, and more.
The first thing I was wondering is that this seems like kind of a departure compared with some of the movies you’ve been in, like Into the Wild and Speed Racer. How did you get involved with this?
Pete [Berg, the director] told me “no,” to my face originally when we talked about it. He flat out told me, “No. Listen man, you aren’t the guy. You’re not right for it physically,” and I felt that he was wrong. I wanted to portray Danny Dietz so much, and so I started calling him and emailing him, and I started eating more and gaining weight and working out. Eventually he put me in a pro-camp that he selected to test me with T.R. Goodman at Gold’s Gym. He still didn’t give me the role, and he still said it probably wasn’t gonna happen, but I started going. I basically had to do whatever he said to even be in contention. He was still meeting other actors. So I went six days a week at 6AM for three and a half months for training, and it wasn’t about the second or third month that—of everyday, six days a week—finally even him giving me the offer on the movie. My agent was like, “This is crazy. This is a bad move. You’re not safe in this move.” I said, “I don’t care. I gotta see what’s gonna happen. I can’t quit this.”
You talked about wanting to play Danny so much. What was it that made you so insistent?
I had read the book Lone Survivor and Danny was so unique. He was an artist and he wasn’t your traditional G.I. Joe guy. This was a guy who drew anime. He originally wanted to be a ninja. He was an atypical guy, and I guess I identified with him. He wasn’t a loud guy. He was kind of a quiet guy, an intense guy, but he had a lot of soul and he had a lot of love. I admired the courage that he had, and I mourned the loss that his death brought.
Since you trained with real SEALS, what was the environment on set like? The movie is very emphatic about all these dudes and all their beards.
We were all dipping, like chewing tobacco and stuff, hanging out, just joking around. And then those switches would just get flipped, and it was like, “Alright. It’s all business. Where’s your gun? Where’s your weapon system? Let’s get into position. Let’s fucking do this.” It was an exhilarating environment to be a part of. But it was also really sad because a lot of these tragic scenes in the battle, these guys had been through all that. So I’d see the toughest, most badass guys tearing up at times, walking off, and having cries by themselves. It brings it back home that this isn’t just a movie.
How many of your own stunts did you do in the movie?
Some of the stuff I did, but I have to give a lot of credit to Kevin Scott, the stunt coordinator and his team of guys. These guys are some of the most incredible stunt guys I have ever seen, and the stunts that they did are—for an actor to try to take credit away from these guys would be a fucking crime. These guys are geniuses and not only are they incredibly physically coordinated and talented, but they sacrifice their bodies a lot for what they did. One guy shattered his ribs and punctured his lung. It’s not CGI, these guys just threw themselves down these cliffs. When you see it, you can tell that it’s not a special effect. I think one of the reasons why Lone Survivor is so powerful is because when those cliff falls happen, we can tell that’s real. You can tell that they are really falling down those cliffs and that those are human beings.
Switching gears for a second, you are a new father now. Congrats.
Have you found yourself lapsing into any sort of dad behaviors—telling bad jokes or falling asleep at inopportune times?
Well I always tell bad jokes anyways, so now I just have an excuse for it. I think it affects everybody differently. Maybe some guys start telling better jokes. It’s not very likely though.
As a former teen heartthrob, did you ever have a crush on another teen heartthrob?
A crush on another teen heartthrob? [long pause] Strangely enough, I think I liked a lot of girls that were doing it, but I don’t know if… I’ve always thought Kristin Stewart was just adorable. I felt that she was really sweet in Into the Wild, and she was really great. Seeing her in all those Twilight movies, she’s just so stunning. I think that’s the closest to a crush on a teen heartthrob that I’ve had. Or did you mean dudes?
What are the odds of a Speed Racer sequel happening?
Zero. That movie lost 200 million dollars.
Damn. That sucks. I really liked that movie.
Thank you. I loved the movie, too. I think it’s fucking hilarious and fun. It’s one of those movies that had visionary filmmakers behind it, but for whatever reason, it lost 200 million dollars. So, we probably won’t make a sequel. I love the Wachowskis though.I’m really looking forward to Jupiter Ascending, their next movie.
I heard that you’re playing John Belushi.
Yeah, I am.
Are you playing fat John Belushi?
It’s gonna be early John Belushi but, you know, yeah.
So what’s your method for gaining weight?
I haven’t really started it yet. So I’ll probably explore a lot of different options.
It’s a different type of gaining weight than getting in shape for Lone Survivor.
Yeah, it’s a whole different ball game.
How did you get involved with that?
They just called me, and I met with the director. I thought it was a great script and we’ll see what happens. It’s sort of one of those things where I realized everyone’s got a fascination with it. But I try to dodge every question when people ask me about Belushi because I don’t wanna say anything before I make it. It’s almost like a magician talking about a magic act before he does it. I wanna wait and then make it. You understand, probably? I understand why people are so interested. It’s John Belushi. The guy is incredible.
Outside of a filming environment, could you beat your Lone Survivor costar Taylor Kitsch in a foot race?
No, well, me and him actually raced. The last part of the race, that last final shot of the two of us running, all the crew was putting money down. It was like a full-blown sprint race. It was probably 100 yards. Pete put a lot of money down on me. Pete lost some money on me. I have never ran faster in my entire life than in that shot in the movie. Never. I was in the best shape of my life, and I was fucking running as hard as I could. Taylor, I gotta give it to him, he’s an incredible fucking athlete. The guy is a physical fucking specimen.
Is there an old haircut you’ve had that you wish could be banished from the Internet’s memory?
Let me think here. Yeah, just the cheesy 80’s hair. Which now I love, like ironically. I had really cheesy 80’s hair in Prince Avalanche, which is just awesome. It’s like Kurt Russell feathered. But there’s a couple of pictures where I’m like, “Man, that’s corny!” But at the same time, if you sit around looking at pictures of your old hairstyles from years ago, you probably need to get your head examined versus your hair.


text: Salt Lake City, UT: Green Cat Press, 2009. First edition. Broadside that meaures 17.5" wide by 11.5" high. One of 110 copies. Designed and and with an illustration by Susan Makov. A very fine copy. Signed by both Hirshfield and Makov. An attractive broadside from this acclaimed poet and essayist.


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Culinary experience: a tasting menu with ecological, local and seasonal food
On-site, with prior booking.
Would you like to taste a menu put together by healthy, sustainable groups? Let yourself be seduced by their culinary proposals. Come, taste, and become part of the change.
When designing the menu, we took the following into account:
- The Mediterranean diet as the basis for the project: seasonal vegetables, legumes and fish.
- The food offered to us by the producers of local, seasonal ecological produce.
- The dishes have been designed with culinary combinations, in order to enjoy the territory's food, produced using healthy culinary techniques.
The menu is cooked by eighteen chefs who belong to the network; we are from Catalonia, Valencia, Aragon, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and Galicia.
We serve the menu accompanied by the producers who supplied the vegetables, legumes, oil, wine and fish. We will also be accompanied by a manager of short-circuit marketing, a nutritionist and an educator; we would like you to meet all of the people who make the change of model possible in our groups, a strategic sector for furthering this change in the food model.
- Cream of sweet potato with hen-of-the-wood mushrooms
- Raw vegetable salad with pomegranate and orange vinaigrette
- Chickpea hamburger with spinach and young garlic sauce
- Beetroot pie with carob sauce
We hereby inform you that we cannot guarantee that the meals served during this event are free of substances that may cause some type of allergy or food intolerance.


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EDIT: This location is closed, but I mean, you can find one of these elsewhere and they’re all the same.
Though rare in Southern California, Fuddrucker’s is a pretty common burger chain with an uncanny name. The Fuddrucker’s I found was in the Century City mall’s food court, sandwiched among many fancier looking places. After a short perusal of the other restaurants, Fuddrucker’s became my top unvegan option.
One thing that is unique to Fuddrucker’s is that that they put no toppings or condiments on your burger. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger knowing that they wouldn’t be putting any terrible vegetables on it. Rather, once the burger is served, there is a virtual cornucopia of toppings to add to the burger. Sadly, most of these were vegetables and no good to me.
I added only ketchup, but I also found that they had a pump full of cheese sauce. I assumed (rightly so) that this would be a good addition to my the fries and burger in my meal.
The burger itself was really just decent. It was freshly prepared, which was nice, but didn’t compare to a place like Fatburger. The main selling point was the choice of toppings or, in my case, the choice to not use toppings.


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Our Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre are organically grown in several small vineyard blocks high above Sonoma Valley on a sun-washed western slope of the Mayacamas Mountains. These blocks comprise a tiny part of our 100-acre ranch, which borders and shares red, iron-oxide volcanic soils with our neighbor, the highly acclaimed Monte Rosso Vineyard, a source of superb wines for well over a century. We have situated our vines in the perfect spots for each variety. The Syrah and Grenache are planted on the upper property, in a block we call Bobcat Run, which lies in a cool hollow open to the southwest, with rows running north/south for good sun and warmth without excessive exposure. The Mourvedre, a slower ripening variety, is on a steep and rocky sliver of hillside with thin, well-drained soil and heavy exposure to the sun.
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Walmart Black Friday starts 8 p.m. Thanksgiving. Should you shop that early?
Walmart is moving the start of its Black Friday sale up two hours, to 8 p.m. Walmart's early start could mean that Thanksgiving Day is poised to become a major shopping holiday in its own right.
As Walmart goes, so goes the busiest shopping day of the year.
The retail giant revealed its Black Friday ad and plans Thursday, two weeks before Thanksgiving. The news isn't so much the deals themselves, (though there are a few headliners, including a Vizio 60-inch smart TV with built-in WiFi for $688, and an iPad 2 plus a $75 Wal-mart gift card for $399).
The bigger story is the timing. This year, Walmart will open its doors for Black Friday shopping at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving – a full 2 hours earlier than last year. And to keep early-bird shoppers in the stores, deals will be introduced in three waves: 8 pm for toys, video games and gaming systems, home, and apparel; 10 p.m. for name-brand electronics, including Nook e-readers, Nikon cameras, and Samsung HDTVs; and 5 a.m. Friday for the rest, including jewelry, tires, and a few extra TVs.
Additionally, Walmart is offering a guarantee on three of the more popular items, including the iPad 2, for customers in line at the stores between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
“If any of these items happen to sell out before 11 p.m. local time, Walmart will offer a Guarantee Card for the item which must be paid for by midnight and registered online,” read Walmart’s press statement. “The product will then be shipped to the store where it was purchased for the customer to pick up before Christmas.”
Walmart is a perennial Black Friday sales leader, with enough clout to influence how other retailers capitalize on the massive earning potential of the holiday shopping season. The discount retailer’s early start, then, could mean that Thanksgiving Day is transitioning to a shopping holiday in its own right.
But, assuming Walmart is successful, the shift probably won’t happen industry-wide until next year, predicts Dan de Grandpre, CEO and editor-in-chief of dealnews.com. “Walmart has been the leader for seven or eight years. At this point, it's too late for other stores to play catch-up,” he says. “Most [other retailers] already have their schedules scoped out, and it's difficult for a large chain to schedule overtime [for workers] on such short notice. With Walmart, you see what’s going to be more typical next year.”
Hints of widespread Thanksgiving eve shopping could already be seen in 2011, when Walmart opened at 10 p.m. before Black Friday (Toys R Us, in a bit of one-upmanship, opened up at 9 p.m. JCPenney, meanwhile, did not open until 4 a.m. on Friday and had a disappointing holiday season, de Grandpre points out.
But the shift into Thursday has its limits, since Thanksgiving itself is chiefly about eating and spending time at home with family, he says. “There is going to be some fine-tuning over the next few years to figure out what the right timing is. They can pull off 8 p.m., and maybe 6 p.m., but probably not noon. There will be a cutoff point where it is less effective.”
What’s more, Walmart is getting tougher to compete with on price alone. Its biggest competitor has long been Amazon, whose online status and low overhead allowed it the flexibility to match and beat almost any price Walmart could throw out. But unlike previous years, Amazon is now required to pay sales tax in several states, including New York and California (with more to follow). That will make price-matching more difficult than it has been in the past. And most customers have to pay shipping.
“Amazon is going to keep competitors on their toes, but there is no substitute for a complete store experience,” Mr. de Grandpre says. “If people can get it that day, they’ll go ahead and get it from Walmart.”
So which customers should wolf down their turkey dinners and line up at 8 p.m.?
“You really need to want the product pretty badly,” de Grandpre says. “Consistently, Walmart specials on Black Friday have been available online, so most people can casually shop online and get most of the same deals. And last year, most things were available with free shipping or 97-cent shipping.”


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Beginning Techniques in Flameworking - Virtual online sessions available soon!
Melanie is a master flamework sculpture artist who resides in St. Petersburg, FL. She will be teaching a flameworking class at the Morean Museum starting in January, 2022. This weekly, 3 hour session for 4 weeks, is an introduction to solid, flameworked sculpture techniques and torch work. She will introduce you to set up safety procedures, materials and glass, how to use gravity with use of arm and hand positioning, and the beginning techniques to make a small sculpture. Everyone will be allowed to work and progress at their own pace, but by the end of the 4 week session you will have the opportunity to hopefully make a few of your own pieces to take home!
Limit 4 persons. Evening classes, 6 -9pm
Materials, glass, safety wear, and tools will be provided by the Morean Museum. If you wear glasses, please let us know so we can provide clip on style of lenses for use over your glasses.
Age limit: 17 years of age. Wear comfortable, close toed shoes and light clothing, it does get warm! Please sign up online at https://moreanartscenter.org/hot-shop/
In case you missed it...... in April, VoyageTampa magazine interviewed me about my life and journey with flameworking and as an artist! Read the interview here.
At my home studio creating sea grasses for a Flamingo and Ibis piece and celebrating 30 years of flameworking!
Adding a glass fin to an angelfish
Demonstration at the Morean, Feb. 2020
My flamework glass sculptures and jewelry are made with Pyrex (borosolicate) glass rods. The pieces are sculpted in an oxygen/ propane flame, and trimmed with 22kt gold. All pieces are delicate, but durable, one-of-a-kind designs that are set in natural corals, shells, and stones that represent the local area.
Art Expo is a charming gallery located in the heart of St. Pete Beach on historic Corey Avenue. For several years they have displayed and sold a wide variety of my work including sealife sculptures on coral, freestanding pieces, and jewelry. This store is located close to my home and I am able to deliver custom items quickly if ordered through this location.
Suncatcher’s Dream is located in the Olde Sanibel Shoppes and offers a beautiful and unique selection of affordable gifts handcrafted by artists from Sanibel and across the United States. They have been carrying my work for over 10 years and I've become great friends with the owner.
Friendly owners and staff with amazing customer service! Check them out when heading to southwest Florida!
Antonia's Boutique & Gifts, a Florida resort retailer established in 2013, is located in the heart of historic GreekTown - Tarpon Springs, Florida.
They carry a variety of my sealife designs, including an exclusive line of sponge divers and sponge diver helmets! I've known the owners since 1996 when I worked as a flamework glass artist on the sidewalk for a couple of years next to their store learning the tricks of the trade. A great family owned store with wonderful customer service! Visit them next time you are in town!
This store is located on the west side of St. Armands circle, Sarasota, FL. They have been carrying my work for many, many years and offer a wide variety of small sculpture and some jewelry. Friendly staff is familiar with me and my technqiues, so please ask them when visiting the store.
A fabulous bead shop & gift store offering a unique selection of local art, including a small variety of my sealife sculptures on coral. Located on Gulf Blvd in Indian Rocks Beach. They offer over 500 hand made items created by over 50 local artists. Go and visit Island Cove Beads today!
Opened in 2000 in Pass-A-Grille, the historic section of St. Pete Beach, Florida, right down the street from the famous Hurricane restaurant. Opened by a group of seven local artists whose mission was to share in the privileges and responsibilities of presenting and selling their artwork. When available, A Little Room for Art offers my smaller sized sculptures on coral, and some jewelry.


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Remember Rochester’s Paul Bunyan statue? Where did it go?
It’s National Paul Bunyan Day.
At one point, a giant Paul Bunyan statue called Rochester home.
Made of fiberglass and standing nearly 30 feet tall, it went up during the early 1960s at the corner of North and Nash streets, later was moved to Nash Street and Hudson Avenue and was a cultural touchstone/landmark for people who grew up here during the era.
Actually, during the 1960s and 70s, a company called International Fiberglass turned out thousands of these statues, known as “Muffler Men,” for display along highways and in front of businesses, according to roadsideamerican.com.
Rochester’s Muffler Man, located near a gas station, is long gone. (Although the post it was attached to still stands at Nash and Hudson.)
But every time we post this 1967 photo of it to the Democrat and Chronicle site or the D&C Facebook page, people chime in with all sorts of theories about the statue's fate: It’s in Atlanta.
It’s in the Syracuse area. It was hit by lightning. And so on.
In recent weeks, we have scoured our archives and reached out to sources we thought could tell us exactly what happened to the statue.
Those people shared their stories, none of which align with previous ones we have heard, and we weren't able to confirm any of them.
We can say that they don’t end well for the statue.
If you have information on its whereabouts, please send me an email.

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Supporting girls and women in Cameroon with scholarships for education.Published April 2018
A2Empowerment is a charity that provides educational scholarships and support to girls and women to increase their knowledge and empower themselves to lead healthier, more productive lives.
Since its founding in 2008, the company has awarded over 1,200 educational scholarships to young women in Cameroon. Recipients are chosen based on need and merit, with a priority placed on selecting girls in the later years of high school when they are at a high risk of dropping out.
This year, they are supporting 263 students and approximately $75 will cover tuition (per student), fees and books for a year of school. All company overhead costs have been covered by the company co-founders, so the full amount of all donations is put towards scholarships. The project is set up as a Peace Corps Partnership Project, so all funding is strictly monitored by the Peace Corps and A2Empowerment.
Scholarship recipients are expected to meet monthly with their mentors and other scholarship recipients in their area to report on their academic progress and to discuss topics, like heath and wellness. In addition, the scholarship recipients serve as role models by volunteering in their communities, for example to tutor younger students, as part of the Community Contribution required for all Peace Corps Partnership Projects
In addition, the recipients serve as role models by volunteering to tutor younger students as part of the Community Contribution required for all Peace Corps Partnership Projects.
For more information about A2Empowerment's mission, visit them at: www.a2empowerment.com