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Los Angeles actress Jasmin Savoy Brown has come a long way from her Springfield roots, where her first role at age 4 was as Betsy Ross in a play with the Twin Rivers Baptist Church.
At 23, with a bubbly lightheartedness and charisma, Brown still exudes the down-to-earth spirit that tends to distinguish Oregonians from urbanites in Southern California. Though she has starred in several major productions, most notably as Evie in the HBO supernatural drama “The Leftovers,” she makes sure that her simple love of acting takes priority over cultivating a Hollywood image.
“Acting isn’t the same thing as having a big Instagram following or being really popular on Twitter or being the hottest girl at the party,” she said.
Brown’s film career spans the spectrum, from the harrowing plot of “The Leftovers” to the comedy police sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
“I really love everything,” she said. “My goal is to not get stuck in one particular genre.”
She is appearing in the new TNT drama “Will,” which follows William Shakespeare’s rise to fame in 16th-century England. Brown plays Emilia Bassano, a noblewoman and theater lover who helps to save and eventually joins Shakespeare’s theater troupe.
Brown said that the role is the first time she has played a character based on a real person. Bassano was the first woman in England to publish a book of her poetry. Some scholars also argue that she represents The Dark Lady, Shakespeare’s mistress, whom he alluded to in several of his most famous sonnets.
To prepare for the role, Brown pored over historical documents and familiarized herself with some of Bassano’s poetry.
“I was able to draw from her real life and real work to connect with her and create this character,” she said.
“Girl with broken arm”
Brown spent her formative years acting in the Willamette Valley, 900 miles from its San Fernando counterpart.
She got her first paid role at 8, starring in a teacher training video as “girl with broken arm.” She said the role required her to lie on the ground, cold and caked in makeup, for four hours. “It was the best four hours of my life,” she said.
Not long after, she went to see her first show at the Hult Center.
“That is what changed my life,” she said.
The show was “The Music Man,” and it featured a young girl who immediately inspired Brown. “I always knew I loved performing and acting, but I don’t think I realized until that point that it was something that I could pursue,” she said.
She went on to perform in as many acting gigs as she could find, whether as a student at Springfield High School or with larger productions such as the Portland Shakespeare Project.
Brown said that her time in Oregon taught her a lot about maneuvering the film industry’s glam and fashion. “There’s a sense of being grounded that comes from growing up in the Pacific Northwest,” she said. “I don’t care if I’m in the nicest outfit, and I don’t wear makeup all the time.”
Instead, Brown wants to use her acting career to travel and build relationships with people across the globe. So far, filming has taken her abroad to Wales, England, and Australia.
“If I can travel the world on someone else’s dime, you can count me in,” she said.
Brown uses those experiences outside of her own L.A. bubble to hone her craft. “Being an artist and an actress, it’s really important to make sure I’m exposed to worlds and situations that are different from my own,” she said.
It is that mindset that took Brown from her home in Springfield to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Her journey to the big screen seems like a Hollywood plot in its own right.
Following a higher purpose
When Brown made the jump to the California city by herself at 19, she said she had nothing but faith to help guide her.
“I moved here with $2,000, found a place on Craigslist, and I just drove down,” she said.
For the first few months, Brown said she did not even have enough money to stream the shows that she was auditioning for. Still, the struggles of a starving artist never phased her. “I had no fear in the world because I knew it was meant to be,” she said.
While adjusting to L.A. celebrity life was quite a culture shock — she could not believe tie-dye birthday parties are not ubiquitous — she has managed to keep her Oregon roots strong.
“I’d rather just be with my friends, with people I love on a hike than going to some party,” she said.
Still, she has learned that some parties are important places for meeting other actors and getting connections with future roles.
Brown stars in the indie movie “Lane 1974,” which will release online Sept. 26. She also just wrapped up shooting season three of the Netflix show “Love,” which will come out next year.
Though she still loves acting, lately Brown has picked up a side project using one of her other artistic talents.
“I really want to focus on music,” she said.
She has studied violin for seven years and is teaching herself the piano and guitar. She plans to release an album within the year, drawing from the simple yet powerful songs of Sara Bareilles, one of Brown’s favorite singers.
“It’s something different, but something I need to do,” she said of the album.
Looking ahead to the fast-paced, sometimes tumultuous life of an actress and musician, Brown is confident that continuing to have faith and taking things one step at a time will continue to open new doors for her.
“If I have a purpose higher than myself that is guiding me, then it’s not as scary,” she said. “I know I’ll be fine.”
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I am traveling today. A road trip through the desert of Arizona. I am not much of a desert girl. I have spent too many years living in the snow and ice. Although, I can’t say I crave getting to the hot desert weather, I do love Saguaro cactus.
Today, as I pass all these crazy cacti flying past my car window, they are reminding me to notice the beauty in sharp, edgy, and unique things. Not always the easiest things to be around, but they are pretty cool anyway.
Here’s to finding your Friday Flow with the prickly things in your life. Where can you shift from feeling the pain to noticing the beauty? Even if just a sliver of recognition toward the unique experience it is giving you right now.
Change your perspective … change your mind.

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From 4th December, private consult fees will apply on Sunday and Public Holidays. Please enquire at reception for more information or view our Fee Schedule
Christmas HoursWe are CLOSED 24th December - 26th December, and New Years Days. Normal operating hours otherwise.
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Welcome to Lane Cove Doctors Medical Centre!
Lane Cove Doctors Medical Centre is NOW OPEN. We are a bulk billing family medical practice open 7 days including weekend Saturday and Sunday. We accept appointments by phone or online booking and walk-in consultations. We have Australian trained GP doctors, nurse, onsite pathology and allied health all under one roof for your convenience.
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Tennis: Nadal recovering well from back complaint, tests show
Published on Feb 5, 2014 6:00 AM
MADRID (REUTERS) - Rafa Nadal is recovering well from the back problem that wrecked his Australian Open final last month and plans to start training again on Thursday in his native Mallorca, his team said on Tuesday.
World number one Nadal lost to Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in the Melbourne final, preventing the Spaniard drawing level on 14 grand slam singles titles with American Pete Sampras.
Nadal had more tests in Barcelona on Monday and his team said in a statement they were "satisfactory and showed favourable progress".
"The player began gym work today and a decision on when he is able to start competing again will depend on his adaptation on the court in coming days," they added.
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We reopen on 12th April and look forward to welcoming you soon.
BOOK ARRIVAL TIME SPACES UP TO 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
You can reserve arrival time spaces from 60 days in advance up to day of visit, subject to availability. If booking on day of visit it must be at least 1 hour before published latest entry time.
GREAT NEWS - No advance payment is required, you purchase your tickets on arrival. Important: on-site we are only taking card payments.
BOOK AND SAVE - your email confirmation will include a discount voucher for £1.00 off full gate prices. Get a further 75p off per person for groups of 4 or more.
WHY BOOK? - Aside from receiving a discount voucher, booking arrival spaces helps us to spread out visitors, essential during the pandemic, and it makes the visit more enjoyable with far less visitors at any one time. If you do not book and we are at capacity, you will have to wait or come back another day.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.....
Extensive measures have been taken to make sure a visit to the Model Village is enjoyable as always, and as safe as possible for our staff and visitors. Extra extensive cleaning will take place through the day and screens are set up at all serving areas, with hand gels available.
To protect our staff and all customers, you should not visit us if you have, or anyone in your household has, any symptoms of Covid-19 (such as a fever or new and regular cough).
Visitors are able to meet outside, including outdoor attractions, subject to the rule of six, or provided no more than two households are meeting.
We are operating at less than 30% of our normal capacity
The Model Village is an outdoor attraction set in a large 4 acre garden, operating a one-way route. There are distancing markers on the floor throughout the gardens. We have two small indoor exhibits. Visitors are requested not to pass others, but wait for step-aside areas. You can go around as many times as you like.
Visitors are requested not to pass others, but wait for step-aside areas. You can go around as many times as you like.
Face Masks - you do not have to wear a face mask to visit the Model Village gardens, However, you will need to wear a mask to enter and exit the park and to enter our two indoor exhibitions (Anyone over 11 years, except for medical exemptions or if wearing one is likely to cause severe distress).
We are a cashless business and only taking card payments on-site.
Our coffee shop is serving takeaway drinks and light lunches.
The car park adjacent to the Model Village is a council owned and operated pay and display car park, card payments can be made at one of the machines (we do not have any change/coins). They also use pay-by-mobile either using a number to call or if you download the 'RingGo' app.
How long to allow? - The Model Village is set in 4 acres of beautiful gardens and much bigger than many first-time visitors anticipate. We recommend you allow at least 1.5 hours, longer if having refreshments too. Based on customer feedback the typical visit length is between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. As everythng is in miniature and there are lots of 'hidden' gems and animated scenes at time intervals, a quick visit will certainly miss a lot. The longer you take, the more you will see and experience, take a slower pace or consider going around twice!
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In an effort to enhance connectivity, China approved plans to build four mega clusters of data centres in the country’s north and west in order to support the data needs of Beijing and major coastal centres, according to the country’s top state planner on Wednesday.
As such, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced the approval of those data center developments in the northern Inner Mongolia region, northwestern Ningxia region, Gansu province, and southwestern Guizhou province, all of which have the benefit of strong energy supply and good environmental conditions.
The four locations will be using their energy and environmental advantages to set up green and low-carbon mega data centres, the state planner said.
To understand more, the move comes after data centres located in China’s east had a hard time expanding due to limits imposed by local governments on electricity consumption.
Some cities in China’s northern and western regions rich in renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power have already built data centres to serve the economically developed coast.
It is worth mentioning that China had about 74,000 data centres in 2019, accounting for 23 percent of the global total, according to an April report published by Greenpeace, an environmental activist group.
“Data centres and 5G are strategic resources and public infrastructure that support the future economic and social development, while they are also the most crucial part that matters to the new infrastructure’s energy conservation and consumption reduction,” China’s National Development said in a statement.
In addition, the Communist country is home to the world’s largest 5G network and the world’s second-biggest data-centre industry after the U.S. in 2020. In parallel, it considers digital infrastructure as a top priority for boosting employment and economic growth.
But their distant locations have meant the centres have struggled to provide the near-instantaneous retrieval demanded by coastal clients with little tolerance for delays.
However, it is unclear the way China would want to turn western and northern regions such as Ningxia and Gansu, which are 1,000 km (600 miles) from the coast, into actively operating centres of computing power, given the data latency caused by the huge distances to data users in the east.
Data centres particularly employ lots of electricity, hence construction of modern data centres tends to focus on renewable energy, in order to lower long-term power costs.


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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth and is situated in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. It reaches the highest elevation above sea level.
Other notable peaks include K2 in the Karakoram range, Kangchenjunga in the Eastern Himalayas, and Lhotse in the Mahalangur Himal. These mountains are among the top 10 highest in the world and offer breathtaking vistas and challenging climbing experiences. From the striking peaks of the Himalayas to the rugged terrains of the Karakoram, these majestic mountains attract adventurers and nature lovers alike.
Let’s dive deeper into the wonders of these magnificent summits and explore why they continue to captivate people’s imaginations.
1. Mount Everest: Defying Gravity And Reaching Great Heights
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Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth above sea level and is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. It is a symbol of feat and adventure for mountaineers from around the world. The majestic beauty of Mount Everest captivates the senses with its snow-capped peaks and rugged terrain. Scaling this towering mountain is a challenging journey that tests the limits of human endurance and resilience.
The journey to the summit of Mount Everest is an uphill battle against harsh weather conditions, thin air, and treacherous landscapes. Climbers need to acclimatize themselves to the extreme altitude, which poses a significant risk to their health. Despite the risks and difficulties, the allure of conquering this mighty peak is irresistible for those seeking to push the boundaries of human achievement.
2. K2: Conquering The Savage Mountain
When it comes to the top 10 mountains in the world, K2 stands out as one of the most challenging and dangerous peaks to conquer. Known as the Savage Mountain, K2 has a reputation for its treacherous terrain that has claimed the lives of many climbers. Unveiling the mystery of K2, this majestic peak located in the Karakoram range captivates adventurers and mountaineers with its awe-inspiring beauty and formidable challenges.
Legendary climbing expeditions on K2 have left a mark in the history of mountaineering. From the first successful summit in 1954 to the numerous daring attempts that followed, adventurers have pushed the boundaries of human achievement on this iconic peak. Despite its staggering altitude and unpredictable weather conditions, K2 continues to attract thrill-seekers and experienced climbers from around the globe.
3. Kangchenjunga: Where Nature Meets Adventure
Kangchenjunga is a top 10 mountain in the world where nature and adventure converge. With its awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling challenges, it offers a unique experience for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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Exploring the Wonders of Kangchenjunga
An enthralling tale of climbing Kangchenjunga reveals the sheer magnificence of this mountain. Standing as the third highest mountain in the world, Kangchenjunga offers a challenging journey for adventurers seeking thrill and excitement. The cultural significance of Kangchenjunga also adds to its allure. With its location in the eastern part of Nepal and borders with India and Bhutan, the mountain holds deep cultural significance for the local communities. Moreover, Kangchenjunga is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Its diverse ecosystems make it a truly remarkable and precious natural treasure. To witness the wonders of Kangchenjunga is to immerse oneself in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, where adventure and tranquility intersect.
4. Lhotse: The Close Neighbor Of Mount Everest
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, holds a prestigious position in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. Its close neighbor, Lhotse, is also a remarkable peak worth exploring. Lhotse stands at an impressive height, making it the fourth highest mountain globally.
A closer look at Lhotse reveals its breathtaking features. The thrilling ascent to Lhotse’s summit is a remarkable experience for adventurers seeking a challenging climb. The journey to conquer Lhotse is not for the faint-hearted but rewards climbers with awe-inspiring views and a sense of tremendous achievement.
Conquering Lhotse is a remarkable feat that showcases the determination and skill of mountaineers. As they overcome the difficulties and push their limits, they leave an indelible mark on this majestic peak.
5. Makalu: The Sleeping Giant Of The Himalayas
Makalu, known as the Sleeping Giant of the Himalayas, is one of the top 10 mountains in the world. Located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range, Makalu is renowned for its impressive height and challenging climbing routes.
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|Discovering the Raw Beauty of Makalu|
|Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Makalu mountain, a true testament to the grandeur of nature. As the fifth highest peak in the world, Makalu stands tall with its majestic presence in the Himalayas. Its raw, untamed beauty continues to awe and inspire mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike.|
|The Thrills and Challenges of Climbing Makalu|
|Climbing Makalu is not for the faint-hearted. It presents mountaineers with a series of thrilling challenges that push their limits. From treacherous icefalls to harsh weather conditions, every step is an opportunity for growth and exploration. The sense of accomplishment upon reaching the summit of Makalu is unmatched, making it a coveted achievement.|
|The Power and Serenity of Makalu|
|Standing in the presence of Makalu unveils a harmonious blend of power and serenity. The mountain commands respect with its towering peaks and vast glaciers, yet it offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere that captivates all who visit. The breathtaking views from the summit and the surrounding landscape are a reminder of the magnificence of the natural world.|
6. Cho Oyu: The Turquoise Goddess Of The Himalayas
Cho Oyu, standing tall in the Himalayas, captivates adventurers and mountaineers with its mystical charms. This majestic mountain, with its breathtaking turquoise slopes, is truly a goddess among the peaks.
The journey to the summit of Cho Oyu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the top, the view is absolutely awe-inspiring. Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, one can’t help but feel a sense of tranquility and wonder.
Climbing Cho Oyu is not just about conquering a mountain; it’s about camaraderie and adventure. The teamwork, trust, and support among climbers create incredible memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
7. Dhaulagiri: The White Mountain Of Nepal
Standing tall in the majestic Himalayas, Dhaulagiri is a captivating white mountain in Nepal. As one of the top 10 mountains in the world, it offers a challenging and breathtaking experience for adventurers seeking to conquer its snowy peaks.
8. Annapurna: A Trekker’s Paradise
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Mount Everest, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, stands as the highest mountain above sea level on Earth. Its towering presence serves as a testament to the grandeur and awe-inspiring nature of these majestic peaks. Another prominent mountain is Annapurna, a trekker’s paradise nestled in the Himalayas. Annapurna offers a blend of exploration and adventure that enthralls all those who seek to conquer it. Tales of exploration and adventure fill the air, while the Annapurna Circuit draws adventurers from far and wide to embark on the journey of a lifetime. With its breathtaking beauty and challenge, Annapurna truly represents a paradise in the Himalayas.
9. Nanga Parbat: The Killer Mountain
Nanga Parbat: The Killer Mountain
The dread surrounding Nanga Parbat is fueled by its notorious reputation as one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. Its treacherous peaks and unpredictable weather have claimed the lives of numerous climbers throughout history. Its name, “Nanga Parbat,” translates to “Naked Mountain,” and it stands tall at an elevation of 8,126 meters above sea level.
The Dreadful Challenges of Climbing Nanga Parbat
Climbing Nanga Parbat is not for the faint-hearted. Its steep slopes, crevasses, and icefalls present daunting challenges for even the most experienced mountaineers. Plus, the unpredictable weather conditions at such high altitudes can turn deadly in an instant. Many climbers have lost their lives to avalanches, storms, and frostbite on this unforgiving mountain. Only a handful of mountaineers have successfully reached its summit, making it a humbling and awe-inspiring achievement.
The Haunting Mystique of Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat’s allure extends beyond its deadly reputation. Its remote location and untouched beauty have captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries. The surrounding valleys and glaciers provide a breathtaking backdrop to this formidable mountain. Nonetheless, its foreboding presence and the countless stories of failed attempts to conquer it lend an air of mystique that draws adventurers from around the world. Nanga Parbat remains a treacherous and enigmatic symbol of the indomitable human spirit in the face of nature’s raw power.
10. Aconcagua: The Roof Of The Americas
Aconcagua, known as the Roof of the Americas, is a magnificent mountain located in South America. Rising to an impressive height of 6,960 meters, it stands as the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. Aconcagua offers a unique climbing experience that attracts adventurers from all around the globe. The challenging ascent requires physical endurance, technical skill, and a deep respect for the mountain’s power.
Aside from its thrilling climbing opportunities, Aconcagua also holds great historical and cultural significance. The surrounding areas of Aconcagua are rich in history and provide a glimpse into the region’s fascinating past. Exploring the nearby villages and archaeological sites allows visitors to immerse themselves in the unique culture and traditions of the Andean people.
These top 10 mountains in the world offer breathtaking beauty and a challenge for adventure seekers. From the mighty Mount Everest in the Himalayas to the majestic Aconcagua in the Andes, each peak holds its own allure. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or an admirer from afar, these mountains are worth exploring.
So lace up your boots, pack your gear, and embark on a thrilling mountaineering journey to witness the awe-inspiring grandeur of these natural wonders.

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Iowa-raised singer/songwriter Jason Reeves
has been collaborating with Colbie Caillat ever since he met her the day he arrived in Los Angeles. The pair duet on this song of devotion from his 2011 Lovesick
album and she told AOL Music it is her favorite of all his tunes. The Bubbly
singer explained: "The realness in this song opened my eyes with a wake-up call, a beautiful wake-up call. Every person has felt this way before, and should always remember to live honestly. This song even helped inspire my album title 'All Of You.'"

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On Monday I had the opportunity to guest lecture a lab at Bridgewater State University.
As someone that went through the undergrad and grad programs there, I thought it would be cool to go through some stuff that the students are not typically exposed to.
The lab was centered around fitness testing. I opened up talking about how I never really got to use the things that we learned in the class. I have not used an EKG, bike erg, VO2 max, or Wingate test since that class.
I think its important to know what that stuff is but I simply have not used it in the field. Instead, I decided to show the students some things that I found really interesting when I was around their age.
I decided that I wanted to take them through the TPI golf screen. Even though these students were not golfers I was able to teach them about movement and actually training people. They seemed to be mildly interested in it- a huge win because I remember taking labs and hating them.
One of the observations that I noticed in the class was consistent with most people in general. Those with core stability issues struggle with good rotation.
There are a few categories of how core stability can help rotation in the golf swing.
Lateral Core Stability
Golfers need to be able to internally rotate their hips. The trail hip internally rotates on the backswing and the lead hip does on the downswing. Lacking the ability to rotate the hips can result in just about any undesirable swing characteristic.
Lateral core stability has an influence on hip rotation. This is something I stole from Dean Somerset. With athletes I can do a passive hip internal range of motion test, have them perform a couple side planks, and re-test with improvement.
This shows that a golfer that lacks the ability to internally rotate the hips needs more lateral core stability.
Two of the best ways to improve lateral core stability are side planks and single arm carries. The goal is to avoid movement side to side when performing them.
Anterior Core Stability
Just as lateral core stability influences internal rotation, anterior core stability affects external rotation. The lead hip externally rotates on the backswing and the trail hip on the downswing.
Some may think that planks are automatically the best exercise to improve anterior core stability. I like to move one step back and go with supine exercises like deadbugs. Laying on the back actually adds some stability that cannot be accomplished in a plank. I like starting there before moving on to more advanced exercises.
Pelvic control is important for being able to rotate the torso. The upper back must rotate back in the backswing and forward in the downswing.
A pelvic that is locked in extension will limit rotation. This is something that we saw with a lot of the students. Many of them could not move their pelvis and also struggle with rotation and shoulder mobility.
Improving the ability for the pelvis to move will help rotation and give us the chance to hit the ball better.
Supine KB pullover variations are a good place to start. We get to use the ground to ensure stability and we also get some shoulder mobility benefits.
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One of my favorite musicians died 2 days ago. Oscar Peterson was an amazing pianist who always blew me away with his technical ability and his passion for music. He really was one of the best of the last century.
I could try to describe how great he was, but here's a little bit of the man himself from 1977:
He'll be missed, but we have tons of recordings from every part of his career to remind us of his genius.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting in west Charlotte Sunday night, police said.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, officers were called to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Reid Avenue a little before 10 o'clock. When officers got to the scene, they found two people who had been shot. Both victims were rushed to the hospital. One of those two victims died. A third victim was taken to the hospital by a third party.
The victims who died have been identified as 29-year-old Keith Fitzroy Rivera and 28-year-old Kawon Markus Hoover. The other person shot has life-threatening injuries, according to police. .
CMPD has not released any information about a suspect or said if they are searching for a suspect.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and speak to a homicide unit detective. Alternatively, those with information but wish to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers.


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A new Farmers’ Market has opened in Old Bowie and from the looks of it, this will be the Farmers’ Market for Prince Georgian’s who live in Central County. The market will be open every Wednesday through October from 3pm-7pm.
This mid-week market features artisan breads, baked goods, fruits, veggies, 100%grass fed beef, pastured raised chickens, pork, and turkeys, honey, ice cream, and fresh cut flowers. Located in Town Green Park in Historic Old Bowie.
For more information visit: http://www.theshopsofoldbowie.com/ or telephone 301.464.6777


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Hi me again. I just took my sled out for a bit now that we have enough pow to play in (2008 800 dragon). I am currently running 91 octane 10% ethanol. When I first went out I had a bog in the mid range so I plugged in the pink and black wires. That pretty much cleared up that problem but then when I had it wide open for about 5 seconds it bogged on top end. After that, I again unplugged the ethanol circuit wires and tried again. This time it bogged on the top end after about 1 second of wide open. I can't figure out what is going on here. I would really appreciate any in put.

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Meet Zebpay, India s very first mobile Bitcoin wallet
Ahmedabad based Zebpay has launched an Android app for now and is about to embark on iOS spil well.
Since 2008, there have bot two kinds of people te the world &mdash, ones who know about Bitcoins and the ones who don&rsquo,t. There is also a third zuigeling, tho’ a very puny mass of the world population, that actually uses Bitcoins. Of those who know about Bitcoins, most know only about the illegal or dangerous aspects. But love it or hate it, there&rsquo,s no denying that Bitcoins are amongst the most interesting and possibly impactful inventions of this generation. Te fact, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Leon Louw, waterput it aptly when he said, &ldquo,Every informed person needs to know about Bitcoin because it might be one of the world&rsquo,s most significant developments.&rdquo,
This is exactly what Ahmedabad based Zebpay is looking to do. The company today launched Zebpay app for Android. It is the very first mobile Bitcoin wallet te India and perhaps the simplest te the world. Its purpose is to get more people to use Bitcoins and ter order to do so, avoid all the confusion that comes with it. Registering and creating your wallet is spil elementary spil verifying your mobile number through an automated message sent to the mobile.
According to co-founder and CTO Mahin Gupta, the company will presently be bringing offers and promotions into the app. Ter future, Zebpay plans to join mitts with e-commerce websites etc. spil a payment service provider, similar to the Oxigen and PayTM wallets. Only here you will be paying through your Bitcoins.
Presently, Zebpay is going to permit users to buy Flipkart coupons and similar other things from the app. Unlike PayTM tho’, Zebpay is not roped by the rupee. The Zebpay app is a global app, which means you can use it for transactions worldwide, wherever Bitcoins are permitted. That obviously makes for a select few places, but it&rsquo,s a embark nevertheless.
(L-R) Founders Saurabh Agrawal, Mahin Gupta, Sandeep Goenka
Te fact, Zebpay is not going to be making any money for itself right now. Since Bitcoins don&rsquo,t work like traditional banks, the company is buying Bitcoins from sellers and selling them back to you. So, the money you pay to buy Bitcoins, goes to the sellers and not Zebpay. Moreover, traditional banks use customer money for their regular functioning, with the promise to have it ready for the customer whenever they need it. The same is not applicable to Bitcoins, which means Zebpay can not use the Bitcoins ter your account for any transactions. The company is te fact putting all thesis Bitcoins into cold storage, until the user asks to use them.
Lastly, the promotions and offers that the company is providing are discounted for the time being, which means it makes little to no money off them. Zebpay&rsquo,s main revenue source lies te becoming a fucking partner payment service for various websites, which the founders say they&rsquo,re working on right now.
The app itself is very ordinary to use. The Android app can be downloaded from the Play Store, while Zebpay has already submitted the iOS app to Apple spil well. Once downloaded, the user undergoes a WhatsApp like verification process, where a text message is sent to his/hier mobile with the verification code. This completes the verifications process. Presently, adding Bitcoins will require you to create a wallet on iGot.com, but Zebpay plans to permit this through the app itself. The company will ask for a KYC from the customer, following which one can buy Bitcoins directly through the app.
One thing that the three founders often reiterated at the launch wasgoed the Zebpay is a &lsquo,spend wallet&rsquo,. This means it is intended to be an electronic version to your physical wallet. Just like wij keep the bulk of our money te the bankgebouw and carry around physical banknotes for our regular expenses, Zebpay wants you to keep the bulk of your Bitcoins te cold storage, while only the amount you need for regular activities should be carried around ter the wallet.
This makes sense, since the simpleness of the app compromises on security from your end. If you toebijten to lose your phone, then the thief will lightly have access to all your Bitcoins. Zebpay has also waterput a limit on the amount of Bitcoins you can have te your wallet, with maximum transactions of Ten,000 Bitcoins vanaf day and a maximum of 50,000 Bitcoins can be kept te your wallet at any given time. Exceeding this will result ter fines on the user.
Ter the current state of things, Bitcoins hasn&rsquo,t received much more than bad press. The cryptographic currency wasgoed recently added spil a payment option for Microsoft&rsquo,s Xbox Live accounts and other big names like Dell, Time Inc and Overstock.com have also announced the same.
That said, 2014 wasn&rsquo,t the best year for Bitcoins and Zebpay is certainly fighting an uphill battle. The problem of a ordinary Bitcoin wallet tho’ is solved, since it doesn&rsquo,t get much simpler than this. Zebpay may lightly get more users to create wallets, but at almost Rs. 20,000 for one Bitcoin, it&rsquo,s going to be difficult.
A good idea for Zebpay would be to be something like a Coinbase for India. E-commerce websites may agree to accepting Bitcoins, if Zebpay can act spil the middleman. This means when a consumer pays te Bitcoins, the middleman will convert them to specie and transfer that to the merchant. Ter that case, Flipkart is actually not dealing te Bitcoins and it&rsquo,s business still takes regular currency. This ter fact is what the big companies like Microsoft, Dell and Overstock are doing spil well.
Attempting to explain technology to my parents. Failing dreadfully.

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Education Minister wants to teach Polish pupils that the European Union is no longer based on the rule of law
Minister of Education Przemysław Czarnek commented on curriculum in Polish schools. During history lessons, pupils will hear about all the events that “are of exceptional importance to the fate of the Polish State”. One such topic is the alleged “evolution of the European Union from an entity that was based on the rule of law to an entity that is not based on the rule of law”. “Education of pride” is to replace “education of shame”.
Appeal of 50 judges from the former, legal NCJ: Dissolve the neo-NCJ, stop appointing neo-judges
On the prosecutor general’s motion to the Constitutional Tribunal regarding the European Convention (case K 7/21)
Under the rule of PiS, Poland could become the last bastion of right-wing populism in the EU
Prosecutor’s office strikes at Iustitia’s president Markiewicz. He is threatened with charges for his appeals to implement the CJEU ruling
Małgorzata Manowska blocks the implementation of an important CJEU judgment

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A fifth of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are earning over $700,000 per year according to a new survey – which also showed that the number of CISOs seeking a new role nearly halved in 2023. Financial services firms were among the highest payers, it revealed.
IANS Research, a Boston-based cybersecurity research and advisory firm, published its 2023 CISO Compensation Benchmark Report this week based on interviews with 660 CISOs (600 in the US and Canada.)
“At a macro level, CISOs had a good year as significant compensation increases continued despite a challenging economic environment,” said Nick Kakolowski, Senior Research Director at IANS, this week.
He added: “On closer inspection, we’re seeing CISOs getting elevated in the business, taking on a larger scope and being exposed to increased liability. Commensurate compensation increases aren’t extending into the middle and lower quartiles of the market. We expect CISOs to seek change as a result – something evidenced in 75% of respondents saying they are considering a job change in the next 12 months….”
CISO salaries: Highest pay goes to…
Perhaps unsurprisingly, those on these generous salaries are typically working for firms that boast annual revenues exceeding $10 billion; have security teams that comprise more than 100 staff members and operate on budgets exceeding $10 million, IANS Research emphasised.
They are also more likely to have technical chops: CISOs with a tech-leaning background earn about 15% higher total compensation than those with a more GRC-leaning background and the highest-paying combination of proven skills is a background that includes product security or app security, the survey determined.
“More than one-third of security budgets are typically dedicated to staff compensation, so when budgets are tightened, it has an effect on CISO compensation. Though we’re still seeing an overall increase in CISO pay, the trends we saw in recent years of high retention packages and large-scale market-adjusted bumps in pay are becoming less common,” stated Steve Martano, a partner and executive recruiter in Artico Search’s cyber practice; the company supported the research.
“Additionally, with less movement in the market, we’re seeing fewer CISOs landing large-scale pay increases by changing companies. Until the market opens up with more options, we recommend that CISOs work on their marketability by strengthening their personal brand, elevating their competence in business acumen and their executive presence to position themselves strongly with prospective employers.”


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Knowledge gained over the past 75 years on enzyme inhibition by small molecules has formed the basis of modern medicine. However, our understanding of how enzymes can be activated by small molecules is far less advanced. This lack of knowledge limits the scope of medicines we can develop. Sirtuins are a family of NAD+- dependent deacetylases that are thought to have evolved to increase an organism's chances of surviving adverse conditions. There are seven mammalian sirtuins, SIRT1-7. SIRT1 is the best studied and coordinates central processes including DNA repair, fatty acid and glucose metabolism, mitochondrial function, hypoxic responses, autophagy, and anti-apoptotic mechanisms. Over 100 SIRT1 activating molecules (STACs), including resveratrol and SRT1720, have been described. These molecules produce similar effects on gene expression and impart a diverse array of health benefits including protection from type II diabetes, obesity, hepatic steatosis, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration. But whether these effects are due to direct SIRT1 activation or an alternative mechanism is hotly debated. Even though STACs were discovered using a variety of assays and different substrates, our preliminary results indicate that there is in fact a common mechanism of activation. We have identified a structured activation domain (AD) in the N-terminus of SIRT1 where these small molecules bind, and in particular one amino acid in this domain (E230) that is required for SIRT1 activation by over 100 STACs both in vitro and in cells. Substituting SIRT1-E230 in primary cells blocks the effects of resveratrol and synthetic STACs indicating that direct activation is a mechanism. We also show that fluorophores linked to SIRT1 substrates enhance activation in vitro because they mimic hydrophobic amino acids in endogenous substrates, such as PGC-1?, FOXO3a, and eIF2a. The identification of a consensus target sequence for activation (X6-K(Ac)[Y,W,F]-X5, X6- K(Ac)X5-[Y,W,F]) has allowed us to predict which substrates will be modulated by SIRT1 activation in vivo. In this study, we will take advantage of these new discoveries to determine mechanistically and structurally how SIRT1 is activated. We will generate primary cells and utilize knock-in mouse with the SIRT1-E230K mutation (E222K in mice) to determine which of the biological effects are due to SIRT1 activation in vivo. Together, these studies are aimed at providing fundamental mechanistic insights into how protein-modifying enzymes recognize specific targets in cells and how their enzymatic activity may be modulated in vivo. This will provide fundamental insights into how complex enzymes work and how they might be targeted by small molecules.
The sirtuins are some of the most mechanistically complicated enzymes known, playing important roles in the body's physiological responses to energy intake and exercise. But whether they can be directly activated by small molecules is hotly debated. This study will make use of a novel SIRT1 mutant we have discovered (hE230K/mE222K), which inhibits SIRT1 activation by small molecules. By assessing the effect of this mutation on SIRT1 structure and the effects of small molecule activators in primary cells and mice carrying this mutation, these studies will elucidate fundamental mechanisms of allosteric enzyme activation and resolve the debate as to whether sirtuins can be targeted directly for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases.
|Mitchell, Sarah J; Madrigal-Matute, Julio; Scheibye-Knudsen, Morten et al. (2016) Effects of Sex, Strain, and Energy Intake on Hallmarks of Aging in Mice. Cell Metab 23:1093-1112|
|Van Meter, Michael; Simon, Matthew; Tombline, Gregory et al. (2016) JNK Phosphorylates SIRT6 to Stimulate DNA Double-Strand Break Repair in Response to Oxidative Stress by Recruiting PARP1 to DNA Breaks. Cell Rep 16:2641-2650|
|Schultz, Michael B; Sinclair, David A (2016) Why NAD(+) Declines during Aging: It's Destroyed. Cell Metab 23:965-966|
|Wu, Lindsay E; Sinclair, David A (2016) Restoring stem cells - all you need is NAD(.). Cell Res 26:971-2|
|Bonkowski, Michael S; Sinclair, David A (2016) Slowing ageing by design: the rise of NAD(+) and sirtuin-activating compounds. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 17:679-690|


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Not trying to be a troll (seriously), but given that you have a degree in mechanical engineering from MIT, no less, not to mention that you're the founder of Instructables, I must say I am a bit disappointed in the level of engineering prowess that seems to have gone into the design of your "treadmill desk." Your treadmill desk appears to consist of a stock treadmill which has merely been placed against a wall, beneath a shelf. Really?I'll grant that the wooden hutch-type-thing on which you've placed your keyboard appears to be a DIY project, but I was expecting ... I dunno ... more


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Inspired Generations Holding Hands Large Serving Bowl
The Holding Hands Bowl, however, sends a message of friendship and hospitality & making it ideal for your next family get-together or party! Sand-cast from aluminium, its textured interior gives way to a lustrous, shapely exterior, with a pair of salad servers that rest together in the bowl with linked fingers. Now you can see where it got its name from, can't you? Holding Hands Small Serving Bowl features: Designed in the USA. Handcrafted from food-safe aluminium. Bright, hand-polished exterior. Suitable for serving both hot and cold foods. Hand wash recommended. Width: 12.2" / Depth: 18" / Height: 5"
Inspired Generations is a unique collection of serveware and gifts created by designer Robin Cohen from Chicago. Robin creates whimsical pieces many with the theme of love. Her pieces bring a smile to your face. The pieces are made of a combination of metals and will not tarnish. Serving pieces are all food safe.

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Until he saw Paddy McAloon’s living quarters, Thomas Dolby didn’t fully comprehend the massive undertaking he was about to shoulder.
McAloon and the rest of the ‘80s British pop band Prefab Sprout had invited Dolby to produce their next record after listening to him on a BBC radio show gush about a song they’d recorded. Everything else Dolby critiqued that day was rubbish.
“That was myself and a couple of BBC DJs, and I sat through three-quarters of an hour of songs that I hated,” recalls Dolby, talking about his first introduction to band. “I had nothing good to say about any of them.
Then on came a Prefab Sprout song called “Don’t Sing,” and [I] fell in love with it from the get-go.”
It turned out, Prefab Sprout was listening. “After hearing me,” says Dolby, “they got in contact with me to say they were convinced [I was] going to rip [them] to shreds (laughs). And they said, ‘Incidentally, we’re looking for a producer for our new album, and are you interested?’”
Dolby was, but first, he needed to hear the songs they intended for what was to become a landmark record in Brit-pop history, 1985’s Steve McQueen. At the time, the band didn’t have a tape to play for Dolby, so “ … they invited me up to their house in the north of England to listen to a bunch of songs that Paddy was considering. At the time, he lived in a tiny bedroom that was not much bigger than the bed, and the mattress was [surrounded] with stacks of hundreds and hundreds of songs. And he would pull out a stack at a time, and he’d read the lyrics, and he had some chord notations at the top so that he could strum along with the songs.”
McAloon’s poetry stunned Dolby, and out of about 50 songs he heard that visit “ … there was at least a dozen that I thought were really stellar.”
Prolific to a fault and often compared to such revered songwriters as Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello, McAloon, born in 1957, has been crafting gilded pop confections since he was a teenager. His crowning achievement was Steve McQueen, a record that pricked U.K. ears with the slightest of melodic stings and wistful lyrics that could break the hardest hearts with their poignancy and insight.
A Legacy Edition of the album, digitally remastered by Dolby, was released Aug. 7 by Sony/BMG Music Entertainment. A second disc of newly arranged acoustic tracks from Steve McQueen is included, along with detailed liner notes and rare photos. Getting the reissue finished was a long ordeal fraught with unexpected problems.
Two years ago, as the 20th anniversary of Steve McQueen’s release approached, McAloon began work on the project. Originally, the thought was to package demo versions of Steve McQueen tracks with Dolby’s remastered version, but that idea was squashed in favor of spare, gutted alternate versions that reveal the naked beauty of Paddy’s pop sensibilties.
“Those demos are out there on the Internet anyway, and they’re not very good,” says Prefab Sprout bassist Martin McAloon, Paddy’s younger brother. “They’re just sort of rough sketches on the guitar.”
Then, Paddy developed health problems that caused delays.
“My brother started on the project and, along with it, he developed, over a period of time, a hearing condition,” says Martin. “And what was originally intended as something that would be very easy to produce and put out became an 18-month trek through the Andes by the sounds of it.”
Now that it’s out, the world can hear what it missed the first time around. Formed in 1977 by the McAloon brothers, Prefab Sprout caught the ear of British radio legend John Peel with its single, “Lions In My Own Garden (Exit Someone).” In March 1984, the band, which included vocalist Wendy Smith, released its first album, Swoon, a batch of clever, quirky songs full of odd pop twists and turns.
Prefab Sprout entered the studio with Dolby, and a new drummer, Neil Conti, in tow, in the summer of 1985, with Dolby having selected the tracks himself from Paddy’s extensive back catalog of songs. Tabbing Dolby for Steve McQueen helped streamline the band’s sound, as Dolby fleshed out the arrangements with full-bodied keyboards.
Some, including members of Prefab Sprout, have said the album is as much Dolby’s as it is Paddy’s. Dolby disagrees.
“I think I was just a producer,” says Dolby. “I don’t think The Beatles’ albums were George Martin’s.”
After Steve McQueen was released, it took months for it to catch on with the listening public. In fact, it wasn’t until the third single, the gorgeous “When Love Breaks Down,” that a song from the record cracked the U.K. Top 25. Over there, the album reached No. 21 on the charts and stayed for 35 weeks.
In the U.S., the album never caught on. Problems with its title didn’t help as the Steve McQueen estate balked at the title, forcing the label to change it to Two Wheels Good. Among other pristine singles, the breathtaking “Johnny Johnny” (originally titled “Goodbye Lucille #1”), “Bonny” and the airy, transluscent “Appetite” merge Paddy’s classic pop leanings with the stylish swoops and dives of The Smiths, while “Faron Young” and its locomotive rhythms and vocal elegance posited McAloon somewhere Johnny Cash and Morrissey.
Deciding which songs would make the cut wasn’t easy for Dolby.
“All of Paddy’s songs have a lot of charm,” says Dolby. “Some are more challenging than others. I think, in some cases, because Paddy starts with the lyrics and strums along, you end up with a song which musically that sometimes has three bars in a phrase or five beats in a bar, or a bunch of chord changes and key changes, and they might work okay when you’re strumming a guitar, but when they’re arranged for a five-piece band, if you’re not careful, they start to be unlistenable. So a lot of my role really was to figure out how to fit a square peg into a round hole.”
Dolby’s song selection was crucial to the making of Steve McQueen.
“We probably wouldn’t naturally have made that record had it not been for Thomas listening to a whole pile of demos and saying, ‘I want to do this one. I want to do that one,’” says Martin. “He just heard all these songs just on guitar and vocals, so he had no preconptions of what the band would sound like, and he basically took it and fashioned it as he wanted it [with] songs that we’d have given up on we’d been playing so long.”
In the song “Goodbye Lucille #1,” Paddy sings, “Life’s not complete till your heart’s missed a beat,” and that’s what the best pop music does. Martin was 14 when he recorded it with Paddy. In fact, before that, he remembers doing a demo tape with Paddy in 1972 and sending it off to Brian Eno, “ … and getting a, ‘No thanks, it’s not what we’re looking for.’”
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Picture will do most of the talking and I will only explain some of the food and also how it seems to taste!!!
This taste a bit weird for me as I do not know what they have mix in. It taste little salty and sweet from the dragon fruit itself. A good try tho!!!
They are various of food on this plate. It is all locally Vietnam snacks. Not bad. I love the vegeterian roll. Taste so natural with all the fresh vegetable in it.
This is the same version noodle as above but it is beef and added with bean sprout.
This is mine.
Changrilled Chicken Set ( I guess that's the name)
It is consider mixture with western food. They have garden salad, french fries and also burger that contains, chicken meat, bacoon and also onion that cut into slices.
Not bad but a heavy one for me!!!
Last but not least a picture of mine!!
camwhore -pEi-!!! Did not get to take picture with Alex due to shyness and also he is kind of busy too!! Learn something today from his meeting!!!

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January 16, 2020
The Lady Cats varsity basketball team had three games this past weekend, splitting their win/loss record among Big Piney, Lyman and Pinedale.
Coach Matt McPhie said the girls struggled early against Pinedale and came away with a 59-43 loss.
“We dug ourselves a big hole in the first half, due in...


Microsoft's move to buy a Canadian company whose software was used to produce the blockbuster movie "Jurassic Park" shows that the Redmond giant is not one to become a dinosaur among software companies.
In its second-largest acquisition ever, Microsoft agreed to buy Montreal-based Softimage Inc. in a stock-swap deal valued at about $130 million.
Softimage is one of the leading companies making software capable of creating stunning, two-dimensional and three-dimensional animation, as well as melding animated characters with real-life movie images. Besides being popular among Hollywood producers, its largest customer is Sega Enterprises Ltd., whose video games have become increasingly lifelike.
Microsoft is buying more than technology. In a world where computers capable of "Jurassic Park"-type graphic tricks may be on desktops within half a decade, Microsoft's move gives it access to the minds who created that technology.
"You don't just hire folks that have this stuff," said Dain Bosworth analyst Glenn Powers. "It's the type of thing where there are 100 people that are good. If you want to get a bunch of them at once, this is the way you grab them."
Nathan Myhrvold, Microsoft senior vice president, said yesterday that the acquisition will give Microsoft a tool to create sophisticated computer-generated graphics that are going into movies, video games and commercials. Also, he said, "This kind of technology is the minimum (needed) to create effective CD-ROM titles."
Softimage's market is high-end graphics designers. Its software costs $10,000 to $50,000, and the workstations that run it cost from $50,000 to $100,000.
But Microsoft is betting that the software will someday be used to create the images that flow over the "information superhighway," the confluence of computer, television and telephone services that many expect will put everything from banking to shopping to video on demand in many homes.
The bet is an important one to Microsoft, which has pledged to spend what it takes to be part of the new technology.
"To take advantage of the opportunity the information highway provides, we are going to have to hire a lot more people," Myhrvold said.
Myhrvold refused to say the acquisition is a signal that Microsoft has shifted its strategy toward growth by acquisition rather than by internally generated products.
But he acknowledged that Microsoft opted to make the acquisition after rejecting plans to develop the type of software that Softimage makes. He said the deal is a "pretty dramatic vote" for acquisitions.
In 1992, Microsoft acquired Fox Software for $175 million.
Softimage has 180 employees and reported profits of $2.9 million on sales of $28.9 million in fiscal 1993, which ended in October.
Microsoft's offer, which will end up at $21 to $24 a share, is well above Softimage's recent stock price of about $15 a share.
Softimage's directors and senior officers, who own about 30 percent of the company's shares, have voted unanimously in favor of the acquisition.
Softimage's stock was trading at $21.25, up $6.125, in late Nasdaq trading today.


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Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cena
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Fast & Furious 9 is an upcoming American action film directed by Justin Lin and written by Daniel Casey. It will be the ninth installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise and the sequel to The Fate of the Furious (2017). The film will star Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel and John Cena. It is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2020 by Universal Pictures.
After the events of The Fate of the Furious (2017), Dominic Toretto and his family must face Dominic’s younger brother Jakob, a deadly assassin, who is working with their old enemy Cipher, and who holds a personal vendetta against Dominic.
On November 13, 2014, Universal Pictures chairwoman Donna Langley told The Hollywood Reporter that there would be at least three more films in the franchise after Furious 7 (2015). In February 2016, Vin Diesel announced initial release dates for the ninth and tenth films, with the ninth film initially set would be released on April 19, 2019. After a spin-off was announced featuring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham’s characters, the release date for the ninth film was pushed back to April 10, 2020.
In April 2017, Diesel and Johnson confirmed their returns. On October 25, 2017, Diesel revealed in a Facebook live video that Justin Lin, who directed from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) through Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and actress Jordana Brewster, who portrayed Mia Toretto in five of the franchise’s films, would be returning for the ninth and tenth films. On April 4, 2018, Dwayne Johnson stated that he is unsure if he is returning for the ninth film due to working on the spin-off.
In May 2018, Daniel Casey was hired to write the screenplay, Morgan left due to his work on the Hobbs and Shaw spinoff film. Michelle Rodriguez was also confirmed to reprise her role.
In June 2019, John Cena was officially cast in the film, after an initial announcement from Diesel in April.
Filming began on June 24, 2019 at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden. Filming is expected to take place in Los Angeles and London, and will also take place in Thailand for the first time, with Krabi, Ko Pha-ngan and Phuket to be used as locations.
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Dr. Rodney L. Clark is the Founder, Superintendent and Principal of Langston Hughes Academy for Arts and Technology. Dr. Clark is a native Tulsan and graduate of Booker T. Washington. He has a B.A. degree in Theatre from the University of Washington (Seattle) and a M.F.A. degree in Film from Howard University (Washington, D.C.). He also has an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater). He has 11 years’ experience as an Assistant Professor/Coordinator of Theatre from Tulsa Community College and Berea College in Kentucky. He also has 4 years of experience as an Administrator at Tulsa Public Schools. Dr. Clark is an author, playwright, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and rancher who enjoys directing plays and inspiring youth.


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In this post, we take a captivating journey through the various hairstyles of the talented actress Jennifer Beals. From her breakthrough role in "Flashdance" to her diverse range of characters over the years, Jennifer has effortlessly showcased a variety of hairstyles that have become iconic in pop culture. Join us as we explore her transformative looks, discuss their significance, and celebrate the enduring beauty and versatility of Jennifer Beals's hairstyles.
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Jennifer Beals is not only a gifted actress but also a style icon who has captivated audiences with her talent and stunning looks. Throughout her career, she has embraced an array of hairstyles, from the iconic curly bob in "Flashdance" to sleek updos and elegant long locks. In this post, we delve into Jennifer Beals's hairstyle evolution, celebrating her versatility and the impact of her hairstyles on both the big and small screens.
"Flashdance" Curls: Jennifer's portrayal of Alex Owens in "Flashdance" introduced the world to her signature curly bob hairstyle, which became a symbol of rebellion and confidence.
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Timeless Beauty: Whether she's rocking a glamorous updo or embracing her natural texture, Jennifer's hairstyles stand the test of time, continuing to inspire and captivate audiences.
"Flashdance" (1983): The curly bob became an iconic symbol of the film and Jennifer's character, Alex Owens, inspiring an entire generation.
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Other Films and TV Shows: Throughout her career, Jennifer has continued to experiment with hairstyles, adapting her look to suit the characters she portrays, from period dramas to contemporary roles.
Jennifer Beals's hairstyles have played an integral role in shaping her on-screen presence and cementing her status as a style icon. From her rebellious curly bob to her sophisticated updos and effortless waves, Jennifer's hairstyles have left an indelible mark on pop culture. As we celebrate her versatility and timeless beauty, let us be inspired by her fearless exploration of different hairstyles and embrace the transformative power of hair as a means of self-expression.
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Michael works from the Frederick, Maryland studio, RED, conveniently located to the Washington and Baltimore metro areas, and frequently travels to Los Angeles and New York maintaining studio relationships in both locations. When working on personal projects, Michael may be found wandering the streets of major cities or the desolation of the desert southwest.
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JERUSALEM – The Jan. 6 storming of the United States Capitol Building by activists and rioters is being used as a justification by Big Tech companies to declare themselves the sole arbiters of truth and to constrain the ability of other voices – particularly conservative voices – to make their case.
This is wrong and is a dangerous overreach by the leading Big-Tech companies.
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have claimed for years to be neutral and open platforms — not “publishers,” not “editors,” not “arbiters of the truth.
Although President Donald Trump released a video condemning the attack in the halls of Congress, it wasn’t enough for Silicon Valley. The Big Tech leaders have issued their own overreaching verdict. They banned the president of the United States from publishing his views and statements on Facebook and Twitter.
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, stated on Jan. 7 that Trump was banned indefinitely from Facebook to prevent “the use of our platform to incite violent insurrection against a democratically elected government.”
Twitter followed several days later on Jan. 9 and announced a permanent suspension of Trump’s @realDonaldTrump twitter account, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.”
Let’s be clear, the breaking into of the Capitol Building by an angry and violent mob was a very serious crime, and all those who were directly involved in breaching the Capitol should be arrested and prosecuted. But let's also keep in mind that the attack involved a relatively small number of Americans. Thus, the punishment should fit the crime.
Instead, Big Tech is exhibiting “excessive force.” It is overreaching in its response to Trump. The mainstream media often uses the phrase “excessive force” when describing the Israeli army’s response to missile fire from Gaza on Israeli cities. I haven’t heard yet “excessive force” in the mainstream media’s reporting on this week’s events.
This overreach by Big Tech is a dangerous and hypocritical precedent, not just for the U.S., but for all countries, including Israel.
I’ll get to the hypocrisy in a moment. First, the danger.
Many Israeli politicians including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid communicate in Hebrew to the Israeli public through Facebook posts. Will Facebook executives suddenly decide one day soon to ban Israeli politicians from speaking to their people on their platform if they don’t like what Israeli leaders have to say?
What if there is an illegal and deadly riot in Israel in response to a speech by an Israeli politician? Will Facebook impose a ban on that leader?
The free speech implications for the U.S. – a nation of 320 million people – are chilling enough. How much more for a small country of less than 10 million? Should faceless executives in Silicon Valley be able to silence the voices of free citizens and democratically-elected leaders around the world?
Now, here’s the hypocrisy.
Neither Facebook nor Twitter have permanently banned Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from their platforms, even though Khamenei actively and repeatedly calls for the destruction of Israel and incites violence against the U.S., Israel and other nations in the Middle East. Why not? Is it not a massive overreach to ban a democratically-elected leader from social media, yet allow the leader of the world’s most dangerous terrorist state to keep voicing his hateful messages on these platforms?
Here's the problem. The Big-Tech leaders in Silicon Valley believe it is their job to deem what is “good speech” and what is “bad speech” and how seriously to deal with (or ignore) offenders. They also believe it is their job to determine which information you should have and not have access to.
But how do they decide? What moral compass do they use to determine? In this modern age of diversity and free thinking, do we really believe it is right that the powers that be who run Big-Tech, the mainstream media, and all social media platforms to force their worldview on you and me? Are we really comfortable letting Big-Tech silence every “fact” and every “view” they don’t like?
That said, silencing Trump apparently wasn’t enough for Big Tech.
This article was originally posted here.
Joseph Magen is Co-Founder and Managing Editor of ALL ISRAEL NEWS and ALL ARAB NEWS. He has more than 20 years of experience in high-tech, software development, and the Israeli venture capital industry. Joseph lives in the Judean Hills outside of Jerusalem with his wife and four young children.


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Escape to the romantic hilltop villages, luxury hideaways, colourful gardens and towering forests of the Dandenong Ranges. And enjoy the beautiful Yarra Valley, famous for its renowned wines, fresh food and breathtaking scenery. Take to the skies in a hot-air balloon for an exciting view of the Yarra Valley or enjoy a ride through thick forests, fern-filled gullies and past pretty villages on Puffing Billy, Australias' oldest steam railway. Indulge in a picnic lunch along the Yarra Valley Regional Food Trail, with the finest of local produce including smoked fish, handmade cheese and pasta, seasonal fruits, organic salads and chocolates. Escape to Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley >>> Read more on Dandenong Ranges and Yara Valley....
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Enjoy a scenic circuit to the majestic Grampians, en route driving through the three major wine regions of western Victoria - Ballarat, the Grampians and the Pyrenees - producing some of Australia's finest cool-climate wines. Indulge in barrel-side wine tastings in underground tunnels or sophisticated tasting rooms, explore rugged mountain ranges, see Aboriginal rock art sites and experience a huge range of outdoor activities. Choose from the many luxurious accommodation options in the region and dine on gourmet cuisine washed down with premium wine. Famous for its scenic beauty, the Grampians region is a great place to dine al fresco at an award-winning restaurant. Enjoy The Grampians and The Wine Regions of Western Victoria >>> Explore The Grampians and The Wine Regions of Western Victoria....
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BREAKING NEWS: Ryan Seacrest's Stalker Is Officially Charged
The twenty-five year old man who was arrested on October 30 outside Ryan Seacrest's office has been officially charged with felony stalking.
Ryan Seacrest's Alleged Stalker Detained
Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr. is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Los Angeles with felony stalking Seacrest between September 15 and October 30. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of attempted disobeying a court order on October 2 and October 30.
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In September, Uzomah pleaded guilty to attacking the host's security guard outside an Orange County hospital and was ordered to stay away from Seacrest. On October 2, Uzomah also appeared at a Burbank looking for Seacrest.
He could face up to four years in prison.


East Atlantic Flyway
The East Atlantic Flyway is a migration route used by about 90 million birds annually, passing from their breeding areas in the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Siberia and northern Europe to wintering areas in western Europe and on to southern Africa. It is one of the eight major flyways used by waders and shorebirds. The migrants follow a great circle route, which is shorter although more challenging. When avoiding the barriers created by the Sahara Desert and Atlas Mountains, European honey buzzards were found to overcompensate for the winds they expected to encounter, and take a longer route than was necessary.
Important key sites on the flyway include:
- Lake Ladoga (northwestern Russia)
- Haapsalu, Matsalu (Estonia)
- Nemunas Delta (Lithuanian demonstration site)
- Wadden Sea (Netherlands, Germany, Denmark)
- Vendée Reserve (France)
- Doñana National Park (Spain)
- Merja Zerga (Morocco)
- Banc d'Arguin National Park (Mauritania)
- Diawling-Djoudj (Senegal, Mauritania)
- Saloum-Niumi (Senegal, Gambia)
- Archipel Bijagos (Guinea-Bissau)
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- Gerard Boere; Colin A. Galbraith; David Stroud; L. K. Bridge (2006). Waterbirds Around the World. The Stationery Office. ISBN 978-0-11-497333-9.
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I have a confession to make. It’s not every day that I walk out who I want to be. I can sometimes be a bit of a hypocrite. There are days I start out with great purpose to be intentional; choosing words and works of peace, hope, faith and love. Sometimes, life throws a few curve balls, or I let my guard down, and this icky feeling begins to grow in my spirit. Other days I simply wake up with that familiar heaviness in the pit of my gut.
It feels like fear. Its root is unforgiveness.
Sometimes we can make the decision to move past a situation, or to relieve a person of their “debt” to us. That doesn’t always mean, however, that there aren’t still feelings and questions and anger that may need to be worked through. And, in that process, we can sometimes find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle; replaying scenarios and negative dialogue in our heads. Over, and over. And over. And…
This week I was given a prime opportunity to face yet another consequence of an offense committed against me. My reaction this time was to just go numb. Usually a bit more expressive, I was genuinely surprised at my response. It was mingled with faith, a bit of sadness, hope, and the resignation that accompanies the knowledge that it is what it is. Despite endless prayers and wishes, none of us can change the past.
I can tell I am growing. The more I do, the more I realize how much further I have to go. Like a fine wine or aged cheese, it takes time to achieve the richness, depth and flavor that God desires to bring out in us. Maturity doesn’t happen overnight. Or over time. But rather it slowly evolves as we take each new day and make it our own. Sometimes having great success, sometimes replaying old mistakes. But through it all, we find we are never alone. And our “intentions,” over time, do become a part of who we are.
Don’t give up. Keep moving forward. Take each step back as a sign you are still moving. Today could be your day to discover just one more precious lesson learned. Today, THAT is my confession.

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