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Origin, species, types, agronomic management, food and medicinal uses.
Discover all about the achira: a plant with surprising properties, multiple names, multiple uses — as food and medicine — resistant to pests, and which, unfortunately, is cultivated and consumed less and less.
✅ 26 common names of the achira
The achira plant (Canna indica) has at least 26 names, apart from achira — which is derived from the Quechua word acuy, meaning sneezing.
It is called achira and sago in Cundinamarca, Colombia (which is an improper name because it is confused with the sago palm, Maranta arundinacea, with long leaves and from whose trunk a type of starch similar to that of the achira is extracted). In other regions of Colombia they also call it chisgua or risgua.
In Venezuela it is known as bihao, bijao, capacho or maraca .
They call it conga or atzera in Loja, Ecuador .
Canna or biri are another common names used to refer to this plant in Brazil.
They call it Zulu or pericagua in Peru .
On some Caribbean islands and in the African Republic of Sierra Leone they call it cucuyús, juquián, Indian cane, beaded cane, cañancoro, crab flower, platanillo, chancle, caeté, red achira, yerba del rosario or arrowroot.
As if that were not enough, in Mexico they call it burdock, Papantla and acaxochitl.
These vernacular names are used interchangeably to name other species of the Canna genus, apart from C. indica: C. coccinea, C. edulis, C. generalis, and C. lutea, which it closely resembles. Or simply, it is a taxonomic duplication of the scientific name for the same species.
✅ Origin of Canna indica
The achira plant is native to America, probably from the lands of Peru, where archaeologists have reported its cultivation since 2500 BC, or about 4,500 years ago. At that time the indigenous people cultivated it to use its rhizomes as food.
Caicedo (2014) points out that Colombia was the center of dissemination of the plant. There it spread and became cultivated throughout the country. The achira is a plant that has been domesticated by indigenous communities, achieving a plant with great resistance to pests and diseases, and that currently requires little or no use of agrochemicals.
In the Valdivia culture of the Ecuadorian coast, one of the first original cultures of America, in the early formative period, between 4500/3500 and 2000/1800 BC, there is archaeological evidence of the cultivation and consumption of achira, as well as cassava or cassava, lerén, a variety of corn, squash, beans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and some fruits such as papaya, pineapple, cherimoya and avocado or avocado (Idrovo-Vallejo 2010).
✅ Botanical description of the achira
The achira is a perennial herbaceous plant of variable height. From the apex sprout the leaves, the floral stem and the stems.
The leaves are wide, green or purplish green, measuring from 30 to 600 cm long and 10 to 25 cm wide, with a prominent central rib, a characteristic that gives it the ability to be used to wrap food.
The flowers are red or yellow-orange, 4.5 to 7.5 cm long, and 0.3 to 0.5 cm wide, depending on the type of plant.
From its stem , which ranges from 0.40 to 2.5 m in height, long, creeping shoots emerge, with long, oblong leaves.
The fruits are capsules, from ellipsoid to globose, warty, 1.5 to 3 cm long, brown in colour, and containing numerous hard, black seeds.
✔ The rhizome
The most used part of the plant is the rhizome, and it is the justification for its peasant cultivation.
The rhizome is fleshy and edible. It reaches about 60 cm in length and up to 25 kg in weight.
A starch is extracted from the rhizome and processed to produce a highly nutritious starch.
The rhizome is very perishable and it is customary to leave it underground until it is used or, once harvested, smoke it to keep it longer at room temperature.
✔ Types of achira
Two predominant types of achira are known: green and purple.
The green one has green leaves and white rhizomes.
The Purple variety has purple leaves and reddish-violet rhizomes.
✔ Don’t get confused!
A very widespread plant related to C. indica is C. glauca, known as platanillo in several countries, including Ecuador and Venezuela.
This plant is not edible, and is used for ornamental purposes, or to use its leaves as a wrapper for foods, such as tamales and cheeses.
The plant is easy to propagate due to its wide adaptability and its great resistance to pests and disease, which seems to be a characteristic of Cannaceae. It is planted in furrows, helping to conserve moisture and also protect it from excess. The rhizome tends to emerge to the surface, showing a positive geotropism. The agronomic management is similar to that of the potato.
✅ Agronomic management of the achira
The achira is a rustic plant, easily adapted to different types of soils and altitudes (from 0 to 2,700 meters above sea level), and highly resistant to pests and diseases.
It grows where there is little humidity, requiring moderate and well-distributed rainfall, between 500 and 1,200 mm.
It prefers loose soils, with a loamy or loamy-silty texture, rich in organic matter.
It tolerates acidity and grows well in soils with a pH of 4.5 to 8. Its cultivation adapts well to temperature ranges between 14-16 °C and 27-32 °C, depending on the cultivar.
✔ Main cultivars used in Colombia
Four cultivars are mainly planted in Colombia: foreign, red, natagueña and raizuela. The foreign variety has the largest and heaviest rhizomes (429 g of average weight per rhizome). In some countries, a production of 23 t/ha is reported after four months, and 85 t/ha after one year.
The sowing density of the plant ranges from 13,333 to 20,000 rhizomes per ha, at a distance of 1 to 0.5m, and from 1 to 0.75m.
The plant propagates by rhizomes. The harvest takes place between six and nine months after sowing, depending on the cultivar, the altitude, and the type of soil.
But the actual harvest time is variable and problematic because it constitutes a critical point for starch yield, and depends on the cultivar planted, the height above sea level of the plantation, and the prevailing climatic conditions.
Harvesting is done manually, with the help of a shovel or barretón, in small production units.
✔ Reasons why it is grown
The achira is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
In some cases, the plant is used to purify wastewater, and to serve as a barrier to the invasive advance of grasses such as kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum), spreading easily and quickly on the surfaces where it is placed.
The plant is cultivated especially for its spherical, cylindrical or top-shaped rhizomes, which are 5 to 25 cm long and 3 to 12 cm wide.
Achira is traditionally cultivated in small peasant production units and in family gardens, allocating them mainly for self-consumption, which may add up, in Colombia alone, to some 800 hectares.
But it is an item that has been progressively reduced to fewer and fewer cultivated areas, due to the lack of automated production and lack of demand for the product.
The custom of wrapping prepared meals or food with its leaves has been lost in the Andean countries to the extent that they urbanize. Achira is also cultivated in the central region of Ecuador, in the Pillaro canton in the province of Tungurahua, at 2,800 meters above sea level (Arcos-Jácome 2015).
Caicedo (2000) points out that about ten cultivars have been identified.
Among them, those with the highest yield potential are Native (Altamira II), Green or Smooth (Caqueza C), Red (Pasto N), Morada de San Agustín (H), Raizuda (Caqueza C), Foreign (Caqueza C), and Pasture White (N).
The average biomass production is 21 t/ha at the time of harvest, that is, considering leaves, stems, corms and other plant parts.
Arcos-Jácome (2015) distinguishes four types of achira: red (Caqueza), purple (San Agustín, Los Pinos), white (Pasto, Maituna) and green (Verde or Lisa, Native).
✅ Nutritional value
The achira rhizome contains abundant water and carbohydrates, low levels of protein, and high doses of ascorbic acid, vitamin A, and minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. Starch is extracted from the rhizome, which is a polysaccharide carbohydrate, constituting a food reserve for plants, and is made up of amylose and amylopectin. Achira starch is considered of excellent quality.
In 100 g of edible matter, mainly from its rhizome, there are 123 Kcal, 66.8 g of water, 1 g of protein, 31.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fiber. It also contains some vitamins, such as ascorbic acid (7 mg), niacin (0.45 mg), thiamin (0.03) and riboflavin (0.01 mg), and some minerals: phosphorus (63 mg), calcium (15 mg) and iron (1.4 mg).
Espinosa, Vaca, Abad, Grissman (1996) present similar nutritional values per 100 g: energy value 130 calories, water 66.30 g, protein 0.90 g, fat 0.10 g, total carbohydrates 31.30 g, fiber 0.5 g, ascorbic acid 7 mg, phosphorus 63 mg, and calcium 15 mg.
The comparative nutritional analyzes of the white and purple achira varieties, carried out by Arcos-Jácome (2015), give the following results:
- Energy (Kcal): 101 white / 98 purple.
- Protein (g): 1.40 / 1.40.
- Total fat (g): 0.10 / 0.10.
- Carbohydrates (g): 23.80 / 23.80.
- Vitamins (mg): C: 0.70 /0.10.
- Minerals (mg): Calcium: 13 / 17; Iron: 0.70 / 1.40.
✅ Food and craft uses
The edible part of the plant is the rhizome or corm. It can be consumed raw, grated, or in salads. It can be roasted or fried, and cut into thin slices.
It is also processed to extract a starch that has great nutritional value, apart from its reputed medicinal properties (diuretic, healing, immune system booster and others). Some specialists point out that, even being boiled, the rhizome maintains its nutritional properties.
✔ How to prepare achira starch
To prepare starch, the rhizomes are grated and placed in water; the fibers are then decanted and the starch is dried.
This starch has the largest grains known, making them easy to separate, and are transparent when cooked.
The red vs the green
In the food industry, the red-flowered achira is more widely used, because it has a thicker root and is richer in some minerals such as calcium and iron. But the most appreciated variety is the white or yunga achira, which produces a comparatively higher quality starch and a greater number of rhizomes.
✔ Typical dishes with achira starch
🔥 In Colombia
Mainly in the Colombian departments of Cundinamarca and Huila, the starch is used to make achira biscuits, sago bread, various collations, cookies, cakes, and noodles.
Small “ralanderías” still operate in these departments, which are in charge of processing the rhizomes to extract the starch.
How is the achira cake prepared?
The achira cake is made with achira starch, fresh curd, egg yolks, salt and butter. First, make a dough with a mixture of all the ingredients. Then, let it rest, shape the biscuits, and bake in a buttered mold for 12 minutes at a temperature of 300 °C.
🔥 In Venezuela
In some Venezuelan regions the use of the achira rhizome is popular.
In the coastal region of the state of Sucre, on the Paria peninsula, an atol beverage is made for children, the elderly and convalescents, based on the belief of its great nutritional power and easy digestibility.
🔥 In Ecuador
In Ecuador, a colada is prepared for children after weaning, known as the Colada de Niño or Chuno. It is made with achira starch, panela honey, naranjilla, cinnamon and cloves.
In some areas of Ecuador, such as the province of Azuay, a sweet starch bread known as achiras is made.
Achira is used in lojan quesadillas, in the province of Loja (Arcos-Jácome 2015).
Achira bread is prepared in the Pillaro canton, in the province of Tungurahua, with a mixture of achira starch, eggs, yeast, butter, cheese and lard, and cooked in a wood oven. In that province, achira starch is called chuno.
✔ Uses of achira leaves
Achira leaves are used as food wrap in the Amazon basin and in rural areas of many Latin American and Caribbean countries, particularly for tamales, buns, quimbolitos, hallacas (in the area of Pregonero, Táchira state, Venezuela ), and as fodder for animals.
According to Díaz Piedrahita (2012), the use of achira leaves is very widespread in Colombia for the purpose of wrapping different foods for commercialization, packing typical foods, and also as food, being well documented since the mid-eighteenth century.
✔ Figures that reveal a change in diets
Gonzáles-Benavides pointed out in 1987 that in Colombia achira was cultivated mainly in the departments of Cundinamarca in the east and in Huila in the south.
At that time, some 1,400 tons of achira starch were produced in Colombia per year thanks to the efforts of 1,169 small producers.
The greatest use of starch was as a raw material for the preparation of achira biscuits, produced by some 266 companies, of the artisanal bakery type, which generated some 2,537 permanent jobs.
These figures show that achira cultivation was deeply rooted in the regional economies and in the gastronomic customs of some departments of Colombia.
The changes mentioned, both in the production and consumption of achira starch and its by-products, are a clear manifestation of changes in diets in some regions of Colombia.
✔ Other uses of the rhizome and seeds
The rhizome is quite similar to the potato, and is prepared and eaten in a similar way, but it is harder and takes longer to cook than the potato. The rhizome and other parts of the plant are used for human consumption and as animal fodder (particularly stems and leaves), and for agribusiness (specialized in the production of starch, for baking and to thicken soups).
The seeds — small, spherical, hard and black — are used by artisans to make necklaces, bracelets, and rattles, or maracas.
✅ Medicinal properties
Various parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes: the rhizome, the leaves, and even the seeds.
- To cure mastitis, a piece of achira stem is wrapped in banana leaves and seared. Still warm, the juice is squeezed over the affected area.
- To relieve dry cough, a teaspoon of the juice squeezed from fresh stems is ingested.
- To calm headaches, the leaves are crushed and placed on the head.
- To cure rheumatism, it is recommended to boil the achira leaves and place them as a poultice on the affected areas.
- To heal skin ulcers, the leaves are boiled with enough water to wash the affected area with the resulting liquid.
- As an antigorroneic and diuretic, the water from the cooking of the leaves and the root of achira is ingested.
- The juice of the leaves is used as an antiseptic and healing agent — the leaves being placed on burned areas to calm and refresh.
- The seeds are used to relieve stomach problems. In this case, the dosage is one teaspoon of seeds per cup of boiling water.
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- Caicedo G. (2014). The cultivation of achira : alternatives for the small producer. Andean roots. Contribution to knowledge and training. Achira (Canna edulis). 11, Colombian Corporation for Agricultural Research (CORPOICA). PDF
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- Espinosa P., Vaca R., Abad J., Grissman C. (1996). Andean roots and tubers. Marginal crops in Ecuador. Current situation and limitations for production. Quito: Abya Yala. PDF
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Dr. Rafael Cartay is a Venezuelan economist, historian, and writer best known for his extensive work in gastronomy, and has received the National Nutrition Award, Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Best Kitchen Dictionary, and The Great Gold Fork. He began his research on the Amazon in 2014 and lived in Iquitos during 2015, where he wrote The Peruvian Amazon Table (2016), the Dictionary of Food and Cuisine of the Amazon Basin (2020), and the online portal delAmazonas.com, of which he is co-founder and main writer. Books by Rafael Cartay can be found on Amazon.com
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Experience the ultimate culinary adventure in Busan, South Korea with the Busan Oyster Village Tour.
Explore the vibrant oyster village, witness traditional farming methods, and learn about the rich history and culture of this thriving industry.
Indulge in mouthwatering oyster cuisines, expertly prepared by local chefs. From grilled oysters to oyster porridge, each dish is a celebration of this delectable seafood.
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Good To Know
- The Busan Oyster Village Tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
- The tour is non-refundable with no refunds for cancellations.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Travelers with back problems or who are pregnant are not recommended to participate.
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The tour details for the Busan Oyster Village Tour with Oyster Cuisines in Winter can be found by selecting the date and number of travelers, checking availability, and noting that it’s non-refundable with no refunds for cancellations. This exciting tour lasts approximately 4 hours and ends at the meeting point.
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The meeting point instructions will be provided upon confirmation. However, it’s good to know that the meeting point is conveniently located near public transportation. Please ensure that you don’t have any heart problems or serious medical conditions before embarking on this adventure.
With a maximum of 15 travelers, this tour promises an unforgettable experience in the beautiful Busan Oyster Village. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to indulge in delicious oyster cuisines and explore the charm of this winter wonderland.
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Accessibility: While the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, it’s conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy for visitors to reach the village.
Health Considerations: Travelers with back problems or who are pregnant aren’t recommended to participate in this tour. Plus, individuals with heart problems or serious medical conditions should take note.
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It’s important to note that the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible and isn’t recommended for travelers with back problems or pregnant travelers. Plus, travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness.
The tour allows a maximum of 15 travelers, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience. Make sure to check the weather conditions as the tour is weather-dependent, and in case of unfavorable weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
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Are Children Allowed on the Busan Oyster Village Tour?
Children are allowed on the Busan Oyster Village Tour. It offers child-friendly activities, making it a great outing for families. The best time to visit with children is during winter when they can enjoy oyster cuisines.
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Johnny Depp's dogs flew back home in private jet after they got kicked out of Australia in the #waronterrier
Too bad Johnny Depp isn't as suave as his bearded buccaneer character Jack Sparrow, or else he wouldn't have gotten popped by Australian authorities for pet smuggling. Unwilling to just leave his pups at home, Depp attempted to sneak the two pet yorkies Down Under after he traveled to Australia recently to film the fourth edition of Pirates of the Caribbean (God help us all). Then, he had to send the pups back home via a private Gulfstream V jet, which can cost over $400,000.
In a very disgruntled voice, the country's agricultural minister, Barnaby Joyce, said in a press conference, "it's time that Pistol and Boo buggered off to the United States."
And that's not even the worst part. Joyce said if Depp didn't get the dogs out of the country by Saturday, he would euthanize them (or make them walk the plank).
Normally, importing pets to Australia requires some stern protocol. According to the local Rabies Prevention Law, animals must undergo a quarantine period of 190 days, but 180 of those days can be completed at the home country. They must also receive all rabies vaccinations plus get a microchip implant as well as internal and external parasite treatments.
Since the showdown, the dogs have been flown home, but that doesn't mean they can hide from the slew of social media attention under #waronterrier.


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Police pelted with fireworks, stones and eggs by yobs in Sheffield suburbs
Yobs have been criticised for pelting fireworks, stones and eggs at police officers inÂ two Sheffield suburbs.Â
They struck in Firth Park and Burngreave as police officers dealt with incidents last night.
APPEAL: Fugitive brothers still wanted for questioning over serious offences in Sheffield Inspector Chris Lewis, of the Sheffield North East neighbourhood policing team,Â said the attacks were '˜mindless' and had put officers and members of the public at risk of injury.
Criticising those involved, he said: 'Even after 27 yearsÂ of service, the stupidity of some people never fails to surprise me.Â 'Yet again at this time of year officers from the neighbourhood team are coming under repeated attack from mindless youths throwing fireworks, eggs and stones at them as they try to deal with incidents in Firth Park and Burngreave.Â 'It will only be a matter of time before these mindless acts result in the serious injury to an officer or a member of the public.'
He added: 'If you are the parent of a teenage youth who may be out tonight in Sheffield, do you know where they are or what they are doing?'

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Rice consumption per capita in many Asian countries is decreasing constantly, but American and European citizens are eating more rice nowadays. A preference study among consumers was carried out with the aim of determining new rice product characteristics in order to support export of Thai rice. This paper aims to report the results
The research was based on both secondary and primary data collection. The secondary data included exploratory surveys of rice and its products which were conducted in some of Thailand's potential rice export markets. Exploratory primary data were collected through qualitative focus group research. A quantitative questionnaire with 1,128 consumers of target nationalities was conducted to access consumer attitudes and preferences with respect to rice and rice products.
Rice products were grouped with factor analysis and could be characterized by convenience (explained variance 33.9 per cent), grain variety (21.2 per cent), and tradition/naturalness (12.8 per cent). Rotated factor score plot of the preference for rice products among different nationalities showed a similarity in the preference for the tradition/natural products. Convenient products were preferred in higher income Asian countries and the non‐rice eating countries. These three product categories were correlated with consumers' ideas concerning the health‐supporting character of processed food.
Consumers' rice preferences differed greatly among nationalities. Rice exporters have to understand these different preferences in order to offer the right products to their customers. Assuming consumer preferences to be comparable to one's own country's preference can cause new product failure. This paper confirms existing differences and presents details and backgrounds of these differences.
Suwannaporn, P., Linnemann, A. and Chaveesuk, R. (2008), "Consumer preference mapping for rice product concepts", British Food Journal, Vol. 110 No. 6, pp. 595-606. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700810877906
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Looking out my window Lord I see
Pain, suffering, confusion they surround me.
Much unhappiness in this world doth abound.
Unfulfilled people just seem to wonder around.
Looking out my window Lord I know-
You have the answer ,you are in control.
This world we're in doesn't have a clue.
The unfulfilled people- all they need is you.
Looking out my window at my problems today-
I really need your guidance to show me the way,
With all the large ones and the small,
On all problems you make the final call.
Looking out my window Lord you need to change my veiw.
What I really need is to look up and see you.
If I will but ask you said you'd be near.
If I will but call you said you would hear.
Looking up through your window Lord today-
All my problems I see in a different way.
Help me now each day to always try,
To look up through heavenly windows past the sky.
by Judy Parker

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I took an OpenGL class a few years ago, building 3D applications from the ground up. This knowledge really helps with understanding the workflow with OpenSceneGraph and what’s going on behind the scenes in game engines like Unity3D. Here’s a few screenshots of my work.
We started out with simple concepts – 2D drawing, GLUT, GLUI, and then moved on to 3D concepts.
An early class project, a paint clone. Users can right click to select their tools.
An early class project, a paint clone. This is showing some points drawn with the creatively named point tool.
One example of the masterpieces that are possible with my paint clone.
An intermediate project before we moved to 3D – a breakout clone.
The playing field is populated
No sound effects or brick explosions, and occasionally the ball would glitch through block corners, but I was quite proud with this.
Moving into the 3D domain, this was a project requiring us to build a renderer that include controls to manipulate different parameters of the scene and see the parameters affect the appearance. Users could drop objects into the scene and manipulate them, change camera position, and lighting position. Modern game engines do not properly convey how much work goes into even the most rudimentary 3D visualization.
A few objects in the scene, skewed a little bit as I tweaked the parameters with the GUI.

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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
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Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.

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We’re pleased to announce the return of Chris West’s radio show, ‘Tripwire’ on Blue Torch Radio. The show makes its debut on Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 10am UK.
If you’ve an appetite for Americana, fancy some folk, are partial to a bit of pop and obsess over the obscure then The Tripwire is here for you! Chris is an Aussie with a deep love of music who has dedicated his life to supporting your friends and ours in the indieverse, and
sharing their songs and stories with you.
Each week you’ll get to know the artists he calls family, meet his new favourites and bask in the glow of beautiful music. It’s the warm hug of a radio show you didn’t know you needed, once described by a listener as a love letter to every artist he plays. He always wants to hear from you, and he’s always looking for new artists to join the tripwire and Blue Torch families, you can get in touch by twitter or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org


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Ombra Racing will be on the Auto GP grid Ombra Racing is the latest addition to the entry list for the Auto GP maiden season. So, after the French team DAMS and the Brits of SuperNova, the series organized by Coloni Motorsport hails the arrival...
Ombra Racing will be on the Auto GP grid
Ombra Racing is the latest addition to the entry list for the Auto GP maiden season. So, after the French team DAMS and the Brits of SuperNova, the series organized by Coloni Motorsport hails the arrival of an Italian outfit, a young team which has everything it's needed to fight with the "big boys". Born in 2002, Ombra Racing was an outright winner, clinching two titles in a row in the Italian F.Junior and then graduating to F.3. In the Italian F.3 Championship, the team won its first race in the debut year and took the championship in 2004, its second year in the series. This victories gained Ombra a lot of respect, something that in the following years led to important partnerships with some of the best teams in motorsport, like Carlin Motorsport for A1 GP and Threebond for the 2005 Macau Grand Prix. From 2006 on, the team raced in the German F.3 championship, the ATS F3 Cup, clinching really good results. Thanks to this, the palmares of Ombra Racing is pretty impressive for such a young team: 20 wins, 32 podiums and 13 pole positions.
The reasons for this success, besides a well blendend and hard working group, are found in the experience and the knowledge of the men in charge of the team: Massimo Pollini, the Technical Director, is working on single seaters from 1980 and throughout his career he managed to work in F.1, with the Fondmetal team; from 1992 he has been Technical Director for lots of different outfits, in Italy and abroad, and he works with Ombra Racing for the team's very first days. Besides him, Davide Mazzoleni is the living soul of the team: he is one of its co-founders, and until 2004 he was even one of its drivers, in F.3. These days he uses his experience to help the young talents fielded by Ombra, working as an on-track technician.
Enzo Coloni: "I'm really happy to welcome Ombra Racing to Auto GP. After DAMS and SuperNova, we are really pleased of having on our grid an Italian team which was able to gain so much respect in the European scenario in so few years of activity, racing also in the most known international events like the Masters of Zandvoort and the Macau Grand Prix. The entry of another team is the best way for us to start the new year, and we are preparing for other big announcements".
Massimo Pollini: "As the Auto GP project was presented we immediately thought it was interesting, and not only because of the huge prize money: the main reason for our interest can be found in the great technical package it provides and in the team selection process based on quality. We believe that racing against teams coming from GP2 can add some prestige to our activity, and we're happy about that. Obvioulsy it's a challenge but we're used to that, challenges are part of our history".

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Trump is not known to fully or regularly read the President's Daily Brief, something that is well-known within the White House. The US intelligence community and military are investigating to see if there is further corroboration, and if the National Security Council staff can recommend response options. The source said the White House is now claiming the leak will ruin the opportunity to get a real answer. There is "no consensus within the intelligence community" about whether Russia offered to pay bounties to the Taliban for killing American troops, McEnany said. There is "dissent" within the intelligence community about the intelligence, which she insisted had not reached Trump's desk because "it wasn't verified."
Source: CNN June 29, 2020 23:12 UTC


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Inés Rivero is best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secrets lingerie model. In 1998, her big breakthrough came when she was signed by Victoria’s Secret. Rivero appeared in four Victoria’s Secret Fashion shows from 1998 through 2001 and served as a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 1998 and 1999. She has appeared on the cover of many international editions of Elle, Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire. Rivero has pursued her aspirations as a singer releasing the 1997 album, Hasta Siempre. Rivero has delved into acting appearing in The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and as served as a judge on the 2012 edition of Model Latina (2008).
She was born Maria Inés Rivero on June 7, 1975 in Córdoba, Argentina. Inés has been married to Cuban financier Jorge Mora since 2001 with whom she has a daughter, Miai and was previously married to Ales Basseville from 1995 to 1998. She was discovered through her hometown modeling school and won the 1992 Elite Look of the Year in Argentina.

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ExxonMobil 2018 earnings pick up
US energy giant ExxonMobil reported 2018 earnings of $20.8 billion compared with $19.7 billion a year earlier.
Fourth quarter 2018 earnings were $6 billion compared with $8.4 billion in the prior-year quarter.
The company’s revenue jumped from $244.3 billion in 2017 to $290.2 billion, ExxonMobil said in a statement.
Oil-equivalent production was 3.8 million barrels per day, down from the 3.9 million boe during 2017.
ExxonMobil noted that crude prices weakened in the fourth quarter, while natural gas prices strengthened with higher LNG prices and increased seasonal demand.


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Greetings. We are a Triglavian Alliance seeking capsuleers and corporations who wish to join us as we battle The Convocation of Triglav’s enemies on all fronts.
We’re focused on group PVE, with C5/4 sites on the table and movement towards Stellar Observatories in Pochven as soon as we have numbers.
Our group pings go out about 02:00-03:00 EVE time, with most of our players being CST. That said, we’re open to everyone and hoping to build activity across timezones.
We’re offering bonuses for new recruits, including:
-Enlistment bonus of 50m ISK
-Deployment bonus of 100m ISK
-First fleet attendance bonus of 100m ISK
-Upgrade to omega and fly an omega doctrine ship to earn an additional 250m ISK
Recruiters earn 100m ISK for every pilot they recruit.
We welcome people of all genders, races, and orientations to join us in our pursuit of Glorification.
Apply in game with Azdaja Kybernaut Subclade, or join our discord.

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Young NBA Players To 2012 USA Men's Select Team
Kyrie Irving, the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year, is one of 13 players named to the 2012 USA Select Team that will train against the USA National Team during its July training camp in Las Vegas. Irving has been part of two previous USA Basketball teams (Photo: Ross Davis/San Antonio Sports).
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 21, 2012) - Featuring nine players owning USA Basketball experience, including the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving and the 2010-11 NBA Rookie of the Year runner-up John Wall, USA Basketball today announced 13 players for the 2012 USA Men's Select Team that will train against the 2012 USA Basketball Men's National Team during its July 6-12 training camp in Las Vegas, Nev.
Named to the 2012 USA Basketball Select squad were: Ryan Anderson (Orlando Magic / California); DeJuan Blair (San Antonio Spurs / Pittsburgh); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings / Kentucky); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors / USC); Derrick Favors (Utah Jazz / Georgia Tech); Paul George (Indiana Pacers / Fresno State); Taj Gibson (Chicago Bulls / USC); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz / Butler); Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers / Duke); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs / San Diego State); Jeremy Lin (New York Knicks / Harvard); Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors / Washington State); and Wall (Washington Wizards / Kentucky).
USA Basketball also announced that serving as co-head coaches of the USA Select Team are 2010 USA Basketball World Championship assistant coach Jay Trianoand longtime Syracuse University assistant coach Mike Hopkins . Triano, who served for three seasons as head coach of the Toronto Raptors, helped coach the 2007 and 2008 USA Select Teams. Hopkins, who recently completed his 15th season as an assistant for the Orange, has served as a court coach at the USA Basketball National Team training camps in 2006 and 2010, and was a court coach at USA Basketball's 2000 U20 National Team and 2001 U21 World Championship Team trials.
"The USA Select Team was a vital part of the USA Men's National Team's training in 2007, 2008 and 2010, and again in 2012 we'll utilize this team of select NBA players to help get our National Team ready for the very competitive summer that is ahead of us," said Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball chairman.
"Being chosen for the Select Team is quite an honor, and it's an important step in becoming involved in USA Basketball's National Team program in the future. In the past, current national team finalists like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Derrick Rose, LaMarcus Aldridge, Andre Iguodala, as well as many other outstanding players got their USA National Team start through the Select Team."
Members of the USA Select Team will assemble in Las Vegas and conduct a training session July 5, then train with the USA National Team July 6-11 (12:00-3:00 p.m. PDT). All practices will take place at UNLV's Mendenhall Center.
Continue Reading - Complete Release Online - PDF - 2012 USA Men's Select Team Roster - 2012 USA Men's National Team Schedule


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Tropicalise Your Inbox !
At Tropical Sun, we live by the motto: ‘Variety is the spice of life’. Our journey started in 1996 when we began importing a few specialist ingredients and daily essentials for the UK’s thriving ethnic communities.
As word spread, we began receiving requests for specific items from homelands far-afield: Spices, oils, drinks and snacks that helped people stay connected to their cultures. We loved that the food helped to bring people together.
Arrowroot, a fine white powder extracted from the root of several tropical plants, is often used to thicken puddings, sauces, glazes and other cooked foods. Arrowroot is tasteless and becomes clear when cooked and is therefore ideal for making desserts. Always mix Tropical Sun Arrowroot with cold water to produce a thin paste before heating it or adding it to hot mixtures. Use 1 tablespoon of
Arrowroot instead of 2 tablespoons of flour and directly substitute Arrowroot for cornstarch. Enjoy!
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Come join us on the shores of Lake Erie for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse just west of Erie, PA as the centerline is just 20 miles off our 1 km of Lake Erie Beach. For 3 days and 2 nights let us treat you to Chef Scott’s delicious meals, traditional camp activities, and front row seats to the Solar Eclipse on our sandy beach on Lake Erie!
*Camp Activities – including Rock Climbing, Mountain Bikes, the Farm, Archery, and much more!
*5 Hot Meals in our Dining Hall overlooking Lake Erie
*Solar Bear – take a plunge in Lake Erie during the Eclipse!
*Indoor Lodges and Open Air Cabins
*Saturday Night Add-on Available
*Prices start at $4,500 for a half lodge
(The number of beds you fill is up to you)
*5 meals and camp programming included
*Reserve a half or full lodge for your family or group (capacity 15 – 64)
*Reserve the entire lodge with access to a common gathering room
*Lodging is carpeted with bunk beds and shared bathrooms
Open Air Cabins
*$2,400 for up 16 guests (8 bunk beds)
*5 meals and Camp Programming included
*Each cabin has a half bath (hot showers are a short walk away)
*The Cabins are electricity free
*Sleep under the stars and the sounds of Lake Erie
*Gather around the fire for Solar S’mores


Regular attendance is absolutely vital to a child’s progress, and it is a parent’s lawful duty to ensure that their child attends school therefore it is assumed that absence will normally only be for ill health.
If your child is absent, Parents / Carers are asked to telephone school on the first morning of absence, before 9.15am, and send a brief note of explanation to the teacher concerned when your child returns to school.
The school operates a ‘First Day Call’ system whereby if we haven’t heard about a particular child’s absence we will contact the parents concerned. Parents can complete the form below to report their child absent from school or contact the school office on 0208 856 1346
Apart from illness, all other reasons for absence must be notified in advance.
Although Head Teachers are authorised to grant leave of absence this is only in ‘exceptional circumstances’ and for a maximum of ten school days in an academic year.
Requests for leave MUST be made at least 3 weeks before the proposed absence.
The Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) will scrutinise all absences on a regular basis.
The law states that it is the school which makes the decision as to whether the reason given can be authorised. Authorisation for absence cannot be given for the following:
- Visiting relatives or relatives visiting
- Day trips
- Oversleeping and therefore taking off the whole morning or day
If it is necessary for your child to visit a doctor or dentist during school time a note of explanation is required. If for any reason you need to take your child out of school during school time it is vital you inform their class teacher and the office staff.
Pupil Absence Form


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Don’t Try Wild Mushrooms… unless you want to try the best tasting mushrooms in the World!
You will the find the taste and texture of the wild dried organic mushrooms so unique and so good …
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Scleroderma is a rare disease, so a health the June awareness month is a great way to share information. An autoimmune disease with treatment, but no cure, Scleroderma affects about 300,000 people in the United States.
Scleroderma means hard skin and affects the connective tissues leading to inflation, scars and thickening of skin. The most common areas of skin that are affected are the of elbows, fingers and face. If this disease is diagnosed in its early stages, there is less damage and less serious symptoms. It is important to know the symptoms of Scleroderma because as with many autoimmune diseases, diagnosis can be difficult.
- Skin changes – swollen fingers and hands, puffy skin, thick patches of skin, especially on the fingers, tight skin around the hands, face or mouth. Skin may look shiny, and movement may be restricted.
- Raynaud’s phenomenon – the small blood vessels in the hands and feet are affected by cold or stress, which causes numbness, pain and/or red, blue or purple skin.
- Red spots on the fingers, palms, face, lips, or tongue.
- Loss of the skin’s ability to stretch.
- Itchy skin.
- Fingers are curled.
- Digestive problems – heartburn, GERD, or trouble swallowing food.
Types of Scleroderma
Children can develop Scleroderma and it most often Localized, which means it only affects the skin. The most common symptoms of Localized Scleroderma are Morphea, which are oval shaped skin patches that have a purple border and white middle and Linear Scleroderma, which are bands of hardened skin usually on one side of the body.
Systemic Scleroderma affects your skin, blood vessels and internal organs. It occurs suddenly and can get worse quickly within the first two years. There are subcategories of Systemic Scleroderma depending on what area of the body is affected.
Blood work, biopsies and a thorough skin assessment are some of the tests done to help diagnose this disease.
Scleroderma is treated with various types of medications depending on the area of the body or the organs affected and physical therapy. Sometime surgery is necessary.
Share the Information
Spread the word and raise awareness by sharing this post, by liking the Scleroderma Foundation page on Facebook and by sharing your story if you have been diagnosed with this disease or know someone who has.
Learn more about Scleroderma from the Scleroderma Foundation.

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text: Ivated cell sorting (FACS) dot plot, proper panel) and stained for intracellular IFN-g. Quantification of LP CD4 T cells, LP CD8 T cells, LP CD4 CD8 T-cell fraction, g/d , and CD8 IELs expressing IFN-g. N six mice pooled from 2 independent experiments .e.m. Student’s t-test significance: P40.01, P40.001, NS, not significant. (e) Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) analysis of IL-15, IL-12p40, IL-12p35, and IL-13p19 expression in distinct colon dendritic cell (DC) subsets obtained from management WT mice: CD103 CD11b , CD103 CD11b , and CD103 CD11b . Data are representative of 3 independent experiments with ten mice pooled in every group.The observation that CD103 CD11b DCs management the amounts of IFN-g-inducible genes in IECs prompted us to characterize the cellular supply of IFN-g. As proven in Figure 8d, weMucosalImmunology VOLUME 9 Variety two MARCHanalyzed diverse T-cell populations localized from the colon LP or epithelial layer for their capability to provide IFN-g through early phases of DSS treatment method and examined whether or not its secretion isARTICLEScontrolled by CD103 CD11b DCs. At regular state, intestinal T cells usually do not secrete IFN-g, but an intestinal T cell-mediated IFN-g response was induced in response to DSS treatment as shown in Figures 6b and 8d. Notably, we observed that within the absence of this particular DC subset LP, CD4 T and CD8 T cells likewise as intraepithelial CD8 T cells were considerably impaired inside their capability to provide IFN-g (Figure 8d), a reduction that correlates using the diminished ranges of IFN-ginducible genes in IECs for the duration of early phases of intestinal irritation. No sizeable big difference in IFN-g manufacturing was observed within the non-CD4/CD8 T-cell LP fraction. Eventually, we sought to recognize the cytokines that website link CD103 CD11b DCs to the production of IFN-g by intestinal lymphocytes. Interestingly, quantitative real-time PCR evaluation of isolated MHCII CD11chigh myeloid cell subsets (CD103 CD11b , CD103 CD11b , CD103 CD11b) in colon unveiled a differential expression pattern of cytokines. Only CD103 CD11b DCs expressed IL-12p35/IL-12p40 (IL-12) and IL-15, each cytokines concerned in supporting IFN-g production of intestinal lymphocytes,27,28 whereas CD103 CD11b DCs expressed IL-23 p19/IL-12p40 (IL-23) (Figure 8e). DSS-mediated epithelial damage expanded the numbers of CD103 CD11b DCs by just about twofold, but surprisingly, no further S1PR4 MedChemExpress enhancement of IL12p35 and IL-15 mRNA ranges was observed soon after four days of DSS challenge (Supplementary Figure S3), while we can’t exclude a transient cytokine enhance through the very first days of DSS remedy. 5-LOX Antagonist Molecular Weight Collectively, these benefits recommend that under tissue injury circumstances mediated via DSS, expansion of IL-12- and IL-15producing CD103 CD11b DCs modulates the secretion of IFN-g by intestinal lymphocytes that then triggers the expression of IFN-g-inducible epithelial genes, together with the well-characterized anti-inflammatory molecules like IDO1 and IL-18bp that contribute in containing intestinal irritation. To check no matter whether the diminished amounts of IFN-g-induced proteins such as IDO1 and IL-18bp contribute to colitis-prone phenotype observed in CD103 CD11b DC-ablated mice, we treated WT and Clec9A-DTR mice with immunostimulatory oligonucleotides (ISS-ODNs) that have beenshown to trigger IFN-g-response and also to restrict disorder severity in experimental colitis.29,30 Two injections of ISS-ODNs increased the IFN-g levels in each mouse strains, WT and Clec9A-DTR, supporting the effectiveness of the treat.


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1. Are the elevator wire ropes durable?
The elevator wire rope has special provisions and requirements. Configuration is not only for wire rope and rated load, but also considered the size of the traction, as a result, the tensile strength of wire rope is greater than the weight of the lift. The safety factor is equipped with more than four wire rope. So it won’t break at the same time.
2. Is it dangerous for power failure suddenly during the elevator running?
If it occurs, the elevator will automatically stop due to the electrical and mechanical safety device. In case of power failure,elevator brakes will automatically taken. In addition, the power supply departments such as planned outage, prior notice are also operating.
3. Will us be hurt when it closed suddenly?
In the closing process, if people touch the hall door, the door of elevator will automatically restart without any danger. With anti clamping switch, once the gate touched, this switching action make the elevator unable to be closed and even reopened. In addition, closing force is also available here.
4. How the elevator running?
Elevators are operated with a counterweight wire rope through the (tractor) traction drive, making ups and downs on the guide rail.
5. Is the escalator installation complicated?
We believe the functions of an escalator are not necessarily proportional to the operation complexity. Therefore, escalators designed by us apply an integrated structure, so that the equipment is more precise and more efficient and allows easier and more convenient commissioning.
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As of 2015, Hecht's stores have been converted to Macy's locations or closed, and the chain is considered defunct. Before the merger, the chain was limited to states along the East Coast and Pennsylvania.
The replacement of Hecht's stores with Macy's took place in 2005 and 2006. Prior to this changeover, Hecht's had 81 stores in total. In Delaware, New Jersey and most of Pennsylvania, their stores were called Strawbridge's. The first Hecht's store was founded in 1857. The chain was purchased by May Department Stores in 1959, which was in turn purchased by Federated Department Stores in 2005, the parent company of Macy's.

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The miraa sector will undergo a raft of changes as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) seeks to develop a code of practice for the industry.
The stimulant, which earns Kenyan farmers nearly Ksh10 Billion a year, was banned by the UK in 2014, creating tension between the two partners.
London banned Khat with anyone found in possession of the stimulant being slapped with a Ksh9,000 fine while suppliers risk a 14-year jail term.
A majority of the European Union and G8 countries, the US and Canada also banned the use of miraa after reclassifying it as a controlled drug.
Following the bans, Kenya turned to the Middle East while seeking new markets for the crop.
In light of this, KeBS is developing a Kenya Code of Practice for the Miraa (Khat) Industry to ensure the product is standardised and accepted in the new markets.
Among the operation procedure standards includes maintaining high levels of hygiene in the entire chain from harvesting to packaging as well as loading to vehicles and aircraft.
“This code stipulates the hygienic and safety requirements during the production, handling and marketing of miraa. The standards also considers the safety provisions for consumers and workers in the industry,” the agency says in the preliminary draft.
Farmers have reported losses in millions of shillings following restrictions by foreign countries.
In 2020, the Somali government banned the import of the commodity for a week in what was attributed to a diplomatic row between Kenya and Somalia.
Traders from Kenya’s Meru and Mbeere regions alleged that the embargo had led to the loss of Ksh5 billion daily.
In August, Somalia set stringent conditions for the lifting of the ban. The country demanded that Kenya must treat Somalia as an equal, refrain from interfering with Somalia’s internal affairs, and apologise for violating Somalia’s airspace.
They also demanded that Kenya allow goods from Somalia which include fish, rice, sugar, honey, meat and milk. They also demanded that Kenya reverses the directive requiring flights from Somalia to make a detour to Wajir for inspection.


Launch Date: June 01, 1990
Mission Project Home Page - http://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/rosat/rosat.html
ROSAT, the ROentgen SATellite, was an X-ray observatory developed through a cooperative program between the Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The satellite was designed and operated by Germany, and was launched by the United States on June 1, 1990. The ROSAT mission began with a six-month, all-sky PSPC survey, after which the satellite began a series of pointed observations. It was turned off on February 12, 1999. ROSAT deorbited on October 23, 2011.
The ROSAT mission was divided into two phases: (1) After a two-month on-orbit calibration and verification period, an all-sky survey was performed for six months using the PSPC in the focus of XRT, and in two XUV bands using the WFC. The survey was carried out in the scan mode. (2) The second phase consists of the remainder of the mission and was devoted to pointed observations of selected astrophysical sources. In ROSAT's pointed phase, observing time was allocated to Guest Investigators from all three participating countries through peer review of submitted proposals. ROSAT had a design life of 18 months, but was expected to operate beyond its nominal lifetime.
On September 11, 1994, after four years of successful operation, the PSPC was shut down to conserve the remaining detector gas. This remaining gas was thought to have been used up during 1997 in a series of pointings to complete the all-sky survey coverage, but several other PSPC observations were carried out in 1998 and early 1999.
After nearly nine years of science observations, ROSAT left a significant scientific legacy in more than 8500 publications. ROSAT discovered that almost all astronomical objects emit X-ray radiation, including some objects where this had not been expected. The observed objects included the Moon, comets, stars, X-ray binary stars, neutron stars, supernovae and supernova remnants, the interstellar medium, galaxies, active galactic nuclei, black holes, nebulae and the cosmic X-ray background. Some other results include:
- the first ever full-sky survey with an imaging X-ray telescope producing a catalog containing more than 100,000 X-ray sources
- the surprising discovery that comets emit X-ray radiation
- the detection of isolated neutron stars
Last updated: April 24, 2015
- German ROSAT web page - http://www.dlr.de/dlr/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-10424/


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In an effort to target local gangs, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveiled a series of new initiatives to combat gun violence at a press conference this morning. (Part of the conference involved a display of seized guns-- nothing like a good gun display.) Among the many proposed initiatives by the Mayor was this one: "Giving landlords the power to evict tenants convicted of using and possessing illegal weapons and ammunition."
According to a spokesperson for the Mayor's office, a new state law gives the city attorney the authority to start eviction proceedings and includes unlawful possession of or use of illegal weapons or ammunition as reason for eviction. But the state law permits eviction only if the offense occurs on the premises--eviction is not permitted if the offense occurs outside the boundaries of the property.
According to the spokesperson, the new ordinance will enable the city attorney to start eviction proceedings if a tenant uses or possesses illegal guns or ammunition within 1,000 feet of a property. "In other words, if a tenant carries or uses an illegal weapon in a way that threatens the safety and security of a building or property, they are subject to eviction on those grounds," noted the spokesperson.
According to the Los Angeles Times, "because landlords might fear retaliation from gang members, the city's legal team will work to force suspects who illegally possess weapons and ammunition out of their homes, said City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo." (Yes, do you want to be the landlord kicking out a gang member?) How effective this will be in actually targeting gangs remains to be seen.
· Villaraigosa wants to use gun restrictions, databases to take on gangs [LA Times]

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Thank you everyone who came to hear the Malibu Community Jazz Ensemble play its concert on June 13. The band has been meeting for nearly two years and we exemplify amateurs dedicated to music. We look forward to next year’s unfolding skills and sincerely hope the City of Malibu cares. The city supported the Jazz Ensemble for over a year and a half. Changes in staff changed our level of support. We’re hoping everyone who believes in making music will voice support for a community jazz band.
Plato said it best: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
We’ll be active again in autumn.


Following a report in The Telegraph earlier this month that described the international scale of what is known as a “supply chain attack” powered by Chip-and-PIN readers across the globe (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3173346/Chip-and-pin-scam-has-netted-millions-from-British-shoppers.html),
it does make me question again just how secure POS payments are. My previous post about the evolution of mobile payment processes describes how voice signatures can make on-the-go payments secure and the same principles would work at a POS level as well.
According to the report, the POS authorisation machines, unlike rigged ATMs, look identical to their legitimate counterparts as they are tampered with during the manufacturing process. At one plant, a production line operator was apparently heard singing,
“One chip for MasterCard, one for Visa and one for me”! As Chip-and-PIN authorisation machines are becoming the standard method for authorising physical purchases in the UK , we can only hope that this practice has not become widespread; although similar problems
are now appearing in advanced stages within e-commerce (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/23/vbyv_password_reset/).
Within the current financial climate, the whole question of who we trust has become a serious issue on a global scale. This lack of trust is heightened through the issues of fraud with POS and e-commerce payments and impacts heavily on the reputation of
financial organisations and merchant authorisers. Consumers may even try to avoid paying for products with cards out of fear that their details will be cloned and then sent to fraudsters abroad on a regular and systematic basis. This is a risk that banks and
card manufacturers cannot afford when consumer confidence in the financial services industry as a whole is at an all time low; in fact, in a recent Harris poll, well over 50% of UK consumers said that they no longer trust chips, pins and bank passwords.
Security systems evolve either just behind or for a short period just in front of fraudsters. Perhaps rather than develop a new range of Chip-and-PIN terminals or paying a large sum for ramped-up security at manufacturing plants, adding the ability to concurrently
authorise transactions with a voice signature might work. It could even be offered as a value added service to consumers who could opt in to sign? After all that's exactly how banking used to work when we all had to sign cheques!
Using voice signatures, it’s easy to change the existing single solution - single security fix paradigm and fix and simplify many issues. Giving control for signing transactions back to the consumer really is the logical step, after all its their money!


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Croissants are an iconic French bakery and breakfast pastry. Now all over the world, they’re enjoyed not only for breakfast but also lunch and even as a snack along with a warm cup of coffee or tea. The croissant, however, has a long history of how it came to be what we all know and love today.
They Came To Be In Battle
Although it’s not entirely clear where croissants were invented, what is clear is that they were invented during battle. Surprisingly enough, one theory of the creation of the croissant goes back to Vienna.
During the Battle of Vienna in 1683, Austria defeated the Ottoman Empire. Their very flag features a crescent shape that looks very much like a croissant. The story goes that Vienna’s bakers stayed up very late and heard ottomans travelling beneath their city, gave the alarm to Christian authorities and created croissants to celebrate. This was done in honour of the crescent shape on their flag.
The French Croissant
The French version of the story, and a more romantic one at that, goes that we have Marie Antoinette to thank for the croissant. Upon arriving to France when she was just 15 years old, she missed Austria’s kipferls so much that she would sneak away to eat the sweets of her country while not attending royal dinners. These kipferls, are what is rumoured to have been the croissants that she brought into fame and popularity. This pastry was actually only eaten by high-society.
The First Croissant Recipe Ever to be Printed
The very first croissant recipe ever to have been printed was in 1905, when Joseph Favre’s book “Dictionnaire Universel de Cuisine” was published. This croissant recipe wasn’t a very classic one as it included sugar and almond powder. The following year, a much more classic croissant recipe came to light in print and Charles Dickens was even known to have mentioned it by saying “the dainty croissant on the boudoir table” in “All the Year Round”.
Why Are Croissants So, So Delicious?
But what makes croissants so delicate, fragrant and delicious? The secret is butter, and always butter. A good croissant is made using high-quality, very high-fat butter. That’s what gives croissants their golden colour, their crispiness, and most importantly, the flakiness that we all know and love.
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What makes a good croissant? Here are 5 signs to look out for:
- Puffiness: A perfect croissant will be incredibly puffy, resulting from expertly folded dough and many, many layers as a result.
- Lots of butter: The perfect croissant will have lots of high-quality, high-fat butter. This helps its flavour, crispiness, flakiness and colour.
- Crumbling: A good croissant will result in many fine, flaky crumbs from its flakiness, lightness and delicacy.
- Many layers: Lots of layers and holes are a sign of the perfect croissant. These layers take a very long time to be created by the chef with repeated folding over and over again.
- Crunchy shell: The exterior of the croissant will be deliciously crunchy, crispy and delicate, falling apart upon biting into it.
How Are They Best Enjoyed?
Croissants are best enjoyed simple and on their own without any butter, jam or other toppings. In North America, it has become quite common to see croissants sliced in half and filled with traditional sandwich fillings like cheese, ham and lettuce. This is a fantastically delicious way to enjoy your croissants. We also wouldn’t mind some butter, jam or Nutella! If you were to go to a classic French bakery, however, you would be advised to enjoy your croissant as it is, with a cup of coffee or tea on the side, at most.
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ArvinMeritor to Cut 575 Jobs, Close Plant
Published 7:00 pm, Monday, January 20, 2003
Automotive equipment supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. said Tuesday it would eliminate 575 jobs, or 1.7 percent of its work force, including 317 workers at a plant being closed in Tennessee.
The facility in Gordonsville, Tenn., which is to being closed by August, produces window regulators and sunroof systems.
Its operations will be transferred to company locations in Detroit; Marion, S.C.; Franklin, Ind., and Queretaro, Mexico, the auto supplier said in a statement.
Troy-based ArvinMeritor said it was closing the plant because supply is exceeding demand in the North American passenger car supplier market. ArvinMeritor also said the moves were part of its overall effort to cut costs.
"We must take these steps to balance our productive capacities with our customer needs," said Steve Scgalski, vice president of operations for the company's Light Vehicle Systems unit.
That unit will reduce its global work force, beginning at once and wrapping up in late summer.
The Light Vehicle Systems unit employs 16,000 people worldwide and is a leading supplier of air and emissions technologies, aperture and undercarriage systems for the global passenger car market.
ArvinMeritor employs 32,000 workers in 27 countries.
In trading on the New York Stock Exchange, ArvinMeritor shares rose 4 cents to close Tuesday at $17.25.
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With the primary season in the US presidential election campaign almost over, what was marketed by some pundits as “unthinkable” a month ago is now branded “inevitable”. Not only will Donald Trump be the Republican Party’s nominee for the coming showdown in November, he now seems to have a chance of winning, too, at least according to some opinion polls.
If memory serves me right, no recent US presidential hopeful has attracted so much opprobrium as Trump has, especially from the intelligentsia who see him as a semi-literate vulgarian who happened to inherit a fortune from his dad. The three million or so who voted for him in the primaries are dismissed as uneducated lumpens or bigots.
A huge majority of the Republican Party’s elected officials and other grandees are not prepared to rub shoulders with Trump, let alone endorse him. Some are even flying kites about a third party candidate to make sure Trump doesn’t get anywhere near the White House. A few have gone further by hinting they might campaign for Hillary Clinton, the Republicans’ bete-noire for three decades, or Bernie Sanders, the standard bearer of an ersatz Socialism made in Brooklyn.
A Trump presidency, we are told, would lead to ethnic and sectarian conflict in the United States not to mention a Third World War.
Is there anything to justify such jeremiads? In real terms, I think not.
Trump hasn’t offered any concrete policies. His promise to build a wall on the Mexican border, and to impose a temporary ban on Muslims visiting the US, have become part of political folklore and feature in dinner-table chats across the globe. But they don’t amount to policies.
The truth is that we don’t know what a President Trump may offer in concrete policy terms.
This is not surprising because US presidential elections often resemble a beauty contest rather than a serious examination of policy options. What voters are interested in is the candidates’ life-story, demeanor and charisma or lack of it. Much also depends on the public mood of the moment. An angry mood partly caused by America’s humiliation in Iran helped Ronald Reagan win in 1980. A mood of fatigue, partly caused by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, helped produce an unexpected victory for Barack Obama in 2008.
The voting habits of Americans mean that those who feel more intensely about the ambient state of the nation secure a much bigger say in picking the president.
Several studies of voting patterns in US show that only a third of those eligible to vote do so regularly. Another third vote only occasionally, sometimes only four or five times in a life. The remaining third never vote. The typical turnout in presidential elections hovers around 55 per cent with the outcome often decided by around 20 per cent labelled “independents”.
Those who say they are “horrified” by Trump’s success so far ignore two facts. The first is that democracy spells out the rules of the game but does not guarantee the outcome. In a sense it is like a game of tennis which, to be valid, must be played according to the rules while no one knows who might win.
There is no guarantee that democracy would provide us with the best possible government and the most reasonable political programme. Those who want those things had better look to Plato and his “Republic” or to Sir Thomas More and his “Utopia”.
Perhaps a better image of democracy would be that of a supermarket in which shoppers, standing in for voters, shop around, weigh brands and prices against each other, and fill their trollies as they like, then move to the cashier. No one could know in advance how all those shopping trollies are going to be loaded and with what products. But we know that it is the shopper who pays, including for his or her mistakes.
If that sounds too prosaic or even bland the reason is that, devoid of romantic fluff, democracy is prosaic and bland. The trouble is that human nature always craves for some flourish and romance. In democracy that craving is catered for by charisma.
In the case of Trump, the fact is that, though he may not be your cup of tea, he does have charisma for many Americans both because of his appearance and his “life story”. He is no Gary Cooper but, his controversial wig notwithstanding, he does look like what used to be regarded as “the average American” before the melting pot turned into a salad bar.
He is riding a wave of anger among white Americans of Anglo-European stock who, according to one of Trump’s loudest cheer-leaders Sarah Palin feel they are “losing” their country to a rainbow of immigrants, especially Mexicans and Muslims.
Those who may see this as evidence that Trump supporters are racists miss the point. Aristotle believed that in a democracy the ruler must resemble the average citizen as much as possible. For a chunk of white American electorate, Trump, who is partly of German and Scottish extraction, passes the test of averageness with flying-colors just as Obama did for the black chunk of voters eight years ago.
Not being American or Republican it may sound pretentious for me to offer advice. But I think Republicans would be wrong to try to sabotage Trump’s nomination through undemocratic cabals. If he is the choice of a majority of the party he should be allowed to bear the party’s standard in November even with defeat foretold.
The American presidential system suffers from a more fundamental problem. In it one man is granted immense powers which are, in turn, hampered through separation of powers.
The American founding fathers, all of them English, quietly shared Herodotus’ belief that monarchy was the best system of government if only because it had stood the test of time over millennia. However, having just rebelled against the English King in the name of independence, they couldn’t immediately re-plunge into the ideological Anglosphere.
The American voter is always looking for a savior, a man or, thanks to political correctness, a woman, who would act as what Germans call “Ganzemacher” (The All-Doer). This is why so many US presidents came from the ranks of the military while others, notably Franklin D. Roosevelt and, in a different context, Ronald Reagan, also filled that slot.
The French have had a similar experience. Having disposed of Louis XVI with the guillotine, they have been looking for a “providential man” ever since. They had the two Bonapartes, uncle and nephew, then looked to Gambetta after the 1870 defeat, to Petain after the 1940 debacle and, in 1958, to De Gaulle in the middle of the Algerian war.
All in all, both the US and France might have done better with a parliamentary system in which the head of state stands above partisan politics. But that’s another story.
For the time being, we may have to tighten our belts, meaning safety belts, and prepare for President Trump, just in case.

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NAME: Jennifer Lawrence
DOB: 15 August 1990 (31 years old)
BIRTHPLACE: Indian Hills, Kentucky, United States
BIRTH SIGN: Leo
HEIGHT: 5’9″ feet
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Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
Jennifer Lawrence was born in Indian Hills, Kentucky, on August 15, 1990.aBoth Gary and Karen worked in the construction industry, and their children were raised by them. Her two brothers, Ben and Blaine, were an important part of her childhood. Unlike most other girls, she was a self-confessed “tomboy.” Because of her inability to fit in with the rest of her classmates, she began to experience anxiety.
In her mind, there was only one place where she could shine: on stage. They performed in numerous church and school productions as a result of her interest in performing. During her trip in New York, she was noticed by a photographer, who set her up with commercial and television firms in the city. As a fourteen-year-old girl, her mother objected to her pursuing a career in acting.
She eventually persuaded her mother to enroll her in the CESD Talent Agency. In order to get her parents’ blessing, she had to finish high school first. In order to pursue her career, she ended up graduating from high school two years early. They became one of the most talked-about couples when she started dating Nicholas Hoult in 2010. There were no more rumors of them getting married when they split up in 2014.
For Jennifer, it was an unpleasant dilemma when a handful of her naked images were revealed. She called the leak a “sex crime” because the photographs were private and not meant to be seen by the public. In contrast, she recovered quickly from the trauma.
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is currently located in Beverly Hills, California, where she has set up a charitable foundation called the ‘Jennifer Lawrence Foundation’ For the development of a cardiac intensive care unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital, she donated $2 million. She was involved in two car incidents as a toddler, the first of which occurred when she was 18 months old and was pushed over by a vehicle. A few years later, she fell off a running horse and fractured her tailbone.
When she was cast in the television sitcom ‘Company Town’ in 2006, she had her first major break. Immediately after her television debut, she appeared in a variety of sitcoms as a minor role. After playing Lauren in the Bill Engvall Show for three seasons, she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress. She received critical acclaim and her first trophy for her performance in the show from well-known media outlets.
Her first film, ‘Garden Party,’ was out in 2008. In the same year, Guillermo Arriaga contracted her for the film “The Burning Plain.” Her portrayal of the eldest daughter of a heroin addict mother in ‘The Poker House’ ensured her success in the business. ‘Winter’s Bone’ garnered her an Oscar nomination in 2010 for her portrayal of a 17-year-old girl who was both defenseless and fearless.
Even if she didn’t win, her nomination was enough to move her career forward even though she didn’t. Crazy and The Beaver were her previous roles, and Matthew Vaughn handed her X-Men: First Class in 2011. She did an excellent job of capturing the character’s strengths and weaknesses. After her X-Men breakthrough, she was handed a film series that elevated her to the top echelons of the industry. For her role in the film “The Hunger Games,” which is set in a post-apocalyptic future, she was just getting started.
For the physically challenging aspect, she practiced yoga, archery, tree-climbing, and combat. In the beginning, she was apprehensive, but she pushed herself to new heights with the help of her mother Soon after her success as an X-Men and Hunger Games character, she took on a more somber role in the romantic drama “Silver Linings Playbook” as ‘Tiffany Maxwell,’ and the role has been a success.
David O. Russell hired her after she auditioned for him over ‘Skype.’ However, she convinced him that she was competent in handling the job, even if he had qualms about her being too young. As promised, she delivered on her promise and won an Academy Award for best actress in a leading role in the film she made. The sequel to the ‘Hunger Games’ series, ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,’ brought in $865 million worldwide, making it Jennifer Lawrence’s highest-grossing film to date.
Many accolades, including an Oscar nomination, came her way in 2013 for her portrayal of a neurotic wife in the film “American Hustle,” where she played Rosalyn Rosenfeld. 2014 saw the release of both “Serena” and “X-men: Days of the Past.” Accolades were heaped on her performance in the films by both. After thereafter, she appeared in Mockingjay – Parts 1 and 2 of the ‘Hunger Games’ series finale.
Lawrence’s role in 2015’s “Joy” helped establish her as a leading lady. After being nominated for an Academy Award, she became the youngest artist to ever receive four nominations in the same category. This was followed by appearances as “Mystique” in “X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Passengers,” and narration of “A Beautiful Planet.” Although the plot of the third picture was a financial failure, her performance was highly lauded. In 2017, Lawrence will star in Darren Aronofsky’s film “Mother,” and in 2018, he’ll play a spy in “Red Sparrow,” both directed by Aronofsky. Her most anticipated picture is Adam McKay’s ‘Bad Blood,’ starring Emma Stone.
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|The UPS Store 291 N Hubbards Ln Suite 172 Box 315 Louisville, KY 40207 USA
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Let’s talk about cartridges for plains game hunting. Again, you can only bring two rifles. And maximum three and that’s really too many. So you can’t be too specialized.
We could theorize that something like a .22 centerfire would be ideal for the smaller African antelope. But really, too specialized and you can't bring enough rifles.
Suggested Rifle Loads for Small African Plains Game
So, the lightest rifle you should probably think about is something like a .243. That and the .25-06 are very, very popular with local South African hunters.
But again, those are, again, specialized rifles. You’re not going to be able to use them on a wide range of game. So, if you bring a very light rifle as the lighter of your two rifles, then your second rifle needs to be even more versatile.
For most of us, for minimum choices, you need to step up a little bit. You know what? Most of our really popular American hunting cartridges are also popular in Africa as well.
Suggested Rifle Loads for General African Plains Game
A good sound minimum for the general range of African plains game would be the good old .270 Winchester. You could make the same argument for 6.5mm and all of the 7mm. But somewhere in there, the good old favorite American deer cartridge is going to be just fine for most African plains game, up to certainly kudu and perhaps up to zebra as well.
Suggested Rifle Loads Best Overall for African Plains Game
For all-around excellence, the most versatile choices are probably America’s favorite, the .30 caliber. I’ll be honest. I don't think there’s a better cartridge out there for African plains game than our good old .30-06. It’ll take almost the full range. However, if you’re hunting in more open country and you don't mind a little bit more recoil, then one of the .300 magnums is perfectly suitable. And also, they're favorites of mine.
So, what am I saying? Well, I’m saying that if you have a .270, you’ve already got a rifle that’s suitable for the majority of African plains game. If you have a .30-06, you’ve got one of the best African rifles going for almost all African plains game. And really, the only exception to that is the eland.
Now, larger cartridges are obviously more quickly effective on the very large plains game. But the only African antelope that really needs anything larger than a .30 caliber is probably the eland. So, the upper limits of your African battery really depend on what you intend to hunt.
Suggested Rifle Loads for Large African Plains Game
If you plan on hunting an eland, then maybe you do need a larger cartridge. A .338 is a great cartridge for eland. Standard choice in Africa is a .375. But there’s really relatively few African antelope that need cartridges quite that large and powerful.


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A stress electrocardiogram or stress test is the recording of cardiac electrical activity during physical exercise. This test is used to analyze the heart's response to activities similar to those that can take place in everyday life.
It is recommended:
• To determine the cause of chest pain;
• After a myocardial infarction (or "heart attack") to monitor heart function;
• As part of the follow-up of another heart disease.
The test is performed in a hospital or clinic and conducted by a cardiologist. A second person (usually a nurse) assists the practitioner during the examination. It takes place in a cool (18 to 20 °C) and well ventilated room.
Several equipments are used:
• Resting bed;
• Resuscitation equipment (as a precautionary measure).
Duration of hospital stay
1 to 2 days.
The patient can go home after the examination.
Average length of stay
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• Choose comfortable clothing that allows you To walk and pedal quickly and without discomfort. Dress in such a way that you can easily remove the top of your outfit.
**Before the examination, the cardiologist: **
• Questions and examines you for possible contraindications To the examination
• Informs you precisely about the different stages of the event;
• Obtains your consent before starting the test.
Just before the test:
The nurse asks you to take your shirt off (if you are a man) or wear a bra (if you are a woman).
You lie down on a bed and the nurse applies self-adhesive electrodes to your chest.
While you are still at rest, a first measurement is taken. It records your heart rate, the electrical activity of your heart and your blood pressure.
The stress test lasts 10 to 30 minutes and includes several steps:
The cardiologist asks you to walk on the treadmill or pedal gently on the bike.
To increase your effort and heart rate, the speed and inclination of the mat are increased either gradually or in increments (every 2 to 3 minutes). If the event takes place on the bicycle, the pedalling resistance increases under the action of a brake.
At the same time, your heart rate, electrical activity of your heart and blood pressure are recorded regularly.
During the examination, two instructions must be observed:
After the test, you continue to walk at your own pace or pedal quietly for a few minutes to facilitate your recovery.
The cardiologist continues to measure your heart rate, electrical activity of your heart and blood pressure. This monitoring continues until normal values return. You can then go back to your hotel or home.
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Coronary bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that treats the coronary arteries, those that supply the heart, when they are blocked: this is called coronary stenosis.
A pacemaker is a small box, containing electronic circuits powered by a battery. It is connected to the heart by one, two or three probes depending on the case.
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For years I have had such a heart for teenage girls and young women, we have met with thousands of them through the years through our business, through model searches, through speaking at schools and events….so many struggle with self esteem, confidence, and finding their purpose. Our culture has sold them a bill of goods that somehow “Being Fierce and Fabulous” is what it’s all about. That the right bag or shoes somehow gives them value as a young woman, and then they end up feeling empty. It’s my belief we ALL have a one of a kind beauty, a unique purpose, and the more we become ourselves, the more confident and self assured we become. Then what we put on the outside, is more aligned with how we feel on the inside. It’s about being FRESH, NOT FIERCE.
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