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Girl Scouts, VFW hold flag retirement ceremony
Girl Scout Troop 9027 in Daleville led a flag retirement ceremony with assistance from the Daleville VFW Post 6020 on Saturday, Nov 4.The Girl Scouts learned the importance of the flag, its history and more before the ceremony. During the ceremony, Troop members spoke about what they learned and thanked the flag for its service.Troop Leader Amanda McKnight said the girls were very excited to take part in the ceremony honoring the flag and its service."They were really happy about the flag (ceremony)," she said.McKnight also said that many family members of the Girl Scouts are active members of the VFW Post 6020 and were honored to be a part of the ceremony.Junior Mallory Crenshaw said it was important to know about the history of the flag."It is is important for us to learn about the flag because it's (important) to know about how people have died for us and to respect that," she said.She also said it was important to know how to treat the flag."(You need) to treat it with care, and you need to treat it with respect like you would do to something that was really special," she said.Junior Jade Ramatowski said she enjoyed taking part in the ceremony."I think it's really cool because to know about the history of my country, and I think that it's really important that you understand how lucky we are to be here," she said. "It's really important to know your background."She said it was important for the younger members to take part in the ceremony as well."It's important for them so they will have practice for when they get into the Junior stage and get to do things like this more often," she said. "Then, they can help the new Brownies and Daisies."According to Troop Leader Jennifer Leach, the Troop wanted to be more visual in the community. The Troop joined with the VFW to celebrate the flag and upcoming Veterans Day holiday."What better way than to partner with the VFW," she said.She said the Troop plans to work with the VFW on other projects in the future.


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Congress has approved emergency humanitarian aid to care for migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border. The need is obvious. With virtually no barrier to stop them, thousands of migrants are crossing illegally into the United States every day. More than a million will come this year. U.S. law preve…
Should the city of Joplin consider instituting some type of an animal control ordinance that includes mandatory spaying or neutering of animals?
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WASHINGTON — The doctrine that court precedents should have momentum for respect — the predictability of settled law gives citizens due notice of what is required or proscribed — is called stare decisis. This Latin translates as: "To stand by things decided." The translation is not: "If a pr…
Chinese President Xi Jinping might possibly agree in the coming days on further steps to bring down China's trade imbalance with the U.S., giving Donald Trump a face-saving way of ending his trade war.
True, polls have limited value at this stage of a presidential campaign. Yes, Democrats are far from choosing their nominee to oppose President Donald Trump. Of course, a great deal can change between now and election day.
It’s in vogue to catastrophize about the state of retirement savings in the United States. Pundits and academics alike often cite average 401(k) account balances from surveys as evidence that the United States is facing a looming retirement savings crisis. Some even go even further and claim…
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Well it’s final: the results are in, and those of us older than 50 who watch more than 3.5 hours of TV a day show twice the decline in verbal memory over six years. A recently released study, in Britain’s Scientific Reports, looks at nearly 3,600 adults and confirms it.
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Because the dead don’t leave forwarding addresses, Dad, I’m not sure where to send this, but I’m writing anyway in celebration of Father’s Day. I’m once again proving your point: I’m relentless if I’m determined to make it happen.
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Easy Chocolate Pie with Bananas
<Ingredients> (20cm round)
＊graham cracker 120～150g
＊Heavy Cream 100～150ml
＊unsalted butter 60～75g
＊Black Chocolate 100g
＊Sugar 2 Tbs
＊Corn Starch 25g
- Crush graham cookies with food processor.
- Pour melted butter into above and blend it well.
- Spread over the crust onto the mold and push it well with sole of wine glass.
- Keep it in refrigerator.
- Put crushed chocolate and sugar into 450ml milk in a pan and dissolve chocolate completely in a medium heat.
- Mix cornstarch and 50ml of milk well and pour into the above1).
- Stir continuously with whisk. After boiling, continue to stir at least 10 seconds.
- Pour the batter into the crust.
- Cool it in refrigerator.
- Place sliced banana (5mm) onto the surface of the pie.
- Whisk the heavy cream and spread over the surface.
- Decollate some sliced bananas and mint leaf.
*Chocolate over 55% cacao is recommended.
*You can use your favorite crust.
*It can be possible pour the batter into small glass and decollate with whipping cream and cookies or fruits..(Like “Verinne” dessert!))

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Author: Betty MacDonald
Narrator: Heather Henderson
Length: 8 hours 48 minutes
Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press⎮2016
Genre: Humor, Memoir
The Plague and I recounts MacDonald's experiences in a Seattle sanitarium, where the author spent almost a year (1938-39) battling tuberculosis. The White Plague was no laughing matter, but MacDonald nonetheless makes a sprightly tale of her brush with something deadly.
Anybody Can Do Anything is a high-spirited, hilarious celebration of how "the warmth and loyalty and laughter of a big family" brightened their weathering of the Great Depression.
In Onions in the Stew, MacDonald is in unbuttonedly frolicsome form as she describes how, with husband and daughters, she set to work making a life on a rough-and-tumble island in Puget Sound, a ferry ride from Seattle.
Betty Bard MacDonald (1907–1958), the best-selling author of The Egg and I and the classic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle children’s books, burst onto the literary scene shortly after the end of World War II. Readers embraced her memoir of her years as a young bride operating a chicken ranch on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and The Egg and I sold its first million copies in less than a year. The public was drawn to MacDonald’s vivacity, her offbeat humor, and her irreverent take on life. In 1947, the book was made into a movie starring Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert, and spawned a series of films featuring MacDonald’s Ma and Pa Kettle characters.
MacDonald followed up the success of The Egg and I with the creation of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, a magical woman who cures children of their bad habits, and with three additional memoirs: The Plague and I (chronicling her time in a tuberculosis sanitarium just outside Seattle), Anybody Can Do Anything (recounting her madcap attempts to find work during the Great Depression), and Onions in the Stew (about her life raising two teenage daughters on Vashon Island).
Author Paula Becker was granted full access to Betty MacDonald’s archives, including materials never before seen by any researcher. Looking for Betty MacDonald, the first official biography of this endearing Northwest storyteller, reveals the story behind the memoirs and the difference between the real Betty MacDonald and her literary persona.
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Heather Henderson is a voice actress and audiobook narrator with a 20-year career in literary and performing arts. Her narrations include the NYT bestseller (now also a feature film) Brain on Fire; and Sharon Creech’s The Boy on the Porch, which won her an Earphones award and was named one of the Best Children’s Audiobooks for 2013 by Audiofile Magazine. She earned her Doctor of Fine Arts degree at the Yale School of Drama, and is co-curator of AudioEloquence.com, a pronunciation research site for the audiobook industry. In 2015, Heather was a finalist for a Voice Arts Award (Outstanding Narration, Audiobook Classics), for her narration of Betty MacDonald’s The Egg and I.
HALL WAYS REVIEW: The Plague and I is the second memoir by Betty MacDonald, and listening to it really transports the reader back to the 30s, when times were simpler yet also more complicated in some ways. In this story, MacDonald recalls her childhood and then her tuberculosis diagnosis, and the majority of the story focuses on her treatment at a sanitarium called The Pines.
Readers, just like MacDonald herself, will find it amusing and ironic that in growing up, her father followed whatever health trends of the moment to keep his kids healthy including ten glasses of water a day, cold water baths, and brisk walks outside, even in sub-zero temperatures. Even as signs of the disease started to appear, there was mostly patronizing denial that MacDonald might be seriously ill. Once diagnosed, MacDonald admitted that it was a relief to find out she was "really sick instead of ambitionless and indolent."
Prior to being admitted to The Pines, MacDonald was told there was a long waiting list, that the cost was $35-$50 per week, and that she could expect it to take a year. With MacDonald earning $115 per month, and since she was the mother to young children, the doctor accepted her right away and told her not to worry about paying. Rather, he suggested that one day when she is healthy, she consider helping someone else pay for treatment. What a startling contrast to modern healthcare procedures.
To help keep the readers placed in the setting of the times, there are musical interludes between chapters that hearken back to the sounds of the 30s. With MacDonald’s period in The Pines being 1938-1939, there is language reflecting the racism of the times -- and sad reminders that similar attitudes persist in our society nearly eighty years later.
MacDonald's anecdotes, analogies, and figurative language are outstanding, and how I wish I had been able to capture more. But there's the downside of listening to an audio book while driving (anyone have a tip for that?) At The Pines, it seems the method to healing the patients was completely break them down to nothing and re-build them. As if having TB wasn't enough of a punishment, patients existed under the strictest of circumstances without any warmth (emotionally or physically). Even when a patient was capable, she wasn't permitted to do anything but eat and rest. MacDonald described the first three months at The Pines saying patients "existed as embryos carefully fed and cared for by the mother hospital. Alive but not living."
Life at The Pines was nearly military in its operation, and I had to remind myself that patients were there voluntarily and could leave at any time. But they didn't! They were constantly moved, given new roommates, and always expected to follow the rules, the rules, the RULES! One of many ironies is that The Pines staff wants patients to be obedient but often didn't explicitly state the rules. Readers feel MacDonald's frustrations as well as her small victories -- like when she finally is allowed to fill her own hot water bottle or urinate in a bathroom and not a bedpan.
While in The Pines, MacDonald encounters a wide variety of people and Heather Henderson provides excellent narration to bring them all distinctly to life via MacDonald's expert descriptive writing. Henderson nails MacDonald's wit and sarcasm and perfectly paces the storytelling.
In the end, it's no spoiler that MacDonald exits The Pines plump, healthy, and happy, but she finds there are new adjustments and transitions to be made. There are a few holes in the story, which I imagine would be filled had I read/listened to the first of her memoirs, The Egg and I, and I intend to do just that, as well as read/listen to the next two memoirs, Anybody Can Do Anything and Onions in the Stew.
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My favorite book by Betty MacDonald is one that she wrote in 1952, called Nancy and Plum. I was introduced to it as a fifth grader in 1970-something, when Mrs. Brewster, my teacher, read a chapter to the class each day after recess. Oh, the escape and adventure! I have my own cherished copy (cover on the left) but it has been re-released with a very snappy cover, shown on the right.


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One of the unique events at Burning Man is the burning of the Temple on the last day. Every year a temple is errected and meant to be a place where burners can leave photos, notes, words, trinkets…anything they want to be burned on the last day. Walking through the temple can be quite solem and heartfelt. Many people leave photos of loved ones that have passed. Others try to leave thoughts, fears, or negativity behind. One memorable collage I saw was of a woman who had gone through a divorce. She taped the wedding rings to a note saying that their marriage was meaningful and now she was ready to part ways.
I left a stuffed animal given to me by an old friend. When I moved to LA I hoped to have a friendship with her again, but that didn’t seem to work out. It had been a sad part of my life. I went through thoughts that I had not done enough or tried hard enough. Or thoughts that I had made the wrong moves or said the wrong things. So by leaving the animal at the temple I promised to let it go and move on. Maybe in the future we can discover a new friendship, but for now I won’t be sad about losing the old one.
On the last day we had so much to pack up, that the temple started to burn and was a large cloude of smoke by the time we realized what was going on. Richard and I rushed to temple, hastily parked our bikes and ran into the crowd. He gently made way through the silence and led me to a spot where we could sit and reflect on the burning.
I breathed in and breathed out. And let it go.
Thank you for leading me through the silence.

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The uniqueness of the mitochondrial genome presents a number of obstacles to the successful use of gene therapy for the treatment of mitochondrial DNA disease. A new study shows that the effects of a pathogenic mutation in a human mitochondrial gene can be rectified by expressing an engineered wildtype copy of the gene in the nucleus.
Author(s): Turnbull DM, Lightowlers RN
Publication type: Note
Publication status: Published
Journal: Nature Genetics
Print publication date: 01/04/2002
ISSN (print): 1061-4036
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How to Puree Broccoli
Cut into florets.
Steam for 6 to 7 minutes. Florets should be tender but still bright green (if they turn an olive green color, they're overcooked).
In a food processor or blender for about 2 minutes. Add a few teaspoons of water if needed for a smooth, creamy texture.


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Can you believe it has been an entire week since the non-waiver trade deadline?
The Astros have been making a lot of moves, starting with callups for J.D. Martinez and Luis Durango in place of Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn. But J.B. Shuck soon took Durango's place, and Enerio Del Rosario has gone on the DL.
The real moves were sending Brett Wallace, Chris Johnson and J.A. Happ down to AAA Oklahoma City to work on a few things. The move clears more playing time for Brian Bogusevic and Jason Bourgeois, especially when Jordan Schafer returns from the DL. It also clears the way for Carlos Lee to play first base full-time. Jimmy Paredes, the Astros ninth-best prospect according to Jim Callis, also got a callup.
With Jose Altuve, Bogusevic, Bourgeois and now Paredes and Shuck, the Astros have a lot of speed in their lineup (that group has 116 stolen bases across the minors and majors in 2011). If only Brad Mills would stop shoving Jason Michaels and Angel Sanchez in the lineup three times a week. Mills actually batted Sanchez third if you can believe it, hoping that he would channel his inner Jeff Keppinger I guess.
The Happ move was a no-brainer and should have happened at least a month before, but what is puzzling is that they called up Wesley Wright. Jeff Fulchino also returns after allowing just one run and no walks in 13 games for the Redhawks.
Now that the trade deadline has cleared, there are three more things to watch out for: the signing of George Springer, the possibility of waiver activity and our new acquisitions in the farm system.
Now that Jordan Lyles, J.D. Martinez and Altuve are with the big club, Jarred Cosart and Jonathan Singleton will get the lion's share of attention, but the next most promising prospect is Mike Foltynewicz. The 19th overall selection in last year's draft has battled through some issues this year and with the help of Lexington Legends pitching coach Dave Borkowski (yes you read it correctly), is making steady progress.
Springer meanwhile was in Houston to take a routine physical a week or so before the August 15th deadline, and seriously stop fretting. He is going to sign. You just do not let guys with his ceiling slip from your grasp, and I have to believe he wants to do nothing but sign.
As I have said before however, don't expect Wandy Rodriguez or Brett Myers to be moved, as Ed Wade had to kick in cash for both the Bourn and Pence deals. Meanwhile we learn from the Boston Globe that the Astros were shocked at the lack of interest in Brett Myers. I'm more hopeful that someone accidentally claims the nimble first baseman Carlos Lee. Oh Kenny Williams where art thou?
While I will not recount my anger at Wade's trade-deadline performance, as can be seen here, these two links are worth sharing with you. Firstly, Bourn was always the Braves guy, and if this really is the case then Wade should have driven a far harder bargain. Secondly, this article points out that there has been far more anger directed at the Pence trade than the Bourn trade, and fans seem non-plussed about losing Bourn, arguably the more valuable player than Pence.
The next two months will tell us more about how the Astros will fare over the next three seasons with some already predicting 100-loss seasons for 2012, 2013 and 2014. I'm sure Wade thinks he knows what he's doing, but I feel like I'm looking at a half-started then discarded jigsaw puzzle. I can see the sky and bits and pieces here and there, but without the box to compare I'm not sure how it all fits together. Who of the current crop of position players can post a season WAR over three? Martinez? We have only hit 65 home runs so far this season, and next year the total might be even lower.
There are some bright spots. Last night was the second time this season the Astros have hit three or more home runs in a game, with the other time being against the Cubs in late May when they hit four. Clint Barmes continues to excel and Wade's unwillingness to discuss the shortstop with other teams may suggest he thinks he can sign him to an extension for 2012. With nothing in the wings until Jonathan Villar, who could do with another season in the minors, re-signing Barmes, especially at a crucial position makes some sense. However good an acquisition he may seem, the Astros may regret giving up Felipe Paulino, who has shone for the Royals this year.
If he establishes himself over there, how that would annoy us as we grind our teeth at Happ.

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Just how much damage did the recent budget deal do to the arts in the United States?
Michael M. Kaiser notes in the New York Times that in government funding cuts "the organizations that tend to get hit the most are rural, organizations of color, avant-garde institutions — those that have a harder time raising individual and corporate money." States already spend a fraction of their budget on the arts (the governor of Kansas recently vetoed an arts budget of just $689,000), and that amount looks to diminish in the near future as many NEA grants require matching state funds. While slashed funding at the federal level won't hurt big, donor-rich museums like the Met, it will winnow out smaller institutions that lack the support of wealthy communities.
South Carolina just successfully resisted a zero-funding attempt, with the New York Times reporting that creative industries pay the state a handsome return in both jobs and economic growth. Meanwhile, the National Endowment for the Arts, already running on a shoestring budget, argues that the arts generated $287 billion in 2009. That's considerably more than the $275 million appropriated for the arts nationwide this year (granted, the arts will probably generate less money anyway in a slower economy), but it's a disservice to view the arts in economic terms. After all, in Washington State the governor proposed eliminating the Washington State Arts Commission and handing its duties off to the Department of Commerce. Simply handing the arts off to a commerce department and scrutinizing them for payoff has obvious, negative, ramifications. And some apologists just weaken the position by holding up projects that the general public (let alone hardline deficit hawks) will scoff at.
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MTV senior writer/editor and “Stuff Hipsters Hate” co-creator (and occasional Impose contributor) Brenna Ehrlich has a new project we are happy to announce today–a small printing press/record label creating weird books, tapes and zines called All Ages Press. The debut release will be “Smaller Town”, the first in a “zines for teens” series, and comes with a limited-run cassette to go along with it, off of which we get “Lost Forever” by Motel TV (the self-titled debut solo project of Dave Otto), premiering today. “Smaller Town” features contributions from Man Man, Tao Lin, PUJOL, Nimai Larson of Prince Rama, author Sarah McCarry, author Tonya Kuper, astrologer Licorice Root, musician and author Rich Freitas, among others. The first installment’s theme is “Suburban Dreams and Nightmares,” created in collaboration with Brenna’s childhood friend, artist Barbara Geoghegan.
The zine will be released at the The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo on October 4-5, and will be available for purchase online on the All Ages Press tumblr. Stream “Lost Forever” below.


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On Wednesday evening last week, solo singers and the vocal consorts from Years 7–Upper Sixth joined together to showcase some of the vocal talent across the School. Sandwiched between performances from The Dominant Sevenths (Year 11) and Bar 61, every student shared music they have been learning with an attentive and inspired audience in the Science Atrium.
It was particularly lovely to hear each performer talk about their music, with some girls also sharing their reasons for singing specific songs. Some of the students involved have reflected on their experiences of the evening.
Isabella (10M) said: ‘The Singers Concert displayed performers from across the School who took the audience on an emotional journey. I particularly enjoyed performances from Lower Sixth student Darcey, whose legato line and stunning voice showcased the beautiful “O del mio dolce ardor” and Eleanor and Miriam who performed the “Sull aria” duet from Le Nozze di Figaro, because I love the singing conversation with a slight comedic yet expressive message to the piece.
Middle School singers performed pieces including the more traditional “The Banks of Allan Water” and Gershwin’s “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” which were light-hearted and relaxed, and the French song “Jeunes Fillettes”, arranged by Weckerlin. I sang “Out of My Dreams” from Oklahoma, a smooth, lyrical and emotional piece of music. I really enjoyed the challenge of taking the audience with me into Laurey’s dream.’
Megan (U6F) added: ‘On 4 October, I took part in the Singers Concert in the Science Atrium. It was such an amazing evening, filled with talented young singers from all year groups, emphasising how important music is in bringing people together. As a performer, I get particularly nervous performing in front of people, so having evenings like this is extremely helpful for building my confidence, in a non-judgemental relaxed environment. Thank you to all the music staff that supported this evening, and I am looking forward to many more!’


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April 11, 2017
Moving (People) Forward - NRE on the Move in the Transit Sector
NRE is known as the international leader in the industrial railway market. But there's more moving on the rails every day than freight. Mass transit continues to grow as cities and countries look for efficient, fast and environmentally friendly ways to help people get from one place to another, and rail transit is a vital and growing part of that picture. From Amtrak, to military transport, to metropolitan rail systems, NRE can provide the service and machinery to keep people moving.
NRE's reputation as a top builder and servicer in the railway industry attracted the attention of Keolis North America, which operates and maintains commuter rail lines throughout the U.S. and Canada, including the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), carrying more than 127,000 passengers throughout the Boston metropolitan area. In December 2016, Keolis contracted NRE to rebuild their engines.
Transit authorities across the nation and around the world rely on the expertise of companies like Keolis and NRE to keep daily operations running smoothly, says Steve Sonni, Senior Account Executive at NRE.
“The officials who run commuter rail don't necessarily have a background in railroading,” said Sonni. “They're the administrators. They put a package together to get the dollars to build the railroad, but then they need somebody who knows how to run the railroad.”
Work on the Keolis engines is taking place at NRE Paducah. NRE is rebuilding the engines with its Tier 0+ emissions kits and all-new power assemblies. NRE's ability to offer a top-quality, “greener” rebuild played a large part in winning the Keolis contract.
“Commuters go for very high quality,” said Sonni. “They want a top-quality product that will last for 10 years. We can provide that level of quality. It's important, because as a rule of thumb, commuters go over their locomotives just once every 10 years. NRE works to ensure that the engine that we rebuild is like new and will reliably operate with essentially no failures, no repairs, nothing other than what is considered routine maintenance for 10 years.”
Transit operators can also rest assured that an NRE overhaul is not only thorough, but customizable.
“NRE locomotive overhaul programs include a complete unit teardown and inspection of both electrical and mechanical systems, which includes everything — frame, trucks, engine, air brakes and even a superb paint job, all per customer specification or requirement,” Sonni said.
Indeed, an NRE overhaul can not only make a locomotive like new — it can even make it better than new.
“NRE manufactures the NFORCE microprocessor, which has capabilities to increase adhesion and which provides wireless diagnostics,” said Sonni.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation, CTDOT, also chose NRE when it came time to service their fleet, ordering NRE overhaul for six of its GP40-2H locomotives.
Kraig Roberts, North American Sales at NRE, says NRE's expanded capabilities and top-end results made it an easy choice for CTDOT.
“The agreement includes field service support for two years during the warranty period,” Roberts said. “NRE offered over 90 percent of content to be done in-house, which made delivery preferential. We're also upgrading these units with the NFORCE microprocessor control system with integrated AESS, which means that there will only be one box which will include the microprocessor and NLIMIT (AESS). This will increase their adhesion to the rail and provide fuel savings through the AESS system.
“Since NRE manufactures NFORCE and NLIMIT, NRE is able to offer a competitive product, with control software/firmware updates, analytics on diagnostic and fault download information, and better customer service,” Roberts continued.
Transit companies are also fans of NRE's Tier 4 switchers, which offer proven green technology.
“Commuters like to buy our Tier 4 switchers because they're very emissions conscious,” said Sonni. “They like to be good neighbors. NRE has the only Tier 4 switcher that is ARB Verified, which makes this locomotive eligible for any available locomotive grants, local or national. Commuters often rely on grants to help support their locomotive purchases. There are other Tier 4 locomotives that are switchers, but they didn't go through the rigorous California ARB verification process which we did.” Sonni notes that the Tier 4 switcher has also been a product of choice for Amtrak, as well as the military, which has purchased 25 units over the last three years.
NRE is looking forward to continuing to build its presence in the transit industry.


Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao issued a warning on government if it continues to arrest the consultants of the National Democratic Front (NDF).
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Anakpawis partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao denounced the threat of the Duterte government to expel activist students of the University of the Philippines who recently participated in a campus walkout protest against the administration.
Anakpawis partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao assailed the arrest of Rafael Baylosis, one of the negotiators of National Democratic Front of the Philippines in the peace process with the government, who was arrested in Quezon City last Wednesday.
By a viva voce vote, the House of Representatives adopted Concurrent Resolution 9 paving the way for Congress to convene into a constituent assembly (Con-Ass) and switch to a federal form of government.
Three militant party-list representatives have asked the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday (January 11) to nullify the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN) for failing to comply with the rules for its…
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The Makabayan bloc is mulling to to challenge the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) before the Supreme Court (SC) for allegedly being railroaded without quorum at the House of Representatives.
Anakpawis partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao has written the chairperson of the House of Representatives committee on human rights to act on 20 resolutions filed by the Makabayan bloc “amid continuing killings against farmers and activists in the…
Anakpawis partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao said the Department of Transportation should stop making excuses for continuing glitches in the operation of the Metro Rail Transit.
Anakpawis partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao demanded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to expedite the return to his country of 103 container shipments loaded with trash materials shipped to the Philippines three years ago.


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Previously at the ICA - Films
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Derek Jarman’s 1978 feature-length classic Jubilee is the focus of the special Artists’ Film Club. A 35mm print of Jubilee will be screened alongside a new transfer of the 8mm Jordan’s Dance (1977), a short which would later be incorporated, in part, in Jubilee. Coinciding with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the screening will also be accompanied by a panel discussion including actress Jenny Runacre (Jubilee’s Queen Elizabeth I and Bod), producer and long-time collaborator James Mackay and others.
Jubilee is a dystopian tale of time-travel and punk, set in 1970s London. Queen Elizabeth I (Jenny Runacre) travels forward in time to find Queen Elizabeth II dead and London in disarray; she encounters a cast of numerous characters including Amyl Nitrite (Jordan), Bod (Jenny Runacre), Chaos (Hermine Demoriane), Crabs (Nell Campbell), and Mad (Toyah Willcox).
The cast also includes Adam Ant, Wayne County (Jane County) and cameos by The Slits and Siouxsie and the Banshees, as well as a soundtrack scored by Brian Eno.
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SRINAGAR: Two labourers died of suffocation allegedly due to a coal gas heater at Pulwama district of south Kashmir, police said today.
According to police, Nasir Ahmad Kalas and Mohd Ashraf Kalas were found in an unconscious state inside their rented room at Dalipora village of Pulwama.
They were rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared them brought dead, a police official said.
The duo apparently died of suffocation due to the coal gas heater they used to warm themselves last night, the official said, adding the bodies have been taken for postmortem.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced financial help to the families of the deceased.
Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu said the assistant labour commissioner concerned has been directed to extend every possible support to the bereaved families.
He added that the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) would provide the financial aid to the families as per the existing schemes for labourers.

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“If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look ‘little’ or ‘big’.” –
P.S. Photo credit goes to Karen Keyes. We were photographing a wedding together. I thought this was my photo, but just realized it’s hers! Oops! Sorry, Karen 🙂 Gotta give credit where credit is due friend. Beautiful shot. I have one similar, but I like yours better ❤
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My favorite of your pics yet!!!!! That photo speaks volumes!
Did NOT see your comment about Karen. I love close ups of colorful flowers.
❤ She's a great photographer 🙂 I love close ups of flowers too


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4x4" Manzanita Sunset
Created on the Oregon coast looking down at Neahkahnie beach of Manzanita.
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Nicole Mark is a Portland, OR native living in NE Portland in a tinyhouse she built with her dad about 5 years ago. She's been making photographs since the age of 10 and now primarily uses both 35mm and 120mm film, and some digital for landscapes. To create her misty PNW images, she loves to drive out into the middle of nowhere, navigate old winding mountain roads in her truck and hike the trails in the pouring rain. Waking up at dawn in the desert to capture a pink sunrise is always a must, especially at Joshua Tree National Park. She has spent the past year photographing the Portland bridges, the Oregon coast and mountains.


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NGOs to face tighter forex scrutiny soon
CHENNAI: The Union home ministry is preparing to tighten its grip on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that receive funds in foreign exchange with a proposed draft amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) making it mandatory for banks to report to the ministry within 48 hours of forex remitted to accounts of such entities that lack FCRA registration.
The amendment stipulates that NGOs or individuals receiving foreign contributions submit details of funds within seven days of receiving them on their officially declared websites or the site prescribed by the Centre. The amendment makes it mandatory for NGOs to submit their annual accounts to the ministry.
The ministry’s move to amend the act follows its recent cancellation of the registration of more than 1,000 NGOs. Its main aim remains to make changes to the FCRA – a worry for many organisations – for more transparency in donations that NGOs receive in foreign exchange.
“The amendments are meant to promote transparency in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by these organisations as well as the reporting mechanism of banks by using available information technology,” a ministry official said.
The amendments will also improve the existing system of receipt of requests for registration, prior permission and renewal of registration under FCRA, he said.
If the government approves the amendments and has them notified in the gazette, new NGOs seeking FCRA registration will only be able to do so online after obtaining a digital signature.
“The applicant should upload the digitally signed application with scanned documents within the timeframe as prescribed by the Centre [within the timeframe applicable],” the draft amendment says. Banks must intimate the ministry about forex remittances to FCRA-registered NGOs within 48 hours.
All NGOs that receive foreign exchange will have to re-register or renew registration by March 2016. If the Centre amends the FCRA before next March, not many NGOs will have permission to receive foreign exchange.
“The proposed move to amend the act is welcome for the sake of transparency,” said K Shivakumar, treasurer of Voluntary Action Network India (an association that represents NGOs). Making it compulsory for NGOs to report details on foreign exchange received and spent on a daily basis, however, will only interfere in their functioning, including those with bona fide intentions, he said.
The ministry aims to stifle NGOs and reduce their numbers through the amendments, Development Promotion Group head R Bhakther Solomon said. “To demand the furnishing of details of foreign exchange receipts and spending is asking for too much,” he said. “Banks are likely to find it tedious to dispatch such details to the ministry on a daily basis.” It may be viable for banks to send quarterly details instead, Solomon said.
The ministry has sought comments from stakeholders before July 1, after which the Centre could make amendments to the FCRA.


The Occidental Hotel, 432 Fitzwilliam Street, was built in 1886. It was designed by Victoria architect John Teague, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge, No.1 and built by contractor Alfred Summerhayes, a member of Ashlar Lodge, No.3.
This landmark building is on the City of Nanaimo Heritage Building Register, which describes it as:
“The Occidental Hotel’s value resides in its role as a gateway building. Located at a prominent intersection, the building marks the western entrance to one of Nanaimo’s oldest commercial areas. The angled corner entry mirrors the entry on the building directly across the street and creates a visual funnel, reinforcing the impression of entering a new and distinct space. Tall, imposing and located at a prominent intersection, the Occidental Hotel is a highly visible landmark.
Built in 1886, the Occidental Hotel is very good example of Victorian Italianate architecture, one of the most popular 19th century styles in North America for a wide variety of building types, from houses and small apartment buildings, to commercial and institutional structures. The Occidental Hotel features the vertical proportions and tall, rounded windows and doors typical of this style.
The Occidental Hotel is significant because of its association with prominent Victoria architect John Teague, who came to Victoria in 1862 as an engineer for the Royal Navy at Esquimalt. After designing some of the navy buildings, he went into private practice, designing a wide variety of buildings, from hospitals and churches to business blocks and private homes. Remarkably prolific, Teague designed over 350 buildings and greatly influenced the character of early architecture in Victoria. His buildings include Victoria City Hall, the Freemason’s Meeting Hall, the East Block of St. Ann’s Academy, Scholefield House and the Church of Our Lord.
The substantial and handsome Occidental Hotel speaks to the mood of prosperity and possibility prevalent in the 1880s by the completion of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway and the expansion of the huge No. 1 Coal Mine. Located one block from the train station, the Occidental Hotel was the first business to take advantage of the opportunities the nearby train station provided. Over time, other businesses were established and the area eventually became an important secondary retail district within a predominantly residential neighbourhood. The Occidental Hotel has been in continuous use as an eating and drinking establishment for over 100 years.”
We have put a page for the Occidental Hotel under our Buildings Associated With Ashlar Lodge Members page. Also see the Rawlinson-Glaholm Grocery, located directly across the street from the Occidental Hotel.


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Carolijn has a broad track record in sale and purchase transactions of real estate. She possesses specialist knowledge of the hospitality sector. Carolijn has a lot of experience with assisting (international) clients with their asset management work. She assists her clients with issues regarding green leases and sustainability (i.a. BREEAM/LEED certification, solar panels).
Attorney since 2006
Carolijn’s knowledge of property law is wide ranging, particularly where this concerns commercial agreements (purchase, rental and collaboration contracts). She has been closely involved in the development and exploitation of prominent office locations, hotels and with (international) contracts for offices, retail and distribution centres.
She studied law at the University of Amsterdam (LL.M 2006) and has successfully completed a second masters in Real Estate at Columbia Law School in New York graduating cum laude (LL.M 2011).
Carolijn is supervisor at Stichting Wetwinkel Amsterdam (legal aid). She is also an editor of the real estate journal Rechtspraak Vastgoedrecht.


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Haven't received any queries from govt on association with Chinese co Jin Jiang: Radisson Hotel Group, Sarovar Hotels
A news report said the hotel chains are causing concern in the South Block and within Indian security agencies and according to the report's 'sources' in the intelligence establishment, all the data of customers of India and foreign countries collected in different systems of their hotels could be misused in China.
Accor appoints Kerrie Hannaford as vice president commercial for Accor India and South Asia
Hannaford is currently working as the area direct...
Marriott International says data breach hit 500 million Starwood guests
The guest reservation database of its Starwood division has been comp...
Marriott International discloses hack affecting 500 million Starwood guests
Marriott did not provide details on the impact on Indian customers due to the breach but industry executives said the impact could be significant.
Shriram Properties to launch IPO by March, may raise up to Rs 1,500 crore
The issue will be a combination of fresh offering and share sale by existing institutional investors.
AccorHotels promotes Mohammad Ali as area director sales, North India
Accor stated that in his new role Ali will provide leadership and strategic direction to the global sales team and work towards maximising revenue for AccorHotels from North India and Kolkata.
Hospitality demand improving in India: Mark Hoplamazian, Global CEO of Hyatt Hotels
"India is going through an inflection point and for the positive. The results have improved significantly in 2016. I think demand is improving, supply growth is still positive," Hoplamazian said.
ITC extend partnership with Starwood Hotels
"India remains one of our fastest growing markets and much of our success can be attributed to our long, collaborative partnership with ITC," Thomas Mangas said.
Marriott raises offer to acquire Starwood hotels
Starwood Hotel and Resorts’ acceptance of a sweetened offer from Marriott International could be a win for the owners in the Indian hospitality market.
Competition Commission of India gives its nod to Marriott-Starwood deal
In a tweet, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it has approved the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
Marriott-Starwood deal gets Competition Commission nod
Post deal, estimated to be worth about USD 12.2 billion, the combined entity would have more than 5,500 hotels spread across 100 countries.
Starwood Hotels to open five more properties in India in 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today said it is planning to open five new properties in India in 2016 as part of its aggressive expansion of footprint in South Asia.
Starwood luxury brand St Regis debuts in India
Starwood Hotels & Resorts managed properties under brands such as St Regis, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, Element, and Tribute Portfolio.
India is full of opportunity for Starwood: Stephen Ho
India is the second-fastest growing market and currently the fourth-largest country for Starwood. Globally, North America is the biggest market.
Starwood Hotels to move headquarters to India in March 2015
Come March 2015, the hospitality giant's senior executives will split their time between Mumbai and Delhi, for a first-hand experience of the country.


This app will stop working on 3rd April 2017. But you can still listen to BBC iPlayer Radio via your browser by visiting bbc.co.uk/radio
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Russell Davies chairs the evergreen general knowledge quiz.
2/6 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth.


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Telemedicine allows healthcare practitioners to reach patients remotely through the use of technology. With newer advancements in electronics and telecommunications, telemedicine and telehealth could revolutionize the medical field as it makes quality healthcare more readily available.
What is telemedicine in healthcare?
Telemedicine is the use of electronic communication to assess, diagnose, and treat patients remotely. It allows patients to skip waiting rooms and clinic visits in favor of consulting with their physician from the privacy of their own homes. Telemedicine saves time and money and reportedly makes patients more willing to speak to their doctor or adhere to their medication regimen.
Common telemedicine services include consultations with healthcare providers through phone calls or video calls, as required by the health condition. For simple concerns, such as the common flu or diarrhea, doctors may carry out their assessments and deliver diagnoses without having to see the patient's face. Dermatological concerns may require sending photos or consultations with video conferencing.
Telemedicine is not limited to online or phone discussions. Personal monitoring devices, such as smartwatches and blood sugar monitors, can read and send your data to your physician. This allows for accurate daily monitoring and timely feedback when needed. Monitoring through telemedicine is particularly useful for elderly care and chronic disease management.
Most people only need their mobile phones to access a telemedicine app or online platform. Mild, common ailments can easily be identified by describing one's symptoms to a physician, who will then advise the patient on their next course of action. More complicated facets of telemedicine may require specialized equipment designed to transmit data from the collection point to the healthcare provider. These special diagnostic apparatuses may include pulse oximeters, ultrasound machines, and EKGs.
What are the three different types of telemedicine?
Presently, there are three distinct categories of telemedicine. Each has its merit and may be used to complement one another.
Interactive medicine. Telemedicine is most popularly known for real-time interactions between patients and doctors. This practice is known as interactive medicine or live telemedicine. Video conferencing or voice calls over safe, HIPAA compliant platforms may be used for simple evaluation procedures and counseling.
Store and forward. Modern communication systems allow physicians to transmit patient information to other physicians and specialists. Many rare or complex cases may be difficult to diagnose and highly-trained specialists may be located far from the original point of care. The store and forward approach makes for a more accurate diagnosis and helps doctors determine the proper course of treatment.
Remote patient monitoring. Through remote monitoring devices, patients can share their vital signs and other pertinent data with their healthcare providers. These devices may include wearable smartwatches, smartphones, EKG monitors, glucometers, and even ultrasound machines. Daily monitoring is made easier by automated transmission and any necessary adjustments may be addressed swiftly by the healthcare provider.
What is telemedicine used for?
Initial assessments and diagnoses. Waiting for a doctor's appointment may take days or even weeks depending on the problem. Telemedicine consultations can help address simple health concerns quickly. In case a second opinion or a face-to-face appointment is needed, doctors can give the patient medication to alleviate any bothersome symptoms before their next appointment.
Chronic disease management. Telemedicine helps healthcare providers manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. People with these chronic diseases need to come in every so often for their regular check-ups, but traveling and waiting in line at the doctor's office can make these routine visits tedious. Doctors have noted a significant decrease in missed appointments through telemedicine.
Elderly and infant care. The two age groups who need the most attention are the very young and the elderly population. The use of live telemedicine can address their needs easily without having to expose them to a hospital or clinic wherein they might acquire infections. Elderly people may be averse to technology in the beginning, but once they are accustomed to speaking with their doctor over the phone, many of them unsurprisingly prefer the convenience of telemedicine over physical appointments.
Medication monitoring. Apps and electronic journals may be used to log medication compliance so that doctors can remind patients to take their medicines when they miss a dose. Doctors can also check when a patient needs a refill and send a prescription right away.
Remote care. Telemedicine makes medical services accessible at all times. Patients from rural areas can gain access to comprehensive, specialized medical care through an online doctor. In developed countries, remote health allows people to schedule appointments during their break times or days off. The purpose of telemedicine is to make healthcare accessible, hence despite any limitations, its potential applications may arguably outweigh the disadvantages.
Substance abuse monitoring. Healthcare practitioners may check in daily with their patients and encourage them to practice healthful habits in place of damaging ones. Realistically speaking, doctors cannot physically check to see if their patients are indeed living healthier lives, but many patients might just need a daily reminder to make better choices. Telemedicine provides that daily reminder.
What are the benefits and advantages of telemedicine?
Benefits of telemedicine for doctors
Aside from being able to see their patients living several miles away, doctors can benefit from other non-clinical aspects of telemedicine. Technological advancements allow emergency room and paramedic capacities to be accessed online. This helps healthcare providers divert ambulances to less busy emergency facilities.
During periods of emergencies, emergency rooms may be bombarded with patients, many of whom may not need critical care. Doctors can also use technology to help them identify which patients need urgent care and attend to them immediately. For patients with less serious complaints, on-call doctors from other hospitals may help by reaching them through live telemedicine, leaving the emergency room clear for more pressing concerns.
Benefits of telemedicine during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced the number of hospital visits and clinic walk-ins. Telemedicine has allowed healthcare professionals to bridge the gap between patients and doctors. Many patients, including elderly people, report feeling so comfortable with telemedicine that they would prefer to continue using it rather than return to regular doctor's visits once the pandemic ends.
Importance of telemedicine during COVID
Social distancing used to be a bizarre notion, but COVID-19 has made it the norm. Many people avoid running errands because being among other people heightens their risk of catching the disease. Hence, people have become accustomed to having their basic needs delivered to them such as groceries, water, meals, and household items. Telemedicine has become a way for people to maintain their health and catch up on medical concerns without leaving their homes
Access to psychotherapists has been crucial since the pandemic has caused many people to feel overwhelmed. Those who have been isolated from society may have developed symptoms of anxiety and depression. Many overworked healthcare workers have been reported to suffer from mental and emotional health issues. Telemedicine is an accessible and effective tool for ensuring people's mental health.
Disadvantages of telemedicine in rural areas
The challenge of implementing effective telemedicine in rural areas is the cost of equipment and the reliability of telecommunication services. Some areas in less developed countries still lack stable internet and mobile connections. Telemedicine equipment is expensive to procure and maintain. Additionally, there is also the cost of training for the use of medical equipment and the correct application of telemedicine for healthcare providers.
Limitations of telemedicine
The most obvious limitation of telemedicine is that machines cannot effectively make up for the "human touch." Diagnoses for complicated diseases may be more difficult over the phone, despite advancements in technology. The need for follow-ups may drive up healthcare costs and require more time than conventional check-ups.
Another limitation is the legal barriers and insurance policies covering telemedicine reimbursement. An example is when a doctor from one state doesn't have a medical license to practice in another state. Insurance providers are also on the fence regarding how much to charge per session. Some insurance policies continue to charge telemedicine visits for the same amount as an in-person visit, perhaps due to the additional equipment costs. Insurance providers are also concerned about the possibility of fraud, though conventional healthcare has its risks of fraudulent transactions as well.
Privacy and security issues present another disadvantage. Whenever communications technology is involved, there is always the issue of privacy. Personal information stored online can be wrongfully accessed and distributed, whether willfully or by mistake.
Lastly, technological problems such as unstable internet and malfunctioning devices cannot always be predicted or prevented. Extreme weather conditions could cut off communications indefinitely, leaving people stranded once again in a pre-technology era.
What’s the difference between telemedicine and telehealth? Telehealth vs telemedicine
Is telemedicine a form of telehealth?
Telehealth is a broader aspect of health care and includes telemedicine under its scope. The definition of telehealth is the use of technology and telecommunications to improve distance health care practice. It encompasses health education, promotion of public health, and remote instruction between healthcare professionals.
What are examples of telehealth?
One example is conducting an online seminar for health care professionals by a specialist in the field. Another is when a group of junior doctors receives instructions from an expert, such as an oncologist or infectious disease specialist when dealing with rare cases. Telehealth serves as an educational tool to help improve the practice of telemedicine. The difference between telemedicine and telehealth is that the former aims to resolve the health concerns of a particular individual while the latter aims to improve the skills and knowledge that a healthcare team needs to perform effectively.
Who uses telehealth the most?
Healthcare providers typically benefit the most from telehealth as it helps them refine their techniques and learn from specialists with extensive experience.
Purpose of telemedicine
The purpose of telemedicine is to make healthcare more accessible. Patients from rural areas, elderly patients, critically ill patients, and infants would no longer need to leave their homes to find medical experts, thus eliminating the risks caused by traveling. For patients with less pressing needs or with tight work schedules, telemedicine would help them address their health concerns with ease.
As the world grows more and more connected through technology, it is only inevitable for the medical field to reach out to patients and make their lives easier. This pandemic is only one example of how effective telemedicine and telehealth can be when used responsibly and correctly.
Cost of telemedicine
How much does it cost to start telemedicine?
The cost per telemedicine session may depend on the service provider, amount of time required, tests administered (which may require additional health tools), and health concerns. A 2017 study found that the average amount spent on telemedicine consultations was $79 versus $146 for in-person doctor's visits.
Value vs. cost of telehealth
As previously mentioned, there are limitations and disadvantages to telemedicine. Common ailments may be resolved satisfactorily, but some concerns are more efficiently resolved in person. Overall, telehealth and telemedicine are valuable tools for maintaining good health if used properly and within reasonable expectations. Medical equipment may be costly to procure but may prove to be more cost-effective in the long run.
How can I prepare for my first telemedicine call?
Before your scheduled telemedicine consultation, list down your symptoms and include the date and time for when you first experienced them. If your condition requires any photos, check if you have them on hand. Doctors will usually send you a copy of your diagnosis, instructions for management, and prescriptions so you won't need to write anything down. Remember that your call will most likely be recorded. This is a standard procedure and it helps the professionals make sure that everything they have for a proper diagnosis is on hand.
Just remember that your telemedicine session is basically just a visit to the doctor's office, albeit without long lines of sick people on either side of you.
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Tasha is a cute little girl who has a wonderful collection of beautiful dolls bought by her dad when he traveled. Two of her dolls were her favorites - Gracie and Emily-Nicole. Of the two, Emily Nicole was the most beautiful, but Gracie had a special place in Tasha’s heart. Gracie had spiky hair and one arm missing. Although Tasha tried to love all her dolls the same, Emily-Nicole and the other dolls liked to make fun of Gracie after Tasha went to bed.
I liked reading this book. It’s about dolls that make fun of another doll because she doesn’t look as beautiful as the other dolls. Even though they were dolls it still isn’t fair that others who look different from them are made fun of. Tasha’s dog, Victor, got into her bedroom and knocked Emily-Nicole off the bookcase and none of the other dolls would help her. Only Gracie would be her friend and told her not to be scared. They became friends after that and Emily-Nicole never made fun of her again. I also liked it because you could listen to it through audio and follow along in the book.
Zoey loved “Pretty Dolls.” After she read it she read it again and then listened to the audio. She is very caring about kids who look different or have special needs.


Mortal Kombat 11 launched with a vast array of characters on its roster. However, this has not stopped NeatherRealm Studios from developing plenty of new characters for players to experience later on in the lifespan of Mortal Kombat 11. The first DLC character to be added to Mortal Kombat 11 was Shang Tsung. Now, Nightwolf is set to be the next DLC character to be added to the popular fighting game’s roster with a release date for him expected to arrive shortly. If you are curious about the release date for Nightwolf, be sure to check out all of the currently known information about when this particular fighter could be released.
Mortal Kombat 11 Nightwolf DLC Release Date
An official release date for the Mortal Kombat 11 DLC character of Nightwolf has not yet been revealed by NeatherRealm Studios. However, a leak from the Nintendo store has possibly given the community an early look at when they can expect to see the new fighter.
Posted to the fighting game’s subreddit, this leak from the Nintendo store consisted of screenshot stating the release date of the fighter for owners of the Mortal Kombat 11 DLC Pass would be August 13th. While this is not an official confirmation of when Nightwolf will be released and should be taken with a grain of salt, this leak being from the official Nintendo store looks to suggest that this window for Nightwolf to be very released is very plausible.
The Native American warrior is a fan-favorite fighter in the universe of the high-profile fighting game franchise and has been a major center of attention for fans following his official reveal as a DLC character. With this in mind, many players will probably not be too happy to wait until the release date of August 13th if it does come to fruition.
We will continue to update this article with any information relating to the release date of the Mortal Kombat 11 Nightwolf DLC character when it becomes available.


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Gurugram-based Fantasy Akhada, an online fantasy sports platform, is set to raise funds in order to expand its sports streaming arm, among other services. The startup, endorsed by cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, will use the funding to focus on enhancing its in-house services to scale up the organization.
In an exclusive report by YourStory, two personnel aware of the proceedings in the company lifted the lid on things and stated that the fantasy gaming platform aims to raise a Series B funding round between $40-50 million.
“Fantasy Akhada will use the funds to expand the company’s sports streaming arm (VU Sports), among other products,” one of the sources revealed to YourStory, requesting anonymity.
Although there is still uncertainty about the lead investor in the round, Prime Securities, a Mumbai-based investment banking firm, will be a participant in the funding round. Notably, Prime Securities is one of the existing investors in the company. But both parties have remained mum on the latest revelation regarding their plans.
Fantasy sports have seen a meteoric rise since the beginning of the pandemic, and as per Deloitte, the sports fantasy games market is at Rs 34,600 crore at the moment and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38%. Meanwhile, India is set to record one billion smartphone users by 2026, potentially leading to a large number of new users in the coming years.
The fantasy sports-based startup was founded in 2020 when a group of ardent football fans took inspiration from the season-long Fantasy Football League of the renowned English Premier League. But with up to 180 startups operating in the space, the startup was focused on becoming more service oriented and ventured into VU Sports.
VU Sports, a YouTube channel, enables viewers to connect with the game and do sports analysis and discussions. Recently, it streamed the Nepal T20 cup and is hoping to stream more cricket leagues in the future. The Gurugam-based company faces stiff competition in the sector from Mumbai-based Dream 11, and Nazara Technologies, among others.