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by Tofiq Babanli
Boxing came to Azerbaijan early last century, with the influx of workers, engineers and experts from Russia and Europe to work in the oil industry. By 1924, the union of boxers was founding the first boxing federation and meetings of amateur boxers were underway in Baku.
Azerbaijani boxers first entered the Transcaucasian Championship in 1926, with Vladimir Tolstoy emerging as a champion. Tolstoy worked later as a coach in the boxing section of the Central House of Physical Education (now the Magomayev Philharmonia), producing a number of fighters who would go on to represent their country, including Abbas Agalarov. The first exposure to foreign competition was at a meeting of Azerbaijan and Turkey teams organized in Baku. The more experienced Turkish team won; however, Agalarov and teammates V.Yazmetdinov and Shepelev distinguished themselves. The closest and most interesting bout was that between Abbas Agalarov and Turkey’s Hajibay, which ended in a draw. In 1931, the second meeting saw Azerbaijan’s boxers triumph over the Turkish team. In 1933, boxers from workers clubs in England, Denmark and Sweden came to Baku for an international competition. The home team did very well and gained overall victory. Through the 1930s, our boxers fought with success in international competitions in Finland, France and other countries.
A number of great coaches, including Tolstoy contributed much to the development of the boxing school in those years. Their students were successful at the USSR championships and in All-Union and international competitions.
In 1955, our talented young boxer Boris Golubenko fought for the USSR national team in several international boxing competitions. He was winner at international meetings in England, Finland and Scotland, and won a silver medal at the Universal Festival conducted in Poland, losing in the final to the famous Zbigniew Petshikovski.
In 1956, two Azerbaijani boxers, Ogtay Huseynov and Benjamin Gasso, won gold medals at the USSR Championships. In 1958, after a long interval, the Azerbaijani national team held a new international meeting in Baku. This time, the visitors were the national team of Iran; our team won 6:4.
In 1960, the Azerbaijan team twice met teams from Finland and won both times – 9:1 and 7:3 in Baku. The captain of the visiting team was European champion Olli Myaki. A West German team also came to Baku in that year; they were beaten 7:3.
In 1965, our young boxers Balahasan Eynullayev and brothers Mammad and Nadir Babayev showed their abilities at the international competitions in Finland, Hungary, France, and Norway as part of the USSR National Students team, Eynullayev winning for the team in Finland. In 1966, at the international youth European Cup, Kamal Babayev boxed for the USSR national team, he gained a series of victories and finally won a gold medal.
West or east, Ogtay strikes gold
In 1985, the 3rd International boxing tournament was held in Managua, Nicaragua. The national teams of North and South America were joined for the first time by the Soviet Union. Ogtay Ibrahimov was a member of the Soviet team and won all his bouts. He came away with a gold medal and the champion’s belt.
The 18 year old Ibrahimov was in action again that year, in the international Friendship tournament in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. This time he took a gold medal and a special prize as the tournaments’ strongest boxer with the best technique. He was to reap gold in Nicaragua again the following year.
In the 1987 Dynamiada in Poland, Ogtay Ibrahimov once more ended the competition on top of the podium.
In October 1991, boxing was drastically reorganised, as were all sports after the country won independence and the following year the Azerbaijan Boxing Federation became a full member of the AIBA and EABA.
Our super heavyweight boxer Adalat Mammadov brought the first European gold medal to the independent country from the European Youth Championship in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1992, he won bronze at the World Championship held in Canada.
Rovshan steps up
In 1993, Rovshan Huseynov had to struggle to enter the European Championship held in Bursa, Turkey. He was not yet 18 and participants were usually at least 19 years old. He was finally allowed to enter and came away as adult champion of Europe. One month after the European Championship, Rovshan Huseynov also boxed to success in the European Youth Championship held in Greece, once more earning gold. In 1994, Huseynov went further. At the World Cup competition in Thailand, he was awarded a gold medal and a gold belt.
In 1995, at the first European Cadets Championship organized at Elazig, Turkey, the members of the team representing our country Rashad Suleymanov had gained silver, Sahib Bagirov and Rufat Aslanov – bronze medals.
Azerbaijan’s first boxing foray into the Olympic Games was in 1996, Atlanta USA. Adalat Mammadov (+91 kg) and Ilham Karimov (81 kg) were the representatives and Mammadov made it to the semi-finals only to lose to a disputed decision and finish fifth.
However, Azerbaijani Malik Ağayev (75 kg) fighting for Turkey won his countries’ first Olympic silver medal.
In 1999, for the first time in the history of Azerbaijan boxing, the European Cadets Championship was held in Baku. The home team won 4 gold medals (E.Tagiyev, A.Dudayev, S.Gurbanov, R.Alimuradov), 1 silver medal (A.Abdullayev) and 4 bronze medals (E.Maharramov, K.Mahammadov, E.Hajiyev, A.Karimov).
Olympic and world firsts
In 2000, at the Sydney Olympic Games our young boxer Vugar Alakbarov defeated a series of strong, more experienced opponents, and won a bronze medal, Azerbaijan boxing’s first Olympic medal
2003 was another memorable year. At the World Championship in Thailand that year, Agasi Mammadov wrote his name into the annals of the country’s boxing history. He was the first Azerbaijani to be awarded the title of world champion.
Mammadov went on to win bronze, as did compatriot Fuad Aslanov, at the XXVIII Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
In 2006, the national teenage boxing team won 1gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals at the European Championship and 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at the World Championship. The following year they brought back 2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals from the World Championship.
In 2008, team captain Shahin Imranov (57 kg) won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympic Games.
In 2009, the European Youth Championship in Poland, was also successful for our sportsmen: E.Mamishzadeh ended the competition in first place, E.Esayev and E.Ahmadov were second, E.Zeynalov, E.Aliyev, H.Hajialiyev and M.Ahamaliyev came third. Azerbaijan came second in the team event.
In 2010, at the World Youth Championship organized in Baku, our sportsmen did brilliantly well. Salman Alizadeh and Shaban Shahpalangov won gold medals and Elvin Isayev a bronze medal, withthe right to participate in the first Junior Olympic games in Singapore. Alizadeh and Isayev returned from that event with silver medals.
Elvin Mamishzadeh, one of the team leaders at the European Championship and European Cup, won 2 silver medals in the 49 kg. weight class. All the official competitions conducted in 2011, on the eve of the Olympic Games were very important for our national team. Our sportsmen prepared to these competitions with a great responsibility and have achieved the targets set. At the European Championship Salman Alizadeh (49 kg.) and Teymur Mammadov (91 kg.) won gold medals, Heybatullah Hajialiyev (64 kg.) took bronze.
Next stop – London 2012
The organization of the World Amateur Boxing Championship in Baku in September and October 2011, was a great event for Azerbaijan. Mahammadrasul Majidov (+91 kg.) won gold and Teymur Mammadov a silver medal. Azerbaijan was third in the team event after Ukraine and Cuba.
The awards ceremony. President Ilham Aliyev of the Azerbaijan Republic and Ching-Kuo Wu, President of AIBA with the winners
Majidov, Mammadov, Elvin Mamishzadeh and Heybatullah Hajialiyev qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games. One other boxer – Soltan Migitinov (75 kg) has also qualified - from the team competition of WSB professional world boxing clubs.
The European Youth Championship was also successful, with a return of 2 golds (Parviz Bagirov, Rauf Rahimov), 1 silver (Heybatullah Hajialiyev) and 1 bronze medal (Joshgun Aliyev) to achieve second place for the team.
At the European Championship for girls, Leyla Javadova (75 kg) won two silver medals.
The successes gained by our sportsmen in recent years gives us hope that our representatives will continue the traditions of Azerbaijani boxing and uphold the sporting honour of our country at the London Olympic Games.
About the author: Tofiq Babanli is an Honoured Coach, Honoured Master of Sport of Azerbaijan, International grade referee (AIBA) and associate professor.

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Whether you’re embarking on a new career path or seeking out a creative hobby to fill your spare time with, discovering what you truly are passionate about can prove to be as confusing as ever.
While it can be frustrating to know that you must be passionate about something, yet not have a clue what that something might be, there’s reason to embrace this unknown.
Contrary to popular belief, passion does not typically arrive out of nowhere. In reality, we become more aware of what we’re passionate about by exploring a variety of interests, experiencing new things, taking risks, making mistakes, learning, and readjusting what we think we could do better or what we think might bring us more joy.
The meditative and self-explorative aspects of yoga make it an ideal practice for cultivating your passion. Here are five things to focus on in your practice to help move you closer to what you’re truly passionate about.
1. Breathe Your Way to Calm
To find your passion, quiet your mind. It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s the key to connecting to your Higher Self—that part of you that knows what will bring you utmost joy and satisfaction in life.
Consider starting your practice off in meditation or in supine pose with gentle breathing. As you begin to move, try deepening your breath in standing poses to help expand the chest and upper back before finishing on the floor with hip openers and poses that lengthen the spine.
2. Notice Attachments to Desired Outcomes
Sometimes it’s our attachment to the ideas we have of what a passionate life might look like that hold us back from discovering and fulfilling our passions.
Use your breath work to detach from thoughts from a mindful distance to observe what outcomes you might be clinging to. Don’t try and change them—just notice them for what they are.
3. Greet the Morning With Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)
Traditionally performed at sunrise, sun salutations are wonderful for sparking your internal fire by targeting the major muscles in your spine, legs, and arms.
Starting your morning practice with sun salutations acts as a rebirth ritual, reminding you to seek out and embody your truth. A 20-minute flow through surya namaskar has incredible physical benefits and can even be powerful enough to bust you out of a mental slump.
4. Practice Grounding Poses to Heal Your Root Chakra
The root chakra is at the base of the chakra system and represents your solid foundation for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-bing. When out of balance, we may feel stuck or unconsciously caught up in desires.
Located at the base of the spine, practicing yoga poses that ground this foundational energy center to the earth can help you feel more secure and stable in all aspects of your life. Try poses like easy pose (sukhasana), garland pose (malasana), mountain pose (tadasana), and savasana (corpse pose).
5. Embrace Poses and Sequences That Encourage You to Release Negativity
Moving unwanted energy out of ourselves is key to clearing away the blocks that keep us stuck or unconsciously repeating bad emotional and behavioral patterns.
The breath work and poses discussed above will certainly help, but you can always go above and beyond. For example, you could create an emotional release ritual out of chair pose.
Start by standing tall in tadasana, visualize something you no longer need or want in your life and imagine grabbing it with your fists as you extend your arms up over your head. Then as you sit back into chair pose, quickly sweep your arms down in front of you toward your sides and back behind your torso as you release your fists and throw that unwanted thing away.

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California Wind (Mid Valley MVR 249/250)
Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA – February 11, 1978
Disc 1. Peaches and Diesel – Wonderful Tonight – Lay Down Sally – Next Time You See Her – The Core – We’re All the Way – Rodeo Man -Fool’s Paradise – Cocaine – Badge – Double Trouble
Disc 2. Nobody Knows You – Let It Rain – Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door – Last Night – Goin’ Down Slow – Layla – Red Wine – You’ll Never Walk Alone
This show is one of EC’s most bootlegged shows of all time. Originally recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour Radio Show, names under which this gig can be found are Slowhand Backless On The Road (EC IS HERE label), Bottom Dollar (Bell Bottom label), Layla (On Stage label), Gentleman’s Appearance (American Concert Series label) and Snowhead (Musichien label) just to name a few. The Swinging Pig label issued a 6CD box called Wonderful Tonight (SP-CD-196) featuring three shows in excellent soundboard sound, one of them being this Santa Monica show. That release is the only one able to challenge California Wind for sound quality. Disc times are different but both releases sound similar to me. In fact, when playing the discs on my computer the label for the discs reads “Wonderful Tonight On Stage 1978”, so MVR may have just bootlegged TSP’s release… I would like to hear the opinion of any expert on this…. Now it is fair to also say that California Wind beats “Wonderful Tonight” on the packaging since it comes with a mini replica of the 1978 Tour Programme, which is a very nice addition to the set.
California Wind is a stunning soundboard recording which captures the seventh show of a total of 18!! shows EC played in the States in February only. Twelve more shows would follow in March and by the end of the Tour – which would finish on April 9 – EC would have played 6 gigs more… this really was one hell of a Tour to promote the Slowhand album… because EC was really promoting it. Just take a look at the setlist and you will find out that the first six!! songs of the show are taken from Slowhand.
“Peaches And Diesel” is one of EC’s most underrated instrumental compositions….. and for me it’s a joy to listen to it live. I believe it’s George Terry the one who brilliantly plays the first solo there… It is followed by “Wonderful Tonight”. I love the way this song was played on this tour, because I find it to be the most faithful to the original. “Lay Down Sally” seems to be easily recognized by the audience: they just get mad to its first chords!! But for me nothing can compare to “Next Time You See Her”, a personal favourite since I listened to it for the first time when I was 16. It may be because the lyrics meant something special to me at that time, it may be because the melody is just so nice, or it may be because EC plays it so amazingly well on the album….. The live version on California Wind features George Terry on lead guitar.. but he just gets to leave me speechless too!
EC takes things off on “The Core” with some of his trademark solos and after that he changes to acoustic mode to play a couple of Don Williams tunes: the mellow “We’re All The Way” – sixth song of the night from the “Slowhand” album – and “Rodeo Man”, a nice song in which EC sends up some country music. “Fools’ Paradise” is an old Buddy Holly song that EC started covering around the time of the Slowhand album. To my knowledge, none of these two songs were officially released and/or recorded.
The show continues with a rushing version of “Cocaine”. What a start for a show: nine new songs out of nine, including two unreleased numbers… This feels like a sci-fi movie these days… “Badge” comes next.. to absolutely steal the show featuring one of my all time favourite solos on that song both by EC and George Terry too! Then it’s blues time with the always welcome “Double Trouble”, which in this occasion is again simply splendid.
Disc 2 opens with “Nobody Knows You” featuring Marcy Levy on vocals, and solos from Dick Simms on keyboards and George Terry on guitar. “Let It Rain” is great at 7+ minutes to feature extended solos by EC & George Terry as well as Dick Simms. A nice “Knocking On Heaven’s Door” slow things a bit before we are treated to a couple of blues numbers. “Last Night” sounds much like “Further On Up The Road” but is far much shorter. According to the back cover, the next song is “Going Down Slow” but is really is a “Going Down Slow / Ramblin’ On My Mind” medley, which is something you have to listen to. In fact, this is the only song of this show that saw his way onto the Crossroads 2 official 4CD box set released by Polydor back in 1996 – how time flies, by the way!!
“Layla” is a standout with both EC’s solo and George Terry’s guitar work on the coda being notable. “Bottle Of Red Wine” and a cover of Elvis Presley’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” – which EC says “I play more for my benefit than it is for yours” – featuring Marcy Levy on vocals close the show very nicely.
“California Wind” is available with two different covers. The artwork on the left is for the limited edition of 500 numbered copies and the artwork on the right is for the promotional copies that exist.
It was indeed a huge tour but not many tapes of this quality have surfaced so far. If you have the “Wonderful Tonight” box set you might want to pass on this release. If you don’t have it, it is imperative for you to get hold of California Wind…. I only hope MVR put their hands on the recording from the following night, which was recorded officially as well…
California Wind is the first of Mid Valley’s so-called “Wonderful Tonight” trilogy. The other two are Dress Code and After Hours. All three are substantial upgrades over the famous box set on The Swingin’ Pig and are worth having. California Wind is perhaps the hardest of the three to track down, but definitely worth it.

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The Channel 4 drama It's A Sin has already been hailed a masterpiece, and one of the stars of the show is Olly Alexander, who plays Ritchie. He currently lives alone in London, and his apartment is the epitome of cool.
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During a video posted to his Instagram feed, Olly showed off his stylish living space. A large plant could be seen behind the singing star – a must-have for any millennial pad!
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The actor also has a brick feature wall, decorated with photo frames, adding to the retro feel of the space.
Olly Alexander has a large living room with statement brick wall
In a video clip of the star hula hooping (his favourite exercise) he revealed the other corner of his ultra-cool living quarters. As well as parquet wood flooring, the actor has a wooden bookcase that's brimming with literature. The apartment also features very high ceilings and minimalist white doors.
Olly sometimes exercises in his living room
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While showing a delivery man into his home during a Jean Paul Gaultier ad, Olly inadvertently revealed the wooden front door to his modern apartment.
Olly lives alone in an apartment in London
Olly's hula hooping regime also takes place in his bedroom – which is very chic indeed. The space has been painted entirely in a midnight blue shade – which includes the walls, ceilings and wardrobes. The star also revealed a retro wooden chair and a speaker when he filmed inside his room.
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Olly's bedroom has been painted midnight blue
While speaking to Gloucestershire Live, Olly revealed that lockdown has been tough because of living in a flat: "I live alone and I don't have any outside space and I really love to be outside but we are all in the same boat." But he did admit that the positive side of the pandemic has been getting to know his neighbours. Imagine living next door to Olly!
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Quarterly Performance Update
Global stocks and bonds rebounded in 2023’s final quarter, delivering solid three-month and year-to-date gains. Plunging bond yields, moderating inflation and changing central bank sentiment aided the backdrop.
Year-End Rally Amplified U.S. Stock Market’s 2023 Performance
After lifting its short-term interest rate target to a 22-year high in July, the Fed held rates steady through year-end. By December, policymakers suggested their rate-hike campaign was over as they penciled in three rate cuts for 2024. This news helped calm investor fears about recession and fueled expectations for an economic soft landing.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields, which had soared to multiyear highs in October, staged a rapid and steep reversal in the year’s final two months. Plunging yields further supported optimism among stock investors.
For the quarter, the S&P 500® Index returned 11.69%, as all sectors other than energy advanced. For the full year, the index gained 26.29%, with the benchmark’s information technology sector soaring nearly 58%. Other notable year-to-date leaders included the communication services sector, up nearly 56%, and the consumer discretionary sector, up more than 42%.
Non-U.S. Stocks Ended Year on a Strong Note
Non-U.S. developed markets stocks (MSCI World Ex-USA Index) underperformed U.S. stocks, gaining 10.51% for the quarter and 17.94% for the year. Similar to the U.S., slowing inflation, falling government bond yields and central banks in pause mode aided market sentiment in the fourth quarter.
European stocks advanced and outperformed the broader world index despite lingering recession worries. The region’s manufacturing and services sectors improved modestly in the quarter but remained in contraction territory. Inflation moderated to its lowest point since July 2021 but remained higher than the central bank’s target.
U.K. stocks underperformed the broader market alongside weak economic data. While manufacturing continued to contract, the services sector climbed back into expansionary territory in the quarter. Inflation eased but remained well above the central bank target.
Elsewhere, emerging markets stocks (MSCI Emerging Markets Index) returned 7.86% for the quarter and 9.83% for the year. Weak performance in China largely accounted for the index’s lagging fourth-quarter results versus its developed markets peers.
Treasury Yields Plunged, and Bonds Bounced Back
Bonds struggled early in the quarter as Treasury yields soared to multiyear highs. The 10-year Treasury note briefly topped 5% for the first time since 2007. But yields staged a dramatic reversal in the quarter’s final two months amid slowing inflation and a stable federal funds rate target.
After hiking rates to a range of 5.25% to 5.5% in July, the Fed remained on hold at each of its remaining 2023 policy meetings. By the December meeting, the Fed confirmed investors’ rate-cut expectations, indicating they anticipate cutting rates three times in 2024.
Against this backdrop, the 10-year Treasury yield plunged from 4.58% on September 30 to 3.88% on December 30. The two-year Treasury yield fell from 5.05% to 4.25%. The yield curve steepened but remained inverted.
Meanwhile, annual headline inflation, which was 3.7% in August, moderated to 3.1% in November. Falling energy prices largely accounted for the slowdown. Core prices rose at an annualized rate of 4.0%, with shelter costs accounting for 70% of the gain.
With yields dropping, inflation slowing and the Fed pivoting, bond returns improved. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.82% for the quarter, pushing its year-to-date gain to 5.53%.
Elsewhere, government bond yields in the U.K. and Europe also declined as inflation eased and central banks paused. The U.S. dollar weakened, and Bloomberg’s dollar-hedged global bond index returned 5.99% for the quarter. Emerging markets bonds also rallied across the board.
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THE UK inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.8% in September, according to official figures.
The main upward pressure on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) came from rising food prices, but these were offset by falling energy bills.
The rate remains below the government's 2% target. Analysts say an imminent interest rate rise change is unlikely.
The RPI inflation measure - which includes mortgage interest payments - fell to 3.9% in September from 4.1%.
The single biggest factor increasing prices was food, adding 0.09 percentage points to the yearly CPI rate, even though vegetable prices fell.
Dairy products saw particularly sharp increases, increasing 6.3% in September.
The latest figures are unlikely to have an impact on the interest rate outlook.
Following recent turmoil in the credit markets, previous expectations that the Bank of England would raise interest rates to 6% from 5.75% have been questioned.
Analysts are now saying the UK interest rate will remain the same and could even fall. Gas and electricity bills fell even as oil hovered around the $80-a-barrel mark for the month.

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Castor may still challenge Corbett
Bruce Castor wants a rematch with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett.
But the Montgomery County Republican, who lost a 2004 Attorney General primary race to Corbett, said it will be months before he decides whether Corbett is sufficiently vulnerable to merit the primary challenge he is exploring.
During a visit to Pittsburgh on Monday, Castor told Tribune-Review editors and reporters he doesn't want the GOP to repeat the mistake it made in 2006 by backing then-Sen. Rick Santorum for re-election. Santorum lost to Sen. Bob Casey Jr. by 17 percentage points.
Castor, 51, a former two-term district attorney serving his second term as Montgomery County commissioner, called Corbett a “ham-handed” politician who has failed to deliver on a conservative agenda. He said Corbett blew his opportunity to push through conservative priorities, such as a right-to-work law, early in his term when his popularity was at its height and Republican majorities controlled the Legislature.
“He has not been out front in getting the House and Senate to go along with the vision he has articulated,” Castor charged.
Corbett campaign manager Mike Barley said the governor has built a strong conservative record, despite inheriting a $4.2 billion deficit.
“He laid out his vision for Pennsylvania and he's been executing that vision with smaller government and less taxes,” Barley said.
But Corbett faces plummeting poll numbers and last month the Cook Report, a national political newsletter, downgraded his 2014 re-election race from “leans Republican” to “toss-up.”
Castor conceded that could change.
“In February, I'd say he had no chance. I no longer think that. I think the governor has improved his standing with the party with his success with the liquor bill in the House. Even if it bombs in the Senate, I no longer think he has no chance,” Castor said.
Joseph DiSarro, chairman of the political science department at Washington & Jefferson College, said it is unlikely the 2014 race will be dominated by any single issue.
“Privatization is a brilliant move by the governor. ... If he gets this, it's a big win, but it's not the only issue,” DiSarro said, ticking off health care, the troubled Turnpike Commission and budget and taxes as other key issues.
“Thus far, budget and taxes are the only ones where he scores well,” DiSarro said.
Castor, who describes himself as more in touch with the GOP conservative base, voted to raise taxes in Montgomery County. He said the increase was necessary after years of corrupt government that he long railed against.
Although he has never won a statewide election, Castor's political career in southeastern Pennsylvania, where the highest concentration of voters lives, means he's already built broad name recognition in the state's most expensive media market.
Castor estimated he would need about $5 million to run a successful primary campaign.
Debra Erdley is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 412-320-7996 or firstname.lastname@example.org. Staff writer Mike Wereschagin contributed to this report.


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Diane was working on a baby sweater gift, The Matinee Jacket, with one of the ginormous skeins of yarn she bought while in New Zealand. She thought she had enough yarn to knit forever, or at least until the garment was finished. As she finished the body she realized that she was not going to have enough yarn. Diane found a company that has the yarn and can send it to her, from New Zealand. The lengths we will go to finish our projects!
She found a really good looking baby blanket pattern, called Blake's Baby Blanket. The yarn is Cascade 220 Superwash (Worsted: 100% Superwash Merino, 220 yards).
Diane brought awesome show and tell. While in New Zealand she came across a farm that had sheep who's wool was used for rugs (that's the wool on the right). It felt like steel wool. Very strong, rough, and scratchy. The yarn on the left is from a Merino sheep. It was incredibly soft and had a completely different look than the rug wool. Both were hot off the sheep ~ unprocessed. Very cool. I never saw merino wool right off the sheep.
Elizabeth is finishing up the raglan decreases leading up to the neck of her Brioche Rib Cardigan. There are a few things that don't add up - particularly the number of stitches in the sleeves and fronts. She's taking a leap of faith and knitting on. It looks magnificent.
Barbara was sewing up the pieces of her grandson's Cabled Pullover. She was not loving finishing it, however seeing it come together makes it all worth while.
She's in the midst of a sweater for another grandson, Minnowknits Classic Tennis sweater, knit with Plymouth Select Superwash Merino (Worsted: 100% Superwash Merino, 218 yards). I love this yarn, I've knit several sweaters with it. Barbara likes it too.
Linda is finishing up the border on the body of her sweater. It's coming out a bit larger than she thought it would be. She thinks she might have a case of body dis-morphia. I think she's having visions of grandeur.


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Patrol Lieutenant Neice Named Interim Police Chief
Following the retirement of the Pulaski Police Department's former Police Chief, Gary Roche, Patrol Lieutenant Jill Neice has been selected to serve as the Department's Interim Police Chief.
With more than 23 years serving in various roles with the Pulaski Police Department, Interim Chief Neice methodically worked her way up the career ladder. She started out as a Patrol Officer before accepting a role in the Investigations division. After serving for some time in Investigations, she received a promotion to become a Detective Sergeant. She finally settled in her previous role as Patrol Lieutenant, where she has served for six years before being selected as Interim Police Chief.
Interim Chief Neice graduated from New River Community College, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Administration of Justice before attending Radford University and graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Her entire career in law enforcement has been spent with the Pulaski Police Department, honing her skills and developing a strong rapport with her colleagues and community.

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Clcutta Fish Cakes
- 1/2 Green chili pepper seeded
- 1 Cup Scallions
- 1 Cup Flat leafed parsley
- 1 tsp. Curry powder
- Pinch Cayenne pepper
- 3 Tbsp. Flour
- 1 lb. Ground fish
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- Oil for frying
Finely chop chili pepper, scallions, parrsley in food processor.
Add curry powder, cayenne, flour, and blend.
Add fish, salt, and process very briefly.
Heat a little oil in pan and drop mixture in by the tablespoon. Flatten fritters a little in pan and fry both sides till lightly browned but still slightly soft inside.
Drain and serve hot with chutney.

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Genre: Contemporary Adult Fiction
Length: 560 pages
Audiobook Length: 20 hours and 39 minutes
First Published: 2008
A foundling, an old book of dark fairy tales, a secret garden, an aristocratic family, a love denied, and a mystery. The Forgotten Garden is a captivating, atmospheric and compulsively readable story of the past, secrets, family and memory from the international best-selling author Kate Morton.
Cassandra is lost, alone and grieving. Her much loved grandmother, Nell, has just died and Cassandra, her life already shaken by a tragic accident ten years ago, feels like she has lost everything dear to her. But an unexpected and mysterious bequest from Nell turns Cassandra’s life upside down and ends up challenging everything she thought she knew about herself and her family.
Inheriting a book of dark and intriguing fairy tales written by Eliza Makepeace—the Victorian authoress who disappeared mysteriously in the early twentieth century—Cassandra takes her courage in both hands to follow in the footsteps of Nell on a quest to find out the truth about their history, their family and their past; little knowing that in the process, she will also discover a new life for herself.
Quotes from The Forgotten Garden
Memory is a cruel mistress with whom we all must learn to dance.
We’re all unique, just never in the ways we imagine.
She did as she felt, and she felt a great deal.
You make a life out of what you have, not what you’re missing.
So much in life came down to timing.
Discussion Questions for The Forgotten Garden
- The story jumps between 3 time periods – Eliza and Rose in the early 1900s, Nell’s trip to England in 1975 and Cassandra in 2005. How did you feel about the intertwining of the three lines? Did you feel they balanced well? Was one better written than the others?
- Could you see Eliza and Rose realistically acting the way they did? Was it believable that a husband like Nathaniel would actually go along with their plan?
- One of the themes of the book is the sense of identity we derive from our family. Every character in some way lost that sense of their identity at some point in the novel. What other themes and motifs did you notice in the book?
- In the story, Nell almost completely shuts out her family when she finds out she was adopted. Her whole personality seems to shift. Do you feel this shift was necessary to the story and did it seem authentic or overly dramatic?
- It must be extremely difficult to write a book of more than 500 pages? Do you feel the length was justified, or do you think she could have shortened the story without losing any of the substance?
About Kate Morton
Kate Morton was born in South Australia and grew up in the mountains of south-east Queensland. She has degrees in dramatic art and English literature and lives now with her family in London and Australia. The House at Riverton, The Forgotten Garden, The Distant Hours, The Secret Keeper and The Lake House have all been number one bestsellers around the world. She is also the author of The Clockmaker’s Daughter and Homecoming.
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All year I have decided to keep a diary of tracks that I am enjoying so that maybe you can gain new ideas of tracks to listen to or even try out. So I thought what a great way to end the year and highlight some of the tracks throughout 2022 that I have enjoyed. Here are some of my favourite tracks from January to March.
3/1/22 – 24k Magic, Bruno Mars
The year for me started off really getting back into Bruno Mars and dancing a lot to some of his songs. This track was one that really stood out and made me smile to listen to it. It is a great little track and it is one of those songs that you forget is part of his back catalogue.
12/1/22 – Barcelona, Twin Atlantic
I was listening to another playlist on Spotify and this track came on and I didn’t know who it was. This year I have started to listen to Twin Atlantic a lot more as I have started to realise I like some of their music. I think this was the first song I heard from the band and it is really catchy and very unique.
25/1/22 We Don’t Talk About Bruno, Encanto
I saw the film Encanto at the beginning of the month and enjoyed it and like everyone I found the songs pretty catchy and this one is one of the best. It is really easy to have this song pop up into your head like an earworm and it is only the chorus.
7/2/22 – Cali Sun, Ocean Grove
I was listening to random playlists again on Spotify and came across this track by Ocean Grove and it is really catchy that it has ended up being added to all my regular circulations. It is a fun little track, catchy and has an uplifting sound to it. It is a great track to have split up a playlist. It has a real nineties feel about this song as well.
18/2/22 – Projector, Set It Off
Set It Off are a band that I always like their songs, I don’t listen to them too much but whenever their songs come on I am always heading to my Spotify to find out who is singing the song I am enjoying. This is one of those tracks that i just described. It is really catchy and has a good beat that it is hard not to like it.
19/2/22 – KULT, Stece Aoki, Grandson, Jasiah
I like looking at new music releases and this song popped up and I instantly liked it as it was so unusual and had a great dance great to it. The more songs I hear with Grandson, the more I like their music because its so different to s lot of musicians out there. This track is upbeat, has a great drop and is just really good.
11/3/22 – The Funeral, Yungblud
I wasn’t sure when i first heard this if I actually liked this but like any Yungblud track, the more I hear it the more I like it. This song took a while to grow on me and only did when I had it on repeat whilst I was working to a deadline and noticed that I was dancing along to it in my chair.
14/3/22 – Paralyzed, Sueco
This song has been on my playlists for ages and it is so catchy and I always look to see who is singing it. The track has a mixture of emo, heavy guitars and a tad of hip hop to make this really unique track. I really love this song, I think it is one of my favourite songs of the year so far.
21/3/33 – Beautiful Day, Michael Bublé
When it is a sunny day there is only one track that I love playing and it is this song. It is such a great track and it has this uplifting feel to it that makes you want en[joy the day and live life up in the sunshine. It also has a really fun music video with it as well.
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It's 2012 and I officially switched to git (finally!) and it seemed natural to get an account in GitHub, because "that's what all the cool kids are doing". I like the fact that you can host your project's dedicated site on the repo, although it is done through Jekyll, GitHub's static-pages generator. Anyways, it means no databases, which means faster loading and less security issues/overhead, but has other limitations. For each problem, its tool.
As the site explains, you have to create a new branch in your project called
gh-pages to store the contents of your site. When you push that branch to your GitHub remote repository, the server will build your static site from the files in the branch (that is, you should version-control and push everything but the
This branch is not a normal branch though. It's an orphan branch. And, what is an orphan branch? According to git's manual:
Create a new orphan branch, named
<new_branch>, started from
<start_point>and switch to it. The first commit made on this new branch will have no parents and it will be the root of a new history totally disconnected from all the other branches and commits.
You create it using the command:
git checkout [-q] [-f] [-m] --orphan [<start_point>]
Since I'm still new to git I can't totally grasp the implications of an orphan branch or its applications, although the git manual lists at least one:
This can be useful when you want to publish the tree from a commit without exposing its full history. You might want to do this to publish an open source branch of a project whose current tree is "clean", but whose full history contains proprietary or otherwise encumbered bits of code.
Now, when you checkout a branch in your local repo, your system's folder browser will switch to the contents of that branch. That is a bit confusing to me. Let me explain why.
Basically I am thinking of these two scenarios: repo folder and gh-pages in the same folder or in different folders.
Let's say I have a local repo folder in my computer (or I clone it from GitHub). Now I want to have a dedicated site for my project in a branch called
gh-pages. I follow the instructions to create an orphan branch, store my site in there, commit, and push to GitHub.
When I want to continue working on my project I checkout the
master branch, make my changes and commit / push to GitHub. If I want to make changes to the site, I checkout
gh-pages branch again, and so on.
So everything lives in ONE local folder of my computer, which shows different files depending on the branch I have checked out. But the problem is, every time I want to see the files of one of the branches in, say, Nautilus (Ubuntu's file browser), I have to do it through git. I can't click folders and open them, because they don't appear until I git checkout the branch.
The other scenario is: I have my local repo folder that contains my project's files, where I make changes to the code, commit and push to GitHub.
Now, instead of making a
gh-pages branch, I make a
gh-pages folder INSIDE my local repo folder (and add this folder to
I go to the
gh-pages folder, clone my project in there, create a
gh-pages orphan branch, paste in my site's files, commit and push. In the
gh-pages folder, I keep checked into the
gh-pages branch forever.
If I want to continue working in my project, I just switch to my local repo folder and make changes / commit / push to GitHub.
If I want to continue working on the project's site, I switch to the
gh-pages folder and make changes / commit / push to the
gh-pages branch in GitHub.
So I now have a "project" living inside my project, just for
gh-pages. Everything is organized, and if I browse the local repo folder with Nautilus (or any other system's file browser), I will be able to see both my code files and my project's site files. If I have several projects, each with their respective site, everything can be kept organized.
The problem is, I am saving my project files twice, am I not? One in my working repo, and the other in the master branch of the cloned repo living inside the
gh-pages folder (just that it will never be updated).
Also, if you had files in the
gh-pages branch that are also in the
master (because you are using some of them in your site as demos, for example), you would have to use the first approach. Lea Verou talked a year or so ago about how to easily keep gh-pages in sync with master because she was having that exact problem. The links in the comments are very enlightening too. And there is even another different way to do it by checking out single files instead of the whole branch. All this is still too obscure to me, and I will need time to internalize it.
Maybe the answer is so obvious that you are all laughing at me at this moment. Whatever the answer is, I chose the second approach. I think it's less confusing that way, and since I won't be updating the master branch of the cloned repo, but just the
gh-pages branch, seems like it'll be as if the master branch didn't exist at all.
More important is the fact that when I work on a project, I'm usually also updating the project's site at the same time, so I need to have both folders opened. Otherwise I'd have to change from one branch to the other constantly and I find it very prone to error, or simply an uncomfortable workflow. That's the way I work, maybe your workflow is different and this is not an issue for you.
Now, to avoid having the files repeated twice, what I do is to clone the GitHub repo just after I create it, and before uploading any file to it. But this is probably something that will only be viable for my personal projects.
I do this only once: just after creating my repo:
- Enter repo and add
- Create folder
- Clone the repo
git clone <remote repo URL> gh-pages.
- Follow the instructions in the GitHub website:
$ cd gh-pages $ git checkout --orphan gh-pages $ git rm -rf .
The following step is better done in the GUI (
temp is a temporary folder where you have your site files):
$ cd .. $ mv temp/* gh-pages $ rm -rf temp
Now, you can start version-controlling your site files:
$ cd gh-pages $ git add . $ git commit -a -m "First pages commit" $ git push origin gh-pages
I'm doing a first pages commit because NOW I will start version controlling my site files. I normally work on a site on my Dropbox when I am in the initial phases, and only when I have something that makes sense do I start control versioning. It's better for my mental health if I do it that way :-).
If there is a better way of doing this, let me know!


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The first novel in this series is complete and is seeking a publisher. I have written the first part of the second book, as well as over half a million words of outline for several books beyond that.
All book information here is copyright to Kimberly Chapman, 2004-2006.
To avoid spoilers, I won't post anything about a sequel until the book before it has been released.
The Colony exists several hundred years in the future on a distant planet known only as AWPIHX-4-9-00014, its scientific designation. The planet and the Colony itself have no other name because the citizenry never got around to giving them names that everyone would be happy with.
The Colony is, in effect, a lone nation on that distant planet, made up of five large cities, clumped suburbs around those cities, and a few rural towns. Where we'd use phrases such as "national" or "federal" in our time, they say "colonial".
The Founders were idealists from Earth who became fed up with having their lives run by massive corporations that had become indistinguishable from governments. Other unpleasant aspects of living on Earth - such as overpopulation, pollution, diminished resources, and lack of personal privacy and freedoms - inspired the Founders to look for another place to live, far enough away from Earth to not interest the corporations.
The leading Founder, Cameron MacDonaugh, was a charismatic clergyman from western Canada. His interfaith alliance preached tolerance, truth, love, and respect for individual rights. MacDonaugh quickly gathered a global following, and partnered with the other three Founders - Ye Lok, a brilliant Chinese scientist, Maya Paloni, a philanthropic doctor from Greece, and her South African husband Abram Paloni, a wealthy businessman who converted to MacDonaughism and abandoned his corporate life - to form a movement dedicated to raising the funds to leave Earth behind forever.
The idea was to start a society based on truth, freedom, and love. It would operate on a communal model with a constitution designed to protect personal liberties and privacy. Religion was declared an entirely personal affair and banned from government. In fact, it quickly became taboo in this society to speak of religion at all outside of the home or the faith centres - small, social institutions that act somewhere between houses of worship and community outreach centres. Colonial culture developed with the attitude of "do whatever you like as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else."
The Founders hoped that, without a monetary system, the Colony would flourish as a communal utopia. For the first generation, their hopes held true. After all, each of the eight thousand original colonists had to give up their social status and almost everything they'd owned back on Earth in order to come along, so only those dedicated to the Founders' ideals were willing to make such a sacrifice.
Unfortunately, future generations did not hold so fast to those ideals. Greed and all that goes with it - corruption, crime, wealth, and poverty - have crept into the Colony. A monetary system of electronic credits was introduced during the eighth generation. It was equitable at first, but it wasn't long before a class structure came about, rocketing some citizens to wealth and power and leaving others on the streets.
By the fourteenth generation, in the late 300s in Colonial Years, the Founders' other ideals are showing cracks as well. That is where the Chronicles begin.
In the first book of the series, readers are introduced to the core characters - a group of Colonial law enforcement agents - and the Colony in general. These characters are charged with bringing down the recently-formed organized crime groups that threaten the entire Colony.
The characters are the most important element of the story. The crime drama and the politics of the world are told through their points of view. It is their individual lives and bonds of friendship that direct the flow of the tale. The characters must try to focus on the job at hand, but begin to find themselves worrying that the ideals of the Founders are being sacrificed to greed and corruption.
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Nick Fergessen, Senior Agent in charge of the Department of Organized Crime at the Colonial Law Enforcement Bureau, considers himself to be a serious man dedicated to his work. Unfortunately, despite having assembled a talented team of fellow agents to halt the rise of new groups that threaten the Colony, it is becoming clear to Nick that the department exists more for political show than real investigation. Under-financed, under-equipped, and thwarted at every turn, he and his staff are growing bitter.
When Nick's demands for a computer specialist are finally met, his frustration only increases. Hannah Gering, fresh out of the Academy, is so tiny that she couldn't pass all of the physical requirements for proper graduation, nor is she licensed to carry a gun. Nick is told she was pushed ahead because she is some kind of genius, but all he can see is another burden to drag his department down. Worse, she's eager, sweet, and emotionally expressive - all things that conflict with his cold demeanour.
But soon Nick is forced to realize that Hannah's special talents are exactly what they need to finally make real progress in fighting the three main organized crime groups: the wealthy and powerful Gautier family, the disturbingly slick Meios Media Group, and the Minh brothers, notorious gadgeteers. He also learns that Hannah's effervescence conceals a dangerous secret from her past. As he passes through threat and peril with her, he discovers that there's more capacity inside of him for love and vulnerability than he ever could have imagined...
Nick (short for Nicholas) is the lead character of the Chronicles. Book One is told largely through his point of view, and in that book, it's only Nick's inner thoughts that are heard by the reader directly.
Nick is smarter than he knows, and much more emotionally complex than he'd ever admit. He enjoys kidding around with his staff, but is easily made cranky by work-related frustrations. His main hobby is gourmet cooking, at which he is exceptionally talented. At the beginning of Book One, he is separated from his wife but sees his two beloved daughters every Saturday.
His piercing stare, coupled with his uncanny ability to detect lies and discern real motivations based on body language, make him a formidable threat to anyone he interrogates. Even his friends and family know better than to try to slip anything by him.
While writing these books, I have a very firm picture in my head of exactly what Nick looks and sounds like. I know his mannerisms - from his stare to his one-eyebrow-raised questioning looks, from his frustrated sighs and grunts to his rare laughter - with such detail that I often have to remind myself that he is a character, and not real. He even has his own blog.
This familiarity is in part due to the fact that I have a definite model for the character in actor Anthony LaPaglia. I've been closely studying Mr. LaPaglia's acting throughout the creation of Nick Fergessen. Upon successful publication of Book One, I fully intend to turn it into a screenplay and do anything I can to bring this story to the screen with Mr. LaPaglia in this role that was written exclusively for him. Yes, I know it's an unlikely prospect but I dream big!
The compilation graphic below shows what Nick looks like, except that suits are anachronistic in the Colony. Nick typically wears plain black shirts or sweaters and black trousers at work. At home on the weekends, Nick wears old t-shirts with either shorts or rough-worn jeans, depending on the temperature and whether or not he expects to be seen in public.
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AFTER Kevin Alas, it was veteran Cyrus Baguio’s turn to get a renewal from NLEX management.
The 37-year-old Baguio received a fresh two-year deal from the Road Warriors in what could possibly be his final PBA contract.
The offer came exactly a month after the high-flying wingman was acquired by the franchise in a three-team trade with Globalport and Phoenix, reuniting him with coach Yeng Guiao, the same man who picked him 14th overall (second round) in the 2003 rookie draft for Red Bull.
Terms of the deal were not made available as NLEX management will be making a formal announcement on the matter.
Baguio was the second player to be renewed by the Road Warriors even before the league’s 42nd season comes to an end. Alas was earlier signed to a three-year contract.
The product of University of Sto. Tomas scored seven points in 19 minutes of play as NLEX lost to TnT Katropain their PBA Governors Cup game on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
RJ Jazul signed a one-year extension with Phoenix that guarantees him two more seasons with the Fuel Masters.
The Fuel Masters bowed out of contention for a quarterfinals berth following their eighth straight loss also on Wednesday against Rain or Shine. Jazul had nine points, four rebounds, and three assists in the Phoenix loss (2-10).
Meanwhile, Elasto Painter Don Trollano also inked a new two-year pact with the team after his previous contract with the franchise expired.

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The Labrador retriever husky mix is a cross between a pedigree Labrador retriever and a Husky. Even though it is difficult to guess the traits and appearance of any mixed dog breed, you can imagine a medium to large-sized canine. Usually, the Husky Lab mix is smart, energetic and outgoing. From appearance to health care, socialization to training. Is the Lab Husky mix the right dog for you? Let’s hear about it!
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Overview of Labrador Retriever Husky Mix
The Labsky or Lab husky mix is a hybrid dog, a cross between the Husky and Labrador Retriever dogs. Active, keen, and trustworthy, these pups inbred some of the best abilities from both of their parents. These dogs are also called Huskador. In spite of their high-end image, you might find these dogs in shelters as well as rescues; thus, keep in mind to always adopt!
These gorgeous canines make for super faithful and enthusiastic family pets, and they are generally easy to train and rapid to learn new instructions. Labsky likes to remain energetic; therefore, be ready for plenty of extra-long walks. Frequently seen as cleverer than the average dog, Husky Lab mixes also benefit from collaborating dog toys.
- The Huskador is a mixed dog breed. They are not pedigreed dogs like their parents.
- They were initially bred intentionally in the 1990s.
- Huskador is a medium- to large-sized pooch with high energy.
- They can love individuals and human interaction. They are generally very friendly.
- The Labsky contains a double fur that needs regular brushing.
- Their coat can come in white, yellow, black, brown, as well as red, and several times, the fur will be a mix of shades.
- The Huskadors can have a high prey effort and might be best matched to homes with pets.
Characteristics of Lab Husky Mix
The Lab husky mix came after crossing between a Labrador and a Siberian Husky. The mixed dog dates back to the 1990s, even though their original state of origin still needs to be recognized.
The history of the Huskador’s parents goes back far away. The Siberian Husky has been around for over 3000 years and arrived in the cold climes of Alaska as well as Canada.
The Lab has a history as a gun pooch and was first bred in Newfoundland in the 19th century. During this time, the Labrador has become known as one of the most prevalent dog breeds in America and often ranks as the most famous dog breed of all, as stated by the American Kennel Club.
Although the Lab husky mix looks like an extravagant, high-end designer pooch, several of them end up in lodgings; thus, go for adoption if you think this is the dog for you!
Because of Labsky’s tradition, you can suppose these dogs to be medium and large-sized. Several Lab husky mixes weigh in at 40-60 pounds and height from 20 to 28 inches.
3. Husky Lab Mix Personality
Several Husky Lab mix lovers like to define their dogs as very trustworthy and very active. With high energy, these dogs flourish on long walks and will always be attentive in physical activity. If you have admittance to plenty of outdoor space in your home, the Lab Husky mix will thrive and approach life with ample vigor.
Labrador retriever Husky mixes at home are seen as affectionate and faithful dogs who search for company and love being around individuals. A Labsky likes mental inspiration, and interactive dog toys can help have the dog fascinated and watchful.
These dogs enjoy being around their loved ones and thrive in an environment with human contact. In some circumstances, the Siberian husky can result in some canines being perceived as stubborn; however, the Labrador retriever’s peaceful disposition and welcoming nature generally balance this characteristic.
Labskies are usually healthy. This breed is prone to some of the same health issues that the Siberian Husky as well as Labrador Retriever also experience. It is significant to sustain good care and steady veterinary examinations.
Some of the more common health issues Labskies face include:
- Eye infections
- Hip dysplasia
5. Labsky Care
As with all canines, you must keep up your Labsky’s consistent veterinary inspections to notice any health worries early. Your veterinarian can help you generate a care routine to keep your dog healthy.
Lab Husky mixes can be susceptible to weight gain because of their Labrador Retriever inheritance. They also have high energy levels; thus, it is important that you can promise long walks and lengthy play sessions.
Grooming is significant with a Labsky. You should brush your dog’s double fur at least once–and perhaps twice–daily. This reduces the probability of the dog increasing mats and eliminates dead hair and any rubbish clinging to it.
As huskies have been recognized to face dental concerns, ask your vet about the most operative technique to maintain good dental well-being. Your vet can explain to you about brushing your dog’s teeth and maintaining good at-home dental upkeep.
A perfect Labsky diet must be made for a medium-sized dog breed with high energy. As with all pooches, the Labsky’s dietary requirements will vary from puppyhood to maturity and will last to change into their older years.
You must ask your veterinarian for suggestions about your Labsky’s diet because there is far too much difference among individual dogs–comprising weight, energy, as well as health–to make a particular approval.
7. Lab Husky Mix Coat Color and Grooming
Labsky coats are frequently termed as feeling smooth to the human touch. Their coat has several colors comprising white, black, brown, red, as well as yellow, and several times the fur will be a combination of colors.
The Labsky’s double fur is generally medium in length. Regular brushing is needed as part of your Labsky’s daily grooming routine.
The extra lining on a Labrador mix’s coat originates from a Siberian husky’s requirement to survive in harsh environments. A Huskador frequently prefers a cooler environment to hot and moist conditions; thus, consider this if you want to adopt one.
8. Husky Lab Mix Life Expectancy
The typical lifecycle of a Siberian husky is around 12-15 years. Labs usually live for around 12.5 years.
The lifecycle of a Husky Labrador mix will differ based on their ancestry and health. However, it will likely be around 13 years.
9. Mental Needs
Husky labs should provide plenty of mental stimulation; otherwise, they rapidly become bored and harsh. Accomplish the dog’s intellectual requirements by allowing it to play with food-dispensing dog toys, ball-launching toys, and rope toys.
Owners can also give stimulation by teaching their dogs new instructions and tricks. Spend a minimum of 30 minutes daily playing fetch, hide, as well as tug-of-war.
How much Lab Husky Mix?
Lab husky mixes are inexpensive because several designer dogs are more lavish than their thoroughbred parents. Purchasing a husky lab puppy costs more than adopting a pooch from a shelter or rescue group.
Lab Husky Mix Children and Other Pets.
These dogs are generally great around kids because of their inherently faithful nature and inborn love of playing. Although due to the dog’s athletic capabilities, it’s significant to organize play sessions to protect both parties. The dog can be a very active and faithful companion for kids who learn how to approach and play with a Husky Lab mix appropriately. Even though Husky Lab mixes can be very social around people and usually do well around similar-sized dogs, their prey nature can become triggered if they get a small pet, particularly cats and rabbits.
It is always significant to make sure that your Labsky has proper socialization and suitable training from an early age.
Lab Husky Mix Rescue Groups
It may be hard to seek a non-profit rescue group that solely handles these dogs. But there are numerous Siberian husky as well as Labrador breed-specific rescues that occasionally help mixes of those dogs find homes. Seek a rescue group near you.
Here are a few breed-specific rescues that can help you find the right Husky Lab for you:
Is a Lab husky mix Right for You?
The Lab husky mix makes an outstanding pet for outdoorsy families because the dog copes well with children and likes being a part of a household. However, Lab husky mixes aren’t for everybody. This breed can’t stay home alone for several hours; thus, this dog breed isn’t a good option for individuals who can’t provide plenty of attention during the day.
Are Lab Husky Mix good dogs?
Husky Lab mixes make outstanding pets for families because they will rapidly become family members. A family also means lots of individuals in and out of the house to spend time with them.
How big do Lab Husky mixes get?
The Husky Lab is a medium dog at around 20-25 inches tall, weighing approximately 40-60 pounds. The lifecycle of this hybrid is about 10-15 years.
As you can see, a Labrador Retriever Husky Mix is an excellent dog. Husky Lab is appropriate for all owners, comprising families with small kids, and loves being with you permanently. However, you’ll need to be there for your dog and include it in all your deeds, which can be difficult if you’re busy.
Can you handle this dog? Or do you have one? In a comment section, let us know your thoughts about the Husky Lab Mix below.
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You can now print personalised Glass Cheese Boards at Harvey Norman PhotoCentre! Using names of your choosing, you can pick from a wide range of designs and colours to create the perfect glass cheese board!
These boards are perfect for any event, whether relaxing with the family or entertaining with friends!
These glass cheese boards are easy to make! Simply select your favourite design and colour, and add the perfect finishing touch by personalising with a name of your choosing, and then take it through to the check out and you're done!
Measurements: - Centimetres: 31.5cm x 11cm (inc. handle length) Inches: 12 3/8″ x 4 5/16″ (inc. handle length)

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Supercharging the economy through The Innovation District
Sheffield City Region is home to a globally significant centre for innovation and translational research. The Innovation District produces research-led, technology-based solutions delivered by some of the world’s most talented people working in aerospace, defence, transportation, nuclear, oil, gas and healthcare technologies. The Innovation District is the go-to-place in the UK, for global leaders looking for advanced manufacturing and engineering innovation.
Born out of a unique partnership between Sheffield’s two universities, private business and the region’s Local Authorities, it builds on the region’s established strength for manufacturing and engineering; accelerating the delivery of new technologies and creating excellent opportunities for trade and investment.
At the heart of The Innovation District, sits the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) and Sheffield Business Park, which - with over a decade of investment – have both expanded to create a 200 acre Research Campus connecting Sheffield and Rotherham and acting as a nucleus for the wider geography. The Innovation District itself spans over 2,000 acres and is a major driver of growth in the north of England and across the UK.
The Innovation District is the place in the UK for businesses and people to connect, co-locate, collaborate and innovate; attracting business and investment from all over the world, it is home to world-class brands including Boeing, McLaren Automotive , Rolls-Royce, Arconic, Tata specialist steels, Toshiba and Forgemasters.
The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and its high-tech research facilities around Factory 2050 continue to attract an ever-growing cluster of world leading manufacturers to the Innovation District. Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is home to the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), with research partners including Sheffield Hallam University, Canon and Westfield Health. The AWRC is poised to become the most advanced research and development centre for physical activity in the world; presenting exciting opportunities for local businesses to further develop their specialisms through the creation of commercial solutions for global healthcare markets.
The Innovation District is a physically and technically connected hub of innovation where research institutions and companies co-locate and collaborate with entrepreneurs, business start-ups and incubators. Development is ongoing to offer a range of housing, workspaces and amenities in an environment that encourages open-innovation.

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There are scads of ways people can book a trip, increasing the competition travel agents face acquiring clients in an already competitive industry. That being said, an airline consolidator can serve as a valuable asset to a travel agent.
While it is important travel agents are aware of airline consolidators as a resource, it is equally important they understand misconceptions of the industry so as to not miss out on an opportunity to earn higher commissions while benefiting their clients with low airfare. Continue reading “Misconceptions of Airline Consolidators”
Satisfy your clients’ taste for luxury with a Dubai vacation that showcases the city’s most opulent features. Whether clients want to be pampered with superior hospitality, private yacht cruises, architectural marvels, spa retreats, or delicious food, you can count on Sky Bird’s tour division, Sky Vacations, to help you do it all.
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As far as the travel industry is concerned, airline consolidators are a recent phenomenon. These companies have only been around for the last half century or so, but they have developed into an integral part of the industry. As part of a monthly series on airline consolidators, today we’ll be discussing the history behind them and why they can benefit travel agents.
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Sky Bird’s tours division, Sky Vacations’ new Dubai packages are specially designed to expose your clients to Dubai’s best features, inside and out. Travelers looking to soak up the Dubai sun through outdoor activity will find plenty to do between the beaches, desert, and city. Continue reading for some of Dubai’s most popular outdoor ventures.
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Choosing to work with an airline consolidator is one of the best decisions you can make as a travel agent. Just like everything else in life, you want to make sure the company you work with is reputable. So how do you determine if an airline consolidator is trustworthy? There are several different ways to vet a consolidator before you work with them.
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Whether your clients are planning a visit to Dubai or simply desire a pleasurable stopover, Sky Bird’s tours division, Sky Vacations, has the perfect vacation packages! They’ll enjoy a range of popular sites like Dubai’s delectable food scene. With hundreds of restaurants to choose from, diners of every palate will find something to enjoy.
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How Airline Consolidators Help Travel Agents
Working in the travel industry is rewarding, but it’s also highly competitive. When it comes time to book your client’s trip, you need to have all the expertise you can get. Working with an airline consolidator helps travel agents navigate the inner-workings of airlines and the travel industry as a whole by providing agents with special rates, discounts, tickets, and insights.
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If you have clients planning to either visit or stopover in Dubai, Sky Bird’s tours division, Sky Vacations, is releasing brand-new packages you won’t want to miss. With such a vast array of popular sites and experiences in this glamorous city, your clients will have no shortage of fun, even when time is limited. Sky Vacations has the solution. Now you can earn commission from completely customizable packages that encompass the best of what Dubai has to offer from leisurely dinner cruises to exciting desert adventures!
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Global Distribution Systems, or GDS, are the bread and butter of airline consolidators, but many travel agents are not utilizing these amazing tools to their full potential. By working with an airline consolidator, travel agents can save time, money, and have a competitive advantage. This article is part of a monthly series on airline consolidators and how travel agents can put their services to work for them.
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If you’re unsatisfied with how much (or how little) your current commissions are, you should consider working with an airline consolidator. The great deals they provide on airfare gives travel agents the power to mark up commissions. Imagine being handed a blank check on which to write your desired amount of commissions! If you’re ready to give your business a boost, tune in to this monthly series on airline consolidation throughout 2018.
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Autumn surprise proposal at Government Island
We often do photo shoots with our friends to help them with their portfolios, websites or social media when they are looking to do couples’ pictures. Our favorite photographer (and good friend) texted me and asked me if we could do a shoot. Little did I know, Michael and the photographer had it all planned out.
When the photographer found the perfect spot, she told him that the view was gorgeous, which was their code for Michael to put the ring box in his pocket. She had us do several different shots and then posed me in front of Michael. We were posing, and the photographer told me to turn around and face Michael. When I turned around, he was down on one knee crying. I was so surprised that I could not stop crying and smiling at the same time. Thank you for making me the happiest man alive every single day. I can’t wait to be your husband! —Javier, one half of the couple
Photographer: Amy Adams Photography
Location: Government Island
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An auction of FM construction permits that had been planned for late April is now postponed.
The Federal Communications Commission said Auction 106 will be put off indefinitely.
Office of Managing Director may grant special permission for those with operational necessity
“Auction 106 applicants that submitted upfront payments may obtain a refund of those deposits after submitting a written request,” it stated. Details are in a public notice.
The auction, whenever it’s held, will offer 130 CPs including 34 that were available from prior auctions.
According to prior reporting on the CommLawBlog, these are channels formerly occupied by stations that lost or cancelled their licenses, channels sold to bidders who failed to pay their bids, channels that were offered but drew no bidders, and channels that have never been opened up to applications.


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where to go for good thai in central ill?
i just had some fabulous thai at Dibs in Chicago, but i live in Decatur! anyplace around here, say Champaign or Springfield, that REALLY knows Thai????
Springfield has a few places I think...Little Saigon (Vietnamese too) and Magic Kitchen. I have not been to either, but they are supposed to be good. I live in Champaign and there is a place called Basil Thai near Krannert Center in Urbana (http://basil-thai.com/) which is decent, and another place in downtown Champaign called Nitaya, here's a link to a good local food blog for more info:
Additionally, Bombay Grill (Indian) has added a location on 1st St. in Champaign, and it's pretty good.
Oops, there's also Thara Thai, which is on Bloomington Rd. I believe, just off the I-74/Prospect exit. (scroll down for info about Thara):
Have not been, but it gets high marks!
I live just south of Springfield and Little Saigon is pretty excellent for central Illinois. I've been to a dozens places in Chicago and while it may not compete with the best of those, it is above par for the windy city. Magic Kitchen changed hands a few years back and some feel that the quality has dipped, but others say that nothing has changed. FWIW, I was never very impressed in the first place.
There is a small place in the Capitol City shopping center just off of I-55---Taste of Thai---that is very good at what is does. It has a small menu and executes those dishes very capably----sort of a Thai Diner.
Little Saigon is worth a trip though.
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Not exactly close to you, but there is a very good Thai restaurant in Peoria. It is also called Taste of Thai, but I don't think it's anyway related to the one you've mentioned. The owner/chef at the one in Peoria turns out some wonderful dishes. The menu is quite large, and we've tried a number of items. Our favorite is his green curry, but we've also had several noodle dishes that were quite tasty. Also, don't skip appetizers---we've tried several and they've all been quite good. Must tell you though, that the food is far superior to the atmosphere, decor, and service!