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Maricopa County’s 2020 ballot review continues to divide Arizona GOP as midterm elections loom
Arizona’s review of Maricopa County’s 2020 ballots has seemingly tied Republicans in knots as they blame Democrats, other Republicans, and anyone else for a process that is careening to an uncertain finish.
The ballot review has cleaved the state GOP into camps: those who accept the 2020 results as legitimate; those who support some type of audit as prudent; and those who believe the election was stolen.
The intraparty battles over the count taking place inside Veterans Memorial Coliseum could influence whether other states launch audits and who does them.
But as many in the party look back on what happened in the 2020 election that handed President Joe Biden victory over former President Donald Trump, there is another key question: How, if at all, will the review shape the 2022 midterm races in Arizona, where voters will select their next governor, attorney general, and U.S. senator?
Inside the coliseum: Contractor, liaison battle over 2nd audit
The recount has drawn international media attention and has riveted Trump for months.
The review that is wrapping up perhaps as early as this week began in April, and the push for it began even before Trump left office.
Arizona's Republican-controlled state Senate ordered the review on a party-line vote and chose the Cyber Ninjas, a Florida-based company with no prior forensic ballot auditing experience and a CEO who had peddled the false narrative of a stolen election on social media.
From the outset, it has had strong partisan overtones and has continued to divide as it has unfolded. It has taken on the feel of national spectacle, with references to searches for bamboo fibers to identify smuggled ballots as possible evidence of Chinese interference.
Beyond bamboo and watermarks:The unconventional ways Arizona election auditors are searching for fraud
Even those who have been on board with the review have locked horns over how far to take it.
Ken Bennett, the former secretary of state who serves as a media liaison during the review, has supported an additional review that could provide another layer of scrutiny to the hand recount conducted by Cyber Ninjas.
The Ninjas’ CEO, Doug Logan, has resisted such efforts and has sought to have Bennett removed from his current role, insiders say.
Searching for ballot violations has been the concern of Cyber Ninjas. But what that review should look like has splintered amid Bennett’s support for another count: a digital-based review of the county’s election results.
Logan has lobbied to oust Bennett as the Arizona Senate’s audit liaison and shut down any further counts that could raise questions about his company’s tally, according to an audit consultant and an observer with access to the floor where the recount has unfolded.
“Doug Logan is against a ballot image audit … and he is lobbying to fire Ken Bennett,” said John Brakey, a Tucson election-transparency activist who serves as a consultant to Bennett and to Cyber Ninjas. “He’s said Bennett is irresponsible, doesn’t listen and does what he wants to do.”
Neither Logan nor his company representatives responded to an interview request.
Steven Rosenfeld, a San Francisco-based elections reporter who is writing a book about the post-election challenges, confirmed the internecine battle taking place.
It's unclear if Logan has plans for Cyber Ninjas to lead hand counts in other states. But GOP legislators from several states have visited the audit since it launched and have expressed a desire to engage in Arizona-style audits.
Bennett’s “goal is not the same as Cyber Ninjas’,” Rosenfeld said.
“The Ninjas are really afraid. Bennett is trying to expand what’s looked at to more than just the hand count. And he’s being blocked. They are trying to stymie him.”
While the scope of the review has created tension, the overall exercise has been a cash boon for those around it.
Private donations have gone to fundraising sites run by former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell, former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne and One America News Network personality Christina Bobb. The Arizona Republican Party has seen a bump in fundraising, and even the state's Democratic Party has, too.
Outside the coliseum: How much do Arizonans care?
Outside of the drama unfolding inside the Coliseum, the state’s political class wonders whether it will impact choices next summer.
Chuck Coughlin’s HighGround, a GOP consulting firm based in Phoenix, has polled Arizonans and found most of them don’t support the ballot review. He thinks the election-integrity issue could deepen a narrative of a Republican Party unable to appeal to voters in statewide races.
“As it sits today, it’s a deeply troublesome issue for a Republican gubernatorial candidate if they want to be viable in a general election,” he said. “If you embrace the audit and ‘Stop the Steal,’ what our data shows us is that that is not a winning narrative in a statewide race in 2022.”
Coughlin said Republicans should reframe the issue — or change the subject. Others, however, think its importance is overblown.
“2022 is very far away. … The majority of voters who will be deciding things a year from November are not terribly interested in this, and have a lot of things that rank ahead of this,” said Constantin Querard, who heads Grassroots Partners, a Republican consulting firm. He said most other issues, such as education or border security, stir passions far more than election integrity. A year from now, Querard said, that will only be more true.
In the interim, candidates can’t allow the issue to pass completely, he said.
“If you’re a Republican, supporting this is a sure-fire winner,” Querard said. “And if you’re a Democrat, opposing this is a sure-fire winner.”
It hasn’t always seemed so clear-cut for Republicans.
Maricopa County's elected Republicans, including the supervisors and County Recorder Stephen Richer, have opposed a process that necessarily casts doubt on the integrity of the county's operations.
Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, and most of her GOP colleagues have shown unstinting public support for an exercise that pleases Trump.
In between are Republicans, perhaps troubled by Trump's loss, but uncertain of the course advocated by Logan and the Cyber Ninjas.
It has led to waves of discontent, with Republicans seeking to deflect criticism.
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel, a Republican, has warned the GOP-controlled state Senate about possible litigation stemming from the ballot review, which has called into question the county's ability to properly administer elections.
Trump has put Arizona’s Republican attorney general, Mark Brnovich, on notice that he expects more support for the ballot review.
After Trump’s criticism, Brnovich, who is running for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate, warned the U.S. attorney general, who works in a Democratic administration, to let the review go unchecked.
And Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has said little more than the review is the state Senate’s responsibility.
On the campaign trail: Most Republicans support review
The ballot review hangs over some 2022 races and candidates as a sort of statement of their overall politics. Enthusiastic support for the review could be seen as a proxy for loyalty to Trump. Anything less than that could complicate outreach to many GOP voters.
Some gubernatorial candidates have stepped cautiously around the issue.
Among those who have entered the 2022 gubernatorial race, Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and former newscaster Kari Lake, a Republican, stand out for clear stances on election-integrity issues. Hobbs sees the review as needless and dangerous; Lake has boosted conspiracy theories about what others cast as a broken election system.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon railed against proposed Democratic-led election changes in the U.S. Senate this week by calling them the "Institutionalize the Steal Act."
Others have only raised the issue when asked.
State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, a Republican running for governor, expressed support for what she cast as a matter of public confidence.
“It is essential in our democracy that voters have faith in the process and can trust that they will continue to have their voices heard,” she said. “I support my former colleagues in the Senate and their efforts conducting the audit, and look forward to seeing the results.”
Karrin Taylor Robson, who is seeking the GOP gubernatorial nomination, didn’t view the issue as a second-tier subject.
“Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democratic republic. But our system of government only works if voters have faith in the results, which Republicans and Democrats alike have questioned following recent elections,” she said in a statement. “I look forward to findings from the Maricopa County audit, and am hopeful they will provide clarity. Election integrity will be a key issue in the 2022 campaign, and I strongly support reforms to tighten procedures against ballot fraud so that our elections are easier to vote and harder to cheat.”
Those seeking the state’s top law-enforcement post have cautiously embraced the ballot review.
Andrew Gould, who is vying for the GOP nomination for attorney general, declined to say whether the 2020 election was properly administered in Arizona.
“Therefore, like every other citizen in Arizona, I will await the results of the audit before I reach a conclusion as to whether the 2020 election was properly administered in Arizona,” he said in a written statement.
Gould said the people of Arizona, through their elected lawmakers, have called for an audit and the courts have allowed it to proceed. He said he plans to make election integrity a key issue if elected, but is “approaching the race with the expectation that our elections are fair and secure.”
Tiffany Shedd, who is also seeking the GOP nomination for attorney general, also cited the legality of the review and promised to bolster confidence in elections.
“Arizona voters must be able to have faith in the results of our elections. The law is clear that the legislature has the authority to conduct the audit,” she said in a statement. “I support the effort to increase trust in our elections and await the results. As Attorney General, I will ensure that we have more transparency in our elections, not less, so that all Arizonans can have faith in the integrity of our elections, and I will enforce Arizona's election laws and prosecute violators to the fullest extent possible.”
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There’s a reason music is a big deal in South Central Tennessee. Our proximity to Music City gives us great access. The music joints in our region get to tap into the flow of artists and musicians in and around the big city.
Like Hippies & Cowboys - one of the hottest Southern rock and soul bands to come out of Music City in recent memory. Truth is, the real momentum for this band started here, in the village of Leiper’s Fork.
Not too long ago, Hippies & Cowboys signed up for Open Mic Night at Fox & Locke in the Fork. The performance hit the bullseye - intense rock vocals, an original song that connected with the audience, and young, new, rock blood that emanated energy from the stage like a modernized version of a band from the best days of 70’s rock.
Did we say, intense rock vocals? Those came from the young, raw chops of Nashville transplant Aaron Sparling, from Kokomo, Indiana.
Hippies & Cowboys played Open Mic Night a few times, then rose on up to the Fox & Locke regular shows. They began to sell out. People started to notice.
Word got around and they soon got a gig at Kid Rock’s bar in Nashville, a popular honky tonk on Music City’s Broadway strip. They became regulars there, rousing up the crowd with energy to burn.
This Saturday, Hippies & Cowboys will be performing at Pilgrimage in Franklin, Tennessee, one of the premier music festivals in the world.
This, friends, is a meteoric rise.
We’re predicting Hippies & Cowboys skyrocket, and we’re telling our Experience TN followers who love music, and especially rock ‘n’ roll music, to jump on this band wagon now.
About the Experience Tennessee Musicians Spotlight
The Experience Tennessee Musicians Spotlight is an innovative program orchestrated by ExperienceTN.com and the South Central Tennessee Tourism Association.
This initiative aims to shine a light on emerging talent within the state's diverse and storied musical landscape, as well as on the regional venues that serve as the lifeblood of Tennessee's music culture.
By providing a platform for up-and-coming musicians and featuring venues committed to nurturing local talent, the program serves as both a launching pad for artists and an avenue for music lovers to discover new acts. Not only does it celebrate the contemporary energy of Tennessee's music scene, but it also pays homage to the state's rich musical history, ensuring that the traditions and sounds that made Tennessee a cornerstone of American music are honored and carried forward.
To submit an artist, band, or venue for spotlight consideration, please contact our media team at NBBY@ExperienceTN.com.


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THE crunch match billed as the Notts Senior League title decider left BULWELL dancing for joy after a magnificent 2-1 victory over FC Cavaliers.
At one stage this season, Cavaliers boasted a massive 18-point lead at the top of the Senior Division table.
But Bulwell have gradually whittled that down and last Saturday, they became the first side to inflict defeat on the top dogs to move just three points behind with two games in hand.
The Bulls followed up with a fine 4-2 win at Selston on Easter Monday (their 13th on the trot) to go level with Cavs on points thanks to goals from Connor Carter (2), Ryan King and John Manders.
And that, combined with a second-successive defeat for Cavaliers — a 3-0 reverse against Awsworth Villa on Tuesday night — has left managers Steve Osborne and Terry Witts on the verge of championship glory in their first season in charge of the club.
Cavaliers head the table on goal difference but they have only three fixtures remaining — away to Keyworth United and Linby Colliery Welfare and at home to Wollaton. Bulwell have five, which are away to Ruddington Village and Kimberley Miners Welfare and at home to Ruddington, Hucknall Rolls Leisure and Vernon Villa.
The two teams also have the small matter of a league cup semi-final to tackle tomorrow (Saturday) when the winners are likely to face Linby Colliery Welfare in the final. But if the semi is anything like last weekend’s encounter, The Bulls will hold the upper hand.
They might have been without star player Allan Jeffries, plus injury victims Dave Ward, Robbie England and Jamie Carter. But they were backed by more than 100 supporters on the sidelines and were soon doing most of the pressing.
The breakthrough goal came in the 31st minute when a shot by Ryan King was blocked and striker Manders reacted quickest to poke the ball home from five yards.
Cavaliers almost equalised within two minutes when a long-range effort by Winston Brown rattled the bar of nervous goalkeeper James Wheat.
And 11 minutes into the second half, they did level when a long ball from goalkeeper Dave Martt found Chris Joseph, who had time to pick his spot.
But in general, the home team relied too heavily on livewire Ryan Perkins, who was kept quiet for most of the game by young Jamie Walker, while Cavs’ long-ball approach was always nullified by Bulwell’s impeccable centre-backs Jay Knight and Dwayne Soar.
The visitors’ winner came on 58 as Knight rose majestically to head in a corner and from then on, there was no way back for Cavaliers against a well-marshalled backline, with man-of-the-match Josh ‘Billy Elliott’ Niblett epitomising the hard work of Bulwell’s midfield.
Knight nearly bagged his second of the afternoon before starting a move that led to Manders going close too.
As the clock ticked by, Cavaliers ran out of ideas and the final whistle signalled the end of their run of 25 games without defeat.
n BULWELL LINE-UP — Wheat/ Murdock C., Walker J., Knight, Soar D., Keetley, King, Niblett J., Manders, Carter C., Moore. Subs: Carter J. (for England 81), McCaffrey, England (for Moore 73), Gretton S.

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HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray. Combine flour, brownie mix, water, oil and egg in large bowl; blend well. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Arrange 5 pecan pieces under each to resemble head and legs of turtle.
BAKE 8 to 12 minutes or until top of cookies appear almost set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool 2 minutes or until completely cooled.
COMBINE caramels and 1 tablespoon water in small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth, adding enough additional water for desired drizzling consistency. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Spoon over cookies. Let stand until frosting is set. Store cookies between sheets of waxed paper in tightly covered container.
High Altitude (above 3500 ft.):
INCREASE flour to 3/4 cup. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 13 minutes.

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Our Vet's Blog
This is a copy of our Veterinary Advisor Graham Hines Blog which hopefully has some useful information
Vaccicheck Clinic Starting again 5th May10-04-2021, 07:36
Well as lockdown eases we feel we can start Vaccicheck Clinics at the Dogs Diner again in May
Subject to the guidelines as much as we can - Please wear a facemask, wait outside until we call you in, extra hygiene between clients etc and bear with us a little slower than normal
First session 10am Wednesday 5th May 10am
Ring the Diner on
The Dog's Diner Ltd
Tarran Way North, Moreton
Wirral CH46 4UB
0151 678 2588
As from that date I can also see client for longer consultations for advice or treatment there but book those with me on
Vaccination, Parasite treatment advice and titre testing
Just general Holistic Natural Veterinary Care
No surgery, X-rays I run a referral practice but you can self refer
Evidence for the value and benefits of raw feeding increases...24-01-2021, 03:39
I would like to share with you some recent research which I was privileged to hear about on webinars and reading over the past month or so.
Should dogs and cats be fed a high carbohydrate diet?
1. Comparing Wolves and Dogs natural starch consumption
Dogs genomes are different to wolves in a number of aspects including the fact they have genes which allow them to produce amylase (the enzymes which the gut uses to digest starch. Does this mean they can therefore be fed high levels of carbs?
Research has shown that wolves diet consists of approximately 50:50 fat and protein and only 1% starch
Domestic dogs of a wide variety of sizes and breeds if allowed to self select foods choose to eat 4-7% starch.
(Feral) Cats naturally eat about 2% starch and natural would choose to avoid more starch if given a free choice.
Wild animals will by the laws of natural selection will eat the foods that give them the best chance of survival.
So why do Commercial cat foods contain as much as 40% starch can we find research to back this up and disagree with the above assumptions. Yes there is a study Hall et al 2018 which found cats would choose t eat more starch than that...
Why do the commercial food guys add carbohydrate?
1. Its a much cheaper source of calories
2. You need to use starch to bind the kibble and form the dry foods
We have shown dogs and cats would not chose to eat very much starch but is it harmful?
There is increasing evidence to support observations myself and other holistic vets have been seeing for years that pets do much better on a raw based, minimal starch diet or even a cooked home prepared diet if they are balanced of course.
1. a small study compared the number of Toxocara canis egg in dogs fed on raw and processed diet found drastically less worm eggs shed in raw fed dogs:
It would seem the immune system of dogs that are naturally fed are much better able to defend themselves against this intestinal worm.
A small study on the gene expression of white blood cells - the immune system cells macrophages and found differences in transcriptome expression. Basically within 3 weeks of changing between raw and processed diet there was an increase in inflammatory cell expression. Kibble causes chronic inflammation.
Studies in Finland I think I have written about before show that raw foods are dramatically protective in preventing Canine Atopy Dermatitis CAD in dogs fed a raw diet in the pre-natal period. The lowest levels of CAD in young adults was in the cohort in which the dam was raw fed and pups weaned on to raw food with intermediate level were pups were raw fed soon post weaning.
In other words an ultra processed carbohydrate based diets are a major risk factor in CAD
(Atopy is inflammation of the skin caused by allergy and extremely common in practice.~)
Newer studies I think are getting us a step closer - it's the microbiome. There are dramatic differences in the bacterial populations in the gut and stool of raw fed low starch diets. There are increases in the variety of bacteria found in raw fed animals.
There are dramatic changes in the numbers and types of bacteria in not only the faeces but also the skin microbiome. We do not know what each type of bacteria does as yet and there is a lot more to learn.
I will tell you more as I learn it.
Anti raw campaigners will use figures such as an increase in E. Coli spp. & Clostridium spp to berate raw and cite it as evidence raw is dangerous. But there are many sub-species or strains of these bacteria and increasing evidence in fact increased levels of clostridiceae is associated with faecal health and low faecal volume and a healthy microbiome.
The other measure is of the metabolome - chemicals in the body - Kibble fed dogs have higher levels of methionine and cystathionine chemicals associated with inflammation and bile acids are higher which has in man been associated with colon cancer.
Another small study measured transcriptome in the skin of a small number of Staffies comparing the raw fed to the kibble fed and there are some evidence of an improved immunity and reduced oxidative stress
Most of these studies are very small numbers of animals and of course will be criticised by Big Kibble - Mars, Pedigree , Nestle and other pet food manufactures.
The micro biome research is very new and I am sure we will learn more over the next few years to support our observations in practice.
If you want to read more then may I suggest reading my Irish Colleague
We are trying to sponsor our own research into the benefits/risks of Natural Feeding to be able to challenge Big Kibble if you can donate anything please do
References - see images and more available on request.
D. Knueven DVM (personal communication )
Coconut Oil - Is it good for your Dog?29-11-2020, 09:37
Coconut oil is a fashionable addition to the diets of both people and there pets.
Is it good for your dog? NO stick to an species appropriate diet
Not according to these researcher. Unless your pets microbiome is used to these forms of oil it can cause more problems than it helps.
Have a listen to this youtube interview:
You can really upset the delicate balance of your pets gut flora and cause inflammatory chemical to leak out of the gut with coconut oil and many other novel foods which pets are not used to or evolved to consume. Read more about the microbiome on my website.
The microbiome is the population of micro-organisms which live along side us in or gut and elsewhere and I think is the reason a raw diet helps so many of my patients.
Last Vaccicheck Clinic of the year 12/12/2029-11-2020, 06:31
Our next vaccicheck clinic has been arranged for Saturday 12th December at the usual place.
The Dog's Diner Ltd
Tarran Way North, Moreton
Wirral CH46 4UB
0151 678 2588
Give them a ring to make an appointment
What is this?
We will take a small blood sample from you dog and measure the antibody levels (titre) to
Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus
If there are as in most dogs adequate levels there is no need to have them vaccinated - result!!
Covid distancing and masks are required and used.
As it so close to Christmas then santa masks would be good and you can get your companions their last minute gifts while there - Turkey and cranberry minced dinners
Read more about vaccicheck at naturalpetcare.vet/medicine/vaccination/
Fore appointments about other things on other days or after the clinic contact me not the Diner
Raw Feeding Research an Update19-11-2020, 10:27
This weekend I attended a seminar on raw feeding from RAW FEEDING VETERINARY SOCIETY
I would like to share some of the results with you
Raw Feeding and Allergies
Vets who advocate Raw Feeding will confirm that they see a reduction in the severity of skin allergy (atopic dermatitis) and IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases) when they change a dog onto a raw diet.
This has been confirmed in research presented to the conference by a Finish Group led by Anna Hielm-Björkman DVM, PhD in Finland
When a breeding bitch is fed a raw diet and her puppies are fed raw for the first few months of life the incidence of Canine Atopic dermatitis is 3 times 300% less likely to occur. There are other factors such as genetics but diet has a huge affect.
Similar results abut the development of IBD in later life is found
You can have a look at the studies at dogrisk.com/publications
Anna and her team run DOG RISK in Finland and need funds to improve the data and run more studies. If you feel you can donate so we can gain more evidence to fight back against Mars Nestle and the like please make a small donation
Pet flea treatments poisoning rivers across England, scientists find17-11-2020, 10:56
Discovery is ‘extremely concerning’ for water insects, and fish and birds that depend on them
This is a headline in todays Guardian Newspaper
For more about this increasing problem read my website as well
Veterinary Herbal Medicine Week 12 October 202002-10-2020, 10:07
Exciting news! Veterinary herbal medicine week (12th-18th October) is fast approaching! Please join us here every weekday at 7pm!
The Veterinary Herbal Medicine Week 2020 is nearly upon us
Every week day at 7pm you can join us for a facebook talk to learn more about how herbs can help you or your companions.
October Halloween Vaccicheck Clinic30-09-2020, 06:10
We have arranged our next clinic to be Halloween MORNING from 10am at the Dogs Diner in Moreton Wirral
Give them a ring on 0151 678 2588
Cost £30 per dog
What is Vaccicheck?
We take a small blood sample from you pet and than use this to measure antibodies to Adenovirus, Distemper and Parvovirus in the blood. For this we can tell if he has been vaccinated successfully or had a natural infection to give him antibodies
If the antibody titers are positive then you will not need a vaccine for any of these diseases.
When should it be done.
Ideally a couple of weeks post vaccination as a puppy if it's worked then he's protected but at any time is fine
How long does protection last. Probably for life but we recommend a retest every 3 years if a good level of antibodies are found
Next Vaccicheck Clinic13-09-2020, 05:24
Saturday 19th September 2020
Ring the Diner for an appointment 0151 678 2588
Read more about what Vaccicheck Antibody testing is here
Should you Neuter, When should you neuter -03-09-2020, 04:17
There has long been discussion around the most appropriate age for dogs to be neutered.
Certain dog breeds have been shown to have an elevated risk of developing cancers and/or joint disorders when neutered at an early age. However, that risk had only been assessed across a very limited number of breeds. A new study published by researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, USA, sheds new light on this topic. ‘Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs: Associated Joint Disorders, Cancers, and Urinary Incontinence’, a 10 year study of 35 dog breeds, has uncovered a large disparity of risk of joint problems and cancer amongst different breeds.
The joint disorders include hip dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tear or rupture, and elbow dysplasia. The cancers include lymphoma, mast cell tumour, hemangiosarcoma, and osteosarcoma.
The researchers analysed data from thousands of dogs examined at the University of California Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital to try to determine whether neutering, the age of neutering, or differences in sex affected certain cancers and joint disorders amongst different breeds of dog.

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Dungeon Fighter Online Delays CBT
Neople is working hard to get Dungeon Fighter Online back for players – but unfortunately, they’ve hit a delay.
As posted on the official Facebook page by the CEO of Neople, the team is facing some delays as the staff is preparing to move to a new office, and they are working to update the game so that it isn’t as dated (as it was last developed several years ago).
Instead, Closed Beta will now be delayed to a new schedule in March 2015.
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Calpain activation by hepatitis C virus proteins inhibits the extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway.
ABSTRACT An unresolved question regarding the physiopathology of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the remarkable efficiency with which host defenses are neutralized to establish chronic infection. Modulation of an apoptotic response is one strategy used by viruses to escape immune surveillance. We previously showed that HCV proteins down-regulate expression of BH3-only Bcl2 interacting domain (Bid) in hepatocytes of HCV transgenic mice. As a consequence, cells acquire resistance to Fas-mediated apoptosis, which in turn leads to increased persistence of experimental viral infections in vivo. This mechanism might participate in the establishment of chronic infections and the resulting pathologies, including hepatocellular carcinoma. We now report that Bid is also down-regulated in patients in the context of noncirrhotic HCV-linked tumorigenesis and in the HCV RNA replicon system. We show that the nonstructural HCV viral protein NS5A is sufficient to activate a calpain cysteine protease, leading to degradation of Bid. Moreover, pharmacological inhibitors of calpains restore both the physiological levels of Bid and the sensitivity of cells toward a death receptor-mediated apoptotic signal. Finally, human HCV-related tumors and hepatocytes from HCV transgenic mice that display low Bid expression contain activated calpains. CONCLUSION: Calpains activated by HCV proteins degrade Bid and thus dampen apoptotic signaling. These results suggest that inhibiting calpains could lead to an improved efficiency of immune-mediated elimination of HCV-infected cells.
Article: Protein-based identification of quantitative trait loci associated with malignant transformation in two HER2+ cellular models of breast cancer.[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A contemporary view of the cancer genome reveals extensive rearrangement compared to normal cells. Yet how these genetic alterations translate into specific proteomic changes that underpin acquiring the hallmarks of cancer remains unresolved. The objectives of this study were to quantify alterations in protein expression in two HER2+ cellular models of breast cancer and to infer differentially regulated signaling pathways in these models associated with the hallmarks of cancer. A proteomic workflow was used to identify proteins in two HER2 positive tumorigenic cell lines (BT474 and SKBR3) that were differentially expressed relative to a normal human mammary epithelial cell line (184A1). A total of 64 (BT474-184A1) and 69 (SKBR3-184A1) proteins were uniquely identified that were differentially expressed by at least 1.5-fold. Pathway inference tools were used to interpret these proteins in terms of functionally enriched pathways in the tumor cell lines. We observed "protein ubiquitination" and "apoptosis signaling" pathways were both enriched in the two breast cancer models while "IGF signaling" and "cell motility" pathways were enriched in BT474 and "amino acid metabolism" were enriched in the SKBR3 cell line. While "protein ubiquitination" and "apoptosis signaling" pathways were common to both the cell lines, the observed patterns of protein expression suggest that the evasion of apoptosis in each tumorigenic cell line occurs via different mechanisms. Evidently, apoptosis is regulated in BT474 via down regulation of Bid and in SKBR3 via up regulation of Calpain-11 as compared to 184A1.Proteome Science 02/2012; 10(1):11. · 2.33 Impact Factor


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This blog post is a guest submission from Jen Grant of American Flags.
History of the Gay Pride Flags
The Gay Pride Flag as we know it today is a very unusual thing. Much like the flag used in the Olympic Games, it knows no boundaries and accepts all, no matter what their race, religion, origin, background, or orientation may be. It is a celebration of unity while still delighting in the infinite diversity present in all people. The flag itself is often used as a form of protest, but with the ultimate goal of peace and tolerance.
It is important to recognize that the Gay Pride Flag doesn’t exist to celebrate being gay. Truthfully, it celebrates the fact that people in the LGBTQ+ community can embrace their true selves after facing immense hardship and adversity. People of different sexual orientations and identities have been persecuted for time beyond remembering (and they still are today), yet they still come out in acts of incalculable bravery. It is this kind of raw courage that the flag was created to celebrate.
San Francisco: The Early Years
The cradle of the Gay Rights movement started in San Francisco as an offshoot of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The universal themes of love, peace, acceptance, and tolerance resonated with the vibrant gay community. San Francisco in these years was a hotbed of artistic talent and experimentation, and the perfect birthplace for a new idea.
The city was so compelling that it drew a simple Kansas country boy by the name of Gilbert Baker. Having served two years in the army and received an honorable discharge in the 70s, Baker moved to San Francisco to learn to sew and pursue his passion for artistic design. As an openly gay man, Baker soon became part of the Gay Rights movement, contributing time and artistic ability to the cause.
Four years later, he met San Francisco city supervisor Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to ever hold high office in a major U.S. city. He leveled a challenge to Baker: Create a flag that encompasses all it is to be gay—a symbol for the community to rally under. He came up with a rainbow colored flag with eight stripes, each with its own special significance.
Hot Pink – sexuality
Red – life
Orange – healing
Yellow – sunlight
Green – nature
Turquoise – art
Indigo – harmony
Violet – spirit
There is some dispute over the inspiration for the Rainbow Flag—some people say the rainbow peace flag used in the Hippie Movement; others say it came from the famous Judy Garland song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” No matter which is true, the flag was instantly popular and easily adopted as part of gay society.
Thirty volunteers hand dyed and sewed the first two flags for the Gay Freedom Parade in San Francisco. When Harvey Milk was assassinated in November of 1978, the demand for Pride Flags spiked dramatically, outstripping the ability to produce them. Through 1979 the flag changed again: hot pink flag material simply wasn’t available.
With the demand came a commercial response. The seven striped flag (minus the hot pink) began to be mass produced by the Paramount Flag Company, which, despite commercial facilities, also had trouble keeping up with the demand. In a moment of desperation, they started selling surplus Rainbow Girls flags. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a youth community service organization run by the Freemasons and is represented by a six-striped rainbow flag. It is this one that people most commonly recognize today as the Gay Pride flag.
In 1994, an enormous flag was commissioned from Gilbert Baker to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot in New York. Fully a mile in length, the flag was 30 feet wide, and, at the time, was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest flag ever made. An undertaking of this size was no small feat, and required months of planning and hundreds of volunteers to get the job done.
In 2003 Baker was at work again with even more volunteers, this time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the flag itself. This time created in its original eight colors, it was even larger than the first. Covering the greater part of Key West, Florida, it was 1.25 miles in length.
Even though there are laws in place in the U.S. that largely protect people who manifest as different, there are still widespread cases of discrimination and hate. Gay teenagers are still disproportionately at risk for suicide; bullying is still a thing in this day and age. In the face of all this ugliness, the beauty of the rainbow endures, a symbol of hope for a better tomorrow for all of us.
Jen Grant is an amateur vexillologist and blogger. She is an 8 year resident of Key West, FL where they were out before it was in! She loves spending time on the water with her family and friends soaking in the sun.

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“There's an audience in place! Gotta let 'em see my face!”
—Ghauri , Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
His “Prism Cataclysm” septima allows him to create crystals at will. A former street dancer, his constantly amped up, upbeat attitude is quite infectious within Eden. For better or worse, he will speak in rhymes, to the point where a sentence will lose its meaning just so he can complete a successful rhyme. If he coats the ground with a crystalline material, he can glide along the surface like a roller skating rink. He’s currently working day and night on combining the powers of his crystal generation septima with a hot new original dance.
The “Prism” Psychic that can freely create crystals. He used to be a street dancer. He gets cocky, so he’s the mood maker within Eden. His words are overflowing with groove and he’s always scoring a rhythm. He can also glide as if he were skating over road surfaces coated in crystals. He currently is working day and night to see if his own 7th Wave can be combined with his original dance.
Ghauri is a teenager with cyan eyes and somewhat long purple hair. He wears a white short sleeved shirt, a small white-purple sleeveless jacket, blue jeans with lighter blue knees, and white shoes with purple highlights. He also has two purple straps hooked onto his jeans, a black belt with a sliver buckle, a black and silver pair of goggles on his forehead, black wristbands, and a black necklace with a silver spearhead pendant.
In his grimoired form, Ghauri gains much longer, slightly lighter purple hair, and black eyes with purple irises. He is covered in black and white armour, with purple highlights, with large purple crystals sprouting from his knees. His feet also resemble high heels. Ghauri also becomes noticeably taller.
Compared to some of the more serious and darker members of The Seven, Ghauri is a considerably more light-hearted character. He is extremely self-confident to the point of arrogance, but his upbeat nature makes it fairly difficult to hate him. A former street dancer, his speech is riddled with street slang, and is nearly always rhyming his sentences, which more often than not are more English than Japanese. As a result, half of what he says doesn't even make sense, as long as he can continue a successful rhythm. In battle, he speaks in practically nothing but English phrases and slang, and dances around the battlefield as he tosses prisms everywhere. Despite his casual, cheerful attitude though, he does show the same hatred towards non-adepts that other Eden members show, describing them as "parasitic".
Originally, Ghauri was a street dancer who tried combining his septima with his dance moves to make an entirely new dance. At some point, he joined the multinational adept union Eden, and gained respect as one of it's most powerful members.
Prism Highway (Prism)
Some time after Eden enquired the power of the Muse, Ghauri leads a large squad to attack and destroy a highway. In his grimoired form, he speeds ahead, leaving a tail of destruction behind him, but he is soon tracked down by Copen, who catches up with him on a motorcycle driven by his maid Nori. He unsuccessfully tries to shake them off, before dashing ahead to escape.
Copen quickly reaches him, and is confused to see Ghauri in his normal form. The latter states that, "There's an audience in place! Gotta let 'em see my face," before using his grimoire to transform again and engaging Copen in battle. During the fight, Ghauri shows his dislike for the "parasite" that is humanity. Copen counters this by saying only humanity can judge itself, but Ghauri just criticises him for his lack of "flow". Eventually, Ghauri's rhythms get on Copen's nerves, who promptly defeats and kills him, taking his mirror shard.
The Garden 3 (Saviour)
At some point, a copy of Ghauri, alongside the other members of The Seven, is created by Zonda with her Mirror septima. He, along with Desna and Asroc, await Copen as he attempts to reach Zonda. When he encounters Ghauri again, the former greets him with even more rhyming, which by now have begun to drive Copen mad. Despite this, Ghauri's copy is beaten, and Copen carries on to Zonda.
Zonda later summons an illusion of The Seven to assist her in her battle against Copen, Ghauri among them.
After Gunvolt defeats four members of The Seven, Ghauri and Asroc both break into Copen's house and kidnap Mytyl, destroying a highway on their way out. Copen confronts them, but Asroc refuses to hand her over, saying she has a role to play in their plans. Ghauri then apologizes on behalf of his "wingman" for his arrogance, but reassures him that his sister is in good hands, in rhyme of course, which only infuriates Copen even more.
Asroc then leaves Ghauri to take care of Copen, when Gunvolt suddenly rushes onto the scene, demanding the mirror shard, much to Ghauri's confusion. Copen then leaves to pursue Asroc, leaving Gunvolt to deal with Ghauri, who launches into a rhyming speech before attacking Gunvolt, who quickly becomes annoyed with his speech.
During the fight, Ghauri asks how Gunvolt can "roll with human trolls", stating they made the world hell. Gunvolt replies that he wouldn't let Eden decided his fate, and that people like Ghauri are even worse. Eventually, Ghauri is killed, and his Mirror shard is taken.
A spin jump that generates an arc of crystal balls to fly at you. The crystal balls can be destroyed by Flashfield or shooting
- Ghauri will always dash off-screen before performing this attack
- He will jump after he crosses approximately half the arena
An attack where a small prism is shot by a kick. The prism itself can also block your shots, and sticks to the air in front of you if it hits.
- Phase 2 onward, Ghauri may dash around and hold on to the prism before launching it.
An attack that kicks a big prism forward. It also blocks your shots.
An attack in which a very big prism is kicked and smashed. The smashed fragments are pretty hard to dodge.
プリズムプリズマプリズン Prism Prisma Prison
Prism glitters bright / Forming such bewitching bonds / From which none may flee! Poetry Slam!
Ghauri’s Special Skill. It's an attack that drops 3 prismatic pillars and traps the player within them. The prism pillars launch lasers that become refracted diagonally upwards or downwards. The pillars themselves become vulnerable where they launch lasers, so a good volley there can crumble them. If any pillars are still standing, Ghauri smashes them in a pair of flying kicks, then followed by a spin to smash it's lower part.
- Ghauri's characteristics are based off Cinderella.
- Ghauri's “Prism Cataclysm” septima and Grimored Heels are based on Cinderellla's magic glass heels.
- Both Ghauri and Cinderella have an affinity of dancing.
- In his duel with GV, Ghauri proclaims he still have time before 12:00 AM, the time where Cinderellla's magic dissolved.
- Ghauri's last words are "The magic... is dissolved...".
- Ghauri's name indicates that he is Indian.
- According to a Japanese tweet, Ghauri is 170cm (5'7") tall, and gains an additional ten centimetres when he transforms, reaching 180cm (5'10").
“I go on scoring my lyrics! And this GIMMICK: it glows like a prism!”
—Gauri, Japanese Quote
◆“Crystal-shoes Dance-school (Prism Master)” Gauri

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Above Photo: Pastor Arturo Maita and James Krey survey damage from January earthquakes in Puerto Rico. Photo credit: Johanna Heidorn
Nobody would dispute that 2020 has already been a less-than-ideal year for short-term mission teams slated to serve in Puerto Rico. With the destruction of infrastructure, homes, and businesses from the earthquakes, and the pandemic lockdown, four short-term mission teams were forced to cancel trips.
Since the lockdown is affecting volunteer mission teams around the world, volunteer coordinators from multiple regions came together to brainstorm ways for people to serve without ever leaving home. The result was an online English conversation partner project. The idea was to pair native English-speaking volunteers with students desiring to practice their English.
The invitation to get involved in the project included three groups: those whose short-term mission trip had been canceled, those who had served on teams in the past, and Concordia University students. The response was overwhelming with 82 positive replies.
The program consists of a 5-week commitment. Orientation sessions were held on Tuesday and Thursday of this week to introduce volunteers to the LCMS’s church planting work in Puerto Rico and help them understand how teaching English functions as a bridge into the community; classes will continue for the next four weeks. Forty-two students are enrolled between Ponce and Mayagüez; another 15 are on a waiting list, eager for future rounds.
The Czech Republic and Russia join Puerto Rico in piloting the program. If it proves beneficial and viable, it may expand to include other countries served by our LCMS missionaries. Thanks be to God for our volunteers and our missionaries, who are creatively using technology to seize an opportunity for spreading the Gospel during this lockdown.


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MaximumRD Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The First Screen Lois Lane, Noel Neill, Dies Aged 95\ July 4, 2016 by Rich Johnston It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my very close friend, actress Noel Neill, the original “live action” Lois Lane from Superman. Noel passed away yesterday at her home in Tucson, Arizona after a long illness. She was 95. Noel Darleen Neill was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1920, the daughter of Minneapolis Star Tribune news editor David Neill and New York vaudeville performer LaVere Neill.She hit the stage early in life in local productions at the age of five, and also offered dramatic radio performances on local Minneapolis stations as early as 1929. She was childhood friends with theAndrews Sisters as they attended dance school together, with Noel eventually branching out as a solo singer and dancer. Noel and the Andrews Sisters barnstormed middle America together playing many of the RKO Orpheum Theatres throughout the region, as well as performing at countless county and state fairs throughout the midwest in the 1930s. After graduating from Central High in Minneapolis in 1938, Noel and her mother headed west by automobile, reaching Los Angeles a week later where she would eventually make her permanent home. Soon after her arrival, at almost 18 years of age, she was hired to sing with Bing Crosby’s band at the Del Mar Racetrack. Other singing jobs followed in San Francisco, Tucson, and in Los Angeles. And then Hollywood came calling. With the help of Crosby, Noel signed a seven-year contract with Paramount Pictures in 1941. She initially made several short films, then appeared in mostly non-speaking roles, gradually gaining leading lady status beginning with 1944’s Are These Our Parents? In total, Noel made close to 100 films in her long and incredible career, and surprisingly, most were Western films made in the 1940s and 1950s. She worked with many noted directors such Cecil B. DeMille, Vincent Minnelli, and Hal Roach, and starred with actors Bob Hope, Crosby, Gene Kelley, Clayton Moore, Johnny Mack Brown andWilliam Holden. But it was her role as Lois Lane in the 1948 Columbia movie serial Superman that caught the interest of fans everywhere. She was bright, funny, assertive but with a quick sense of humor; and opposite film’s first Superman, Kirk Alyn, the serial was a hit which necessitated a sequel, 1950’s Atom Man Vs Superman, again starring Alyn with Tommy Bond as Jimmy Olsen. Her work in the iconic 1950s television series, The Adventures of Superman with the late George Reeves, however, best defined and cemented her legacy as “the intrepid reporter.” After years of playing bit parts in bad films and great roles in forgotten films, she finally found her niche. As a teenager she knew all about the newspaper business from her father and she had also actually written for Women’s Wear Daily in the late 1930s, so it was a role she believed she was born to play. And as she would admit in interviews later in life, she simply played herself. Arguably the most prolific actor in the Superman science fiction genre, Noel would also go on to work with Christopher Reeve in the 1978 film Superman, in the 1980s in the Superboy series with Gerard Christopher, the 2004 Jerry Seinfeld webisode Hindsight is 20/20; and finally, in Brandon Routh’s 2006 feature film Superman Returns. The recipient of many awards over the years, she had long professed that her 2004 Golden Boot Award – for her many Western films – as presented to her by her friend and fellow actor Tom Selleck – was likely her favorite. The town of Metropolis, Illinois, which had proclaimed Noel Neill First Lady of Metropolis some years ago, also dedicated a Lois Lane statue in her likeness in 2011 for her love of the role and her many visits to Metropolis over the years. The statue is a popular attraction and has been visited by thousands of her admirers since its dedication. As Noel’s close friend, companion and biographer, I found Noel to be generous with her time and the same person off the screen as she appeared to be on the screen. Her stamina was legendary as she happily made personal appearances and attended book signings well into her 90th year. She was kind, selfless, hardworking, funny with a quick wit, and assertive – all the same qualities that embodied the character of Lois Lane. Noel truly was Lois Lane, and for many of us, she was the first working woman seen on television. Few of her fans actually knew her real name, almost always simply calling her “Lois” to which she would unfailing answer with a bright smile and a kind word. It was more than a role to her. “Lois” was someone she believed in and a character she happily and warmly embraced. Noel Neill maintained that bright, perky and engaging personality up until her death. Funeral services will be private with a public memorial held later this year. Larry Thomas Ward, July 4, 2016 I am Rob aka MaximumRD aka OldSchoolRetroGamer and THIS is my world http://about.me/maximumrd "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Detection of Hg2+ with high sensitivity is of great significance in the biochemical sensing field. Quantitative of Hg2+ was realized based on the influence of Hg2+ on the UV–vis absorption performance of Au–Pt–Au core-shell nanoraspberry (APA)–rhodamine-6G (R6G) structure. First, APA sol was added into R6G indicator solution and the UV–vis absorption signal intensity of R6G was evidently promoted. The signal intensity monotonously increased as more APA sol was added. However, when HgCl2 solution was introduced, the signal intensity declined. A linear relationship between Hg2+ concentration and signal intensity at 527 nm was revealed, based on which quantitative determination of Hg2+ could be realized. Hg2+ detection sensitivity was measured to be 0.031 a.u./M with a limit of detection of 10-7 M and the response time was 20 s. A high Hg2+ detection selectivity over Cu2+, Na+, Li+, and K+ was demonstrated. Due to its simplicity and high sensitivity, the proposed method could find an extensive application prospect in the Hg2+ detection field.


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Somizi to host Kelly Khumalo’s “From a God to a King” tour. Kelly Khumalo announces that Somizi Mhlongo will be hosting her From a God to a King tour.
The tour will hold on the 17th of September, at Carnival City, Big Top Arena.
Taking to social media, Kelly has been promoting the event and urged people to buy tickets.
Sjava and his band were recently revealed to be on the line-up for the concert.
Khumalo who has a friendly and good relationship with Som announced on her Instagram account that Mhlongo will be on stage hosting the show.
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“My favorite person @somizi is joining me on stage this Saturday at Carnival City Big Top Arena Tickets available @shopritesa and @computicket,” she wrote.
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After finding himself out of Venezia’s plans for the season, Andrija Novakovich has headed west, signing with fellow Serie B club Lecco on a one-season loan.
Andrija Novakovich has switched one Italian Serie B team for another, having parted ways with Frosinone after three seasons to join Yank haven Venezia FC on a four-year contract.
Andrija Novakovich was the only American in action in Italy over the weekend in Frosinone’s heavy loss, as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessmann were left out of the action for nearly-relegated Venezia.
Andrija Novakovich continue his fine form to set up a big Frosinone win, while Gianluca Busio and Venezia suffered yet another loss as their relegation to Serie B nears inevitability.
Andrija Novakovich was the hero in a wild eight-goal thriller for Frosinone, nailing a spot kick deep into injury time to secure an important away draw at Ternana in Monday’s Serie B action.
Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessmann were the only Americans in action in Italy over Easter weekend, teaming up in the Venezia midfield as the team plunged closer to a return to Serie B.
Gianluca Busio was the only American in action in Italy this weekend, earning the start for Venezia in their soul-crushing loss to Udinese.
With Gianluca Busio not called into action for Venezia following USMNT duty, Andrija Novakovich was the only American to take the field in Italy, putting in a second-half shift in a losing effort for Frosinone.
Gianluca Busio had an extended run-out for Venezia in their deflating loss to Sampdoria, while Andrija Novakovich saw substitute minutes for Frosinone in their important win over Benevento.
What should have been a confidence-building performance for Andrija Novakovich and Frosinone ended as a humiliating loss, as they were shut out by relegation-bound Crotone on Tuesday evening. FC Crotone 2 – 0 Frosinone Novakovich started at the tip of Frosinone’s attack in place of injured Gabriel Charpentier, however had a disappointing outing, not managing […]


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The Watcher and Other Storiesby Italo Calvino, Archibald Colquhoun (Translator), William Weaver (Translator)
The three long stories in this volume show the range and virtuosity of Italy’s most imaginative writer. “Like Jorge Luis Borges and Gabriel García Márquez, Italo Calvino dreams perfect dreams for us” (John Updike, New Yorker).Translated by William Weaver and Archibald Colquhoun. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
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This collection of stories is eclectic, to say the least. They were good but a little over my head. Still, an interesting book to read and discuss.

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- Tales from the Trough: IceHogs rebound with four straight wins
- Clean water groups, small business owners, community leaders celebrate Clean Water Act
- Police investigate death of 71-year-old man who was struck in October while riding in his wheelchair
- Woman gets 10 years for 2013 involuntary manslaughter
- Secretary of State Police to target abuse of disability parking on Black Friday
- Illinois Commerce Commission approves 500-mile direct-current electric wind power line
- Meet John Doe: Rockford could benefit from the new Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago
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Tuskegee Airmen at Memorial Hall Feb. 26
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Meet members of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces, fighting in World War II. Formally, they were the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps.
At 1:15 p.m., a documentary film titled Nightfighters will be shown. At 2:15 p.m., one or more Tuskegee Airmen will discuss their stories and memories, followed by an opportunity for autographs and photos. Tuskegee Airmen books and merchandise will also be available at the event.
For more information about the event, contact Veterans Memorial Hall at (815) 969-1999 or visit veteransmemorialhall.com.
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Natalie Wood - Classic Movie Goddess Part 2
Her sister is Lana Wood. Her half-sister is Olga Viriapaeff.
She suffered from a deep fear of drowning after having barely survived an accident when she was a little girl, during the filming of The Green Promise (1949). Her fear was so great that Elia Kazan had to lie - promising a double - and trick her into doing the scenes at the water reservoir in Splendor in the Grass (1961). She also had to do her own swimming scenes in "From Here to Eternity" (1979) despite her protests.
Was commonly listed as 5' 3" wearing heels in movie magazines, though her actual height was 5' 0".
An accident on a movie set (she fell into a river and almost drowned) when she was 9 years old left her with a permanently weakened left wrist and a slight bone protrusion, which, for the rest of her life, she hid with large bracelets. Regardless of the movie role, or anytime that she was out in public, she always wore a large bracelet on the left wrist.
The daughter of a Russian architect and a French ballerina could do a proper plié before she could barely walk.
Spoke Russian and English.
Entertainment Weekly placed her on the "100 greatest stars of all time" list, at #70.
Sister Lana Wood wrote the best-selling book about her titled "Natalie: a Memoir by Her Sister".
Was the youngest nominee in her category each of the three times she was nominated for an Oscar, the first being when she was 17 and the last when she was 25.
Has multiple connections with the James Bond franchise. Her sister, Lana Wood, was a Bond girl in Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Jill St. John, who was Natalie's childhood friend and is now married to her widower, Robert Wagner, also appeared as a Bond girl in the same film. Natalie co-starred in Meteor (1979) with Sean Connery, who played the James Bond character in seven films, and in Brainstorm (1983), she co-starred with Christopher Walken, who was a Bond villain in A View to a Kill (1985). Natalie also co-starred in "From Here to Eternity" (1979) with Kim Basinger, who was a Bond girl in Never Say Never Again (1983). Robert Wagner's character, "Number Two" in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), is a spoof of the character "Largo" in Thunderball (1965).
Her best friends included actresses Stefanie Powers, Dyan Cannon and Carol Lynley. She was a childhood friend of her widower's current wife Jill St. John but they were not close as adults.


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CVS Health is adding a ton of jobs as stores stay open amid the coronavirus outbreak – the company is looking to hire 50-thousand workers. And it’s not just temporary positions, The company says they’re also looking to fill a glut of full and part-time jobs.
Those working there now? They’ll be getting hazard pay, of sorts. Employees currently working at CVS stores during the coronavirus situation will be up to 500-dollars.
But that’s not all. As more businesses are forced to close, others turn to mass hiring to keep up with demand. Dollar General needs 50-thousand workers by the end of April and Walgreens is looking for nearly 10-thousand people with full-timers getting 300-dollar bonuses..
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Earlier this week, the Elliott School of International Affairs hosted a policy briefing on worldviews of China, India and Russia.
About 100 people attended Wednesday’s briefing, which was held at the 1957 E Street’s City View Room and was a part of a series of events under the Rising Powers Initiative, a major research program focused on global security.
The Rising Powers Initiative, which is led by GW international affairs faculty members Deepa Ollapally, Henry R. Nau and Mike Mochizuki, is funded by a $349,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and a $300,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The aim of the initiative is to enhance scholarship, raise public policy awareness and inform international policymaking on global security issues.
Sitting on the “Worldviews of China, India & Russia: Power Shifts & Domestic Deals” panel Wednesday were Dr. Ollapally, David Shambaugh, a political science and international affairs professor and Andrew Kuchins, the director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Dr. Ollapally, associate director of GW’s Sigur Center for Asian Studies, an international research center at the Elliott School, spoke about India’s “strategic ambiguity.”
“India’s had a long continuity of incremental changes, which leads people to get very impatient with India,” said Dr. Ollapally. “India wants to keep all of its options open, but as India rises, it’s very unlikely they’ll have strategic ties and alliances with other countries.”
Dr. Shambaugh, director of GW’s China Policy Program, said no country contemplates itself as a rising power more explicitly than China.
“China is very concerned about its lack of respect in the international community and is throwing a lot of resources towards increasing that,” he said.
But Dr. Shambaugh described China as schizophrenic.
“China has an identity crisis as they often display contradictory and confusing acts,” he said.
And Mr. Kuchins said it’s hard to predict Russia’s actions.
“Russians pride themselves on being the unpredictable country,” he said.
In the past few decades, Russia has been viewed as both a rising and declining power with the height and collapse of the Soviet Union.
“Russia continues to face challenges to catch up with its competitors,” he said.
The Rising Powers Initiative consists of two main projects. Worldviews of Aspiring Powers: Exploring Foreign Policy Debates Abroad focuses on identifying and tracking the internal policy debates around national security and international economic policymaking in five major and rising powers: China, Japan, India, Russia and Iran. Power and Identity in Asia: Implications for Regional Cooperation examines how identity issues and power transitions affect the international policies of China, India, Japan, Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.


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Gone are the days when work meant sitting on a chair and using the table to keep your laptops. Today, we can work from anywhere in the world. Now, you can work sitting on your couch or bed or lying in the hammock on your lawn. All you need is a lap desk to comfortably place your laptop so you do not have to worry about it slipping off and falling, allowing you to fully concentrate on your work.
In this article, we will introduce you to some of the top lap desks present on the market. We will discuss their features and also go a step further and talk about the factors that you must consider before buying a good lap desk.
One of the leading lap desk brands brings to you the best lap desk that you could ever lay your hands on. This smart lap desk easily fits up to 17” laptops and comes with integrated mouse pads that can be adjusted to suit left- and right-handed users.
It also has a wrist rest making this a super-comfortable lap desk. The dual-bolster pillows under the desk make sure it stays intact on your lap allowing you to fully focus on your work. This affordable lap desk has airflow channel to reduce the heat generated by your laptop.
This wooden lap desk is brought to you Winsome. This desk comes with a drawer where you can store the things you might want to keep handy. The flip top can be adjusted to suit your comfort needs. This inexpensive lap desk comes in two colors, Walnut and Natural.
The desk can be folded making it easy to store and carry. If you’re looking to buy a lap desk that is durable and customizable, then this is the product for you. Hundreds of users love this incredible desk placing it among the top lap desks on the market.
This is yet another fantastic but cheap lap desk brought to you by the trusted brand of the same name, Lap Desk. This desk can fit 15” laptops and comes with two built-in trays for storage and organization. This microbead lap desk has the dual-bolster pillows for stability.
The airflow channel is well-equipped to reduce the heat generated by the laptop and the flat surface provides good ventilation for your laptop. Despite these fantastic features, this is a cheap lap desk which you will certainly not regret buying. It comes in 4 cool colors, Aqua, Black, Pink, and Purple.
This stylish state-of-the-art lap desk is brought to you by the popular brand Sofia & Sam. This desk includes a separate tablet slot that easily fits a 9.6” tablet and a smartphone slot that fits your 3.5” mobile. It also features a slide-out mouse deck which can be pulled out on either side of the desk.
The ergonomic design of this lap desk includes a memory cushion, wrist rest, and handle. It is perfect for working with laptops, tablets, mobile phones, or the good-old pen and paper. It’s an incredible lap desk deal that you shouldn’t miss.
This is a new lap desk, launched in the market, not long ago by Readaeer. This folding lap tray is perfect for use whether you’re sitting in bed or on your couch. Made from the aluminum alloy, this lightweight lap desk is strong and durable. It is capable of 360 degree rotation and can be locked at different angles to suit your requirements.
It’s spacious enough to accommodate a 17” laptop and has a separate mouse holder. This folding lap desk costs more than some others, but it is definitely worth the price.
A desk is where you are most comfortable when working. And how often have you felt the need of a small desk that you could use when sitting in bed or on your couch? Well, lap desks are just that.
Lap Desks are small desks that are placed on your lap. They have smooth surface on top which makes for an on-the-go table even when you are not near a real desk. They give you a surface to keep your laptops, files, books, or anything that you are working on.
In addition to working, you can use them for placing your tablets and smartphones. They are also perfect for sketching or writing or for doing just about anything that you’d do on a normal table. The only difference being, you can take them along wherever you go.
You can use them when you have breakfast in bed or if you want to chop vegetables while sitting on the couch. Kids can study their lessons. These are just to name a few uses of lap desks. You could use them for a number of different ways.
Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, or a kid, lap desks will come in handy for doing almost all your work. Lap desks make sure you are comfortable at all times. They keep your stuff intact on the surface allowing you to completely focus on the task at hand.
In the above section, we walked you through the top lap desks present on the market. In the next section, we will discuss some factors that will help you select a good lap desk.
This section will give you a fair idea about what to look for when buying a lap desk.
Lap desks are usually used when working on a laptop. A laptop needs to be kept on a stable surface because if you place it directly on your lap, there is always the risk of it falling or slipping off. Also, when they are kept on a flat surface, there is proper ventilation that keeps your laptops cool by reducing the heat generated by it.
That’s why, when you decide to buy a lap desk, make sure that it can fit your laptop easily. Some lap desks can fit only laptop up to 15” and you’d be in trouble if you own a 17” laptop. So, it’s better to be 100% sure about the size of your lap desk before you make the purchase.
Next, take a look at the design of the desk to see the other things that it can accommodate. Check if there is enough space for the mouse pad. Some of us do not use separate mouse pads when using a laptop, but it never hurts to have that option. Some lap desks have trays or pockets in them where you can place your phones or pens and other small stationery items.
Some of them come with pull-out drawers where you can easily store papers and documents that you might require when working.
Next up, we discuss the portability of the lap desk. It goes without saying that lap desks should be highly portable because they are meant to be used in a lot of different places so they should be foldable and light enough allowing you to easily carry them around. Although, a lap desk should be lightweight, it should be strong and sturdy. You can never work peacefully when the desk is shaking.
The next factor is about the stability of your desk. Your lap desk should be designed such that they do not slip off from your lap. Most manufacturers use memory foam under the surface to ensure the desk stays intact on your lap.
A good lap desk will have all of these features and still come at a decent price. When you compare the prices, always make sure to analyze the features and design. We highly recommend that you go through the different lap desks for sale options before making the purchase, as there are several ongoing promotions and offers at any given time. You do not want to miss out on them, do you?


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The two great struggles of cooking on a tight schedule are time and affordability.
Instant rice cooks quicker, but it costs about the same as a five pound bag of dry rice. Canned beans are soft right out the package, but give the buyer a paltry sum and less flavor as opposed to dry beans. A whole chicken can provide a tremendous feast, but requires hours of working as opposed to slapping a breast on a hot skillet.
Luckily, the increased ownership of electronic pressure cookers provides a good solution to these problems. The Instant Pot fad has been going on for years and COVID-19 resulted in a lot of home cooks experimenting with the device for the first time.
Now that school is back in session and the cold winter months have made warm, hearty meals a necessity again, it’s the perfect time to utilize the Instant Pot to make some quick delicacies. Here are some basic tips to get the most out of your Instant Pot:
The three staples
The first thing that should be done with an Instant Pot upon purchase is to start using it to cook all those dry goods that take hours on a stove or in an oven. Rice, beans and potatoes should regularly grace the pot as they are nutritious and filling.
Instant Pot Rice:
Logic dictates to buy a basic rice cooker for this staple food. While true, an instant pot can create a superior version of the dish that requires less water and less time steaming. An instant Pot can make brown rice -- normally an hour-long chore -- in less than 30 minutes
Mentioning the reduced amount of water, pressure cookers don’t let steam escape as would normally happen in a stove top pan, so the amount of water necessary for cooking grains is reduced. Keep this in mind in all your recipes when adding, say, salt, as the intensity of the flavor won’t increase overtime with the reduction of liquid
- Equal parts rice and water
- 1 teaspoon salt per cup of rice
- As always, the first step of preparing rice is washing it through a sieve until the water comes clear. This is to get off all the extra starch and prevent the rice form clumping.
- In your Instant Pot, mix the rice, water and salt together.
- Set instant pot to cook at low pressure for 15 minutes
- Once finished, let the instant pot do a natural release (letting the pressure release without opening the release valve)
Instant Pot Potatoes:
Baking potatoes can take over an hour in the oven, especially if they’re particularly large spuds. An instant pot can steam them much quicker producing perfect baked potatoes for dinner and a good start for mashed potatoes.
- Potatoes of choice, any amount as long as it can fit in the pan over the trivet (Yukon Golds are preferable)
- 1 cup of water
- Take a knife and puncture the skin of each potato (prevents potato from exploding during cooking)
- In the pot, add 1 cup of cold water
- Place trivet over water
- Stack potatoes on top of the trivet (the metal stand that comes with the Instant Pot)
- Close pot and set pressure to high cooking for 35 minutes (quick release)
Instant Pot Beans:
Cooking with dried beans is a labor of love. They take hours of prep work primarily due to the amount of time it takes to soak them. With an Instant Pot however, the time can be greatly reduced opening up regular usage of this fickle ingredient.
Instant Pot Beans (No Soak)
- 1 ½ cups water for every cup of beans
- 1 teaspoon of salt for every cup of beans
- In an Instant Pot mix together beans, water and salt.
- Seal instant pot and cook on high pressure for 1 hour (natural release)
Note: Beans are not consistent, if a bean such as Great Northern Beans is used for the above recipe they should come out creamy. However, harder beans, such as Pinto Beans, may take longer. Older beans will always take longer to cook than fresh ones.
Use your discretion. If you are uncertain, soak the beans in almost boiling water for about an hour to soften them up before cooking
Some basic recipes to get you started:
The best quality of tomato sauces require hours of cooking. The main thing you’re looking for in a tomato sauce is a robust, savory flavor and a reduced acidity; factors that only come from a long, slow reduction. This sauce produces the same effects in a fraction of the time.
- 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 diced white onion
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ a teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Set Insta Pot to sauté function on a low heat
- Add in onions and cook until translucent
- Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes
- Add in tomatoes and seasonings then stir thoroughly
- Close lid and set to high pressure for one hour (natural release)
Dried beans are much more flavorful than the canned variety. They impart the broth of the recipe with a deep umami flavor. This recipe is eye-opening to this fact.
3 Cups of pinto beans
- 4 ½ cups of water
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers sliced
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons of chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Turn Instant Pot sauté function on to low
- Add in onions and jalapenos and cook until onions are translucent
- Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute
- Add in remaining ingredients
- Close the lid and cook for 1 hour on high pressure (natural release).


Microsoft has officially announced the extension of the surface family by introducing the new Microsoft Surface Studio. This will be the first desktop device by the company.
At the event on Wednesday at New York, the company also unveiled that the desktop will be a touchscreen device and claims that it will be the world’s thinnest LCD monitor thickness of 12.5 mm.
The major remarkable feature of the device is that the whole screen can smoothly tilt down on a four-point hinge experiencing a touchscreen tablet PC. However, the screen doesn’t tilt completely to the ground but stays at the 20 degrees angle. This is the best angle for easy swiping and drawing on the screen.
Microsoft Surface Studio’s pricing starts at $2,999
The pricing of the surface studio starts at $2,999 and also comes at prices of $3,499 and $4,199 depending on the hardware and will be available in limited quantities. You will get a Surface Pen along with the Surface Studio.
You will get a Surface Pen along with the Surface Studio. There is a new device called Surface Dial which looks like a jog wheel. The Dial works by placing it on the screen which brings a context-aware menu. For instance, while drawing it will bring multiple color options as a wheel.
Microsoft’s colossal focus is on the 3D. It has brought a new 3D update to the Paint App and is therefore named as Paint 3D.
Other top features of Microsoft Surface Studio are:
- 28-inch 4500 x 3000 PixelSense LCD (192 PPI),
- 3:2 aspect ratio,
- Adobe sRGB and DCI-P color settings,
- 10-point multitouch
- sixth-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7
- 1TB or 2TB hybrid drive
- 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB of RAM
- GeForce GTX 965M 2GB (in Core i5 Studio) or GTX 980M 4GB (in Core i7 Studio)
- 4 USB 3.0 (one high power),
- 3.5mm headphone jack,
- SD card slot,
- Mini DisplayPort
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi,
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 5MP front camera with Windows Hello support,
- 1080p video rear camera
- Stereo 2.1 Dolby audio


February 01, 2021
While Wing is most commonly associated with its drone delivery services, we are also working to help lay the foundation that will enable manned and unmanned aircraft to safely share the sky. All around the world, Wing is building technology, supporting research and sharing best practices to help enable an open UTM ecosystem. This UTM ecosystem (called U-space in Europe) will not only support drone delivery, but also the broader commercial and recreational drone community.
We believe that by developing, demonstrating, and launching UTM capabilities, the drone industry can help inform policy debates around the world and pave the way for safe airspace integration. Some of Wing’s global UTM initiatives include:
United States. Alongside industry partners, Wing has helped the FAA build an industry ecosystem for digital flight authorizations in controlled airspace. This system is known as Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, or LAANC. Drone operators can digitally request authorization into controlled airspace, often near major urban airports, and can receive automatic authorization. Wing has also participated in NASA and FAA demonstrations of conflict detection, showing how UAS Service Suppliers (USS) can digitally share information to help drones avoid each other and manned aircraft, and has coordinated trials of remote identification to show how people on the ground can identify nearby drones with their smartphones.
Australia. Wing has helped the regulator, CASA, build a system for authorities to communicate important information with USS and drone operators. This system, the RPAS Platform, helped to kickstart an ecosystem of third party USS that will support a range of different drone operators. In addition, Wing has made its own USS, OpenSky, freely-available to help recreational and commercial drone operators check safe areas to fly.
France. Wing is helping the national air navigation service provider, DSNA, build a similar system for authorities to communicate with USS platforms and drone operators, including in complex cross-border airspace. Under a program called U-space Together, Wing is developing a framework for automated airspace access to manage commercial and recreational drone traffic within controlled airspace in Europe.
Switzerland. Wing is working with the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA)to demonstrate a U-space ecosystem that promotes safety, innovation and diversity. Wing has coordinated trials of remote identification to show how people on the ground can identify nearby drones with their smartphones. These trials led to a roll-out of network remote ID across Switzerland, which improves security, protects privacy and keeps the skies open to hobbyists.
United Kingdom. Wing is working with Connected Placed Catapult, backed by the Department for Transport, to demonstrate how USS can obtain and share information in an open and scalable way. This Open-Access UTM project will help authorities in the United Kingdom to develop UTM policies that support the safe, open and secure use of airspace by all users.
Standards. Technical standards are detailed specifications developed by industry to help promote consistency and interoperability. Internet protocols, like http, are a good example, as a uniform set of standards supports communication in any country. Likewise, regulators, Wing and other manned and unmanned industry leaders are working to develop standards for UTM. These standards will help UTM providers to meet performance requirements set by the regulators. If these requirements are harmonized across the globe, a drone operator from the United States can use the same tools to fly with confidence when she's on vacation in Australia.
To see more on how Wing is working with partners around the world to safely integrate drones, visit wing.com/AviationPartners.


Cab Driver Beheads Self in Bizarre Suicide
A taxi driver decapitated himself in his cab in what appears to have been a gruesome suicide.
The man, believed to be in his 30s, tied a rope to a lamppost and the other end around his neck before driving off in Southwark, southeast London, on Friday.
His body was found by police slumped in the car — with his severed head yards away.
Police are treating the driver's death as suicide and are trying to trace his next of kin.
Officers were called at 12.40 a.m. Friday to the horrific scene in Great Suffolk Street, where the car had crashed into a pillar.
12-year-old boy, Remains Jailed in 5-Week-Old Cousin's Death
A Cobb County judge has ruled that a 12-year-old Florida boy will remain in jail in the death of his 5-week-old cousin.
Juvenile Court Judge A. Gregory Poole ordered the boy, who is from Tampa, held until the Sept. 8 trial at a hearing on Friday. The boy entered a not guilty plea.
Police say a 22-year-old Kennesaw woman left her daughter in the car with the boy Saturday while she went into a store, and called police when she came back and found the baby was not breathing.
The baby was pronounced dead at a hospital Sunday night. Police say an autopsy showed the baby died of blunt force trauma.
The boy is being held at the Cobb County youth detention center on charges of murder and cruelty to children.


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Dead Man, Edward Scissorhands,
and In the Mood for Love,
House of the Spirits by Isabella Allende, 100 years of Solitude by Gabrial Garcia Marquez, Talking Back: thinking feminist thinking black by Bell Hooks, Anything By Neil Gaiman, Midnights Children by Salmon Rushdie ,Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salmon Rushdie, The Marriage of Cadymus and Harmony by Roberto Callastro, The Prophet's Camel Bell by Margaret Laurence, How To Survive The Robot Uprising by Daniel H. Wilson


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Astronaut's Wife, The
By now, it seems that most of the Sci-Fi plots have been explored. What remains seems to be a mixing or blending of previously done stories. The Astronauts Wife appears to be a mixture of such classics as Species, I Married a Monster from Outer Space and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Still, it provides some novel twists to provide a glimmer of originality. The story is rather simple. An astronaut goes up on a space shuttle mission to repair a satellite. While up their he and his partner lose contact with the ground for two minutes. When he gets down his wife begins to notice that he is very changed. The change becomes more and more pronounced as it is discovered that she is expecting twins. Soon it seems that her unborn babies are the vanguard of an extraterrestrial invasion.
The cast of this film is excellent. Johnny Depp plays the astronaut with a skill better than his last few movies. Still, there are many times when his performance is flat and too underplayed. Charlize Theron plays a role very similar to the one she had in Devils Advocate. A wife in love with her husband forced to see horrible changes in him. Theron does pull it off far better than any other actor does in the film by giving the audience some degree of talent. It is a shame that her agent cant seem to get better films for her. The peripheral cast is also surprisingly top notch for a relatively mediocre film. Joe Morton plays the NASA agent that discovers the true and is fired because of it. His role is not fleshed out enough and comes off as corny and almost just a plot device to give information to the wife. Donna Murphy (Star Trek: Insurrection) is the wife of the other astronaut who comes and goes from the movie without a chance to so her talent. A surprising treat is Cla Du Vall (Little Witches) as Therons younger sister. Once again there is talent there but you have to look past the predicable dialogue to find it. Blair Brown as a small role that does nothing to credit this fine actress.
Director Rand Ravich also wrote and produced this film. I sincerely hope he finds a good film school before he tries another project. It this film and the benefit of an experienced director it may have fared far better than it did. His use of cinematography is under whelming. He shows little imagination to hold our attention or move the story along at the pace that is needed. The story drags in spots and almost stops in others. It has a feel of a network movie of the week rather than a Hollywood major film.
Since the studio is New Line Cinema than production quality for this DVD is fantastic. The video transfer is superb, the audio is perhaps one of the best balanced I have heard in a long time. Each speaker is used just right, not too little, not enough to overpower the sound mix. There are plenty of added features including DVD ROM features such as a full screenplay that you can read as you watch the film. The box states a 1:2.35 aspect ratio but it is actually 1:1.85. Its good but it missed its potential of being far better.


Meg Ryan, the beloved American actress known for her warm presence and captivating smile, has been a favorite in Hollywood for decades. Born as Margaret Mary Emily Hyra on November 19, 1961, in Fairfield, Connecticut, Ryan’s breakthrough role in the romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally…” (1989) catapulted her to stardom.
Her unforgettable diner scene, where she expertly demonstrates the art of faking an orgasm, has become an iconic moment in film history. Ryan’s natural talent for playing relatable and lovable characters in romantic comedies quickly made her one of the top actresses of the 1990s.
Meg Ryan’s impressive resume includes a streak of romantic hits, such as “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) and “You’ve Got Mail” (1998), both co-starring with Tom Hanks, with whom she shared remarkable on-screen chemistry. Her portrayal of attractive and witty leading ladies earned her the moniker of “America’s Sweetheart.”
But Ryan’s acting range doesn’t stop there. She showcased her versatility in films like “When a Man Loves a Woman” (1994), where she played an alcoholic woman, proving that she can tackle more challenging and dramatic roles.
While her career was at its peak in the 1990s, Meg Ryan also ventured into directing, making her directorial debut with “Ithaca” in 2015. Her timeless appeal, acting prowess, and versatility have made her a beloved and enduring figure in Hollywood.
Meg Ryan, renowned for her captivating performance in “You’ve Got Mail” in 1998, continues to enchant audiences worldwide. As the years have passed, Meg Ryan’s life has transformed, and so has her appearance. Today, at 61 years old, she remains a true testament to timeless beauty.
Ryan’s rise to fame began with her iconic portrayal of a woman having an unforgettable moment in a New York restaurant in the movie “Harry and Sally” in 1989. This scene not only made film history but also catapulted her into international stardom. Throughout the 1990s, she became a prominent figure in romantic comedies, captivating millions with her charm and talent.
Meg Ryan’s talent was recognized by audiences and the film industry alike, resulting in numerous successful films. Each year, she graced the silver screen with at least one major motion picture, captivating audiences with her performances. Films like “City of Angels,” “When a Man Loves a Woman,” and “Sleepless in Seattle” drew millions of people to theaters worldwide.
With her golden locks and radiant smile, Meg Ryan captured the hearts of people around the globe. Her chemistry with Tom Hanks in films like “You’ve Got Mail” and “Sleepless in Seattle” earned her critical acclaim and a third Golden Globe nomination. Meg Ryan became known as “America’s Sweetheart,” and the world truly admired her.
Despite her immense success, Meg Ryan faced personal and professional challenges that tested her resilience. Her relationship with Australian actor Russell Crowe, whom she met on the set of “Signs of Life – Proof of Life” in 2000, led to the end of her marriage with Dennis Quaid, whom she had been married to for almost a decade.
Following this period of turmoil, Meg Ryan ventured into new genres, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Despite facing setbacks in her career, her determination and talent remained strong. Ryan chose to rise above gossip and rumors, staying true to herself and her moral convictions.
In recent years, Meg Ryan has seemingly embraced her natural beauty once again. As she celebrated her 61st birthday just a few weeks ago, she continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her grace, talent, and timeless appeal.