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Leprechaun Strike Slot Game
Leprechaun Strike Introduction
Players looking for something different are sure to appreciate the Leprechaun Strike slot released by INO Games in 2023. As you can imagine, the popular Irish luck theme is used here with symbols like pots of gold, shamrocks, and, of course, a leprechaun. The Leprechaun Strike slot is like no other; find out more and try out play for yourself here at Lottomart.
Leprechaun Strike Game Details
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- Hit Rate:
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Leprechaun Strike Slot Game Background
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Leprechaun Strike Game Design
Most Megaways slots players will instantly notice the lack of a play grid in Leprechaun Strike; instead, the gameplay here focuses on a single 1x1 symbol generator. Players can land symbols to progress up the prize ladders above the reels; these require the shamrock, golden coin, or pot of gold symbols with different value payouts available. The background shows the night sky covered in various clouds that contain golden coins behind the symbol ladders. Simple guitar chords fill the background during play, interrupted by the spinning of the reels and other sound effects based on game features.
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The HTML5 used in creating Leprechaun Strike makes it ideal for players looking to play this slot on mobile and tablet devices alongside PCs and laptops. This feature is something that INO includes in all of its releases to provide great gameplay for all kinds of players. Many new slot games are compatible with different devices allowing players to enjoy these games anywhere with a secure internet connection.
Leprechaun Strike Symbols
Leprechaun Strike features a good variety of symbols in Leprechaun Strike that the player can land from each spin. The 3 symbol ladders contain 6 levels of varying payout prizes that players can access by landing these symbols in play.
The symbols in play offer various value returns for players who can land them and progress up the symbols ladder. The shamrock prize ladder begins with a payout worth 1x the stake; this can progress up to a maximum of 5x the stake for landing 6 shamrocks before the game ladder is reset. The golden coin symbol offers a starting payout worth 3x the stake and can reach a value of 25x the bet for players able to hit the top of the ladder. The pot of gold symbol offers the best main game payouts starting with 5x the stake and ending with a 50x the bet return. Players might want to consider collecting the money they have won and resetting the game before all progress is lost when the unicorn symbol lands.
There are also several bonus symbols included in play, which we will talk through next.
Leprechaun Strike Bonus Features
Leprechaun Strike also features additional bonus symbols players can land here alongside the already great gameplay!Leprechaun Win
This symbol rewards the highlighted payout of a random tower in play without the players' position getting reset. If the Leprechaun Win symbol lands during the Free Spins bonus feature, the combined value of all tower positions in play is collected.Leprechaun Song
When this symbol lands, the players’ position on all symbol payout ladders is increased by 1.Rainbow
This symbol protects either 1-5 random payout rows on-screen or 1-3 entire payout prizes from the unicorn symbol. This means the players' progress is not reset the next time the unicorn lands.Cloud
The cloud symbol introduces a bonus feature, but not a positive one. This symbol resets the Rainbow bonus, meaning the unicorn symbol is an immediate threat to the players’ progress once again.Free Spins
This symbol triggers the Free Spins feature, awarding between 5 and 15 Free Spins in Leprechaun Strike. These spins are played on 5 independent reels at the same time, which can see players progress the prize ladders or access other features quickly.
Leprechaun Strike Slot Summary
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(MINEOLA, NY) – On September 27, 2021, the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) certified Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW as the union to represent twelve agricultural workers employed at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, New York.
This is the first union certification in New York State after the 2019 passage of The Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which grants agricultural and farm workers the right to collectively bargain. Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW, first filed to represent the vineyard’s field workers on May 28, 2021.
“My coworkers at Pindar and I joined Local 338 because we want dignity and respect. Our work should be valued and only by receiving equal treatment and things like sick days and paid time off to spend with our loved ones will it be. We know that being a union member will help us get the recognition we deserve for all of our efforts,” said Rodolfo M., Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW member and worker at Pindar Vineyards.
“When New York passed the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, there was a fundamental understanding that agricultural workers needed key protections that they have lacked for decades, including the right to join a union. PERB’s historic certification is the next step in securing dignity and respect for the essential workers who ensure we have food and beverages on our tables. We are incredibly proud to represent the workers at Pindar Vineyards and are looking forward to securing a strong collective bargaining agreement,” said John Durso, President of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW.
“For the first time we can call farmworkers in New York State union members. For far too long, farmworkers have worked to nourish our communities without necessary workplace protections for themselves or their families. It was a decades-long struggle to win farmworkers’ right to organize in this state, and now workers at Pindar Vineyards are seeing the seeds they planted come to fruition by becoming the first in the state to be recognized as a union. Now they can begin negotiating the first ever union contract for farm workers in New York. The workers at Pindar Vineyards have made history and are the beginning of what we are sure will be a growing union presence for the state’s farmworkers,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU).
“We welcome our first farmworker siblings into the labor family. The historic PERB certification means for the first time, and because of the passage of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, farmworkers will be part of a union that will give them the dignity and respect they deserve. This is the culmination of a decades-long fight centered upon one simple premise: that farm workers deserve fairness, equality, and justice. We are extremely proud of the efforts of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW. Congratulations to the farmworkers and Local 338 President John Durso on this historic achievement,” said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.
“When we corrected the labor law to give farmworkers the same basic rights as other workers in New York and rid our state of a Jim Crow sin, we dreamt of the day workers would answer the call to organize for better wages and working conditions,” said State Senator Jessica Ramos. “Welcome, Pindar Vineyards workers, to the labor family and congratulations on choosing RWDSU Local 338. You’re stronger together when negotiating a fair contract with your employer.”
“Congratulations to RWDSU Local 338 and its talented organizers and my longtime friend John Durso, in this great union victory for the people of our state,” said Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan. “Our historic farmworkers rights legislation took a long time but thanks to the hard work of so many, especially New York’s AFL-CIO labor movement, important worker protections are finally beginning to happen.”
“This decision marks a significant step in the journey to achieve a seat at the table for our sisters and brothers. Decades ago, Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. was asked by farmworkers to stand alongside them in their struggle to change the laws which denied them dignity. Today, we are proud to continue working with RWDSU 338 as they represent workers in negotiating fair and decent contracts. New York’s labor movement has done incredible work in the midst of very challenging circumstances. True justice for farmworkers is closer than ever,” said Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. Executive Director the Rev. Richard Witt.Local
338 RWDSU/UFCW proudly represents approximately 13,000 working men and women employed in a variety of different industries across New York State including, food retail, pharmaceutical retail, health care and human services, transportation, and medical cannabis. For more information, please visit our website at www.local338.org Facebook: /Local338 Twitter: @Local338

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Dark Horse Bringing Gustavo Duarte’s ‘Monsters! & Other Stories’ To America In January [Preview]
You may not be familiar with Brazilian artist Gustavo Duarte right now, but come January his art may just smash its way into your heart forevermore. That's no small feat, but provided cartoony comics are capable of smacking you upside your emotions, it looks like his Monsters! & Other Stories collection of wordless kaiju and sci-fi stories is going to be one of those books.
Due out in stores on January 15, 2014, Duarte's 152-page graphic novel contains three distinct tales. The titular feature, "Monsters!," delivers a humorous take on kaiju tropes, following a giant lizard as it rampages through a city. The second story, "Có!," sees a farmer contend with an alien abduction. Lastly, "Birds" sees two business partners fight the future (but not quite in that X-Files movie tagline way, necessarily).
In anticipation of Duarte's American debut, Dark Horse Comics has provided ComicsAlliance with an early look at Monsters! & Other Stories, which you can check out below.
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- How do you get to Jeffreys Bay?
- In which district is Jeffreys Bay?
- Is Jeffreys Bay part of Nelson Mandela Bay?
- Is there Uber in Jeffreys Bay?
- What is there to do in Port Elizabeth today?
- How far is George from Mossel Bay?
- Is Jeffreys Bay South Africa safe?
- How far is Jeffreys Bay from Port Elizabeth?
- How far is Jeffreys Bay from Cape Town?
- How far is Jeffreys Bay from Plettenberg?
- What is there to do in Jeffreys Bay today?
- What airlines fly from George to Capetown?
- How far is George from Jeffreys Bay?
How do you get to Jeffreys Bay?
Jeffreys Bay is located in the Eastern Cape just south of Port Elizabeth (75km / 46 miles).
The town can be reached by car via the N2 which is the main highway through the Garden Route.
Jeffreys Bay is situated between the highway and Indian Ocean..
In which district is Jeffreys Bay?
Sarah Baartman DistrictJeffreys Bay is a constituent part of the Kouga Local Municipality of the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape Province.
Is Jeffreys Bay part of Nelson Mandela Bay?
It is situated west of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch) and covers a total land area of 2 418km². It covers the nine towns of Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Oyster Bay, Patensie, Hankey, Loerie and Thornhill.
Is there Uber in Jeffreys Bay?
Uber taxis in Jeffreys Bay charge riders per mile when moving, and per minute when idling. Even so, Uber rates do beat cab fares in Jeffreys Bay. It’s also important to note that you don’t have to tip your Uber taxi driver.
What is there to do in Port Elizabeth today?
Top Attractions in Port ElizabethKragga Kamma Game Park. 701. … Shamwari Private Game Reserve. 434. … Sardinia Bay Beach. Beaches. … Cape Recife Nature Reserve. 128. … Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. 175. … Storms River Bridge (Paul Sauer Bridge) 139. … Baywest Mall. 124. … St George’s Park. Parks.More items…
How far is George from Mossel Bay?
38 kmThe distance between George and Mossel Bay is 38 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.
Is Jeffreys Bay South Africa safe?
Crime rates in Jeffreys Bay, South AfricaLevel of crime50.00ModerateCrime increasing in the past 3 years70.00HighWorries home broken and things stolen55.00ModerateWorries being mugged or robbed55.00ModerateWorries car stolen35.00Low8 more rows
How far is Jeffreys Bay from Port Elizabeth?
65 kmHow far is it from Port Elizabeth to Jeffreys Bay? It is 65 km from Port Elizabeth to Jeffreys Bay. It is approximately 80.1 km to drive.
How far is Jeffreys Bay from Cape Town?
599 kmHow far is it from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay? It is 599 km from Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay. It is approximately 681.8 km to drive.
How far is Jeffreys Bay from Plettenberg?
143 kmThe distance between Plettenberg Bay and Jeffreys Bay is 143 km.
What is there to do in Jeffreys Bay today?
Top Attractions in Jeffreys BayParadise Beach. 165. … Dolphin Beach. 118. … Papiesfontein Beach Horse Trails. 120. … Jeffrey’s Bay Shell Museum (Charlotte Kritzinger Shell Museum) Speciality Museums.Fountains Mall. Shopping Malls.Brewhaha Craft Brewery. Breweries.Point Beach. Beaches.Play in JBay Adventure Centre Day Trips.More items…
What airlines fly from George to Capetown?
Well-known airlines that are flying between George and Cape Town include South African Airways and Kulula. Direct flights from George to Cape Town are available.
How far is George from Jeffreys Bay?
227 kmThe distance between George and Jeffreys Bay is 227 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.

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July is National Hot Dog Month and we have rounded up some of our best tips and recipes to help you celebrate!
By Jennie Lussow
The proof is in the first bite. “Pigs in a Blanket” are better on the grill.
By Mike Lang
Check out this video with tips for the perfect 4th of July grilling menu.
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Check out this video on grilling sausages, hot dogs and brats.
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Smart thermostats are automation devices connected with HVAC systems to control the heating and cooling systems within an area. Thermostats have been in use since 1885, but with the introduction of programmable thermostats in 1906, their usage has increased. A typical smart thermostat includes a display unit, motion sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, and other components which include ring and wiring of the smart thermostat.
Smart thermostats are costly as compared to conventional thermostats; therefore, at present, the market size of smart thermostats is not very large. However, in the coming years it is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 31.82% between 2015 and 2020. The high energy saving and decrease in energy wastage offered by these devices has led to increased awareness among consumers, which has boosted its adoption in recent times. North America held the major share in the smart thermostat market in 2014. However, the European market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The key players in this market include Nest Labs (U.S.), Honeywell international (U.S.), Ecobee (Canada), Schneider Electric SE (France), Emerson Electric Co. (U.S.), Tado (Germany), Control4 Corporation (U.S.), Ingersoll Rand (Ireland), Carrier Corporation (U.S.), and Nortek, Inc. (France).
This research study segments the smart thermostat market on the basis of components, network connectivity, applications, and geography. It also provides revenue forecast, and analyzes the trends in the market. The geographical analysis contains an in-depth classification for North America, Europe, APAC, and Rest of the World (RoW) and highlights the high-growth regions in these geographies. The report also analyzes the market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, current market trends, and the technologies that are expected to revolutionize the smart thermostat market. It includes a competitive landscape of the key players in the smart thermostat market with detailed market ranking analysis and describes the growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, partnerships, new product developments, and others adopted by the market players.
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This Is Us
Pilot: Fall TV has finally swung in and one of the first new series is NBC's This Is Us. It may be a bit early to declare it, but Dan Fogelman's new series has the potential to be the next Parenthood. The pilot was smartly written with authentic dialogue and acutely genuine emotions as the family drama unfolds and the emotions are wrung out of the audience. Of course, this would not have been possible if not for the great cast who were perfectly cast and embodied their characters so well. Milo Ventimiglia has come a long way since his days as Jess in Gilmore Girls and in Heroes; Justin Hartley is a handsome revelation and Chrissy Metz is an heartache. Sterling K. Brown gave a great performance but his character was still a bit of a cipher. As was Mandy Moore who did not get much to do this time. The ending gave us a little twist that was, in my opinion, kind of expected but it really does open up many exciting storytelling potentials! Looking forward to the next few episodes.
Episode #2 - "The Big Three": The show continues on on its charming, touching and downright heartwarming course as the framework of the series begins to take shape. The relationship between Kevin, Kate and Randall is very interesting and has so much potential for exploration. On the other hand, in the past, Rebecca and Jack's story seemed to be sacrificed and was presented as lean as possible. Nonetheless, Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia nailed their scenes. Ken Olin directed this episode (he is also the producer), maybe one day he will guest star in it too. Speaking of which, Katy Sagal and Brad Garrett slayed their moments! A word of caution though: This Is Us needs to stay clear of having way too many last minute, episode ending twists.


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The Buffalo Lighthouse will once again slice the night over Lake Erie, thanks to a lens crafted in Florida by a mechanical engineer whose real job in part is to design roller coasters for Disney World.
Installing the 500-pound third-order Fresnel lens, made from brass and optical acrylic, will mark a turning point in a restoration that started in 1987, two years after the U.S. Coast Guard turned maintenance of the iconic tower over to the Buffalo Lighthouse Association. The lens itself will not officially be engaged until next June, but Lighthouse Point was rocking on Monday with an installation crew of chimney workers, preservationists and men wearing white gloves.
“This caps the restoration of the 1833 Lighthouse,” said Michael Vogel, lighthouse association president. “It’s an event we really do want to celebrate. We’ve been bothered for two years seeing the lantern empty. And before that, it stood empty for 73 years until 1987.”
Vogel had just carried 35 pounds of lens up the structure’s 50 interior stairs. It was an act repeated over and over as Vogel and others wearing white gloves took care not to compromise the complex system of prism and brass that make up the lens. Gloves, Vogel said, protect the brass from skin oil that can lead to tarnish.
Meanwhile, Rob Vizza of International Chimney appeared to be completing a Spider-Man move as he perched himself some 60 feet up the tower, securing ropes and hoists with his crew to help lift what could not be carried.
Vizza, a corporate safety director, said his father and brother worked 15 months to restore the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse before it was moved. Vizza’s plan in Buffalo was to lift the lens parts up the tower’s outside, through the hatch and into a room below the lantern. With Lake Erie wind kicking up, the crew took special care so the fragile cargo did not swing and crash into the limestone lighthouse.
“I’ve done industrial smokestacks, but this is my first lighthouse,” he said.
The $120,000 lens restoration project included removal of the old lens, a complete museum conservation and building the new and bigger lens, which is more historically appropriate, said Vogel. The lens construction capped a $650,000 restoration effort of the historic landmark. Initial improvements included the city-funded brick walking path leading up to the lighthouse, masonry repainting on the structure’s 4-foot-thick wall and other stone work.
The former lens, a fourth-order Fresnel, had deteriorated but, through grants and fundraising efforts, the nonprofit association restored the old lens for display at the Heritage Discovery Center, 100 Lee St., the central office of the Buffalo Lighthouse Association and other groups including the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York.
Vogel called the lens the soul of a lighthouse because it collects beams of light from a center lamp – in the 1800s, it was usually a kerosene flame – and focuses them horizontally into one 6-inch-thick light ray that scans the horizon.
The new lens was transported here by Dan Spinella – lens crafter and Disney designer and engineer – and a friend who drove from Artworks Florida, his business in Celebration, Fla.
Vogel called Spinella a “godsend to the preservation industry.”
Spinella said his interest in lighthouses developed first through art. After he moved to Florida, Spinella often visited St. Augustine Light, where efforts to repair its lens were underway after the lens was shot up by vandals.
“I researched how lenses were designed and I located the formulas,” he recalled. “This was ’91, so the Internet was just starting. I found some books written in 1850 and I was hooked. It kind of became a hobby after that.”
Spinella has since manufactured 23 lenses, 16 of them for lighthouses. He reproduced the third-order Fresnel lens at cost for the Buffalo Lighthouse for $77,000.
Spinella still makes glass replacement pieces for historic lenses but he also reproduces complete lenses out of acrylic.
“It makes them more affordable,” he said. “Acrylic lenses are about 10 percent of the actual cost of lenses made of glass.”
Monday’s installation at Lighthouse Point was the “fun part” for Spinella, who described the manufacturing process as tedious. “Think about it,” he said. “It’s 95 degrees in Florida, and I do my work outside because I am sanding and polishing. It’s dirty work.”
For Spinella’s day job at Disney World, he designs the ride systems from the ground up including track, vehicle and ride simulation. His projects include the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in the Magic Kingdom and Slinky Dog Roller Coaster.
In 1984, the Buffalo Lighthouse entered the National Register of Historic Places. It was discontinued as a lighthouse in 1914, said Stasia Vogel, tour and events director for the association. Owned by the U.S. Coast Guard, it is leased to the association, she said.
Testing the lens will occur after the navigation season is over so as not to confuse boaters, said Mike Vogel.
“We can’t have it mistaken for a working aid to navigation,” he said. “I don’t want to lure mariners to the rocks.”


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There’a a plethora of hormonal testing out there, but we’re here to help you figure out which type is right for you. Keep reading to learn about the different types of hormone tests and what they’re used for.
Types of hormone test
Blood Spot Test: A blood spot test can be easily administered at home and is minimally invasive. It requires you to prick your finger to get a small sample of blood that dries quickly and is sent to a lab to be analyzed. It cannot test for as many hormones as a blood serum test, but can still accurately measure insulin, thyroid hormones, estrogen, testosterone, and more.
Saliva Test: A saliva test is one of the easiest hormone tests to administer and is often done at home. After collecting spit in a tube, the sample is sent off to a laboratory where it is analyzed for particular hormone levels. These tests are useful to detect hormones that are readily available to the body such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol. One drawback is that external variables such as pH levels and dental health can impact the accuracy of the results. Saliva tests are often recommended for those interested in topical Hormone Replacement Therapy options.
Urine Test: Urine tests are typically used to measure the “free’ hormones that are readily available to be analyzed in saliva tests as well. Urine samples are collected throughout the day and taking multiple tests can allow you to analyze daily fluctuations. This test is unique in that it allows for analysis of how hormones are being metabolized and it can also identify cancer risk as well. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol are often analyzed through urine tests.
Blood Serum Test: Generally administered in your physician’s office, a blood serum test draws a larger amount of blood from an individual. Fasting is recommended before taking a blood test to ensure that hormone levels are at their relatively normal levels. Although it is more complex, blood serum tests can measure a wider variety of hormones including insulin, thyroid, prolactin, LH, FSH, and other sex hormones.
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Posted by David Kalat on August 10, 2013
It takes many people to make a movie. There are hairdressers and set dressers, designers and gaffers, caterers and stand-ins. But never mind—in the public imagination it all comes down to the director and the star.
And there was a moment, in 1953, when one of the greatest directors who ever graced Hollywood came to work with inarguably the most iconic movie star of all time. What they made was a bright Technicolor musical comedy, produced on the tail end of Hollywood’s Golden Age, that was as raunchy as anything made in the pre-Porky’s era. And for all its glorious brilliance, it probably shouldn’t have worked at all—because you can’t just put any director with any star. Sometimes they don’t match.
There’s a phrase—oil and water. It’s meant to suggest that two people are of such disparate temperaments that they can’t mix, like oil and water. But that metaphor is a limited—oil and water may not mix, but they are such inert things. But try mixing potassium and water and see what happens—they don’t mix either, but stuff explodes. And that’s our metaphor for today—because putting Howard Hawks in the same room as Marilyn Monroe and expecting anything other than stuff exploding was madness.
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks exploring Howard Hawks so if you’ve been tuning in, you should have a pretty good sense by now of the main problem here: Hawks was a proponent of an unself-conscious, almost improvisational approach to acting. He wanted unstudied, unrehearsed naturalism. And he was prepared to resort to dirty tricks to get it.
Meanwhile, Marilyn Monroe was an insecure little rabbit who relied almost pathologically on her acting coach, Natasha Lytess. And one of Lytess’ tools to keep Monroe’s paranoia in check was to insist on endless retakes.
Hawks had no problem with remakes, but retakes weren’t his bag, baby. If the first take wasn’t usable, he figured it made no sense to ask the actors to do it again, he’d just write a new scene and have them go do that one instead.
So, how do you think Hawks responded to Lytess’ repeated calls for retakes? Did he respond calmly and reasonably, accommodating his nervous star’s insecurity? (Let me remind you here that we are talking about a man with a mangled hand, a souvenir left over from punching Ernest Hemingway for no reason other than that it seemed like a good idea at the time).
Nope. Hawks banned Lytess from the set.
This had the predictable effect: Marilyn figured if her drama coach wasn’t welcome on set anymore, then they didn’t really want her to act, so why bother showing up for work at all?
Studio chief Darryl Zanuck wanted to know why the production seemed to have ground to a halt. Hawks offered three suggestions for solving the logjam: fire Marilyn Monroe, fire Howard Hawks, or not shoot the whole movie.
In the end, they settled on a fourth option: Hawks recanted, and allowed Lytess to return. And if she wanted to have Marilyn run through dozens of takes, why not? Of course, there was no law that said they actually had to have film in the camera for those retakes.
The thing is, this wasn’t the first time Hawks and Monroe had worked together. He had to have known what he was getting into. But that raises the question of why Howard Hawks was making this movie at all.
This was in no way Hawks’ comfort zone—he was working in color for the first time, and wasn’t otherwise inclined towards musical comedies—in fact, he was so out of his element in the musical numbers he delegated them to choreographer Jack Cole.
And for that matter, let’s pause a moment and consider these musical numbers. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes had been a 1925 book by the fabulous Anita Loos, which spawned a long-running Broadway adaptation. Hawks was ostensibly making a film version of the play, but the play didn’t have much of a workable plot, so he was rewriting it extensively with Charles Lederer, and the rewrite entailed discarding a fair number of the famous songs from the stage version—a decision which somewhat calls into question the logic of making a movie version of the show in the first place.
And if the whole point of the thing seemed to be a justification for 90 minutes worth of breast jokes, Hawks seemed blithely unaware of the sex appeal of his two stars. In one of the strangest things anyone has ever said, Hawks said of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell “I never thought of either of them as having any sex.” They just weren’t his type. (Want to know Hawks’ type? Click here)
It’s not like anyone was forcing Hawks to make this—and in fact he spent the whole time during production laughing about what an outstanding blockbuster hit he knew he was making. But Hawks was not simply motivated by money.
So… what was Howard Hawks doing making this?
Marilyn was cast as Lorelei Lee, the gold-digging heroine of Anita Loos’ invention. But despite Marilyn’s rising star, the studio was jittery about letting her carry a film alone, so Jane Russell was cast (and given top-billing) as Lorelei’s pal Dorothy Shaw—transforming Loos’ story into something of a sexed-up female Laurel & Hardy gig. It was a savvy move—Russell’s professionalism and experience provided a needed crutch for Monroe to lean on, and more than once she served as a “translator” between Hawks and Monroe.
Russell’s presence also gave the censors palpitations, as they wondered how in the world they could possibly keep the increasingly salacious content of this comedy under control (or keep the two leads appropriately dressed). The script was racy enough to start with, and once Marilyn Monroe was added to the mix most of the double entendres started to turn into single entenderes—putting Jane Russell alongside Marilyn just added a bunch of exclamation points after all the Playboy-style jokes in the script. The only thing Hawks could have done to make it worse would have been to shoot it in 3D.
This is the story of a gold-digger. She says it in her very first scene. Every Three Stooges-worthy complication she produces is the direct result of her value system, and her determination to trade sex for money. She measures money not in dollar counts, but in the amount of her time she would need with a man to extract the needed sum. In any other movie—certainly in any movie made in under the Production Code—this sort of behavior should lead to her comeuppance.
Spoiler alert: there is no comeuppance. No moment where she is brought low, and made to repent. No final reel redemption. No justification for her behavior is offered—it’s not like she has a heart of gold, or some mitigating reason for what she’s doing.
But if you are waiting to see Lorelei’s comeuppance, you’re watching the wrong movie. Your expectations have probably been set by movies in general, or perhaps the works of Jane Austen or Edith Wharton, whose novels were the predecessors to Anita Loos’ but who never imagined that a creature like Lorelei would conquer the world and get everything she wanted.
But if you’ve been watching Howard Hawks (like we have been for the last several weeks) you’ve realized he creates cartoon characters—larger than life figures engineered primarily for entertainment value. Hawks has no interest in whether these characters are realistic, only whether they are interesting—and so he has no interest in what would happen to a real-life Lorelei, nor any interest in what should happen. He only cares about what the audience wants to happen.
And so what do we want? Well, we’ve come to this presumably because we’d like to see Marilyn Monroe (and Jane Russell). And throughout the film we’ve enjoyed watching her comic travails—but the jokes have never been on her. She’s not the butt of the joke—we’re not here to laugh at her misfortune. And so, why in the world would we want to see her fail or suffer at the end?
Thus comes this—Marilyn Monroe’s fist-pumpingly triumphant climax. You thought she was gonna get her comeuppance? Well, sucker, just watch:
And that’s Howard Hawks. It’s what we find in his films, over and over. Whether it’s an alcoholic gunslinger, a fast-talking unscrupulous reporter, a petty teenager criminal, a gangland mastermind—Lorelei Lee joins the ranks of Scarface, Hildy Johnson, and Philip Marlowe as one of Hawks’ roster of complicated, interesting, flawed people, and then he has loved them. He loves all of them, and wants them to be happy.
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Capture My Heart Black White Star Print Flare Elbow Sleeve V Neck Slit Front Chiffon Maxi Dress - Sold out
Steal the spotlight wherever you go in this breezy star print maxi dress. The Capture My Heart maxi dress is made from soft chiffon with an allover star print and features a boho-chic silhouette with flared elbow length sleeves, a deep V-neckline, and a slit front that lets you show plenty of leg. Dress it down with flat sandals or dress it up with heels!
- Hand wash cold
- Length 49" - 51" depending on size
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Albania has been the site of several Greek colonies, and was later part of the Roman province of Illyricum. After being conquered by a number of nations, it became a part of the Ottoman Empire in 1478.
Until 1990, five years after the death of Hoxha, Albania was an extremely isolationist communist state, with little contact even with the other communist states. A multi-party democracy is emerging, but the country suffers from economic problems, organised crime, and a large number of Albanian refugees from Kosovo.
Head of state is the president, which is elected by the Kuvendi Popullor, or People's Assembly. The main part of the Assembly's 155 members are elected by the Albanians in elections every 5 years. The president is assisted by a council of ministers, which is appointed by the president.
Albania is divided into 36 districts called rrethe. Several districts are then grouped into a county or prefecture called qark, of which there are 12. The capital city, Tiranë, has a special status. The districts are:
Albania is one of Europe's poorest countries, with half of the economically-active population still engaged in agriculture and a fifth said to be working abroad. The country has to deal with a high unemployment rate, corruption up to high government levels and organised crime.
Albania is aided financially from abroad, notably by Greece and Italy.
The country exports nearly nothing and imports a lot from Greece and Italy. The money for imports comes from the financial aid and from the money that refugees working abroad bring to Albania. This is a good status-quo business for both Greece and Italy. The Greek government also makes money by unofficially selling visass to Albanian citizens, who are not allowed to travel freely abroad. For this reason both countries have several visa consulates in major cities of Albania, and oppose indirectly every possibility of free movement from Albanian citizens in EU.
Most of the population is Albanian (95% 1989 est.), but there is a sizeable Greek minority (3% 1989 est.). Many ethnic Albanians also live in bordering Kosovo. The language is Albanian, although some Greek is also spoken.
Since the occupation by the Ottomans, the majority of Albanians have been Muslim (70%), even though religion was prohibited during the communist era. The Eastern Orthodox (20%) and Catholic Church (10%) are the other main religions in Albania.

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Your mission: Clean up planet earth and re-establish plant life.
The challenge for this year’s 2.007 robots is to clean up the environment. (Image by Dan Frey.)
Robots begin inside their respective starting box (12" high, 22" wide, 10" deep) with the door closed. Once time starts, the door opens forming a ramp. You will have 60 seconds to exit the box, clean up the table, and/or retrieve the plant. For the first 10 seconds, your robot operates autonomously and in the subsequent 50 seconds under radio control.
The fate of the planet is in your hands!
Parts and Equipment
|WEEK #||LAB ACTIVITIES||MILESTONES|
|1||Explore kit & contest (PDF)||Kit and contest exploration (PDF)|
|2||Build a simple car & preliminary strategy (PDF)||Develop strategy and work toward final car design (PDF)|
|3||Design concept (PDF)||Develop concept and finalize car design (PDF)|
|4||Design of most critical module (PDF)||Design MCM and build final car (PDF)|
|5||Fabrication of most critical module (PDF)||Fabricate MCM (PDF)|
|6||Complete MCM fabrication (PDF)|
|7||Demonstration of most critical module (PDF)||Demonstration of MCM (PDF)|
|8||Integration of design (PDF)||Completion plan (PDF)|
|9||Demonstration of integrated machine (PDF)|
|10||Design iteration (PDF)|
|11||Fabrication of improved machine (PDF)|
|12||Demonstration of improved machine|
|14||Debriefs with section (PDF)|
The 2.007 theme changes every year to provide an ongoing challenge for students and robots.
2003 Project: The Two Tables
2005 Project: Tic Tech Toe


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"We are committed to bringing new products and technologies to India. We find the EverythingAboutWater platform an ideal showcase to highlight our world-class standards."
"EverythingAboutWater has done great service to Indian Industry on Wastewater Management. Monthly magazine has been quite useful both in terms of contents and circulation."


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Northern Illinois Food Bank Needs a New Building
With the economy squeezing many families tighter and tighter, more and more people are turning to food banks for help.
The demand has gotten so great that the Northern Illinois Food Bank is raising money to build an entire new building to help meet the needs of 287,000 poor people in the 13 counties of northern Illinois.
T-60 Productions, run by Emmy award-winning journalist Tony Gnau (my former colleague), has put together a promotional video about the new building.
If you’re in the market for a corporate video, check out his web site, or give him a call at 312/218-6060.

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USA Office Phone: +1 973 420 8343
|General travel information for visitors to Kenya|
Arrivals & Departures
Kenya is readily accessed by air from Europe, the USA, Southern America, the Middle East and Australasia to two main ports of entry by air.
Jomo Kenyatta international airport - Nairobi. Located 16 km from the city center.
Moi International Airport - Mombasa. Located 12 km from the town center.
Our own National carrier; Kenya Airways, is highly regarded international carrier, with a modern fleet of aircraft. Mombasa is the main port of entry by sea.
Airport Departure Tax
International Airport departure tax equivalent to US$ 40 per person is payable on departure from the International airports. A local airport service charge is also payable on departure for domestic flights. As this varies from country to country, please check with us on the prevailing amounts payable prior to your flight departure.
Visa & Immigration
Tourist visas are required by some nationals. Please visit https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/ for further details.
Since rules concerning disease prevention change from time to time, a check should be made with the nearest Kenyan High Commission, Kenya Tourist Office or any airline flying scheduled services into Kenya. Malaria is endemic to most parts of Kenya and intending visitors should start taking anti-malarial tablets before departure and continue taking them for the prescribed time after their return. Insect repellants should be made use of after dusk and suitable cover up clothes should be worn in the evenings.
Baggage space on safari is restricted to one medium suitcase or holdall per person, plus hand baggage (private safaris where there are less than 7 persons in the vehicle are not subject to this restriction). Small duffel bags are however comfortable to travel with. Visitors to Treetops and the Ark are asked to take overnight bags only; suitcases can be left at the base hotel.
Hotels will normally store baggage at no extra cost. Baggage can also be stored at Safaris in Style offices. A baggage weight restriction of 15 kg per person applies on air safaris. Where very small aircraft are used this may be reduced to 10kg.
The official currency is the Kenya Shilling. Visitors to Kenya should change foreign currency at banks, bureau de change or authorized hotels. US Dollars and Sterling Pounds are most acceptable and will cause the least delay. Traveller’s cheques are widely accepted, and many hotels, travel agencies, safari companies and restaurants accept visa and master credit cards. As a norm, always ask what commission and charges will be deducted first and prior to transaction.
Banks are open from 0900hrs to 1500hrs Monday to Friday. Some branches open on Saturdays from 0900hrs to 1100hrs. Many banks are now equipped with 24 hour ATM machines. The bank branches at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) and Moi International Airport (Mombasa) both run 24 hour Forex services.
VISA and MASTERCARD are widely accepted for tourist services. There's usually a 5% mark-up on top of the price as establishments are charged a fixed percentage of their transactions.
Hotels & Accommodation
All over the country, we have accommodation that can cater for any possible budget, taste, interest or preference. Hotels, hostels, luxury tented camps, guesthouses, resorts, campsites, backpacker lodges, village home-stays and more can be found in Kenya.
Kenya has a single time zone which is GMT +3.
Kiswahili is the lingua franca while English is the official language. In addition, most Kenyan tribes have their own language.
Kenya has a good postal service for both local and international post. Many shops in tourist lodges and hotels sell stamps
Kenya has a good network of telephone. Cellular and satellite connections. Most hotels and lodges offer international telephone and fax services. In larger towns, private telecommunication centres also offer international services. If you have a mobile phone with roaming connection, then you make use of Kenya’s excellent cellular networks which cover most larger towns and tourist areas. When dialing Kenya, the international code is 254 + local area code.
Kenya has good internet service providers. Many hotels and lodges offer email and internet services. In most towns, there are plenty of private business centres and cyber-cafes offering email and internet access.
The electricity supply in Kenya is 220/240 v 50hz. Plugs are 3 point square. If you are planning to bring a video camera charger or any other electrical device, please bring voltage and plug adaptors where appropriate.
Flying Doctors Society
Membership of the Flying Doctors Society is strongly recommended. In event of accident or sickness while on safari, the society will fly patients by air ambulance to Nairobi for admittance to hospital.
Drinking water from the tap must be considered risky. Hotels and lodges usually furnish safe water in a thermos flask in guest rooms. Bottled mineral water is available in every hotel and supermarkets.
The multicultural nature of the population is reflected in the international cuisine and any dietary needs are easily accommodated.
Normal precautions as in any other destination worldwide should be taken. Visitors are advised not to leave cash and valuables in their hotel rooms but to make use of safe deposit boxes and safes. One should never carry large sums in cash and women should keep a tight grip on handbags in crowds or busy streets. Jewelry snatching is quite common in city streets.
As in all major cities walking alone or in small groups at night should be considered a hazard and avoided. Reliable taxis are available at all the principal hotels. Taking photographs at airports, near military installations, of policeman, the president, the national flag, the State House, state lodges, soldiers, prisons and prisoners etc., is prohibited. Before photographing local people, permission should be obtained and a fixed price agreed. Seek the assistance of your driver/guide in this matter.
Opening hours and Shopping
Major stores, tourist services, offices and museums open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm in large towns though offices often break for lunch. In rural areas and out in the bush small shops can be open at almost any hour. Souvenirs to take back home can include wood and soap stone sculptures and carvings, ciondos (sisal baskets), beadwork and tribal regalia, masks, textiles and gemstones set in unique jewellery pieces.
Tipping and Porterage
Although hotels and lodges include a service charge, it is customary to tip porters, waiters, taxi drivers and safari drivers/guides.
January 01 (New Year)
April (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
May 01 (Labour Day)
June 01 (Madaraka Day)
October 10 (Moi Day)
October 20 (Kenyatta Day)
December 12 (Independence Day)
December 25 (Christmas Day)
December 26 (Boxing Day)
Idd ul Fitr (The Muslim festival)
Common Swahili Phrases
A Few Words and Phrases in Swahili
Swahili is a language that may have originated thousands of years ago as a
traders' language to promote international commerce. The correct word to
describe the language is actually Kiswahili. Swahili is basically a mixture
of Bantu and Arabic but there are also words in Swahili that have been
derived from English, German and Portuguese. Although it is the most widely
spoken language in East Africa and along with English, an official language
of Kenya, Swahili is not a first language for most people. In addition to
Swahili and English, most also speak one or more tribal languages.
Swahili is a relatively easy language to learn. Every letter in a word is
pronounced, and the accent is always on the second-to-the-last syllable. For
example, asante (thank you) is pronounced "ah-SAN-tay." Several Swahili
words begin with the letter N followed by a consonant. The N is pronounced
briefly, not as "Na," but more like an abbreviated "in." Try saying "No"
very slowly and stop before saying the whole word. Notice the "n" sound you
make, and that is the pronunciation in Swahili. For example, "yes" in
Swahili is ndiyo, pronounced "n-DEE-o." Here are some common words and
phrases in Swahili:
Hello? - Hujambo?
How are you? - Habari?
I am well (good, fine) - Mzuri?
Very much - Sana
Goodbye - Kwaheri
Hotel - Hoteli
Room - Chumba
Bed - Kitanda
Food - Chakula
Coffee - Kahawa
Beer - Pombe
Cold - Baridi
Warm - Moto
Hot - Moto sana
Tea - Chai
Water - Maji
Meat - Nyama
Fish - Samaki
Bread - Mkate
Bad - Mbaya
Today - Leo
Tomorrow - Kesho
Now - Sawa
Quickly - Upesi
Slowly - Polepole
Hospital - Hospitali
Police - Polisi
Street/road - Barabara
Airport - Uwanja wa ndege
Shop - Duka
Money - Pesa
Mister - Bwana
Mrs. - Bibi
Miss - Bi
I - Mimi
You - Wewe
He, She - Yeye
We - Sisi
They - Wao
What? - Nini?
Who? - Nani?
Where? (place) - Mahali gani?
Where? (direction) - Wapi?
When? - Lini?
How? - Namna gani?
Why? - Kwa nini?
Which? - Ipi?
Yes - Ndio
No - Hapana
To eat - Kula
To drink - Kunywa
To go - Kwenda
To stop - Kusimama
One - Moja
Two - Mbili
Three - Tatu
Four - Nne
Five - Tano
Six - Sita
Seven - Saba
Eigh - Nane
Nine - Tisa
Ten - Kumi
Phrases commonly used
Where is the hotel? - Hoteli iko wapi?
Good morning? - Habari ya asubuhi?
Good afternoon? - Habari ya mchana?
Good evening? - Habari ya jioni?
You’re welcome - Karibu, Una karibishwa
Where do you come from? - Umetoka wapi?
I come from... - Nimetoka...
What is your name? - Jina lako ni?
My name is... - Jina langu ni...
Can you speak Swahili? - Unaweza kuongea Kiswahili?
Only a little - Kidogo tu
Where are you going? - Unakwenda wapi?
I am going - Nakwenda
How much? - Pesa ngapi?
Wait a minute - Ngoja kidogo
Excuse me - Samahani
Where is the toilet? - Choo kiko wapi?
Where can I get a drink? - Naweza kupata kinywaji wapi?
One cup of... - Kikombe kimoja cha...


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Gales Creek – Partners involved in the restoration and dam removal project at Balm Grove will hold an open house – complete with a free dinner buffet – at the Gales Creek Church of God on November 15 from 4 – 7 p.m.
RSVP for the buffet by November 12 by contacting Shannon Huggins at 503.681.3694 or email@example.com.
Representatives from the Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District, the Tualatin River Watershed Council, Clean Water Services, and others will be present at the community open house.
In a statement released via email, the Tualatin River Watershed Council, a consortium of 23 environment and watershed-related organizations in the Tualatin Basin, noted community concerns and questions surrounding the project, and stated “this open house is an opportunity for informed dialogue about the expected effects of dam removal and the expected benefits for water quality, fish passage and overall watershed health.”
This is the second time this year that organizations and agencies behind the project have engaged with the Gales Creek community in a public gathering, after representatives from Clean Water Services were on the agenda at the Community Participation Organization 13 meeting in August.
Balm Grove was sold by a private landowner to Clean Water Services in 2016. The water agency plans to remove the nearly century-old dam on Gales Creek on the property, in an effort to improve stream access for several fish species, and conduct stream and vegetation restoration projects in and around the creek. So far, the site has seen several outbuildings demolished and brush cleared, but not much else done yet.
The Gales Creek Church of God is located in downtown Gales Creek at at 9170 NW Sargent Rd, Gales Creek, OR 97117.


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Volunteers Only Hike at Wintergreen Falls, DuPont – CANCELED
July 16 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 amFree
Calling All Volunteers!
Join us for a Volunteers Only Hike at DuPont! For this hike, we will be going to DuPont State Recreational Forest: Wintergreen Falls Hike, a beautiful trail out to visit the 25 foot Wintergreen falls. This kid friendly trail is 3 miles out and back.
WHEN: Saturday, July 16th
WHO: Must be a Conserving Carolina Volunteer. If you are unsure of your volunteer status, contact Community Engagement Associate, Gabe at [email protected] or 828-697-5777 ext. 211.
WHAT: The hike is approximately 3-miles with relatively gentle and wide trails. There is some moderate gain and loss of elevation and a bit more difficulty if you want to check out the waterfall up close.
WHERE: Meet at 8AM at Park at the Guion Farm Parking Area. Bring water and snacks!


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26 Jul A School, A Park, An Archive
On July 11, as part of the A School, A Park summer graphics design workshop, the AGQ welcomed two groups of participants at the archives. Under the tutorship of Katja Mater, Sara Kaaman, and Jessica Gysel from GIRLS LIKE US, twenty of so participants were introduced to the AGQ and browsed some of our collections, focusing on the Namaste « zines » fonds. GIRLS LIKE US is an independent magazine turning the spotlight on an international expanding community of women from all genders within arts, culture and activism. They are on Facebook and Instagram.
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Ever since Oreo’s famous tweet seizing on a blackout during the Super Bowl, managers of major brands have sought to piggyback their message on breaking news.
Newsjacking, however, needn’t wait for moments when the eyes of a nation are glued to a single television event. Opportunities crop up all the time—for those who have a nimble newsroom whence they can launch their message, tethering it to a suddenly hot topic.
David Meerman Scott, who is credited with coining the term, defines newsjacking as “the art and science of injecting your ideas into a breaking news story to generate tons of media coverage, get sales leads, and grow business… But you’ve got to be quick and you’ve got to be on pitch.”
Here are a half-dozen recent instances of newsjacking generated from or heavily supported by newsrooms:
1. Cleveland school marks Valentine’s Day with its ‘Wall of love.’


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I’ve often confessed in the past to being addicted to crumb topping. Recently I even found a new way to enjoy it—atop a tart that has a prebaked crust and a creamy filling. This does necessitate the extra step of baking the crumb topping separately, but you can do that while baking the tart crust. The crisp crumb topping with a hint of chopped almonds is a perfect contrast to this tart’s light cream cheese filling and juicy strawberries.
Makes one 10-inch tart, about 8 servings
ALMOND CRUMB TOPPING
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon flour into dry-measure cup and level off)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup slivered or whole blanched almonds, coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FILLING
1 pound cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted after measuring
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pound strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and halved or quartered if large, or left whole if very small (reserve 1 perfect whole berry)
Confectioners’ sugar in a shaker for finishing
One unbaked Cookie Dough Tart Crust (see below)
One jellyroll pan lined with parchment or foil for baking the crumb topping
- Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350˚F. Pierce the chilled tart crust all over at 1-inch intervals with a fork. Line the crust, bottom and sides, with a 14-inch disk of parchment or wax paper and fill with dried beans or other small weights.
- For the topping, in a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the almonds. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the butter. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes, then use your fingertips to break the mixture into 1/4- to 1/2-inch crumbs. Scatter the crumbs on the prepared pan.
- Bake the tart crust in the lower third of the oven and the crumb topping in the upper third. After 10 minutes, remove the paper and beans from the tart shell and place it on the upper rack and the crumbs on the lower one.
- Continue baking the tart shell until it is dry and light golden, another 15 to 20 minutes. Bake the crumb topping until it is deep golden and firm, another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cool the crust and the topping on racks. If the crumbs have clumped together during baking, let them cool completely and then use a bench scraper or table knife to chop them coarsely.
- For the cream cheese filling, place the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed just until it is smooth. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla and continue beating until lightened, about 1 minute.
- To assemble the tart, spread half the cream cheese filling on the bottom of the tart crust and arrange the berries on it, cut side down. Spread the remaining filling over the berries. Evenly scatter the crumb topping over the filling. Right before serving, lightly dust the topping with confectioners’ sugar and place the reserved berry in the center of the tart.
COOKIE DOUGH TART CRUST
I like to include some ground almonds in this dough for extra flavor and texture, but you may omit them. Since the almonds don’t absorb any liquid, the dough will work exactly the same way with or without them; no need to make adjustments. This recipe makes enough for two crusts, but the instructions are for rolling and baking a single crust from half the dough.
Makes about 1 1/2 pounds of dough, enough for two 10-inch tart crusts
1/4 cup slivered or whole blanched almonds, finely ground
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted after measuring
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon flour into dry-measure cup and level off)
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 16 pieces
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom
- Combine the almonds and confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse repeatedly until finely ground, about 1 minute. No visible pieces of almond should remain. Use a thin metal spatula to scrape away any of the mixture caked up in the corner where the bottom meets the side of the bowl.
- Add the flour and salt and pulse a couple of times to mix. (If not using the nuts, start here and add the sugar.) Add the butter and pulse again repeatedly until no visible pieces of butter remain. Add the yolks and vanilla and pulse until the dough forms a ball.
- Invert the dough to a floured surface and carefully remove the blade. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a thick disk and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. You may prepare the dough several days in advance and keep it refrigerated, or double wrap and freeze the second piece of dough, defrosting it in the refrigerator overnight before use.
- To form a tart crust, remove one of the pieces of dough from the refrigerator and allow it to soften at a cool room temperature for about 20 minutes, just until it is soft enough to roll without cracking, but still firm. Unwrap it, and place it on a floured surface. Use the palm of your hand to press it into a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Flour the work surface and the dough and gently roll the dough into a 13-inch disk, adding pinches of flour under and on top of the dough as needed.
- Fold the dough in half and slide both hands under it, palms upward, and transfer it to the pan, lining up the fold with the diameter of the pan. Unfold the dough into the pan. If the dough cracks or tears, you can press it back together.
- Evenly fit the dough into the pan, making sure it’s flat against both the bottom and side of the pan. Trim away any excess dough at the rim of the pan by rolling over with a rolling pin or scraping it away with the back of a paring knife.
- Finish off the top edges of the crust by pressing outward against the side of the pan with your thumb and down at the same time at the top of the crust with your index finger.
- Slide the tart pan onto a cookie sheet, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for several hours or overnight before baking.

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The human brain is one of the essential organs in the human body. It’s technically responsible for every functioning organ as it delegates and regulates bodily tasks in mere milliseconds. Suffice to say, the brain has a lot of responsibility hanging on its shoulders, and its functions never stop. Neurons pass information in mere milliseconds, while various brain regions analyze complex data. However, because of this, it’s very prone to deterioration. It’s the organ that’s mostly affected by the ravages of time.
To slow down the deterioration process or maybe even reverse it, people have to consume a healthy diet. Here’s what you need to know.
How Diet Affects It
The brain consumes nutrients, much like any organ in the body does. However, its functionality is also determined by the nutrients it consumes. A common and obvious example is how our brain reacts to allergens in our food.
Ultimately, allergies are the most obvious example of how the brain reacts to what people eat. When the body encounter allergens, the human brain responds in the most exaggerated way possible. This abnormality is a prime example of how our brain can react to our diet. This is why taking an allergy test in a local clinic is crucial in keeping you healthy. Many people wouldn’t know their allergies firsthand, especially if they haven’t encountered them yet, so by knowing your allergies. You can avoid them in your diet.
How your brain reacts to allergens is just one example of how diet can affect your functionality. Another more subtle example is the amount of energy you feel every day.
There might be some days when you feel like you can take on the world. You’re pumped up and ready to go, and it feels that you can function for days. However, there might also be days when you think you’re too tired to do anything. Experts attribute this fatigue to people’s poor nutrition.
When you feel too tired to do anything, it’s time to review what you’ve consumed for the day. There’s a good chance that you didn’t consume any food at all. This is reasonably common for busy people. However, you might recall that you’ve eaten a lot, but it is fast food.
Fast food is known to have a lot of fats, which isn’t entirely bad because fats can be converted to energy quite easily. However, it’s trans fats that you should be careful of, and sadly, they are present in many fast food choices. Essentially, trans fat increases bad cholesterol in your body, and once that increases, you’ll feel all sorts of changes in the way you function. One of them is increased fatigue. Another problem with trans fat is that it can lead to heart problems.
This is why you should avoid fast food and any meals with low nutrition. Instead, aim for a high fiber and high protein diet. Your brain loves these nutrients, and you should add them to your diet if you want more energy in your days.
Neurogenesis and BDNF
As stated earlier, the human brain is filled with various molecules that pass and move information in a matter of milliseconds. These molecules, known as neurons, are essential in the way your brain functions. Sadly, they don’t last very long. But there are two things that affect neurons inside our brain: Neurogenesis and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). The former concerns itself with the replenishment of neurons in our brains, while the latter concerns itself with the protection of these neurons, hence, increasing their already limited lifespan.
What we eat can affect these processes. A healthy diet, and one that is filled with omega-3 fatty acids, can help both neurogenesis and BDNF. This is why this nutrient has been known to prevent Alzheimer’s and even depression among people. It’s one of the prime reasons dieticians recommend adding omega-3 into people’s diets. Broken down proteins have also been known to improve the function of neurons, making them more alert than ever.
Being able to control the process of neurogenesis and BDNF production is crucial to a healthy life. However, there is no other way to stimulate this process aside from a good diet and getting enough sleep. So ultimately, the more you consume healthy food, the more you function better. In addition, a healthy diet can lead to a sharper and more alert mind. So make sure you start consuming food that is good for your brain if you want to function better in your daily life.


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Sealed Kingdoms Region
The Sealed Kingdoms is the local name for a pocket of hydrogen-rich space found within the 'head' of the Soul Nebula. The Sealed Kingdom Region spans around 100 light years and contains the spheres of influence of several spacefaring sentient species, including a long-separated population of humans and their descendants.
Fauna & Flora
While it is rare for multicellular organisms to live full-time in the vacuum of space, the Sealed Kingdoms region plays host to a few such species. The most notable independently space-faring organism in the region is the invasive asteroid mantis, which makes its living sapping asteroids of minerals and drinking in the sun before spreading their dormant spores on the stellar winds. Efforts are ongoing to purge this species wherever it appears, as the mindless lichens are nonetheless highly dangerous to any other living creatures that intrude upon their domain, but space is too big and the species too widespread for it to go extinct anytime soon.
The rich nebular flows of the Sealed Kingdoms region make it ideal for the use of interstellar ramjet drives. The region is part of an emission nebula that glows a dull red because of the presence of hydrogen gas. As fusion is the most common form of artificial power generation in the Sealed Kingdoms, it can be said that the region itself is practially made of fuel. This plethora of fuel also means that the region is the birthplace of many new stars, some of which go on to become liveable star systems ripe for colonization.
The arcopel was one of the oldest and most advanced species of the Sealed Kingdoms region. While their interstellar empire spread, they became increasingly interested in examining, uplifiting, and experimenting upon the various 'lesser' species they came across, creating various new strains of these species through a combination of genetic engineering, selective breeding, and allopatric speciation. Wide-ranging arcopel research vessels scoured the wider galaxy in search of new and interesting species to bring back for study and experimentation. The humans were among the most successful of these imports, having been captured from a planet over 6,000 light years away from the arcopel home world and since spread to numerous worlds for further study. This state of affairs was not to last, however, and as they became more confident in their power and decadent in their excesses, the arcopel also became more sparsely populated. The downfall of this precursor species came with the Mind Cataclysm; an attempted mass cybernetic subversion event orchestrated by a powerful cabal of arcopel scientists instead led to the death or madness of nearly every member of the species. The robotic servitors of the arcopel, the skyphoforms, lived on to preserve the legacy of the arcopel, stalking the old installations they were forged in or wandering the region in search of a personal fulfilment that might never come. The various species who had once been raised by - or trod under - the callous hands of roving arcopel then had their chance to grow and become interstellar powers in their own right. The chitiquish, vbyifabid, human, emoxi, ashquilish, gant, TKT and more - along with numerous subspecies formed by arcopel intervention - carved out their own niches in the region, growing into the great geopolitical powers that they are in the present day.


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US War On Terror In Afghanistan as per Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the US war against terrorism was “disastrous” for Pakistan as Washington used Islamabad like a “hired gun” during their 20-year presence in Afghanistan.
“We (Pakistan) were like a hired gun,” Khan said in an interview with CNN. “We were supposed to make them (the US) win the war in Afghanistan, which we never could.”
Is he telling us the truth? Pakistan has had deep ties with the Taliban and other outfits in the region. Moreover, the country has been accused of supporting the group during the US’s war on terror.


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The trick to great rhetoric is to pick a word or phrase everyone likes and no one can possibly be against. Then take that expression and be completely for it daring anyone to challenge you.
President Barack Obama campaigned for “change.” Change was such a good platform after eight years of George W. Bush that Senator John McCain decided it was his slogan too. Abandoning McCain’s initial “Country First” creed he went with “Change is Coming” as he was marching toward the end of his campaign back to his senate seat. And who would have guessed, both placards were right: change did happen.
The vague word currently co-opted by Republicans as oratory ammo is “freedom.” Republicans love freedom and its generous overuse. “It’s clear Democrats have irreconcilable differences with Americans on health care. Dems want more government, Americans want more freedom,” tweeted Junior Senator Jim DeMint about the Health Care Summit he was not invited to. Dems hate freedom, dude.
Minority leader, Rep. John Boehner last November declared, “I came here to fight big-government monstrosities like this bill that dim the light of freedom.” Insert Orange Glo joke here. The GOP has gone so far as to try and push their Health Care Freedom Plan, calling the 1993 Republican idea of mandatory coverage, now being discussed by the Democrats, unconstitutional.
Because if the Democrats agree with it, then it’s not freedom.
More proof “freedom” and its concept is becoming just an empty buzzword. Sarah Palin is for it. She told Sean Hannity on Fox News after the Health Care Summit, “I’m such a believer in freedom and that’s what the tea parties are all about.”
What are they about? Everything American: freedom. You disagree with them, you disagree with freedom. They’re against things and those things naturally are against freedom, the thing they’re for.
You know who’s against freedom? Anyone they put on a First Amendment protected picket sign.
What does “freedom” mean when Republicans say it? During the marathon C-SPAN filmed Health Care Summit at the Blair House last week, Rep. Paul Ryan (endorsed by Dick Armey’s business boon FreedomWorks) summed up the bait and switch behind the watchword best, “We don’t think the government should be in control of all of this. We want people to be in control.” Of course, the Grand Old Party’s founding father, Abraham Lincoln, in his Gettysburg address described our Union as, “a government of the people, by the people, for the people.” But now according to Ryan it shouldn’t be in control, but the people should?
The equivalent would be, “I don’t want to live in Iowa, I only want to live in Des Moines, that’s why we don’t agree.”
Really when freedom is invoked by the GOP it means liberty for corporations. Its big government getting out of the way so big business can step up. The GOP wants Chevron, Haliburton and United Health Care to have more independence – not the Joe Everyman, Six-Pack or Plumber they try to appeal to.
The opposite of freedom is not government. The opposite of freedom is not regulations for business. The opposite of freedom is not health care reform. Just like the opposite of freedom is not having laws and a police force.
The real opposite of freedom, freedom for voters, consumers and the actual “we the people,” is being fleeced. The opposite of freedom is being gouged by your credit card, denied by your health insurance and pick pocketed by your bank. The opposite of freedom is being a Wal-Mart sharecropper and a Payday Loan serf. The opposite of freedom is being blackmailed by companies that are “too big to fail.”
Yes, America is the land of the free…and since the GOP had their way for eight years, it now comes with interest.


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It’s designed to pick up changes that could indicate an increased risk of cervical cancer – a disease that can almost always be treated successfully with early intervention but still kills hundreds of women in Britain each year.
Writing in a newspaper article, the author and broadcaster – who is 61 and has recently had her final smear test – decried the ‘ageist’ and ‘outdated’ policy that means women aged 65 and over are no longer routinely offered smear tests.
She described this as another example of ‘medical misogyny’ by the NHS, and added that she wants to start a campaign to see older women covered by the screening plan.
Stock photo of Mariella Frostrup, UK-based journalist and television presenter
Mariella Frostrup decried the ‘ageist’ and ‘outdated’ policy that means women aged 65 and over are no longer routinely offered smear tests
Dr Phillipa Kaye (pictured) is a GP. She believes smear tests will do more harm than good
As a GP with a special interest in women’s health and as an ambassador for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, it caught my attention. I admire Mariella very much, we work together at the charity Wellbeing of Women but I’m afraid we disagree about this one – screening women over 65 could end up doing more harm than good.
My view is that if we want to eliminate cervical cancer in the UK by 2040, as the Government has pledged, we need to focus our efforts on making the current programme as good as it can possibly be. That means encouraging all eligible women to attend every smear test when invited – which doesn’t happen – and doing everything we can to boost the uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among 12 and 13-year-olds.
Let me explain.
Most cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV, which can be sexually transmitted and is also linked to penile and anal cancers, and some head and neck cancers. The virus is common and most people develop antibodies to it naturally, meaning it is cleared by the immune system. But for about one in ten women, high-risk forms can linger and cause changes to cells in the neck of the womb, which can become cancerous.
The screening test, which involves inserting a speculum into the vagina and taking a sample of cells from the cervix, used to check for the presence of abnormal cells which had the potential to turn into cancer. Since 2020, it has instead looked for HPV.
If the virus is found, the sample is then tested for abnormal cells, and women who have them are referred for a colposcopy, which involves inserting a thin microscope into the vagina to take a close look at the cervix and check for pre-cancerous abnormalities.
The abnormalities can be treated and sometimes removed during this or an additional procedure – so screening can prevent women from developing cancer. About 5,000 lives are thought to have been saved by the screening programme.
Since 2008 we have also been vaccinating 12 and 13-year-old girls against HPV (and, since 2019, boys too). The vaccine is a game-changer. Data shows it can reduce the risk of cervical cancer by about 87 per cent.
Rates of the disease have already declined by 25 per cent since the early 1990s. But women born before 1991 have not benefited from it and, like any vaccine, it’s not 100 per cent effective, so all women should have regular screenings.
Women are first invited when they turn 25 because research has found that abnormalities detected earlier can resolve naturally, and treating women could put them through unnecessary procedures.
And they stop at 64 for a good reason, too. Partly, women are less at risk – those over 65 are less than half as likely to get the disease than those in their early 30s. But it’s also because it takes a long time for a lingering HPV infection to turn into cervical cancer.
As obstetrician and gynaecologist Adeola Olaitan, a trustee at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, explains: ‘It might take ten to 20 years for HPV to turn into cancer. That means if women have been going regularly for smear tests, and particularly if they have had negative results after the age of 50, they’re extremely unlikely to end up with cervical cancer which will cause them problems or need treatment during their lifetime.’ Another vitally important consideration, according to Theresa Freeman-Wang, one of the country’s leading experts in colposcopy and cervical cancer, is to balance benefit versus potential harm and be aware that screening older women could cause them to have unnecessary invasive procedures.
She says: ‘As women get older, screening becomes more uncomfortable because the lack of oestrogen causes vaginal dryness, so it can be difficult to get a good sample. And when you get one, it can then be technically more difficult to assess it – if women aren’t on HRT, the cells can appear abnormal even if they aren’t.’
Women are first invited when they turn 25 because research has found that abnormalities detected earlier can resolve naturally (stock photo)
About 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK, most commonly between the ages of 30 and 34 (stock photo)
That means doctors may perform a colposcopy to check for signs of abnormalities, which can cause significant stress. But these procedures are also difficult to perform in older women because the zone at the neck of the womb where the abnormalities are found recedes with age, making it harder to see.
‘You can end up in a situation where you can’t assess the area,’ says Ms Freeman-Wang. ‘That woman might then be offered more treatment, such as a more invasive surgical biopsy, to check we haven’t missed anything.
‘After this, if women are post-menopausal, there’s a chance the neck of the womb can heal shut, which prevents further assessments. In that situation we might need to talk about a hysterectomy that a woman wouldn’t have needed if we hadn’t started down this path.’
For Ms Freeman-Wang, more evidence is needed to assess whether screening over 65s would be of more benefit than harm, especially if they have regularly attended cervical screening. She adds: ‘The anxiety I have is that we might be over-treating women who will never be at any significant risk. It’s not about misogyny or ageism.
‘I don’t know the answer. We need to find cervical cancer in older women, but we’re not yet at a point where we can recommend extending the screening limit.’ So what of the women each year who are diagnosed with cervical cancer after 65?
In the absence of screening, most will have it picked up after developing symptoms that include unexpected bleeding, changes to vaginal discharge, pain during sex or unexplained pelvic or lower back pain. These should never be ignored, whatever your age, and should be checked by a GP.
About 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK, most commonly between the ages of 30 and 34.
Rates fall after this point until women reach 65 – just after screening stops – when there is a slight uptick. Cancer Research UK’s figures show 580 cases a year are in women over 65.
Some of these women, particularly those in their 80s, will have had only 15 years of screening (the programme began in 1988) and may never have been tested for HPV, leading to a later-life diagnosis.
Some cases may be linked to women living longer, so there’s more opportunity for undetected HPV to turn into cancer.
Rising divorce rates could have a role too, as women may have new sexual partners later in life, exposing them to infection.
In 2018, in a submission to the National Screening Committee, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust pointed this out, adding: ‘There is a need for ongoing clinical research to fully ascertain risk and benefits to identify the ideal pathway for those over 64.’
The charity still supports this call for more research, as do I.
But these cases in older women may also be linked to them not attending their final screenings.
Some don’t turn up because they believe, wrongly, that being menopausal means they are no longer at risk. Others stop coming because changes to the genitals and reproductive system mean they find it increasingly uncomfortable. We can help by prescribing an oestrogen gel in the weeks before a smear test, using a smaller speculum during the examination or by allowing you to insert the speculum yourself.
One trial is also looking at whether self-testing – using a simple swab kit at home – might help boost the numbers taking part. This is crucial as data shows screening rates are falling – just two-thirds of women attend regularly and in more deprived areas it’s fewer than 50 per cent.
We must also encourage uptake of the HPV vaccine which, like other childhood vaccinations, is still significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
So rather than extending the screening programme as Mariella Frostrup suggests, the priority should be making the existing programme better.
That means encouraging women to keep up-to-date with their smear tests, and to make sure parents understand the benefits of getting their children vaccinated against HPV. These things will protect all women – not just now but in decades to come.
As Athena Lamnisos, from the Eve Appeal charity, puts it: ‘There isn’t strong evidence to screen after 65, but there’s evidence that regular screening from your 20s to your mid-60s will protect you.’
lFor advice and support visit jostrust.org.uk or call the charity’s helpline on 0808 802 8000.


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There has been a massive increase in global gambling demand in recent years, with many states legalizing it or at least considering it. When it comes to gambling, what will it look like in 2023?
Legalized gambling is an ever-evolving industry, and governments must consider how their policies will shape its future. It can provide necessary jobs and revenues while contributing to government services.
As technology progresses, so does the way people gamble. Online casinos are on the rise, offering players new ways of playing great games from anywhere.
To stay on top of the demand for their products, companies have sought more efficient ways of doing business and meeting customer needs. Today’s cutting-edge technologies combined with legal regulations will ensure that today’s gambling industry is not the same as tomorrow’s.
It’s no secret that gradually changing legal environments create uncertainty in predicting what the gaming landscape could look like in 2023.
This article will explore how regulatory changes, technological advancements, and innovative player experiences could shape the future of the gaming industry over the next few years.
Analyzing the boom in online and mobile gambling
The rise of online and mobile gambling has been one of the most significant developments in the gaming industry in recent years.
With more states legalizing online gambling, players have access to a wider variety of games and platforms than ever before. It is enough to register and click, for example, spinago casino login button. This has led to an explosion in the number of people playing online and on their phones, as well as an increase in revenue for operators.
With technology constantly evolving, online and mobile gambling will continue to grow in the gaming industry. The proliferation of legalized online gambling in more states will likely increase revenue for operators and the number of players by 2023.
Looking at the impact of regulation on gambling
Regulation is an important factor in the gambling industry, as it helps to ensure that players are protected and operators are held accountable. As more states legalize gambling, they will need to create regulations that protect players while allowing operators to remain competitive.
Responsible gaming initiatives, like age restrictions and self-exclusion programs, will become increasingly essential in the coming years.
As well as addressing the issue of problem gambling, regulators must consider how to reduce it. As part of this, limits could be set on deposits and wagers, as well as resources provided for those who need help.
Exploring technological innovations in the gambling industry
The gambling industry is constantly evolving, and technology is playing a major role in this evolution. In the coming years, we can expect to see a number of technological innovations that will revolutionize the way people gamble.
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two technologies that could have a huge impact on the gaming industry. VR and AR could be used to create immersive gaming experiences that are more engaging and realistic than ever before.
Personalized gaming experiences can also be created with artificial intelligence (AI). The use of artificial intelligence (AI) could provide tailored recommendations for games and bonuses based on player behavior.
Exploring the potential impacts of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain
The potential The Reviews Casino of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain on the gambling industry in 2023 is immense.
Virtual reality (VR) technology could be used to create immersive gaming experiences that are more engaging and realistic than ever before. Players could be transported into a virtual world where they can interact with other players and take part in exciting games.
Artificial intelligence (AI) could also be used to create personalized gaming experiences for players. AI could be used to analyze player behavior and provide tailored recommendations for games and bonuses.
Additionally, blockchain technology could enhance online gambling transaction security. Platforms built on blockchains could provide players with a secure and transparent method of making deposits and withdrawals, as well as operators with a reliable way of tracking payments.
Conclusion: What is the future of gambling?
The future of gambling looks bright, with more states legalizing online gambling and technological innovations such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain making the industry more secure and engaging.
As regulations become stricter and technology advances, the gaming industry will continue to grow in the coming years. Players can look forward to a more immersive experience with personalized recommendations for games and bonuses.
Operators will benefit from increased security measures, while regulators will need to consider how to address the issue of problem gambling.

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Business News›vmware rebranding
VMware bets on multi-cloud drive amid positive Broadcom deal view
VMware took the wraps off a new multi-cloud management solution dubbed Aria, one that unifies applications, infrastructure, and services across private, hybrid, and public clouds in a single platform with a common data model.
Now, Google in talks to join ONDC; Purplle may raise fresh funds at $800 million valuation
Google is also in talks to partner with ONDC, which it sees as a means of discovering businesses.
Ten things to know about the $61 billion Broadcom-VMware deal
After Microsoft Corp.'s $68.7 billion takeover of video game producer Activision Blizzard Inc., Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is the second-largest deal in 2022 globally.
Why these companies have chosen to remain single-product entities
There have been instances of large global companies that have cracked a single-product market and then focused on other markets.
Google to take on Microsoft, IBM as it looks at enterprise business
Google had sounded its intent to go after the enterprise business in India when it cut prices nearly in half to drive adoption in 2013.
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Star Plus show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin has been making lot of headlines with its exciting twist and turns. The show stars Neil Bhatt, Ayesha Singh and Aishwarya Sharma in pivotal roles. Fans are loving the on-screen chemistry of Neil and Ayesha Aka Virat & Sai. The show has continued to claim the second position on the BARC charts since a long time.
The show also stars actors like Neil Bhatt, Ayesha Singh, Kishori Shahane, Sheetal Maulik among others. In a recent interaction with India Forums, actress Sheetal Maulik who plays the role of Sonali Chavan in the show, shared how blessed she’s to work with cast of the show.
The actress said, “Oh! One of the loveliest things about the show is the cast as well as crew of the show. We are like one big family, who care and love each other genuinely… We miss shooting on day offs and look forward to shoot everyday… there is no work pressure as such which makes it easy as an actor and a person to perform in the show.”
Talking about the popular on-screen jodi #SaiRat played by Neil and Ayesha, Sheetal said, “I am immensely happy for their success as they are really hard working and good actors who know how to turn a clay into gold”.

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