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Sunday, December 21, 2008
A Happy Solstice to Everyone. It's another winter wonderland here on this the first day of winter. After the ice storm last week, then 2 inches of sleet on Tuesday, we received 15 inches of snow on Thursday. Today it is snowing heavily in those big, fluffy, drowsy flakes and is piling up even more. We probably have gotten another foot of snow. Soon, the winds will be picking up and causing white out conditions. I'm glad I have nowhere to go today! As we celebrate the longest night and welcome the return of the sun in anticipation of the days getting ever more daylight, it's a good time to reflect and then to turn our thoughts to the future.
Here's a piece I stitched a few years ago. A very wintry piece. Around the edge is written: "Neath blue sky and mantle of white, the heart of the land pulses with life". Serendipitous for today.


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This review previously appeared as part of Hollywood.com's coverage of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
After adorable but limiting roles in The Office I Love You Man Our Idiot Brother and her biggest part to date Parks and Recreation actress Rashida Jones nabs her meatiest part to date courtesy of her own script.
Celeste and Jesse Forever the brainchild of Jones and writing partner Will McCormick is a romantic comedy that feels perfectly comfortable treading into honest poignant relationship moments. It's obvious Jones co-wrote the movie every beat tailor made to draw out her best qualities. Celeste (Jones) and Jesse (Saturday Night Live's Andy Samberg) are longtime friends a perfect pair who eventually tie the knot and live happily for six years… until their relationship ends in divorce. But even with their impending separation the two can't help but remain best buds. Their friends are critical of the continued companionship but the pair work together to get back in the dating game. The journey forces the former couple to confront the truths and regrets both have harbored since first meeting.
Celeste and Jesse skips the big gags and sappy confessions in favor of grounding its characters in honest (and often uneasy) scenarios. Jones' and McCormick's script captures the kookiness ingrained in long lasting friendships from inside jokes (Celeste and Jesse routinely play a game where they perform sex acts with random objects) to the strange customs of Los Angelenos. Quirk isn't easy to pull off but director Lee Toland Krieger keeps the action intimate and restrained allowing Jones Samberg and the handful of exceptional supporting actors (including Erik Christian Olsen Ari Graynor Elijah Wood and Emma Roberts) to riff and joke without ever going broad.
If the movie was simply a string of hushed comedic sketches Celeste and Jesse Forever would fall into the familiar territory of meandering mumblecore but Jones and Samberg elevate the material with a surprising knack for the dramatic. In one of the film's more emotionally frank moments Jesse delvers a confession that solidifies the couple's dissipating relationship. The normally-goofball Samberg reels it back allowing quiet expression take the stage. The film may not land every intentionally heavy moment with perfect grace but watching two actors play against their established personas gives Celeste and Jesse extra (and exciting) punch.
Celeste and Jesse Forever is evidence Rashida Jones can deliver both behind and in front of the screen. In the right hands her talents can be mined to create a performance both daring and sweet. Celeste and Jesse suggests those "right hands" may be her own.
Having successfully established herself as a comedic actress in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Kristen Bell is next set to star in the indie ballet black comedy Dance of the Mirlitons, from young screenwriter and director Evan Greenberg. The story, which Greenberg conceptualized in middle school and finalized while attending NYU, centers on "an ambitious, slightly overweight ballerina with an overbearing mother (Bell) who will stop at nothing to become a star. The girl enters a "Mean Girls"-type environment when she has to prove her worth in class."
The project was picked up by Warner Independent after landing on the 2005 Blacklist (Hollywood's unofficial list of the top ten unproduced screenplays) alongside Juno and Lars and the Real Girl, but lost traction when the studio division closed down in 2008. It took Greenberg "a few years" to reacquire the rights to the script, but "once I got the rights back, it was about [finding] the right partner."
For that, Greenberg reached out to producers Daniel Dubiecki (who worked on the Oscar-nominated Up in the Air) and Joel Michaely, who got the project back on track by focusing on signing a well-known lead for the role of the mother before attempting to secure financial support. And Dubiecki believes Bell's is just the kind of name that will help the project move forward. "Kristen's combination of comedic timing and authenticity will bring this character to the next level, and give this crossover appeal," he said.
Now, Greenberg just needs an actress to play the film's "precocious 10 to 12-year-old" protagonist. "We're looking to discover an unknown," said Greenberg, just as 2000's Billy Elliot surfaced previously unrecognized talent in then 14-year-old Jamie Bell.
While progress on Dance of the Mirlitons has proceeded in fits and starts since Greenberg first shopped his script in 2005, he hopes that with the presence of Kristen Bell, production will begin this winter. "I hope that one day people will talk about how it was one of those movies that came together, fell apart, came together again," he said. "The best projects are the ones that take the most elbow grease to get made."
Brace yourself Dr. Laura. This clueless teen queen (Natasha Lyonne) has it all: good looks a football captain boyfriend and a popular pair of pom-poms. But her candy-colored world crumbles when her panicked parents stage an intervention after finding a Melissa Etheridge poster that leads them to conclude she's a friend of Ellen. After being carted off to an anti-gay rehab camp for teens the perky princess must choose between the straight and narrow-minded or the love that dare not speak its name.
The quirky ensemble casting is half this film's fun. Lyonne is charming as the pepster tempted by T&A and she sparks onscreen with swanky and sexy co-star Clea DuVall who plays the butch femme fatale suitor (alarmingly reminiscent of Nancy McKeon's Jo from "The Facts of Life.") Drag queen supreme RuPaul is unrecognizable out of his high heels and even higher blond wig wearing a "Straight is Great" T-shirt as a macho militant ex-gay counselor. Cathy Moriaty is sweetly sinister as the homophobic headmistress and Mink Stole steals scenes as the uptight upright meddling mom.
Kudos to Jamie Babbit for tackling this hot-potato topic but this well-intentioned film too often misses its mark turning potentially comical scenes into unbearably awkward moments. Babbit fouls when tugging at the heartstrings but hits home runs when the humor is at its broadest.

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See “Case Sensitive” through March 28.
March 3, 2015
LA GRANDE, Ore. – A group exhibition “Case Sensitive” is opening at the Art Center at the Old Library Friday, March 6 with a reception from 6-8 p.m.
In this show, junior theory and practice students at EOU explore the myriad approaches to the artistic process, highlighting that an artwork’s meaning is sensitive to each case — whether inspired by popular culture, material exploration, or a reflection on one’s past.
See the exhibition through March 28 at the Art Center located at 1006 Penn Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
For more information about the exhibition and EOU’s fine arts program contact Susan Murrell, associate professor of art, at 541-962-3467 or visit www.eou.edu/art.
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Narcissistic personality disorder was recognized as a mental disturbance in the U.S. in 1980. Typical characteristics of narcissism are, among others, the illusions of one’s own omnipotence, an excessive need for admiration, as well as ruthless manipulation of the others. The purpose of this study is to describe the life in the shadow of narcissism, as a narcissist’s spouse. The research problems are 1) how a narcissistic person is defined by his/her spouse and 2) what kind of model of the narcissistic behavior in an intimate relationship can be constructed? The qualitative data in this research was collected from a platform at the website of the Registered Association for Support for the Victims of Narcissists in Finland. The data consisted of 100 chains of messages (326 pages, 254 pseudonyms). The research data was analyzed with inductive content analysis. According to the victims’ stories and experiences, narcissistic persons appear as unstable and immoral exercisers of power and manipulators who lack the sense of reality. Based on the results, the origin of these problems is in low self-esteem. The research results show how narcissism affects intimate relationships in many destructive ways.
Keywords: narcissistic personality disorder; narcissism; victim; intimate relationship; self-esteem

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CHENNAI: Chennai is more a land of dreams than of its own people. The ambitious drive to beautify the city is coming at a heavy price — the livelihoods of thousands of citizens who built and maintained both Madras and Chennai. The drive has been displacing them, far far away from the heart of the city, where they once lived. Yesterday it was Thideer Nagar, today it is Sathyavani Muthu Nagar.
A day after 30 homes were razed, leaving hundreds homeless, officials returned to the slum to clear out the remaining residents. The families that refused to relocate to Perumbakkam tenements, which are a good 30 km away, spent a sleepless night under the cloudy skies, hoping it would not rain. A lucky few were taken in by neighbours who had space to share.
“We had to depend on our neighbours for food. We had to keep an eye on our possessions all the time because they are now out in the open. We struggled for privacy to even relieve ourselves,” says 45-year-old Amudha, a daily-wage worker. Till noon, public representatives in the neighbourhood tried talking to and convincing the officials. But nothing worked. Eviction resumed at 4 pm.
A large posse of personnel was deployed, anticipating protests similar to Wednesday. The police, to begin with, detained a group of CPI(M) activists camping at the site, demanding a better deal for the affected. Demolition of houses continued on Thursday, while TNSCB staff also issued tokens to those evicted. The token, they said, would help them secure a tenement in Perumbakkam.
The residents have to take the tokens to a camp office set up in the vicinity. There, they would receive their actual allotment orders. Those evicted would also be given food for three days and a relocation allowance of Rs 5,000. “Besides this, they would be given a monthly subsistence allowance of Rs 2,500, which would be deposited in their bank accounts,” said a staff member.
The Wednesday protest by residents, who entered the dirty Cooum River to stop the eviction, attracted widespread media attention. On Thursday, one of the protestors claimed he was beaten up by the police for entering the river.
“I was taken to the Triplicane station where they demanded that I identify other protestors, and beat me up,” said the man who did not want to be named. “Then, they demanded that I give an undertaking not to protest again.” Police, however, denied the allegations. They said the man was picked up as he was drunk and was creating a ruckus. He was let off after the undertaking was taken.
Speaking to Express, many locals said they were disappointed as much with the local DMK legislators as with the government officials. “None of them (legislators) turned up to support us while we are going through a tough time,” rued Balaiya, who identified himself as a social worker.
Locals upset with govt, DMK legislators alike
Many locals told Express they were as disappointed with the local DMK legislators as with the government officials, as none of the legislators showed up to support them in their protest. The families that refused to relocate to Perumbakkam tenements, which are a good 30 km away, spent a sleepless night under the cloudy skies. The lucky ones were taken in by their neighbours

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October 13, 2023
Many people are finding Invisalign to be the superior method for straightening teeth. They’re discreet and allow you to eat whatever you want. This makes it easier to keep your lifestyle and continue to be social, even while undergoing orthodontic treatment. If you’ve been thinking about starting Invisalign, you might want to know some big things about it first.
Continue reading to learn more about Invisalign and what you can expect from the treatment.
1. There Can Be Tightness in Your Teeth
While Invisalign offers a more comfortable alternative to traditional braces, you may still experience some tightness or discomfort. This is entirely normal and means that the aligners are working to gently shift your teeth into their new positions. The discomfort is typically temporary and lessens as your teeth adjust to each new set of aligners.
2. Your Mouth Can Get Dry
Wearing Invisalign aligners for the recommended 20 to 22 hours per day may lead to increased mouth dryness. This is because the aligners cover your teeth, limiting the natural exposure to saliva. This can be especially true for Invisalign wearers who like to work out.
Staying well-hydrated and maintaining good oral hygiene practices like brushing regularly can help alleviate this common side effect.
3. It’s a Commitment
Invisalign requires dedication to achieve the best results. Consistently wearing the aligners and only removing them for eating, drinking, and oral care, is key to their success. The better you adhere to the guidelines, the more successful and quicker your results will be.
4. You May Need Attachments
Attachments are small tooth-colored buttons, that are sometimes necessary to help move certain stubborn teeth. While not everyone will require attachments, don’t be surprised if your treatment plan includes them. These additions allow your aligners to “grip” some teeth with more force to help them shift their alignment.
5. Results Are Faster Than Traditional Braces
One significant advantage of Invisalign is the relatively shorter treatment time compared to traditional braces. The exact duration of Invisalign treatment varies based on different factors. However, Invisalign can yield results in 12 to 18 months, making it a quicker option for a straighter smile.
Knowing what to expect from your treatment with Invisalign can help prepare you for the commitment. This, in turn, will ensure a smoother experience overall. If you have more questions or concerns about Invisalign, call your dentist and schedule a consultation. They can answer any lingering questions you may have, and get you started!
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Dwayne Johnson who is set to play Black Adam in the standalone Shazam film and the DC Extended Universe, responded to a fans inquiry on whether or not he knows if Black Adam will face Superman.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 18, 2016
What’s interesting about his response is he makes mention that it won’t happen in the first movie, which is assumed will be Shazam, but does that mean he has seen the script already? It wasn’t too long ago that Dwayne Johnson hinted that we may see Shazam or Black Adam sooner than expected. It could also be referring to a DC Film that he might appear in, such as Justice League: Part One and the “first film” is not the Shazam film.
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Studies have shown a worldwide reduction in air pollution as a result of the national lockdowns… could the COVID-19 pandemic be guiding us towards a greener future?
Last month air pollution was deemed to be a material cause of the death of a nine year old girl. Will Nixon investigates air pollution and efforts to combat it.
Muneera Abdullah explores the life of plastic, after disposal. In our ‘out of sight, out of mind’ culture, she lifts the lid on plastic pollution, illegal recycling facilities and landfill, finding that recycling shouldn’t be our first line of defence but our last.
The climate is changing at a rapid, devastating rate. As parts of the world become uninhabitable, people are being forced to move across the world to seek a safe place to live. Beanna Olding investigates.
October 8th 2020 marked Clean Air Day 2020 , the UK’s largest air pollution campaign led by Global Action Plan, a charity working towards a “green and thriving planet.” Last year’s celebrations saw more than […]
Covid-19 has impacted far more than the healthcare system… it’s launched a direct attack on the ecosystem.
Since the start of Lockdown seven weeks ago, UK air pollution levels have dropped and bicycle sales have soared as transport and industry have been grounded to a halt amidst growing public fears of contracting […]
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“Every organization needs a set of ‘go to’ people that can be leaned on to provide leadership and deep expertise in various technology areas. CSC's Distinguished Engineer program delivers this know-how to both the company and our customers.” –Rich Herald
As lead performance engineer for one of the U.S. state insurance exchanges mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), his responsibilities included leading the performance strategy effort, capacity planning and transaction analysis. Rich leads architectural support for hardware, component deployment and disaster recovery design for the insurance exchange.
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Forward in the Fifth has selected six educators and two community and student-based organizations to receive the 2014 Appalachian Leaders in Education (AppLE) Awards for their efforts to advance education in Southern and Eastern Kentucky.
The AppLE Awards celebrate excellence in education and recognize individuals and organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the lives of students in the region.
Jim Tackett, executive director of Forward in the Fifth, announced this year’s AppLE Award recipients during Education Leadership Day on Wednesday, April 16, at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset.
“The contributions highlighted today demonstrate the true commitment of our region at being the best it can be,” Tackett said. “This year’s nominees, winners, and presenters have great vision and empower students and adults daily to make the most of education and always be life-long learners. All are doing important work and we salute them.”
The winners of the 2014 AppLE Awards and their respective award categories are:
- Educator (Early Childhood)—Paula Gray, director, Paula’s Family Child Care, Pulaski County
- Educator (K-12 teacher)—Dr. Joyce Bowling, teacher, Manchester Elementary School, Clay County
- Educator (K-12 support staff)—Alicia McClurg, coordinator of Youth Services Center, Morgan County High School, Morgan County
- Educator (K-12 administrator)—Noel Crum, principal, Johnson Central High School, Johnson County
- Educator (Higher Education)—Dr. James Hurley, president, University of Pikeville
- Community/Business Leader—South Kentucky RECC with offices in Pulaski, Russell, Clinton, Wayne and McCreary counties
- Adult Education—Pamela Branam, assistant director, Menifee County Adult Education, Menifee County
- Student Group—Pike County Youth Leadership Council
The AppLE Awards program was started in 2011 by Forward in the Fifth, a nonprofit organization and affiliate of The Center for Rural Development, as a way to recognize individuals for their hard work and dedication in helping to advance education in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. Nominations are accepted in four major categories: educators (early childhood, K-12, higher education, and adult education); community/business leader; parent or parent group; and student or student group.
“Educational success is the responsibility of each of us,” said Forward in the Fifth board chair Dr. Dessie Bowling. “Forward in the Fifth’s Leadership Day highlights various stakeholders, demonstrating their proactive involvement and strong desire to make schools and communities better places. It’s inspirational to see our students, parents, educators, and community leaders creating innovative practices which others outside our region and state will want to emulate.”
As part of Education Leadership Day, school districts from Estill, Owsley, Pulaski, and Wayne counties and the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative delivered interactive presentations on some of their most innovative projects and initiatives.
Keynote speaker Audrey Sniezek, program director for Microsoft Corporation, challenged educators to learn more about the Technology Education and Literacy in Schools, or TEALS, program that helps struggling schools with remote science and technology education. Lee County High School in Beattyville, Ky., within Forward in the Fifth’s 45-county primary service area, is one of 70 TEALS schools in 12 states.
Forward in the Fifth was formed in 1986 by Congressman Hal Rogers and other leaders to work to reverse low educational attainment levels in the Fifth Congressional District. The organization strives to engage community stakeholders to advance the value of education; serves as advocates to advance all education systems to improve educational attainment; and supports schools and stakeholders to secure needed resources to improve the quality of education within their local communities.

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Residents campaigning for a lower speed limit on a busy road could see action by the end of the year.
An “experimental traffic order” is proposed for Wilson Avenue, Brighton, which would last for 18 months, with a public consultation taking place during the first six months.
Wilson Avenue resident Henry Butler urged councillors to reduce the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph, citing a crash last year when a 21-year-old man died. His car had been travelling down the road at 90mph.
Mr Butler told councillors that bus drivers and residents who used the 21A bus route said that vehicles regularly sped past them at up to 100mph in the early hours.
According to Brighton and Hove City Council, there have been 12 serious accidents in Wilson Avenue, with one death and eight serious injuries.
Mr Butler told members of the council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee that Sussex Police considered 40mph appropriate because Wilson Avenue was “semi-rural”.
But Mr Butler said that residents wanted a lower limit, not least because there was a crossing point by Stanley Deason Leisure Centre which was used by 3,000 people a month.
He said that people also needed to cross to reach East Brighton Park, Sheepcote Valley, Whitehawk FC and other leisure activities on the eastern side of the road.
He told the committee at Hove Town Hall yesterday (Tuesday 21 June): “Access to the 60-acre nature reserve below the Racecourse is currently cut off by a de facto speed barrier. It is difficult and dangerous for people to cross.”
Green councillor Steve Davis, who chaired the meeting, said that, as a driving instructor, he felt that the road was a 30mph one.
He said that the council would place a speed recording device in Wilson Avenue “in the near future” and then approach the police about lowering the limit.
After speaking with council officials and East Brighton ward councillor Nancy Platts, Councillor Davis said that the council would consider an “experimental traffic order” to reduce the speed limit for 18 months.
He said: “To say you’re pushing on an open door with this, with me, is an absolute understatement.
“There is an absolute difference between a street and a road. A road is a divide. Think of Falmer or Ditchling Road that takes a car from one place to another.
A street is a place where people live and work and play. You live in a street. It is not a road.”
Councillor Platts said: “Wilson Avenue might as well be a river, it’s so difficult to get across, and it’s so busy.
“I would be mortified to think of any more accidents on that road – 30mph would be a start – but more action has got to be taken by the police as well to stop the boy racers that come up from Brighton Marina every night, making residents’ lives a misery, too.”
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Steven Berkoff was born in Stepney, East London and first studied acting at the City Literary Institute in Holborn when he was nineteen. Following full-time training at the Webber Douglas School of Drama, he worked extensively in repertory theatre in England and Scotland, doing every job from understudy to stage management. In 1968 he formed his own company, the London Theatre Group. Through mime, ensemble work and voice, the group developed their own innovative theatrical language. Berkoff’s encounter with the great mime teacher Jacques Lecoq in Paris was seminal in this. Steven Berkoff’s plays include East, West, Sink the Belgrano!, Kvetch, Ritual in Blood, Oedipus, Messiah: Scenes from a Crucifixion, The Secret Love Life of Ophelia, Decadence, Sit and Shiver, Greek (adapted as an opera by Mark Anthony Turnage), Harry’s Christmas, Acapulco, Massage, Sturm und Drang and Brighton Beach Scumbags.
He has written an autobiography, Free Association, and many theatre books including I Am Hamlet, Overview and Meditations on Metamorphosis. Among Berkoff’s film credits are A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, Octopussy, The Tourist, The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo, and his own version of The Tell Tale Heart.


Rajiv Ruia Is Back With A Bang – X Ray: The Inner Image Movie Review Rating: 3 Stars
After ruling the regional cinema with romantic dramas, filmmaker Rajiv S Ruia is back with a commercial psychological thriller, starring debutante Rahul Sharma and Yaashi Kapoor.
The film is bankrolled by Pradeep K Sharma under the banner of Baba Motion Pictures Private Limited and produced by Pradeep K Sharma.
The film explores the dark, mysterious and downright cruel side of a human psyche, set over a night. Main lead Rahul meets a young and beautiful stranger in a rainy night, played by Yaashi Kapoor. The slightly misguided Rahul ends up taking Yaashi’s character home and what follows is unadulterated wild-ride filled with sensuality, sexuality, violence and crashing finale.
For the first time in Indian cinema, Rajiv S Ruia tried his hands on seven camera step-up for every scene in this film, which makes for a visually stunning and technically sound thriller. Adding a dash of twisted psychology, the film definitely will appeal to fans, which enjoy a thriller. He specialized in blood and mirror breaking scenes, which are key elements for any psychological thriller.
This psychological thriller marks Rajiv’s first Hindi commercial outing, which has opened with good reviews. The film is well made and tightly scripted, given the premise and genre; it will have a good run in cinemas, but will definitely finds a niche on digital platform as well.
Though the film is well made, but lacks the star power. Despite brilliant performances by debutantes, the film needed more flow and detailed emotions. The violence’s at time is over the top and could have been underplayed.
The rap song Jigliya, by Swati Sharma and rapper Ikka, it’s definitely peppy but seems unnecessary. One doesn’t need item track in psychological thrillers. Screen play is core of the film, which at times went hay wire.
With all the positives and negatives, the film is worth the time.


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Mrs. Katherine Parnell
1845-1921 [née Bradwell; Mrs. OShea, afterwards Mrs. Parnell; - fam. Katie; in pop. trad. Kitty OShea; ]; b. 30 Jan. Braintree, Essex; dg. of a Sir John Page Wood [2nd Bart.]; sis. of Field-marshall Sir Evelyn Wood; m. Capt. William H. OShea (1840-1905), Brighton, 1867 - OShea being Nationalist MP of Galway; companion to Mrs. Benjamin Wood; visited House of Commons to see Charles Stewart Parnell; induced to invite Parnell to the O’Shea dining-table by her husband when their marriage was already in trouble; OShea challenged Parnell to a duel, 1881; Katherine acted as a secret go-between with Gladstone for Parnell in preparing the Home Rule Bill of 1886;
Parnell moved to her home in Eltham, Surrey, Summer 1886; she bore Parnell three children (a first, who died, 1882; Claire, 1883-1909, and Katharine, 1884-1947); OShea petitioned for divorce in 1889, instigating a private investigation into Parnell’s affair with his wife; decree nisi, issued 1890; m. Parnell, 25 June 1891; at his death in Nov. 1891, she placed on his coffin the red rose presented to her by him at their first meeting; suffered recurrent mental breakdowns; attended in latter years by Henry Harrison, MP; d. Littlehampton, Sussex; never visited Ireland. DIB DIH
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Charles Stewart Parnell: His Story and Political Life, 2 vols. (London: Cassell & Co. 1914), and Do. [rep. as The Uncrowned King of Ireland, Charles Stewart Parnell: His Love Story and Political Life (London: Nonsuch Press 2005), 192pp.
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Margery Brady, The Love Story of Parnell and Katherine O’Shea (Cork: Mercier Press 1991), 144pp.; Mary Rose Callaghan, Kitty O’Shea: A Life of Katharine Parnell [Valiant Women Ser.] (London: Pandora 1989), pp.; Joyce Marlow, The Uncrowned Queen of Ireland: The Life of Kitty OShea (NY: Saturday Review Press 1975); Jane Jordan, Kitty OShea: An Irish Affair (Stroud: Sutton 2005), 288pp.; Elisabeth Kehoe, Ireland’s Misfortune: The Turbulent Life of Kitty O’Shea (Atlantic Books 2008), 606pp., ill. [12 photos.]
See also Henry Harrison, Parnell Vindicated: The Lifting of the Veil (London: Constable 1931) and F. S. L. Lyons, Charles Stewart Parnell (OUP 1977), &c.
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Michael Valdez Moses, Dracula, Parnell, and the Troubled Dreams of Nationhood, in Journal X: A Journal in culture and Criticism, 2, 1 (Autumn 1997), pp.66-11, writes: Like [Kitty] OShea, Mina becomes the morally compromised but nonetheless powerful female medium at the centre of the political crisis that is international in scope. (p.87.) Further, Parnell shares with Dracula a fatal destiny in which an English woman [viz., OShea, Mina] who is the object of the hero / The villains obsessive attentions proves to be the instrument of his undoing (p.88); Like Anna Parnell, Lucy and the female vampires at Castle Dracula are infected by the violent spirit of the man they follow and to whom they are related by blood. (p.89.)
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Captain OShea was the son of a lawyer who made shrewd land-purchases in post-famine Ireland; the family lived in Paris; OShea was educated by the Jesuits in England and purchased a commission in the 18th Hussars; he was returned as MP for Co. Clare; OShea - who was a spendthrift and a gambler - called on his wife to entice Parnell to accept a dinner-invitation, setting in motion their tragic relationship. (See Rory Brennan, review of Jane Jordan, Kitty OShea: An Irish Affair, Sutton 2006, 288pp., ill. [8pp.], in Books Ireland, Sept. 2006, p.188.)
Bio-variants: dg. of a vicar [Books Ireland, Summer 2008]; dg. of Lord Mayor of London, who started as an apprentice and was afterwards raised to peerage [q. source].
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Supreme Court greenlights mind-expanding tea
Refreshing news for Brazilian church
A US branch of a Brazilian church can use hallucinogenic tea as part of its religious rituals, the Supreme Court has decreed. The court ruled that the government "must allow the use of the tea under religious freedom laws", the BBC reports.
Around 130 members of O Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal quaff "hoasca" tea twice a month during four-hour rituals, saying this is the only way they can understand God.
The Brazilian blend of hoasca uses Banisteriopsis caapi - a jungle vine known as "ayahuasca" in Quechua - which is a rich source of the hallucinogenic dimethyltryptamine (DMT). It's mixed with with extracts from either Psychotria viridis or Diplopterys cabrerana to produce the mind-expanding infusion.
Problem is, DMT is a controlled substance in the US. Back in 1999, federal agents grabbed the church's supply of hoasca. The Bush administration argued that the brew was illegal and dangerous, until the decision by Chief Justice John Roberts settled the matter.
Or not. The Supreme Court did return the case to a federal appeals court, where it could be re-examined with more evidence. ®


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When the Northern Alliance took Kabul, many thought that humanitarian aid could be immediately resumed into the poverty-stricken country.
But the United Nations Children’s Fund said yesterday that it had suspended aid convoys to Afghanistan after fearsthat two drivers may have been killed in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, which fell to the Northern Alliance onFriday. The drivers were ethnic Pashtun and the city is dominated by other minorities. Mazar-i-Sharif has a historyof reprisal atrocities when it changes hands in Afghanistan’s civil war.
The World Food Program is reporting that there is pillaging in Mazar as well as civilian kidnappings, armed men outof control and fighting in the streets. The WFP says that 89 tons of food in U.N. warehouses has been stolen sincethe Northern Alliance took Mazar several days ago.
And the fighting continues, as Afghan opposition forces close in on the Taliban’s headquarters in Kandahar. Warlordsare grabbing huge chunks of territory and the U.S. is continuing with air strikes, and US commandos are trying toblock Osama bin Laden’s possible escape routes.
The Taliban has abandoned most key cities, but has vowed to wage a guerrilla war against US and opposition forces.
- Khaled Mansour, spokesman for the World Food Program (Islamabad).


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Anne Frank, the young teenage girl who writes the diary, experiences the pain of war first-hand. In order to try and escape the Nazi extermination of Jewish people, her family and the Van
Daans go into hiding in Amsterdam, Holland. In spite of their efforts to save themselves, all of the Franks and Van Daans are captured and sent to a concentration camp. Only Otto Frank survives the ordeal.
The pain of adolescence is a second important theme of the novel.
Maturing into adulthood is never easy for a young person, but
Anne's growing up is made even more difficult by the external war that rages around her, the cramped quarters which offer her no privacy or escape, and the constant fear of discovery and death.
A third important theme in the diary is the power of love.
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China's installed capacity of hydropower is expected to hit 300 million kilowatts in 2020, said the country's water resources minister Chen Lei on Saturday.
Chen made the remarks when attending a hydropower forum in Beijing, saying hydropower will play a more important role in China's energy safety strategy in the future.
He said China's water resources technology developed fast in recent years, with some of the technologies catching up with advanced levels in the world. The development potential was also very huge.
According to Chen, China has more sufficient water resources reserves compared with other countries. By the end of 2008, the nation's installed capacity of hydropower was 172 million kw, the biggest in the world.
Statistics shows hydropower accounts for 20 percent of the power supply worldwide, and in 24 countries it makes up more than 90 percent of the electric supply.
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R&B Editor's Picks, Spring 2014
by Mosi Reeves | March 28, 2014
This collection of my favorite songs from the past four months totals less than an hour, since the winter months are usually a dead season for new releases. There are two tracks from Pharrell Williams' G I R L; Toni Braxton & Babyface's "Hurt You"; a cut from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings; sex jams from Ty Dolla $ign, R. Kelly and Rico Love; and the new single from Little Dragon, just for sonic variety. Tracks by relative newcomers Adrian Marcel, Daley, FKA Twigs and Gene Noble round out this short but sweet set.


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It’s pretty rare to find a cover that’s as good, or better than, the original.
And Waylon Jennings’ cover of “I Ain’t Living Long Like This” is a fantastic example of a song that he made completely his own.
On this date in 1980, he was at #1 on the country charts with his cover of the classic track. Originally written by Rodney Crowell, Gary Stewart first recorded it for his 1977 album Your Place or Mine, and Emmylou Harris also covered it for her 1978 album, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town.
Waylon’s version became a massive #1 hit when he included it as a single on his 1979 album What Goes Around Comes Around, and plenty of country artists have covered the classic since then, often attributing their love for it to hearing Waylon’s version the first time.
So in honor of the day, I wanted to take a look back at some of the more recent covers from our favorite artists who each did covers that would make Waylon proud.
Chris and Morgane Stapleton sang it together back in 2015 at a Waylon Jenning’s tribute concert, and of course, it’s kickass:
Miranda Lambert performed it at a show in 2017 in New Braunfels, Texas:
Ryan Bingham sang it at a show in Houston in 2016:
Emmylou sang it with Rodney on Austin City Limits back in 2014:
Brooks & Dunn rocked it on the 2003 Waylon tribute album I’ve Always Been Crazy:
Margo Price sang it with Sturgill Simpson on the background vocals at the Ryman a couple years back:
And of course, check out the man himself singin’ it in Austin, Texas back in 1989:


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Investigation on convective heat transfer over a rotating disk with discrete pins
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A three-dimensional numerical study on the flow and heat transfer characteristics over a rotating disk surface with discrete pins was conducted by the use of RNG k–ε turbulent model. And some experiments were also made for validation. The effects of rotating angular speed and pin configuration on the temperature maps and convective heat transfer characteristics on the rotating surface were analyzed. As the increase of rotating velocity, the impingement of pumping jet on the centre of rotating disk becomes stronger and the transition from laminar to turbulent occurs at the outer radius of rotating disk, which resulting in heat transfer enhancement. The pins on the disk make the pumping action of a rotating disk weaker. Simultaneously, they also act as perturbing elements to the cyclone flow near the rotating disk surface, making the overall heat transfer to be enhanced. The needle pins have higher convective heat transfer capacity than the discrete ring pins with the same extend pin areas.
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a. Status of women in seventeenth century England. Women as portrayed in Othello. b. Desdemona – a chaste wife turned whore.
c. Emilia – a wife of no value to Iago + her sorority bonding with Desdemona.
“It is their husbands’ faults, if their wives do fail”. Othello, a play about race, power and gender is one of the best works of Shakespeare, and highlights few of the major societal issues of his time. On the one side is Othello, who is caught in his racial inferiority, fighting the prejudices his society has heaped upon him. And on the other side is Desdemona, who has transgressed her gender lines to marry the Moor, but is ultimately pushed into the sphere of submission and obedience – the traditional place where a woman should keep herself. We are made to wonder then: Whose tragedy is Othello really about and who was the real victim, Othello for his racial inferiority or Desdemona for her gender? If Othello makes himself appear to be a victim of Iago’s plans, confessing “nought I did in hate, but all in honor”, then he had too had once made Desdemona his victim. And not Desdemona alone, the other two women in the play, Emilia and Bianca face similar consequences. Emilia is another chaste, obedient and loyal wife to Iago – the malignant conniver, worser than Desdemona, she is never treated as a wife. And the last Bianca is, in fact, a fallen woman – a prostitute. The treatment of women in the play and the assumptions made about them removes the curtains drawn and triggers the single question in the minds of the readers – How true is the depiction of women in the play, and did Shakespeare’s society treat women in the same manner? As a matter of fact, seventeenth century England did not reserve a grand place for women, and feminist writings on women’s deplorable lives have come up mostly during Shakespeare’s time. This paper will study the three women characters and emit some light...


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Alicia from Geek Therapeutics tells us about the organizations goals, classes, and awesome books AND gives a special reveal of Geek Therapeutics’ latest world first in TTRPGs!
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One of the main issues I run into when playing either with my kid or my regular tabletop RPG groups is keeping track of and using our items. We all LOVE to get loot or stash away health potions for a rainy day, but, when they’re written on the character sheet along with everything else, they can get kind of lost or hard to track. Also, you may have the name of the item written down… but then you gotta look up details in the book when you do remember to use it, and that can slow the game down. To help, here’s some loot card ideas that you can use to assist with both tracking items and making items easier to use!
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Help - Problems with Rocky Mountain Switch - Front Mech
I recently bought a Rocky Mountain Switch LTD 2003 frame and have built up a new bike. The only problem I am having is with the Front Mech. I don't really know which type of front mech to use as well as how to mount it to the square part of the frame. It seems pretty tricky and I don't have much space in the frame. It doesn't look like I can use a E-type front mech either, as the BB shell is 73mm.
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Deutsche Bank Upgrades American Axle (AXL) and Dana to (DAN) Buy
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Deutsche Bank upgraded American Axle (NYSE: AXL) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $20. Dana Holdings (NYSE: DAN) was also upgraded to Buy with a price target of $20.
Analyst Rod Lache thinks Washington will be the game changer for U.S. Autos, as prospects for tax reform/stimulus, trade and auto specific regulations are more favorable than anticipated.
Lache explained, "While it’s too early to assess specific proposals, we noted broad conviction that a variety of pro-growth changes are likely. DB’s economists believe that these can drive significant GDP acceleration. From an Auto Investor’s perspective this could be a 'Game Changer'. Cyclicality represents the single biggest risk when investing in Autos. While we continue to acknowledge a number of significant headwinds, we believe that the potential for near term cyclical downside has diminished."
The analyst added, "Tax Reform and Fiscal Stimulus through Infrastructure Spending are the clear priorities, and we believe that these could move the needle for U.S. GDP growth. On Trade, we believe that Investors fears about protectionism/tariffs are overblown. Our impression is that the incoming Administration appears to be looking at tweaks and fine-tuning, not significant changes to tariffs. In addition, key regulatory drivers of supplier growth (i.e. fuel efficiency, active safety) are likely to remain intact. Active safety may even get a boost."
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The BYU Women in Finance organization has expanded this year in an effort to encourage more women to major in finance.
The finance major traditionally has a very low admission rate for women, according to Colby Wright, the finance program director for the Marriott School of Management.
The percentage of women admitted to the program has increased from 9 percent to 14 percent within the past few years. The program also expects another increase this year.
“If we do get an increase this year, it will be almost 100 percent attributable to the Women in Finance program,” Wright said.
Women in Finance is not an official BYU club, according to Erika Mahterian, the organization’s president. She said the group acts more as a women’s initiative in support of the BYU Finance Society.
“We call ourselves the Women in Finance group, or association,” Mahterian said.
Before the group started, “women in finance” was just a phrase used to refer to all the women who participated in the finance program.
Tina Ashby was appointed as the faculty adviser of the organization in 2016 and chose the organization’s student leadership.
“A lot of this is just the energy and excitement that (the club presidency) has brought to the table on this topic,” Ashby said.
When Ashby and Mahterian first got involved last semester, Women in Finance hosted one pizza dinner event during Fall Semester, which was attended by approximately 30 students.
The organization hosted two events since the beginning of Winter 2016, and the most recent event had 75 people in attendance.
Ashby said the group’s events focus on the message they want to send to women about the finance program.
“All women should consider a degree in finance,” Ashby said, adding she wants students to know finance teaches skills to help them in their families, in their communities and in the workforce.
Wright said the program doesn’t just target students who want to work on Wall Street.
“We do try to make it clear that whatever somebody’s ambitions are, there could be a place for them in the finance program,” Wright said.
Junior finance student Sarah Lyman said she is grateful for the attitude of those in the program.
“The finance program does an incredible job preparing women for a wide variety of future paths,” Lyman said. “I am amazed by the great people this program attracts and the support they provide in job placement.”


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Israel’s Environmental Protection Authority has received $500m in tax breaks in its first six months of operation, the country’s Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday.
The tax breaks will be handed out in the coming months as part of a larger plan to boost the countrys environment.
The new tax incentives for environmental projects were announced in June and will be phased in over six years, with the first two years starting in the fall of 2021 and the rest in 2020.
The tax incentives will be paid to companies that are listed in Israel’s main stock exchanges, as well as those with a total annual revenue of $1 million or more.
The government will also be allowed to invest in up to 30 environmental projects, with an average investment of $50,000 per project.
The Environment Ministry has been lobbying the international community to increase the tax breaks given the significant environmental risks facing Israel.
Environmentalists have been calling on Israel to increase its environmental tax breaks since 2011.
Environmentalists argue that the tax incentives are a form of protectionism and encourage the development of polluting industries in an attempt to further marginalize the Palestinians, who are among the poorest in the world.

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Amid the smoking ruins of some earthly apocalypse, and with only a bone lit from the remaining fires, the narrator of this extraordinary poem wanders. He comes upon an enormous hole in a desert torched to glass and, without pause, tosses himself in. There, in the dark terrains below, he sets out in search of his beloved. His pilgrimage takes him deep through riverbed and faulting rock, through mesmeric canyons and caverns wondrously scribed, through windswept barrens and landscapes growing luminous and alive. It is a stunning descent that at all times leads up.
The Boundary Stone is a magical, near mythical journey of transcendence and renewal. Its telling is in a voice as present and resolute as the absence it evokes, its imagery as expansive and elusive as the interiors themselves.
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With OnePlus maturing as a brand, there’s been a sharp increase in the sheer number of phones that the brand offers. It started off with the addition of the Pro series in 2019, but the family grew even larger with the introduction of the OnePlus Nord series. Now, joining an increasingly cluttered line-up, we have the OnePlus 9R.
The OnePlus 9R is, for all practical purposes, a OnePlus 8T redux. Like its spiritual predecessor, the phone is designed to bridge the gap between mid-rangers and the increasingly premium OnePlus flagships. While the specs list and design have received some tweaks, the OnePlus 9R also offers comparable performance to the OnePlus 8T. The biggest change, however, is that the phone is exclusive to India and China, the former of which is one of the most important markets for the country for market growth.
OnePlus may be going back to roots with a value flagship for the 2021 era, but it’s far from the only option out there. Can a redo of a 2020 flagship make a dent against competition that is raring to go in India’s hotly contested smartphone market? That’s what we aim to find out in Android Authority‘s OnePlus 9R review.
What you need to know about the OnePlus 9R
- OnePlus 9R (8GB/128GB): Rs. 39,999 (~$537)
- OnePlus 9R (12GB/256GB): Rs. 43,999 (~$591)
The OnePlus 9R is an India- and China-exclusive value flagship from OnePlus. Available in two colors — Carbon Black and Lake Blue — the phone is going up against major competition like the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Xiaomi’s Mi 10T series.
The raison d’être of the OnePlus 9R is simple. With flagship components getting more expensive and OnePlus aiming up north for a slice of the premium flagship category with the standard OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, it needs something to slot in the value segment. While the Nord does that swimmingly in the sub-Rs. 30,000 (~$400), the sub Rs. 40,000 (~$537) market has been reignited and OnePlus has no real option available in the price band.
The OnePlus 9R released in India on April 14, 2021. It’s available to buy from OnePlus, Amazon, and other retailers.
How’s the design of the OnePlus 9R?
While 2020 was spent experimenting with new design ideas, 2021 is all about consolidation for OnePlus. The OnePlus 9R lives up to this ethos by adopting a silhouette that is nearly identical to the rest of the OnePlus 9 series, with some concessions.
Take the back panel, for example. Going from the OnePlus 9 Pro to the OnePlus 9R (pictured above), you can see that the two phones are very clearly part of the same family. From the shape of the camera module to the general styling and in-hand feel. The obvious misses are embellishments like the chrome camera rings and the Hasselblad logo, but there’s also a general downgrade in quality.
The OnePlus 9R simply doesn’t feel quite as premium as the higher-end phones in OnePlus’ lineup. Sure, it’s got Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, but the finish isn’t quite as luxe as on the OnePlus 9 Pro. It takes a bit more visual flair than a chamfered edge around the camera module to really stand out. This is a “budget” OnePlus flagship and it feels like it.
This is a budget OnePlus flagship and it feels it.
That said, it’s not all doom and gloom. The OnePlus 9R retains a metal mid-frame and the buttons are built to high tolerance levels. It’s also got the trademark alert slider. The phone even includes well-balanced stereo speakers. No complaints there.
Flipping the phone over, the display is practically the same as on the OnePlus 8T. Thankfully, the OnePlus 8T had a fantastic display, and that continues to be the case here.
The OnePlus 9R sports a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED panel with a refresh rate that goes all the way to 120Hz. With the calibration set to Natural the colors are close to perfect, and multimedia content looks absolutely stunning. Peak brightness levels reach as high as 1100 nits, and HDR content truly shines.
While auto-brightness control on OnePlus phones still tends to be a bit finicky, the display kicked into high brightness mode when exposed to the blazing summer sun here in Delhi, and the screen remained perfectly legible.
I liked how fast the fingerprint scanner performed. I rarely, if ever, came across issues with unlocking the phone. Meanwhile, OnePlus does not claim any form of water resistance. This is a bit of a shame considering much more affordable phones like the Xiaomi Mi 10i have now started including some form of an IP rating.
Overall, while corners have definitely been cut to hit the price point, I feel the OnePlus 9R is still a decent showing, all things considered. I’m not a huge fan of the thicker bezels around the screen, and the finish doesn’t feel as premium, but there’s little doubt that it is a well-built phone, if a bit utilitarian.
How powerful is the OnePlus 9R?
Coming over to performance, there’s not much to complain about here either. It’s not got the fastest chipset on the block. That honor goes to the Snapdragon 888-toting OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro duo. However, the Snapdragon 870 certainly isn’t a slouch either. The chipset is essentially a revamped and overclocked version of last year’s Snapdragon 865 Plus with the clock speed bumped up to 3.20GHz.
Snapdragon SoC guide: All of Qualcomm’s smartphone processors explained
It comes as no surprise that day-to-day performance is superlative. You wouldn’t expect anything else from a chipset with equivalent specs to the default SoC until just a few months ago. Mated to the generally fluid Oxygen OS, you are unlikely to run into any performance issues.
Gaming, too, is unlikely to be an issue. 3D titles like Call of Duty: Mobile ran just fine with the graphics cranked up. I did run into a few issues with Genshin Impact which showcased severe frame drops at the highest settings with the frame rate set to 60fps. Things got a bit better at 30fps, but it wasn’t a buttery smooth experience. Of note, the phone gets very noticeably warm when playing taxing games.
Coming to Oxygen OS, there’s nothing exceptionally unique to the OnePlus 9R. What’s there is very good and OnePlus has truly nailed the balance between feature overload and maintaining a clean look. However, there remain long-standing bugs like delayed notifications or the proclivity to aggressively clear out apps from the RAM.
Since the OnePlus 9R is an India- and China-exclusive device, it bears mentioning that there are somewhat pushy banners for OnePlus services. For example, you’ll be greeted by a persistent notification for the Red Cable Club in the Settings app. Meanwhile, the Gallery app nudges you towards the company’s cloud storage solution ever so often.
The OnePlus 9R delivers competitive performance, but look elsewhere if robust 5G connectivity is a priority.
Finally, if you are concerned about connectivity, the phone packs in all the latest wireless standards, including 5G. However, with support for just a single band, I really wouldn’t recommend anyone buy a OnePlus 9R if support for 5G is a major concern. The reality is that 5G won’t be widely available in India for at least another year, and even then only in small pockets at best. For a whole lot of users, that’s time enough for them to consider buying a new phone. However, if you intend to hold on to your phone for a few years, you might want to look up alternative options.
While OnePlus initially planned to offer two major platform updates, in addition to security patches for three years, that plan was later revised. With OnePlus and OPPO joining forces and merging the codebase of Oxygen OS with Color OS, the company has decided to up its software support. The OnePlus 9R will now be getting three major Android software updates as well as four years of security updates. This matches up with what Samsung has been offering and is a very welcome addition.
How’s the battery life?
The OnePlus 9R’s 4,500mAh battery isn’t the largest in the business, and battery life is good but not exceptional. Getting a full day of normal use is the bare minimum you expect from a device in this category, and you get that. However, add in a bit of gaming and you’ll see the battery life plummet pretty quick. I got around five to six hours of screen on time on average. For most users, you’ll only need to top off the phone at the end of the day.
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The star of the show is, of course, the ludicrously fast 65W charging. Yes, there are faster charging standards around but it doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s magical to see how quickly the charging indicator ticks up. I clocked a full charge from zero to 100% at about 40 minutes. This makes the less-than-stellar battery life a bit more palatable. There is no wireless charging, but that’s not a huge miss for the price.
How good is the OnePlus 9R camera?
While the OnePlus 9 Pro set a new benchmark for OnePlus cameras, the same can’t be said for the OnePlus 9R. It packs the same camera setup as the OnePlus 8T, including the IMX586 sensor on the primary shooter. This is paired with a 16MP wide-angle camera, as well as 5MP and 2MP shooters for capturing macro shots and depth information, respectively.
The primary camera benefits from all the tuning and enhancement done for the OnePlus 8T. However, it is far from the best in class. In bright sunlight, the camera seems to be pushing colors a bit too hard, and HDR performance is found lacking. While the main camera did an okay job at taming highlights, the blues and greens were boosted unnaturally high. Meanwhile, there are tell-tale signs of oversharpening to make the image pop.
Indoors, the OnePlus 9R is capable of taking some decent images though it has a tendency to underexpose shots. Images end up looking a bit dull and the phone doesn’t capture underlying detail all that well. As always, dynamic range continues to be a pain point with OnePlus phones.
The lackluster dynamic range is particularly noticeable indoors where the camera doesn’t do much to bring out details in darker areas. It’s not a bad shot, but it can’t hold a candle to the superlative imaging experiences offered by the likes of the Xiaomi Mi 11 series and the Samsung S20 FE. Overall, the OnePlus 9R has a perfectly serviceable primary camera, but it can’t hang with the best.
Unfortunately, this extends to the ultra-wide sensor as well. The camera tends to crush darker areas and there’s not much detail, especially once you crop in.
The macro camera does the trick for what it is. A 5MP sensor isn’t going to get you particularly detailed images, but I was able to get up and close with objects and get some usable shots. You’ll definitely need ample sunlight as the camera fails spectacularly the moment light dips. This is a constant pain point with dedicated macro cameras, and I wish more manufacturers would switch to using the ultra-wide sensor as a macro camera instead — something OnePlus already does for its premium flagships.
Also read: The best camera phones you can get
Coming over to selfies, I wasn’t particularly impressed. HDR performance dips again, and images tend to be a bit washed out. Close-up detail doesn’t stand out either. As for video, the OnePlus 9R can shoot all the way to 4K at 60fps and the video quality is good enough. There’s ample contrast and detail with videos looking vibrant albeit a bit short on dynamic range.
You can take a peep at full resolution OnePlus 9R camera samples by clicking through the link.
20:9 aspect ratio
2,400 x 1,080 at 402ppi
120Hz refresh rate (static)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Min: 128GB UFS 3.1
Max: 256GB UFS 3.1
No external storage support
Warp Charge 65
65W charger in box
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
No 3.5mm headphone jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
1) 48MP main (Sony IMX586)
.8μm/48MP or 1.6μm/12MP
ƒ/1.7, OIS and EIS
2) 16MP ultra-wide
3) 5MP macro
4) 2MP monochrome
16MP single (Sony IMX471)
1.0μm with EIS
ƒ/2.4, fixed focus
4K at 30 or 60fps
Super slo-mo at 720p/480fps or 1080p/240fps
Time lapse at 1080p/30fps or 4K/30fps
aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
Dual stereo speakers
No IP rating against water/dust
In-display fingerprint sensor
Face unlock (insecure)
Oxygen OS 11
Dimensions and weight
161 x 74.1 x 8.4mm
Carbon Black, Lake Blue
Value and competition
There’s no doubt that the OnePlus 9R offers a lot of value — at least for a specific audience.
The phone delivers competitive performance, rapid proprietary fast charging, and a clean and fluid software experience, all at a competitive price point. Unfortunately for OnePlus, the competition does it better.
Take, for example, last year’s Xiaomi Mi 10T. The phone packs a Snapdragon 865 chipset that has practically the same performance, a significantly better 64MP camera, and even a larger 5,000mAh battery. Available for as low as Rs. 32,999 (~$443), the phone drastically undercuts the OnePlus 9R making it a no-brainer.
The recently launched Mi 11X is also an excellent alternative option with its 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870 chipset, and large 4,520mAh battery. It also helps that the Mi 11X offers much more robust 5G support. Unfortunately, the phone makes concessions in the camera set up, but if performance is what you crave, the significantly lower price point of Rs. 29,990 (~$410) makes it very appealing.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G offers similar performance, a drastically better camera setup, an IP68 rating, and wider 5G support for a little more money.
There’s also the vivo X60 that packs the same chipset, but delivers much better camera tuning making it a better option for photographers on the go. It helps that the vivo X60 looks more premium as well. The phone starts at Rs. 37,990 (~$510).
With the OnePlus 9RT (Rs. 42,999/~$570) out, you might be tempted to upgrade to the latest from OnePlus. However, unless you absolutely need slightly better performance, the phone is a sidegrade at best. While the primary camera outputs a bit better results, the macro lens gets a downgrade to 2MP. Additionally, the display lacks HDR support making it a less than stellar multimedia companion. Save your money and stick to the OnePlus 9R.
OnePlus 9R review: Verdict
The OnePlus 9R is a curious phone that makes me question the need for the regular OnePlus 9 in India. On paper, the 9R delivers much of the same at a significantly lower price than the OnePlus 9.
Standouts include a reasonably well-built, good-looking design, as well as an excellent display, fast charging, and more than enough raw power. However, all of this doesn’t compensate for the lackluster imaging when the competition easily surpasses it.
The OnePlus 9R is an enticing alternative to the vanilla OnePlus 9, but there are stronger options from rival brands.
To say that I’m conflicted in my opinion of the OnePlus 9R would be an understatement. Within the OnePlus ecosystem, the 9R is a flat-out winner against the OnePlus 9 simply because the latter doesn’t provide enough reasons to fork out the extra Rs. 10,000 (~$135). Meanwhile, from a broader market perspective, the OnePlus 9R has ample competition that outpaces it.
I have no qualms recommending the OnePlus 9R if you want a direct upgrade from older OnePlus phones and don’t want to break the bank. But for most other buyers, it would be prudent to look at the numerous alternatives that leapfrog the OnePlus 9R.


(CNN)While it remains uncertain when the WNBA season will begin and what that might look like because of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was no doubt who the top pick in the 2020 draft would be.
Sabrina Ionescu selected No. 1 by New York Liberty in WNBA draft, while Gianna Bryant is an honorary pick
That honor went to Sabrina Ionescu, with the New York Liberty selecting the Oregon Ducks guard at No. 1 overall.
"I've been working for this my entire basketball career, and just super excited to be able to see that come to fruition," Ionescu said.
Additionally, the WNBA honored Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester -- who passed away in a helicopter accident with Kobe Bryant on January 26.
All three were named as honorary draft picks on Friday. The WNBA plans to honor Kobe Bryant, a passionate advocate of the league, during the upcoming season.
"I think it was a very beautiful thing that the WNBA did to be able to draft those three girls," Ionescu said. "They deserved it."
In a video message on ESPN, Vanessa Bryant said, "Thank you so much for honoring my Gigi and selecting her to be an honorary draft pick this year.
"It would have been a dream come true for her. She worked tirelessly every single day. She wanted to be one of the greatest athletes of all time just like her daddy. So thank you, thank you for honoring my little girl."
"Kobe and Gigi loved the WNBA," Vanessa Bryant continued, pointing out she was wearing Kobe's WNBA sweatshirt while speaking in the video. She also congratulated this year's WNBA draft picks.
"Work hard. Never settle. Use that Mamba mentality," Vanessa Bryant said.
To carry on Kobe and Gianna Bryant's legacy, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Friday the creation of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. The honor will recognize an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the visibility, perception and advancement of women's and girls' basketball at all levels.
"Kobe was an incredible champion of women's basketball and Gianna shared his passion and dedication to our game," Engelbert said in a press release. "The Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award will honor their legacy and reflect Kobe's commitment to mentoring the next generation of players, promoting the game and giving back to the community."


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10 / 29 / 2016
Our last issue of our Health Science News Page focused on polyphenols, which are the nutrient compounds present in various plants that help in protecting plants from insects, diseases, pollutants, and damage from ultraviolet rays. In Part 1 we discussed a few of the important and most researched polyphenols - specifically quercetin, curcumin, green tea extract, and resveratrol - and their actions and functions in the human body.
10 / 17 / 2016
Phytonutrients are natural components of plants with important functions such as protecting plants from insects, diseases, draught, ultraviolet rays, and pollutants. The best known phytonutrients are the polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, catechins, and isoflavones. There are various sub-classifications of phytonutrients which include ligans, phenolic acids, and indoles. Flavones are present in vegetables such as parsley and celery, and flavolones are present in tomatoes and other citrus fruits. Catechins are present in fruits, red wine, green tea and chocolate. Ligans are found in various legumes, cereals, grains, and flax seed. In addition to protecting plants against various pathogenic organisms and ultraviolet rays, polyphenols also act as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents.
09 / 30 / 2016
In our last Health Science News Page, we discussed some of the general aspects of the role of micronutrients in pregnancy. The placental development begins in the first weeks when the woman is not even aware she is pregnant. The health of the placenta determines the overall growth and development of the baby throughout the entire course of pregnancy.
09 / 16 / 2016
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life and every expecting mother wishes for a healthy baby. Yet, the progress and outcome of each pregnancy depends on multiple factors such as the mother’s diet and life style before and during pregnancy, the genetic makeup of the parents, and the physical and psychological health of the woman. Every woman of childbearing age should take care of her health all the time. The early days and weeks of pregnancy are critical for fetal development, when a woman may not be aware that she is pregnant. In the first 8-12 weeks of pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes rapid changes, some experience morning sickness and lose important nutrients.
09 / 07 / 2016
Everyone is exposed to a variety of infectious agents in the environment such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Any seasonal change challenges our immune system with new pathogens. This year - even before the start of the flu season - the World Health Organization has declared Zika virus infections an international public health emergency. The Zika virus is not a new virus and is similar to other viruses transmitted by mosquitoes such as West Nile virus, dengue, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis. The symptoms of Zika virus infection are similar to normal flu symptoms. They include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rash and conjunctivitis. Often there are no symptoms, and in most cases people are not aware that they are infected while they are spreading the virus. Currently, mosquito control is the only way for prevention from Zika infection and there are no treatments available. Therefore, it would be prudent to understand how to support our body’s immune system and protect it against Zika or other viral and infectious pathogens.
08 / 19 / 2016
Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for human health and survival. It is not only a powerful antioxidant and immune booster, but it also supports collagen connective tissue formation and builds extracellular matrix, which is the “glue” that binds the body’s cells together. It is important for faster wound healing and prevention of various chronic conditions. Optimum amounts of vitamin C effectively protect the body and cardiovascular system against biological rusting. Additionally, there are several other important functions of vitamin C. It is a cofactor for a series of biological enzymes, which are important for the improved metabolism of cholesterol, triglycerides and other risk factors of heart disease. It is an important energy molecule needed to recharge energy carriers inside the cells. Vitamin C is essential for production of carnitine, the molecule that carries fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy production. It participates in biological recycling of vitamin E, glutathione and many other cell protective molecules, and when taken together with calcium, it increases calcium absorption. Vitamin C neutralizes various toxins in the body, and protects healthy cells from harmful substances and the effects of many pharmaceutical drugs.
08 / 04 / 2016
In the last Health Science News Page, we elaborated on the important role of lipoprotein (a), or Lp (a), acting as a surrogate for vitamin C. Lp (a) is a sticky molecule that contains a large protein chain called apolipoprotein(a) or apo(a) attached to a molecule of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). As such, the Lp (a) helps in transporting cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. In addition, the presence of apo(a) gives this molecule other distinct features such as its ability to “stick” to collagen and other structural proteins and to facilitate blood clotting. Lp (a) is found only in humans and animals that do not produce their own vitamin C, and its appearance in human metabolism coincides with a loss of vitamin C production in the ancestors of man. Today, the only reasonable explanation for these events remains Dr. Rath’s discovery that Lp (a) is a functional substitute for vitamin C as a temporary “repair factor” for damaged blood vessels caused by chronic deficiency of vitamin C.
07 / 22 / 2016
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Cancer Research has projected that as the life expectancy increases, cancer diagnosis will increase by 75%-90% by the year 2030. While enormous amounts of money are being spent on cancer research, there is still no cure in sight. This is because the cancer research establishment largely cultivates already tried conventional approaches and has become reluctant to trying and embracing new concepts and innovative thinking.
07 / 11 / 2016
Although in our society it has gained cosmetic importance, hair on the head and entire body is one of the distinguishing characteristics of mammals. The main function of hair is to regulate body temperature by facilitating evaporation of sweat in hot weather and to create additional insulation by closing the skin pores in cold weather. Despite its important function, the hair shaft itself is not living tissue. Tiny blood vessels at the base of every hair follicle feed the hair root to keep it growing. Yet, the hair we see on the body contains only dead cells. As the new cells grow at the base of the hair follicle, the older cells die and are forced along the follicle towards the scalp. It is normal to shed approximately 100 to 150 hairs a day. Hair is made of a protein called keratin, and hair color is determined by the presence of melanin secreted by pigment cells. As we age, these pigment cells die and the hair turns gray.
06 / 25 / 2016
The drugs intended to reduce blood pressure, correct arrhythmias and some forms of heart disease are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US. One in every three adults, or approximately 75 million people, is diagnosed with high blood pressure in the US and many more have pre-hypertension. About 15 million people have some form of irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. The most commonly prescribed drugs to treat these and other conditions are the so called “channel-blockers” or “agonists” which include calcium, sodium and potassium channel blockers. Worldwide sales of these drugs have reached $6 billion. In the United States, calcium channel blockers are the eighth largest drug class in prescription sales.
06 / 13 / 2016
The global supplement market is $82 billion, and the US supplement industry contributes $37 billion to that number. Consumers spend billions on dietary supplements trusting in their beneficial effects. Faced with countless options and a worldwide market, choosing supplements can be overwhelming. Rarely are consumers supplied with sufficient scientific information to base their decisions on and usually they only have a company’s marketing materials. Dr. Rath Research Institute conducts academic research in the area of natural health and provides a scientific basis for the development of unique synergy based micronutrient combinations.
05 / 24 / 2016
A synergistic combination of micronutrients comprised of various vitamins and minerals is essential for survival and maintaining optimal health. Vitamins are organic substances produced by plants or animals, while minerals are inorganic elements present in the soil and water and are absorbed by plants. The main source of minerals for humans is through the plants we eat. However, a study published in 2004 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition concluded that in the past fifty years there has been significant decline in the nutritional content of vegetables and fruits with regards to the amount of vitamins C and B2, protein, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. Based on their results, the authors estimated that there would likely have been similar declines in other nutrients as well, such as magnesium, zinc, and vitamins B6 and E. Aggressive farming practices, and the abundant use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other harmful chemicals are the main reason for the nutritional decline. It is claimed that today one would have to eat eight oranges to derive the same amount of Vitamin A as our grandparents would have obtained from one.
05 / 14 / 2016
Muscles are contractile connective tissue that help in the movement of various organs in the body. Approximately 50% of human body weight consists of the muscle weight. There are three types of muscles in the body: skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, with each one having very specialized structure and functions.
05 / 02 / 2016
Connective tissue is the most abundant type of tissue in our body. The shape and form of the body, including its organs, muscles, bones, and cartilage, are determined by the properties of connective tissue. Skin, blood, blood vessels, adipose tissue (fat cells), tendons, ligaments, and teeth are various examples of connective tissue. Therefore, the term “connective tissue diseases” encompasses a wide range of ailments; some of them are inherited, while others develop as autoimmune diseases due to excessive inflammation. Examples of autoimmune connective tissue diseases are scleroderma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), mixed connective tissue diseases, etc.
04 / 17 / 2016
According to a recent study published in The Lancet medical journal, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has increased four times in the past 35 years1. There were 108 million people diagnosed with diabetes in 1980 and 422 million in 2014. Based on this alarming statistical finding, the World Health Organization (WHO) selected diabetes as the theme for World Health Day 2016 in order to raise awareness and to prevent and effectively manage diabetes.
04 / 04 / 2016
Athletes focus on increasing stamina, reducing muscle fatigue and injuries, and maximizing performance. While they recognize the role of macronutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and other healthy foods, the importance of micronutrients is often neglected. Insufficiency of micronutrients frequently leads to easy fatigue, muscle or bone injury, and other ailments like arthritis. An intense exercise routine and increased metabolic turnover makes micronutrient supplementation essential for athletes.

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Harcourt women to share rich experience
Wellington actress and director Miranda Harcourt is joining her mother, Dame Kate Harcourt, for a workshop with Invercargill artists, beginning this morning. Ahead of their flight south, Gwyneth Hyndman talked with Miranda about working and living with a famous mum, performing a solo play at the Invercargill prison, and how to stay focused as an artist.
Miranda Harcourt is "still growing up" with her mum, Dame Kate Harcourt, she says, when asked what it was like to be raised by a woman whose voice from the 1960s radio show Listen to Mother is still vividly conjured by many New Zealanders.
The acting-directing combo live together and lately, they work together, as their stage play Flowers from My Mother's Garden, written by Miranda's husband, Stuart McKenzie, wrapped up at Downstage Theatre in Wellington - and yes it is about his wife and mother-in-law.
Dangerously risky, divorce-tempting and potentially disastrous?
"He is very convincing," she says about their initial reluctance to star in a play about a Dame and her daughter. Her mother just said "no, no, no," in the beginning, she remembers.
But her husband is an excellent writer; the play was fantastic, tender and true to their dynamic and the Harcourt women "got their mother-daughter mojo on" for the performance.
Miranda says the mojo is continuing as they come down to Invercargill this morning to talk about the skills and diversity needed to be an artist.
It's a path - both difficult and exhilarating - that she knows well.
At age 4 she played a young Katherine Mansfield in a documentary about the author's life.
There was a small role in the 1981 feature Bad Blood, and more roles in radio and stage plays until her character Gemma in the show Gloss earned her nomination for best actress in the 1989 Film and TV Awards.
Her one-woman stage show Kaz - a Working Girl stunned audiences and more screen work followed until her 1997 directorial debut in a documentary about her late father, broadcaster Peter Harcourt.
In 1998 Harcourt began teaching at the Toi Whakaari acting school in Wellington.
"I absolutely love teaching," she says - this has continued more intimately in the last few years as she became an acting coach for films such as Under the Mountain, Jane Campion's Bright Star, and Bridge to Terabithia.
Most recently she has been in Hawaii working on the set of a film she isn't allowed to name, but says she's also been working closely with Terabithia star AnnaSophia Robb, who plays a young Carrie Bradshaw in The Carrie Diaries.
Coaching stars means that she is around to do script analysis, read lines with the actors, and generally be there to keep them calm and focused.
Does she see any meltdowns?
"My job is to prevent meltdowns," she laughs.
"I love it because it means I have to use all the skills I've had to learn my whole life. When I see [an actor] succeed . . . to me that is very rewarding."
The last time she was in Invercargill it was to perform at the prison - another experience she is proud of in a long acting career.
The solo stage-play Verbatim, based on interviews with prisoners involved with violent crime, was toured in England and New Zealand and went to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. "It was an unusual place to do acting. You have to be completely committed and in your skin to do it right. You've got an audience that doesn't take any bulls....
"But years later I'll get a Facebook request from someone saying ‘I'm not in prison any more' and thanking me for [my performance]."
With a long history of stage and film performances, it's natural that Miranda would bring that experience to teaching and public speaking.
"Being an artist is very difficult. "I was born into an arts family so it was easier for me.
"But my mother and my husband both grew up in farming families . . . I think for them it was more a process of discovery.
"You have to have a vision of what you want to be in life - you have to know what it is that you want to communicate." Miranda Harcourt and her mother are running workshops in Invercargill as part of the 2012 Southland Conference of the Arts.
The Southland Times