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KOLKATA: Two separate storms lashed parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, killing at least 15 people as winds topping 80 kilometres per hour crashed through cities. Trees were toppled, train and air traffic disrupted, electric poles uprooted in the region. Seven were killed in Kolkata and six in Howrah as the seasonal storms struck the eastern state.
Five people in Kolkata died when a tree fell on an autorickshaw they were traveling in. Two people were struck by lightning in Hooghly and Bankura districts in south West Bengal. One person was killed when a house collapsed in Anandpur, and a pedestrian died after a tree fell on him in Behala. Four people including a teenage girl, were killed in Ward 61 of Howrah near Belur in two separate incidents. Two others were electrocuted when a tree fell on overhead electric wires and the wires crashed on them. Over a dozen people were also injured in different parts of the state after branches of trees fell on them and some in wall collapses.
Officials reported a cloud build-up of 10km in height, 13 per cent more than that of Mount Everest, and a spread across 40km. The storm and rain brought down the temperature by about 7 degrees Celsius. Full extent of the damage was only evident three days later, as employees of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, and disaster management teams battled to clear uprooted trees and cables hanging on the streets. State Minister for Disaster Management Javed Khan said, “We have deployed our entire force to clean up the mess from the city streets. By afternoon, all the streets will be cleared and traffic will be normal everywhere. Most of the trouble was due to uprooted trees, lamp posts, and dangling wires.”
Mobile and internet services were hit too, with the storm bringing down overhead wires and damaging mobile towers. Two mobile towers in Uttarpara and Hindmotor of Hooghly district gave way throwing vehicular traffic off-gear.


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By a huge (in social science) 15%.
Add in the irony that they can’t take most antidepressants.
There are other problems nobody has yet studied properly.
Like bone health.
Difficult to make healthy bones without meat and dairy.
But what about the B12?
Well, if you damage your nervous system, it’s almost impossible to repair.
All vegans must supplement.
Claimed sources of B12 that have been shown through direct studies of vegans to be inadequate include human gut bacteria, spirulina, dried nori, barley grass and most other seaweeds. Several studies of raw food vegans have shown that raw food offers no special protection.
Symptoms of deficiency
Infants typically show more rapid onset of symptoms than adults. B12 deficiency may lead to loss of energy and appetite and failure to thrive. If not promptly corrected this can progress to coma or death. Again there is no entirely consistent pattern of symptoms. Infants are more vulnerable to permanent damage than adults. Some make a full recovery, but others show retarded development.
Failure to thrive is a PC term for retardation, retarded growth.
In adults typical deficiency symptoms include loss of energy, tingling, numbness, reduced sensitivity to pain or pressure, blurred vision, abnormal gait, sore tongue, poor memory, confusion, hallucinations and personality changes. Often these symptoms develop gradually over several months to a year before being recognised as being due to B12 deficiency and they are usually reversible on administration of B12. There is however no entirely consistent and reliable set of symptoms and there are cases of permanent damage in adults from B12 deficiency.
Those are symptoms in common with the brain damage of starvation.
Subsequently, abnormal myelination or demyelination occurs. The result is severe central and peripheral nervous system dysfunction.
It has long been known that B12 is vital for nerves to work properly, and it is only found in animal sources of food, not in plants. While it is made by our gut bacteria, it can only be absorbed in combination with something called intrinsic factor at the upper part of our intestines, so the B12 made in our colon by our gut bacteria is not metabolically useful.
All B12 supplements must come from animal sources.
signs of nerve death like numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes. However, its become clear that other symptoms of B12 deficiency can precede these classic medical findings, including depression and anxiety.
Of special interest is that brain levels of B12 do not necessarily match up with blood levels of B12.
They’re prematurely aging themselves.
In any event, brain levels of methylB12 (an active form of B12) plummet with age from 20 year-olds to 60 year olds. Also, methylB12 levels in those diagnosed with autismor schizophrenia were 1/3 those of age-matched controls, meaning B12 just wasn’t as active in the brain of those patients.
But it’s just brain fog? Right?
Cobalamin deficiency may cause cognitive deficits and even dementia.
Dementia is both a cause and a result of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Have you or a loved one experienced these signs of Alzheimer’s recently?
While you could be experiencing these symptoms due to Alzheimer’s or another dementia, it’s also possible that your symptoms could be related to low levels of vitamin B12.
Several studies have been conducted to establish the link between vitamin B12 and Alzheimer’s. Some, such as the study highlighted here, associate low B12 levels with both the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and actual atrophy (shrinkage) of the brain.
Either eat animal B12 or eat GMO.

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Special Issue on Vision and Motion Control
Toyomi Fujita, Takayuki Tanaka, Satoru Takahashi, Hidenori Takauji, and Shun’ichi Kaneko
Published:April 20, 2015
Robot vision is an important robotics and mechatronics technology for realizing intelligent robot systems that work in the real world. Recent improvements in computer processing are enabling environment to be recognized and robot to be controlled based on dynamic high-speed, highly accurate image information. In industrial application, target objects are detected much more robustly and reliably through high-speed processing. In intelligent systems applications, security systems that detect human beings have recently been applied positively in computer vision. Another attractive application is recognizing actions and gestures by detecting human – an application that would enable human beings and robots to interact and cooperate more smoothly when robots observe and assist human partners. This key technology could be used for aiding the elderly and handicapped in practical environments such as hospital, home, and so on. This special issue covers topics on robot vision and motion control including dynamic image processing. These articles are certain to be both informative and interesting to robotics and mechatronics researchers. We thank the authors for submitting their work and for assisting during the review process. We also thank the reviewers for their dedicated time and effort.
Cite this article as:T. Fujita, T. Tanaka, S. Takahashi, H. Takauji, and S. Kaneko, “Special Issue on Vision and Motion Control,” J. Robot. Mechatron., Vol.27 No.2, p. 121, 2015.Data files:


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The Luxor Cocktail Cabinet is inspired by Egyptian themes and is from made from Walnut and Birds Eye Maple. The cabinet is tall with an enclosed bevel glass top which has secret lighting designed to illuminate and show off a special ornament. At the top of the cabinet there is a cupboard with a glass shelf for holding drinks and glasses.
Luxor Cocktail Cabinet
The front of the cabinet has a single piece veneered triangle that passes through the 3 dovetailed drawers and cupboard door.
The cabinet is held by tall tapered legs that are braced at the bottom by mitred cross pieces.
This is a real statement piece that provokes conversation.

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ADDIS ABABA, June 1 (EI) — African experts and policymakers on Friday emphasized that the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has added impetus to the need for African countries to create comprehensive and up to date land registries to safeguard ordinary people’s land rights, with particular importance to rural communities across Africa.
The experts and policymakers made the call during a webinar organized by the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) to discuss African land rights in the time of the coronavirus, Kagwanja said COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerability of millions of rural people across the continent raising the need for more transparency and accountability in land governance across the board.
“This is an opportunity for us to do what we should have done a long time ago. We need to now put in place technologies to be able to deliver land rights to the vulnerable in particular. Now is the time,” said Joan Kagwanja, Chief of the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC) – a joint initiative of the African Union (AU), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) is a special node of the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA), which is a partnership of more than 50 leading African universities and research institutions, which envisaged strengthening the training and curriculum development on land governance in Africa.
According to Kagwanja, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis “creates more transparency and help root out corruption in land governance systems,”
“What we have noted is that the land rights delivery is not benefiting at the moment because our institutions are not functioning. Land governance has been affected especially for our vulnerable people across the populations,” the ALPC chief told the webinar.
As of Friday afternoon, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent surpassed 129,565 as of Friday afternoon, as the death toll from the ongoing pandemic surged to 3,790, according to the latest figures from the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Figures from the Africa CDC also showed that some 53,414 people who have been infected with the COVID-19 have recovered across the continent.
The experts and policymakers also told the high-level continental virtual meeting that land rights are increasingly becoming “more precarious as more and more people move into the rural areas as the ongoing health crisis continues to bite, affecting economies across the continent.”
They also agreed that women across the continent were bearing the brunt of COVID-19 as they have been pushed out of agricultural value chains resulting in drastically reduced incomes and domestic violence in the home.
Among the panelists include Fatmata Fouard-Kanu of Sierra Leone’s Land Rights Organisation, Stephen Drani from the Forum for African Traditional Authority, as well as and Bernadus Swartbooi, Namibian lawmaker and leader of the Landless People’s Movement.
The virtual meeting also emphasized that the COVID-19 crisis “needs to be better understood if great responses are to be developed to secure people’s access and rights to land now and beyond the pandemic.”
Bernadette Muyomi, Kenyan land policy expert and founder of African Grassroots Development Organization (AGDO), also stressed that the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified illegal land seizure across the African continent.
“In Kenya for example, the pandemic has exposed gender inequalities as women have been pushed out of spaces they normally use to earn a living. Women have completely been locked out of agricultural value chains and men have been left in control,” Muyomi said.
Noting that the COVID-19 outbreak “has seen more land grabs taking place in rural Kenya,” Muyomi also stressed that “this has been happening with the support of the State. With COVID-19, the rich are likely to grab more land as the poor abandon it.”
Swartbooi also stressed that “now is the time for African governments to address all ills affecting land governance on the continent and move to strengthen small holder farmers to ensure they can lift the continent’s economies by producing enough food for Africa.”
According to the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC), among the evident COVID-19 adverse impacts in Africa are the halting of programs to secure tenure, institutional support for land rights and conflict management, and the diversion of State and donor resources towards emergency responses.
The experts and policymakers attending the virtual meeting also underscored the importance of resilience and accountability among local state and traditional institutions in land governance.
They also emphasized that digitizing land registries would reduce the expropriation risk for most rural dwellers. They also agreed that African governments should speedily move to regularize customary land tenure to secure and protect the land rights of the rural people.

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HMRC staff in East Kilbride were left out in the cold when the heating failed at the Centre 1 building.
Tax workers were sent home yesterday morning due to problems with the heating system at Queensway House.
A source said Centre 1 staff were complaining of "baltic" working conditions.
East Kilbride residents experienced the coldest day of the season on Monday as the mercury dropped to minus 7C overnight.
The East Kilbride News understands Centre 1 staff were also sent home on December 11 due to heating issues.
An HMRC spokesman said: “We can confirm there was a heating issue within Queensway House this morning [Monday] and staff were advised to go home.
"Engineers are working to resolve the issue and it is expected that staff will return to work tomorrow.”


|Studio album by Erykah Badu|
|Released||September 16, 2003|
|Producer||Erykah Badu (exec.) Kedar Massenburg (exec.), James Poyser (co-exec.), Rashad "Ringo" Smith (co-exec.), R.C. Williams (co-exec.), Tom Soares (co-exec.)|
|Erykah Badu chronology|
|Singles from Worldwide Underground|
Worldwide Underground is the third studio album by American R&B and neo soul musician Erykah Badu, released September 16, 2003, on Motown Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003, following Badu's period of writer's block and her performing on the Frustrated Artist Tour. Production was handled primarily by production group Freakquency, which consists of Badu, Rashad Smith, James Poyser, and RC Williams. Prominently incorporating hip hop and funk elements, the album features an unconventional musical structure and minimal songwriting concerning hip hop culture, love, ghetto life, and gang culture.
The album debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 143,561 copies in its first week. It earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America and produced three singles that achieved moderate chart success. Upon its release, Worldwide Underground received generally lukewarm reviews from critics. The album has sold 609,000 copies in the United States.
After taking some time off to raise her child, Badu returned in 2000 with Mama's Gun. The album was characterized as more organic in sound than her previous studio album, and primarily produced by the Soulquarians and noted bassist Pino Palladino. A remix of one of the album's songs, "Bag Lady", was issued as the first single and topped the R&B charts for seven weeks. The album was well-received, with the lyrical content winning notices from many publications. Reviewers found some of her lyrics hard to decipher on her initial releases. Despite not charting as high as her first two albums, Mama's Gun was another platinum-selling success, and "Bag Lady" was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2001 Badu embarked on the Mama's Gun World Tour. The tour started in North America on February 10 in Cleveland, Ohio at the Allen Theatre. Badu will perform two nights in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. After the release of Mama's Gun and "Love of My Life", Badu suffered writer's block.
Release and reception
|Los Angeles Times|
Worldwide Underground was released on September 16, 2003, by Motown Records. It debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in the week of October 4, selling 143,561 copies in its first week. Ultimately spending 11 weeks on the Billboard 200, it also entered at number two on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and spent 30 weeks on the chart. By December 2003, the album had sold 394,000 copies domestically. Its first single, "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)", peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The second single "Danger" reached number 82 on the Hot 100 and number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while the third single "Back in the Day (Puff)" peaked at number 62 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On October 28, 2003, Worldwide Underground was certified gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America, following sales in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album has sold 609,000 copies in the United States.
Worldwide Underground received generally lukewarm reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 71, based on 14 reviews. Andy Kellman from AllMusic said the record sounded "more like a weekend jam session than an endlessly labored-over, polished project. For the most part, this is a good thing". PopMatters critic Mark Anthony Neal commended Badu for her themes relating to hip hop culture and for her musical direction, writing that "it finds the artist 'Stepping into Tomorrow', with a new production collective in tow and some straight-up, free-floating, funky-ass R&B. And for the first time in her career, Badu is wearing her own voice and it is unmistakably Badu". Georgia Christgau from The Village Voice wrote that "although sometimes her reliance on mood threatens to get the better of Worldwide Underground, Badu remains faithful to the old school of flow, a blend of drums and rhythm designed to service soul's best instruments: its vocalists." Slant Magazine ranked the record number 90 on its list of the Best Albums of the Aughts.
In a less enthusiastic review, Uncut deemed Worldwide Underground oft-interesting but too groove-oriented music, while Blender observed "rambling, digital fiddling and self-indulgent sprawl here, but a sense of purpose, too, even as her lips move on autopilot." Jon Caramanica from Rolling Stone was more critical and said apart from "Danger" and "Love of My Life Worldwide", most of the songs sounded aimless, "variations on some atmospheric theme ... slither[ing] along unthreateningly".
Badu embarked on the Worldwide Underground Tour in 2004. The US trek kicked off on February 3 in New Orleans. and ran through the winter and spring with supporting act Floetry joining the tour February 5 in Houston. The Roots made a special opening act appearance at the February 11, show in Los Angeles. Badu resumed the tour during the fall with additional dates in America and Europe.
Badu founded the Sugar Water Festival, a music festival co-found by Badu, Queen Latifah and Jill Scott. The trek played to amphitheaters and arenas in the United States during the summer of 2005 and 2006. It began in 2005 as an event to bring awareness to health issues to African-American women. British duo Floetry opened shows during the 2005 run. The festival was relaunched briefly in 2006 with Kelis opening the show and comedian Mo'Nique hosting the festival. 2006 was the final year for the outing.
The festival was to expand into Europe and Asia, however, this did not come to fruition. The Summer Tour was a concert tour in 2006 by Badu. The tour started on June 10, in Knoxville, TN, with three shows in the U.S. and resumed in July for several shows in Europe. In August, Badu co-headlined dates with Jill Scott and Queen Latifah at the "Sugar Water Festival".
|1.||"World Keeps Turnin' (Intro)"||Erykah Badu||Erykah Badu||1:39|
|2.||"Bump It"||Badu||Badu, James Poyser, Rashad Smith||8:49|
|3.||"Back in the Day (Puff)"||Badu||Badu, Poyser, Smith||4:46|
|4.||"I Want You"||Badu||Badu, Smith, Poyser||10:53|
|5.||"Woo"||Badu||Badu, R.C. Williams, Smith||3:14|
|6.||"The Grind" (featuring Dead Prez)||Stic.man, M-1||Dead Prez, Badu, Smith||2:49|
|7.||"Danger"||Badu, Poyser, R.C Williams, Poyser, Smith||Badu, Poyser, R.C. Williams, Smith||5:49|
|8.||"Think Twice"||Donald Byrd, Badu||Badu, Poyser, Smith||3:02|
|9.||"Love of My Life Worldwide" (featuring Queen Latifah, Bahamadia and Angie Stone)||Queen Latifah, Angie Stone, Bahamadia||Badu, R.C. Williams, Smith, Poyser||5:25|
|10.||"World Keeps Turnin' (Outro)"||Badu||Badu||4:01|
|United Kingdom and Japan edition bonus tracks|
|11.||"Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" (feat. Common)||Badu, Raphael Saadiq, Lonnie Lynn, Poyser, Robert Ozuna, Glen Standridge||Raphael Saadiq, Badu, Poyser (add. producer), Jake & the Phatman (add. producer)||3:50|
|12.||"Hollywood"||David Wolinski, Andre Fischer||Badu||5:32|
|Netherlands Albums Chart||42|
|Switzerland Albums Chart||32|
|Swedish Albums Chart||7|
|Austrian Albums Chart||64|
|UK R&B Albums Chart||17|
|UK Albums Chart||93|
|U.S. Billboard 200||3|
|U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums||2|
|U.S. Billboard Top Internet Albums||3|
|US Billboard 200||191|
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In the annals of cinematic history, few stories have captured the imagination quite like “The Sound of Music.” This beloved film musical, released in 1965, introduced audiences to the von Trapp family and their remarkable journey of survival and musical triumph. However, as with any Hollywood production, there has long been speculation surrounding the historical accuracy of the von Trapps’ tale. In this article, we delve deep into the annals of history to uncover the truth behind the von Trapp family’s captivating story, shedding light on the real-life events that inspired this timeless classic. Through meticulous research and scrutiny, we seek to separate fact from fiction and give readers an authentic glimpse into the lives of the legendary von Trapps.
1. Unveiling the Real Story: Unraveling the Historical Truths of the von Trapp Family
The von Trapp family, made famous by the beloved musical “The Sound of Music,” is a legendary Austrian clan with a captivating tale of resilience and courage. However, many are left wondering about the actual events that unfolded in their lives, searching for the real story behind the glitz and glamour. With this in mind, we delve into the history books to uncover the fascinating truths that lie behind the von Trapp family’s captivating journey.
1. The von Trapps were a real family: Contrary to popular belief, the von Trapps were not a fictional creation for the silver screen. They were indeed a genuine family who achieved remarkable feats during a tumultuous time in history.
2. From music to mountains: The von Trapp family’s talents extended far beyond their awe-inspiring harmonies. They were truly accomplished mountaineers, regularly taking to the peaks of the Austrian Alps.
2. Separating Fact from Fiction: Delving into the Authenticity of the von Trapp Legacy
When discussing the von Trapp legacy, it is important to separate fact from fiction as numerous myths and misconceptions have surrounded this iconic family for decades. By delving into the authenticity of their story, we can gain a clearer understanding of the true events that unfolded.
The Sound of Music: A Blend of Fact and Fiction
The von Trapp family rose to fame through the widely popular musical ”The Sound of Music,” which brought their story to the world stage. However, it is crucial to distinguish between the fictionalized elements introduced in the musical and the actual historical events. Here are some key points to consider:
- Maria von Trapp was indeed a governess to the von Trapp children, but the portrayal of their initial meeting in the movie took artistic liberties.
- The marriage between Maria and Captain von Trapp did occur, but their relationship’s development was not as expedited as depicted in the film.
- The von Trapp family did escape from Austria during the rise of the Nazi regime, finding refuge in the United States, where they formed a successful singing group. However, the details surrounding their dramatic escape and subsequent musical career differ from the Hollywood version.
By examining the events that shaped the von Trapp legacy and sifting through the facts, we can appreciate their incredible journey while acknowledging the creative liberties taken by various adaptations over the years.
3. Uncovering the Hidden Past: A Genuine Account of the von Trapp Family
The von Trapp family is best known for their inspiring story portrayed in the beloved musical “The Sound of Music.” However, there is much more to their past that remains hidden from the public eye. In this article, we uncover some lesser-known details and present a genuine account of the von Trapp family’s extraordinary journey.
The Untold Story of Their Escape:
Contrary to popular belief, the von Trapp family did not flee Austria immediately after their final concert, as depicted in the musical. In reality, their escape was a carefully planned and secretive operation. After declining invitations to perform for Nazi officials, the family made the difficult decision to leave their homeland. They journeyed through treacherous paths, scaling mountains, and hiding in convents, all with the goal of reaching safety. It was a daring adventure that emphasized both their commitment to their values and the gravity of the situation they faced.
During their journey, the von Trapps faced numerous challenges, including being pursued by Nazi sympathizers. This aspect of their escape sheds light on the immense bravery required to resist the oppressive regime. Furthermore, their escape underscored the family’s determination to protect their Jewish friends, which was a significant factor in their decision to leave Austria. Their selflessness and defiance in the face of danger make their story all the more remarkable and inspiring. Discovering these uncharted details of the von Trapp family’s past allows us to appreciate the full extent of their extraordinary tale.
4. Examining the von Trapps’ Narrative: Reassessing Historical Accuracy
The von Trapp family’s story, immortalized in the beloved musical “The Sound of Music,” has captivated audiences for decades. However, as with many historical narratives, there are aspects of their story that merit a closer examination. By reassessing the historical accuracy of the von Trapps’ narrative, we can gain a deeper understanding of their experiences during World War II, and the impact their story has had on popular culture.
The Role of Accuracy: The first crucial aspect to consider is the role of historical accuracy in the von Trapps’ story. While it is essential to acknowledge that historical narratives often include elements of creative license, it is equally important to distinguish fact from fiction. By critically examining the accounts and comparing them with documented historical events, we can uncover any discrepancies and better comprehend the von Trapps’ true experiences.
An Exploration of Context: Beyond accuracy, it is crucial to explore the historical and cultural context in which the von Trapps’ story unfolded. World War II had a profound impact on Europe, and their narrative must be analyzed within this broader historical framework. By delving into primary sources, historical records, and testimonies, we can better understand the socio-political climate and the challenges the von Trapp family encountered during their escape from Austria.
5. Debunking Myths: Separating the Reality from The Sound of Music
In the realm of popular culture, few movies have achieved the iconic status of “The Sound of Music.” However, as with any beloved film, a plethora of myths and misconceptions have arisen over the years. It is time to debunk some of the most enduring legends and separate these narratives from the reality behind this timeless musical masterpiece.
Myth #1: Nobody wanted Julie Andrews for the leading role.
Contrary to the popular belief, Julie Andrews was the first choice for the role of Maria von Trapp. The talented actress had already won hearts on Broadway with her captivating performance in “My Fair Lady,” catching the attention of none other than the legendary director Robert Wise himself. This myth can finally be put to rest, as the truth behind the casting process reveals the unwavering belief in Andrews’ extraordinary talent.
Myth #2: The von Trapp family escaped Austria over the Alps.
While the stunning sequence depicting the von Trapp family’s escape over the majestic Alps is undoubtedly one of the most memorable scenes in the film, it is far from accurate. In reality, the von Trapp family fled Austria by train to Italy, without traversing the treacherous mountains. Nonetheless, this fictional embellishment masterfully adds to the dramatic tension of the storyline, enhancing the movie’s overall impact and leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.
6. Challenging Popular Beliefs: Shedding Light on the von Trapp Family History
The von Trapp family has long been immortalized in popular culture as the musical sensations behind “The Sound of Music.” However, recent research has cast doubt on some of the widely held beliefs surrounding this iconic family. Delving into historical records and conducting interviews with descendants, a team of historians has begun to shed light on new discoveries that challenge the existing narrative.
Contrary to popular belief, the von Trapp family did not actually cross the Alps on foot during their daring escape from Austria. In fact, evidence suggests that they traveled by train and then boarded a ship to Italy. These findings challenge a cherished scene from the beloved film and highlight the importance of questioning historical assumptions. Additionally, there is evidence to suggest that the family did not leave Austria purely due to political reasons, as is often believed. Research indicates that economic factors, such as financial difficulties stemming from the decline of the family’s business, played a significant role in their departure.
This new understanding of the von Trapp family history forces us to reevaluate our perception of their remarkable story. By challenging established beliefs, we gain a deeper understanding of their experiences, motivations, and the complex factors that shaped their lives. It reminds us of the importance of critically examining historical narratives, deconstructing popular myths, and seeking the truth beyond the surface of the stories we hold dear.
7. Untangling the Web of Legends: Unmasking the von Trapps’ True Tale
When it comes to the von Trapps, most people are familiar with the romanticized version of their story made famous by ”The Sound of Music.” However, delving deeper into their fascinating journey, one unravels a web of legends that have been woven over time. Here, we aim to untangle those myths and present a more accurate account of the von Trapps’ true tale.
First and foremost, it is crucial to address the misconception that the von Trapps fled Austria to escape the clutches of the Nazi regime. While their story does involve escaping Nazi-occupied Austria, the reality is far more complex. Contrary to popular belief, the von Trapps did not hike over the mountains to freedom. Instead, they discreetly traveled to Italy by train and later embarked on a planned concert tour in the United States. This journey was motivated not solely by political opposition to the Nazis, but also by financial troubles and a desire to share their exceptional musical talents with an international audience.
8. Remembering the von Trapps: A Historical Revision of their Remarkable Journey
As the world celebrates the enduring legacy of the von Trapp family, it is crucial to revisit their remarkable journey through a revised lens. Beyond the beloved musical adaptation that captivated audiences worldwide, the true story of this Austrian family offers a fascinating insight into their resilience, courage, and love for music.
1. Escaping Nazi Germany: Contrary to popular belief, the von Trapps did not escape directly from Nazi Germany. In reality, they departed Austria in 1938, nearly a year before the annexation. Faced with the Nazi regime’s increasing influence and fearing for their future, Captain Georg von Trapp and his family made the difficult decision to leave their homeland. Their escape, rather than an adrenaline-fueled chase across the Alps, was a meticulously planned journey that involved traveling to Italy, and eventually, the United States, where they sought asylum and began building their new lives.
2. Musical Prodigies: While “The Sound of Music” primarily portrays the von Trapps as talented singers, their musical abilities extended far beyond what the audience witnessed onscreen. Not only did all seven children possess exceptional skill in various instruments, but they also performed concerts as a family ensemble. Their soulful renditions of classical pieces and folk songs mesmerized audiences worldwide. The von Trapps’ talent not only defined their path to success in their new homeland but also brought solace and hope to those touched by their music during a time of unrest and uncertainty.
9. Scrutinizing the Records: Fact-checking the von Trapp Family’s Legacy
In recent years, the von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music” has captured the hearts of millions around the world with their inspiring story of love and resilience. However, as their legacy continues to live on, it’s crucial to closely examine the records and fact-check some of the claims surrounding their extraordinary journey.
One of the first aspects worth scrutinizing is their escape from Austria. While the iconic movie portrays their escape as a suspenseful and daring adventure across the Alps, historical records reveal that the von Trapps actually left the country by train, which significantly diminishes the dramatic climax of their courageous journey. Delving further into their story, it is important to acknowledge that the much-celebrated Maria von Trapp, as portrayed in the film, was not the sole driving force behind the family’s interest in music. In reality, the entire family shared a deep passion for singing long before Maria entered their lives. This revelation sheds light on the collaborative effort and shared dedication that truly made the von Trapps’ musical journey a success.
10. Searching for the Truth: A Critical Analysis of Accuracy in the von Trapp’s Story
When it comes to iconic stories like that of the von Trapp family, whose tale was immortalized in the beloved film “The Sound of Music,” separating fact from fiction can be a complex endeavor. Debates have long surrounded the accuracy of their narrative, prompting a critical analysis that delves deep into the historical record and personal anecdotes to uncover the truth behind their captivating journey.
1. Historical Inconsistencies:
- One area of contention revolves around the timeline of the von Trapp’s escape from Austria. Some sources suggest they fled just before the Anschluss, while others claim it happened several months later.
- Furthermore, certain historical documents raise questions regarding the von Trapp’s involvement in the Austrian resistance. Did they actively resist the Nazi regime, or were their actions perhaps more passive?
2. Personal Narratives:
- The von Trapp children, who wrote autobiographies later in life, provide valuable but subjective accounts of their experiences. Their recollections may be colored by nostalgia, cinematic embellishments, or even intentional omissions.
- Attempts to corroborate these personal narratives with other witnesses and historical records are paramount in establishing the credibility of their claims.
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Q: Why are the von Trapps famous and what is their connection to “The Sound of Music”?
Q: Is “The Sound of Music” a historically accurate portrayal of the von Trapp family?
Q: What are some key discrepancies between the movie and the real von Trapp family history?
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Q: In light of the historical inaccuracies, has the legacy of “The Sound of Music” been affected?
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In conclusion, while “The Sound of Music” undoubtedly captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, it is important to separate fact from fiction when exploring the von Trapp family’s extraordinary story. The historical accuracy behind the von Trapp saga reveals a blend of astonishing achievements, differing personalities, and adaptations for the stage and screen. Although certain liberties were taken to amplify the dramatic elements, the underlying essence of the von Trapp family’s resistance against adversity and pursuit of freedom remains a testament to their indomitable spirit. As we delve into history, we must embrace the complexities and nuances that make the truth behind the von Trapps a captivating tale that continues to reverberate through the ages.

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What SSNDOB Was Before Its Servers Were Seized
The US Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service, and Federal Bureau of Investigation have joined forces with law enforcement authorities in Latvia and Cyprus to seize the SSNDOB darknet market. They informed the public about the operation in the official report on June 7, 2022.
SSNDOB used to be a large market for personal data. The name of the market is the combination of two abbreviations: SSN (social security number) and DOB (date of birth.) Thus, names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and other data of about 24 million citizens of the United States had flocked to the servers of SSNDOB, generating profit for the marketplace owners.
Leaked data vendors used to place advertisements of what they had to sell on dark web announcement boards and forums. The deals were stricken afterward on the notorious marketplace. SSNDOB administration urged its clients to pay for the data in cryptocurrency. As for the application of personal data purchased on SSNDOB, buyers used it in illegal machinations of various kinds, including tax and banking frauds. The revenue generated from such deals amounted to $19 million. The leaked information mostly came to SSNDOB from healthcare institutions.
The four seized domains were ssndob.ws, ssndob.vip, ssndob.club, and blackjob.biz. They served as mirrors, which allowed the marketplace to avoid disruption in work, should even one of the servers be shut down due to criminal investigations. However, the joint and simultaneous actions led to the effective seizure of SSNDOB operations with the marketplace infrastructure dismantled.
The context of the SSNDOB servers seizure would not be complete without a suspicion outspoken by the researchers at Chinalysis, who have traced a connection between SSNDOB and Joker’s Stash, a dark web market selling credit card details (stolen, of course.) Joker’s Stash was shut down in February 2021. But before that, around 100 thousand dollars in cryptocurrency were transferred from SSNDOB to Jocker’s Stash. Chinalysis even presume that both resources belonged to the same owners.


Meshell Ndegeocello Announces New Album, Free Track
Meshell Ndegeocello has announced that she will be dropping her ninth studio album on November 8th on Naïve Records. Weather will be the follow up to the bassist/songwriter’s 2009 album Devil’s Halo.
A preview track called “Dirty World” is available for streaming and download.
Recorded in Los Angeles, the album was produced by Joe Henry and features special guests Chris Connelly and Benji Hughes, as well as the band – guitarist Chris Bruce, drummer Deantoni Parks, keyboardist Keefus Ciancia, and upright bassist David Piltch.
Not one to conform to a certain musical genre, Ndegeocello’s new album is described as “strikingly organic,” with “sparse orchestral melodies paired with thoughtful lyrics.” Of course, her thumping bass playing comes through on soulful songs like “Dirty World.”
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Read this report. Read every word.
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The brutal reality of Dr Alex Chard's report is that it we are failing the most needy, the most vulnerable, the most disadvantaged and the most challenging children and young people in society, time and again.
We are failing to safeguard these individuals by not identifying extreme needs in the first 1000 days of life; we are failing to recognise the stark consequences of the collision between poverty, abuse and neglect; we are failing to prioritise these children in terms of joined-up therapeutic and healing service delivery that puts the Child First. And we are failing our communities, in terms of the social, emotional and economic consequences of unmet needs, and damage to the very fabric of society through avoidable criminality... not to mention the desolate life outcomes writ large in the children featured in this report.
There are solutions, but these only make sense and become workable, shared and passionately enacted if the reasons for these solutions are fully understood and deeply owned by every individual in public service.
So read the report. A child's life depends on it."
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Kim Wayans has been in an interracial marriage with Kevin Knotts for over 15 years. They dated many years prior to marriage. Kim is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and director. She is most famous for her numerous roles on Fox comedy show In Living Color. She was also the actress and producer of in the house, Pariah. Kevin Knotts is an actor and writer and the couple live in Los Angeles, California. The couple does not have children. Kim has said “I’m Auntie Mame. I think it’s because I come from a huge family that I don’t feel the need to have children. I’ve always had kids to love and to cuddle. When I get tired of them, I take them back home.” She has nine siblings. Kim and her husband Kevin are authors of a series of books for children “Amy Hodgepodge” which deals with a child book character who is multiracial. Kim stated “We have about 28 nieces and nephews, and lots of them are interracial children, and we wanted them to see images of themselves reflected back in literature in a positive way.” The book, Amy Hodgepodge, is about a multiracial girl’s experience of adjusting to public school after being homeschooled. Kim and her husband want to help young people embrace diversity by showing multiracial children characters that they can identify with.
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Ashida H, et al. (2005) Mammalian PIG-X and yeast Pbn1p are the essential components of glycosylphosphatidylinositol-mannosyltransferase I. Mol Biol Cell 16(3):1439-48
Abstract: Within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), mannoses and glucoses, donated from dolichol-phosphate-mannose and -glucose, are transferred to N-glycan and GPI-anchor precursors, and serine/threonine residues in many proteins. Glycosyltransferases that mediate these reactions are ER-resident multitransmembrane proteins with common characteristics, forming a superfamily of >10 enzymes. Here, we report an essential component of glycosylphosphatidylinositol-mannosyltransferase I (GPI-MT-I), which transfers the first of the four mannoses in the GPI-anchor precursors. We isolated a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell mutant defective in GPI-MT-I but not its catalytic component PIG-M. The mutant gene, termed phosphatidylinositolglycan-class X (PIG-X), encoded a 252-amino acid ER-resident type I transmembrane protein with a large lumenal domain. PIG-X and PIG-M formed a complex, and PIG-M expression was <10% in the absence of PIG-X, indicating that PIG-X stabilizes PIG-M. We found that Saccharomyces cerevisiae Pbn1p/YCL052Cp, which was previously reported to be involved in autoprocessing of proproteinase B, is the functional homologue of PIG-X; Pbn1p is critical for Gpi14p/YJR013Wp function, the yeast homologue of PIG-M. This is the first report of an essential subcomponent of glycosyltransferases using dolichol-phosphate-monosaccharide.
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A NEW fashion exhibition at Sovereign Hill's Gold Museum will provide a glimpse into the fashion trends of decades gone by.
Entitled A Victorian Silhouette, the exhibition draws on the Gold Museum’s incredible collection of more than 3000 original Victorian garments and accessories, shown alongside reproductions made by Sovereign Hill’s Costume Department, highlighting the craftsmanship in recreating Victorian-era fashion.
Gold Museum curator Snjez Cosic says the exhibition would feature 19th century dresses and accessories worn by some of the goldfields' most iconic figures.
She said the show would also explore the role of women in the Victorian era, between 1837 and 1901.
“Female clothing in the Victorian era reflected the role and status of women in society," Snjez says.
"Wealthy and middle class women wore more decorative and elaborate clothing, while the outfits of their working counterparts were simpler.
“With costume one of the most recognisable aspects of Sovereign Hill’s interpretation of life on the Victorian goldfields, this exhibition provides visitors with a fantastic opportunity to understand how fashion and women’s roles were defined by the Victorian era.”
Visitors will have the chance to get a glimpse inside Sovereign Hill's costume department workroom and discover the behind-the-scenes workings. A special film titled A Victorian Silhouette will also be screened, providing a glimpse into the secrets of the 1850s hourglass silhouette.
With plenty of photo opportunities, including the chance to don your very own goldfields-inspired bonnet, or admire some elegant and exquisitely-crafted homewares and accessories, this exhibition will have you in awe at the details and intricacies of yesterday's fashion and craftsmanship.
A Victorian Silhouette runs at the Gold Museum from May 18 to November 4.


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Detectives arrested Parrish Jones, 29, of Porterville Monday. Detectives believe he was an accomplice in the murder of Jorge Luis Ayon of Bakersfield.
The murder happened at a home in Porterville back in March. The victim was visiting 25-year-old Raquel Espinoza.
While there, the victim was confronted by her boyfriend, Eric Jimenez, 28, who accused the victim of dating Espinoza.
Both Espinoza and Jimenez were arrested for the murder along with 23-year-old Matthew Campos.
The latest arrest was made after detectives learned that the initial suspects contacted Parrish to help them burn the body and get rid of evidence.


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Solar Powered Autoclave
In developing countries, there are limited affordable and accessible methods for sterilizing medical equipment despite the fact that many medical procedures, such as surgeries and immunization shots, require the use of sterile equipment. Traditional autoclaves are used in hospitals and laboratories for sterilizing equipment, but they consume a significant amount of power to create the pressurized steam. This inhibits their usage in developing countries, where access to electric power is limited To address this need, we developed a solar-powered autoclave that can concentrate sunlight and create steam for effective sterilization of medical equipment found in the autoclave chamber. This was done through the creation of a reflective, parabolic concentrator dish with detachable blades, a modified pressure-cooker sterilization chamber, and a tripod design allowing for portability. Therefore, the solar-powered autoclave device fulfilled the purpose of providing a low-cost and low-energy option to sterilize medical equipment in developing countries.
The key component in our device that separates it from similar devices modularity. This allows for easy transportation of the device when manufacturing, easy movement of the device when in use, and provides greater flexibility of situations in which the device can be used. To achieve this the device is almost entirely collapsible due to threaded pipes and the removable blades. The parabolic dish was designed to be 4 ft wide to optimize the amount of sunlight we were able to concentrate and had a curvature of 72 degrees to ensure light was focused to a concentrator 3 feet away from the center of the dish.
The foundation of our device is the three-legged tripod used to support the solar concentrator as well as the water reservoir. The adjustable height and ability to level the device make it extremely adaptable to almost all surfaces and allows for convenient placement of the device.
The key component that allows the blades of the solar concentrator to be removed and placed with ease. The pole-arm which the hexagonal base is attached to is threaded to allow it to easily be attached to the tripod attachment component. The base contains six slots to allow the blades of the solar concentrator to be easily removed/placed. Each slot is designed in a way to allow the blades to be secured in place via a “click mechanism”. The blades that form the solar concentrator are designed to be easily attachable to the hexagonal mount for ease of use. Additionally, the blades are made of lightweight aluminum that not only provides a high reflective index but also allows the device to be easily assembled/disassembled.
To allow the device to be run continually without constant attention we included a one-foot diameter sphere that can hold roughly 15 liters of water. This reservoir also serves as a counterweight to the solar concentrator. This helps keep the center of gravity within the three legs of the tripod which prevents the possibility of tipping. To transport water from the reservoir to the concentrator and to the sterilization chamber one-inch copper tubing is used due to its ability to conduct heat and its durability. A pump is also utilized to assist the water in reaching its destination. The pump is a simple on/off pump that needs no special requirements. To allow steam to leave the autoclave and recondense into water, the pressure relief valve of the sterilization chamber is connected to a check valve to allow for one way air flow and one-inch steel tubing connecting the chamber to the reservoir. Additionally, a HEPA filter placed inside the check valve catches any particles that may have appeared in the steam before it is transferred back to the water reservoir.
Our steam generator model is composed of a few main parts allowing for water to successfully be converted to steam. As shown in Figure 4, the 3-feet of copper tubing protruding from the blades connects the reservoir to the steam generator. The steam generator is a carbon foam layer topped with a holed sheet of graphite-coated copper metal encapsulated in a plexiglass tube to enable a light-trapping system for steam generation. Although unconventional, this proprietary design was tested and found to heat water up to 86 degrees celsius by itself and allow for a rate of steam flow matching that of the requirements for autoclaves13, so when coupled with the blades concentrating sunlight, it should be able to heat the water to above the 121 °C and meet industry standards.
The sterilization chamber in which the objects needing to be sterilized are placed is simply in a 30-liter pressure cooker with a screw-on lid and 5-way lock. The chamber also contains a pressure relief valve to slowly let the steam out of the chamber to prevent over-pressure.

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Come Hear Experts' Insights on Unlocking Capital for Native American Communities
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Vermont Announces Bonus Round of State Tax Credits
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development is making available $800,000 in state income tax credits beginning next year for projects designed to enhance the state's history while improving building safety at aging historic commercial and community structures.
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The IRA extends tax credits for wind and solar for the next ten years and allows stand-alone energy storage projects to qualify for the first time. The bill also includes tax credits for the manufacturing of wind and solar components.
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The Arkansas Coalition for Strong Families is a new group formed to encourage the state to invest in kids and families ahead of the 2023 Arkansas Legislative Session. The Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, the Urban League of the State of Arkansas, and the Arkansas Education Association are among 15 organizations that are part of the newly formed group.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Progress in Implementing Its Housing Supply Action Plan
The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing key progress on implementing its Housing Supply Action Plan. The President believes that policies that boost the supply of affordable housing are critical to easing the burden of rising housing costs for renters and aspiring homeowners, and must be taken in combination with actions that address near-term housing affordability and promote fair housing.
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Several people will likely face federal charges after a citywide crackdown Friday morning aimed at making Indianapolis' streets safer. It was a coordinated sweep aimed at getting drugs and guns off the streets.
The FBI, Indiana State Police and IMPD SWAT teams are raiding locations around Indianapolis, Call 6 Investigates has learned. Several people are in custody.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The FBI, Indiana State Police and IMPD SWAT teams raided multiple locations around Indianapolis Friday morning.
The coordinated sweep targeted guns, gangs and drug activity in the city.
One of the locations was in the Island Club Apartments off Dandy Trail on the city's west side.
It is unclear what was recovered or if anyone was arrested during the raid but pictures taken at the scene show the back door of the home kicked in and the front window broken out.
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The future of Isaac Moses will be determined by the NRL appeals committee next month after the powerful player agent was granted leave to appeal his deregistration.
The governing body intends to cancel Moses' accreditation after he allegedly assisted former client Tim Mannah "give evidence to the NRL that was false and intended to mislead an investigation of the NRL integrity and compliance unit". The matter reportedly relates to a third-party deal that was not properly disclosed as part of the salary-cap scandal that rocked Parramatta in 2016.
However, NRL appeals committee chief and High Court judge Ian Callinan determined that Moses had sufficient grounds to proceed to a de novo hearing, at which witnesses can be called and evidence tested. The body, which includes two former players and is independent of the NRL, this week rolled back the original sanctions handed to Canterbury players Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera for a pre-season incident in Port Macquarie.
Moses' legal team, headed by former Law Council of Australia president Arthur Moses SC, is expected to call Mannah as a witness when the hearing begins in August. It could result in Mannah coming face to face with the man he informed on, although the Parramatta prop can't be compelled to testify as the committee doesn't have statutory powers.
Moses is allowed to continue to practice until the matter is finalised.
Arthur Moses has previously worked on NRL cases in the past: he successfully sought an injunction on Sonny Bill Williams while acting for the Bulldogs; he represented the so-called "gang of five" Parramatta officials embroiled in the salary cap scandal; and he acted for Jack de Belin in his Federal Court appeal against the NRL's no fault stand-down policy.
Moses is the most influential manager in the game. Not only does he have more than 50 NRL players on his books – including stars Cameron Smith, Mitchell Moses and John Bateman – but also a raft of coaches, including Anthony Seibold, Adam O'Brien and Kevin Walters.
The NRL has indicated it will soon prevent agents from representing players and coaches at the same time because of the conflicts of interest that could arise.
Even if Moses is banned, many of his clients could remain with his company. Some of the contracts they have entered into include a clause that states: "Should the Principal of the Company no longer be in the employ of the Company, or has his accreditation cancelled or otherwise ceases to be an accredited agent, then the Company will provide an alternative duly accredited principal to manage the affairs of the Player for the Term remaining on this contract."
Moses has particularly strong pockets of influence at the Broncos and Warriors, with the latter club said to be keen to disassociate themselves from the agent. The Warriors have indicated they are looking to part company with Moses-managed clients Blake Green, Adam Blair and Gerard Beale, although officials claim the move isn't linked to their representation.


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Dutchess County apple orchard employee sentenced for stealing over $100K from business
An employee at a Dutchess County apple orchard and vegetable farm has been sentenced for stealing $118,000 from the business.
Concetta Lozito was sentenced in Beekman Town Justice Court last week, according to a court clerk.
According to the owner of Barton Orchards, Lozito worked for them over the past seven seasons and oversaw all registers and helped young employees.
The missing money was discovered last October.
Lovito, who pleaded guilty to petit larceny, was also sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered not to return to the farm.
She is also a teaching assistant for the Arlington Central School District.
Calls on her status have not been returned.
Barton Orchards owner says they were shocked when they learned of the missing money, and have asked the school district to dismiss her.

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New Jerusalem Baptist Church hosts Thanksgiving dinner
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner for New Jerusalem Baptist Church takes two days. Volunteers said the time they put into the dinner was worth it.
“We appreciate them and we love them and we want them to come out,” said Barbara Sapp, Food Distribution Coordinator, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
By coming out, Sapp also means hanging around until dinner is over.
“We’re concerned about their well-being and so we do this in order for them to have a Thanksgiving meal. So they may not have a Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving day,” said Sapp.
For over a decade the church dedicated years of service to those that need it. It’s another way they’re helping to make things better.
“People who don’t have anywhere to go, they come in out of the weather. The smile on their face knowing that somebody really cares about them. And that’s what we’re all about. That’s what every church should be about caring for others,” said Alonzo Nelson, Associate Minister, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
Although this may seem like a lot to some people, they’re answering a calling.
“It’s all about doing God’s business and that’s what we’re about doing God’s business. We’re supposed to help one another love one another and that’s how you show it. Love is an action word. So we take it like it’s supposed to be, action,” said Nelson.
The congregation divides up the duties to make this all happen.
“Each man that wants to will take a turkey home and fix it. We have a lady that’s going to do the dressings and all of the rest of the sides for us and ladies have been asked to do the desserts,” said Sapp.
Both Nelson and Sapp said they looked forward to this day.
“When they say thank you so much and you see that smile on their face that’s what makes it all the difference right there,” said Nelson.
“It just makes me feel good and I’m thankful to God that I’m able to,” said Sapp.
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THE TROUBLE WITH studying good scripts is that they're so good I forget to pay attention to the mechanics of the script.
I had that experience again last week while reading Chinatown by Robert Towne.I hadn't seen the movie for several years and had forgotten many of the details of the story. But as soon as I started reading Towne's script, the visuals began flooding in. Not only the visuals, but even the way Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway delivered their lines. And the tenser the story got, the faster I read.
I couldn't slow down for INT. or EXT. or whose POV it was. After a few pages I could guess the settings from my memories of the movie and just go for the meat instead.
I've been having the same experience this week with The King's Speech and Adaptation. I'm reading The King's Speech online in a pdf I found on Deadline.com and Adaptation.offline, in a book from The Shooting Script series (Newmarket Press). They're both so good I'm devouring them.
I suppose I take it all in on some level—plus the more scripts you read the more natural it all seems and the less you have to sweat the details. But, still. I'm here to learn as well as enjoy.
Now that I'm thinking it through in writing, I think the problem lies in semi-following the standard advice: study a script as you watch the movie. (I haven't watched those three again yet, but I chose the scripts because I'd already seen the movies.) I think the standard advice is extremely sensible. But when I already know and love the movie, I tend to get too lost in the story to study formatting or scene structure.
I think I'll mix it up more from now on. My new theory, as of this minute, is that reading scripts for which I have no prior exposure to the movie will force me to pay more attention in the schoolhouse.
I can start right away with the other half of the Robert Towne book: published by Grove Press, it also contains the script for The Last Detail. Another Nicholson role but one I've never seen.
Should be an interesting experiment. Will the screenwriter cause me to vividly visualize The Last Detail playing out on a movie screen? And will that distract me from the mechanics of the script?
Can't wait to find out.
Milli Thornton (aka Milliver) is the author of Fear of Writing: for writers & closet writers. She is owner of the Fear of Writing Online Course, where her mission is to put the fun back into writing. Milli blogs at Milliver's Travels and the Fear of Writing Blog and coaches writers individually at Writer's Muse Coaching Service.
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Urban Realism and the American Scene
Robert Henri (1865–1929)
Figure in Motion, 1913
A founder of the so-called Ashcan school and respected teacher of several major modernists, Robert Henri rejected conservative art education and instead encouraged subjective artistic expression. Created for the famed Armory Show of 1913, Figure in Motion presents a nude woman in a dancelike pose; it evokes a single moment in a movement that presumably will continue. Henri’s expressive brushwork complements the figure’s sense of motion and emphasizes the active nature of painting itself. He portrays the female nude as a modern individual. Her fluid gesture, as she raises herself on her toes, recalls the emerging art of modern dance as pioneered by the acclaimed performer and choreographer Isadora Duncan (1877–1927), whose work Henri avidly followed. In this work, he suggests that the relentless motion and change characterizing modernity are synonymous with the dynamism of life itself.
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EPs from Dan Curtin and House of Black Lanterns, a new compilation and anniversary shows are in the works.
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Robert Owens, Marshall Jefferson and Eddie Fowlkes have been tapped for guest spots.
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The ten-track compilation of back-catalog remixes will feature Robert Hood, Marcel Fengler, Legowelt and more.
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The UK DJ will play at the city's Footwork venue on June 15th.
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The Berlin label's next compilation features new tracks from Alland Byallo, Ian Pooley and more, plus a mix from Steve Bug.


Is the bearing a standard part in 2020?
An essential part used in water pumps is the bearing. The complete standardization of the structure, size, drawing, marking and other aspects of standard parts is called standard parts. The implication is that the same type of bearing, the same size structure, and installation interchangeability.
For example, the 608 bearing, for any normal-minded bearing manufacturer, the outer dimensions are 8mm inner diameter x 22mm outer diameter x 7mm width, which means that the outer dimensions of the 608 bearing you bought from NSK and the 608 bearing from NZSB are The same, that is, the long one.
In this sense, when we say that the bearing is a standard part, it only means the same size.
For the 608 bearing, the external dimensions are the same, but the inside may be different! What you can really guarantee for a long time is the internal structure parameters.
The same 608 bearing can vary greatly inside.
In this sense, we say that the bearing is not a standard part.
According to specific operating conditions, I can provide 608 bearings with different performances for you to choose. If it is to be standardized, the various parameters of the bearing (size, sealing form, cage material, clearance, grease, grease injection, etc.) must be limited. General customers give the pump model, the bearing can be determined.
Conclusion: For bearings, you must not simply regard them as standard parts, and must understand the meaning of non-standard parts. Finally, I will send you a drawing of bearing working conditions and technical countermeasures. Only when you truly understand your own product working conditions, can you choose the most suitable product.
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Women face two main health risks from the decision to be sexually active: unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Actions taken to prevent a pregnancy may also influence either the occurrence of STDs or their consequences. One contraceptive, the intrauterine device, promotes the development of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).1 However, all other contraceptives apparently confer some degree of protection from STDs. The condom, when used correctly, is highly effective in preventing transmission of many STDs.2 The oral contraceptives reduce the risk of PID.1,3 Other mechanical and chemical barrier methods may also protect against PID.4
The results reported by Jick and colleagues (page 1619) provide additional epidemiologic support for some local antibacterial influence of vaginal contraception. Women classified as spermicide "users" had gonorrhea rates only one fourth those of women using either oral contraceptives or having undergone surgical sterilization. Their data also suggest that spermicides may
Cates W, Weisner PJ, Curran JW. Sex and Spermicides: Preventing Unintended Pregnancy and Infection. JAMA. 1982;248(13):1636–1637. doi:10.1001/jama.1982.03330130084035
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We report the new satellite data of Polar Regions collected by Formosat-2 during the recent Polar Imaging Campaign (March 2006-September 2007). Formosat-2 is the first satellite with a high-spatial-resolution (2 m) sensor placed in a daily revisit orbit. Together with its agility of pointing ± 45° both across and along track, we are able to acquire the optical imagery with 2 m resolution at any place in Polar Regions everyday. We demonstrate its applications with regard to observing the sea ice condition, monitoring the daily changes in ice shelves, and tracking floating ice with sizes of tens of meters for ten consecutive days from 3/24/2006 to 4/2/2006 in the vicinity of Alert, Canada. We successfully track the dramatic movement of ice floes during the breaking-up and refreezing event near the main flaw lead, with the velocity as high as 5 km/day. The results indicate that high-spatial- and high-temporal-resolution optical imagery taken from Formosat-2 could be a very useful data source with immediate impact on the research of Polar Regions.
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well, since I've had some issues with mortal kombat and I don't know if I'll have access to ps4 when it comes out anyways, I got DOA 6 which initially had some controversy but apparently that was just to shut progressives up.
the game plays just as smoothly as before, is quick and fast paced and the costumes even the main ones are decently sexy and despite it not initially looking different to 5 graphically it has had a definite upgrade from the previous iteration. and like the previous game before it even without dlc you get a good bunch of costumes to fool around with.
story mode seems to switch back and forth between characters that are primary to story primarily focusing on the mugen ninja and honoka. seems that dlc character became prominent to story. it was a fun mode but rather short in my opinion.
the game also offers a new 'quest mode' to practice some abilities of characters. so it is decent fun.
unfortunately tengu and phase 4 are locked behind dlc. tengu being a decent 3.99$ so she's cheaper than mk or sf characters and then phase 4 is currently locked behind that 76$ season pass which geh... that's a bit much. hopefully she'll be available on her own later.
the "blood" is almost non existent even when it's turned on. it's just basically black spit when they're hit in the face with a super move and a slight blood lip when they win. hardly anything to freak about that i remember people whining about. there is no blood, nothing you'll notice in gameplay.
the costumes. don't know if this was misinfo with the american branch or not but they left all the costumes in. but... you will grind hard to get them. getting costumes takes awhile and is random. playing christie doesn't mean i'll unlock christie parts, it's all random which is somewhat a pain but all the costumes are still there to unlock in time and the main is still good.
breast physics are still there. there's no option to make them jiggle more or less, they just have the moderate bounce as they did in the last game when you don't play with options. nothing too important but it's still there.
and last controversy was diego, the gay character. i remember there was a big spiel of him being gay and being the first doa homosexual but... he has no part in story mode even to be introduced as a character and nothing in his characterization or look give away him being gay. if i hadn't heard of being made a deal that he was gay i'd just say he's another macho thuggish looking character. like i guess the braclet he wears indicates him being gay? outside that minor detail nothing at all would say anything about his sexuality, he's just a new male character filling a slot without anything else.
mainly the controversies that resulted from the trailers were nonissues. only real issue is that expensive season pass locking away phase 4 and how much you gotta grind for costumes. that aside there really are no issues with the game itself.
overall i'm quite enjoying and just maining christie cuz she's the one i've always had most fun to play (plus god she's hot and she has clare's hairdo.. so even better.) i'd give it a try if you can and enjoy fighting games while we wait for mk.

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