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2020 has been a wild year, from the pandemic, to the fight against racial injustice , one could say it’s a year in which many didn’t rest.
As the year draws to a close,black personalities from different works of life are gracing renown magazines covers with pride. But the most amazing thing is that racism and injustice is a common theme they all have.
Kamala Harris, LeBron James and racism-justice activist Porche Bennett -Bey, tennis star Naomi Osaka are part of the celebrated persons on Time annual issue and vogue January 2021 magazine issues respectively.
The Time’s annual issue which awards and celebrates well deserved personalities from different works of life was announced earlier this month . In a year dominated by headlines on racial injustice around the world, the annual issue celebrated some black personalities who blazed the trail.
Kamala Harris, the vice president elect of the US was named the Person of The Year,alongside Joe Biden, president elect of the US.
The duo whose election restored hope to the people of America including the marginalised groups are worthy of celebrating this year, after a resounding victory in November. After being told they were losing the elections, Biden and his team didn’t listen to anyone. Accompanied by a resilient and determined black woman, history was rewritten by the end of the election.
Moving forward, part of the organizers of the world’s most powerful protest ever, Black Lives Matter, wasn’t an exception on Time’s celebrated persons. The woman from Kenosha, was named Guardian of The Year. Guardians look after their children, and yes, Bey did exactly that. The mother of three and veteran army quit her job to devote herself and time to the work of fighting racial injustice. The bold and fearless mother made the headlines when Biden went to Kenosha for a listening session at the Lutheran church by saying
“A lot of people wouldn’t tell you the truth, but I’m telling the truth”.
She spoke frankly and openly about black lives being threatened,how the officers who shot Jacob Blake were working freely, frustration about housing and even their children’s health.
But how can we end this article forgetting the two great sport personalities, Naomi Osaka and LeBron James.
LeBron James was named Time magazine’s Athlete of The Year, James who is one of the leading sports voices speaking about injustice and racism, set up “More than a vote”. The organization uses black athletes and artists who wield their voices to educate the public about the process and need to vote in the last November elections.
On the other hand, Osaka has been chosen as Vogue’s January Issue 2021 cover, the slam winner who also uses her voice to talk about injustice and police brutality says these words in the vogue issue.
“I am black and I live in America, and I personality didn’t think it was too far fechted when I started talking about things that were happening here.”
Now you see why it’s Black Power.
PHOTOS: TIME AND VOGUE MAGAZINES


All major projects are on track, 12 months on from The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership officially signing up to central government’s Lancashire Growth Deal, says the body.
The initial £234m Growth Deal Fund, one of the biggest ever negotiated with government, was first announced in July 2014 before being increased by a further £17m last January.
The funds were granted to kick-start more than 30 major initiatives across the county linked to economic growth, infrastructure, jobs, skills and regeneration.
In the process it will help to create 8,000 new jobs, 3,000 new homes and will further generate £280m of new public and private investment.
According to the LEP’s latest Growth Deal update, around 20 of the projects are already live, or imminent, with the rest to commence shortly.
Major projects under way, or already completed, include the Blackburn – Bolton Rail Corridor, Broughton Bypass near Preston which is a key part of the LEP’s City Deal initiative, Centenary Way Viaduct improvements in Burnley and the Hyndburn Burnley Pendle Growth Corridor.
Major skills and innovation facilities linked to LEP sector priorities include UCLan’s flagship Engineering and Innovation Centre, Blackpool and Fylde College’s Marine Engineering Centre at Fleetwood, Runshaw College’s Science and Engineering Centre,
LEP chairman Edwin Booth, aid: “The diverse mix of schemes being delivered through this £250m transformational programme of activities reflects that our Growth Deal priorities are fully aligned to those in the LEP’s Strategic Economic Plan for Lancashire,


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I just spent 12+ hours overhauling my Tile-System (Thus the new screenshot on my blog !).
I had a struct which held the Tiles's type (Which is an Enumeration) and it's position relative to other tiles. I then made a Two-Dimensional vector of the struct which was used for my map. All I have to do now if I am using the system for another project is change the Enumeration's definitions and the images it loads (Very easy!). If you would like to look at the source code you can PM me, however keep in note the system is written in C++ (The system is universally applicable however !).

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There are plenty of theories about Big Pharma lobbying to get cannabis criminalized in the 20th century. It’s a bit ironic, then, that marijuana’s big comeback has been built on the back of its medicinal properties.
Advocates have long spoken about the medicinal powers of cannabis. Studies published in the late 19th and early 20th century even investigated some of these claims. When cannabis was criminalized, the studies dried up. It was impossible to legally get the product or the funding. Even if research could get their hands on cannabis, they couldn’t publish results—at least, not without risking a crackdown from the feds.
In the late 20th century, though, marijuana was associated with the counterculture movement. In the 1960s and 1970s, marijuana became part of back-to-nature movements and alternative medicine. Around the same time, cannabinoids like CBD and THC were being synthesized in the lab for the first time.
That got the medical community wondering. Could cannabis do everything its disciples claimed? With synthetic cannabinoids in hand, they set out to discover what marijuana can do.
Building a Case for Medical Marijuana
In the late 1970s and 1980s, small medical studies using synthetic cannabinoids appeared. The research quickly confirmed what cannabis advocates had been saying all along: Cannabinoids have medicinal properties.
The earliest studies looked at how THC could help cancer patients undergoing treatment. Cannabinoids, it seemed, reduced nausea and vomiting. What was more, both seemed to limit the pain patients felt, and they could affect appetite.
Over the years, the case for medical marijuana accumulated in the research. More studies showed promising results. This culminated with the introduction of medical marijuana programs in the Western world. Canada implemented their country-wide Medical Marijuana Rules in 2001. California became the first state to allow medical marijuana in 1996.
Today, 33 states have authorized medical marijuana programs. The federal government legalized hemp. Some states make allowances for the medical use of CBD.
Moving to Recreational Legalization
As the case for medical marijuana grows, more people want to end the stigma around marijuana use. Some protest jailing recreational users, who are often poor and racialized, while patients get away scot-free.
The answer? The legalization of recreational marijuana and forgiveness of marijuana convictions.
The growing science on the uses of cannabis has only strengthened the idea that it isn’t the “demon weed” it was made out to be. Researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and advocates alike are talking about the potential of cannabis. Some research even suggests cannabinoids could unlock the secrets to the aging process.
To date, 11 states have legalized recreational cannabis. More are looking to follow. The US Senate recently signaled its willingness to talk about cannabis by considering the SAFE Act. If passed, this legislation would allow banks to extend financing to cannabis companies.
The US House of Representatives has also signaled its willingness to talk about cannabis. Recently the MORE Act, which would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee.
The End of Medical Marijuana?
The case for medical marijuana is what paved the way for recreational legalization. The changing framework raises some new questions.
One big question is about what happens to medical marijuana after recreational legalization.
In most states, medical marijuana programs have remained in place. Illinois recently legalized recreational use, but voted to keep its medical program.
It seems likely medical programs will remain in place even if federal legalization happens. Canada sets the example. It legalized recreational cannabis nationwide in 2018, but kept its medical cannabis program.
Some people question the wisdom of this decision. If recreational marijuana is legal, why would anyone see a doctor about getting it? You could just stroll down to the local dispensary and pick up what you need.
The medical community does have concerns about people self-medicating for complex conditions. It might be okay to grab recreational cannabis off the shelf to help with a headache. It’s not a great idea to guess at what you need for conditions like diabetes or cancer.
Does the Recreational Market Hurt Medical Cannabis Patients?
In Canada, some medical cannabis patients spoke out about concerns with recreational marijuana. Some were worried about increasing prices. If the medical program was done away with, they’d be subject to paying the new cannabis tax.
The idea that recreational users and medical patients have different needs is common. The health and wellness market favors non-psychoactive CBD. There’s a belief that recreational users will demand high THC content in their quest to get high.
That leads some patients to worry that dispensaries won’t stock high-CBD products. Others have been impacted by shortages or delays. The belief is that CBD products won’t sell as well in a recreational market where getting high is the name of the game, so retailers and growers will shift their focus to other products.
The multi-billion-dollar CBD market says otherwise. There is a certain group of recreational users who just want to get high. Many more people are interested in the health properties of cannabinoids like CBD.
That’s led to a larger population of cannabis-curious consumers. In fact, one of the fastest growing cannabis markets is older adults. These people aren’t interested in getting high (well, not all of them, anyway). They want to know what cannabis can do as a pain-reliever or how it can help them with rheumatoid arthritis.
Even the wellness-seeking Millennial generation has been hopping on board the CBD train. Suffice to say that budtenders aren’t likely to be stocking the shelves with dabs and THC alone any time soon.
Medical Is Here to Stay
There are other reasons medical marijuana programs have stayed in place. The most obvious argument is possession limits.
In most places, medical marijuana patients are allowed to have much more cannabis than recreational users. Patients could be charged with not just a possession misdemeanor but with trafficking.
There’s some pretty sound logic behind this. Recreational users don’t need to carry around 90 grams when just a few grams are enough to produce a high. For most recreational users, 90 grams is probably overkill.
Medical cannabis patients may need to have that much to get through the next month. Many medical marijuana users take several grams per day. A 3-gram daily dose would mean 90 grams is a month’s supply for some patients. If medical exceptions for “high” doses ended, patients could be charged.
To get around this issue, possession limits in recreational laws would need to expand or be dropped. Since recreational use is still a hot-button issue, dropping limits wouldn’t fly. In light of that, medical marijuana programs are important.
On Doctor’s Orders
Another issue is dosing and the risks of people self-medicating with cannabis. Cannabis dosing is tricky, as individuals respond to THC and CBD in different ways. The cannabis dose curve presents problems. Taking too much can result in the polar opposite of the desired effects. Someone who takes THC to relax may find their symptoms exaggerated by a dose that’s too much for them, even if it’s the same dose that relaxes someone else. Cannabis can also interact with some prescription medications, which can cause problems for patients.
These novice users need the help of a doctor to properly describe dosage, expectations, and side effects of medical marijuana use. Without a seasoned medical practitioner, patients are left on their own to try to determine the appropriate use and dose for their needs.
Without a medical marijuana program, advice comes from the people working at dispensaries or brand representatives on social media. Although the people working in the cannabis industry are often knowledgeable, the fact is very few budtenders are doctors. They can’t give the medical advice patients need to use cannabis effectively and safely.
The Potential of All Markets
Some people believe there’s more potential in a recreational cannabis market. That may not necessarily be the case. Right now, the market shows cross-sections between recreational users and medical cannabis patients. More and more people are interested in health and wellness benefits.
From luxury products to high-grade medical cannabis and products designed for everyday health and wellness, there’s still plenty of room to grow in the cannabis market.
No matter your niche or your market, the right branding can help you reach them. Your marketing strategy is the key to competing in this growing industry.

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Nigerian troops battled scores of Boko Haram fighters outside the northeastern city of Bauchi on Sunday, residents and a military source told AFP.
Soldiers supported by two fighter jets intercepted the militants who were in 20 pick-up trucks at Dungulbe village, seven kilometres (four miles) from the city, and engaged them in fierce fighting.
“The fighter jets are pounding the enemy position while ground troops are engaging them,” said a military officer in the city, who asked not to be identified, in an account supported by residents.
“The operation is still ongoing but the terrorists have suffered serious losses and are in disarray,” the officer added.
The fighting was taking place as Nigeria was holding a second day of voting in its general election after technology failures hampered polling on Saturday.
The Islamists arrived in the village around 10:00 am (0900 GMT) and set up camp in preparation for an invasion of the city, said Dungulbe resident Mudassir Hambali, who fled to Bauchi.
“They came in 20 vehicles carrying heavy weapons. As soon as I realised what was happening I fled through the bus with my family.
“I saw a large convoy of soldiers heading towards the village while I and my family were trekking to Bauchi.”
Anas Uballe, from Inkil village, two kilometres from Dungulbe, said: “I saw two military jets dropping bombs and the huge explosions terrified our village which forced us to move into the city.”
The militants were believed to have come through the town of Alkaleri, 60 kilometres away, where there was a dawn raid on Saturday, according to the military source and residents who fled.
Gunmen in several vehicles attacked public buildings and security checkpoints.
A police station, the office of the paramilitary Nigeria Security and Civil Defence force and the local electoral commission premises were all burned to the ground.
“They moved to Bishi, 35 kilometres away, where they shot dead a man in his car on the highway,” said Alkaleri resident Babale Shehu.
“They were no doubt the same gunmen that went to Dungulbe.”
The gunmen also on Sunday attacked polling stations and destroyed ballot boxes in Bauchi, state police spokesman Haruna Mohammed said.
“Today… at about 0025 hours, unspecified numbers of unknown gunmen in a convoy of over 10 vehicles stormed many polling units in Kirfi… and destroyed many electoral materials,” he said.
“(The) hoodlums further attacked Kirfi and Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters but were repelled and pursued towards Dindima town.”
The police statement did not mention Boko Haram or the operation in Dungulbe, which comes after at least seven people were killed in suspected Boko Haram attacks in neighbouring Gombe state Saturday.
“The entire surroundings has been cordoned off by combined security forces and effort is being intensified to restore normalcy in the area,” said Haruna.


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SGR land valuation reports ‘missing’
Thursday, April 15th, 2021
- EX-CEO Tom Chavangi says he was forced to adhere to the decisions of the chairman and the plenary.
- But former chairman Muhammad Swazuri says the commission authorised direct payments.
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Valuation reports that were relied on by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) to pay Sh12 billion in compensation for land acquired for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway have gone missing.
Public Accounts Committee chaired by Opiyo Wandayi learnt that the reports were not available at the National Lands Commission (NLC) Offices.
NLC acting Chief Executive Kabale Tache told the committee that attempts by the commission to get the reports were not successful.
“From my experience it will be difficult to get the reports the committee is asking for. Even the ones we have I don’t think they are authentic enough,” she said.
Tache (pictured) told MPs that they are sometimes forced to ask valuers to go back to the ground and confirm whether what was paid for exists.
Tache told the MPs that some of the reports they handed over to the Auditor General in respect to the matter were undated and unsigned.
During an earlier session, former Kenya Railways chairman Atanas Maina said his efforts to get the valuation reports from the commission to confirm details of the payments were not successful.
“The whole process of valuation was done by the NLC. KRC only disbursed the cash using the schedule provided by the commission. Our role was payment,” Maina said.
Wandayi said it was shocking that the valuation reports were missing.
“Some of these valuation reports do not conform to the law as they are undated unsigned and in some cases outdated,” he said.
Funyula MP Wilberforce Oundo said it was a shame that a department that has competent valuers did a shambolic job and demanded that action be taken against those who are responsible.
The Chief Executive said that because of the complications that arose from the first phase of SGR compensations, she had directed that all valuation reports are handed over to her before any payment is made.
During the session, suspended CEO Tom Chavangi and former National Commission (NLC) member Tomik Mboya blamed the then chairperson Muhammad Swazuri for the irregularities.
Chavangi claimed his powers were usurped by the commission on the compensations while Mboya, who chaired the Land Acquisition and Compensation Committee, said they did not authorise the payments.
Mboya blamed Swazuri for the payments, saying he did not involve other commissioners in his decision to write to Kenya Railways directing them to compensate affected persons.
Chavangi told the legislators that in most occasions, he was forced to adhere to the decisions of the chairman and the plenary.
“My powers were usurped by the commission which worked through committees and any decisions that they made, both at plenary and in this committee, were final,” he said.
But during a past appearance before the committee, Swazuri told the MPs that the decision to authorise direct payments was made by the commission and not him as an individual.

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The COVID-19 crisis has generated mental health problems among previously healthy people and has exacerbated those problems among people with existing conditions. This challenge is not new for Latin America and the Caribbean, where mental health disorders are one of the five main causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). At the global level, the World Health … [Read more...] about Mental Health Services Through a Screen
In a previous article, we have talked about how dementia is diagnosed, its symptoms and consequences, the importance of doing it with the right professional, and the toll that it could have in family members and care partners. Making an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is a first step in a long journey that will last years and will require support for the person living … [Read more...] about Post-diagnostic Management of Dementia, a Prescription of Care
Public health crises disrupt daily life and bring about changes that remain after the crisis ebbs. Did you know that tuberculosis caused a permanent shift in certain architectural trends? Or that in England, John Snow found the key to curbing cholera, and it changed how we handle wastewater? This article looks at five changes COVID-19 will leave us with. A health crisis … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis changed architecture. What changes will COVID-19 leave in its wake?
12% of the world's smokers live in Latin America and the Caribbean. Every year, tobacco use contributes to the growth of non-communicable diseases and causes one million deaths in the region. So if tobacco is the most preventable cause of death, how can countries get their populations to stop smoking? … [Read more...] about Time to say goodbye to tobacco
Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Most of these individuals reside in low- and middle-income countries. Latin America is likely to be significantly impacted by the global increase in the number of people affected by dementia. By 2050, it is expected to rise from more than 7.8 million people in 2013 to over 27 million. Brazil has … [Read more...] about Stigma and Discrimination among People Living with Dementia

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This June, the Ground Floor Display at the OISE Library highlights Indigenous children’s stories and scholarly material in celebration of National Indigenous History Month. June 21st is also National Indigenous People’s Day, a day for celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada. June 21st holds significance as the longest day of the year, also known as the summer solstice, which has historically been a traditional day of celebration for many Indigenous communities within Canada. We hope this selection encourages readers and students to learn more about Indigenous history, perspectives and culture. All materials on display are available for borrowing!
For a full list of the materials on display, please see the Infusing Indigenous Perspectives in K-12 Teaching LibGuide.
Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu tells the story of Jenna, a young member of the Muscogee (Creek Nation), living in a contemporary intertribal community. Jingle Dancer follows Jenna on her journey as she collects jingles for her dress so that she may dance in the upcoming powwow. Jenna asks the strong, educated female members of her community if she can borrow jingles from their dresses for her own, but not so many jingles that the lender’s dress will ‘lose its voice”. As she gathers her jingles, Jenna promises to dance for the women who cannot dance for themselves. This story highlights the strong, female relationships in Jenna’s life, and the importance of family and community ties.
In ‘The Métis: a Visual History’, Sherry Farrell Raclette, combines her artistic skills withher past as a researcher and historian. This book displays four artistic panels that each represent a different era of Métis history. Originally produced as a theatre backdrop in 1996, these artistic panels were recognized for their potential as a teaching resource for history and art. Providing a culturally affirming learning experience, ‘The Métis: a Visual History’ seeks to encourage aboriginal youth to remain engaged in narrative and learning process of their own history
Moe & Malaya Visit the Nurse was written by Odile Nelson, translated by Louise and illustrated by Peggy Collins. This dual language book in English and Inuktitut follows best friends and cousin Moe and Malaya as they learn about the fascinating and fun discoveries that can be had at the nurse’s office. What is the job of a nurse? Can anyone become a nurse? In addition, what are all their crazy tools for and how do they use them? This book highlights for young children how cool and important the job of a nurse is, and how they too can become a nurse when they grow up!
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker is written by Robbie Robertson with artwork by David Shannon. A Mohawk, Hiawatha, has had is wife and daughter murdered by Tadodaho, the Onondaga Chief. As he plots revenge for their murders he encounters the Great Peacemaker, who dreams of bringing the nations together to live a new life unmarked by war, hate and fear. The Great Peacemaker enlists the help of Hiawatha in bringing the nations together as one with unity, love and peace. This book includes a CD with an accompanying original song written and Produced by Robbie Robertson. It includes historical notes.
Rock and Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story is a picture book about Mohawk/Jewish musician Robbie Robertson. Told by his son Sebastian Robertson, and illustrated by Adam Gustavson, the story traces important moments in Robbie’s life from getting his first guitar to forming the band, The Band. This biography follows Robbie’s relationship with music through his introduction by Mohawk Relatives at Six Nations reserve to his break into the music industry with Ronnie Hawkins. Key anecdotes are shared as dialogue between father and son creating an immersive book for students with an interest in music and First Nations history.
Urban Tribes: Native Americans in the City asks the question “So, just how connected are you to your Indigenous roots if you live downtown?”. Editors Mary Beth Leatherdale and Lisa Charleyboy combine contributions by Indigenous Youth and explore the question of how they follow traditions, connect to the land, and other indigenous peoples while living in an Urban environment. This book combines Q&As, descriptive articles, personal essays, profiles, poems, and spoken-word lyrics to shred stereotypes, promote understanding and positive stories of indigenous individuals. Messages of pride ring throughout the collection, to challenge the negative stereotype of indigenous people and highlight their achievements and way of living.
#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American women is a combined collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art displaying the voices and experiences of powerful Indigenous women across North America. Edited by Mary Beth Leatherdale and Lisa Charleyboy, these stories provide insight into the lives of women who for a long time have been invisible to the mainstream narrative. #NotYourPrincess is angry, contemplative and powerful. These stories are by strong, passionate women rising to be heard and demanding change.

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Medical nutrition expansion
Commenting on why medical nutrition is a core area of interest and growth for Nestlé, a spokesperson for the company confirmed that “medical nutrition is the original foundation of our business and it continues to be important to us in our markets around the world”.
Sharing how the recent acquisition of Zenpep supports this position, the spokesperson continued: Zenpep is “aligned with NHSc's approach of empowering healthier lives through nutrition and assuring optimal nutritional support across the spectrum: ingestion, digestion and absorption.”
As Nestlé highlighted that “Zenpep addresses macronutrient absorption for people who have certain pancreatic disorders”, we then asked the company’s spokesperson what its plans within the medical nutrition sphere are looking into the near future. The company will be focusing on “new developments and innovations”.
Nestlé’s spokesperson went on to say that while it “can’t go into specifics about any plans” it “can say that medical nutrition will continue to be strategically important”.
Details of the deal
With 2018 net sales of $237 million, Nestlé Health Science’s CEO, Greg Behar, explained that the company’s acquisition of Zenpep is “a strategic decision” that will enhance the company’s “growing medical nutrition portfolio”.
Adding to Nestlé’s existing range of nutrition products that support food ingestion, digestion and absorption, Behar added that the company’s “extensive experience in Zenpep's therapeutic areas of digestive diseases” through its medical nutrition business will help to leverage its appeal with consumers.
The finalization of the deal is expected to take place alongside the merger of current Zenpep-owners Allergan and biopharmaceutical company, AbbVie. Upon the completion of the merger and closing of the transaction, Nestlé is anticipated to take ownership of Zenpep.
Sharing insights on a core aim of the medical nutrition arm of the business, Anna Mohl, Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Health Science USA, added: "Within our medical nutrition business, we work directly with healthcare professionals to educate them about our products that are used in hospitals, home healthcare, and clinics.” The company will now embark on leveraging its capabilities to “drive rapid growth of this new acquisition”, Mohl added.
Zenpep is a medication given to people who are unable to digest food properly because their pancreas does not provide enough enzymes to break down fat, protein and carbohydrates.
Known as a condition called Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), Zenpep is part of the Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapies (PERTs) area of medicine. The gastrointestinal medication contains a mixture of digestive enzymes including lipases, proteases and amylases that help the body use essential macronutrients from food.
Patients with EPI are typically required to take PERTs at every meal or snack to make sure they get the sufficient absorption of nutrients. If PERTs are not taken regularly, people with EPI may risk malnourishment, underweight or experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, Nestlé revealed.
Nestlé recently announced it will steer its innovation efforts and investment plans towards the Latin American market over the coming years to support food, nutrition and health in Mexico.
While currently unclear if and how big a part medical nutrition will play here, Nestlé is progressing its investment plans to support nutrition, food and health in Mexico, It aims to do this by centering its innovation commitment on its production processes, business models and in the reformulation of products to meet what it hails as “the new nutritional needs of Mexicans”.
Focusing on its investment plans in Latin America and more specifically, Mexico, Nestlé intends to assign a spend of $700 million to upgrade and modernize its 17 factories in Mexico. By improving its production facilities with cutting-edge equipment, these factors will enable Nestlé to continue implementing its innovation platform.
The funds will be used to implement state-of-the-art technology to up productivity, advance processes, broaden productive capacity and attain responsible management of natural resources.
As it strives to contribute to the food and health of Mexicans, the global food and beverage company will remain dedicated to investing resources into scientific research to advance its innovation and manufacturing efforts in the health product space.
All stages of life nutrition
With a presence in Mexico for 90 years, Nestlé’s overall goal and focus in 2020 and the coming years is to “meet the nutritional needs of Mexicans in all stages of life”.
The company is centering the manufacturing and development of its food and beverage items on launching healthier products, simplifying ingredients and adding micronutrients when they are deficient among the populations of the countries where it operates.

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Canada's reported its first case of the deadly virus.
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C.Y. Lee designed the Taiwan Pavilion for the Shanghai 2010 World Expo, with the theme "Mountain, Water, Heart and Lantern." A large sphere is suspended in a glass lantern. Mount Morrison and Mount Ali are painted on the exterior.
The structure incorporates each of the five elements: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. This pavilion was sponsored by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council as a motion of good-will in China, which disputes the independence of Taiwan.

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TechTalk Session 1: "Transforming DCO Infrastructure for DoD and IC"
Tuesday, August 08, 2017: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Approved for 1 GIAC CPE
This session will highlight the challenges facing the DoD and IC as they continue to chase cyber threats across all tiers of existing DoD infrastructure. The complexity of the sensor grid, the vast array of datasets, the sheer volume of data, and its velocity from the sensor grid continue to complicate the mission to defend DoD networks and tiers.
The Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) infrastructure must be transformed to meet the challenges of advanced cyberattacks that continue to grow in complexity, scope, and number, and to truly defend the cyber landscape.
•Data acquisition and aggregation from tactical edge to the enterprise
•Big data and rapid analytic development
•Modern and scalable compute, storage, and network infrastructure (out of band)
•Secure and accredited cross domain infrastructure
•Centralized Access Control and Identity Management (IdAM)
•Cross-community sharing and collaboration
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•Multi-tier and multi-level data enrichment and correlation
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•More rapid technology infusion enabled by on-demand compute and storage for advanced, machine-based analytics, behavior and trend analysis, and machine learning
•Ability to rapidly adapt tools and approach to observable patterns of attack
•Policy that catches up to technology
A model for DCO infrastructure transformation wll be presented in this session


Hi i have an archos 7o internet tablet. a 7 inch normal tablet on android 2.3......i recently bought a usb keyboard for this off amazon. when it arrived i realised my tablet has a mini usb slot not usb! I already had a wire with my tablet which was mini usb wire with a normal usb on the end (to connect it up to a laptop etc) So to get it connected i had to buy a connection, a middle piece, to insert both usb ends thus allowing me to connect the keyboard to my tablet.......hope your still with me! So to clarify i have a mini usb slot in the tablet. Out of that is a wire with a normal usb end, on that is a usb 'junction' piece, on that is a usb lead going into the keyboard..... ....waiting to get this sorted im excited to plug it all in.... .....onlyyyyy i have now done it nothing has happened!!! I try to type on anything and nothing happens. it didn't come up that the device recognised anything. there's a num lock and caps lock light that won't come on either. its as if nothing has happened.... Is there something i need to do? Im computer literate but in layman terms. im not a computer wizz kid! help!


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Declining sales and new emission standards forced Mazda to finally pull the plug on the RX-8, the last of its rotary engine sports cars.
The production of this car has been canceled back in July, and the remaining cars will be sold before the year end, and then the RX-8 will be gone forever. Currently there is no plan to make another rotary-engined car because, to put its simply, it’s not worth the hassle.
As a true successor to the amazing RX-7, the RX-8 featured a 1.3 liter rotary engine with an output of 232 hp, which is amazing for such an small size. At $28,000, the R-8 was one of the most affordable, and one of the most desirable, sportscar. Other great feature of it was the unique rear doors, which gave it the looks of a cool coupe, but practicality of a four-door car.
I had an RX8 about 5 years ago — the car was quirky, surprisingly exotic for a $30k — it didn’t start well cold, occasionally had some problems with flooding engine, and IMO, was underpowered by 50-10HP — but overall was terrific a well balanced car, with great steering and handling, good looks, and was a very tossable sport car.
Here’s what I wrote about the car in 2004
It takes a bit of experience with the Renesis engine to wring out the full power band — once you learn how, its a sheer delight. Yes, off the line the car is no match for big V8s. The torque is light at the low end — but it comes on strong once the tach swings past 5,000. From there, it kicks you back into the seat as it revs towards the 9,000 RPM red line. 0-60 in under 6 seconds is very respectable — but I’ll bet it beats many big blocks in the 30-70mph sprint.
My only complaint about the car — accurately described as a practical sports car — is the lack of a 2 driver memory. If you build the car for practicality, as Mazda did, they should assume there will be more than one RX8 driver per household. Adjusting the side view mirrors and seats each and everytime me or the wife gets behind the wheel is a bit of a pain. Considering that the car has nearly every imaginable electronic gizmo — Navigation, heated seats, heated sideview mirrors, Xenon headlights, auto dim rear mirror, multi garage opener — it makes little sense not to offer the memory setting as an option.
By the way, if you are not taking the car from dealer stock (we got our 2004 at a year end sale), then order the indash multi disc CD player. You’ll have less stuff lying around the door pockets.
(prior comments here and here).
There are a few 100 units left — go see if you can buy one at a deep discount…
Mazda RX-8 Bites The Dust
Motor Ward, August 23,2011

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Are Kpop Idols Lip Syncing Reddit. I know some artists from the West also do this too but not to the extent that kpop artists do. The competing groups songs.
We all know all idols have. Idols really do lip-sync a lot. I personally think that vocals are still more important than choreography because at the end of the day kpop is still a music industry.
I genuinely wish they would include some sort of kpop random play dance so that the groups could just go crazy and have fun and show off what other idols songs they know.
This seems to be in contrast to Western pop stars whom if they have a live performance that has singing and dancing at the same time the dancing may be toned downmade easier so that they can do more live singing. Songs from rtk groups. Like if they played. I think people forgot that kpop was a music industry not a dance industry lmao.


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Challah, matzah or other textiles
Typical Israeli souvenirs for yourself or your family.
Classic Israeli souvenirs with heirloom potential
Tel Aviv offers much in the way of fine-quality souvenir candidates. Some of the most popular are challah or matzah, fabrics used to cover tables for Shabbat or other Jewish celebrations. Other religiously-oriented Judaica which are amply available include menorahs, mezuzahs, or kiddush cups (these last particularly from the village of Cesarea, famed for the quality and tradition of its ceramics). And of course many visitors return home with Israeli jewelry such as multicoloured watches made from malachite from Eilat, on the Dead Sea. Many of the aforementioned products can be found in a variety of shops, but if you're interested in bargaining on price, you'll be able to do so at street stands rather than in shops.
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Arsenal: Mesut Ozil wanting to stay is 'strange' says Laurens
Mesut Ozil has sent Mikel Arteta a message on Twitter as his exile from Arsenal continues. The German has not featured this season as he enters the final year of his contract while the ex-Real Madrid star has also rejected a move to Saudi Arabia.
Ozil has sent Arteta a 'throwback' message on Twitter as the Spaniard continues to expel the playmaker from first-team proceedings.
At 31 and fully fit, the playmaker should be in the prime of his career but instead, he has been left to rot on the sidelines.
And entering the final year of his contract at the Emirates, which has been the probable source of all Arsenal's problems, it is clear his future is away from north London.
Mesut Ozil continues to be left out at Arsenal
That became abundantly clear when Arteta did not even include the World Cup winner in his 25-man Europa League squad.
But despite his continued absence from the first-team, Ozil had a message for Arteta on Twitter after revealing a throwback video of the two when the Spaniard just took over at Arsenal.
Arteta signed as the Gunners manager just before 2020 kicked off and, initially, it looked like Ozil had a spot in his first-team.
Predecessors Unai Emery and Freddie Ljungberg had no time for the former Real Madrid star.
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But he flourished in the first few matches under Arteta, where he looked like he could relaunch his career at the Emirates.
Ozil clearly sought out the tweet, which was posted on March 10, while he quote-retweeted it, captioned: "#startof2020 #throwback #M1O#YaGunnersYa."
How this season will play out for the midfielder remains to be seen but it looks likely that he will run down his contract after turning down a move from Saudi Arabia.
And that could mean a whole year without playing football, with Arteta yet to shift his opinion on the German.
It would mean a further £350,000-a-week contract drained from the club's coffers, while Arsenal legend Martin Keown reckons they must do everything they can to get him out in January.
“One assumes that Arteta would’ve given him an opportunity and he’s not really happy with Ozil’s work ethic," Keown said during an appearance on talkSPORT.
“He’s not someone the others can learn off. I actually think he’s got a good heart, because of what he does for charity, but when he questions giving up a percentage of his wage which affects everyone else, I don’t think it’s his place to do that. He needs to fall in line.
“If you think of the money it’s costing Arsenal… £18million-a-year, that the equivalent of the interest payments when they took out a loan on the Emirates Stadium.
“That’s how restrictive that has been. They need to cut their losses and pay him off.
“It sends a message to the group, creates a new culture, and allows them to move on, because at the moment it has become unhealthy.”


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A country music star leaves it all behind to get back to his roots and find his way back to what he really loves. What he doesn’t expect to find – is true love.
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Retrofitting concrete with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wrap has been considered as an effective method to compensate for the loss of the compressive strength of the concrete at an elevated temperature. This paper presents a study on the axial compressive behavior of heat-damaged steel fiber-reinforced concrete strengthened with carbon FRP (CFRP) wraps. To this effect, steel fibers were added to two concrete mixtures with volume fractions of 0.5% and 1%. The effect of full and partial wrapping with CFRP composites on the compressive behavior of the heated concrete was examined. A stress–strain model was also proposed to predict the behavior of CFRP-confined post heated steel fiber-reinforced concrete. It was found that heated concrete wrapped with CFRP layers exhibits a higher compressive strength, peak axial strain, maximum volumetric strain, toughness and relative energy absorption than that of unwrapped concrete. The results also showed that the exposure of concrete to the heat leads to a slight decrease in the ascending and descending slopes of the axial stress–strain relationship. The comparison between the model predictions and experimental results revealed that the proposed model accurately predicts the axial stress-axial strain and axial stress-lateral strain of the heated concrete. These results are promising and demonstrate the benefits of full and partial FRP wrapping in the development of high-performance structural members subjected to an elevated temperature.
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The Wildlife Trusts have long campaigned for ambitious laws for nature, and we welcome the new Environment Bill and its ambition. We hope this long-awaited Bill drives real action to tackle the nature crisis head on.
The perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your love bug! Starting from just £3 a month a Joint Membership is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Buy today and you will receive an E-gift certificate to give to your loved one on Friday. Gift certificate option one – I thought you’d like something different this Valentine’s Day… […]
Today the government gave the green light to the High Speed 2 rail project, without even acknowledging the devastating impact on the hundreds of precious wild places and the wildlife that depends on them – that lie in the path of the route. The Wildlife Trusts recently published a report evidencing the vast scale of […]
Today a letter from The Wildlife Trusts, signed by over 66,000 people will be delivered to 10 Downing Street highlighting the huge risks that HS2 poses to the environment.
We really welcome today’s news that MSA Extra have withdrawn their application to develop a major motorway service area on Smithy Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland and Local Wildlife Site near J35 of the M1.
As part of the Heritage Funded Sheffield Lakeland partnership the woodland team at Sheffield City Council are tackling the legacy of unproductive conifer plantations by clear felling and replanting with species of tree that will result in a richer and more resilient woodland landscape. Working with Yorkshire Water and Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Sheffield […]
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts today reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature. ‘What’s the damage? Why HS2 will cost nature too much’ is the most comprehensive assessment of the environmental damage that HS2 will cause. It assesses the broad […]
The project was made possible thanks to an award of £20,000 from Viridor Credits Environmental Company, through the Landfill Communities Fund, which funded a year-long programme of works to improve the ancient semi-natural woodland on the nature reserve for migrant bird species such as pied flycatcher, spotted flycatcher and redstart. Careful thinning of the woodland, […]
Life on the Farm session for KS1&2 Book a Life on the Farm session with us before the end of March and we will reimburse your travel costs. Visit a working dairy farm and find out what daily life looks like on the farm through an informative tour and a pupil-led ‘Interview with a Farmer’ activity. Gain an […]
Following on from the successful ‘Data for Nature’ project, which focussed on developing a robust monitoring scheme for the Trust’s nature reserves, this new project will work to expand Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trusts monitoring scheme to measure biodiversity at a landscape scale. Thanks to a £127,800 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and […]


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This research was conducted as there are limited studies on feed budgeting with grazing crops for ewes in late pregnancy and lactation.
The key takeaways from this abstract include:
- Young crops are highly digestible (>80% dry matter digestibility, DMD) with a high energy density (>12 MJ/kg DM)
- Quality and time of feed availability also coincide with the high nutrient requirements of ewes in late pregnancy and lactation
- Much lower level of feed on offer than would be required with traditional pastures (<500 kg DM/ha) -> potential to increase whole-farm stocking rates and/or reduce fetal mortality, increase lamb birthweight and survival and improve lifetime production
- Pregnancy and lactation are also periods of increased susceptibility to metabolic disturbances. The composition of young crops increases this susceptibility. Most young crops (except canola) also have a tetany index >2.2, indicating a high risk of grass tetany
- Grazing young crops in areas with a history of selenium, copper, iodine and cobalt deficiency will increase susceptibility to deficiency by increasing growth and feed intake.

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2016 Camaro brings back 500 jobs at Lansing plant
LANSING – Lansing's Grand River Assembly plant will resume a second shift of 500 jobs in late summer once work begins on the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro, also known as the Camaro Six.
General Motors Co. said in a press release Thursday morning that Camaro Six production is part of a $175 million investment for tooling and new equipment for the muscle car at the plant.
GM will recall the 450 hourly employees who were laid off from the Grand River plant in January after the second shift was cut. Once the automaker determines how many positions are left unfilled, it will begin the hiring process. Most of the laid of employees picked up jobs at plants in Delta Township and Flint.
Facility improvements planned at the Grand River plant include three new paint systems for Camaro-specific colors: Summit White, Bright Yellow and Red Hot. The investment also includes installation of two robotic framers, which allow better dimensional control to provide a more precise drive experience.
The Camaro Six was introduced on Detroit's Belle Isle on May 16. GM hasn't revealed a retail price, but said it will be available in dealerships by the end of this year.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said in a statement that preparations for full-scale production of the Camaro is a new high point in the more than two decades of partnership between the City of Lansing, GM and United Autoworkers.
"We build the best cars in the world right here in Lansing, and we're delighted to welcome the 2016 Chevy Camaro to the Lansing-made family of great automobiles," Bernero said.
Thursday's news, along with other announcements over the last four weeks, account for nearly $2.8 billion of the $5.4 billion that GM plans to invest in U.S. facilities over the next three years.
Scott Whybrew, GM's North American manufacturing manager, said in a statement the investments will help the Camaro Six build on the high-quality reputation the muscle car's previous generations had.
The Grand River plant employs 1,292 workers; 1,121 are paid hourly on the one shift operation.
Chevrolet debuted its first Camaro on Sept. 29, 1966. It was offered in two body styles: sport coupe and convertible.
"These investments in the Lansing plants are proof of the teams' quality commitment, to put the customer at the center of everything we do!" Whybrew said.
A Camaro model hasn't been made in the U.S. since the early 1990s. The fifth-generation Camaro was built at GM's Oshawa (Ontario) Assembly plant in Canada. GM announced this month that more than 500,000 of them have been sold since mid-2009.
United Autoworkers Vice President Cindy Estrada said in a statement Lansing should take pride in the work that will be done because UAW members have built vehicles in the community for over 100 years.
"As we help prepare for the launch of the all-new Camaro, we are pleased to continue our tradition of producing quality cars that we love to craft and build and our customers love to drive," Estrada said.
In addition to Camaro production plans, General Motors announced last month a $520 million investment for tooling and equipment to support future new vehicles at its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant, which makes the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse.


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This Week’s Odd Ads in St. Cloud’s “FREE” Craiglist Category [PHOTOS]
You never know what you may find on Craiglist.
Like free stuff? Here's some of the oddest things listed as free on Craiglist in the St. Cloud area:
If you like your music on cassette, then Mike's got a bunch of (mostly Christian) tapes for you! From Michael W. Smith and Don Francisco to David Meece and Promise Keepers, these are sure to be a blast to the past!
Taken up woodworking in 2020? Mike (cassette tape Mike?) has a bunch of woodworking magazines from titles such as WOOD, ShopNotes, Woodsmith, Handyman. If nothing else, they'll make for good bonfire starter materials this fall. They're in St. Stephen if you want them.
We're not really sure what you can do with acorns (eat them? plant them? feed them to your...squirrels?). But if you need some, someone in St. Cloud has four buckets worth they raked up.
Ready for a place of your own but can't afford it? Well, you're in luck! A listing in Little Falls is giving away, a camper, a trailer home, an outhouse/storage shed combo and a woodshed all for FREE! They're in rough shape (the wall of something...maybe the outhouse...looks like it's splattered in blood...or maybe paint), but they're yours if you want them! First come, first served.
What's a Minnesotan in the Land of 10,000 Lakes without a boat? That's like a cowboy in Oklahoma without a horse. Koronis Ministries south of Paynesville has a sailboat they're giving away for free. More accurately, it's a potential sailboat -- most of the wood is rotted, but the fiberglass hull looks good still, the listing says. If you're a real DIY kind of person, here's a great fixer-upper project for you!
Check out the full listing of Craigslist items listed for free in the St. Cloud area here.
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Three Minnesota felons charged with voter fraud
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Lismore woman charged with assault
WORTHINGTON — Cara Knisley, 38, Lismore, is charged with fourth-degree assault of emergency medical personnel, a felony, following an alleged incident in early April. According to court documents, the Worthington Police Department was requested to help monitor a patient in the emergency...
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WORTHINGTON — Maria Elida Daberkow, 45, of Sioux Falls, S.D., made her first appearance in Nobles County District Court Tuesday morning. Daberkow is charged with one count of financial transaction card fraud, a felony, and theft of property less than $500, a misdemeanor. According...
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Dearmond charged with third-degree burglary
WORTHINGTON — Cameron Dearmond, 27, formerly of Michigan, pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon to four charges relating to a break-in at...
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Pederson charged with felony
WORTHINGTON — Casey James Pederson, 29, of Marshall, made his initial appearance in Nobles County District Court this week to face two felony...
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Worthington man appears in criminal sexual conduct case
WORTHINGTON — Luis Garcia-Ortiz, 53, of Worthington, made his first appearance in Nobles County District Court Tuesday to face 12 felony counts of criminal sexual conduct relating to alleged incidents involving his daughter from 1999-2008. According to court documents, the victim...
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Former Worthington woman found guilty in attempted poisoning
BEATRICE, Neb. — Amanda J. Nelson, formerly of Worthington, was sentenced last week in Gage County Court in Nebraska for second-degree assault, a Class III felony. Nelson was found guilty of attempting to poison her boyfriend’s mother. According to court documents, in June 2015,...
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Opening day of testimony in third trial of Josue Fraga
MARSHALL — The third trial of Josue Robles Fraga got underway Monday morning following a week of jury selection. Fraga is charged with five...
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Xanaxay charged with felony DWI
WORTHINGTON — Steven Xanaxay, 26, of Worthington, has been charged with first-degree DWI, a felony, and driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross misdemeanor, following an alleged incident Jan. 2. According to court documents, a Worthington police officer...
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Leota man charged with drug possession
WORTHINGTON — Justin Henry Vis, 34, of Leota, appeared in Nobles County District Court Tuesday morning on a felony charge of fifth-degree drug possession. According to court records, Vis was stopped in mid-October after a Nobles County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed Vis’ brake light...
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Agwa makes initial appearance in theft case
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Worthington man pleads guilty to drug, domestic assault charges
WORTHINGTON — Martin Carlos Lopez, 33, Worthington, pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to eight felonies ranging from violation of a domestic...
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Worthington man charged with vehicle theft
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Woman allegedly took more than $140K from employer
DETROIT LAKES — A Detroit Lakes woman is accused of taking advantage of her office manager job to give herself double paychecks and unearned overtime, forge company checks, misuse company credit cards, and secretly direct company funds into three private bank accounts she set up...
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STEVE OLSON: INSIDE OUT
Saturday October 27th, 2012 – Saturday December 1st, 2012
OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, October 27th, 7 to 10 PM
West Hollywood, October 27th - Hadid Gallery presents INSIDE OUT, an exhibition bySteve Olson.
Hadid Gallery will soon highlight artist Steve Olson. Olson became well known as a pro skateboarder in the 70’s and 80’s and established himself as a character in the L.A. and San Francisco Punk Rock scene.
With this new collection Olson is bringing in Post Modern work that embeds narrative themes: capitalism, pop culture, social decadence and modern platitudes all with his drive of primal punk style!
Olson’s work is best described in his own words:
“My Art gives contemporary art a juvenile delinquent phase. It’s self-made style icons gleefully trashed conventions of beauty and society while pick pocketing from the coolest underground styles and believes of the previous centuries…”
– Steve Olson
A collaboration of tightly strung imagery, layered texture, decomposed material and a distracting relationship of art, language, and his person tale behind his work gives it a cultural relevance that is extremely current. Hadid Gallery is pleased to be showing Steve Olson's show Inside Out, not just an art show but an experience.

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Since pretty much the day it was announced, Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds has drawn comparisons with Fallout on a constant basis. Which makes a lot of sense- the game’s being headed up by the two people who created Fallout, it’s being developed by the team that developed Fallout: New Vegas, it has a similar choice-driven approach, and it’s an RPG/FPS hybrid in terms of its combat.
Obsidian’s Senior Narrative Designer Carrie Patel recently spoke about these similarities in an interview with DualShockers. As per Patel, The Outer Worlds very much has the Fallout DNA – which is something that Obsidian themselves have spoken of before as well – and it’s something that players will be able to pinpoint quite easily- but she also clarifies that there’s more to the game beyond those similarities, and that after all is said and sone, with The Outer Worlds, Obsidian are creating something that is completely new and distinct.
“People will definitely see the DNA of a game like New Vegas in this,” she said. “We have a lot of developers on our team who worked on New Vegas previously. Obviously, Tim and Leonard worked on the original Fallout games. The semi-open worlds, the open approach to completing and achieving quests, the flexible and player-driven storyline, that’s all stuff that you can see in our DNA that also exists in games like New Vegas. But in terms of the IP, we’re definitely creating something new and I think players will recognize The Outer Worlds as something pretty distinct.”
But what exactly is it that separates it from Fallout? As per Patel, The Outer Worlds’ structure, its extensive role playing mechanics, and its build variety are all things that Obsidian have always done, and don’t necessarily harken back to Fallout.
“The general approach to having multiple paths and multiple solutions through content–to accommodating various playstyles, whether it’s accommodating players who build very strong dialogue characters or very stealthy characters, someone who’s very strong in combat–some of that is maybe the inevitable result of having a game with those sort of playstyles enabled,” she said. “In our case, this isn’t an open world in the same style as Fallout, but a semi-open world, first-person RPG with strong FPS elements.
“It’s easy to see those similarities but the things we’ve wanted to apply, which are things we’ve practiced at the studio on a number of our games, are accommodating a variety of player builds, giving the player a sort of blank slate for role-playing so that they can really create the character that they want to experience the world with, and putting them in a position to drive the story and to play the game they’d like to.”
The Outer Worlds is out on October 25th for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version of the game was also recently announced.