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Britney Video Awards 2012 Promo Video
For all the Britney Spears fans still around, did you know there is a little award show that celebrates individuals who create Britney videos? Too late to submit your video to the 2012 BVA's but you can still vote here: britneyvideoawards2012. Categories range from best editing, best promo etc. to best remix, color, and even a best lip synched video category. Personally I just liked the promo video above.
From their YouTube channel......
"Britney Video Awards" is an internet voting award show, and its ALL ABOUT BRITNEY!
For all fans of Britney Spears and a lot of YouTube users that are making some really amazing videos.And this is a way they get awarded for their amazing videos!
This is the 2nd annual BVAs show.And there will be a lot more in the upcoming years.Last year was a great success and I'm very thankful for everyone who worked with me on the last ones and there was about 100+ nominations,2200+ votes,and 10000 views on all the vids which is absolutely amazing!!!
The show is based on internet voting.Theres about 30 categories,and nominations for each category.
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The submitting starts December 2nd and ends December 25th.Until then you can submit your videos for each category(or someone elses video).When voting ends,the winners will be announced a week later and awarded for their work(15 subscribers and regocnition .If you win it would be a great promo for you channel and your videos!
The winners will be announced in a show(just like VMAs but much smaller,and not so popular) !


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Japanese ginger & garlic chicken with smashed cucumber: Change of Appetite by Diana Henry
For the chicken:
- 3½ tabs soy sauce
- 3 tabs sake or dry sherry
- 3 tabs soft dark brown sugar
- ½ tab brown miso
- 60g root ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tsp togarashi seasoning or ½ tsp chilli powder
- 8 good sized skinless bone-in chicken thighs or other bone-in chicken pieces
For the cucumber:
- 500g cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp pink pickled ginger, very finely shredded
- small handful of shiso leaves, or mint leaves, torn
Mix everything together for the chicken (except the chicken itself) to make a marinade.
Pierce the chicken on the fleshy sides with a knife, put the pieces into a shallow dish and pour the marinade over. Massage in well, turning the pieces over. Cover and put in the fridge for 30 – 60 minutes.
When you’re ready to cook, preheat the oven to 180℃. Take the pieces out of the marinade and put them in a shallow ovenproof dish in which they can sit snugly in a single layer.
Pour over half the marinade. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, basting every so often with the juices and leftover marinade (don’t add any leftover marinade after 20 minutes, it needs to cook properly as it has had raw chicken in it.) Check for doneness: the juices that run out of the chicken when you pierce the flesh with a knife should be clear and not at all pink.
When the chicken is halfway through cooking, peel and halve the cucumber and scoop out the seeds. Set on a board and bang the pieces gently with a pestle or rolling pin. This should break them up a little. Now break them into chunks with your hands.
Crush the garlic with a pinch of the salt and massage this – and the rest of the salt – into the cucumber. Put in a small plastic bag, squeeze out the air and put in the fridge for 10 minutes. When you’re ready to eat, tip the cucumber into a sieve so the juices can drain away.
Add the shredded ginger and shiso or mint leaves.
Serve the chicken with brown rice or vermicelli and the cucumber. Also good with edamame and sugar snap salad.

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By Shashank Agarwal
Infrastructure is a significant area for the general advancement of any country. In India, it is considered as the foundation of the nation’s economy. It incorporates projects on a more extensive scale and builds up its intensity on a worldwide level. The infrastructural offices like streets, rail lines, metro rails, and so forth are needed to possibly build the profitability and smooth working of other business areas in India.
According to the approximations of a recent report – India will require Rs. 50 trillion (US$ 777.73 billion) in infrastructure by 2022 for sustainable development in the country. It is also marking a myriad of opportunities for foreign investors to invest in the country’s infrastructure development. Furthermore, the estimates shared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) suggest – FDIs in the construction development and infrastructure activities stood at US$ 17.22 billion in September 2020.
Rendering to the current market scenario, the Indian government plans to spend USD 1.4 trillion during 2019 – 2023 on infrastructure with an investment of USD 750 billion on railways infrastructure by 2030. On the further hand, the onset of the pandemic caused an unapproachable situation in front of infrastructure companies to recover from an all-time low of the previous year. This necessitates an urgent need to come up with highly effective strategies to stimulate growth in the sector.
A massive capital inflow is capital intensive and requires for the efficacious conclusion of infrastructure projects. The most impactful strategy to stimulate growth in the sector is an effective deployment of capital resources by the government. As per the recent budget – the government has announced the allocation of about INR 1.07 Lakh Cr. to the Ministry of Railways and INR 25,933 Cr. to the Department of Telecommunications for capital expenditure. The deployment of the allocated resources in the right way is expected to increase the number of tenders announced and completed. As a result, there will be a large number of projects and higher demand for infrastructure firms, accelerating the cash-flows in the country.
Besides resource allocation, it is the need of the hour to introduce pan- India policies in the sector for standardization. Inter-departmental disparities tend to obstruct the progress of the projects significantly. This has been obvious in the telecom sector that possesses differentiated pricing by municipal corporations, for instance in Delhi. This becomes a huge detriment for the industry as a whole especially at the time when telecommunication is not a luxury, but a necessity. Thus, the sector needs a universal policy for smoother execution of projects and tenders.
Additional big challenge faced by large infrastructure companies is the sourcing of raw materials such as steel. Earlier, the infrastructure companies were needed to procure steel from primary producers who charged a premium, therefore driving up costs for the industry as a whole. Recently, the ministry of steel released a clarification stating that the raw material can be procured from any producer. However, the implementation of such guidelines needs a great push in order to boost the industry’s growth by reducing the cost of raw materials. Furthermore, the price fluctuations on raw materials tend to delay the completion of infrastructure projects while slowing down the entire sector’s growth. Providing relief on procurement of raw materials can result in accelerating the delivery of the projects, thereby, accelerating the growth of the sector.
In the past three years, there has been a buzz around the expansion of smart cities in India. Expediting the process of project approvals can help the government fulfil the mission of smart cities, and alleviate infrastructural gridlock in tier 1 and tier 2 cities, where most of the population is concentrated.
(The author is MD at Salasar Techno Engineering. Views expressed are personal and do not reflect the official position or policy of the Financial Express Online.)

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********Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this position is to recruit for on-going and future positions.******About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.Position Summary
Assists the Executive Director, Clinical Research Care Coordination (ED CRCC), in the responsibilities for the daily operational needs of the Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs) in the Clinical Trials Office (CTO). Demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of oncology outpatient treatment, management patient care principles, standards of practice, social determinants of health and impact on transitions of care. Provides supervision of employees, participates in hiring, assigns work, coaches and teaches, evaluates performance and completes disciplinary actions. Actively works to ensure optimal delivery of care, execution of research, as well as performance improvement initiatives. Able to actively collaborate with peers, subordinates and supervisors in constructive problem solving as well as to facilitate frequent team building interactions with staff.Key Responsibilities include:
Individual must have the ability to influence people though the use of effective communication and facts, participates in hiring, assigning work schedules, coaching, training, completes annual performance evaluations and provides disciplinary actions, as required. Responsible for participating in the oversight of daily operations, including staffing and scheduling of department staff to assure safe, high quality care for patients along the cancer continuum, and in the areas of oncology treatments, specifically in the research setting. S/he must have knowledge of the clinical research process and regulations and provide supporting patient education that supports the teaching from the clinical research team. Assures patient assignments in coordination with the charge nurses, and trouble shoots any patient issues with the unit manager with the guidance of the ED CRCC. Monitors identified quality performance improvement targets and data in coordination with other hospital departments and other members of the department leadership team.
Be a positive role model for assigned area(s). Encourage open and positive communication and provide excellent customer service. Advocates for COH, the staff and patients. Collaborates with internal and external customers to meet strategic goals. Is a change agent and encourages staff to participate in change. Monitors and controls resources (human and material). Encourages higher learning and professional development. Ensures staff competence and promotes professional practice standards through education and monitoring. Assures professional and regulatory standards are met and maintained.
Planning and goal setting
- Assists in the management and implementation of departmental programs and goals that support the strategic plan for patient care services and the organization.
- Supports departmental implementation of new technology and services.
- Effectively communicates (written & oral) across the organization.
Patient Care and Clinical Quality
- Supports standards for patient care management along the continuum of care utilizing nursing processes to assure patient care is timely, safe and effective.
- Assures satisfaction of patients, physicians and other customers with care and services that are delivered.
- Develops and fosters collaborative relationships with other departments to support safe and high-quality patient care and services.
- Assures compliance with regulatory standards.
- Measure performance of staff to meet regulatory and patient care standards
- Reports results of ongoing quality metrics as appropriate.
- Promotes the utilization of evidence based practice in delivery of patient care.
- Supports and facilitates critical thinking of staff.
- Oversees daily operations including staffing and scheduling of department
- Participates in the hiring process.
- Participates in orientation and staff development.
- Fosters teamwork.
- Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of staffing plan.
- Provides oversight of temporary (registry/traveler) staff.
Fiscal and Budget
- Assists to monitor variances and maintains the planned budget.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Minimum 3- 5 years of experience in bedside (outpatient or inpatient) nursing;
- 1-2 years oncology nursing
Preferred education experience and skills:
- Current California RN License
- BLS from the American Heart Association
- MSN or applicable equivalent
- Case Management certification preferred, ACMA or CCM
- 3-5 years oncology nursing;
- 1-2 years clinical research experience; and
- 2 years in a demonstrated a leadership role (charge nurse role, leading, planning, and evaluating nursing practices or operations).
As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Delta Moon is at Blind Willie’s. Donna Hopkins is at Darwin’s and Little Joey’s Jumpin’ Jive is at Northside Tavern. The Barry Richman Band is at Nik’s Place.
The Taylor Made Blues Band is at Darwin’s and Big Bill Morganfield is at Blind Willie’s. Cody Matlock and Skye Paige are at Northside Tavern and The Sweet & Salty Blues Band is at Fat Matt’s. The Mojo Band is at Nik’s Place and Frankie’s Blues Mission entertains at Marie’s Southern Cuisine in Kennesaw. The Breeze Kings are at Meehan’s Public House in Sandy Springs and Dani Mac & Company are at MoonShadow Tavern. Southern Avenue is at Variety Playhouse.
Uncle Sugar is at Northside Tavern and Garrett Collins is at Fat Matt’s.
That’s it! Have fun and keep on bluesin’!


Passing the Torch: Ames to be New BBB President, CEO as Potter Retires
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Melissa Ames first joined the Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley more than 18 years ago, and it’s been “the only grown up job I’ve ever had,” she said.
In 2022, her role with the organization will expand as president of the board of directors starting Jan. 1, then as the new CEO when the current chief executive, Carol Potter, retires in May.
The BBB announced the news during its Annual Meeting of Accredited Businesses Thursday morning at the Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Families of both Ames and Potter were on-hand for the passing of the torch.
Ames, who usually operates behind the scenes and takes attendance during the annual meeting, was front and center during the Dec. 9 event, the theme for which was “We are wearing our heart on our sleeve.” A sentiment that seemed appropriate as an emotional Ames shared her experience working with Potter.
“For the past 10 years, I have been lucky enough to have a true mentor and friend in Carol Potter,” Ames said. “She has helped bring to the forefront every day what we came to do. And it’s fulfilling the mission of the Better Business Bureau in the Mahoning Valley.”
She thanked Potter for her passion, drive and commitment to the BBB’s mission, its staff, its board of directors and accredited businesses.
Oftentimes, the BBB is the only resource for consumers and residents to find trustworthy businesses in the Mahoning Valley for their needs, Ames said. That is what makes the work meaningful to her, she said.
“I am beyond blessed to do something that I love,” she said. “Every day is different – different challenges, different experiences. But in all of that, we get to make very meaningful impact to those within our community.
“Getting to meet our businesses and see what they do every day is just the pleasure of my life.”
Looking to the future, Ames said 2022 will be an exciting year as the BBB is ready to come out of the pandemic and get back to working more closely with its accredited businesses.
“We’re ready to go. We’re coming out of this weird phase and we are ready to see our accredited businesses again, meet with our constituents and really build value and trust within the marketplace,” she said.
Her goals include maintaining and improving the BBB’s accessibility to consumers, and helping accredited businesses to successfully come out of the pandemic with different events and speakers to help them hone their skills.
In the months leading up to her retirement, Potter will work to ensure a seamless transition by continuing to mentor Ames for the role and connecting her to the businesses and CEOs in the entire BBB network.
Ames was unanimously voted president-elect by the board at its October meeting, Potter said.
“As much as I’ve put BBB center in my thoughts, Melissa will continue to do that,” Potter said to those gathered. “It’s wonderful. And I just thank the board for permitting me my experience, and for permitting me to share it with someone who’s such a valuable asset to all of us.”
Potter thanked the board and accredited businesses for the past 10 years and the opportunity to lead the BBB.
“It’s a position that has been so rewarding and I’ve treasured it more than anything else that I’ve ever done in my life,” Potter said. “When you really care about an organization and you look into the future, you really want to make sure that leadership continues to yield successes.”
Six years ago, Potter recognized Ames’ talent and “extraordinary willingness to learn and go into areas outside of her comfort zone,” she said. Ames was promoted to vice president of BBB services, and has since worked closely with Potter on BBB initiatives.
“It has been a delight and a pleasure, and we’ve really had a great time doing all of this,” Potter said.
Under Potter’s leadership, the BBB established its signature event, the Torch Awards for Marketplace Trust, which honors local businesses, nonprofits and civic leaders. She also established new partnerships, the BBB’s TrustBuilders, within the Valley’s banking community including Farmers National Bank, PNC, Premier Bank and Huntington Bank.
Potter also developed partnerships with Farmers Trust Co. and Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC to create the BBB’s Ethics & Integrity Scholarship Program. The program has awarded more than 35 $1,000 scholarships in seven years.
Jennifer Johnson, BBB board chairperson and area manager, Struthers division at Aqua Ohio, Inc., commended Potter for her leadership since becoming BBB president and CEO in January 2013. Potter had been planning her retirement and succession for a while, Johnson said.
“She presented a very sound succession plan to the executive committee over the summer, which is what got all of this rolling and moving in this direction,” Johnson said.
Johnson welcomed Ames into her leadership role and said the BBB will continue working to aid its accredited businesses in coming out of the pandemic.
“To say our businesses are experiencing unprecedented times is certainly an understatement,” Johnson said. “Workforce shortage issues and delays, navigating mandates that are changing what seems every day, human resource issues we probably never had to deal with before, and even the challenges associated with some of the extraordinary growth your businesses are seeing as a result of these new times. So it’s not easy.”
That said, Johnson believes the common thread that connects all of the accredited business in the BBB is they will pull through and “and maybe even come out a little bit stronger,” she said, “because you all operate under the BBB’s standards of trust.”
That commitment to ethical enterprise is critical to maintaining and expanding a company’s trust in the marketplace, Potter said. More than 1,000 businesses comprise the BBB’s membership, which allows the organization to serve the more than 530,000 residents in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.
During the pandemic, area companies that went out of businesses or had to leave the BBB for financial reasons led to a “significant number” of accredited businesses leaving the organization, Potter allowed. Yet in 2021, the Mahoning Valley chapter enjoyed a 96% retention rate of its accredited business members, who on average stay with the local chapter for more than 14 years, she said.
“We have the advantage of a higher level of retention,” she said. “In our Valley, the conclusion here represents a business community with long-standing support of trust and ethics.”
In a recent survey, 8.6 out of 10 consumers said trust is important to them in making purchase decisions, Potter reported. Of those surveyed, 62% said the BBB helps them find trustworthy businesses to buy from, and 66% agree the BBB delivers on its mission and helps advance honest, she said.
Additionally, the BBB website displays information on all Valley businesses that the organization can get information on, she said. Of those who visit the website, 77% opt to go with accredited businesses over non-accredited, A-rated businesses identified by the BBB.
“You can see the value of the trust mark in real terms,” she said.
Standing out as a trustworthy business is important for attracting customers, as well as potential employees, she said.
“They’re looking at you too,” Potter said. “They want to work for a trustworthy business. So that’s important in your recruiting.”
As circumstances like the COVID pandemic force changes on the marketplace, “the bad guys come out,” she said. Of all the scams recorded by the BBB in the last year, about 10% have been COVID-related, she said.
Of the businesses exposed to a COVID-scam, 66% have lost money – about $88 on average, Potter reported.
Those who are most susceptible to a scam are individuals who are 35 to 50 years, with females having the highest risk of being exposed to a COVID scam, she said.
Potter advised businesses to be on the lookout for some of the more common COVID scams, including scammers impersonating government officials, and companies offering fake cures and masks. She also warned business owners to be aware of vaccine fraud.
“There’s a whole underground market now for those vaccine cards,” she said.
Fake employment offers are also prevalent, she noted, emphasizing the importance of BBB-accredited businesses promoting their trust mark. Other scams include offering businesses grants and studies to help them through the pandemic.
“People still think that they can pay $100 to find out how to get a million-dollar grant from the government,” Potter said.
Online scams are the No. 1 way consumers can be taken advantage of by the scammers, she noted. For consumers who want to check on an online product to see if it’s legit, she recommended checking the product against the BBB Trust Index.
Social media and email are two other prevalent places for consumers to get scammed, she added.
Pictured at top: In 2022, Melissa Ames will assume the role of BBB president in January, then will takeover as CEO in May with the retirement of Carol Potter.
Copyright 2024 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.


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Nova Scotia nearly doubles available funding for productions
Nova Scotia government is adding CAD23.6 million to the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund, nearly doubling the size to CAD48.6 million. Some of the major productions currently shooting in Nova Scotia is drama anthology The Sinner, Canadian legal drama Diggstown.
The increase in funding reflects a record number of applications and the province’s growing popularity as a production destination. According to the Office of Communities, Culture and Heritage 61 projects have already been approved for the 2021-2022 year.
“When COVID-19 emerged in Nova Scotia, the film and television industry worked tirelessly to create and implement medical-grade health and safety protocols on set, allowing the sector to continue to work throughout the pandemic. It's become clear during these tough times that Premier Rankin has chosen to invest in an industry that acts as an economic driver for the region, attracting well over CAD100 million dollars in foreign direct investment, which is injected directly into the payroll of Nova Scotians and small businesses that make up the heart of our communities.” Says Laura Mackenzie, executive director, Screen Nova Scotia.
The fund was established in 2015 and provides up to 32% on eligible Nova Scotia expenditure, including labour goods and services. To date the fund has invested CAD99.5 million, resulting in CAD340 million worth of production spending in the province.
Notable projects during this time include Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse, and numerous television series including Locke & Key (Netflix), This Hour has 22 Minutes (CBC), The Curse of Oak Island (History Channel) and Feudal.
One of the largest productions to film in Nova Scotia, The Sinner, is currently underway on the South Shore. Another major production, Diggstown is filming its third season in the Halifax-Dartmouth area.
“Our association with the Nova Scotia government reflects Universal Content Productions’ ongoing investment in our global production community. We are grateful for the opportunity to film The Sinner in beautiful Nova Scotia, while safely and successfully following pandemic protocols” says Mark Binke, executive vice-president, Production, UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Canada’s federal funding can be stacked with regional incentives. The Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) applies to national, foreign and co-production and amounts to 16%.
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Holiday Movies: What's on Tonight? (12/21/09)
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The Christmas List (Sugarplum Romance)
ABC Family, 1 PM ET
A store clerk (Mimi Rogers) learns a valuable lesson about the true meaning of Christmas when she gets everything on her wish list.
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (Comfort & Joy)
ABC, 8 PM ET
Linus and Lucy's younger brother, ReRun, wants a dog for Chrismas — one as cool as Snoopy..
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest “Cattle on Feed” report, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. at feedlots with capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled 11.5 million head on Jan. 1, 2018. This was 8% above the same period last year and in line with the average pre-report estimate.
The inventory included 7.34 million steers and steer calves, up 4% from the previous year. This group also accounted for 64% of the total inventory. Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 4.15 million head, up 16% from 2017.
Placements in feedlots during December totaled 1.80 million head, just 1% above 2016. Analysts had expected placements to be 3% below last year. Net placements were 1.73 million head.
USDA said December placements of cattle and calves were 470,000 head for those weighing less than 600 lb., 410,000 head for those weighing 600-699 lb., 445,000 head for those weighing 700-799 lb., 279,000 head for those weighing 800-899 lb., 100,000 head for those weighing 900-999 lb. and 95,000 head for those weighing 1,000 lb. or more.
Marketings of fed cattle during December totaled 1.75 million head, 1% below 2016. This was in line with analysts’ expectations.
USDA reported that other disappearance totaled 74,000 head during December, 35% above 2016.

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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
This Is Spinal Tap is an American 1984 rock music mockumentary written, scored by, and starring Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. The film portrays the fictional British heavy metal band Spinal Tap. Directed by Reiner, the movie satirizes the wild personal behavior and musical pretensions of hard rock and heavy metal bands, as well as the hagiographic tendencies of rock documentaries of the time. Reiner and the three main actors are credited as the writers of the movie because much of the dialogue was ad libbed by them. Several dozen hours of footage were filmed before Reiner edited it to the released movie. A 4½ hour bootleg version of the movie exists and has been traded among fans and collectors for years. The three main members of Spinal Tap—David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel—are played by actors McKean, Shearer, and Guest, respectively. The three actors play their musical instruments and speak with mock English accents throughout the movie. Reiner appears as Marty Di Bergi, the maker of the documentary. Other actors in the movie are Tony Hendra as group manager Ian Faith, and June Chadwick as St.


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The Defense Department has decided to put the brakes on three border barrier projects in California and Arizona, a court filing showed on Monday.
Late last month, the Pentagon announced the construction of 20 miles of fencing, lighting and other border infrastructure that would have been built using funds reallocated from a counter-drug fund. That project was expected to cost $2.5 billion, less than expected, the Pentagon said in the authorization announced on August 27.
But the Monday filing by the department said that it would not be able to cover the costs of the project, Politico reports.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determined at the time of the authorization that the counter-drugs funds would cover the costs incurred in the course of the construction, but it also acknowledged that the full financial situation would be known by end of the fiscal year.
It then informed the Defense Department that the funds would not cover the costs, prompting its withdrawal on September 13, according to a document attached to the court filing.
The border projects are part of a broader effort to build President Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall, thus fulfilling a campaign promise. Ever since his 2016 campaign, President Trump has been urging Congress to come up with billions of dollars for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
His request was denied by Congress, resulting in a 35-day government shutdown, the longest one in the nation’s history. Since then, Trump has tapped into Pentagon funds to build the wall, but his move has also resulted in a number of legal challenges.
While some lower courts blocked the administration’s attempts to redirect Pentagon funding for the construction of the wall, the Supreme Court overturned these blocks in July when it allowed the use of $2.5 billion to replace already extant border infrastructure in California, Arizona and New Mexico.

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Objective: Learn, recognize and identify "famous" works of art and artists
Read the Scholastic Art magazine " Chinese Art" pages 6-8
Place a copy of the pictures above in a new document in your art history folder titled
"Art History Challenge #3"
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
Why were these works created?
Who created these work of art?
When was this work of art created?
When were these works discovered?
What is unique about each sculpture?
This is full year foundation course that will aid in your understanding and creating a wide variety of 2-D and 3-D artwork.


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Lemon Myrtle Shortbread Cookies
Kakadu Plum Co. have taken a simple recipe and added a little lemon myrtle, giving your cookies an extra lemony flavor and aroma. These cookies are great for the kids, afternoon snack, or even to be stored in the freezer for another occasion. Make sure you have yourself good quality butter, a little tip to fabulous cookies.Content information
- Apr 26, 2018
2 cups all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
220 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup powered confectioners’ sugar, and a little more for decorating
1 teaspoon Kakadu Plum Co. lemon myrtle blend
- In a small bowl, sift together flour and salt and set aside
- With an electric mixer (or hand held beater) cream the butter until light and creamy. Add the sugar and beat until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate the flour mixture followed by the lemon myrtle until a firm dough is formed
- Form dough into a sausage and cover with cling wrap, placing it in the fridge for about 30 minutes
- Roll out the dough to about 1cm thickness and cut into shapes of your desire. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden at 180 degrees.
Recipe kindly provided by Kakadu Plum Co.


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Three private waste haulers will get nearly $1.2 million in "extraordinary services" pay from the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County for collecting nearly 95,000 extra cubic yards of trash in the days after Hurricane Matthew’s pass.
County commissioners who sit as the board approved the outlay Wednesday at their regular meeting. The money will come from a reserve.
The authority said just after the storm that volume was about 40 percent higher the Monday and Tuesday after the Oct. 6 storm than it was for Sept. 26-27, before the storm became a threat. Waste haulers hired subcontractors and paid overtime to handle the extra volume.
The authority said Matthew knocked down a lot of vegetation but people also took the opportunity during preparation and cleanup to do mini-spring cleanings. The problem grew geometrically when pickups were canceled for Oct. 6-7.
Waste Pro, which covers Service Area 1 — coastal central and northern Palm Beach County — billed for 94,396 cubic yards, for a total of $1.18 million. Area 1 had the most effects as Matthew angled in on its march up the coast.
Republic Services, which services Area 3 — mostly in southern Palm Beach County — submitted a summary of 1,376 extra cubic yards, for a total of $17,208.
And Advanced Disposal, in Area 2 — parts north and west of Area 1 — collected an estimated 9,400 cubic yards and requested about $120,000; the board authorized staff to decide on the amount.
The fourth provider, Waste Management (Areas 4 and 5), did not report especially heavy collections in those areas and did not submit for extra pay.
Authority staff met last month with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which made a declaration for 15 coastal Florida counties at the end of October, and is about to submit a formal package requesting financial aid.
At Wednesday’s meeting, board member Melissa McKinlay asked about five cleanup firms that the authority had on standby but didn’t use.
Director of Customer Relations John Archambo said the first hauler on the standby list declined the job and the year-round haulers offered to the work for the same price as the standby firms. He also said FEMA had not yet declared a disaster for the county, the regular haulers already were in the field, and "our first assessment of the other didn’t look that bad. Then all the materials started showing up at the curb."
Mary McNicholas, a lobbyist representing Broward County-based Bergeron Emergency Services, which would have been paid $7.50 a yard had it been called in, said her firm was unhappy it hadn’t been activated. The authority said she was ranked fifth among standby firms.
Also Wednesday, the board picked McKinlay, the authority’s vice chair, as the new chair. McKinlay also is county vice mayor.
The board then selected as officers two new commissioners: Mack Bernard as vice chair and Dave Kerner as secretary.
Mayor Paulette Burdick had nominated Bernard as authority chair but there was no second. Mary Lou Berger then nominated McKinlay.
McKinlay has been the authority board’s vice chair. She succeeds Hal Valeche, who also has been county vice mayor. By tradition, the county commission’s vice mayor heads the authority’s governing board.
The board also decided to move selection of officers from the first meeting of the year to the authority’s December meeting, which is just after county commission elections, and to pick the officers at the end of the December meeting.

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Erysimum – A symbol of faithful devotion.
Also known as the Wallflower and my Dad’s favourite plant. I recall as a child us buying them from the local grocers or hardware shop, bare rooted in bunches that were crudely tied together with elastic or string, and taken home to push into the heavy clay soil with grubby hands. A happy memory of one way in which I learnt how to grow plants. I still to this day always plant up an Erysimum with a smile and still to this day my Dad gets excited by them in his spring garden.
There are of course lots of Dads at Kernock Park Plants and I dedicate this week’s blog to the faithful devotion of fathers. Kernock Park Plants was of course the passionate dream brought to life in 1981 of one such father; Richard Harnett. His son, Bruce, now sits at the Managing Director helm guiding the good ship Kernock from the windy Cornish hillside, and Chris manages the InstaPlant team, they too are fathers themselves. In fact, KPP is filled with fathers and sons, some working here together along with plenty of dads with little or not so little ones at home. And just like a father, the trusty Wallflower shines through wind and rain like an upright stalwart.
Taking their generic name from the Greek world erysio, Erysimums are native to countries far and wide across Central and Southern Europe; the Canary Islands; Mediterranean Africa; the Middle East; Asia to Western China and even North America. It is thought that these plants occupied northern Eurasia before the two continents divided 100 million years ago. They have long been documented in history; the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society from 1838 refers to Erysimums and Wallflowers and Robert Herrick, Writer (1591-1674), immortalised the Wallflower in a tale about the Earl of March’s daughter who had fallen for a nobleman from a rival clan. They planned to elope but she was locked away in a tower and fell to her death amongst a patch of Wallflowers. The broken-hearted nobleman was left forever wandering through the land wearing a Wallflower sprig for the rest of his days.
Versatile plants colonising varied geographic environments and eco-systems, some are found nestled in sand dunes, some like coastal locations, scrub, rocky mountains, hidden in the crevices of limestone walls at medieval castles, some are found surviving winters in cold, blowy New York City, and by stark contrast, some on the volcanic slopes of mt. Trede in Tenerife – now you wouldn’t expect to find such a beautiful flower to flourish in such acrid conditions. But that really is this plant all over..shining brightly just as everything else is slow to start in spring or fading in autumn. Actually this gives a good picture of just how adaptable they are and what conditions they will thrive in. They hate woody, marshy, damp, water-logged, acidic soils, but they love neutral/alkaline, well-drained soil in sun/part shade.
Probably one of the best spring bedding plants which also suits containers, and the alpines are perfect for rock gardens. As adventurous in their magnificent splash of colour as primroses and more showy than any other spring flowering plant. They are stunning when traditionally planted up next to tulips, especially dark coloured ones and wonderful as a cut flower, as they last for weeks.
Erysimums have low leafy stems, with many braches, and undivided often scallop-toothed leaves. With elegant four petaled flowers on lengthy racemes that seem overcrowded with blooms. Not just a spring starter, if deadheaded regularly they will flower all summer long and some varieties go well into the early frosts, brightening up boarders with their eye-catching mass of colours when other plants are faltering or only just getting started. You can help extend their life with a mid-summer haircut, cutting into the foliage which keeps them vigorous and from going leggy and woody.
Here is a selection taken from our plentiful range of beautiful Erysimums found in our current catalogue:
Now is a great time to get your orders in for some of these plants to be delivered early next year, you may also find some of them on our current surplus list.
Kernock Park Plants Ltd

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Hardcover, 358 pages
Published November 7th 2017 by Daw Books
Jim C. Hines is one of the best authors in SFF right now as evidenced in this latest series that published late last year. I’m more of a fantasy reader usually, but sometimes science fiction titles really grab my attention and won’t let go. That’s what happened with this fun, cynical read! Just look at the series title: Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse. I love it! And the author did a great job balancing science, janitor jargon, intrigue, and action. There were looks of interesting aliens. And a fun look at how Earth’s human population fell into a feral state.
A fascinating aspect of this book was the use of pronouns. Various alien species were treated differently according to their preferences. One of the main characters uses they/them/their always. There was another race that doesn’t recognize gender, so a conversation alternates female and male pronouns. A third race uses zie in place of gender. And except for giving a brief reasoning for each use, the text doesn’t call attention to it. It’s just accepted.
I did occasionally get lost in the science jargon but never for very long. I think there’s enough to give meaning to the crew’s actions and the universe overall, but not so much that readers will dnf because they can’t follow along.
I loved this snarky crew and can’t wait to see what other mysteries they uncover in book 2!!
In his hilarious new sci-fi series, Jim C. Hines introduces the unlikely heroes that may just save the galaxy: a crew of space janitors.
The Krakau came to Earth to invite humanity into a growing alliance of sentient species. However, they happened to arrive after a mutated plague wiped out half the planet, turned the rest into shambling, near-unstoppable animals, and basically destroyed human civilization. You know–your standard apocalypse.
The Krakau’s first impulse was to turn around and go home. (After all, it’s hard to have diplomatic relations with mindless savages who eat your diplomats.) Their second impulse was to try to fix us. Now, a century later, human beings might not be what they once were, but at least they’re no longer trying to eat everyone. Mostly.
Marion “Mops” Adamopoulos is surprisingly bright (for a human). As a Lieutenant on the Earth Mercenary Corps Ship Pufferfish, she’s in charge of the Shipboard Hygiene and Sanitation team. When a bioweapon attack wipes out the Krakau command crew and reverts the rest of the humans to their feral state, only Mops and her team are left with their minds intact.
Escaping the attacking aliens–not to mention her shambling crewmates–is only the beginning. Sure, Mops and her team of space janitors and plumbers can clean the ship as well as anyone, but flying the damn thing is another matter.
As they struggle to keep the Pufferfish functioning and find a cure for their crew, they stumble onto a conspiracy that could threaten the entire alliance… a conspiracy born from the truth of what happened on Earth all those years ago.
Jim C. Hines has proven himself a master of humorous fantasy with his Jig the Goblin novels, and has turned the usual fantasy tropes sideways and upside down with his Princess and his Magic Ex Libris series. With Terminal Alliance, the debut novel in his humorous military science fiction series, Jim takes us into a brand-new universe of entertainment certain to appeal to fans of both Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett.

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Heartfelt thanks all round and that vital red button
ALL I did was press the red button. Like the nurse had told me to do, were they needed pronto. But Mr Kinney insists I saved his life. If anyone did that, it was our mutual friend Sameur, who I d happened to call that November morning to ask the loan of a
ALL I did was press the red button. Like the nurse had told me to do, were they needed pronto.
But Mr Kinney insists I saved his life.
If anyone did that, it was our mutual friend Sameur, who I'd happened to call that November morning to ask the loan of a car the next day. He has three, so it's rarely a problem.
For once, Sameur sought a return favour.
Could I spend the morning in the private clinic where his American pal Mr Kinney lay, following a by-pass job four days earlier?
Sameur's English wife, Lyn, would take over soon after noon.
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Meanwhile, Sam was anxious to have somebody beside who spoke the same lingo, should Mr Kinney want anything.
Mr Kinney was comfortably asleep when I got there, so I parked myself in his room, trying not to rustle my newspaper too much.
I was equally careful not to slurp the coffee a cheerful nurse brought me.
Sameur had told me the Yank, surprise, surprise, was in the oil business. What their connection was I could only guess. Sam has a cement company, a hotel and various properties, besides his three jam-jars.
On which latter score, I thought smugly to myself as I sat there, Sam would lend me the Megane - that year's model - for obliging him with keeping a somnolent Mr Kinney company for a few hours.
The room was well equipped, but there was no small screen beeping away as it monitored Mr Kinney's rewired ticker.
Not a surprise because, four days post op back in 1992, I did not have one such linked to me.
Save for Mr Kinney's regular breathing and the air-conditioning's low hum, all was quiet.
My International New York Herald Trib' was full of US election hoo-hah.
Its English football coverage had the byline of a national scribe I'd frequently rubbed an amiable shoulder with back in the days.
I was musing he must be my age, if not more, and still writing with informed eloquence, when Mr Kinney began gasping.
He was flushed and sort of vibrating. Red button, quick!
Jabbing hard down on it, I absurdly had a brief flashback to doing the same in the RAF decades ago.
That time the "fire in the wing store" yell was a false alarm. But there was nothing false about Mr Kinney's condition.
Where the heck was the help? Rushing out into the corridor I was brushed aside by a stampede of medics.
Mob-handed, they hurtled into Mr Kinney's room, came out even faster with him in his bed and sped off, vanishing as they did a Lewis Hamilton cornering.
Sameur was there in minutes. A big man of some presence, he found out internal bleeding was being dealt with in an operating theatre. We soberly thanked respective deities for Sam's bedside vigil forethought.
I later learned that was 24/7 from day one.
Only by chance had I got involved that morning.
A domestic emergency forced a last-moment cry-off by Lyn, and there was no other immediate sub - until my appearance.
Despite Lyn and their two young girls, who speak fluent English, Sam's own isn't hot, but he got across to me the crisis was why he'd organised a clock-round watch.
Sam nodded with satisfaction when shown the vital red button. Seconds can count, was what he wanted to say.
Lyn arrived by the time the flap was over and Mr Kinney was back in his room again.
The surgeon told us Mr Kinney was at real risk, happily averted by prompt action sparked by the red button.
"You saved Mr Kinney's life," boomed Sameur, stooping to plant a bristly kiss on both of my cheeks.
Mr Kinney, who I know now as Hank buddy, nurtures the same idea. He was fit enough two weeks later to fly home to convalesce - three flights in all, no less.
Hank was back that Easter, full of vigour, and Sameur laid on a celebration do for us all at the town's best restaurant.
In his "speech", Hank said our countries' noted special relationship allowed him to kiss me on both cheeks a la local custom. He did so to raising cheers. We added to the fun by bare-chesting scar comparisons.
All's well, etcetera.
Hank's scare, however, wasn't needed for me to count my own blessings.
I've done that first thing every morning for 17-plus years now.
Madam is admirably patient with my "let's hear it for Bart's!" whoops.
But then, we both know just how literally heartfelt they are.


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Airfix has released the first test build photos of their new tool Hawker Tempest V in 1/72 scale.
As previously reported, the offering (A02109) is being created with the aid of accurate scan data obtained from a surviving Tempest in a UK Museum as well as an abundance of additional research material. It will reportedly “incorporate lots of fine detail, even at this smaller scale and in areas of the design such as the undercarriage bays.”
The kit reportedly includes 68 parts and livery options for two machines: A02109 flown by Wing Commander Roland Prosper “Bee” Beamont of No.150 Wing and A02109 of No. 486 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force. As of this writing, the product has “negotiated all of its various development stages and is scheduled for release during the first quarter of 2022.”
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Beating the Dhol drums with Non Stop Bhangra
Most Westerners have been exposed to Bollywood, the lively cinematic musical-soap-operas that are iconic to the movie industry in Mumbai, India. However, few have gone beyond the screen and experienced first-hand the infectious music and dance that inspire some of the famous scenes from Bollywood films.
With the help of the San Francisco-based Dholrhythms dance company and the monthly dance party Non Stop Bhangra, the Punjabi art form of Bhangra is gaining exposure here in the Bay Area.
The atmosphere is eclectic on a Thursday night in the Mission. Cars roll by 22nd and Mission streets, cyclists weave in and out of traffic, friends call to each other from across the street, and a band plays in a small café. The lights are off on the first floor of the dark green Skechers building, but a rhythmic thumping comes from the second story. Head up the stairs, and you’ll see a smiling petite Indian woman with long, wavy black hair dancing in slow motion while a small group of students mirror her movements.
Dholrhythms co-founder Vicki Virk counts off, arms sweeping through the air from left to right and toes tapping on the floor of the large dance studio.
“Drop your shoulders. Walk,” she says as the music starts. The students are intoxicated by the primal music pouring forth from the speakers.
Virk grew up in Punjab, and naturally took the music and dance of Punjabi farmers known and Bhangra. She used to practice corporate law, but she quit the profession so she could teach the exuberant Indian dance.
“It’s not one of those things where you need to have a specific venue or place to go do it,” she says. “It’s part of family life – it’s part of celebrations.”
“It has become the thing that Punjabis are recognized for,” says Suman Raj, the other co-founder of Dholrhythms. “Say Punjabi, automatically it’s Bhangra.”
Unlike Virk, Suman grew up in Fiji and was drawn into Bhangra by marrying into a Punjabi family. She was drawn in by the big movements, the heavy beat of the Dhol drum, and the seemingly inherent joy in the dance. That’s what drew dance student Helen Block of San Francisco, too.
Block is picking up the moves, which she says is less difficult compared to belly dance or ballet.
“There’s maybe 10 basic moves and then a few arm moves, and once you get it down, my God you can actually dance,” Block says.
Beginner Tim O’Brien is learning Bhangra for an Indian wedding.
“I’m going to a wedding in India, in New Delhi, so I thought I’d try and learn a couple dance steps before I went,” he says.
More experienced dancers trickle in dressed in graceful women with bangles and long, flowing skirts. This is the Dholrhythms dance troupe, practicing for a weekend performance.
At that performance, Virk, Raj and the Dholrhythms teach Bhangra to a different crowd at The Rickshaw Stop, a club near San Francisco’s Civic Center. It’s crowded to near capacity with partygoers who watch the stage and shuffle in attempted mimicry.
This is Non Stop Bhangra, a night of dance lessons, performers, a live Dhol drummer, DJs who mix the music with hip hop, house and reggae, and of course, constant dancing.
“I just think it’s such a beautiful form of music and dance. It has some amazing energy to it,” Virk says. “It just uplifts you, regardless of where you’re from, what age you are, your gender.”
Some traditionalists might be hesitant to lend Bhangra to other forms but no matter how it’s hybridized, Bhangra will always be iconic of Punjabi culture, according to Virk. She says that instead of relinquishing tradition, Non Stop Bhangra is an invitation to others into the Punjabi family.
This story originally aired on January 13, 2010.


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In the runner’s world magazine, there was six months study published from Nutrition journal. It suggests that the switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet could be significant in weight loss. This study was mainly done on a group of overweight or obese adults after dividing these into five separate groups based on their respective diets.
First group of individuals was to follow a complete vegan diet without including meat product at any stage. The next group was told to follow Vegetarian diet without any inclusion of meat although eggs and dairy products were allowed. Group number three were allowed to follow pesco-vegetarian diet with the addition of fish as per preference. The fourthly positioned group followed a semi-vegetarian diet which only allowed red meat once every week and poultry chicken five times every week. Finally, the group number four was having an omnivorous diet without any limitations on food type as preferred.
Apart from limitations placed on specific groups, no other strict restriction was imposed on the participants of the research study. They had the freedom to eat as per their personal satisfaction and encouraged to choose lower fat foods. After following them for a period of six months with no restriction on calorie intake, average weight loss for every group was recorded and measured.
Participants in the vegetarian and vegan groups were the ones to lose maximum weight averaging
7.6 and 6.3 pounds each. Others groups could experience only half of this weight loss compared these groups. Semi vegetarian and pesco-vegetarians averaged as much as 3.2 pounds each. Participants in the omnivores group could add as much as 3.1 pounds.
The conclusion of this research didn’t surprise some health care specialists and nutritionist. They’ve been strongly advocating vegetarian, plant based and whole foods diet which yield promising health results. Its numerous benefits have made some of the athletes like wrestler Aries advocate a vegan diet’s health benefits. He has also challenged the youth to embrace vegan in the Peta 2 campaign. Some of reputed and prestigious athletes from the world also follow vegetarian diets. It includes names like U.S. triathlete Dave Scott, the basketball player Robert Parish, champion athlete Carl Lewis, and great footballer Joe Namath.
The debate on this topic of suitable foods for weight loss seems a never ending battle. Some experts keep on debating about the possible health benefits from pesco vegetarian diet and a complete vegetarian diet. In comparison, in terms of losing weight, it is the meat-free vegetarian diet that wins over meat eaters’ diet. There is a statement when most of the health care experts will completely agree on. It says that whether its losing weight or maintaining proper health, reduction in meat intake could have a massive impact.
Meat consumers and vegetarians can take a lesson or two from the aforementioned experiment. For achieving long term fitness, one needs to sacrifice certain things in diet. This research will undoubtedly go well with both the school of thoughts.
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“It is unacceptable that half of new prescription drugs invented with the help of NIH scientists now cost more than $111,000,” said the HELP Committee chair, urging action by the Biden administration to cut prices.
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“What makes the greed of the pharmaceutical industry so reprehensible is the fact that the American people are paying twice for some of the most expensive prescription drugs on the market: First through their taxes and a second time at the pharmacy counter.”
That’s according to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee and on Monday released a report revealing how Big Pharma is “ripping off” Americans with medical treatments that publicly funded experts helped create.
Sanders’ staff tracked the prices—generally set by private corporations—of medical treatments developed with the help of scientists from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the past two decades.
“It is unacceptable that half of new prescription drugs invented with the help of NIH scientists now cost more than $111,000,” said Sanders, a longtime advocate of policies to reduce healthcare costs, including a nationwide shift to Medicare for All—the focus of a bill that the senator introduced last month with Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.).
The new report states that “U.S. taxpayers virtually always pay more than people in other countries for treatments that NIH scientists helped invent.”
For example, a trio of Johnson and Johson’s HIV treatments—Prezcobix, Prezista, and Symtuza—cost from $25,000 to $56,000 annually in the U.S., while patients in various other countries can get them for $4,000 to $10,000 per year.
“The price of some of these taxpayer-funded drugs is now over $1.9 million,” Sanders highlighted, referring to Myalept, which is manufactured by Amryt Pharma to treat leptin deficiency and costs $580,000 a year in France.
Tecartus and Yescarta, manufactured by Gilead Sciences to treat cancer, both cost $424,000 in the United States, while the price for Tecartus in Germany is $306,000 and Yescarta is $212,000 in Japan.
Yescarta is one of two case studies included in the report. The other is Hemgenix, used to treat hemophilia B. As the document details:
The world’s most expensive medicine—with a $3.5 million price tag—is the culmination of major scientific breakthroughs led by researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and NIH. However, NIH appears to have handed over taxpayer technology while obtaining vanishingly little in return. Licensing agreements reveal that NIH negotiated royalties of around 1% on sales, without any pricing constraints. Meanwhile, the company behind Hemgenix, uniQure, quietly disclosed that the price was “significant” and “most patients and their families will not be capable of paying for our products themselves.”
“Congress provided nearly $54 billion for biomedical research across the U.S. government this year” and NIH alone has a $47.5 billion budget, “making it the largest biomedical research funder in the world,” the report notes, stressing that “the federal government sets the stage for new medicines with its substantial investments.”
“At the earliest stage, the federal government plays a role in pushing forward research for virtually all new medicines,” the publication explains. The U.S. government also “directly funds the invention of some medicines,” and sometimes helps with testing.
There are even cases in which the government financially backs getting medicines through the Food and Drug Administration approval process and scaling up manufacturing, the report adds, pointing out that “many Covid-19 products developed as part of Operation Warp Speed benefited from this kind of support.”
The report draws from U.S. history to offer a solution, highlighting that “after a pharmaceutical company launched an AIDS drug developed with the help of NIH scientists at $10,000 per year, NIH responded in 1989 by inserting a ‘reasonable pricing clause’ into contracts when taxpayers supported new drugs. The clause was withdrawn six years later after industry pressure.”
“The average price of new treatments that NIH scientists helped invent over the past 20 years is now more than 10 times the price that led NIH to first introduce a reasonable pricing clause in 1989,” the document continues. “The federal government should reinstate and strengthen a ‘reasonable pricing clause’ in all future collaboration, funding, and licensing agreements for medical research.”
Sanders argued Monday that “now is the time for the Biden administration to take executive action to substantially lower the price of prescription drugs and to take on the unacceptable corporate greed of the pharmaceutical industry.”


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If you’ve seen my social media over the last few days, you’re probably aware that I love my Chocolate Caramel Cookie Sundae recipe so much, that I went and filmed the tutorial video for it straight away.
I recently teamed up with Lakeland, who have very kindly sponsored me for the kitchen equipment featured in this video. I will be sharing the links to the amazing products soon. I honestly can’t tell you how much this means to me, Lakeland have been my favourite baking store for as long as I can remember, so being able to feature their products in my YouTube videos and on my blog is a complete dream come true!
Filming these videos and showing my recipes to you on YouTube is something that’s so fun and I really love to do! I love being filmed, and being able to share a greater insight into my cooking style and technique with you is something I really enjoy. I also have to mention a huge thank you to one of my best friends, Chloe, who helps me film and edit these videos – none of this would be possible without you! Thank you so much.
So, here’s my latest video, featuring my new favourite dessert: my Chocolate Caramel Cookie Sundae.
I really hope you enjoy it!
To view the recipe in full so you make it at home, you can find it here.
Honestly, I have to tell you just how much I love the cookie in this recipe. I’ve waited so long to perfect the chocolate fudge style cookie, and the time it took was definitely worth it! So, if you’re looking for a chocolate cookie recipe, I have to tell you that you could definitely make the cookie separately and enjoy it on its own. Originally, I created the cookie specifically for the sundae, however I have also made many times now by itself.
Wanting to make this cookie extra special on its own, I decided to add in some chocolate chips. I actually used some of Carlo Rotta’s fine Italian chocolate chopped into chunks. I recently received some of his Sugar Free Extra Bitter 75% bars to try, and – wow! It was so delicious, so I knew that using it would make the perfect addition. There’s just something magical about chocolate chip cookies. The contrast in texture between the soft, delicate cookie dough, and the firm bite of the set chocolate is something I completely adore. So, adding in some of his amazing chocolate created the perfect finishing touch. You can buy it online, or in select stores such as Harrods or Selfridges.
Now, here’s the cookie recipe for anytime you want to make them separately from the sundae..
double chocolate cookies
makes 4 large cookies
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp millet flour
1 tbsp buckwheat flour
1 tbsp brown rice flour
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
1 tbsp tiana’s cooking coconut butter
12 chunks (about 50g) of good quality dark chocolate that’s at least 70% cocoa – I chopped up a bar of Carlo Rotta’s Extra Bitter.
PREHEAT YOUR OVEN TO 180 C / 356 F
1. Firstly, heat the coconut butter and the maple syrup. Add them into pan, and place onto a medium-high heat. Stir the two together for a couple of minutes or so, allowing the coconut butter to melt and the maple syrup to bubble slightly (if it bubbles too much, stir it together, remove it from the heat to calm down, and then place back onto the heat). Then, when about 1-2 minutes have passed, remove it from the heat, and set it aside to cool briefly.
2. Next, add the cocoa powder, ground almonds, rice flour, buckwheat flour, millet flour and bicarbonate of soda into a mixing bowl. Using a hand whisk or spatula, quickly mix it together. Then, get the maple syrup mixture, pour it into the flour mixture and stir it all together until smooth. The mixture will be quite wet/runny – this helps with the fudgy consistency.
3. Then, line a baking tray with baking parchment, and spoon the cookie mixture into 4 rough circular shapes (place them fairly far apart, as the mixture spreads) and top each one with 3 chocolate chunks. Then, move the cookies into the oven and bake for about 7 minutes. When the cookies have baked, remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool. They will be very soft at this point, but they firm up after cooling.
4. Lastly, leave the cookies to cool for about 10 minutes, allowing them to firm and crisp up along the outside. Then serve.
Really, there isn’t much you can’t do with this cookie recipe. I really wanted to highlight their versatility by featuring them alone, alongside this video, for the days when you just want to make a cookie. If you want an extra flavour, you could also try adding in some different extracts – e.g. mint or orange. Maybe even try a swirl of nut butter on top or add in some nuts or cacao nibs! There are just so many possibilities.
I really hope that my recipe inspires you, and that you enjoy it as a sundae, cookie, or whichever way you like!
Let me know if you try any variations and how they go, as I would love to hear!
I hope you enjoy them 🙂


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All CybTouch come with CybTouchTools, which allows to wirelessly transferring data between a PC and CybTouch (requires optional RFLink USB key). It is used to backup/restore machine parameters, tools and parts, as well as updating the firmware.
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- Automatic blade gap.
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- Automatic back gauge correction.
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- 2/3- position sheet support.
- Return to sender function (RTS).
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- Parking position (foldaway function).
- Hold-downs pressure management.
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- Very simple to use with intuitive touch screen programming.
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Nortal, a global digital solutions provider headquartered in Estonia and managing projects in 10 countries, has decided to expand its digital transformation and technology center in Lithuania. The company plans to add 100 new hires to its team of 150 in the following year and expects to maintain a similar growth trajectory next year, making Lithuania one of Nortal’s most important strategic divisions.
Starting out as a subsidiary serving Lithuanian customers in 2005, throughout the last several years, the Nortal office in Vilnius has transformed into an international delivery centre. It now caters to large enterprise in the US, Germany, Finland, Sweden and Estonia.
Among the main factors behind Nortal’s expansion in Lithuania are local talent, matching values and a work culture that promotes team leadership. According to Mr Taraila, Lithuanian specialists create a unique value proposition that allows the company to compete in the global market.
“We are proud that many Fortune 100 companies trust Lithuanian talent and partner with us year after year because of the high value we continuously offer,” he explains. “80% of our Lithuanian office are hands-on engineers developing systems and products using industry-leading tools and methods.”
Sustainable and yet agile growth is Nortal’s goal for the next year. By adding new talents to the Vilnius and Kaunas teams, opening a new office in Kaunas and fully supporting remote work, the company is laying a new foundation for the organization’s growth.
“Despite our growth ambitions, we’re very clearly focused on maintaining a high bar for quality, which is essential to keep us competitive globally,” says Mr Taraila. “For that, we have created an environment to attract the very best talents in various stages of their career”.
Nortal expects to grow its team in classic software engineering technologies like Java, .NET Angular, and React. At the same time, the company is investing in low-code/no-code, data engineering, cloud, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. Creativity, ambition, and responsibility for the final value are the qualities Nortal is looking for in new hires, but persistent problem solving and active communication, that allows the conversion of the technology into the actual business value, are extremely important as well.
Tech professionals joining Nortal can expect many personal and professional development opportunities working on impactful projects for both governments and world’s top companies, says Mr Taraila.
“We are gathering people not because ‘we have projects to do’ but because each project we accept to develop has an enormous tech-positive impact on society or a product.”
According to Elijus Čivilis, General Manager of Invest Lithuania, Nortal’s expansion plans show that Lithuania is a fertile ground for the development of world-class IT products and services:
“Multinational technology companies like Nortal employ the expertise of Lithuanian talent to deliver complex digital transformation initiatives. I believe that the drive and skill of ICT professionals here will fuel Nortal’s ambitious growth plans.”
Headquartered Nortal offers a full spectrum of vertically integrated IT services, from consulting to end-to-end software development to optimisation. A strategic partner to healthcare institutions, governments, leading businesses, and Fortune 500 companies, Nortal operates in 18 countries and employs over 1300 specialists carrying out high-impact projects across Europe, Middle East, Africa and the US.
Thanks for reaching out to us, this means a lot! We will get back to you shortly.
Meanwhile, we invite you to discover what’s new in the Lithuanian business landscape.


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St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch released a statement Thursday stating he has no intention of recusing himself from the Michael Brown case, and that Gov. Nixon needs to “settle this issue now.”
Gov. Jay Nixon released a statement ordering the Missouri National Guard to begin a systematic process of withdrawing from Ferguson.
Time Magazine just released the cover of its September first edition and it hits close to home.
Following the unrest in Ferguson, fewer than half of Americans are satisfied with President Barack Obama’s response, but assessments are more positive than negative.
The Christian Coalition, NAACP, Urban League and others are meeting tonight to talk about keeping the protests peaceful and productive.
St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson says police don’t get to pick and choose which crises they’d like to respond to.
CBS News Legal Analyst Jack Ford says the county grand jury will have a difficult task ahead, mainly because of conflicting witness testimony.
The birth rate for teens ages 15 to 19 in Illinois is well below the national average.
Robertson says French has an emerging regional and national reputation.
Board president Rob Chabot says they want to be able to identify any problems students may be having dealing with the tear-gased filled nights.
Businesses were damaged and looted in Ferguson, MO after riots broke following an officer involved shooting.
Crowds gather to protest fatal shooting of 18-year-old man by Ferguson police officer.


text: (Bloomberg) -- Texas Student Housing Authority filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, listing between $10 million and $50 million of liabilities. The non-profit, state chartered corporation had assets of $1 million to $10 million, and as many as 199 creditors, according to a June 18 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. The Southlake, Texas-based organization was established in 1995 to purchase and manage student housing facilities located near the campuses of major colleges and universities, according to its website. It owns housing properties near the University of North Texas in Denton and Texas A&M University in College Station. Both projects offer premium facilities, equipped with resort-style swimming pools and fitness centers. \u201cBoth schools have had troubled muni-financed private student housing projects for years,\u201d said Matt Fabian, a partner at Municipal Market Analytics. \u201cSo while the pandemic has made student housing financial conditions more challenging generally, that\u2019s not the whole story when it comes to these schools.\u201d Across the U.S., bondholders are betting on the resurrection of American campus life after a year of declining enrollment, online classes and vacant quads. Student housing bonds, which came under pressure during the pandemic, are now traded with \u201csubstantially more optimism,\u201d Fabian said. \u201cThe sector has lingering issues, but we shouldn\u2019t overstate the risks via this new bankruptcy.\u201d In April, the board of the Texas Student Housing Authority met to consider Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings for \u201cThe Cambridge,\u201d its property in College Station. The organization didn\u2019t respond to a request for comment on Saturday. The purpose of Chapter 9 is to provide protections for financially-distressed municipalities from their creditors so they can develop and negotiate a plan for adjusting debt, according to the U.S. Courts website. \u00a92021 Bloomberg L.P.