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Sept 06, Colombo: Representatives from international donor agencies providing development aid to Sri Lanka said they are ready to extend their fullest support to Sri Lanka's efforts to achieve goals of development and reconciliation.
This was stated during a meeting between the President Maithripala Sirisena and the representatives of the donor agencies held at the President's Residence last night (05).
Representatives of several donor agencies including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) met with the President.
The President expressing his appreciation for the long-term assistance given to the development of Sri Lanka by the international financial institutions said Sri Lanka hopes to enhance this assistance further through a broad spectrum of sectors.
The President highlighting the development programs implemented in the country by the government, said his objective is to bring about equal development in all nine provinces of the country in order to ensure equal benefits to all the people in the country.
The President said the government is giving priority to develop the North and East areas that were destroyed due to the war and to provide those people with development rights as well.
He said the government is looking forward to the assistance of international agencies for the government's many infrastructure development projects such as providing drinking water.
The President also noted that the government is doing a great deal of work to eradicate poverty in the country declaring a year of poverty alleviation and requested the support of all donor institutions.
President Sirisena apprised the donor agencies that 88 percent of the resettlement of IDPs in the North and East has already been completed and the government is expediting the resettlement of remaining 12 percent.
He said the government has paid special attention and launched several programs to find solutions to the problems of unemployment among the youth in the North and the East, as well as to control the drug menace.
President Sirisena said the support of the people's representatives in the North and East is essential to successfully implement these development projects and his expectation is to bring all of them together to achieve the objectives of development and reconciliation.
The President mentioning that he received the interim report of the Office on the Missing Persons (OMP) that was established to look into the disappearances, said steps will be taken to appoint a cabinet subcommittee to implement the recommendations of the OMP report.
He also requested the representatives to assist the Government in its efforts to provide the welfare benefits to the families of the disappeared.
The President also recalled the government's commitment to build a clean state system, eradicating fraud and corruption.
Meanwhile, the new permanent Resident Coordinator of the United Nations to Sri Lanka Ms. Hanaa Singer called on the President at the President's House yesterday (5th) evening.
Secretary to the President Udaya R. Seneviratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga and other officials were present at the meeting.

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THE devastating floods sweeping the length and breadth of the country have caused more damage to life, property and livelihood than the 2010 floods.
Preliminary assessments put the total cost of physical losses around $11 billion this year and overall economic losses close to about 3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
However, this disaster will definitely take a 3pc chunk out of the projected growth rate of 5pc, with authorities not expecting more than 2pc growth after the floods.
The sum total of damages may vary at the end of the Damage and Needs Assessment, when another, albeit weaker rainfall system hits the country next week.
In 2010, the losses to physical infrastructure amounted to $9.5-10bn and the overall economic impact stood at about 2pc of the GDP, as the country’s growth rate fell to 2.4pc against a target of 4.5pc.
At the time, almost 20 million people were displaced and about 50,000 sq kms were submerged. However, the damage assessment in rupees was around Rs850bn ($10bn) in 2010, compared to over Rs2.5 trillion ($11bn) this year.
According to data put together by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the number of the affected population this year has exceeded 33 million already – 33,046,329 to be precise – over 80 districts across Pakistan, except Azad Jammu and Kashmir which remained mostly unaffected this year.
The overall rains between July and August, according to officials in the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), have been about 208pc above-normal.
However, as compared to 2010, river flows are significantly lower and reservoir storages even fewer amid limited rainfall in the catchment areas.
Editorial: Impact on industry
Another peculiar feature of this year’s rain and floods has been the localised cloud bursts in unusual areas and plains, rather than riverine flooding that occurs in mountains and catchment areas of major reservoirs. “The most astonishing thing this year was that in the catchments of eastern rivers in Kashmir, the rainfall was 5pc below normal”, a senior PMD official said, explaining that this was the reason that Mangla Dam was still at less than 50pc of its storage capacity and would not be filled to capacity this year – something that would pose a challenge in the coming Rabi crop season.
The monsoon rains are usually driven by westerly waves from the Bay of Bengal, moving through India towards the northeastern or southern parts of the country. But this year, consecutive systems mostly moved further west and vast amounts of rain fell in parts of Balochistan, which lies outside the range of the normal monsoon and receives most of its rainfall in the winter months.
PMD weather pundits attribute this to climatic change, as pressure patterns and weather conditions are affecting monsoon currents as well, but they are still reluctant to publicly comment without having a detailed data analysis and scientific study to back this claim.
They, however, agree that the frequency and quantity of extreme weather conditions are definitely expanding to new areas in Pakistan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faced the brunt of the devastation in 2010, with almost 90pc of all 1,985 deaths occurring there. Besides, damages to housing, roads, bridges and other infrastructure were caused by a combination of cloud bursts and the westerly monsoon in the catchment areas of the Indus and Kabul rivers, which also affected the Chenab zone.
This year, however, the magnitude of cloud bursts was high, resulting in massive devastation in Sindh, Balochistan and KP, but river flows remained on the lower side.
In 2010, river flows were so high that ‘high’ to ‘very high floods’ continued for weeks from upstream Tarbela dam to Kotri barrage and below, but this year, ‘very high flood’ was recorded at Nowshera for a couple of days, while all other recording points remained ‘normal’ to ‘very high’.
Officials suggest that Wapda’s gauging system was wiped away on August 26 when 350,000 cusecs hit Nowshera, which crossed the 602,000 cusec mark at Attock, while another 260,000 cusecs flow broke through the bays and destroyed heavy machinery, which resulted in damages to the headworks.
Yet, these flows are almost 13pc lower than the 10-year average, showing that most of the flooding was caused by hill torrents, to the extent of 8-10 million acre feet. As a result, about 17MAF of water has gone downstream Kotri since the start of Kharif season on April 1, yet the total storage at major reservoirs is still less than 9.5MAF against a capacity of about 13.5MAF – meaning that around 30pc of reservoir capacity remains un-utilised.
As a consequence of this inundation, cotton, which is the mainstay of exports and a major Kharif crop, is estimated to have lost almost half (5.5 million bales) of its current year’s target of 11 million bales. The destruction of roads and physical infrastructure coupled with crop losses has already sent prices of perishable items skyrocketing.
But when the 2010 floods hit, they coincided with high commodity rates, particularly oil prices which rose to to $125 per barrel from $80. Likewise, the current floods have also hit the country when it the population is already braving historic inflationary pressures and international commodity prices.
Published in Dawn, September 2nd, 2022

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Fire crews were called to help at a crash scene in Newport News Monday night.
Images tweeted by the fire department just before 8 p.m. show a vehicle on its side on Warwick Blvd. near the intersection of Atkinson Way.
Crews had to cut the driver out of the vehicle to free him, but he escaped the crash with only minor injuries, according to fire officials.
There is no word what caused the accident.


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Eminence Capital and VCA Antech, Inc.
Eminence Capital lowered its position in VCA (WOOF) during 3Q14. The stock accounts for 1.95% of the total portfolio—down from 3.01% of the fund’s 2Q14 portfolio.
Overview of VCA
VCA is a North American animal healthcare company. It provides veterinary and diagnostic testing services. VCA supports veterinary care. It sells diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical technology products and related services to veterinarians. It provides online and print communications, education, and information. It also provides the veterinary community with analytical marketing solutions. The company has two reportable segments:
- Animal Hospital segment – operates the largest network of freestanding, full-service animal hospitals. The hospitals offer a range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals. On September 30, the animal hospital network consisted of 622 animal hospitals in 41 US states and four Canadian provinces.
- Laboratory segment – operates the largest network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories. The laboratories provide sophisticated testing and consulting services. The services are used by veterinarians to detect, diagnosis, evaluate, monitor, treat, and prevent diseases and other conditions that affect animals. On September 30, the laboratory network consisted of 59 laboratories serving all 50 US states and certain areas in Canada.
New $1.4 billion credit facility
During the quarter, VCA completed the refinancing of its Senior Credit Facility. The new facility provides for $600 million in senior term notes. It also provides an additional $800 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds from the facility will be used to accelerate the acquisition program and to repurchase shares.
Share repurchase authorization up to $400 million
During the quarter, VCA repurchased 2.3 million shares for $88.7 million. It completed the entire $125 million share repurchase. It was previously authorized by the board of directors. The board authorized an additional $400 million share repurchase.
VCA’s revenue increased 7.7% year-over-year, or YoY, to $499.6 million. Diluted earnings per share, or EPS, was down 31% YoY. It reached $0.31 per share. During the quarter, it had an impairment charge of $0.20 per share. The charge was related to the write-down of goodwill and other long-lived assets in Vetstreet’s business. It took $0.01 per share of expenses as a result of refinancing the credit facility in August. It also took $0.04 of amortization expenses. Excluding these charges, non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) adjusted earnings per diluted common share increased 19.1% to $0.56.
The Animal Hospital segment saw same-store revenue growth of 4.1%. During the quarter, VCA acquired 13 independent animal hospitals. They had combined annual revenue of $26 million.
Lower 2014 guidance
VCA expects adjusted EPS, excluding amortization, to be$0.35–$0.37.
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Suspension and Steering Parts for the Toyota Tacoma
The suspension of a Toyota Tacoma serves to support the vehicles handling on the road and the quality of the ride. The suspension must be tuned to not only maintain proper traction with the roads surface but also to also cushion the vehicle and passengers from surface forces.How does the suspension work in a vehicle?
The suspension in a Toyota Tacoma maximizes the friction between the road and the tires, provides stable steering and handling, and imparts comfort to the passengers. When the wheels pass over an imperfection in the road, they acquire vertical acceleration. The suspension needs to absorb the energy of this vertical acceleration and prevent it from reaching the body of the vehicle. The main items to consider when tuning your vehicles suspension are:
- Cornering: This is the ability of the vehicle to move on a curved path. The suspension, using the rear and front shocks and other components, transfers the cars weight from the higher side to the lower side of the car during a turn.
- Road isolation: This is the method of isolating the energy from the vehicles movements over road imperfections. The suspension, through the use of shocks, struts, linkages, and other components, will dissipate this energy.
- Road handling: Road handling describes how well the vehicle maintains contact with the surface of the road when moving in a straight line or during directional changes. The suspension lessens the transfer of weight from side to side and front to rear to provide a smooth ride.
The suspension system has many parts that all work together, including:
- Wheels and tires: The wheels and tires absorb small bumps in the road.
- Springs: Springs absorb the energy from large bumps.
- Shocks and struts: The motion from the springs is redirected by the shocks and struts.
- Linkages: Linkages are connecting pieces that work together to keep the front and rear wheels in place.
- Bushings, bearings, and joints: These components connect the linkages to each other and the other parts of the suspension system.
- Steering systems: All steering systems contain linkages, joints, and some sort of steering box, which is the mechanical device that transmits the steering wheel motion to the cars wheels.
- Hydraulic power steering: This type of power steering uses high-pressure fluid to assist in turning the wheels.
- Electric power steering: Electric power-steering systems include sensors, wires, and motors.
Yes, you can lift the suspension of a Toyota Tacoma, a Toyota Cruiser, and many other vehicles with a lift kit or separate suspension parts that will raise the height of the vehicle. This can help with driving in off-road conditions, leveling the vehicle, and giving you a better view of the road. Suspension and steering parts for Toyota Tacoma vehicles can be bought on eBay Motors.Content provided for informational purposes only. eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota.


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The discovery of loss, return to the house of the missing person, spouses and children, revealing the evidence, the secret things are obvious, to see the end of the night and the beginning of the day of sorrow and grief, fear and distress left behind; joy and happiness signify.
In the dream it is daytime to see her salvation from all kinds of anxiety and worry; sign is a lovely wife, a cute filial.
Light is good.
In the dream, the rising of the day to the human beings means to get rid of sorrow and sorrow. Day dreaming, renewing beautiful dresses, beautiful saints, evidence evuzu acquaintance, disclosure of hidden things, the escape of those who are in prison and the point of the disappearance of the people. You also have the right to "NIGHT".

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The wannabe social reformer leaves behind a Britain much more badly broken than the one he inherited
Image: Number 10
David Cameron genuinely believes that he’s one of the good guys.
That’s why he bounced on to the front line of politics in 2005 with promises to mend a broken Britain, to build a big society and to fight for modern, compassionate conservatism.
And it’s why he returned to the themes of equality, opportunity and life chances in last year’s Conservative conference speech — laying the groundwork for a legacy he thought he would have a few more years to build.
Instead, he leaves Downing Street several years earlier than he planned, and leaves Britain much more badly broken than he found it.
The reason for his inglorious end — Cameron’s tragic flaw— is quite clear. He has consistently made impossible promises, arrogantly believing that he could achieve anything he set his mind to.
Here are the three most damning of those promises.
Eliminating the deficit
David Cameron’s dreams of social reform were killed by the financial crisis in 2008.
Like Barack Obama, as soon as Cameron took office the immediate challenge of keeping the economy afloat took priority over everything else.
However, while Obama took a traditional Keynesian approach with targeted public investment, Cameron, with George Osborne, opted for austerity and dogmatic commitment to an unnecessary goal — balancing the books.
Not only have Cameron an Osborne failed in their attempt to balance the books by 2020; the attempt has also reinforced the image of the Tories as the nasty party, and Cameron as their nasty leader.
Over six years, government cuts have been devastating for poor communities, for the disabled, for schools and universities, for the NHS, for women and people of colour, and for younger generations.
Despite a few flagship social policy achievements — most notably the introduction of equal marriage — Cameron will not be remembered as a social progressive, but as a nasty Conservative who attacked the most vulnerable.
Cutting net migration to ‘the tens of thousands’
Cameron made this promise back in 2010, and has clung to it despite its manifest impossibility and destructive political effects.
The Leave campaign was right — it would be impossible to guarantee immigration of less than one hundred thousand while Britain remained in the EU.
What Cameron refused to acknowledge—even as the Leavers scored victory after victory in the debate over immigration—was that this was an absurd and arbitrary target, one that likely couldn’t be met either inside or outside the EU.
This problem will not now go away. Research has shown that Britain must accept a degree of free movement in order to remain in the single market.
On the other hand, slashing immigration by half and leaving the single market would create huge economic and fiscal pressures, as well as creating huge staff shortages and skills gaps.
What’s more, Cameron’s promise and his incessant scaremongering about the effects of immigration have done untold damage to Britain’s social fabric, provided justification to the nastiest elements on the Right, and left millions of immigrants and people of colour vulnerable to violence and prejudice.
Of course, Cameron’s immigration policy has been managed and driven forward by his home secretary, and now successor, Theresa May.
Will she now recognise the catastrophic failure of his approach and change course on immigration?
The EU referendum
There’s no way around it. Just as Tony Blair will be remembered for Iraq, David Cameron will be remembered for taking Britain out of Europe.
The narrative is already well-established. To smooth out tensions with the Right flank of his party, Cameron promised a referendum that, in his arrogance just after winning an unexpected majority, he could not conceive of losing.
During the referendum campaign, as he warned about likely recessions and possible wars, he was repeatedly asked why — if the risks were so great — he had called the referendum at all.
He still hasn’t provided a straight answer to that question, and so we should keep asking it.
Brexit has already done vast damage to the British economy and emboldened the worst, most racist and abusive segments of society.
These effects will continue, and will get worse, in the years ahead. And while blame must be apportioned to a wide range of political actors, Cameron should neither be forgotten or forgiven.
At Tony Blair’s final PMQs, Cameron led the opposition in a standing ovation.
Now, as he prepares for his own swan song, the prime minister probably shouldn’t expect the same.
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RevLifter announced securing £3.3 million in series A funding backed Gresham House Ventures and Maven Capital Partners.
RevLifter, a London, UK-based SAAS developer of a B2B platform powering e-commerce deals, announced the completion of a £3.3 million ($4.4M) series A funding round.
Gresham House and Maven each invest £1.5 million, alongside a commitment from existing investors.
The investment will support the rapid expansion of the business in the US, in EMEA and APAC, as well as target industries such as finance and utilities.
RevLifter, founded in by CEO Simon Bird, developed technology that is sold to corporate clients looking to setup a deals personalisation platform. The tool helps e-commerce businesses eradicate wastage associated with blanket promotions by offering real-time, hyper-personalised deals that improve online browsing conversion rates and encourage higher spend per customer. Current customers in the retail and telecoms space include Harvey Nichols, Very, Currys PC World, AT&T, BT Broadband and EE.
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14th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest
On my first morning at the national park, i was up to capture the sunrise. The sunrise wasn't spectacular, but i waited. I noticed a nice layer of fog formed through the mountains. I walked around a little bit and found a spot to capture path of the fog.
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By Chukwuma Nnaji
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Phd has received with profound grief, the news of the sudden death of the State Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr. Banaebi Edward Ogba who passed on yesterday in Umuahia.
The Governor expressed deep sadness at the demise of a man he referred to as “a gentleman officer” who carried out his duties with utmost dedication and devotion.
Governor Ikpeazu recalls that as a member of the State Security Committee, the Late Comptroller made very useful and incisive contributions during the deliberations of the Committee which went a long way to assisting the State Government in managing issues around security of lives and property in the State.
The Governor sends his personal condolences and those of the Government and People of Abia State to the family of the Late Comptroller and the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service, while praying God to accept his soul and comfort the family.

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Doctors trained in the country more likely to stay
Professor Ben Freedman of Sydney University says a study has shown medical students who train for one year at a rural clinical school are more likely to take an internship in a rural area.
Dr Daniel Stewart has chosen to work in Dubbo after undertaking training in the area.
Rural Doctors Association CEO Jenny Johnson says its too early to say whether rural clinical schools are more effective than other methods at attracting doctors to work in the country.
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What is a simple explanation of "Sonnet 10"?
I tend to think the sonnet is a snapshot into an argument between a man and a woman.
The ups and downs of the relationship have taken their toll on the couple yet the man still has great affection for the woman.
He appears to love her so much that he (still) wants to have kids with her.
The sonnet is about procreation. The child is a product of a man and woman's love. Procreation is also a way to ensure that the man and woman would survive in the future. The child is an image or extension of the couple.Make thee another self, for love of me, That beauty still may live in thine or thee.
- Sonnet 10, lines 12-14

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KEY SCRIPTURE: Matthew 26:63 KJV “But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God” ,he went on and spoke.
The Lord was being tried at the palace of the high priest. Various people came to accuse Him. The bible said their accusations was false. How did the Lord react to these accusations? He did not answer a word. He kept His peace. The only thing that made Him talk was the fact that the high priest, said, ‘I adjure thee by the living God that thou tell us whether, thou be the son of the living God? ‘This statement which is true ,that is, He is the Son of God, and secondly the fact that ,he adjured Him by the authority of the living God.
Why did the Lord keep quiet and did not say anything to them? What they were saying was all lies. Lies are satanic confessions that needs no reaction, because they are not true. The second reason why the Lord did not react to their lies was that He was not supposed to defend Himself, so he would fulfill the scripture in Isa 53:7, which says,” He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” Here we see in the scriptures that, it was prophesied long time ago that he would keep His mouth shut when been tried.
What do we learn from His example? When we are accused falsely, ask yourself does this accusation
has any legal implications that I need to speak to the issues. If there is no such legal implications, you may refuse to comment on the accusations since there is no truth in them. If you wish to say something, then just say, it is not true or give your version of the case, and leave it as such.
There have been some children of God who tried defending themselves over such matters, and ended in very bad and swearing words. Remember, your yes must be yes, and your no must be no. On such occasions your untactfulness in proving your innocence can lead to strive. You must not strive as a child of God.2Timothy 2:24 KJV” And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, “TRUTH is like a lion, it would always defend itself.
THOUGHT: STRIVE IS DEFENDING YOURSELF, NOT THE TRUTH, FOR TRUTH NEEDS NO ONE TO DEFEND IT.
Matthew 5:37 KJV” But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
2 Timothy 2:24 KJV “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient”,
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NPA’s suspended officials indicted
Several suspended officials of the National Port Authority or NPA, including Managing Director Matilda Parker, have been indicted formally for economic sabotage, theft of property and criminal conspiracy.
Those indicted along with suspended NPA Managing Director Parker are and her suspended team of officials, including Christina Kpabar-Paelay, comptroller Mr. Deneah M. Flomo and a sole proprietor of Denmar Enterprise, Mr. Deneah M. Flomo.
Defendants Parker and Paelay allegedly conspired with co-defendants Flomo and his Denmar Enterprise to defraud government of US$837,950 between July 2011 and December 2012.
They allegedly designed a criminal scheme in which co-defendants Parker and Paelay awarded two “sole source” contracts without the approval of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission or PPCC to defendants Flomo and his Denmar Enterprise.
The alleged contracts were aimed at awarding defendants Flomo and his Denmar Enterprise the removal of wrecks from the Port of Greenville and the provision of security consultancy at the ports of Monrovia, Buchanan and Greenville on behalf of the NPA.
The contracts allegedly valued US$500,000 and US$300,000 respectively, with claims of fraudulent payments of funds from the accounts of the NPA to co-defendant Flomo for their personal use and benefits.
Prosecutors claim in the indictment that defendants Flomo and his Denmar Enterprise did not possess expertise in regards to the contracts awarded, and that he and his enterprise did not render the services to the NPA under the contracts worth US$800,000.
However, the indictment insisted that co-defendants Matilda Parker and Christina Paelay knowingly conspired with Flomo and his enterprise to evade procurement processes and violated the PPCC Act by sourcing Flomo and his enterprise, as well as awarding the two contracts to remove wrecks from the Greenville Port and provision of security consultancy as purported Recognized Security Organization or RSO.
The wreck removal contract entered into by defendants Parker and Paelay allegedly valued US$500,000, and co-defendant Flomo allegedly signed the contract, claiming that he was “wreck engineer,” prosecutors said.
Prosecutors also claimed to establish that defendant Flomo did not own a firm with experience and qualification in the wreck removal and that the so-called Wreck Removal Firm did not have the required approval of the designated authority to undertake such a task so crucial to Liberia’s development agenda.
Defendant Flomo allegedly admitted to the Liberia Anti-corruption Commission or LACC investigation that he was only a high school graduate, and that he was not a wreck engineer. The defendant allegedly confessed that he never conducted any port facility security assistance; neither did he ever remove any wreck from the port of Greenville.


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If you have to send a loved one to a nursing home, the last thing you want to have to worry about is that a loved one being abused or neglected. In New York, a lack of oversight has led to many concerns from patients and the medical community about how nursing home patients are treated. Nursing home injuries are often caused by inadequate care by staff.
A Case of Paralysis Was Caused by Lack of Care
In one woman's story, her mother went into a nursing home by her own choice. Within three weeks, she was a paraplegic. How could something so serious happen? Neglect and medical malpractice resulted in repeated injuries and eventual paralysis.According to her claims, the woman fell due to a lack of care on the part of the nurse on staff one night. Over the next two weeks, she suffered progressive pain and deterioration. The issues were ignored. Finally, the woman's son-in-law came in to look at her. He was a surgeon and discovered her paralysis and spinal cord injury. By then, it was too late to reverse the damage.Despite reporting this to the Department of Health, the nursing home was found as having caused no harm. How could that be, when someone walked into a nursing home and was paralyzed just weeks later? That's the problem that needs to be addressed.
Nursing Home Reform Is Needed
With more oversight, these kinds of issues may not take place and could be addressed if they did. Families would more easily be able to be compensated for their suffering. Those who suffer injuries have to step forward through legal means in many cases because there is little to be achieved through the required channels without reform.
If Your Loved One Suffers Nursing Home Injuries
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President disturbed by race hate, directs AG to pursue criminal behaviour
See below full statement issued by President Irfaan Ali:
As your President, I am unequivocally committed to governing our country and our people, regardless of political affiliation or ethnic origin and I shall do that without reservation.
It deeply grieves me, therefore, when I see almost every day on social media, the degree of race baiting, racial hate and racial hostility which pervades the social media platforms. I want you to know that it is my determination to do everything within my power and to use all the laws at my disposal, to put an end to this behaviour, which can only result in dividing our country and our people.
The use of social media for the promotion of racial hate for political purpose is wholly unacceptable to me as your President and as a person, and my government will not tolerate it.
I have spoken with my Attorney General and I have directed him to ensure that the full force of our laws is employed and is applied to those who pursue this criminal behaviour.
I remind those persons guilty of this abuse of social media that freedom of expression guaranteed by our Constitution, as a fundamental right and freedom, does not relate nor extend to hate speeches or other expressions, in whatever form, capable of exciting hostility or ill-will against any person or class of persons. I further remind that such conduct, publications and utterances constitute grievous criminal offences under the Racial Hostilities, Cybercrime and other similar penal legislation and the State will not hesitate to resort to these provisions in our laws in appropriate circumstances.

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Even though I’ve traveled around the United States many times and keep fairly on top of many food culture and policy writers from there, my life and career is in Northern Europe, and I’m not totally confident I can talk about America’s eating future with any authority. That said, I think we’re seeing developments concerning the future of food that have global implications, likely to affect people in all parts of the world.
In recent years, we’ve seen the launch of several products that challenge traditional notions of what cooking and eating are about. There’s Harvard professor David Edwards’ invention Le Whaf, which lets you inhale the flavors of foods without having to worry about gaining weight; a lab-created hamburger patty that some feel portends a solution to the world’s hunger problems; and, most recently, Soylent, a meal substitute devised by a Silicon Valley software engineer that was the subject of a New Yorker piece titled “The End of Food.” Another intriguing concept within this realm of future foods is scientist Hervé This’ note by note cooking: one of the leading proponents of molecular gastronomy, This has been developing and promoting a kind of cooking that uses the constituent chemical compounds of ingredients instead of animal or plant tissues.
These efforts can be inspired simply for novelty and fun (Le Whaf), for a desire to adapt to a modern lifestyle where making food and eating it, or even leaving your home or office to buy it, might be a burden to some people (Soylent), or to prepare for disastrous scenarios where we can’t feed the planet (note à note, the lab patties).
There’s room for all manner of ideas and innovations, of course, but for me, as a person who sees the world through the lens of food culture and the pleasures of eating and cooking, I think that we can’t lose sight of the importance of deliciousness.
To explain what I mean, let’s apply my thinking to the biggest knot we need to untangle in the coming decades: how we will feed ourselves. Most would agree that we have enough food to go around. The problem is that we waste a staggering one third of the food we produce in world every year. It’s as if we’ve forgotten about the value of what we eat. Beyond that, we’re stuck in a meat-centric mentality that promotes a food system that is cost-ineffective and polluting.
How can deliciousness and pleasure help us attack that problem? I think there might be some clues in what you see happening in kitchens in my part of the world—ways of thinking that could perhaps be useful on a wider scale.
Some time ago, we decided at our restaurant that it would not only be mindful and practical to delve into the plant kingdom—to learn about and seek out all the things growing around us that people weren’t using—but also incredibly delicious. This ongoing effort has unlocked worlds of flavor to us and has been a key to this restaurant’s success. In recent years, we’ve also been exploring how to incorporate insects into our menu, as well as figuring out all the things that fermentation—a process that has given civilization such staples as bread, chocolate, wine, and coffee—can give us in the future. For us fermentation is also a way that we have transformed what used to be food waste into delicious condiments—all the off-cuts of vegetables are fashioned into vinegars or umami rich broths for instance.
The three areas I’ve just described have enormous potential: insects are protein-rich and can be a sustainable form of eating around the world, ferments can positively transform many of the things that would otherwise go to waste, and vegetation, I’d argue, has more potentials for variety and deliciousness than the habits we’ve been following for decades.
We’ve become successful not because we hammer home these philosophies to our guests. No one wants to be preached to at the dinner table, especially when they’ve gone out for a night of fun. Instead, even in a trade wrapped in so many taboos and dogmas, we’ve been able to continue on this path because we’ve convinced diners with the pleasures and surprises that can come from this work. It happens right when they taste it.
We can talk about meal substitutes and synthetic meats that will solve all of our problems, but I honestly don’t feel like any of this will stick unless it is nutritious and delicious. That’s a good thing, because I can’t imagine a worse outcome than one where our food systems face the future by turning the act of eating into something akin to filling up your car’s gas tank when it’s running low on fuel. Imagine how mechanical and joyless that would be.
René Redzepi is the chef and co-owner of Noma, the two-Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant named the Best Restaurant in the World.
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Long gone are the days when you had to visit multiple destinations to experience different things that are unique only to those regions. It’s time to take your holiday up a notch and visit Singapore! If the stunning views of Singapore Skyline from the renowned Marina Bay Sands hotel are not enough, hop on for a boat cruise near the port region for an extraordinary experience with your partner.
Looking for museums in Teban gardens? Well, the following list will help you on your journey in this serene land. Teban Gardens is known to be a resident precinct in the Jurong East region of Singapore and is located in the northern side of Pandan Reservoir. This place was initially a patch of mangrove swamp. Nearing the Sungai Pandan, this area was undertaken as a project by corporations to build the residential complexes that we see today. While you’re here, don’t forget to step into the streets of Chinatown market and witness spectacular performances by the street artists.
5 Best Museums In Teban gardens
Did you know you can make your vacation to Singapore more exciting? Check out this list of museums that will let you sneak a peek into the glorious past of this nation-state with a unique touch!
1. Kranji War Memorial
One of the notable and free places to visit in & around Yishun in Singapore is the worth visiting Kranji War Memorial that makes your tour momentous. This memorial honors men and women from the Commonwealth who had died during the World War II, while doing their duties. It is a peaceful and scenic place, where you can go and sit for hours without any interruptions. You can plan your trip with family and friends to see the 4,400 white gravestones lined up in rows here.
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2. Artspace Museum
ArtSpace Museum, which is located at the Prestige Istana Park, redefines art and lifestyles. Being a leading art club for all, anyone from anywhere can learn, enjoy and appreciate art here. It can be reached easily as it is just a 5-minutes walk away from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT. It offers flexible timing and personalized painting and drawing workshops for the art lovers to explore, learn from and enjoy.
3. Peranakan Museum
Peranakan Culture is actually one of the major South Asian hybrid communities. It consists of three cultures; namely Malay, Chinese and Indian. This museum houses some of the largest collection of this bygone hybrid of heritage and culture. Built in the year 1913 by some Chinese traders, this venue contains three stories which each house very distinctive artifacts which are related to Peranakans. Here you will get to experience museum tours which will take through the traditional Peranakan’s huge 12-day wedding complete with furniture, textiles and ancient jewelry. The tour is available in Japanese, Mandarin, English, and French languages. You can also book a private tour for your group of it contains 20 people or more.
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PM assures of rail route change to prevent displacement of Dhanusha households
PM Dahal said this in response to the concern expressed by an all-party delegation from Dhanusha district.
The delegation led by a lawmaker of Dhanusha Constituency No 7, Shatrudhan Mahato, submitted a memorandum to the PM, drawing his attention towards potential displacement of 400 households of Ward N0 8 and 9 of Mithila Municipality, if the railway was expanded as per the notice issued by the Railway Department of Jaynagar-Janakpur-Bijulpura-Bardibas section on December 22.
"The existing settlements will be displaced while expanding the railway service, so alternative would be searched," PM Dahal said.
"I will hold discussion with the Ministry of Physical Planning and Transport and Railway Department, and take initiative to resolve the problem even by coordinating with Indian Railway Department if necessary."


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The Australian winemaking industry is grateful to Leontine O'Shea, instrumental in the establishment of Mount Pleasant wines, she sent her son Maurice to France for an education in viticulture right at the outbreak of World War I, gifting him his first Hunter Valley vineyard in 1921. Mount Pleasant are now custodians of some grand old sites, a canon of small, elite blocks of vine that yield a precious range of icon wines, which represent peerless value and readily disappear before release of the following vintage...
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Greg Melick embarked on the prodigal road to gambling and booze as a mere teenager, after winning the daily double at Werribee and spending the lot on good red wine. He ultimately returned to the straight and narrow, achieving the rank of ADF Major General, Senior Law Counsel, Master Wine Judge and Officer of Australia AO. Melick now grows his own, he remains besotted with les grands vignobles de Bourgogne, the illustrious Pinot Noir of Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune. There are few places in the world, more akin to the 1er Grand Cru style of Pinot Noir, than the temperate pastures along Tasmania's River Derwent. It was here in 2002, amongst the woodland idylls of the apple isle, that Melick established Pressing Matters, a meagre four hectares of superior European clones Pinot Noir. Mr..
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Adam Marks is a chicken enthusiast. In his pursuit of the ultimate eating fowl, Marks traced a route throughout the barnyards, orchards and vineyards of La Belle France. He ultimately settled on the Harcourt Valley of greater Bendigo to establish his own agricultural concern in 2004. Succulent roasting chickens and ripe juicy apples soon gave way to a range of world class wines, which are defined by their regional eloquence, sublime excellence and bucolic grace. The Vineyard Bress is a place of pristine soils, cheerful livestock and breathtaking pastoral charm. The wines speak for themselves, crafted to the most painstaking, small batch vinification techniques. They are a powerful and articulate expression of fruit, framed by a soupcon of tannins, complexed by the disposition of vintage, terroir and clime...
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Balgownie are one of our nation's great small vineyards, pioneers of the reprise in Bendigo viticulture, with the foresight to establish vines in 1969, the first local plantings in over eighty years. Grown to terrains very near the tailings of Victoria's original gold rush, the auspicious Balgownie vines yield discreet yet exquisite harvests of the most edifying and undervalued Victorian vintages. A bespoke favourite amongst enthusiasts of the old school style in elegant and finely boned Aussie Shiraz, Balgownie represent the essential accompaniment to meaty eggplant inspired recipes, or a princely roast of lamb, the best of..
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White Writers' Misguided Attempts at Racial Authenticity
Linguist Geoff Nunberg reflects on the use of racist terminology in the musical Show Boat. He says that later revisions were still problematic: they illustrated the enduring assumption that white liberals can accurately and authentically portray African American culture.
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After a long 14 months, our 1.5-year-old was finally reunited with her 2-year-old cousin at a backyard barbecue. We’ve all been anxious for these close-in-age cousins to play and develop the strong bond that we all desire. Ah the big moment! The parents and grandparents circled in anticipation as they approached each other. They stared at each other for a few seconds, seemingly confused, then ran in opposite directions. “Covid babies” we all said to each other and shrugged.
I met with Michelle Clarke, Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Pediatric Nurse to ask her the questions on the top of my mind about expectations re-emerging post covid, how to handle conversations with our kids and how to mentally prepare ourselves for yet another transition. Michelle provides informed, logical guidance from a relatable perspective that you will surely make you think.
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Michelle Clarke is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Pediatric Nurse serving families with young children at Davis Square Family Practice. Michelle leads the practice's Fourth Trimester Care service at Davis Square Family - care at home for newborns and mothers for the first 2 months of life. It is an amazing opportunity to see the home environment and allow for more supportive care of the family. It embodies the philosophy of family medicine which is to look at the family and individuals as a unit which impacts the health of each member.
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Our Covid Babies
Many, now toddlers, have spent the majority of their lives in lockdown. During this significant period of their lives, they have rarely seen life outside of their own homes, have barely socialized with other children, have rarely seen adults outside of their households and have only seen strangers with masks covering their faces. We know there are many side-effects of the covid lockdown on children, but are these covid babies-turned-toddlers of concern?
Fortunately, the experts say no, for the young ones, the lockdown will not have a significant impact on their social development. It turns out, before the age of two, most socialization occurs at home anyway, so they were right where they needed to be. Socialization at this young age mostly occurs with adults through being held and hugged, eye-contact, and time spent playing and reading together. Any play with other children at this age would be parallel play, not yet interactive, pretend play.
And those kids who were often babysat daily by FaceTime with their relatives, don’t worry about them either. The American Academy of Pediatrics screen time recommendations include an exception for video chatting. Even at this young age, toddlers can tell the difference between a live video session and a broadcast. This means they are recognizing smiles and reactions of those on the video chat which is a key part of their social development.
What about those babies that cry when being handed to another adult? I know on more than one occasion I have blamed my daughter’s crying fit on the covid lockdown to make the person with her feel less badly, but in reality, it’s likely that these babies-turned-toddlers are experiencing very normal separation anxiety. This common child behavior typically starts between 8-14 months and can last until the child is 2.5 years old. Although familiarity to the other adults will help ease this anxiety, it’s likely that this behavior would’ve occurred with or without the lockdown.
The Older Ones
We know that socialization of older children is more important, and unfortunately many kids have missed out on this. As we start to re-emerge and interact with more people, how do we get ourselves comfortable doing so? These children are old enough to remember a time before masks, and are confused that we previously had precautions in place to keep us safe. How do we acclimate them to a new normal when we feel ready to do so. Well, Michelle says the critical part is determining when you as a parent are ready. Do your research and make informed decisions for your family. No matter what age, kids take cues from their parents. Knowing this, model the comfort in yourself that you'd like to have for your children.
If you're like me, you've had reservations about going back to "normal" which is completely understandable given the trauma we've all been through. While neither Michelle nor Rayz Kidz is providing medical advice, Michelle suggests to question where your apprehension comes from - is it the idea of getting sick right now? Is it the long term unknown effects of the virus? Is it the social stigma? Talk with your doctor, do your research to understand the risks and benefits to make decisions based on knowledge, not feeling.


AUBURN – The people in line to see Auburn backup quarterback Sean White Sunday was the definition of a story line.
He listened, if for just a few seconds, to their story and even told his story when prompted.
White, the man who is arguably one play away from being one of the most critical members of the Auburn football team, sat through a 90-minute autograph session at Auburn’s Fan Day — hearing all kinds of different stories. The Tigers backup quarterback signed several jerseys that obviously didn’t have his number on them because when you haven’t played yet, nobody in the Auburn team shop thinks to put a No. 13 jersey in the store windows just yet. White, a former four-star recruit from Hollywood, Fla., heard from hundreds of fans why they were at Fan Day, how far away they’d come for the event and even some told him how excited they were that nearly two years ago White made the choice to attend Auburn.
Auburn fans dressed in orange and blue wanted to tell their story but since White hasn’t been allowed to speak on the record since his signing announcement to Auburn, others were much more interested in learning about him. In one 35-minute period, one fan needed to be reminded or told what his name was. One fan was reminded what position he played. As White signed the poster for another fan, she needed to be told White was just a redshirt freshman because as she put it he “just looked so darn young.” More fans, who were familiar with the basics of White’s biography page, would quickly throw some kind of question as to whether White will see the playing field in the 2015 season.
“I sure hope so,” White would say in some form nearly every time to that question.
There was the mother of Tre’ Williams, Charleste Vaughn McMillian, who demanded that White stand up and give him a hug. Happy to see a mother of another second-year player, White immediately agreed.
“I’m ready to start the season now,” White said after the embrace.
After a woman pushing a baby stroller thanked White for his signature, the quarterback peered into the stroller to notice her child was completely asleep.
“Long day for him too huh?,” White said to his mother.
“Not as long as you I imagine,” the mother of the newborn baby quipped. The woman pushing the stroller had no idea at all. White had time to ask people where they were from, pose for group pictures with Myron Burton Jr., the receiver at his autograph table and even take a bathroom break.
White made his attitude clear to a fan who thanked him for doing the autograph session after the quarterback signed his white collectable Auburn football.
“Are you kidding me?” White said with a smile. “This is better than being out at practice in 95-degree heat. Thank you for coming.”
White appeared to have even less problem playing traffic cop when his line intersected with another relatively noted player’s autograph line. During the autograph session, White’s line crossed with another quarterback: Jeremy Johnson. It was at that moment, White might have realized the cliche of the backup quarterback being the most popular person on the roster isn’t necessarily true.
White’s bathroom break was a luxury Johnson couldn’t afford in the two-hour session. Johnson, a Montgomery native, saw his autograph line be a non-stop swarm of people draped in orange and blue. The mass of people to get a glimpse of the junior quarterback stretched farther than the 94-foot Auburn Arena playing court and nearly winded out one of the exit tunnels.
With his leading receiver D’haquille Williams absent from the Fan Day festivities due to what head coach Gus Malzahn’s said was a “discipline issue,” Auburn officials decided to sit junior receiver Marcus Davis next to Johnson. This action led two results: One, Auburn officials had to remind folks of the two lines for the separate players and secondly, it allowed Davis to, more than occasionally, be a spectator watching Johnson practice his signature hundreds of times.
“I definitely think he’s special,” Davis said about Johnson Tuesday after the team’s second practice. “That guy is really intelligent. I believe he can make all the throws on the field. He’s ready (because) he sat and waited and he’s ready to take his opportunity to the next level.”
During the middle part of the autograph session, a fan in a orange polo shirt quipped to White that he “would only have to wait a few more years to be in that long line,” pointing to Johnson’s swarm of humanity. Maybe more accurately, the very next fan in line who brought his young son dressed in his Auburn jersey uttered the following when he asked for his son to get a picture with White.
“I wanted (my son) to get this picture now,” he said. “In a couple of years I may not have the time to wait in line for it.”


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LOVELAND, Colo. -- A father has been arrested in connection to the death of his 8-month-old son, the Loveland Police Department said. Police responded to an apartment unit at 910 N. Douglas Ave. just after 8 a.m. Friday for a baby boy who reportedly was not breathing. The boy was taken to McKee Medical Center but was later pronounced dead.
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Chengdu’s Zebra Music Festival reached its conclusion last Monday evening as Edison Chen (of sex photo scandal fame) took the stage for his comeback tour. As with the previous two years, I attended all three days (performing on the last day) and came back with photos to share.
This post is for those who couldn’t be at Chengdu Zebra Music Festival and want to get a feel for what it was like. If this sounds like you, here are some quick notes about Zebra before you jump straight into the photos:
- Started in 2009, this year was the third annual Zebra Music Festival in Chengdu
- Festival organizers claim that attendance this year was 150,000. I and others are skeptical of this figure but regardless, it was a very well-attended event
- The vast majority of performers were domestic bands and pop artists, although the lineup was punctuated by the occasional foreign act. Local bands The Trouble, Mr Turtle, Proximity Butterfly and Mosaic were all main stage performers this year
- Xiong Mao (Chengdu’s now-defunct home of electronic music) didn’t host their own stage at the festival this year. Rather, DJ’s were slotted to perform for the final few hours on the second (Sky) stage
- To see a full lineup from the festival, check our post in the Chengdu Forum about Zebra Music Festival
Photos from Zebra Music Festival
As in previous years, I brought along a frisbee to the festival. It was a huge hit and in the afternoon between bands we’d have a circle of 15 people playing together. Many at Zebra told me that the festival atmosphere and outdoor setting was what brought them there more than anything else.
Myself (and my good friend Kafe, pictured below) caught a ride up to the festival grounds at 198 Poly Park near the Panda Base outside of Chengdu. Taxi fare from Chengdu to the festival grounds was about 50 yuan.
Outside of the entrance gates, an enormous banner listed performance times. As always, it was ridden with mistakes. Here you can see me as “Justchaile” and Cvalda (a local drum & bass DJ) is listed as being American.
Vendors were scattered around the park selling t-shirts, stickers, and post cards. This particular group (“F.E.S.”) brought stickers and tie-dye t-shirts.
Nearby the Sky Stage was a small half pipe which skaters and BMX riders performed on during the day.
Frisbee action in the afternoon. This frisbee got used so much it crack and then nearly split in half after being tossed thousands of times. Before this I’d never seen a frisbee break like that before.
Between the main stage and Sky stage were Jagermeister and Budweiser tents. Drinks are cheap at Zebra! 10 yuan for a Budweiser can and 10 yuan for an ice-cold shot of Jagermeister. It was much, much easier to obtain alcohol than bottled water at the festival.
Local band Proximity Butterfly opens up the main stage on the afternoon of the first day.
This array of hotdogs served as bait to get festival attendees to signup for a cell phone music service. Upon signup, you’d be given two tickets which you can exchange for hotdogs. No one signed up or ate them and these guys seemed to be just standing around in front of hotdogs all day.
Our friend and esteemed Chengdu graffiti artist Gas was in attendance.
This banner didn’t last long before being defaced by pranksters.
The food area included this guy grinning and offering what looks like 50 pounds of chicken feet and assorted organs.
And coconuts! 15 yuan included a hole poked in the coconut with a colorful straw.
Festival security guards were laid back and pleasant as always. Here they sat in a grassy field and chatted.
A sign indicating the Xiong Mao electronic stage from last year. There was no such stage this year, but the sign has persisted in this location for one year.
One vendor sold do it yourself t-shirts, painted on site with whatever message or imagery you like.
Cotton candy cost 5 yuan, or about $0.80.
Although vendors were informally scattered around the festival grounds, there was a designated vendor area. Clothing, shoes, and various trinkets were for sale here.
Local band The Trouble opened the festival on the second day. Seen here on the large screen (and below playing guitar) is the bands lead singer and guitarist, Gao Xin.
Local music producer and friend Jovian performed on the third day. An experimental set of live bass and performing all original production.
I performed just after sunset on the third day, playing a multi-genre medley set featuring Metallica, James Brown, Guns ‘n Roses, and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
The Jagermeister tent went for broke on the last evening of the festival, selling double shots for 10 yuan.
Edison Chen stepped on stage saying “I am Edison Chen!” to the enthusiastic cheers of the massive crowd.
On the last evening we had fun playing leap frog and taking photos.
A large helicopter paid a visit to the main stage on the afternoon of the third day. It descended to a very low altitude and circled around the stage for about 10 minutes. In between songs, the lead singer of the local band performing said “Whoa! That’s a huge helicopter!” and everyone laughed together.???????????
Performing with Kafe on the second stage.
Even with its difficulties (technical problems and mediocre programming being foremost), it was still a blast enjoying the good weather in Chengdu with friends. And in a sense, we’re lucky that Zebra Music Festival didn’t befall the tragic fate of Suzhou’s Strawberry festival which was abruptly cancelled.
Thanks to local photographer Xixi who contributed the last ten photos featured above. You can follow him on Sina Weibo (the Chinese twitter) right here.
If you attended Zebra in Chengdu, I’d love to hear what your experience at the festival was like in the comments below.


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Beyond the White House
Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building HopeLarge Print - 2007
President Jimmy Carter has had one of the most admired and productive post-presidencies in our nation's history. In Beyond the White House, he recounts how and why he spent the last 25 years in the service of humanity, and in the process won a Nobel Peace Prize.
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Thomson Gale, 2007.
Edition: Unabridged large print edition.
Branch Call Number: 973.926092 CARTE
Characteristics: 411 pages : illustrations.
Alternative Title: Waging peace, fighting disease, building hope

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text: Former Russian Champion Alexei Bezgodov explains for a wide range of players how they can employ the skills of former World Champion Tigran Petrosian to deal with adversity in their own games. The aim of this book is to help amateur players to improve the standard of their defensive play. In many training programs a serious analysis of the art of defense is missing. That is why most club players are much better at attacking than at coping with difficult positions. This book will point the way to finding creative solutions and save lots of points. Written by former Russian Champion Alexei Bezgodov, on a subject that has been neglected in many training programs: defense.


High rise hotels, resort-style living and one hell of a nightlife make the cities of Miami and Malaga practically twins, despite being on opposite sides of the Atlantic. In either place you come to play and have a good time, making them the perfect home for a custom motorcycle workshop. So rather than decide between the two, Fran Manen lives it large with a headquarters for his company in both locations. At Lord Drake Kustoms they do it all, whether you want to do the ton on a cafe racer or cruise the strip on a chopper they can make it happen. So when a brief called for a Harley-Davidson, with a funky scrambler style that could be ridden two-up, this ‘Urbantracker’ build was born having starting life as a humble 883 Sportster.
So despite the glamorous locations and spending his days building incredible customs, Fran often is faced with a challenge he has to overcome. In the case of this 2010 Harley Davidson Sportster 883, it was building a bike genuinely capable of doing the duties of a scrambles bike and still be able to play host to a rider and their passenger. These very practical desires could not be left to overwhelm Fran’s desire for flair, as seen on most of his epic builds. Many of which are inspired by the first crazy customs he ever saw, in music videos on MTV.
With the Sportster picked as the donor bike, a machine with the torque to carry two while still being sleek, it was time to prepare the foundations. So that the seat could still float over the rear tyre, hold the weight of an extra person and look the part, the rear of the frame was first cut off. Then the areas around the fixing points were re-inforced and metal plate used to close off the frame. With the chassis then given a coat of black and the swingarm powder coated in white for a contrasting look.
Now efforts could commence on the bodywork and the tail section is a very clever piece of fabrication; incorporating both the visual and the structural components in one neat design. The round tube that would normally form a hoop on a subframe is part of the tail, that is then walled off with sheet metal to form the final shape. In addition to the front mount that is bolted to the frame, the twin rear side mounts emerge from the underside to bolt securely to the beefed-up chassis rails. With the top section left flat to accept a pillion and match the underside.
Both the seat and the passenger pad are diamond stitched perforated leather and offer good comfort to rider and friend. The rest of the bodywork is much more simple in comparison, with a blade style front fender sitting on a new mount. Above the masked surround for the headlights was hand shaped and the numbers ghosted over in metal, rather than simply being painted on. A different effect is taken for the small number boards, with the number cut out and painted mesh added in behind. Finally, the stock tank was given a funky filler and the knee dents exaggerated.
Of course, it’s all well and good to make the foundation, but the stock suspension would have bottomed out on the first bump, so the big guns are called in. At the rear, the twin shocks are upgraded to the best with fully adjustable Ohlins piggyback shocks going in. This allows the bike to be quickly tuned to suit either a single rider or two-up transportation. While at the front, the HD forks are average to begin with but Fran made a find at a nearby workshop that would solve the problem. A set of WP’s from a KTM modified to fit the big American.
Those new legs allow for a Brembo caliper to be bolted on, painted up in red to match the rear, it clamps the KTM disc. HD mags would never have looked right, so a set of new hubs allow for lightweight rims to be laced up with stainless spokes. The all-important rubber goes ultra aggressive, and with the size of the tread on those Metzeler’s, the passenger better hang on. They get a set of foldaway pegs, with the rider hanging onto a set of fat bars for maximum leverage to tame the beast.
These, like much of the bike, are finished in a stunning bright white, with red accents and pastel graphics used to bring out the fun side of the bike. Nowhere is this better illustrated than on the painted heat shield in a surfboard shape; a fun bike that never takes itself too seriously. Although the pipes don’t play around, the scrambler set up barking like a bulldog from the SuperTrapp rear can. The hand made air filter was crafted like the rest of the bike at the Malaga factory, with all the right lights and indicators then added to make the motorcycle road legal. The end result not only fulfils the brief but lives up to the high standards Lord Drake are known for, and the fun that surrounds them in the cities they call home.


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The Melody of Memories takes us on a musical journey through time, where the notes and rhythms evoke feelings of nostalgia and transport us to cherished moments of the past. This symphony of nostalgia weaves together the melodies that have accompanied our lives, reminding us of the people, places, and experiences that have shaped us. In this exploration of The Melody of Memories, we delve into the power of music to evoke nostalgia, the connection between music and memory, and the enduring emotional resonance of cherished songs.
The Power of Musical Nostalgia
The Melody of Memories harnesses the power of musical nostalgia, transporting us back in time with just a few notes or a familiar melody. Music has a unique ability to evoke deep emotions and trigger vivid memories associated with specific moments, places, and individuals. The symphony of nostalgia connects us to our personal histories, stirring feelings of joy, longing, and melancholy as we revisit cherished memories through the medium of music.
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
The Melody of Memories underscores the role of music as the soundtrack of our lives. From childhood lullabies to teenage anthems, each phase of our journey is accompanied by songs that resonate with our experiences and emotions. The melodies that weave through our lives become intertwined with our memories, serving as anchors that transport us back to specific moments and periods in time. They become the threads that connect our past to our present, forging a deep emotional connection to the songs that have shaped us.
Music as a Time Machine
The Melody of Memories reveals music’s ability to act as a time machine, transporting us to different eras and immersing us in the emotions and ambiance of bygone times. A single song has the power to transport us back to our childhood, our first love, or moments of personal triumph or loss. Through its ability to transcend time, music offers us a window into the past, allowing us to relive cherished memories and experience the emotions associated with them.
Connecting Music and Memory
The Melody of Memories explores the intimate connection between music and memory. Scientific research has shown that music can activate various regions of the brain associated with memory and emotion. Hearing a familiar song can trigger a flood of memories, unlocking vivid recollections and evoking the emotions associated with specific events. The connection between music and memory is a testament to the profound influence that melodies and rhythms have on our neural networks.
Collective Musical Memories
The Melody of Memories also highlights the power of collective musical memories. Certain songs and artists become cultural touchstones, symbolizing an era or a shared experience. These musical memories evoke a sense of collective nostalgia, connecting us to a broader community and fostering a shared sense of identity and belonging. They become the soundtracks of generations, reflecting the hopes, dreams, and social zeitgeist of a particular time.
Resonance Across Generations
The Melody of Memories reveals the enduring resonance of cherished songs across generations. Despite the passage of time, certain melodies and lyrics continue to resonate with new audiences, transcending generational boundaries. These timeless songs become a bridge that connects different age groups, fostering shared experiences and fostering a sense of continuity and intergenerational connection.
Emotional Catharsis and Healing
The Melody of Memories acknowledges the emotional catharsis and healing power of music. In times of joy or sorrow, music offers solace, comfort, and a means of expressing and processing complex emotions. Certain songs become anthems of resilience, hope, and healing, providing a soundtrack for personal growth and transformation. The symphony of nostalgia allows us to revisit these songs and tap into their emotional resonance, finding solace and understanding in the melodies that have accompanied us through life’s highs and lows.
The Legacy of Musical Nostalgia
The Melody of Memories celebrates the legacy of musical nostalgia, reminding us of the enduring impact that cherished songs have on our lives. As we pass on our musical memories to future generations, we cultivate a shared cultural heritage and keep alive the emotional resonance of songs that have shaped our lives. The symphony of nostalgia serves as a testament to the power of music to connect us across time and evoke a profound sense of belonging and emotional connection.
The Melody of Memories weaves together the threads of musical nostalgia, evoking cherished memories and transporting us to significant moments in our lives. Through the symphony of nostalgia, we recognize the power of music to evoke deep emotions, trigger vivid memories, and forge connections across time. The melodies that accompany us throughout our lives become an integral part of our personal narratives, providing a soundtrack that resonates with our experiences and emotions. The symphony of nostalgia celebrates the enduring power of music to shape our lives and touch our souls, weaving a tapestry of memories that enriches our journey through time.


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"I am too beautiful, I can see that in the mirror, and I can feel it." Michael appeared to be oblivious to the cold air around him. He always figured that he was the prettiest of all guys. It didn't strike him as strange, as no one in his family was ugly.
"You look good as you are." His brother Andrew said.
Michael looked at the reflection of his brother in the mirror. It was rare when they looked at each other. It was a fixation to be in front of the mirror every time.
The mirror was hung on their bedroom's wall. Michael was spoiled and pampered for a long time, and as he grew in age, his parents pampered him even more.
"You have black hair Michael, don't get rid of it..." Michael was never happy whenever his hair was short. He had a hard time cutting the hair.
"C'mon Andrew, I have cleanly shaven face, why do I have to cut it?" Michael's face was smooth, smooth enough to be caressed. Even though his face wasn't exactly amazing, he looked like a model.
"You look all cute like that!" Andrew nodded with his head, not knowing how to respond to his brother's claims.
"I am good looking, and all my friends know that. I never have to worry about that."
He was considered good looking, but not as good looking as his friends. He was known as the handsome with perfect jaw line and sexy brown eyes. His friends were happy, they appreciated him. He was the center of everyone's attention.
Michael wanted to be accepted, he wanted to be accepted into society. He had nothing better to do with his life. Even at childhood, he was a skilful artist. He was known for his painting techniques. His drawings were highly appreciated, his paintings were highly praised. Michael's parents were proud of his talent and always bought him the best materials and professors.
"Let's go Michael..." His brother was never able to respond to his looks, but Michael tried to get his attention through deeds.
"Nooo!!!!!" Michael yelled after his brother who bowed his head and left the room.
Michael stared at his face without moving a step in his upholstered bed. He was depressed, and his brother knew that. Michael did not like loneliness, but as he grew, so did his emotions.
Michael started to feel things that he couldn't even feel two days ago. He started to feel emotions. Whenever he did anything, he felt proud about it.
The time passed, the day turned to night, and Michael was still staring into the mirror. He looked into the mirror for the hundredth time, and he found himself falling in love with the said reflection.
He didn't feel anything the first time that he was falling in love with the image. Even though his heart was beating slowly, he was sure that the girl in the mirror had a thick body.
When night came, Michael's panic began to grow. As times passed, the speed of his heart became faster, and he managed to make it to his parents' bedroom before he was breathing heavily and running.
He tried to knock on the door, but while running he tripped over a foot. Michael tried to catch his breath. His face became red, and he tripped again. Michael was frustrated. He tried to reach his breath after the second stumble but before he could reach his breath the next time, Michael felt himself falling.
He was falling down. He was falling down, he was falling down, he was falling down. The speed of his fall had increased. There was a threat in the air. He was slipping into something, he was falling down, he was falling down, he was falling down.
His brother must've been in the room. In front of him, he saw his brother. "Hey, stop it! Don't touch me-!" "I'm sorry, you're too pretty, my hands won't stop touching you, don't panic." Michael was confused.
"Andrew, stop touching me, I love you!" Andrew looked shocked at Michael, and he seemed to be about to say something, but Michael was already taller than Andrew. Andrew was growing smaller. Andrew seemed to be saying something.
Then, the ground was getting closer and Michael's panic got stronger.
"Catch me, catch me, catch me!" Michael felt himself coming closer to darkness.
"I love you, I loved you, I loved you, I loved you." Michael stopped falling in spite of the wings that he had, and he looked up.
"Andrew, I love you.