Music is a major part of Aiden’s life. While he’s out jogging, he’s listening to Pandora, while working it’s Spotify, and he has a playlist for everything he does: gaming, gym time, cooking, and everything else. His entire life has a soundtrack and it’s playing on his headphones. But the exact thing that Aiden enjoys, the loud, immersive music, might be causing permanent harm to his hearing.
For your ears, there are healthy ways to listen to music and hazardous ways to listen to music. Unfortunately, the majority of us choose the more hazardous listening choice.
How does listening to music cause hearing loss?
Your ability to hear can be damaged over time by exposure to loud noise. Normally, we think of aging as the primary cause of hearing loss, but more and more research indicates that it’s really the accumulation of noise-related damage that is the issue here and not anything intrinsic to the aging process.
Younger ears which are still developing are, as it turns out, more susceptible to noise-related damage. And yet, the long-term harm from high volume is more likely to be ignored by younger adults. So there’s an epidemic of younger people with hearing loss thanks, in part, to high volume headphone use.
Is there a safe way to listen to music?
It’s obviously dangerous to enjoy music on max volume. But simply turning down the volume is a less dangerous way to listen. Here are a couple of general recommendations:
- For adults: 40 hours or less of weekly listening on a device and keep the volume below 80dB.
- For teens and young children: 40 hours is still fine but lower the volume to 75dB.
Forty hours every week is about five hours and forty minutes per day. That may seem like a lot, but it can go by rather rapidly. Even still, most individuals have a pretty sound concept of keeping track of time, it’s something we’re taught to do efficiently from a very young age.
Keeping track of volume is a little less user-friendly. Volume isn’t measured in decibels on most smart devices such as TVs, computers, and smartphones. Each device has its own arbitrary scale. Perhaps it’s 1-100. But maybe it’s 1-16. You may have no clue what the max volume is on your device, or how close to the max you are.
How can you keep tabs on the volume of your tunes?
It’s not really easy to know how loud 80 decibels is, but luckily there are some non-intrusive ways to know how loud the volume is. It’s even more difficult to determine the difference between 80 and 75dB.
So utilizing one of the many noise free monitoring apps is highly recommended. Real-time volumes of the noise around you will be available from both iPhone and Android apps. That way you can track the dB level of your music in real-time and make adjustments. Or, when listening to music, you can also adjust your configurations in your smartphone which will automatically tell you that your volume is too high.
The volume of a garbage disposal
Your garbage disposal or dishwasher is usually around 80 decibels. So, it’s loud, but it’s not that loud. It’s an important observation because 80dB is about as loud as your ears can cope with without damage.
So pay close attention and try to stay clear of noise above this volume. If you happen to listen to some music beyond 80dB, remember to minimize your exposure. Maybe limit loud listening to a song rather than an album.
Over time, loud listening will cause hearing problems. Hearing loss and tinnitus can be the result. Your decision making will be more informed the more aware you are of when you’re entering the danger zone. And ideally, those decisions lean towards safer listening.
Give us a call if you still have questions about keeping your ears safe.


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Even though the Holiday Catalog just went live and we should probably be talking about all the wonderful holiday goodies, the roses in my garden are blooming in the warmth of the Southern California sun, and I want to celebrate that!!
So today’s card uses the beautiful Graceful Garden stamp set! The rose stamp in this set is SO SO pretty! And, there’s a great background stamp too. Here’s a new video to show you how to use this set!
The Stamparatus is one of my go-to tools. I’ve been using it more and really like the way my images come out when I use it. And there are very few mistakes because I can re-stamp if the image isn’t clear!
Here are some close ups of the cards from the video:
This rose stands out beautifully against the background. It’s such a beautiful stamp!
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These little beauties are just too much fun! It’s amazing how card stock turns into flowers so quickly!
It all starts with the Succulent Framelit Dies. You die cut the flower pieces and start sponging the edges…by the time you layer the pieces on top of each other you have a gorgeous little succulent!
Do you believe this one started with Pool Party card stock? Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry ink morph it into something very real looking! (You can see some of the Rich Razzleberry ink on my fingers!!)
They turned out so pretty that I had to make an arrangement! I had a little tiny pail I’d been saving for I don’t know what, and I stuffed it with some moss and just set the succulents on top! To make it permanent, I think I might stick the flowers to the moss with a hot glue gun…but that’s for another day.
You’ve got to try these! I was a bit hesitant at first, but they go together super-fast, so give them a try! And, right now you can get a special gift for your qualifying order. Go for it 🙂
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Oh my goodness! This Birthday Blooms Stamp Set is so beautiful! Don’t you agree?
The Blender Pen is your best friend when coloring a gorgeous stamp like this rose. It allows you to give the shading that makes this flower so realistic. The flower and leaves were stamped in Memento Black Ink and then colored with the Blender Pen. The flower and leaves were fussy cut and then raised up with dimensionals.
Do you see the little bit of doily hidden under the lower section of the flower? Just a bit of added sweetness! The background here is some Watermelon Wonder ink lightly painted with an Aqua Pen. The key is the Shimmery White Paper, it’s made for watercoloring and has tiny little sparkly flecks that can be seen in the light! So pretty!
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For You. Such a great sentiment. You can use it for anything: birthday, sympathy, hello, Valentine’s Day, anything!! Add some gorgeous flowers and you have the perfect card!
So I love these flowers. They are made using the Botanical Builder Framelit Dies. I love the way they cut the petals right out leaving a little flower frame. Then you just pop those insides up for these fabulous 3-D flowers! There are also dies for the centers of the flowers. And, what do you think about these lacy leaves? Everything you see is created with the Botanical Builder Framelits and the Botanical Blooms stamp set ~ a fabulous bundle offered by Stampin’ Up!
Today a group of stampers are getting together and each of us is bringing a card for everyone to make. This is the card I’m bringing ~ along with all the supplies to make it. I really wanted to show my friends this fabulous set. Now each person is bringing a card for the others to make, so I’ll come home with quite a few pretty cards, and I’m hoping to post them here for you to see!
So, for the last day of Pink Week I had to use a black and white striped background. I love black and white stripes. They are kind of a thinn over at Kate Spade shops. I’ve always moved black and whet stripes, and this card gave me enough room to do t!
These great stripes were created using the Decoratve Masks, Stripes.. I used sponge daubers to apply the ink to the paper using the Basic Black Inc. I’m so loving these Botanical Builders Dids. You can make so much with them!
It was so much fun to run the different colors of pink through the aching and look how it ca=me out! For the sentiment, I just used little stripes of white card stock, a piece of Melon Mambo card stock, and a little piece of Pool Party Glitter Ribbon (gorgeous!). A little portion of a Tea Lace Paper Doily and a few sequins finish it off.
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Do you ever try to make a card shown in the catalog? I do 🙂 It’s called “case” or “casing,” and this care is cased from page 37 of the Occasions Catalog (click the catalog on the right to check it out!). Mine turned out a little bit different, but I’m just crazy about it.
Both the rose and the leaves are stamped in a 3-step process using 3 different stamps to create the multidimensional effect. Doesn’t it look realistic? It’s easier to do than I expected, and so much fun to see it come to life as you stamp another layer. Here is a video which shows how it works:
Did you notice this is a photopolymer stamp set? Think clear, see through, easy to do the 3-step process!
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Why don’t you try copying a card from the catalog? It’s fun!
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Looking for French Canadian Indian surnames? Want to know about all the different types of Canadian Indian surnames available? Read our guide for more information on choosing the right surname for you…
Various French Canadian Indian Surnames
France colonized the provinces of Quebec and Ontario in the 18th century, establishing the town of Montreal in Quebec, resulting in a strong French speaking population in these regions. Indian tribes waged ongoing battles with the French to defend encroachment into their territory. Early French settlements on Canadian soil drew much Indian interest and relationships from the 17th century have peppered Canadian history with a wide variety of French Canadian Indian surnames.
Various wars were fought between the French and the British for control of Canada in the 18th century. When Canada became a Dominion of the British Empire in the 19th century, the French Canadian provinces were absorbed into the realm, although they maintained much of their French cultural ties. As the French had settled on Canadian soil since the 1600s, relationships between French Canadians and Native Indian tribes resulted in offspring that bore French Canadian Indian surnames.
One of these surnames is Sauvages or Sauvageese, which can be traced to Charles-Louis Sauvages who was born in an Abenaquis tribe. He was baptized on 16 January 1701 in Quebec. This French Canadian Indian surname is one of the oldest to survive to the present era. The ancestry of this French Canadian surname can be traced to the Indian Abenaquis and Algonquins tribes that dominated the forests of Quebec.
Marriages between Native Indian women and French Canadian men were fairly common during the 16th and 17th centuries. One such marriage was between Joseph Lorrain and Cunegonde Nagdotieoue, an Illioise Indian woman. The marriage took place in Quebec in the early 17th century and all Cunegonde’s children bore the French Canadian Indian surnames of Lorrain or Lorraine.
Prevalence Of French Canadian Surnames
Canadian people who have descended from their French forefathers bear French Canadian surnames that have not been anglicized. Although many other ethnic groups have settled in Canada over the years, the French Canadian population is significant and French is one of the official languages of Canada. French Canadian surnames are prevalent in Quebec, the earliest French Canadian settlement.
French Canadian Indian surnames were the result of the inter-marriage between Native Indian women and French settlers mainly in the 16th and 17th centuries. The surnames of Sauvages or Sauvageese is one of the oldest of such surnames.

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Railroading and Sandboxes in role-playing games, Brett and Sean broach the often-discussed topic. Many commentary rpg podcasts typically talk about this, here is our take. Episode 24 Show Agenda Random Encounter A couple of recent emails and posts. Shane writes in response to episode 22 RPG Wikis and Dissemination of Info: Thanks again for the…Read More
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We touch on the benefits of roleplaying games in our professional lives. Then we get off the beaten path…. Die roll is still included and Sean goes on rant over bad experience registering for events for GaryCon. Episode 23 Show Agenda Intro – Sponsored by Dark Theatre, home of the character folio! Sponsor Topic of…Read More
We start out talking about how Brett organizes his campaign info using a wiki and then slide into disseminating campaign information using social media. How do you manage getting information to your players? Episode 22 Show Agenda Intro including music – DarkTheatre.net Home of the Character Folio Announcements Gamehole NewsThe Rodneys!The what? Yes, The Rodneys….Read More
Males players playing female characters in roleplaying games, that’s the topic. Do you allow it? Is it a big deal? Episode 21 Show Outline Intro including music – DarkTheatre.net Home of the Character Folio Announcements Submitted Gaming and BS to rpggeek.com. Thanks to Moe Tousignant for the suggestion. 10th annual podcast awards at NMX in Vegas….Read More


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Concert series returns to downtown Great Falls
Downtown Summer Jam is returning to Great Falls this summer.
The Mighty Mo Brewing Company, Fat Tuesday’s and Enbär are continuing the summer concert series and launching the Fourth of July Hootenanny with Granger Smith.
The Summer Jam series will again be a three-day musical event June through August.
During the concert series, the stage is set up at the corner of Central Avenue and 5th Street.
Smith will perform during a free concert at the new Fourth of July Hootenanny, immediately following the annual parade downtown.
Downtown Summer jam kicks off June 19 with Logan Mize.
In 2012 Mize release his second album Nobody in Nashville charted at 49 on the Billboard Top 100 and he’s played with Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton and other major names in country music. His second album Come Back Road was released in 2017.
On July 17, the Downtown Summer Jam goes full rock with Quaker City Night Hawks.
These Texans are live music legends and hit the stage with a mix of 70’s and Southern rock, according to a release.
On Aug. 21, Carter Winter takes to the stage. Winter has shared the stage with Sam Hunt, Chase Rice and Travis Tritt and recently completed his second studio album.
The Fourth of July Downtown Hootenanny will include a free concert from about 1-5 p.m., according to a release.
Smith broke onto the national scene with Remington, an album that garnered him the No. 1 smash “Backroad Song.” Smith was also awarded a BMI Country Award for writing, producing, publishing and performing “Backroad Song” and followed it with the Top 5 hit, “If The Boot Fits.” “Backroad Song” was one of the Top 10 Most Played country singles of 2016 according to Mediabase and has been certified platinum. He was nominated as Best New Country Artist for the 2017 iHeartRadio Awards and was included in the 2017 crop of artists honored during the CRS “New Faces” show.
The July 4 concert will shut down more than eight blocks downtown. Food and beverage will available through local vendors and sponsorship/donation opportunities are available.
Tickets for all three events that make up The Downtown Summer Jam are on sale now. Tickets are $10 per show or $25 for all three and are available at Enbär, The Mighty Mo Brewing Company or online at www.downtownsummerjam.com.

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Newcomers Deeksha Seth and Armaan Jain were spotted at a recreational hub in the city promoting their debut film 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil'.
Spotted: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma and other celebs at Mumbai airport
Photos: Salman Khan's 'special friend' Iulia Vantur at a song launch
Photos: Hrithik Roshan, Anushka Sharma, other celebs dazzle at event
In Pictures: Sex scandals involving Indian politicians
Photos: Abhishek Bachchan and Farah Khan at Boman Irani's birthday bash

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China has once again called on the Canadian government to immediately release detained Chinese national and Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Meng, who has been detained in Canada since December last year on US-filed charges, is awaiting repatriation to the United States for trial.
At a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Geng Shuang, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, urged the re-elected Canadian government to immediately release Weng.
Meng, who is Huawei’s chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, was arrested during a stopover at Vancouver Airport on a US extradition request on December 1, 2018.
The 46-year-old senior executive of the giant telecom company is charged in the US with bank fraud, and is accused of misleading HSBC Holdings PLC about Huawei Technologies’ business in Iran, which is under US sanctions.
Meng has denied any wrongdoing and is out of jail on bail. Although she cannot leave Vancouver, she is allowed to move about in the city freely wearing a tracking device on her ankle.

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On an April 17, 2013 episode of The O’Reilly Factor, Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly’s repeated claims that he saw combat while covering the 1982 Falklands War is coming under question.
In that episode O’Reilly stated:
“I was in a situation one time in a war in Argentina in the Falklands, where my photographer got run down and hit his head and was bleeding from the ear on the concrete, and the army was chasing us,” O’Reilly said on air on the aforementioned date.
However, a report published by Mother Jones Thursday alleges that O’Reilly was nowhere near the fighting between the United Kingdom and Argentina. Former colleagues of O’Reilly’s at CBS News said that no American correspondents reached the war zone. According to them, O’Reilly and the U.S. Press Corps were 1,200 miles away in Buenos Aires.
“Nobody from CBS got to the Falklands. I came close. We’d been trying to get somebody down there. It was impossible,” said Bob Schieffer, CBS News’ lead Falklands War correspondent at the time. “For us, you were a thousand miles from where the fighting was. So we had some great meals.”
Susan Zirinsky, a long time CBS journalist who managed CBS’s war coverage from Buenos Aires, said the military junta prevented American journalists from reaching the islands. She also said she does not remember what O’Reilly did in Argentina.
O’Reilly cited his time as a war correspondent several times over the years to show that he understands “life-and-death decisions” and is “not easily shocked.” He specifically used his coverage of the Falklands War in a response to an attack from journalist Bill Moyers.
“I missed Moyers in the war zones of [the] Falkland conflict in Argentina, the Middle East, and Northern Ireland. I looked for Bill, but I didn’t see him,” O’Reilly said.
After hearing of the allegations O’Reilly called David Corn, the Washington bureau chief at Mother Jones who published the piece, a “liar and “despicable guttersnipe.” He also called the article “a piece of garbage.”
“It’s a hit piece,” O’Reilly said. “Everything I said about what I reported in South and Central America is true. Everything.”
O’Reilly said he never claimed to have stepped foot on the Falkland Islands while he was covering the war.
“I was not on the Falkland Islands, and I never said I was. I was in Buenos Aires,” he explained. “In Buenos Aires we were in a combat situation after the Argentines surrendered.”
Corn responded by saying O’Reilly was hiding behind name-calling and refusing to account for valid inconsistencies between his war stories and reality. “He said he was in the war zone during the Falkland Island conflicts — the conflict was in the Falkland Islands, it was not in Buenos Aires,” Corn said to the Politico blog. “He covered a protest after the war was over in Buenos Aires. I don’t think that’s a reasonable definition of a combat situation. If you look up ‘combat situation’ in the dictionary, it’s not ‘an ugly protest.’’
Corn also stated he gave Fox News and O’Reilly more than nine hours to address the allegations before he made them public.

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The State Worker
Chronicling civil-service life for California state workers
March 1, 2013
After years of court fighting and a failed appeal, the California Correctional Peace Officers Association is negotiating details to pay nearly $5 million to a former business associate defamed, a federal jury said, by union officials.
“The association is going to pay the award,” union spokesman JeVaughn Baker said in a telephone interview this afternoon.
A federal jury said in 2010 that that CCPOA officials had ruined Brian Dawe’s name and his livelihood over a business dispute and awarded him a total $12 million in damages. Presiding Judge Lawrence Karlton found the sum excessive and reduced it to $4.96 million.
CCPOA appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel upheld the trial court decision last month.
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SoulCalibur 5, more announced at Namco Bandai Level Up
We're getting a ton of news, fast and furious-like, from Namco Bandai's annual Level Up press conference. First off, the biggest news is that SoulCalibur 5 has been announced, which ought to get a lot of juices flowing amongst gamers. But there's a lot more going on than just SoulCalibur. Here's a rundown of the announcements we've heard so far:
- Ace Combat: Assault Horizon will be releasing October 11th in the US and October 14th in Europe. A European special edition featuring a soundtrack, a signed notebook and steel case will be available in limited release for the same price as the standard edition.
- Tekken: Blood Vengeance is a CG feature film based on the Tekken franchise with script writing from Cowboy Bebop writer Dai Seto.
- Tales of Graces is coming to PS3.
- Tales of Abyss is being remade for the 3DS.
- Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Impact is in development for PSP
Our own Hollie Bennett is live on the scene in Dubai and will be dropping further details on these and other stories throughout the night. Setup email comments
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The North Coast grape crop reached a record price in 2016 with an average of almost $3,000 per ton, continuing a trend toward high value that vintners have placed on the premium fruit from the region.
The average price per ton of grapes from Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma and Napa counties last year was $2,955, which was a 5.8 percent increase from the previous year, according to preliminary figures issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.
All four counties reached a price record last year, with Napa at a $4,666 per average ton, largely driven by its high-demand cabernet sauvignon. Sonoma County totaled $2,585 per average ton, followed by Lake County at $1,664 and Mendocino at $1,532.
Even with the rise in price paid by vintners, the North Coast did not hit a record for overall cash value with the 2016 crop. The value of the 2016 crop was $1.45 billion. The record remains the 2014 crop at $1.46 billion, driven in good part that year by a record yield of 566,995 tons.
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INTRO: In Nepal, five people including two soldiers have been killed, and 30 others are wounded in a landmine blast Sunday blamed on Maoist rebels. Anjana Pasricha reports, the latest violence has been reported days after the guerrillas renewed an offer for peace talks to end their six-year insurgency.
TEXT: Police say a bus carrying soldiers, policemen and civilians hit a landmine near a village
(Krakare) in Sindhuli district, about 200 kilometers south east of the capital, Kathmandu. The
district was the scene of a massive rebel attack three months ago.
Army helicopters carried the wounded passengers to the hospital. Police reinforcements have been
rushed to the area.
The latest violence comes just days after Maoist rebels said they want a peaceful and positive
politcal solution to the existing crisis in the country -- and offered to hold a dialogue with the
government. There is no response yet from the government.
The rebels also offered to halt attacks on political activists and infrastructure to create a favorable atmosphere for the talks.
Officials say the bus was probably targeted because it was carrying soldiers and policemen.
The guerrillas launched a campaign in 1996 to replace the country's constitutional monarcy with
a communist republic. More than 7000 people, including security personnel, rebels and
civilians have been killed in the fighting.
The violence has esclated since peace talks collapsed last year, and the government ordered the
army to crush the rebellion.
Nepalese prime minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, who assumed power two months ago, has said he is ready for a dialogue with the rebels, but insists the Maoists must first make a formal proposal.
Political analysts say they are skeptical about the prospects of early peace talks due to the
political flux in Nepal. They point out that mainstream political parties would have to be
included in a meaningful dialogue -- but they are not represented in the new administration
which was appointed by King Gyandendra after he sacked the country's elected government and
assumed full executive powers. (signed)
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Booker Prize 2020 longlist: Hilary Mantel, Avni Doshi among 13 writers contending for the literary award
Eight of the nominees are for first novels — an unusually high number for the Booker Prize.
London: Best-selling British novelist Hilary Mantel and American author Anne Tyler are among 13 writers on a US-dominated list of contenders for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction.
Mantel was named among competitors for the 50,000-pound ($63,000) literary prize on 28 July for the The Mirror and the Light, the third installment in her trilogy about Tudor power broker Thomas Cromwell. She won the Booker for both its predecessors, Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies.
American contenders include Tyler for Redhead by the Side of the Road, Diane Cook for The New Wilderness, Avni Doshi for Burnt Sugar, Kiley Reid for Such a Fun Age, Brandon Taylor for Real Life, and C Pam Zhang for How Much of These Hills is Gold.
British writers on the list are Gabriel Krauze for Who They Was, Douglas Stuart for Shuggie Bain and Sophie Ward for Love and Other Thought Experiments. Rounding out the longlist are Apeirogon by Ireland’s Colum McCann; This Mournable Boy by Zimbabwe’s Tsitsi Dangarembga and The Shadow King by Ethiopian-American writer Maaza Mengiste.
The prize, subject to intense speculation and a flurry of betting, usually brings the victor a huge boost in sales and profile.
Eight of the nominees are for first novels — an unusually high number for the prize. The award’s literary director, Gaby Wood, said it was “heartening to know that some authors who have launched their careers in the midst of COVID-19 may now have a chance to reach the readers they deserve."
Founded in 1969, the prize is open to English-language authors from around the world, but until 2014 only British, Irish and Commonwealth writers were eligible.
That year’s change sparked fears among some Britons that it would become a US-dominated prize. That hasn’t happened, yet. Since then there have been two American winners, Paul Beatty’s The Sellout in 2016 and George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo in 2017.
A six-book shortlist will be announced on 15 September, and the Booker winner will be revealed in November.
An Oral History of the COVID-19 Crisis: 'When we step out, it's as if we've come into an unknown world'
This account is part of Firstpost’s Oral History Project of the COVID-19 Crisis in India. The Oral History Project aims to be an ongoing compendium of individual experiences of the pandemic, with a focus on one significant day in our respondents’ lives during this time.
French writer David Diop wins International Booker Prize for his World War I novel At Night All Blood is Black
Diop's novel, which was published in French in 2018, resonates with present-day debates about racism and colonialism.
Tribeca Film Festival 2021 opens with Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights and gives New York a much-needed revitalisation, post-pandemic
Tribeca, which this year is being held two months later than usual, will be one of the biggest film festivals yet this year to go forward with a mostly in-person event. But instead of the usual theatres that are home to the festival, its primary venues this year will be outdoor screenings dispersed around the city.


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Grains of truth
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is a giant of the world's grain corporations, with a mission to invest in innovation for the greatest benefits of its primary stakeholders – grain growers – and the Australian Government. Australia's grain industry is worth billions of dollars annually, and the GRDC invest heavily in research, development and extension aimed at delivering improvements in production, profitability and sustainability for Australian agriculturalists, from the Top End to the toe of Tasmania.
With a repository of final reports dating back to the early 1990s, the GRDC identified a pressing need to evaluate, convert and collate them into a consistent and accessible format. "The various research bodies, contractors and individuals undertaking research for the GRDC have, until recently, supplied their findings in very diverse media and styles", explains Helen Thompson, Director of the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) "Some pull together a range 'attachments', others are housed on floppy disc, and so dissemination of the content becomes problematic."
CeRDI will utilise a selection of their content management products to create a Final Reports Publishing System (FRPS) for GRDC. Starting from the present and working backward, this workflow system will allow GRDC team members to evaluate and approve all research to date according to its currency of knowledge, privacy and intellectual property issues, or other possible restrictions. "The system will be a web based tool with different levels of access", conveys Helen. "It will provide GRDC with the checks and balances they require to populate their internal and external websites".
"We envisage this system will enhance knowledge sharing to the benefit of farmers, with flow-on benefits to researchers and advisors." Says Tom McCue, Manager Extension and Grower Programs with GRDC.
The Publishing System presents myriad benefits. It will be searchable, and browsable via a range of classification systems such as by region, by crop, or by topic, and even has the potential to one day be linked to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). "Once the information is put into this format, lots of things become possible", explains Helen. Incorporating some of the features of CeRDI's Docbook Manager, the FRPS will enable the auto-generation of reports in PDF and hard-copy formats, as well as online.
"CeRDI have a long standing relationship with, and commitment to, rural and regional enterprises," asserts Helen. "This project exposes CeRDI's excellent capabilities to a national audience'.


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Report: Samsung to mass produce Quantum Dot LCD displays later this year
With its AMOLED displays almost perfected, and with flexible displays also under its umbrella, it looks like Samsung is turning its attention towards the next frontier in display technology. According to the Korean media, Samsung (and LG) is planning to mass produce Quantum Dot (QD) LCD displays starting with the second half of the year. Quantum Dot technology allows LCD displays to produce highly saturated colors – Samsung’s AMOLED displays have often bested its LCD screens in terms of color reproduction, which means that adopting QD tech could allow the company to bring its LCD displays closer to the color range AMOLED displays have traditionally offered.
There’s no telling when we will see QD displays on actual smartphones and tablets, but if the report is accurate and Samsung’s production plans work out, we could probably see it happening sometime in early 2015. Given Samsung’s tradition of using AMOLED displays on its Galaxy S and Galaxy Note flagships, we will probably see QD technology adopted on a tablet first, and on devices from the competition that Samsung produces displays.)


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How Methadone Treatment Works
Prescribed within opioid recovery programs since the 1960s, methadone has decades of clinical research backing the effectiveness of its use. Working with a patient’s central nervous system, methadone provides individuals with relief from the physical symptoms of withdrawal while keeping cravings for additional opioid use at bay. Given daily, methadone comes in the form of a liquid solution or dissolvable tablet that allows patients to play a role in their daily lives without experiencing cognitive impairments or disruptions.
When taken as directed and under the guidance of a trained medical professional, studies have confirmed that methadone is a safe, effective, and non-toxic treatment option for individuals who are struggling with an addiction to opioids. Experts have noted that the majority of side effects reported by patients who have been prescribed this medication are temporary and typically only take place during the induction phase of treatment.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), methadone is a safe treatment option for women who are battling an addiction to opioids during pregnancy. Methadone treatment during pregnancy does not pose any health risks to either the mother or her child.
Like most medications, there are risks involved when taking methadone if it is taken in a manner other than its intended use. Overdosing on methadone is a reality for individuals who abuse this substance for recreational purposes. One-third of all prescription medication deaths that take place each year are due to methadone overdose. These overdoses, however, are due to illegal use of methadone and are not associated with the use of methadone within medication assisted treatment programs.
When methadone is prescribed within a medication assisted treatment program and is taken as prescribed by a trained medical professional, the use of this medication is extremely safe.
The Effectiveness of Methadone Treatment
Decades of clinical research has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of methadone in the treatment of opioid addictions. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), treatment programs that utilize methadone are the most effective currently available. The CDC also confirms that numerous studies have linked the following achievements to the use of methadone maintenance treatment:
- Decreasing or completely ceasing use of substances
- Lowering the risk of overdose
- Decreasing the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
- Increasing the average life expectancy (the median death rate of individuals addicted to opioids who take part in methadone treatment is 30% lower than those who do not receive treatment)
- Lowering the chance of taking part in criminal activities
- Improving family relationships and employment potential
- Increasing positive outcomes for pregnant women and their babies
When taken as prescribed within a licensed medication assisted treatment program, methadone is an effective and safe form of treatment for opioid addiction.
The Benefits of Methadone Treatment & Counseling
The use of methadone is just one portion of a comprehensive treatment plan for opioid addiction. While methadone works to eliminate the physical symptoms of withdrawal, patients must also obtain treatment for the emotional component of their addictions as well. In addition to providing patients with relief from the physical symptoms of withdrawal, methadone also allows patients to experience the mental clarity that is required to successfully progress in treatment. By taking part in therapeutic interventions such as individual and group counseling, patients are able to address and treat the underlying factors that may have contributed to their addictions in the first place.
How You Can Be Successful in a Medication Assisted Treatment Program: Although methadone has been clinically proven to provide patients with relief as they progress through treatment, it is important that they understand that methadone should not be viewed as a simple cure for addiction. In order for patients to achieve lasting recovery, they must understand that this process takes time, effort, and hard work. When taking part in a medication assisted treatment program, patients are provided with the treatment and guidance that is necessary to achieve their treatment goals. However, patients must also adhere to the guidelines and advice provided by their team of treatment providers. By listening to their physicians, nurses, and counselors, patients are able to successfully progress towards a life without opioids.
How to Support Your Loved One During Medication Assisted Treatment: In order for you to provide your loved one with support as he or she receives treatment for an addiction, you must first take care of yourself. Addiction impacts everyone who is involved, not just the individual who is physically abusing a substance. As the loved one of a patient, you can provide an immeasurable amount of support and guidance throughout his or her recovery journey. By educating yourself about the disease of addiction, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of your loved one’s limitations in treatment. It is also suggested that the loved ones of patients take part in family counseling, support groups, and individual counseling in order to obtain the information and support that is necessary for themselves. In order to provide the highest quality of care to those you love, you must first obtain care for yourself.
The Side Effects of Methadone
The following are potential side effects associated with the use of methadone:
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Sleep problems
- Exhaustion or fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Abdominal pain
- Slowed breathing
- Skin rashes
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
For more information about methadone, as well as the other treatment options available, please contact New Hampshire Comprehensive Treatment Centers today.

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American famous singer and songwriter, Chris Brown has publicly cleared the allegation his unknown rape and drugging accuser impeded on him.
Recently, Chris Brown was accused by an unknown lady of an alleged rape after she had paraded his name over all the social media platforms.
According to her claim, she instilled to the public that the ‘With You’ crooner forcefully had a taste of her gonad via his feelings by drugging her and strived for justice.
After several call outs, Chris Brown shared multiple alleged screenshots of his affair with the young lady before the saga which astonished many.
In their previous alleged chat, the young lady was seen applauding Chris Brown’s manhood and expressed how she has missed it. This convinced many that she was just wrongly accusing the superstar.
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There’s a vastly underestimated source of potential income languishing in spreadsheets across the supply chain. Historically, this source has been a pain to manage, a headache to calculate, and quite frankly an afterthought. It’s time to bring the full power of effective rebate management into the light. Read this article to unpack why the $10 trillion supply chain industry is ignoring B2B rebates as a business tool, and what they can do instead.
Why are rebates seen as an afterthought?
As consumers, we are all too aware of how supply chain delays and product shortages are increasing prices. As someone involved in the production and distribution of goods in the supply chain manufacturers, resellers and distributors are all too conscious of ever-diminishing profit margins.
But how much money really flows through the supply chain and logistics industry? The venture capital firm, Bessmer Venture Partners (BVP), says that the industry is a nearly $10 trillion market representing more than 10% of global GDP today. And it’s growing at ~$500 billion each year.
Within this vast industry opportunities to maximize profit do exist. One such opportunity is to leverage the power of rebates. Rebates aren’t just an income generator, they can be the instrument that literally changes whether a company makes a profit or a loss. Most CFOs are aware of their value but, all too often, rebates are seen as an afterthought by the business: Something that needs to happen during a product launch, when sales are struggling, or when inventory builds up.
Why? Because, in the past, many elements of the supply chain – including rebate management – have remained offline. Until now.
It’s time to re-evaluate rebates as a strategic business tool to grow the business. However, to make that happen, rebates need to be manageable, visible, trusted, and productive rather than being seen as an add-on, a nice-to-have, or a giveaway to sweeten a souring or distrustful sales relationship.
To change the way people think about rebates and witness their full potential, we need to change the way they are seen and, more importantly, understand the benefits of gaining true visibility of how (and if) they’re performing.
How to view and use your rebates more strategically
There’s a big difference between strategy and tactics. Unfortunately, the two can often be confused. Richard Rumelt explains it beautifully in his book Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters.
“The gap between good strategy and the jumble of things people label ‘strategy’ has grown over the years. But this plenitude has not brought clarity. Rather, the concept has been stretched to a gauzy thinness as pundits attach it to everything from utopian visions, to rules for matching your tie with your shirt.” – Richard Rumelt, Good Strategy, Bad Strategy
It’s easy to label every decision as a strategic one in times of crisis. But urgency does not equal importance. In recent years our ability to plan, make predictions, and develop strategy based on past experience has floundered. Writing in FM magazine, Dr. Martin Farrar reminds us that “Tactics are based upon the assumption of a linear cause-and-effect relationship in a stable environment. Increasing complexity requires a more creative, strategic way of problem-solving.” As we all know, strategy is proactive, not predictive.
But the pandemic exposed several weaknesses in traditional thinking: The inability to prepare for the unknowable, reliance on old ways of doing things, and the vulnerabilities inherent in a largely paper-based system. He says, “The pandemic has demonstrated we need a more creative, strategic way of problem-solving and the ability to experiment with a range of scenarios for our businesses’ futures” (source: Financial Management magazine).
How to turn rebate managers into rebate strategists
Back in 2015, a survey conducted by Epicor Software and Redshift Research 46% of CFOs are making important business decisions by relying on instinct alone. In some ways, seven years ago feels like a lifetime. In other ways, it was yesterday. The question is: Have organizations moved on since then or are they still relying on gut instinct in the absence of information they can trust?
As you’ll read later in this article, supply chain leaders are embracing technology to improve decision-making. Since business leaders are looking to CFOs, and finance in general, to help deliver insights, automate decision support, and drive advanced capabilities with emerging technology, as Deloitte says in the Wall Street Journal, it’s time to give it to them.
Financial leaders need a way of turning annoying, detail-laden rebate reports in formula-heavy spreadsheets into actionable insights. It’s time to turn rebate managers into rebate strategists. When this happens, rebates become painful, seamless, and a driver of business growth. True partnerships between trading partners become possible. And predicting future performance becomes a matter of analyzing reports to predict whether tiers will be met, rather than guesswork.
Dr. Martin Farrar says, “In the pandemic, high-performing organizations with strategic thinking finance functions are more adaptable and able to rethink their business models to meet new challenges.” This doesn’t just go for finance functions, however. It applies to anyone dealing with rebates: The sales function, account managers, finance teams, procurement departments, and beyond.
To remain competitive, your business strategy needs to be driven by clear, comprehensive, and timely information. Genius ERP tells us that “To take advantage of opportunities and gain a competitive advantage, you need an ERP system that can deliver the right data, to the right people, when they need it.” They’re right, but they’re not seeing the bigger picture. An ERP is part of the solution – but it’s not the whole solution. Unless an ERP helps you plan, create, control, and predict rebate management it becomes just another expensive but incomplete business tool, relying on manual intervention and degenerating true strategy into a series of burdensome tactics.
A more efficient, resilient sustainable world thanks to supply chain software
BVP predicts that the world will be more efficient, resilient, and sustainable because of the operational efficiencies gained with the rise of modern supply chain software companies. Our customers agree.
Jerome Dziechiasz, Senior Category Manager at Carparts explains that, in the past, deals and rebates were tracked on a simple Excel spreadsheet. To meet their ambitious growth and become a billion-dollar company they needed a system to handle hundreds of complex deals and accurately track earned rebates. Eventually, he says, “Excel just was no longer cutting it.” Today he knows exactly what they’ve earned, to the penny, thanks to his customer rebate management software.
“[Before Enable] we weren’t accurately tracking the rebates and so it was kind of a guess. Now, we know exactly what we’ve earned to the penny.”
Jon Samuel, Commercial Manager at MKM Building Supplies knew there had to be a better way to see the screen margin (before rebate) and through margin (after rebate). Previously they had to wait until the 10th of the following month before they could do their reporting and see the through margin. As he explains, “By then there’s not much you can do about the previous month because it’s done.” But once they had Enable in place, everything changed. More accurate, more timely reporting put the power directly into their branch managers’ hands, improving their decision-making and, hence, their ability to serve their broader business strategy: Being able to build a bigger picture with the information in their systems.
“The guys having visibility of through margin allows them to make decisions on a day-to-day basis from a credit risk point of view. They can change their business in a month if they have too much of commodity items, for example, or not enough of others. It’s absolutely critical and key to our longer-term strategy.”
Are you ready to stop treating rebates as an afterthought?
If the words of strategic advisors and the evidence of our customers haven’t convinced you that it’s time to stop thinking of rebates as an afterthought, it might be time to see rebate management in action for yourself.
We’re ready to unlock strategic business benefits from your rebates. Are you?


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Have you ever woken up from a dream where someone was knocking on your door? If so, you might be wondering what this strange occurrence means on a spiritual level. In this article, we’ll explore the possible interpretations behind these dreams and how they can guide us in our waking life.
First things first: let’s dive into some common dream symbols associated with doors. Doors often symbolize new beginnings, opportunities, and choices. They also represent transitions from one stage of life to another. So, when someone knocks on your door in a dream, it could signify an invitation or message waiting for you in real life.
Now, let’s break down the spiritual meaning behind dreaming of someone knocking on your door:
1. Someone Needs Your Help
When someone is knocking on your door in your dream, they may be asking for help or guidance. This could be a friend, family member, or even a stranger who needs your support. Pay attention to any clues about the person’s identity or situation – this can give you insight into who might need assistance and how you can offer them support.
2. You Have Unresolved Issues
Dreaming of someone knocking on your door could also indicate that there are unresolved issues in your waking life. These could be conflicts with friends, family members, or colleagues that need to be addressed. The knocking might be a reminder from the universe to take action and resolve these matters before they cause further problems.
3. You Need To Open Up To New Opportunities
Sometimes, dreaming of someone knocking on your door signifies that you’re being called to embrace new opportunities. Maybe there’s a project at work you’ve been hesitant to take on, or perhaps you’ve been thinking about pursuing a hobby or interest. The knock could be the universe’s way of telling you it’s time to step outside your comfort zone and explore these possibilities.
4. It’s Time To Let Go Of The Past
In some cases, dreaming of someone knocking on your door can symbolize letting go of old habits, thoughts, or relationships that no longer serve you. If you find yourself holding onto negative memories or patterns from the past, this dream could be a wake-up call to let them go and move forward with a fresh perspective.
5. You’re Being Called To Act
If you feel compelled to answer the door in your dream, it might mean that you need to take action in your waking life. Perhaps there’s an important decision you need to make or a task you’ve been procrastinating on. The knocking could be a reminder from the universe that it’s time to stop hesitating and start taking action.
6. You Need To Be More Present
Dreaming of someone knocking on your door can also signify that you need to be more present in your life. Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by distractions or stressors, causing you to lose touch with yourself and those around you. This dream could encourage you to slow down, focus on the present moment, and reconnect with your inner self and the people who matter most to you.
7. You’re Being Called To Expand Your Consciousness
Finally, dreaming of someone knocking on your door can symbolize a call to expand your consciousness and explore new spiritual realms. This could involve delving deeper into meditation, practicing mindfulness, or exploring other spiritual practices that help you connect with the divine within yourself and others.
In conclusion, dreaming of someone knocking on your door can carry many different spiritual meanings depending on the context and emotions surrounding the dream. By paying attention to these signs and using them as guidance, you can gain valuable insights into your life’s path and make meaningful changes for personal growth and fulfillment. So next time you find yourself waking up from such a dream, take it as an opportunity to reflect on what messages the universe might be trying to send you.


|Themoonstealingproject - Ha! [nt051] - Jason Urick|
The return of Themoonstealingproject's ever so mellifluously crooked clusters of glitchy ambient goodness. Four tracks of bliss from this Baltimore-based artist.
Keywords: Ambient; gLiTch
|Cal Crawford, David Turgeon, Jon Vaughn - Every So Often Or Traces Thereof [nt072] - Cal Crawford, David Turgeon, Jon Vaughn|
Three tracks of glitchy, minimal (& yet quite eventful) improv from Cal Crawford (computer), David Turgeon (computer) & Jon Vaughn (three no-input mixing boards). Edited & produced by Cal Crawford.
Keywords: gLiTch; Improv
|Viratone Ballad - Sideworm [nt035] - Viratone Ballad|
Viratone Ballad's (final?) EP release presents 5 tracks of dense, lively & ultimately highly rewarding glitchiness.
Keywords: Microsound; gLiTch
|N.kra - Bits.pieces [nt075] - Nicholas Krapels|
Thirteen short, abstract electronic tracks from Nicholas Krapels aka N.kra, also known as founder & director of the Slapart netlabel.
Keywords: gLiTch; Microsound
|Zammuto - Full Martyr Status remixed [nt049] - Zammuto|
The official release for Zammuto's track Full Martyr Status (originally an outtake from his Willscher CD), along with a bunch of remixes & an unreleased track. * For full artwork and information please visit the official album page on notype.com.
Keywords: IDM; gLiTch
Downloads: 14,374 (1 review)
|Claudia Bonarelli - Boredom Is Counterrevolutionary [nt062] - Claudia Bonarelli|
The now famous debut EP from Sweden-based Claudia Bonarelli, featuring 6 tracks of alternately deep & hissy minimal dub grooves. * For full artwork and information please visit the official album page on notype.com.
Keywords: Minimal-Dub; gLiTch
Downloads: 12,427 (4 reviews)
|Camp - Féministe [nt045] - David Turgeon|
The return of David Turgeon, for the first time under the Camp moniker, with 6 tracks of leftfield post-clickhouse with perplexing stereo panning effects. Soundwalk features Kaia Wong on vocals.
Keywords: Minimal House; gLiTch
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* Investors focus on Fed comments, indexes near highs
* Facebook volatile after results, Exxon shares higher
* Jobless claims fall slightly less than expected
* Indexes down: Dow 0.3 pct, S&P 0.3 pct, Nasdaq 0.4 pct
By Ryan Vlastelica
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell modestly on Thursday, with investors cautious with indexes near record levels as they digested recent comments from the Federal Reserve, though some strong corporate earnings provided a reason to buy.
Optimism about earnings was boosted by Exxon Mobil Corp , one of the largest U.S. companies by market cap, which reported adjusted third-quarter earnings that beat expectations, sending shares 1.1 percent higher to $89.78.
Expedia also advanced following its results, topping the S&P 500 percentage gainers, while Facebook Inc fluctuated between steep gains and losses.
The Fed said Wednesday it had a weaker growth outlook for the U.S. economy, though it held steady with its stimulus program, which has fueled the S&P's 23 percent surge this year. That rally has come amid weaker-than-expected economic data and an earnings season marked by weak revenue.
"Nobody was surprised by the lack of action by the Fed, but there was a lack of clarity that was disappointing," said Rex Macey, who helps oversee $20 billion as chief investment officer at Wilmington Trust in Atlanta, Georgia.
"There is reason for caution at these levels, but nobody seems to be euphoric, so I don't think people need to get too defensive at this point."
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 48.61 points, or 0.31 percent, at 15,570.15. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 4.95 points, or 0.28 percent, at 1,758.36. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 15.18 points, or 0.39 percent, at 3,915.44.
The Dow has gained 2.9 percent in October, while the S&P has added 5 percent and the Nasdaq is up 3.7 percent.
Data on Thursday showed jobless claims fell slightly less than expected in the latest week, dropping 10,000 to 340,000. The Chicago Purchasing Manager's Index came in at 65.9, far ahead of expectations for a reading of 55.
While investors have been concerned by weak data pointing to slowing economic growth, strong data has also been viewed as a reason to sell, given that the Fed has said it would begin to slow its stimulus when economic growth meets its targets.
Facebook reported strong growth in its mobile advertising business late on Wednesday, though it said it didn't plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users. Trading was volatile, with shares soaring during the premarket session but then turning sharply negative. They last traded at $48.38, down 1.3 percent.
Expedia jumped 18 percent to $59.98 a day after reporting third-quarter earnings that beat expectations, while Starbucks Corp fell 1.7 percent to $79.44 in the wake of a disappointing outlook.
Of 313 companies in the S&P 500 that reported earnings through Wednesday morning, 68.4 percent topped Wall Street expectations, above the 63 percent beat rate since 1994 and the 66 percent rate for the past four quarters, according to Thomson Reuters data. Only 53.7 percent of companies have topped revenue expectations, well below the 61 percent average since 2002.


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Luxury Villas for Rent in Andros
Andros, is located ideally in the northernmost part of the complex of the Cyclades, is the second biggest island of the Cyclades after Naxos. Thanks to its proximity to the Greek capital (only 2hours with the ferry) it has been developed into one of the most popular Greek island destinations.
The island stands out for its unique fertile and verdant and fertile landscape, combining both mountainous settings and virgin beaches sophisticated aristocratic architecture, and rural villages.
An elegant, cosmopolitan island, with long shipping history and magnificent mansions that have always shed an aristocratic aura over the island.
Although it is a summertime favorite for tourists, the island has managed to keep its unspoiled charm and its unique Cycladic vibe!
The capital of the island is Andros Town or Chora, is the most interesting village of the island. Perched above the sea on a rocky peninsula hugged by two sandy beaches, one on each side, offering stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
The Neoclassical and Cycladic architecture, the small narrow streets and the pedestrian stone walkways, bath Andros Town with a unique atmosphere.

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- "Who shall be next to receive the blade of Rur?"
- ―Eternal Rur
The blade of Rur was a blue-bladed lightsaber owned by Rur, leader of the Ordu Aspectu. Like its owner, who belonged to a splinter sect of the Jedi Order, that lightsaber was unorthodox, as its blade emitter was pierced with holes through which smaller, spike-like secondary blades were projected, forming a star-shaped collar at the basis of the primary blade. It was utilized by Chelli Lona Aphra to defend herself against and destroy the original droid body of Eternal Rur, and later by Eternal Rur itself in a new body in conjunction with another, more traditional blue lightsaber.
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Fresh from their gig at Riot Fest in Chicago on Saturday and gearing up for a show tonight in the Nether Bar at Mill City Nights, Los Angeles duo the Bots stopped into The Current's studio to play some songs and to talk with Mark Wheat.
In town to play a couple of gigs at the Turf Club in St. Paul, JD McPherson and his band stop by The Current's studio to chat with Bill DeVille and to play some tunes they're currently road-testing in the run-up to the release of their next album.
On a special back-to-school edition of The Local Show, Minneapolis rock band Stereo Confession stop into The Current's studio to talk to David Campbell about their forthcoming album, about how high school is going so far and about what they have planned for after graduation.
Celebrating their reissues and on the cusp of playing three nights of shows in the Twin Cities, the Jayhawks spent the better part of an afternoon in The Current's studio, playing songs and catching up with Mary Lucia.
This week at the Minnesota State Fair, members of the local emcee collective Doomtree will be stopping by the MPR Booth on the corner of Judson and Nelson. On Thursday, P.O.S. performed live and chatted with host Mary Lucia about what he's been up to the last few months and what's in store for him and the Doomtree crew in the near future.


As Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains became more popular, the conversation has steered towards .eth domain pricing and what is considered to be a “fair” price to guarantee ownership for 100 years.
In a Twitter thread, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin asked the community what price they think is appropriate for registering and keeping ownership of a 5-letter .eth domain for 100 years. Buterin gave four options: under $100, $100–$999, $1000–$9999, and $10,000 or more.
Almost 50% of the 91,130 votes chose the most economical option of paying under $100 for 100-year ownership of an .eth domain. One respondent said that the result is to be expected as people always want the cheapest way to get good returns. On the other hand, another community member argued that costs should be exponential with time. The user believed that $1 million is an appropriate cost for 100 years.
The costs for traditional domain names vary depending on the name registered. Domain name providers like Namecheap and GoDaddy sell normal .com domains from $1 to $13 annually without any add-ons. After a year, the rates usually go higher as the promotional period comes to an end. However, premium domains can be more costly, ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 and beyond depending on the domain name chosen.
The most expensive sale of an ENS domain happened in October 2021 when “paradigm.eth” was sold for 420 Ether (ETH), worth $1.5 million at the time. The second-largest sale happened in July 2022, when “000.eth” was purchased for 300 ETH, around $320,000 at the time of sale.
The founder and lead developer of ENS, Nick Johnson, recently told Cointelegraph that the team did not realize how valuable ENS would become as more users started to mint .eth domains. Johnson believes that many people register ENS names because it “serves as their decentralized profile.” It gives people a way to identify themselves across various applications and platforms.


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Dog walker witnesses latest East Beach cliff fall in Sidmouth
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There has been another cliff fall at Sidmouth’s East Beach.
A woman out walking her dogs saw part of the cliff face collapse at about 9pm on Wednesday evening (May 13), and took these photos.
Emma Hunter said: “Having seen the impact of past falls on our eroding coastline, I have never actually seen one happen until this evening.
“You could literally taste the dust in the air.”
There has been an unprecedented number of rock falls at East Beach this year.
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In April the old Alma Bridge, which was still being used as an emergency exit on and off the beach, was sealed off because of the risk.
A new bridge has been under construction 40 metres upstream and was due to be finished by the end of Spring 2020, but work has been delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Striker Ice Transporter
The Ultimate Ice Fishing Carry-All Rod / Gear Pack!
The Striker Ice Transporter is the ultimate ice fishing carry-all case. Newly upgraded design for 2016 with heavier zippers and seams.
Use it as a gear bag or as a backpack to carry practically all of your gear. Place tackle and smaller items into four outer side pockets. Insert as many as five ice rods up to 36-inches long into the rigid PE rod tubes, each in its own individual pocket. Use the main storage compartment for tip ups, ice strainer, gloves, electronics, other gear, etc.
This is not your ordinary gear bag and it is no ordinary rod case. The Striker Ice Transporter was carefully designed by Striker staff and outside fishing pros to be the truly ultimate rod / gear pack for the active ice fisherman.
Striker Ice Transporter Features Include:
· Rugged 600D Endura Case
· Poly/Vinyl Main Compartment
· Four Outer Side Zip Compartments
· Holds Five Rods with Reels (up to 36")
· Duffle-Style Carry Strap
· Zip-Away Pack-Style Shoulder Straps
· Measures Approximately 10" x 9" x 39"
· Weighs 7.6 lbs

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Conheça o livro e compre online. Livro Chia Seed – Allen, Diana – ISBN: 1580541887.
Tiny chia seeds – packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, calcium and more – are a rich plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. The reader can discover the history of this ancient Aztec grain and learn how it can support optimal health. It is also possible to find out how chia seed can benefit the waistline and the wallet. The reader can also learn to quickly and easily incorporate this superfood into a diet with practical tips and recipes.

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A South Coast elementary school which lost two of its students in the deadly Southern Santa Barbara County flooding January 9th is now facing a new crisis.
Santa Barbara’s Cold Spring School survived the January disaster, but many of the homes in the one school-school district didn’t. It’s estimated the 170 student school could lose close to 10% of its budget because of decreased property tax revenue as a result of the destructive debris flows.
The loss of revenue could mean massive cuts, or potentially even closing its doors. School officials, staff members, and parents have launched what they are calling the Cold Spring Emergency Fund. It’s a campaign to try to replace the nearly half million dollars in lost revenue by May 1st.
The campaign is off to a quick start, with more than $15,000 already pledged.


Facebook has been a powerhouse in the social media realm for quite some time. Nearly 1.23 billion people use Facebook daily to connect with friends, share personal stories or pictures, and like business Pages. It’s safe to say that, from its inception in 2004, the social network has changed the way we communicate, both personally and professionally.
And they’re not done yet.
Now, Facebook is attempting to break into a new market: job recruitment.
That’s right. Facebook has rolled out a new feature that aims to compete with professional networks like LinkedIn and hiring platforms like Indeed. Jobs on Facebook is a new tool for small businesses (and large businesses) to post job openings directly to their Pages, and allows applicants to apply to open positions using their Facebook profile information.
But, what does it mean for you and your small business?
As a small business owner, you now have the power to use Facebook — and your established social network — as a means of recruiting and hiring. But, how?
How to Post a Job on FacebookPosting a job to Facebook using this new tool is easy. Page admins can now create a job posts, track applications, and communicate directly with applicants via Facebook’s own messaging app. To do so, you just have to follow these simple steps:
- Create a job posting. From your company Facebook page, you simply click ‘Create a Job Post’ and fill out the designated information. The job listing will publish to your company page and to the network’s new jobs bookmark.
- Track applications. Once your job is posted, you will be able to track, view, and manage applications in Facebook Business Manager. All applications will be sent to your company page via Messenger. Having an ‘Apply Now’ button on Facebook means that you will also be able to easily screen an applicant’s social media profiles as well.
- Communicate with applicants. The idea of Jobs for Facebook is to complete all initial recruiting and screening through Facebook’s various communication channels. Once applications are submitted, you will be able to respond to applicants via Messenger.
LinkedIn v. Facebook: Which Is Better for Recruitment?Seeing as Facebook’s newest recruiting tool is free of charge, it can seem a bit disheartening to those of you paying to post your job openings on LinkedIn. However, the job search platform that Facebook has released is simple and still in its early stages of life.
Using LinkedIn is a simple way to turn qualified applicants into stellar employees within professional fields. Without having the advanced search features and reputation of LinkedIn, it is unlikely the service will outperform professional recruiting networks at the moment.
Professional job seekers will likely stick to what they know — LinkedIn, Indeed, and other hiring platforms — for the time being. But, when it comes to part-time employment, hourly positions and skills-based recruiting, Jobs for Facebook may be onto something.
The simple platform gives you, the local business owner, yet another reason to engage with the social media marketing; and, it makes your company Facebook page that much more valuable.
Facebook can generate a significant number of leads, sales, and referrals for your business — and, soon, it might just be the solution to your hiring needs.


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Tiger Woods career earnings are $1.3 billion
In 2013 alone, Tiger Woods earned an estimated $83 million from playing in golf tournaments and endorsement money. Most of that money was from endorsements and appearance fees, as Tiger earned just 10% of his money ($8.3 million) from prize money in golf tournaments.
Tiger Woods net worth is $500 million
Also through 2013, Tiger Woods is estimated to have a net worth of $500 million. Considering his annual earnings, along with his established net worth, many believe that Tiger Woods is on pace to become the first athlete to have a net worth of $1 billion.
List of big endorsement deals for Tiger Woods
Big endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has had in his career include $40 million with Nike, $20 million with Titleist, $100 million with Gatorade (over 5 years), and $20 million with Gillette. Tiger Woods also has or had endorsement deals with other companies like General Mills (Wheaties), Rolex, Accenture, AT&T, Tag Hueur, EA Sports, Upper Deck, American Express, Asahi, Buick, and TLC Laser.
Tiger Woods is designing golf courses for $10 million per course
Tiger Woods has also started designing golf courses, and he reportedly receives some $10 million for each golf course he designs. Tiger is currently designing golf courses in Mexico, North Carolina, and Dubai.
Nobody is totally sure just how much money Tiger Woods has been paid over the years in appearance fees, but the number has to be at least in the tens of millions of dollars. Just for playing in Dubai alone, Tiger Woods has reportedly been paid something like $3 million a year in appearance fees.
Tiger Woods will likely be first athlete with $1 billion net worth
Tiger Woods has a net worth of $500 million, and he is on pace to become the first athlete to have a net worth of $1 billion.

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To the Editor:
As longtime residents of Princeton (we moved here 20 years ago), we are writing to indicate our profound concern over the proposed 16,000-square-foot, 4-story addition to 344 Nassau Street, on the northeast corner of Harrison Street. The developer’s application proposes 15 residential units, of which 3 would be affordable. The proposal also includes 15 parking spaces, six for commercial use, in an area where the adjacent streets have no on-street parking. Further, the proposal reduces commercial space in the existing building. .
Like so many of the recent development decisions taken by the municipality the building, as presently suggested, ignores the historical importance, the aesthetic, and the practical concerns of the area. It’s baffling why this application is preceding through the planning development process, particularly as significant neighborhood concerns have been raised in public meetings, and letters like this one to the editor, conveying concerns to public officials.
The proposed building is disrespectful of this neighborhood, which was designated a historic district in 1986. Jugtown/Queenston is one of the most notable historic neighborhoods to survive, at least until now, in Princeton. Originally, it was a crossroads settlement founded around 1730. The only older settlements in the area are Stony Brook, (1696) and Princeton Village, by what is now called Witherspoon Street (1715). Today, Jugtown/Queenston remains one of our busiest and most important intersections, while the historic roots of the settlement are discernible in the landmark buildings and the harmonious balance of residential and commercial structures of appropriately modest scale, all evident in a gentle evolution over three centuries.
Our concerns, which are shared by many in the community are as follows:
The proposed 4-story design will:
1) Overwhelm the 18th-century original home on that corner
2) Significantly harm the Jugtown Historic District by not conforming to the Historic Preservation Ordinance
3) Worsen the already dangerous traffic and pedestrian conditions at the Nassau-Harrison intersection.
4) Set the precedent for future 4-story additions on all corners of this historic crossroads.
The National Register identifies 344 Nassau as “the single and most pivotal building at the Jugtown crossroads” and should not be developed as proposed.
We are not suggesting there be no development at all. The Historic Preservation Ordinance standards could be met by reducing the size of the proposed building to 3 stories, with a design compatible with the Historic District, and an appropriate setback from Harrison Street.
We hope the application, as presented, will be denied. We hope the Planning Board will do what is right for the town and its residents.
Ron and Lauren B. Davis
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The X Factor winner is mates with Anne Twist
The modest singer might have earned the public’s approval when they voted her winner of The X Factor last year but she’s not yet convinced by her popularity.
I still haven’t got used to the idea I’ve got fans,’ says Sam, 36.
We are mates. She has 1.3 million followers, so I’ve probably got a few One Directioners.’
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ZF Motorsports Circuit of the America's Newsletter
The TUDOR United SportsCar Series is heading to the penultimate round this weekend at the Circuit of the America's in Austin, Texas. The most subscribed of the series' four classes is the GT Daytona Class .
National Speed Sport News
Formula Off-Road Returning To Action
The SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road Series Presented by TRAXXAS will headline a full weekend of racing in Southern California Sept. 19-21 at two separate venues.
Mon Sep 15, 2014
Formula 1 Blog
Lone Star Le Mans
Saturday will see round four of the FIA World Endurance Championship, with the championship heading to the USA's Circuit Of The Americas headlining the "Lone Star Le Mans" event alongside the USA's own TUDOR United Sportscar Championship and Continental Tyre Sportscar Challenge. The WEC will see 31 entries spread across four classes.
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Does a successful Formula E race signal change in motorsports?
Audi Sport ABT driver Lucas di Grassi of Brazil won the inaugral FIA Formula E Bejing ePrix Championship race on September 13, 2014 in Beijing, China. The electric car racing series is set to be hosted in nine other cities worldwide.
Fri Sep 12, 2014
Texas-Sized Celebration To Welcome Tudor Championship For First Visit ...
Circuit of The Americas is set to throw a Texas-sized celebration to welcome the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship for next weekend's Lone Star Le Mans. A weekend full of racing, music and entertainment are planned for the entire family at the world-class 3.4-mile circuit located in the capital of Texas, highlighted by Saturday's race at 11:35 a.m. CT.
Formula E boss Alejandro Agag calls new series a - complement to Formula One'
As a brand new, global single-seater series prepares to launch off the grid, boss Alejandro Agag insists Formula E is not trying to take on Formula One. With battery-powered and nearly completely silent cars, designed with input from McLaren, Williams and Renault, the inaugural race will take place on the streets of Beijing on Saturday.
Thu Sep 11, 2014
Sato signs up for Formula E opener
Takuma Sato has become the latest ex-F1 driver set to compete in Formula E by signing with Aguri, who he drove for between 2006 and 2008. Jarno Trulli, Nick Heidfeld, Sebastien Buemi, Bruno Senna, Jaime Alguersuari, Nelson Piquet Jr, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lucas di Grassi, Karun Chandhok, Sato has been signed in time to compete in the all-electrical series' inaugural race weekend, which takes place in Beijing this weekend .
Wed Sep 10, 2014
Uncle Bob's Self Storage Hosts Go-Kart Racing and Pit-Pass Contest in Austin, TX
An Uncle Bob's Self Storage facility in Austin, Texas, is hosting a go-kart racing event on Sept. 19 and a contest in which entrants will have the chance to win pit passes and tickets to the Sept.
Sat Sep 06, 2014
Conway Not To Compete In Formula E Championship
Mike Conway and Dragon Racing have today announced that Conway will not be driving for them in the 2014/15 FIA Formula E Championship. IndyCar Longbeach and Toronto race winner Conway was due to participate in the first three races of the all-electric championship but unfortunately, his commitment to Toyota Motorsport and their sports car programme means he will no longer be able to participate.
Mon Sep 01, 2014
Russian IndyCar rookie suffers broken bones in horror crash
Rookie IndyCar driver Mikhail Aleshin was rushed to a hospital in serious but stable condition Friday night after a horrifying crash in the final practice session for the series season finale.
Sun Aug 31, 2014
Nakajima and Rossiter victorious in Suzuka 1000km
The "43rd International Suzuka 1000km", Round Six of the 2014 AUTOBACS Super GT was held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Pref.
Fontana results and post-race quote sheet
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Sat Aug 30, 2014
Castroneves on pole at Fontana IndyCar race
Brazil's Helio Castroneves won the pole position while championship points leader Will Power, of Australia, qualified 21st for Saturday's Fontana IndyCar auto race, the final event of the season.
Fri Aug 29, 2014
Houston dropped from 2015 IndyCar schedule
IndyCar ran a doubleheader race at the NRG Park track for the past two years. Scheduling conflicts prompted the change, IndyCar president Mark Miles says.
Wed Aug 27, 2014
Snow And Heylen Lead The Most Laps In Gtd Class At VIR
A collaborative effort between Wright Motorsports, Snow Racing and Dempsey Racing produced the Porsche 911 GT America that led the most laps and set a new track record with the fastest lap of the race for the GT Daytona class in Sunday's IMSA Tudor United SportsCar Championship race at VIRginia International Raceway.
Mon Aug 25, 2014
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Entering the Oak Tree Grand Prix, AIM Autosport drivers Bill Sweedler and Townsend Bell had a narrow lead in the GT-Daytona driver's championship.
Fri Aug 22, 2014
VIR weekend showcases TUDOR Championship GT classes
The GT classes of the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship will be in the spotlight in this weekend's Oak Tree Grand Prix at Virginia International Raceway.
Hornish joins NBCSN booth at Sonoma
Sam Hornish Jr. says he's a "bigger fan" of IndyCar racing now than when he was competing in the Verizon IndyCar Series, which will provide an interesting backdrop when the three-time series champion joins the NBCSN telecast for the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma this weekend.
Tue Aug 19, 2014
Ferrari on a roll
The Continental Tire Road Race Showcase at Road America turned into an unscheduled component of Ferrari North America's 60th anniversary celebration, when Risi Competizione gave the mark of the Prancing Horse its first GT Le Mans victory in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.

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As you’re walking through the crowded, stuffy streets of Rome you can’t help but be sucked into the Trevi vortex. A whirl of people are all unknowingly dragged towards what is essentially the centre of Rome; The Trevi Fountain. Frankly, you smell it and hear it before you see it. The warm and slightly comforting smell of chlorine mixed with the rush of water is a que to get get excited and finally, as you turn the corner, there it is! The shocking blue contrasts with the virginal white marble perfectly.
Most people rock up, take pictures, cross it off their Roman bucket list and move on. If only they’d stay for a moment or two longer, maybe they would see the little secrets of the Trevi fountain lurking amongst the marble.
I – The fountain dates back to ancient Roman empire, since the construction of the Aqua Virgo Aqueduct in 19 B.C. which provided water to the Roman baths and the fountains of central Rome. It’s said that the Aqua Virgo, or Virgin Waters, is named in after of a young Roman girl who led thirsty soldiers to the source of a spring to drink. Check out the small frescos to see the story re-told.
II – It is said that if you drink from the virginal waters you virginity will be restored -but who wants to go through that again? Make sure you hunt out the little water fountain to the side for an opportunity to reactivate your virginity.
III – The Trevi Fountain’s construction began in 1730 for 32 years. Water finally came out of the fountain for the people in 1743, The Fountain was completed in 1762.
IV – The fountain was built at the end point of the aqueduct, at the junction of three roads. These three streets (tre-vie) give the Trevi Fountain its name, the Three Street Fountain.
V – The Trevi Fountain stands a massive 85 feet tall and is almost 65 feet wide and is easily considered one of the most beautiful baroque fountains in the world.
VI – The fountain spills about 2,824,800 cubic feet of water every day! No need to fret though, today the water is recycled.
VII – The legend holds that a coin thrown into the fountain will ensure a return to Rome. This tradition also dates back to the ancient Romans who often threw coins in water to make the gods of water favour their journey or help them get back home safely. (Throw in a second coin if you’re seeking love – even a third for wedding bells!)
Everyday roughly €3,000 splooshes into the Trevi waters, but what many don’t know is that the coins are collected every night and given to an Italian charity called Caritas. They in turn use it on a supermarket program giving rechargeable cards to Rome’s needy to help them get groceries.
VIII – If you look *really* carefully to the top right of the surrounding windows, note there that there is a window imposter; what a pane (soz!). Stories say that there was a lady who jumped to her death from the window and her ghost stuck around freaking out passes by. So in a beautiful act of kindness, they bricked up the window and painted on a false window!
IX – See the strange looking urn on the right hand side? Yep, that’s another strange secret of the Trevi Fountain. several years ago, shop owners had to pay for the upkeep of the fountain, however one barber refused so a urn was built to block his and his patrons view of the fountain.
So there you have it, 9 cute little secrets of the Trevi Fountain. Rome is a huge city and also easily stroll-able but incase you need some tips, check out my MEGA Rome guide