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CHICAGO – Even if their physical wounds heal, Chicago’s youngest gun violence victims are still dealing with emotional scars.
“Our children are so much more than their trauma,” said Dr. Mashana Smith, a clinical psychologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Center for Childhood Resilience, who specializes in school-based mental health interventions.
In this WGN-TV Cover Story, reporter Gaynor Hall and photojournalist Michael D’Angelo reconnect with a young survivor 5 years after a bullet devastated his family.
“Everybody just put the guns down and stop,” said Shamaree Bynum, 11.
Shamaree is growing up. His mother thinks often of those who don’t get the chance.
“It is so, so heartbreaking,” said Sheena Godfrey. “When I read about it, especially about kids, it always takes me back to that day. I always think it could have been me. I could have been a mother with a murdered child.”

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Wheat Grass Juice Benefits
You might have noticed wheatgrass juice is growing in popularity among Health enthusiasts as a healthy and nutritious juice.
Or you might be drinking one glass of wheatgrass in the morning.
And you want to know how it benefits your body and health.
If so, you’re in the right place.
Because in this post, I’ll list the health benefits of wheatgrass juice based on studies and researches.
But first, quick info on wheatgrass to set the stage:
Wheatgrass is the grass of wheat(Triticum aestivum) plant.
You can grow and prepare wheatgrass in your house.
Usually, it is consumed as fresh juice as wheatgrass shots but you can even purchase it in powdered and supplements form from stores.
Although, you might have seen, still, that’s how wheatgrass looks.
Now let’s dive into the main course.
1. Box of Nutrients
Different nutrients are required to maintain a healthy body and proper internal function of the body. And wheatgrass is packed with f proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. (Source)
Along with that, it has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
With a combination of so many nutrients, wheatgrass can be a good addition to enhance your well-being.
Here’s what you’ll get from wheatgrass juice
- 17 amino acids
- vitamins A, C, E, K, and B complex
2. Help in Blood Sugar Regulation
headaches, thirst, frequent urination, Vision problems these are the problems that come with high blood sugar level.
Wheatgrass may aid in blood sugar regulation according to some Animal studies.
One study found that giving wheatgrass to diabetic rats lowered the blood sugar level by modifying certain enzymes. (Source)
In another study, blood sugar levels of diabetic rats decreased after 30 days of giving wheatgrass extract. (Source)
Although research is done only on animals, still you can consult with a doctor and start drinking and see how it affects your blood sugar level after thirty or seven days.
3. Helps in Weight Loss
Thylakoids found in wheatgrass enhance satiety and increase weight loss.
However, there is no evidence that wheatgrass helps in weight loss. But studies found that adding thylakoids in the diet aids in satiety and weight loss.
Adding thylakoids in a high carb diet meal raised the feeling of satiety, compared to a placebo. (Source)
In fact, in one study, giving thylakoids to rats slows down the emptying of the stomach, thereby boosting satiety and increases hormones that reduce the feeling of hunger. (Source)
That said, the above studies were conducted using high concentrations of thylakoids which is not typically available in wheatgrass juice.
Also, you can add thylakoids in your diet by eating spinach, kale, and lettuce, in short: leafy greens.
4. Could Help Kill Cancer Cells
Wheatgrass extract reduces the spread of mouth cancer cells by 41% according to one study. (Source). Scientists think that one-day wheatgrass will be used to make a drug to cure mouth cancer.
Wheatgrass is rich in antioxidants which helps in fighting cancer. (Source)
A study found that wheatgrass ignites cell death and decreases the number of leukemia cells (a cancer of the blood cells) by 65% in just three days of treatment. (Source)
Another study with 60 breast cancer patients found that wheatgrass juice decreased the risk of impaired bone marrow function which commonly occurs in chemotherapy. (Source)
Also, wheatgrass ignites the effectiveness of chemotherapy and reduces its adverse effects.
Although there are a lot of studies conducted. Still, we need more no strong evidence on the basis of which we say wheatgrass juice can be used as an anti-cancer food.
5. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory
Your body produces toxins during its natural processes and which can result in oxidative stress if the toxins don’t flush out of the body. Thereby, inviting various health problems. Antioxidant reduction helps in eliminating those toxins from the body.
Along with that, antioxidants may prevent vision loss in older people, according to research. (Source)
Wheatgrass also reduces inflammation. A study found that drinking ½ cup (100ml) wheatgrass juice reduced the severity of ulcerative colitis, a disease that occurs in the large intestine and is characterized by inflammation.
Plus, chlorophyll, found on wheatgrass juice inhibits the activity of a specific protein that activates inflammation. (Source)
6. May Reduce Cholesterol
Wheatgrass juicer reduces the cholesterol level according to animal studies.
Although you need cholesterol to produce vitamin D, make hormones, etc. But too much of it can block your blood vessels, thereby increasing the risk of heart problems.
In one study, rabbits were divided into three groups…
Group 1: Control Diet
Group 2: High Fat Diet
Group 3: High Fat Diet with wheatgrass juice
After 10 weeks it is found that group 3 shown reduces the total cholesterol level and increases “good” HDL cholesterol, compared to Group 1. (Source)
Another study, in which rats with high cholesterol levels given wheatgrass juice resulted in lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol level.
7. Detox Body and Cleanse the Liver
Chlorophyll, a powerful antioxidant, removes the toxins and impurities from the liver and detoxes the body. As a result, you’ll have less gas, abdominal discomfort, and bloating.
Also, wheatgrass is rich in fiber and healthy guts need fiber, thereby helps in keeping the gut healthy.
Potential Side Effect
Although drinking wheatgrass juice does not have any adverse effects but some people may be allergic which can cause problems.
Also, women during pregnancy or breastfeeding avoid wheatgrass or consult with a doctor before adding it in your diet as there is no evidence on the safety of drinking wheatgrass juice during this period. So it better to stay on the safe side and avoid it.
Orange juice is a popular drink with high in nutrients and antioxidants.
Having a glass of fresh orange juice daily can give you many health benefits like an improved immune system, better skin, good eyesight, etc.
That said, it is high in sugar and calories. So, it’s better to consume at a moderate rate.

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‘She did not deserve to die’: 25-year-old native El Paso woman set on fire in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — A 25-year-old El Paso native has been identified as the woman whose burned body was discovered in Midland last week.
In a news release, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office said Saffire M. Armenta had been set on fire and called her death a case of homicide.
“Saffire Armenta was a native to El Paso, she played softball and was a cheerleader for the T-Birds in the Lower Valley,” family friend Monica Almanza told ABC-7 in an email on Wednesday. “She would brighten up a room with her smile and contagious laugh. She did not deserve to die.”
Sheriff’s officials said her body was discovered by Midland firefighters who responded to a report of a fire on the evening of Nov. 2. But firefighters indicated there was no fire, just a burned body at the scene in the 5000 block of FM 1213.
No arrests have yet been made in the case and authorities urged anyone with information about the murder to call the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit at 432-688-4600.
Meantime, friends have set up a GoFundMe account to help Armenta’s family bring her body home to El Paso for a funeral service and burial.
The post ‘She did not deserve to die’: 25-year-old native El Paso woman set on fire in Midland appeared first on KVIA.

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The Quest for Comfort: The Early Days
Long before the invention of the air conditioning systems we know today, people had been seeking ways to escape the oppressive heat. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, used to hang wet reeds in their windows to cool the incoming air through evaporation, leading to who invented air conditioning. Similarly, the ancient Romans circulated aqueduct water through the walls of their buildings to cool them down, a technique somewhat related to the principles of modern radiant cooling systems.
However, these early methods were far from what we consider air conditioning today. The concept of cooling the air inside a building with a mechanical system was yet to be born.
Who Invented Air Conditioning? The Answer is Willis Haviland Carrier
The credit for inventing modern air conditioning is largely attributed to Willis Haviland Carrier, an American engineer. Carrier’s journey towards creating the first air conditioning system began in the early 20th century.
In 1902, Carrier was tasked with solving a humidity problem at a publishing company in Brooklyn, New York. The heat and humidity in the plant were causing paper to wrinkle and ink to misalign, resulting in production issues. Carrier devised a system that controlled the temperature and humidity by passing air through coils filled with cold water, effectively removing excess moisture from the air. This not only solved the publishing company’s problem but also marked the birth of modern air conditioning.
The Cool Revolution: Early Applications
After the breakthrough in 1902, Carrier continued to refine his invention. By 1924, he introduced the first air conditioning system for private residences, though it was a luxury reserved for the wealthy due to its high cost. Theaters and movie houses quickly adopted the technology, attracting audiences with promises of “cool comfort” during the hot summer months.
The advent of air conditioning had a profound impact on various industries. For example:
1. Healthcare: Hospitals adopted air conditioning to maintain a sterile and comfortable environment for patients, leading to significant advancements in medical practices.
2. Retail: Air conditioning transformed the retail industry, making shopping a more enjoyable experience, especially during scorching summers. This, in turn, boosted sales.
3. Manufacturing: Air conditioning allowed for better control over industrial processes, leading to increased productivity and the development of new technologies.
The Mass Adoption: Post-World War II Era
While air conditioning was initially a luxury, it gradually became more accessible to the general population. The post-World War II economic boom in the United States saw a surge in suburban development, and air conditioning became a standard feature in many homes. The development of more affordable and efficient systems made it possible for a broader range of people to enjoy the benefits of air conditioning.
As air conditioning became a ubiquitous part of our lives, innovators started searching for ways to improve the technology. There have been significant advancements, such as eco-friendly and energy-efficient air conditioning technologies. From using alternative refrigerants to designing smart HVAC systems that optimize energy use, researchers and engineers continue to work on making air conditioning better and better.
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When you call B&D Industries, Inc. you can rest assured knowing that your home’s HVAC appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems are in good hands. Our licensed technicians are dedicated to working with you to ensure your home is up-to-code and functioning properly.


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Green Beans with Creamy Garlic Dressing
From EatingWell: May/June 2009
Inspired by a Lebanese pasta dish, we toss steamed green beans with garlicky yogurt for an easy side dish. Try it with roast lamb.
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, (optional)
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Place a medium bowl of ice water near the stove. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the beans to the ice water to cool. Remove from the ice water with a slotted spoon and let drain on a kitchen towel; blot dry with another towel.
- If using fresh garlic, mash with salt using the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Whisk the garlic paste (or garlic powder and salt) with yogurt, oil, parsley (if using) and pepper in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Serve cold.
Per serving: 84 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 158 mg sodium; 165 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A & Vitamin C (20% daily value).
Carbohydrate Servings: 1
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat
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Canon Pro Vimeo Channel shares a new short video with an interview with the next one, after James Longley and Dana Christiaansen, filmmaker who chose the Canon EOS C300 for film project. Rick Gershon, a director of photography from MediaStorm has previously used the Canon 5D Mark II and 5D Mark III. The realization of his latest documentary film became the basis for a practical review of the C300. Surviving the Peace: Angola raises the problem of people in Angola who are still struggling landmines a decade after the civil war ended. The film was shot during July 2012 for the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and observations and opinions on how the C300 works in difficult conditions in Angolan mine fields, Rick put on the MediaStorm blog.
Expectations towards a camera for documentary Rick describes in the following way:
“When working in documentary, especially with a very small crew or in a one-man-band situation, it’s extremely important to have a camera that gets out of your way and lets you do your thing. When the action is breaking in front of you or when you get access to a powerful, emotional scene, the last thing you need to be doing is fiddling with your camera or adjusting one of your attachments. You need to be quiet and discreet and you need to blend into the background and be forgotten. This was how I worked as a still photographer and this is how I want to work in video. Having a compact, ergonomic camera that was built to be a video camera is really important. Everything needs to be a fingertip away and it needs to be intuitively placed. But at the same time you want a camera that has weight and is steady.”
Summary of the test results are very good for C300:
“Despite the few things that bothered me about the C300, I found it to be a phenomenal verite-style documentary camera. In fact, for this type of work, given the form factor and features of the camera, in my opinion, there is not a better camera out there right now for guys like me. (...) Working with the C300 in a documentary setting was a really great experience. I was truly blown away with just how user friendly the camera was and how quickly I became comfortable with it. And of course the footage speaks for itself.”


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After hearing a lot of good things about Quinoa, I finally decided to purchase this wonder grain. Quinoa has a high protein content and is also rich in fiber. When cooked properly the grains stay separate and have a nutty taste. It takes a longer time to cook than rava or vermicilli. I have used quinoa in salad, soup, upma and now in this stuffed peppers.
Any time we go to Costco, which is once every few months I look for the mini bell peppers which come in different colors. In our last trip I spotted these baby bell peppers .. now these are slightly bigger than the mini ones and are a perfect candidate for stuffing. I usually make the stuffing similar to our puff filling, but this time decided to include quinoa. The quinoa added a nutty flavor and went well with potatoes. You can bake these (time saver and healthy) or cook it in a skillet using extra oil. These would be a perfect accompaniment for fried rice or with soup. Off to the recipe.
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin
1 small onion chopped
5 medium potatoes boiled
1/2 cup quinoa cooked
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp amchur powder
20 baby bell peppers
Boil potatoes, mash and keep aside.
Let us see how to cook quinoa. Take 1 cup water and add the rinsed quinoa to it. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Voila .. quinoa ready. It gets a transparent look when it is done. Allow to cool. (1:2 ratio for Quinoa;Water)
Prepare the baby bell peppers. Make a small cut around the stem and remove it carefully. Remove seeds if any inside the bell pepper.
Prepare the stuffing.
Heat oil and season with cumin seeds. Add onion.
Saute until onions are cooked.
Next add the mashed potatoes.
Add the cooked quinoa.
Add the spices. Chilly powder, turmeric, coriander powder and amchur. Add salt.
Mix together. Turn off the stove after 5 minutes.
Add the stuffing to the bell peppers.
Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and lightly spray oil over them. Place in a preheated 425F oven for 20-25 minutes flipping once in the middle. Keep an eye after 15 minutes to make sure they don’t get black.
Out of the oven. All shriveled up and juicy.
Nutty and tasty stuffed peppers ready and we had it with sweet corn soup.
1. Can be made without quinoa also.
Sending this to Anu’s Whole Grain event.
42 Responses to Baby Bell Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa and Potatoes (Oven baked)
I’ve been wanting to make this csertluss apple pie since like thanksgiving. It’s from scratch so I’m a little nervous, but one day soon I will attempt it!Your stuffed bell peppers are inspiring me to reach for my dreams!:)
so cute and healthy and tasty as well. Love this recipe!
WOW!!! This is absolutely tempting & yummy!!!
I've never cooked with quinoa before but maybe I should start with this. Looks delish and colorful too!
Nice color and healthy stuffed bell peppers.
beatiful colors and healthy..yumm…I tried similar recipe with oats…this sounds awesome too…thanks for sending this entry to my event…I appreciate very much.
never seen anything as cute as this!!! love the idea of adding quinoa and potato in those… absolutely creative!!!
Wow.. Very different filling and Im loving it Beautiful pics too
You have a lovely blog. Keep it going.
I get those same mini bell peppers from Costco, too! I'll have to try these next time!
Nice recipe.. Healthy and delicious!
Hey, same pinch, I've also made the same thing ,not yet posted..I kinda like this small sweet peppers, believe it or not, I also made with quinoa , peas n potatoes..U r tempting me to make it again.
appreciate for brief explanation..
thanks for sharing
Delicious & lovely stuffing..that too with Quinoa makes it healthier..
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wow, this is an amazing recipe, very innovative, sure its healthy too, lovely clicks..
Colourful and yummMM!
WOW! A Super Cute Recipe!! Those bell peppers are so cute…healthy,tasty ingredients…I wish I can taste it now…I'll have to try this!!
Always love healthy pretty recipe … Thanks for sharing!
lovely idea….I once tried similar kind of recipe with oats….
chk out my event: You can send in this recipe if you want to participate.
lovely colourful n yummy filling..baking makes it more healthy!
Nice colorful and very tempting recipe !! loved it !!
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So Tempting and colorfull…:)
I Love Quinoa.. thanks for the lovely idea..
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They look nice and colourful!!! There's an event at http://anuzhealthykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/06/event-july-healthy-fiber-and-protein.html if you wanna send
Very colorful and I love the addition of quinoa. This is a must try recipe
thanks for visting … lovely collection of recipes …. very yummy stuffing …quinoa is very healthy … i will try this … glad to follow you
Love to find a recipe using quinoa; this one sounds great.
Wow!!!!very colourful and healthy recipe.
Healthy and perfectly done bell peppers… Loved those cute little peppers waiting for stuffing…
Love those cute yellow and red bell peppers…A very healthy and delicious stuffing…
Looks superb those stuffed colored peppers wid quinoa…yumm
Appreciate ur illustrative clicks and explanation. Very interested stuffing,bookmarked.
Wow stuffed and baked bellpeppers is such a nice twist
I usually make these without quinoa because it is not easily available in India.
So colorful n yummy filling…
Lovely!! This is one dish I make for dinner gatherings!!
It's a new stuffing for me. I'll try soon.
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baby bell peppers are looking so colorful….very innovative recipe
Colorful and very yummy.
so tempting colorfulstoffed mirach.srep by step instruction is very clear.
Stuffing is so delicious..
Thats a wonderful recipe and well explained too. looks very cute


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MITCHELL — For the Dakota Wesleyan University women’s basketball team, the scoring contributions have come through numerous forms this season.
Six different Tigers have led the team in scoring in games on the way to a 12-5 record. Three players — Jada Campbell, Matti Reiner and Isabel Ihnen — average at least 10 points per game. Those three, plus Morgan Edelman, Rylee Rosenquist and Lacey Sprakel each have led the team in scoring in a game this season. Each of them have had at least 20 points in a game, while Edelman’s season-high is 17.
“Night in and night out, we’ve had different leading scorers all year. It’s a good problem to have,” DWU coach Jason Christensen said. “We usually play 10 kids in the first half and see who is clicking and who is not, and then adjust for the second half and that has been working for us.”
Campbell, Reiner and Sprakel each play forward positions, while Aspen Hansen has spent time in the role during stages this season too. The 6-foot-4 Alexandria native, Campbell is the team’s leading scorer with 15.3 points per game, Reiner, a Tripp product, is second at 11.9 points per game and Sprakel, a sophomore from Crofton, Nebraska, is usually among the first players off the bench and is averaging 7.9 points per game. Christensen said the players play key roles in making sure DWU’s offense runs effectively from inside-out.
“When Matti and Lacey and Jada are going, everything works and everything is smoother for us,” Christensen said. “I don’t want to put a lot of pressure on them but they really help things up for the rest of the offense.”
In Sunday’s win over Mount Marty, for example, opportunities opened up for DWU after the Tigers worked the ball inside to Campbell, who draws plenty of attention, and opened up opportunities for passes and open shots. That coincided with a 20-0 run in the 73-41 victory.
The Tigers are also ranked No. 5 nationally in assists per game, averaging 18 assists per contest as a team. DWU makes about 27 shots per game, meaning two-thirds of the Tigers’ made shots are coming off a teammate’s pass.
“Anytime we can get our inside game going, we’re in good shape,” Christensen said. “You look at our losses this year, it’s been when we haven’t been able to work inside. We know we need that to be successful. I compare it to football, where if you don’t have a run game, it’s hard to be successful and it’s the same thing for us, we’re going to struggle if we can’t get anything going inside.”
Ihnen, who played high school basketball at Lennox, has gained a lot of confidence shooting the ball, Christensen said. Her 3-point shooting has risen to nearly 40% on the season from 26.7% a year ago, and Ihnen has started all 17 games this season, averaging 10.9 points per game.
“If you’re going to be a good shooter, you’re going to have confidence and she has developed that through her workouts and the offseason and I think you’re seeing a lot of that on the court,” Christensen said.
When the Tigers have won this season, they’ve won big.
In 12 victories this season, DWU has won games by an average of 26.6 points, including two games by 60 points and eight games by 20 points or more.
Much of that can be credited to the defensive end of the court, as the Tigers are one of the top defensive teams in the country, ranking 11th in the country in scoring defense, allowing 54.5 points per game. The Tigers rank No. 16 in the country in defensive efficiency, allowing 0.779 points per possession.
“Defensively, we’re one of the better teams in the country and that’s where we start, it’s with the defense,” Christensen said. “I know we’re in the top-20 defensively in the country and I think we might have had times where we’ve been bottom-20 offensively. Defense, that’s why we’re in games. There’s things we can improve on but defensively, I like where we’re at. And our rebounding has been pretty good, too, and that’s a good place to start.”
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One of the most influential monarchies in the history of England began in 1066 C.E. with the Norman Conquest led by William, the Duke of Normandy. England would forever be changed politically, economically, and socially as a result.
The conquest was personal to William. He was once promised a higher title, the king of England. But ultimately, before he died in 1066, England’s King Edward chose a different successor, Harold Godwinson, an English nobleman. Feeling betrayed, William gathered an army and made his way to England in hopes of properly taking his place atop the throne, which was becoming more crowded. Not only were Harold and William in a power struggle, but there were other challengers to the throne as well, including Harald III of Norway and Harold Godwinson’s brother, Tostig.
Strategy combined with a critical weather delay resulted in William invading the south of England just days after Harald III. Harald III had unsuccessfully attempted to wrestle the crown away from Harold, perishing in the process. Harold’s troops could not rest and spent the next two weeks marching south to meet William. The Battle of Hastings in October of 1066, an intense and decisive battle in East Sussex that resulted in the death of Harold, made William the only remaining heir to the crown. A subsequent march on London was faced with little challenge and William was crowned on Christmas Day. William’s invasion is considered the last successful conquest of England.
Early on, King William endured a number of invasions, attacks, rebellions, and threats. He survived through a series of military victories and controversial tactics such as his devastating “harrying the north” policy. This policy involved damaging the land in the north to minimize the chances that rebel groups could strengthen and challenge his army. William also introduced new military strategies, which included building many castles across the country as defensive measures.
English culture changed dramatically as well. William replaced the English landowning elite with Norman landowners, resulting in the first steps toward feudalism. William also directly redistributed land to these people, often in return for military service. William ordered that this new system of land ownership be recorded in a comprehensive manuscript, known as the Domesday Book. He also replaced the church elite, which was mainly made up of Anglo-Saxons, with his Norman supporters. Furthermore, the introduction of the French language into elite English circles influenced English vocabulary and composition.
The results of the Norman Conquest linked England to France in the years that followed. In addition to the introduction of French words to the English language, the French influence was also felt in politics, as William and his noblemen retained an interest in the affairs of France and the European continent.

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The Great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a huge bird of the bustard family (Otididae) and one of the world's heaviest flying birds. The great Indian bustard lives in dry grasslands and scrublands across the Indian subcontinent, with the highest populations in Rajasthan, India.
The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) has been categorized as Critically Endangered, the most serious threat species faces. Hunting, disturbance, habitat degradation, and fragmentation have all contributed to the dwindling population of this spectacular species, which may now number as few as 250 individuals. The Great Indian Bustard bird, which stands a metre tall and weighs over 15 kg, was formerly common across India and Pakistan's grasslands but is now constrained to small, isolated remnants of the remaining habitat.
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Great Indian Bustard Classification
Great Indian Bustard Description and Characteristics
The great Indian bustard is easily identified by its black crown on the forehead, which contrasts with the pale neck and head. The body is brownish, with black, brown, and grey markings on the wings. Males and females are comparable in height and weight, but males have larger black crowns and a black stripe across the breast. During the monsoon season, when they breed the most, females lay a single egg on open ground. Males have a gular pouch that helps them make a loud mating sound that can be heard up to 500 metres distant.
Males are not involved in the incubation or care of the young, who are left with the mother until the next breeding season. These birds are scavengers who consume whatever they can get their hands on. Their diet varies greatly depending on the availability of food at different times of the year. They eat grass seeds, insects such as grasshoppers and beetles, and even small rodents and reptiles on occasion.
Historically, the great Indian bustard was found in 11 states in Western India, as well as parts of Pakistan. The Thar desert in the northwest and the Deccan plateau on the peninsula were previously its strongholds. Its population is now primarily confined to Rajasthan and Gujarat. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have small populations.
Bustards prefer open, flat terrain with little sight obstruction and disturbance, therefore, they thrive in grasslands. They like vast agro-grass scrub habitats during the non-breeding season. They gather in traditional untouched grassland patches characterised by a mosaic of lightly grazed tall grass throughout the breeding season (summer and monsoons) (below 50 cm). They stay away from grasses that are taller than they are, as well as deep scrub like thickets.
Behaviour and Ecology of Indian Bustard
Great Indian bustards are omnivores who feed opportunistically, meaning they eat whatever food is available in their immediate environment. They eat arthropods, worms, tiny animals, and small reptiles, among other things. During the summer monsoon, when India's rainfall peaks and the bird's breeding season are completely underway, insects such as locusts, crickets, and beetles make up most of its diet. During the coldest and driest months of the year, seeds (such as wheat [Triticum vulgare] and peanuts [groundnuts; Arachis hypogaea]) make up the majority of the diet.
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Adult great Indian bustards have few natural enemies, but they become agitated when they come into contact with predatory birds like eagles and Egyptian vultures (Neophron percnopterus). Gray wolves are the only creatures that have been spotted attacking them (Canis lupus). Felines, jackals, and feral dogs, on the other hand, may hunt on chicks. Foxes, mongooses, monitor lizards, Egyptian vultures, and other birds have been known to steal eggs from nests. Grazing cows, on the other hand, are the greatest hazard to the eggs, as they frequently crush them.
Although some aspects of great Indian bustard reproduction are known, the finer specifics of nesting and mating, as well as migratory movements associated with nesting and mating, are thought to vary widely among populations and individuals. They can reproduce all year, for example, but the breeding season for most populations is from March to September, which roughly corresponds to the summer monsoon season. Similarly, while they do rarely return to the same nests year after year, preferring to build new ones instead, they do occasionally use nests built by other great Indian bustards in prior years. The nests themselves are simple, and they are typically found in soil depressions in low croplands and grasslands, or on rocky open ground.
Although it is unknown whether the species has a unique mating strategy, features of promiscuous (in which members of both sexes mate with several partners) and polygynous (in which males mate with numerous females) mating have been recorded. The species does not appear to develop pair bonds. In some groups, lekking occurs, in which males gather at communal display locations to perform for and woo females. Solitary males, on the other hand, may use loud sounds that can be heard at least 0.5 km (0.3 miles) away to attract females to their sites. Standing on open ground with its head and tail lifted, white feathers fluffed, and gular sac (neck pouch) filled with air, the male performs a visual exhibition.
After breeding, the male departs, leaving the mother to be the sole carer for her young. The majority of females lay a single egg, however, two-egg clutches are not uncommon. Before the egg hatches, she incubates it for about a month. After one week, hatchlings are capable of eating themselves, and after 30–35 days, they are completely fledged. At the start of the next breeding season, the majority of hatchlings have entirely emancipated themselves from their moms. Females can reproduce as young as two or three years old, while males reach sexual maturity around the age of five or six.
Outside of the breeding season, there are few obvious movement patterns among great Indian bustards. Some migrate within an area for short distances, while others migrate across the subcontinent for greater distances.
Great Indian Bustard IUCN Status
On the IUCN Red List and the National Wildlife Action Plan, it is listed as Critically Endangered in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in the CMS Convention, and in Appendix I of CITES (2002-2016). It has also been listed as one of the species in need of recovery under the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats initiative.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species designated big Indian bustards as an endangered species in 1994. The population decrease had become so severe by 2011, that the IUCN classed the species as critically endangered. The most recent population estimate, done in 2008, indicated that there were between 50 and 250 mature birds left; however, smaller regional surveys undertaken since then have revealed that local populations have continued to fall. The state of Rajasthan has the biggest concentration of great Indian bustards, estimated to be over 120 birds.
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Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard Birds
Hunting, which is still practised in Pakistan, is the greatest threat to this species. Outside of Protected Areas, there is some poaching, as well as collisions with high-tension electric wires, fast-moving vehicles, and free-ranging dogs in settlements. Habitat loss and alteration as a result of broad agricultural growth and mechanised farming, infrastructural development such as irrigation, highways, and electric poles, as well as mining and industrialization, are all hazards. Here are a few more reasons why the Indian Bustards are endangered.
Too many domestic animals, disruption during breeding, conversion of grasslands and so-called "wastelands" into crop fields are all examples of habitat degradation and deterioration.
Bustard sanctuaries have been tainted by corruption and mismanagement.
In India, there are no explicit land-use policies or domestic animal grazing restrictions.
Project Great Indian Bustard
Project Tiger and Project Elephant in India have demonstrated that by choosing an umbrella species and focusing attention on it and its habitat, a significant portion of the natural ecosystems that support a diverse range of threatened species may be protected. Bustards and Floricans can be thought of as grassland ecosystem umbrella species. A huge number of Indian grassland species can be saved by protecting them and their habitats. The local inhabitants would also benefit from the protection and good management of these meadows.
Grasslands are underrepresented in India's almost 550 protected areas. Misguided management tactics have ruined some of the bustard sanctuaries (e.g. Karera, Sorsan, Ghatigaon). There is no long-term research on bustards, and we don't even know the basic biology of this critically endangered and declining species at the moment.
Taking all of these factors into account, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) suggests that the Indian government launch 'Project Bustard,' a project similar to Project Tiger, with the following goals:
To protect all four bustard species in India.
The variety of habitats of Indian bustards and their allied species must be preserved.
More bustard conservation zones should be established with the help of the state government and residents.
Management of bustard conservation areas must be overseen and coordinated.
Long-term studies on bustards and their habitats in many states must be coordinated.
To create educational materials for decision-makers, stakeholders, students, and others.
Conservation of bustard habitat must be integrated with national grazing policies and land use patterns.
The ‘Guidelines for the State Action Plan for Resident Bustard Recovery Programme' were developed with support from WWF-India. It has played a significant role in raising awareness about the decreasing numbers of bustards and emphasising the significance of a national bustard conservation effort. WWF-India is working to protect GIB in and around Desert National Park. WWF also wants to extend its operations in Gujarat in the near future and is working to raise money for this.
Did You Know?
The colour of a bird's feathers distinguishes males from females.
In India, there are just about 150 Great Indian Bustard birds alive to date.
[while] the flesh of the legs of some fowls, and the breast of others is excellent; the flesh of every part of the Kharchal is delicious", once said the Mughal emperor Babur.
The great Indian bustard was a potential contender (highly backed by Indian naturalist Salim Ali) when the "national bird" of India was under consideration.
Great Indian Bustard Population
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), scientifically known as ardeotis nigriceps, appears to be on the edge of extinction, with only about 110 of these magnificent birds remaining in the entire country. Over 1,000 of them lived in India just 50 years ago.
The GIB, one of the biggest flying birds of the Indian grasslands, is unique to India, with some occurrences in Pakistan's bordering districts of Sindh and Cholistan, where it is hunted. These birds are currently dispersed in a few fragmented patches. The state of Rajasthan has the most number of birds now, with the rest spread throughout Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

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This is a weird slate for D/ST, since there aren’t many standout options. A lot of the most talented defenses are off the 10-game main slate on DraftKings, which left some less than stellar options to pay up for.
I think that makes for a great week to pay down at defense, meaning the top priced options are fades. Here are my three least favorite D/ST plays on the 10-game main slate.
Cowboys (@NYJ) — $4,300
While the Cowboys are worth playing against the Jets in your season-long league, there’s no I’m paying up at $4,300 for them on this slate. This defense is extremely overrated, averaging just 6.2 DKFP so far this season.
The Jets will get Sam Darnold back for this game, and while they’re still touchdown underdogs, things have to improve from where the offense was with Luke Falk. The other reasons the Cowboys are so expensive is because the Eagles D/ST dropped a whopping 35 DKFP in this matchup last week, although it was in Philly. That was due to a fluky two touchdowns and 10 sacks, though, which we just can’t count on from a week-to-week basis.
Ravens (CIN) — $4,100
I also can’t justify paying up for an overrated Ravens D/ST, even against the winless Bengals. Baltimore scored 13 DKFP in its Week 1 blowout over the Dolphins, but has just 8.0 total DKFP since! This defense is allowing the second most yards per play this season, and we just can’t back it for this high of a salary, regardless of matchup.
The Cardinals make for a comparable matchup to the Bengals, and Ravens D/ST scored 4.0 DKFP in that matchup. Getting one point per thousand dollars in salary on DK isn’t close to what we’re looking for.
Eagles (@MIN) — $3,000
Speaking of overpriced, we’ve got the Eagles up at $3,000, which is thanks to those unique 35 DKFP scored against the Jets. Prior to that, Eagles D/ST had scored 15 total DKFP in four games, and playing at Minnesota isn’t an easy matchup.
Kirk Cousins has had his struggles, but the passing game did find something last week against the Giants. The Eagles weakness is in the secondary, which leaves them open to giving up some big plays.
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One of the suspect facing trial for his alleged bank robberies in Offa, Kwara State, Ayoade Akinnibosun, on Friday told an Ilorin High Court that the police deliberately killed Michael Adikwu, also force him to indict Senate President Bukola Saraki.
Michael Adikwu, was a principal suspect and the mastermind behind the robberies, which claimed many lives was killed by police for his inability to go with the alleged plan of the prosecutors.
Akinnibosun and two other accused, Ibikunle Ogunleye and Adeola Abraham, alleged that they made their statements under duress.
Mr Akininibosin retracted his earlier stance and accused the police of masterminding his confession which he claims was written for him by police officers.
“My hands and legs were tied to the back and suspended in between two tables by iron rod for like one hour 30 minutes. Then the senior police officer, Abba Kyari, came around to tell me that I should say that it was the Senate president that gave us guns to rob Offa banks,” the paper said, quoting the defendant
“I told him my life is at stake here and that I wouldn’t do such. Then, he said I should do that for them and that they’ll pay me and thereafter set me free. I disagreed and was carried back to the cell on his instruction as I couldn’t walk,”
Ogunleye said “they brought the late Adikwu to implicate us and he said he had not met any of us in his life – that was why Mr Torture shot him to death.”
Mr Akininibosin as saying that the police intimidated them by killing five men in their presence and ordering them (the accused) to lie on the bodies of the dead people.
“I was shot on my two legs. I was later taken to Abba Kyari office, where he asked to know if I was ready to cooperate and I said yes and pleaded not to kill me. The next day was when Michael Adikwu was brought to identify us and say what connected us together. The dismissed officer said he didn’t know us and after much torture, he was shot dead in our presence.”
The suspect said he was the leader of Kwara South Liberation Movement mobilising young jobless graduates for the representative of Kwara South at the Senate, Dr Rafiu Ibrahim.
The trio also claimed Inspector Vincent shot dead five Fulani men when they were kept at the IRT ‘theatre room’.They added that it was in the same ‘theatre room that Inspector Vincent, popularly known as Mr Torture, allegedly shot dead Adikwu for failing to indict them.
The trial Judge, Justice Halimat Salman, adjourned the case till March 25, 2019 for the continuation of trial within trial.

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This week, his work got a little harder. A leaked memo that made local front-page news detailed a new parking enforcement blitz in the city, ordering supervisors in the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic to produce 40,000 additional parking citations over a 45-day period.
The ensuing brouhaha, in typical San Francisco fashion, pitted City Hall against the city’s principal newspaper and enraged residents burdened with a parking summons rate that produces more than seven tickets per household each year.
“Yeah, it’s been definitely more tense,” Alonzo said as he wrote up a Toyota Celica convertible that had overstayed its welcome in the city’s North Beach neighborhood. “A lot of people are mad, and a lot more are yelling at us.”
But it isn’t just Alonzo and his colleagues who are bearing the brunt of public anger. Fuming San Francisco residents took to the phones in full force last week, calling talk radio stations, parking enforcement officials and Mayor Willie Brown’s office.
By the next day, damage control was in full swing. In a TV news report, Brown angrily denied that the city was beefing up its parking enforcement efforts with new ticket quotas and called the memo a phony. He even compared the San Francisco Chronicle columnists who broke the story with a New York Times reporter recently disgraced for fabricating stories.
According to the May 12 story by columnists Phil Matier and Andrew Ross, a parking enforcement official told his staff that a lot more tickets had to be written because the city is facing “tough economic times” and the number of citations this year is falling far short of projections. The 8% drop in tickets represents a loss of $5.5 million to San Francisco, which is facing a $350-million budget shortfall.
“They overspend and then try to make up for it by writing more tickets,” said a man who found a ticket on his Honda Civic, which was parked downtown. “The meter expired five minutes ago. What am I supposed to do? There’s no parking lot anywhere near here. This is my second ticket this week.”
On weekdays, the city’s population of 780,000 bulges to about 1.6 million, including commuters, most of whom work downtown. Parking officials say there are about 320,000 on-street spots in all of San Francisco and about 58,000 off-street spaces downtown. It doesn’t take a city planner to see there’s a problem.
But city planners don’t see it as a problem. The lack of parking downtown is largely by design, with the San Francisco General Plan leaning toward mass transit and other modes of transportation, such as bicycles.
“Drivers in this city are frustrated because they feel everyone’s out to get them,” said Diana Hammons, a Department of Parking and Traffic spokeswoman. “The bicyclists are out to get them.” San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency riders “are out to get them. They feel vilified.”
More than 2.4 million parking citations were written in San Francisco last year -- more than seven tickets for every household. By comparison, in Los Angeles, a city with roughly five times the population, 2.9 million parking citations were issued last year, according to the city’s Department of Transportation. That’s a little more than two per household.
In June, the cost of parking violations in San Francisco will be raised by $10. Drivers who return to expired meters downtown could find themselves with $40 tags on their windshields. Needless to say, the idea of escalating enforcement efforts doesn’t sit well with many.
Hammons said the leaked memo “does not represent departmental policy.” So why was it written? “There was a meeting where there was talk of sending supervisors out to write tickets,” she said. “Someone was writing notes, interpreted the meeting the way they saw it, did some math on their own, and that math appeared on the minutes. In this town, the city workers have the reporters on speed dial.”
Hammons confirmed that the memo was genuine but that “it is just plain wrong.” Mayor Brown, however, was less forgiving and lashed out at the Chronicle.
“This story started with a phony memo prepared by somebody who may have very well attended a meeting where some matters were discussed, but it wasn’t any kind of an official act, and my guess is that the reporter knew that,” Brown told a KTVU-TV news reporter.
Columnist Matier, who said he received “a very large number of e-mails and telephone calls” from angry motorists, said there’s “nothing phony” about the story. “The minutes came on official letterhead, and their content was confirmed by Parking and Traffic,” Matier said. “Parking is the hot-button issue in San Francisco, so I can see why the mayor may be angry. But we didn’t make this stuff up.”
Hammons said parking citations in San Francisco are down this year as a result of a number of factors, including a shaky economy that has brought soaring office vacancy rates.
Also this year, the city switched to modernized parking meters over a nine-month period. During the exchange, some spaces were left for a while without meters. And, to control traffic during large antiwar protests in March and April, dozens of parking control officers were pulled from ticketing to other duties.
“We expect that there will be more tickets written now,” Hammons said. “But there are no quotas.”
Justin, the ticketed Honda Civic driver, isn’t buying it. “They can call it whatever they want,” he said.
Alonzo has some advice for Justin and other frustrated drivers in San Francisco. When it comes to parking, “this city is just like New York,” Alonzo said. “But New Yorkers are smarter. They just don’t drive.”


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Most days, I work from home. As much as I’d like to say I eat breakfast with my children and husband, I usually only have a coffee or tea in hand as they tuck in.
The truth is, I’m usually not hungry when they are. So, by choice, I wait. My meal comes later, at about 9:30 or 10. It’s invariably a brunch-ish production of something savoury made just for me, eaten on my own, but not by my lonesome.
A meal for one has often been viewed as a result of absence, rather than as individualism. Besides preference, there is also a practical need for meals for one. No matter the number sharing a home, there can be dietary restrictions or specific meal plans; lunches for school and work; and, as family meals are often split between members eating at various times, there is increasing occasion to eat on one’s own.
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What’s more, certain foods are arguably better when made in small quantities. There is a greater joy in frying chicken for one than it is for a crowd, as much as convention makes us want to believe the latter. There’s no need for a vat of oil, no endless frying, or worrying about keeping the first pieces as the last are still in their bath. Chicken goes in, chicken comes out, you eat. The end.
Anita Lo, chef and restaurateur, tackled the topic in her book Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One. She approaches cooking and dining for one as “one of the most blissful and empowering experiences you can have,” and views the ritual as the chance to extend hospitality to ourselves.
Cookbook author, television host and actress Tiffani Thiessen is the primary cook in her family and sometimes feels the pressure to provide. “Being a mom of two young kids and being the only one that cooks in the house, all eyes are on me for the daily question of ‘What are we eating today, Mom?’ Don’t get me wrong, It is a position I get a lot of joy out of,” she says. “But, some mornings and some nights, I secretly yearn for a quiet meal of my own."
Theissen sees these meals as emotional self-care. "Even if it is only a few moments, it is something I am doing for me … to think of my body and all the amazing things it has done and continues to do.”
Cooking for one means there is only one appetite to appease, on your own schedule. It is a release from the obligation to please anyone else but yourself.
Eggplant Ma Po Doufu Style
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup sodium-free chicken stock or water
- 1 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise, then cut into 2/3-inch thick half moons (approximately 6 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 ounces ground pork
- 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Lao Gan Ma chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon scallion greens, sliced
- Plain cooked rice, for serving
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the chicken stock or water and set aside.
Sprinkle the cut eggplant with the salt and allow to sit while you prepare the other ingredients, then blot dry with a clean paper towel. Heat a 10-inch sauté pan on high (a nonstick one would be good for this, but is not essential), and add the oil. When just smoking, add the eggplant and shake to make one layer. Turn the heat to medium high and cook until lightly browned, then stir. Add the ground pork, crumbling as you go, then add the garlic and ginger and stir. Add the Lao Gan Ma and the soy sauce and stir again. Then add the cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until it is translucent and thick. Garnish with the scallions and serve over plain cooked rice.
Excerpted from Solo: A Modern Cookbook For A Party of One by Anita Lo. Copyright © 2018 by Anita Lo. Illustrations Copyright © 2018 Julia Rothman. Published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.
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Following a series of successful tests, the Chinese government has announced that the longest high-speed rail network in the world is scheduled to start taking passengers on December 26, according to Reuters.
The link between Beijing and Guangzhou runs for 1,428 miles and is expected to cut rail travel time between the cities to less than ten hours, as compared to the twenty hours plus the journey currently takes. Trains will travel on the high-speed track at speeds of 186 m.p.h., and the opening of the line is seen by some transport analysts as a commitment by the government to ensuring that engineering resources are deployed in a number of public projects, a matter of some importance as the Chinese middle class continues to evolve.
"A second-class train ticket on the line, which winds through major inland Chinese cities, including Zhengzhou, Wuhan and Changsha, costs 865 yuan, while a first-class ticket costs 1,388 yuan," noted Xinhua, the official Chinese news agency. "Competition from the new railway line for airlines operating Beijing-Wuhan and Beijing-Zhengzhou flights will be intense."
Rail investment in China slowed after a high-speed train crash in 2011, raising some concerns within the country about the safety of a bullet-train system, especially considering the increase in passenger numbers as a result of continued economic growth. High-speed rail has always been on the engineering agenda for the government, which has cast envious glances across the East China Sea to the successful, and world-renowned, system employed in Japan.
Although the line will be officially open for service on the day after Christmas, some parts of the track have been operating for some time. Government officials confident that an investment in rail will help reduce the current bottleneck in cargo transport and increase the level of funding for commuter rail in China's ever-growing urban areas, despite some private concerns over safety.
"We have developed a full range of effective measures to manage safety," Zhou Li, head of the ministry's science and technology department, told reporters during a test run on the track. "High-speed railways are needed for national development, for the people and for regional communication. Many countries have boosted their economies by developing high-speed rail."
The Chinese Ministry of Railways expects to spend billions of yuan in the next 12 months into improving the current system while beginning the engineering research process of extending lines to Hong Kong and possibly even Russia. Sources at the Ministry told state media services that the government had already approved 25 separate rail projects, with a combined estimated cost of $157 billion, although it was unclear exactly how these would be funded.
Following the fatal crash at Wenzhou in 2011, caused by a stranded high-speed rail train being hit by another after a lightning storm, government investment dropped off and state media reported that the government was to cut over $80 billion from the railway budget. However, it seems to have had a change of heart in 2012, with conservative estimates showing that there has been a 250 percent increase in rail networks as it looks to reverse a slowing economy.
Private investment option
According to Bloomberg, rail travel in China loses the government money every year, and while the option of private investment has been mooted, there are some who are skeptical that a national high-speed rail network will become a reality in the near future.
"Government-driven investment has quick effects on boosting growth in the short term," said Yuan Gangming, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a government think-tank based in Beijing. "But you can’t rely on investment to drive growth forever."
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