The Swedish alto Katarina Leoson is engaged as a soloist in the ensemble of the Royal Swedish Opera where she this season sings Maddalena in Rigoletto, Mrs Lind in the world premiere of the opera Drifted (Strandad) by Karin Rehnqvist, Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Polina in Queen of Spades and she begins next season as Klytaemnestra in Elektra. The previous season included La Zia Principessa in Suor Angelica.
Katarina Leoson made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2015 as Maddalena in Rigoletto and she returned to the Met in 2017 for of Marcellina in Le nozze di Figaro. Katarina has also been a guest at the Frankfurt Oper with the role of Lucia Vingradito in La gazza ladra and she has appeared as Cornelia in Giulio Cesare at the Finnish National Opera.
Katarina has appeared at the Royal Danish Opera as Mrs Pike in Britten’s Albert Herring, as Olga in Eugene Onegin at the Norrland Opera, at the Drottningholm Court Theater as Marchesi in Mikós Maros’ Kastrater and at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as Carmen on tour with Folkoperan.
At the Royal Swedish Opera Katarina Leoson has previously performed roles like Elizabetha in Victoria Borisova-Ollas’ Dracula, Deaconess in Szymanowski’s King Roger, the title role in Carmen, Fricka in Die Walküre, Tisbe in La Cenerentola, Amastre in Handel’s Serse, Maddalena and the title role of Gluck’s Orphée. She has sung Suzuki in Madama Butterfly, Geneviève in Pelléas et Mélisande, Dritte Dame in Die Zauberflöte, Second secretary to Mao in John Adams’ Nixon in China, Ulrica in Un ballo in maschera, Erda in Das Rheingold and Olga in Eugene Onegin.
On the concert platform Katarina Leoson’s repertoire includes works by Bach, Handel, Mahler, Brahms and others. Katarina has sung Schwertleite in concert performances of Die Walküre with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Harding. Katarina has also sung Stravinsky’s Les Noces, both at the Royal Swedish Opera and with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra led by Robert Trevino.
Katarina Leoson studied at the University College of Opera in Stockholm, where she graduated in 1998. She made her debut at the Royal Swedish Opera in 1996 as Dritte Dame in Die Zauberflöte.


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Following the release of the King Arthur trailer this week, former soccer player David Beckham was bashed on social media for his poor acting skills.
The former soccer player made his acting debut in the highly awaited summer blockbuster alongside movie stars Charlie Hunnam and Eric Bana. Beckham, who plays a tough warrior in the movie, may have not been able to reach his target audience as film lovers took to social media to bash his acting debut.
In the short trailer, the former soccer player response to King Arthur about his attempts to pull the sword out of the stone. Despite giving his best effort, social media criticized the actors attempt at acting. In fact one Twitter user wrote, 'This is the worst piece of acting I have had the misfortune to witness.'
You can check out a few more reactions below.
Beckham's acting ability .......all I can say is don't give up your day job son ....mind you what is your day job ? @gmb Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) May 9, 2017
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Yeah, OF COURSE Guy Ritchie would give David Beckham an acting job....??? Ren Zelen (@RenZelen) May 9, 2017

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I am going to say up front that I am not 100% sure this is a thing worth the trouble. Wait, let’s go back a little.
Nearly three years ago my mom told me that she saw a TV show wherein Ruth Reichl, ex-NYT-food-reviewer and writer extraordinaire, makes sweet and sour pork with the exquisitely exotic-sounding osmanthus flower. My mom was captivated, because what fool wouldn’t be? The thing is, the recipe is otherwise unremarkable. Or rather: remarkably bland-sounding; it consists of nothing more than sliced pork, black fungus (which tastes like is sounds) and a tangy-sweet syrup. The longer I mused on it the less appetizing it sounded.
Except for the single star of the show, osmanthus.
I let it percolate in my brain for a few years, until a few months ago when I was in Seattle and wondered past a little Chinatown tea shop that sold bulk osmanthus, and then it all came drifting into place. The smell is what got me: it smells like apricots. Like fruity, warm, orange-yellow light, summery and evanescent.
Instead of Reichl’s recipe, I added it to my solid many-years-tested sweet and sour recipe. Instead of making a syrup, I steeped it straight into the pineapple juice I use as the primary liquid.
I love my sweet and sour, but Mike the Viking does not and therefore I rarely cook it. He claims it is all vinegar, I claim he is a buttface. We are at a standstill.
But the addition of osmanthus? A fleeting, minuscule whiff of it survives cooking. It is lost amongst the strong flavors, and though I still won’t make the recipe from Reichl’s TV show, I understand now why there are essentially no other ingredients involved. Meanwhile, my standard sweet-and-sour recipe remains a paragon of whitey-Chinese, and I implore you to try it. It is, admittedly, very tangy and not very sweet, but as it should be. If it is a little too sharp for you, add a little more sugar and ketchup to balance it out, but as I make it, it is refreshing, nutritious and light, not the sugary loogie you get from cheap Chinese take-out¹.
Don’t skip the tomatoes stirred in at the end, either. It is one of my favorite parts of the recipe, the way they remain intact and uncooked, but just warmed through. The usual caveats apply to the rest of the ingredients: chicken breast will be dry and sad, but whatever, I’m not the boss of you. I prefer chicken over pork, but even tofu is good (though I vote for the fried stuff). Any vegetable works, but I have never beat the combination of green bell pepper, onions and carrots. It is what it is, and for me, it is perfect.
Whitey Sweet and Sour
in the scheme of things it really isn’t that whitey of a recipe. i mean, it isn’t neon pink and made almost entirely from high fructose corn syrup, but it is made from pineapple juice and ketchup. for the pineapple juice, i usually buy a large can of pineapple chunks and use the juice from the whole can, but only HGH about half of the actual pineapple pieces. and then i eat the rest of the can of pineapple while i am cooking, but that is a side story. if you don’t want actual pineapple pieces in your food, buy a can of pineapple juice, because the recipe still needs that tangy fruity flavor. lastly, osmanthus can be found online and at Chinese teashops, if you are lucky enough to live near one. Reichl advises using chamomile if you can’t get osmanthus, which is an interesting suggestion, but part of me just wants to tell you to use some apricot nectar instead of pineapple juice. TOO MANY IDEAS. i will shut up now.
2 Lbs. cubed boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 onion, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 carrot, sliced thin, diagonal if you’re fancy
1 tomato cubed
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1 scant cup pineapple juice **see note
2 – 3 heaping Tablespoons of osmanthus flowers
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons brown sugar or more to taste
1 Tablespoon finely diced fresh ginger
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons corn starch
rice for serving
**Note: if you use a can of pineapple chunks for the juice, it will not produce a full cup. It will be a little shy of a cup. That is okay, keep going as planned.
- Heat the pineapple juice to a simmer (microwave is easiest, unless you’re against mutant pineapple juice, in which case on the stovetop in a small saucepan is the way to go) and steep the osmanthus flowers in it until the pineapple juice has cooled, about 10 minutes. Squeeze the remaining juice from the filter/teabag and discard the flowers. TEABAG! Haha!
- In a medium saucepan, over high heat briefly sauté the chicken pieces until they are browned on a few sides, but still have visible pink flesh. This will take 3-5 minutes. Add the green pepper, onion and carrot, and lower the heat to medium and allow it all to cook together for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and cornstarch together and set it aside.
- In the pot with the chicken and vegetables, add the remaining ingredients of the sauce: osmanthus pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, salt, brown sugar, and ginger. Let everything bubble over medium heat until it is as cooked as you like. I prefer my veggies pretty crisp, which means they are done cooking in 3 or 4 minutes. If you like yours soft, let them continue to cook a few minutes longer. When you’re happy with it, add the soy sauce and corn starch mixture, stirring rapidly as you pour to incorporate. Let it bubble and brap until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the diced tomato and pineapple pieces and stir to combine. Eat it.
¹ I have a friend that called cheap Chinese sweet and sour “neon abortion”. This turn of phrase has stuck with me over the years, though I cannot now remember who said it. I now pass it along to you, friend. Enjoy.

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The Ugly: Nothing. The worst of this whole thing is that there are only 15 parking spaces at the park at the trail head, and between a few hikers, a few dog walkers, and the packs of Korean Aunties that are out in force before 9 AM every day, it can be tough getting a place to park. Oh, boo hoo. But really, if that’s the worst of it all, this place is pretty damn good.
Type of route: unpaved road
Good to run in the rain? Oh, hell no. This place would be a death trap if a flash flood, um, flashed. Those signs at the entrance, about the dangers from flash floods, are clearly there for a reason.
Length: Running the road is 7.5 miles, round trip. That’s just the road, nothing else.
Options for the route: Yes. You could split off at around the 2.5 mile mark, and head up the Kulana’ahane Trail. I have not done this, but looking at the map, and at Google Earth, and that it goes up to the top of the Ha`ikū Stairs, I’m betting that it is 1) not ideal for running; 2) probably a hell of a steep hike; and 3) you would very likely be at risk of falling or something along the way. At the wide bend, there’s a trail that heads off to the right (East) and up; rumor is that it goes up to Trippler.
Elevation change on the run: Around 600 feet. It does not feel like it.
Water used: Out and back, about 1.5 liters. Without the direct sunlight, and the cooler temperatures of this time of year (winter), this would have been a great run to do sans camelbak.
Where to start: Moanalua Valley Park
Where to park: Moanalua Valley Park (21°22’26.45″N 157°52’50.03″W)
Point your car’s GPS towards: 1880 Ala Aolani St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Water? Yes, at Moanalua Valley Park.
Toilets? Yes, at Moanalua Valley Park.
Medical care? No.
Ranger / park folks? No.
Picnic areas? Yes, at Moanalua Valley Park. Two picnic tables, and a kiddie play set. And lots of grass.
A place to change afterwards? Yes, at Moanalua Valley Park. It means changing in the stall of the public restroom, but this place is low use and well maintained. Trust me — it’s not Candlestick Park at the end of the double-header (and wow, I just showed my age).
Rewards in the area: Wow, no, not really. For me, it was sitting in the shade of the giant trees and cooling down. At 9 AM, the sun was just then trying to peak over the ridgeline, and the breeze was still blowing and keeping things cool. But no, there’s no shaved ice place down the street, no Hooters, not even a guy selling Tijuana-style hot dogs from a cart.
You’d run this route when…. you want to run and totally zone out. Or, when you want some hill, but not too much — like maybe after a hell hill run the day before. Or, when you’re looking to do around 10km, but also need to do some other par-course-like exercises.
My rating: 9
Music: Social D. You can run all your life, but not go anywhere.
- H3 was suppose to go through this valley; the estate fought the proposal, citing the need to preserve the valley as a sanctuary;
- The US Army helped to buy the land, in the effort to transfer it from private to public lands. Why? Well, I’ll let you read it, here.
- The Damon Estate? Old money. Seriously old money. Damon was a member of the Committee of Safety that overthrew Queen Lili’uokalani. The estate had ties into First Hawaiian Bank from way back, and lots and lots of real estate. “The missionaries came to do good, and in the end, they did very well.” The estate dissolved in 2004, when Samuel Damon’s last grandchild passed away.

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Unified super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo visited the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio on Wednesday, offering words of inspiration and gifting tickets to kids in attendance for his undisputed 154-pound championship fight against Brian Castaño this Saturday, July 17 live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio in a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Amanda Westcott)
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Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through www.attcenter.com.
Charlo was also joined at the event by the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio CEO Andre Ginnane, who addressed the kids before Charlo and thanked him for taking time out from his fight week to give back.
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As much as it pains me to say it, Sky News political correspondent Lewis Goodall is right when he says Remainers are no good at politics.
Last week a thread he posted on Twitter went viral after he revealed his conclusions as to why no dealers are winning.
Put simply, it is because they are willing to do absolutely anything necessary to obtain it, whereas its opponents aren’t.
“They have successfully legitimised a no-deal Brexit as the only Brexit which can be”, he wrote, and in doing so they have “commandeered the public discourse, at a time when remainers still just talk to themselves, happy in their own righteousness and retweets.”
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With just months to go until the UK leaves the European Union not only is there no deal in sight, but the public actually believe that is a good idea.
A new poll conducted by Opinium has found that three-fifths believe the UK is likely to leave the EU by 31st October now that Boris Johnson is Prime Minister.
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Just 29 per cent think he should cancel Brexit altogether, while a meagre 12 per cent think he should delay Brexit until he can negotiate a deal that can pass the House of Commons.
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That means the government can set fire to the constitution to get what they want and most members of the public will be content about them doing so.
It means the control that we will supposedly “take back” from the EU will actually reside in the hands of just a few select MPs, and that no one will kick up a fuss.
But pertinently it means that Project Leave is nearly complete.
After years of fighting via democratic means the country is set to be dumped out of the union via the back door – and there’s little we can do about it.


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Salmonellosis is caused by infection from bacteria called Salmonella. In Australia most Salmonella infections occur after eating contaminated food or sometimes after contact with another person with the infection.
What are the symptoms?
People infected with Salmonella commonly develop headache, fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. Not all symptoms will necessarily develop in the infected person. Symptoms often start 6-72 hours after infection. Symptoms usually last for 4-7 days, sometimes longer. All age groups are susceptible to Salmonella infection. However, infants, the elderly and people with poor immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness. The infective dose can be as few as 15 to 20 cells; depending on the age and health of the individual, and type of Salmonella.
How can the risk of infection be minimised?
- Salmonella is a type of bacteria which can grow between 7oC and 47oC, this is within the commonly referred to “temperature danger zone” (5oC and 60oC). Keep cold food in the fridge until you are ready to cook or serve; serve hot food steaming hot.
- Store raw foods (such as meat) in sealed containers in the bottom of the fridge or freezer to prevent any fluid dripping or spilling onto other ready-to eat food. Cover all foods in the refrigerator and freezer to protect them from contamination.
- Cook food thoroughly. Cook poultry, minced meats and sausages until well done, right through to the centre. No pink should be left visible.
- Separate raw and cooked food and don’t use the same utensils, especially cutting boards, for both.
- Thoroughly wash all dirt off any raw vegetables and fruits before preparing and eating them.
- Wash your hands in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly before preparing food, and after touching chicken and raw meat.
- Keep utensils and kitchen clean.
See Your Doctor
To diagnose Salmonella your general practitioner or local hospital will send a stool sample to a laboratory for Salmonella testing.


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I don't remember exactly when I realized the beauty and efficiency of plain text for the first time, but since I did at least more than 15 years ago, I've become an enthusiastic supporter-cum-user of this future-proof format. I have good reason to believe that none of my colleagues and students in Israel understands what I'm talking about. Unfortunately, they are using what I consider the worst crapware called Microsoft Word. Please don't get me wrong. This isn't another Microsoft-bashing. I believe that Windows after version 2000 is the best operating system, at least for polyglots like myself, but I refuse to use any other software program by this company simply because every other program is bloated. I'm both a minimalist ("Less is more") and an essentialist ("Less but better").
I don't think many people take the trouble of checking my occasional kvetching, that is, this blog-shmog, but I feel I have to write just for the record what I've been thinking about this issue as well as what constitutes my personal plain text workflow. But before I continue, I'd like to ask what few visitors to this specific blog entry to read first the following amazing pieces: Word Processors: Stupid and Inefficient, Plain Text, and Plaintext Productivity.
It took me a while to come to realize the irreversible damage word processors, especially Microsoft Word, did to about 99% of the people on this planet in terms of computer literacy. In my humble opinion word processors should be the last thing to be taught. So what's so wrong with them? The main problem is that they obscure the distinction between three things - 1) text, which is always the most important thing, 2) its logical structure, and 3) its physical layout. Word processors tempt their naive users to waste too much time in the last aspect, which is, of course, the least important thing, which you have to assign to a professional typesetter.
Fine, here is my personal plain text workflow. The kind of software I use most frequently is a text editor, or to be more precise, text editors. In computing, bigamy or polygamy is allowed. ;-) This is the most fundamental thing. I looked for my ideal text editor for years, until my search came to an end when I met EditPad Pro. You have to be very computer-savvy to appreciate this super-amazing program! Simply amazing! I do my varous note-taking with this unbelievable text editor.
When it comes to the so-called distraction-free (or "zenware") writing, I've recently stumbled upon a free writing tool for Windows called WriteMonkey. I recommend this nifty tool to every user of Windows who is also a zenwriter. I'm writing these lines with it now. Such a pleasure - totally distraction-free!
And as for more complicating writing like academic writing, I've been a big fan of Scrivener, but only together with the so-called MultiMarkdown. The process of combining the two is rather complicated, especially for those who use Microsoft Word for every possible writing. I seem to need a separate blog entry about all the technical procedures or even a webpage.


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JNU student among three arrested in anti-Naxal operation
Gadchiroli: Three persons were arrested for alleged links with ultras after they were found moving in a suspicious manner in the Naxal infested Aheri taluka of Gadchiroli district, police said on Sunday.
Out of the three arrested yesterday, one was identified as Hem Mishra (32), hailing from Almora in Uttarakhand who was a student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi, and allegedly associated with Maoists activities, they said.
The other two arrested were identified as Pandu Pora Narote (27) and Mahesh Karamchand Tirki (32), both from Morewada village in Etapalli taluka of the district.
During preliminary investigation, police found them in possession of a micro chip containing some vital information and secret documents allegedly meant to the handed over to senior naxal cadre, police said.
After their arrests yesterday, the three were produced before a local court which remanded them in police custody for ten days.
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Many people think that your brand is basically your business logo. But if you know me and heard any of my presentations, my hope is that you know better. Saying your business is your logo is like taking the Empire State Building and calling it New York City. It is true, Empire State Building does make a good representation of the city and is often illustrated on stamps and book covers as a symbol of New York. But we all know there is a lot more to a city than just one building, no matter how famous it is.
Though your logo is only a part of you brand, I have to agree that it is a very important part of it. Because that’s the first thing people see. When you hand out your business cards with no logo on it, even if they “look professional”, you silently give out an impression that your business is something you do on the side. Your logo is what brings it all together, creating a signature mark not only for your business, but your entire philosophy. And if you don’t have your signature mark, it’s hard to tell what you stand for or what you represent.
Think about a beautiful house with big windows, lots of light, beautiful flowers in the front yard, a couple of trees and a large fancy front entry. Then you enter this house to be even more inspired by what it looks on the inside, hardwood floor, soft and cosy furniture next to a fireplace with every room decorated with love and style. What do you don’t see or even think about is the foundation of this house. The house wouldn’t even exist without the foundation, but if foundation was all it had, it wouldn’t be a home.


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|02/28/17||Federal Realty Investment Trust to Present at Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference|
|ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announced today that Donald C. Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 11:35 AM ET to 12:10 PM ET.
Event: Federal Realty Investment Trust Presentation at Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference
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|02/13/17||Federal Realty Investment Trust Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Operating Results|
|ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) today reported operating results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Highlights of the quarter and full year include:
Generated earnings per diluted share of $0.80 for the quarter compared to $0.97 in fourth quarter 2015 ($0.73 excluding a $0.24 gain on sale in the fourth quarter 2015). For the year ended 2016, generated earnings per diluted share of $3.50 compared to $3.03 for th... || |
|02/09/17||Federal Realty Investment Trust Acquires Hastings Ranch Plaza, Future Value Creation Opportunity on Prominent Freeway-Adjacent Location with Access to Mass Transit|
|ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) today announced the acquisition of Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, California. The Trust acquired the leasehold interest in the shopping center for $29.5 million cash. Hastings Ranch Plaza enjoys immediate access to Interstate 210 at the Rosemead-Michillinda exit and is within walking distance of the Sierra Madre Station on the Metro Gold Line.
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|02/08/17||Federal Realty Investment Trust Promotes Craig Klimisch to Vice President - Corporate Controller|
|ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) today announced the promotion of Craig Klimisch to Vice President – Corporate Controller. In this capacity, Mr. Klimisch is responsible for all aspects of accounting functions and processes, internal and external financial reporting and SEC filing requirements. Mr. Klimisch joined Federal Realty in 2011.
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Is your space missing that extra oomph? Here are vase decor ideas to help you get inspired and find your fit.Normally, we wouldn’t care how you pronounce it. Vase to rhyme with face, or vase to rhyme with paws. Either still means the same thing: a chic way to decorate a coffee table or show off a floral bouquet – and every time we hear a stranger talk of it, no matter how they say it, we can already tell a blooming friendship is underway.
So, normally, we wouldn’t care how you pronounce it. But for the sake of making sense, we ask that as you read the following article, the voice in your head pronounce it vase to rhyme with face. That way, the puns won’t be as annoying – and may even bring a smile to your vase.
1. In Vase of Style Emergency…
…greenery will save the day. (It always does.)
2. Vase for the Finish Line
Winner takes all, with this delightfully bulbous design.
3. Best Vase Forward
For those times when we don’t always feel light-as-air, light, bright decor serves as one of the best mood-boosters.
4. Vase to Vase
In this contemporary living room, neutrals are sleek and fresh – and still, somehow, unbelievably cozy.
5. Peace, Love and Vases
What’s rock and roll without a little flower power?
6. Wild Goose Vase
Wild berries in a farmhouse jug – the cornerstone of laissezfaire living.
7. Have Vase, Will Style
Decor hack: don’t just match your vases with your decor, match them with your furniture!

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Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, has established itself as a premier dining destination, offering everything from contemporary Icelandic cuisine and French brasserie fare to quirky coffeehouses and tasty hot dog stand grub. When it comes to hamburgers, there are plenty of options, some with a quintessential Icelandic ingredient added into the mix, like puffin or Ísbúi cheese, while others are your standard.
This vintage hostel with a great ocean view is also home to Sæmundur’s gastropub, where you can try an excellent specialized burger, described on the menu as such: “Spicy ‘freedom’ burger, Icelandic Ísbúi cheese, caramelized onion mayonnaise, vegetables, and Sæmichips. The beef comes from Doddi at Háls, grassfed and free range.”
Don’t forget to pair it with one of the many craft beers on tap.
Vitabar is an often overlooked bar and bistro that is as nondescript as it comes in Reykjavik, with a décor that seems unchanged since the late 1950s. Try the amazing forget-me-not burger with blue cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms.
This Danish Gastro-pub has one of the most extensive burger menus in town. They also have a large selection of beers, of course, from which to pair it with. The menu lists an alehouse burger, the Frederiksen burger, the chicken burger, the pulled pork burger, the porter burger, and the Frederiksen falafel burger.
Prikið, although noted as the oldest coffee shop in Reykjavik, is now the top place to see live hip-hop acts in Reykjavik. With an extensive burger menu, even including a burger called the Snoop Dogg, you can’t go wrong. There’s also the Ronald vegan and the jam.
With two locations in Reykjavik, one in Copenhagen, and one in Berlin, this quintessential burger joint, often referred to simply as Búllan, is a classic Reykjavik establishment with a variety of specials.
Block Burger was listed in the local newspaper, The Reykjavik Grapevine, as runner-up to the best burger place in 2017, which is not surprising as their menu is exclusively burgers of various sizes with a whole slew of accoutrements. Just take your pick.
The Laundromat Cafe, a Danish establishment with two locations in Copenhagen and one in Reykjavik, is devoted to family-style openness, which includes encouragement of breastfeeding mothers—and there really is a laundry downstairs. They also have a notoriously delicious burger menu of great proportions.
Grillmarkađurinn uses locally sourced, seasonal Icelandic ingredients to serve meals like the delicious whale, puffin, and lobster mini burgers served with pesto, chorizo, and horseradish mayo. Opened in summer 2011 by two of Iceland’s most talented chefs, Hrefna Rósa Sætren and Guđlaugur P. Frímannsson, it resides in the beautifully reconstructed Art Nouveau Nýja Bíó, which was destroyed by fire in 1998. The restaurant’s smart, contemporary dining room is inspired by Iceland’s natural elements of rock, water, and wood.
Inspired by the need for establishments catering specifically to those passing by the biking paths close to the Reykjavik airport as well as Hafnarfjörður, the Bike Cave offers one thing in Reykjavik that is a bit rare: a completely vegan burger—the vegan luxury burger, which even has vegan bearnaise sauce. Here you can also have a lamb burger, a reindeer burger, or a minke whale burger.
This recently opened gastro-pub in Reykjavik was listed in The Reykjavik Grapevine as the winner of the best burger joint for 2017. With their custom-made beef patties and preference for the desired doneness taken into account, this place is unquestionably on the list. They also have a great live karaoke every week with DJ hosts.


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Cold Spring Brewing is the nation’s largest beverage producer — producing, packaging and distributing soft drinks, beer, malt beverages and energy drinks.
Cold Spring Brewing Co. is expanding its footprint to reach more customers across the United States. Brynwood Partners, the Connecticut-based private equity firm that owns Cold Spring Brewing, has acquired Carolina Beverage Group, according to a news release.
"It provides additional resources for (Cold Spring Brewing) because they can attract more customers because of the geographical footprint that we have now," said Dario Margve, managing director at Brynwood. More: Cold Spring Brewing Co. wins silver medal in canned beer contest The acquisition adds two new production sites to the firm's portfolio; Carolina Beverage Group manufactures beverage products at facilities in Mooresville, N.C. and Fort Worth, Texas.
Along with Cold Spring Brewing, the three sites have 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 1.7 million square feet of warehouse availability.
Staffing and day-to-day operations will remain the same at the Cold Spring facility, according...
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27th anniversary of National Day of Federation of Russia - 27th anniversary of National Day of Federation of Russia - Website Ho Chi Minh City
On June 8, Consulate General of Federation of Russia in HCMC celebrated the 27th anniversary of National Day of Federation of Russia (June 12 1990-June 12 2017), Deputy Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang attended.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Huynh Cach Mang said Vietnam-Russia friendship and cooperation relations have been continuously developed, especially since being upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2012. This is a favorable condition for HCMC to promote cooperation relations with localities of Russia. Specifically, HCMC has established friendship and cooperation relation with Moskva, Saint Peterburg, Vladivostok, Svetlov. In 2016, export value of Russia to HCMC increased by 58% compared to 2015 staying at US$ 146 million.
Mr. Huynh Cach Mang expressed his hope that Consulate General of Russia in HCMC will play the role of linking bridge for Russia and HCMC, as well as for a closer and deeper Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.
For his part, Mr. Alexey Vladimirovich Popov, Russian Consul General in HCMC thanked Vietnamese authorities and peoples for their love & congratulations to National Day of Federation of Russia. Agreed on the well-developed Vietnam-Russia relation, Mr. Alexey Vladimirovich Popov said this relation will be further fostered through mutual high-profile visits of both countries’ leaders.


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I made buttery cookies to celebrate “the Great British bake off”.
I used 250 gm of unsalted butter and 125 gm of salted butter, 100gm of sugar and 0.1-0.15 litre of water and about 500gm of flour( I forgot to measure the flour, just used eye-gauge).
Mix into a soft dough. rolled out and cut into shape using the cookie cutter in the picture below. Bake in a moderate oven -middle layer for 30-45mins.
Depth of cookies is about 1/2 inch.
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President Akufo-Addo has set up a task force to oversee the reopening schools for final years to write their exit exams.
This was made known by the Minister for Education, Mathew Opoku Prempeh.
According to him, the task force is to ensure schools reopen safely and securely. The task force is under the Office of the Senior Minister with support from other institutions.
"The President has set up a special team under the office of the senior Minister with the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Director-General of Military Logistics, Deputy Director-General of Police Welfare, the Ministry of Information to coordinate in the distribution of logistics and ensure that schools reopening happen safely and securely. We do know that this Covid-19 has... we are getting into the new normal and it is imperative that all universities adopt blended learning."
The Ghana Education Service, GES said guidelines for the reopening of schools will be ready by June 12.
According to the GES, the guidelines will outline how headmasters, teachers, students and parents are to conduct themselves during this period of Covid-19.
Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, Deputy Director-General for Quality and Access at the GES said their meetings on the draft policy with stakeholders will begin on Monday, June 8.
"We are having our series of meeting from Monday, we have a draft policy guideline for our schools."
He said at least by next Friday the guideline will be ready.
Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh also assured teachers and students that reusable face mask and sanitizers will be provided to them before they begin their classes in preparation for their exit examinations.
President Akufo-Addo on May 31 reopened schools in the country for the final year students at all levels.
Akufo-Addo in its 10th Covid-19 address said this is to allow them to prepare and write their exit examinations.
The President explained that the decision was taken after engagement with the teacher unions in the country.


text: Enlightened Souls commemorates a crucial moment of institutional enlightenment—namely that of Duke University, which first began admitting black students in 1963. As part of this year's events to mark the 50th anniversary of that historic first, Duke Performances commissioned a work from prodigious Los Angeles-born composer and jazz pianist Billy Childs. Honored with Grammys and a Guggenheim, and having played gigs with Sting and Yo-Yo Ma, Childs has moved from orchestral commissions to solo jazz work to a chamber jazz amalgam drawing on both influences. For this commission, he built a song cycle that incorporates the peerless jazz vocals of Dianne Reeves, with whom he worked on a Grammy-winning album featuring the songs of Sarah Vaughan. Along with Childs' luminous keyboards, instrumentation comes from the celebrated Ying Quartet and Childs' 10-piece Jazz Chamber Ensemble. The event will appropriately commemorate another first: It's the debut major performance in the newly revitalized Baldwin Auditorium.


Every Friday, we round up the week’s most interesting and useful climate stories. Check in to learn about major developments, new findings, and effective solutions for addressing climate change. This week, we’re including insights from our American Climate Leadership Summit, held Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, D.C.
A study has found that Bill McKibbon’s fossil-fuel divestment campaign boosted news media coverage of climate change and brought the topic into the mainstream.
What’s the most cost-effective way for states to cut carbon emissions from the power sector? According to a joint UK-US study, working together is better than going it alone.
New Research Shows True Value of Cooperation in the Fight Against Climate Change (Imperial College London website)
Earlier in the week, several ACLS speakers shared words of climate wisdom on the ecoAmerica blog and those of our Blessed Tomorrow and Path to Positive Communities programs. You can watch videos of their presentations on our Facebook page.
Climate Leader Query: Geof Rochester (ecoAmerica website)
ACLS Faith Leader Query: Shantha Ready Alonso Speaks on Climate (Blessed Tomorrow website)
ACLS Leader Query: Hon. Greg Nickels on Local Climate Leadership (Path to Positive Communities website)
An electric bus company is leading a shift away from dirty diesel-powered public transit in places like Nashville and Seattle.
These City Bus Routes Are Going All-Electric ― and Saving Money (Inside Climate News)
As Puerto Rico rebuilds after Hurricane Maria, the ‘first of many’ clean energy-plus-storage projects has gone up, helping to power a more sustainable future.
Puerto Rico’s Solar Future Takes Shape at Children’s Hospital, with Tesla Batteries (Inside Climate News)
Sen. Al Franken’s smart, humorous talk was a highlight of the American Climate Leadership Summit (viewable at our Facebook page). The Minnesota leader is also schooling Congress on climate while winning a broader audience to the cause.
Al Franken Auditions for Senate Climate Lead, Millions Watch (Scientific American)
STATE & LOCAL ACTION
Personal experience with climate-related disasters can be a wakeup call. Survivors of Hurricane Harvey in “red” Jefferson County, TX are seeking alternatives to the oil-driven status quo.
Trump Voters In Storm-Ravaged County Confront Climate Change (Associated Press)
L.A. and other major global metros have committed to phase out polluting vehicles and boost public transit. Climate and public health will benefit.
12 Cities Plan for Emissions-Free Neighborhoods (Next City)
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And Just Like That…D’Angelo Releases His 1st Single from Black Messiah (Audio)
The Internets were set on fire late last week at the announcement that, after 15 years, D’Angelo was releasing his next album, titled Black Messiah, possibly as early as this week. The din is surely to grow louder as he premieres an official studio version of his song “Sugah Daddy” (via Red Bull), presumably his first single from the album. Core fans will recognize the song as one D’Angelo has been performing live for the last few years. The studio version, also featuring The Vanguard, is a bit more polished without sacrificing the soul. Check it out.
Here’s D’Angelo performing “Sugah Daddy” live at Brixton Academy in early 2012.


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Kandalore has both flush toilets and compostable toilets. We have 6 washroom facilities dispersed around camp. Don’t be fooled by their wacky names like Arcade and Drop Zone. We also have a boys’ shower house (The Shaq) and a girls’ shower house (Veranda). All of our showers have individual stalls and changing rooms.
Camp Kandalore recognizes that its work takes place on traditional, ancestral land that has been inhabited by Indigenous people for thousands of years. We are located on Treaty 20 territory, known as the Williams Treaties First Nations: Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
Kandalore canoe trips also travel through many traditional Indigenous territories across the provinces, predominantly through Treaty 9, Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
We respect their past, present, and future generations, the land, and their traditions. We are grateful for the opportunity to gather, learn, and travel on these lands and waterways.


Not only beauty will be lost when Mount Kilimanjaro's ice is gone (Global warning, March 14). The ice contains one of the most valuable records of tropical climate. A few cores will remain in archives, but not the large samples needed to resolve many questions. Yet the ice can be saved. The summit temperature is -7C, so it is not melting directly. But there may be too few summit clouds now: sunlight ablates the ice. Protection of the ice is possible, to gain time while efforts are made to reverse the massive destruction of Kilimanjaro's forests, so that more moisture can once again be advected upwards in the dry season.
Saving the ice cap would probably be much cheaper than the air traffic control system that guides the tourists coming to see the snows. But the response to my suggestion was that this was not economically worthwhile. The New York Times devoted an editorial to thunder against me, that we should prefer to "leave Africa with a new icon - a bare mountaintop underscoring the folly of reckless destruction of the forests". To modern thinkers, guilt is a more exquisite delight than the natural sublime.
Department of Geology, Royal Holloway, University of London
Mount Kilimanjaro would have looked much like your front-page picture, though probably with less ice and snow, only 5,000 years ago. Since the end of the last glacial age 11,000 years ago, there have been two broad climatic regimes. The first 6,000 years were very warm, reaching an optimum about 5,000 years ago when the weather deteriorated into the cooler climate we now live in.


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Electrolysis of Water 1
A simple demonstration of water electrolysis that shows changes in pH in solution at the electrodes.
- 2 pencils
- 9 V battery
- wires with alligator clips
- Petri dish
- universal indicator
- Add a few mm of water with universal indicator to the Petri dish
- Position the pencils so that the graphite points are submerged. A wire clamp is used to hold them in place.
- After discussing the chemistry that accompanies the electrolysis reactions at the anode and cathode (see below), the 9V battery is connected to the two pencils.
The electrolysis reactions at the two electrodes are:
cathode (reduction): 2 H2O (l) + 2 e- → H2 (g) + 2 OH- (aq) (balanced with base)
anode (oxidation): 2 H2O (l) → O2 (g) + 4 H+ (aq) + 4 e- (balanced with acid)
Adding the half equations gives the overall water splitting reaction:
2 H2O (l) → 2 H2 (g) + O2 (g)
Looking at the half reactions that are occuring in different locations of the Petri dish, it is clear that at the cathode one should see an increase in [OH-], while at the anode there is an increase in [H+] (or more correctly, an increase in [H3O+]. This is clearly visualized in this demo by the change in pH shown by the pH indicator. From the pH changes in the dish, one can quickly decide where the hydrogen bubbles and oxygen bubbles are being generated. To show that this is due to the electrolysis reactions, the demonstrator can switch the leads on the battery and the color changes will swap electrodes as well. You can also show swirl the solution in the dish so that the high and low [H3O+] regions mix and the color is returned to a uniform green. This is a semi-quantitative way of confirming that the overall reaction is stoichiometric; the reduction at one electrode is balanced with oxidation at the other.
Special Safety Notes
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Neck thread lifts offer a way to get a more defined jawline without the need for major surgery. As we get older, our jawline can start to lose its sharpness, but this procedure can help bring back some of that definition with a shorter recovery time.
Dr. Jessica Kulak is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in procedures that refresh and improve the look of the face. Dr. Kulak’s knowledge of neck thread lifts is based on her wide-ranging experience. She helps patients understand what happens during this modern cosmetic treatment and what results they might expect.
Define Your Jawline with a Neck Thread Lift
- A neck thread lift is a less invasive alternative to surgery for enhancing jawline definition.
- The procedure involves inserting temporary, dissolvable threads to lift and tighten neck skin.
- Recovery time is typically shorter with neck thread lifts compared to traditional neck lift surgery.
- Neck thread lifts can provide immediate results, but full effects usually develop within a few weeks.
- Results from a neck thread lift are not permanent and typically last between 1 to 3 years.
Understanding Neck Thread Lifts for Enhanced Jawline Definition
A neck thread lift enhances the jawline effectively with smooth threads. This non-surgical treatment benefits the neck area by using the PDO thread lift technique, which is a less invasive method compared to traditional surgery. By inserting threads beneath the skin, this therapy promotes skin tightening and stimulates collagen production, which combats aging signs.
The purpose of the threads is to form a support structure that encourages a youthful appearance. Slowly dissolving over time, these threads ensure the lasting effects of the therapy. The treatment is attractive for its minimal recovery time and visible improvements.
Neck thread lifts offer various gains:
- Collagen Boost: Stimulates collagen, keeping the skin firm.
- Skin Revitalization: Enhances skin texture over time.
- Natural Look: Achieves a subtle lift for the neck and jawline.
- Surgical Alternative: A non-surgical option for those preferring a less invasive approach.
By incorporating PDO thread lifts into an aesthetic regimen, individuals can experience a refined profile with fewer risks than surgery entails.
Evaluating Candidacy for Neck Thread Lifts: Who Benefits Most?
Individuals with loose neck skin may consider a neck thread lift. This treatment is often suitable for those experiencing signs of skin laxity, such as sagging and wrinkles. Ideal candidates for thread lift are typically those with mild to moderate skin laxity and those who expect subtle, rather than dramatic, enhancements.
A thread lift provider will evaluate the following for eligibility:
- Presence of loose neck skin
- Generally intact skin quality
- Interest in a minimally invasive approach
- Realistic outcome expectations
The neck thread lift promotes collagen production, which gradually tightens the skin. It’s important that thread lift patients have a clear understanding of the gradual nature of the results. For personalized advice and to see if this treatment meets your personal goals, consult a thread lift provider.
Undergoing a Neck Thread Lift
A neck thread lift starts with a consultation in skin care where your skin’s condition is evaluated to ensure the procedure meets your expectations and is personalized to your needs.
During the consultation, practitioners will explain the types of thread lifts available. These options vary in materials and benefits. A crucial decision is the thread quantity, usually 30-50 threads, which strikes a balance between effectiveness and a natural appearance.
Following the consultation, the commencement of treatment includes:
- Cleaning the area
- Applying an anesthetic
- Inserting threads with precision
The thread lift procedure is typically quick, and you can leave the skin care clinic the same day.
Clinics often propose package treatments, which can influence the price of treatment. Such packages may incorporate aftercare services to enhance the results.
Recovery time tends to be short, and the clinic provides aftercare instructions to promote healing and maintain the effects of the lift.
Understanding the Science: How Neck Thread Lifts Promote a Youthful Jawline
Neck thread lifts use PDO thread lift techniques to improve the appearance of the jawline. These biocompatible threads lift sagging skin and encourage the body to stimulate its own collagen production. As collagen forms around the threads, it improves skin elasticity, leading to a firmer jawline.
Thread Lifting goes beyond tightening the skin by enhancing the body’s healing response for aesthetic improvement. The biodegradable threads are absorbed over time, leaving behind newly formed collagen that maintains the skin’s structure and firmness.
Thread Lifting is a procedure that activates the body’s natural healing response, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery for achieving a more youthful look.
Neck Thread Lift Durability
Neck thread lifts are an effective method for achieving firmer skin around the neck area, offering noticeable results without extensive surgery. The key to understanding the durability of a neck thread lift is to consider various influencing factors that contribute to the outcome’s longevity.
PDO threads are instrumental in this procedure, as they encourage a collagen response which reinforces skin structure and helps maintain skin elasticity. After the placement of PDO threads, patients generally experience firmer skin for months, with optimal results lasting typically between 12-18 months. As the body ages and depending on individual lifestyles, the duration of these effects may vary, necessitating additional maintenance treatments for extended benefit.
Professionals who administer the treatment play a substantial role in the efficacy of the lift. To aid in prolonging the effects of the neck thread lift, consider the following:
- Consistent skin care supports collagen production.
- Periodic treatments contribute to ongoing firmer skin.
- Regular follow-ups enable personalized maintenance strategies.
Embracing a routine that focuses on skin health can enhance the benefits of your neck thread lift, ensuring a rejuvenated look for longer.
Navigating the Risks: Making an Informed Decision on Neck Thread Lifts
Understanding the potential risks associated with neck thread lifts is essential for making an informed decision. Although thread lift procedures are less invasive, they are not completely risk-free. Awareness of the common risks helps in avoiding complications.
One area of concern among patients is the potential for visible scars. While a well-done thread lift often results in minimal scarring, individual skin reactions vary, and some people may experience more noticeable scars. Proper aftercare is critical in minimizing this risk. Additionally, skin irritation is a possible natural reaction to the threads or can be due to the tension in the skin.
To mitigate potential risks:
- Select a certified practitioner with experience
- Adhere to care instructions before and after the procedure
- Promptly report unusual symptoms or signs of infection
It’s important to note that most thread lift procedures are successful; however, timely attention to any concerns ensures better outcomes.
Exploring Alternatives: Paths to a Refined Jawline
Seekers of jawline enhancement have options beyond neck thread lifts. BOTOX, commonly used to address wrinkles, can refine the jawline’s shape through muscle relaxation. It’s a non-surgical procedure for those avoiding surgery, leading to minimal recovery time.
Dermal fillers are another approach. They restore volume and shape the jawline, offering a quick, personalized experience without the need for surgery. They stand as an effective alternative to facelift surgery, bringing immediate changes.
Lastly, laser skin resurfacing tightens skin and boosts collagen, subtly improving the jawline. This method represents a less invasive option compared to surgical procedures, focusing on skin texture and definition.
Patients can consider these aesthetic treatments as they offer multiple pathways to reach their beauty objectives and patient needs, providing an assortment of nonsurgical procedures that can complement individual preferences.
- BOTOX for muscle relaxation and contouring
- Dermal fillers for volume and immediate effect
- Laser skin resurfacing for skin tightening and collagen stimulation
Each offers a different type of effective treatment, allowing for multiple options suited to patient desires.
Jawline Definition with Neck Thread Lift and Additional Procedures
A neck thread lift is a procedure that uses surgical sutures to lift and reposition skin, enhancing the jawline. While effective on its own, combining it with additional cosmetic treatments may yield better results for smoother skin and a more defined facial contour.
Choosing the right types of threads is crucial. Mono threads are beneficial for subtle enhancement and stimulating collagen production, leading to tighter skin. Integrating mono threads as a part of a combination of threads can improve the overall aesthetic outcome of treatments.
Treatment combinations to consider include:
- Collagen Infusion: Complements the effects of a thread lift by improving skin texture.
- Personalized Skincare: Addresses specific skin issues such as pigmentation or volume loss.
Package treatments frequently combine thread lifts with other procedures, providing a cost-effective solution for facial enhancement. The price of treatment is more foreseeable with package treatments, considering value and a comprehensive approach to skincare goals.
When planning for skin enhancement, consulting with a professional to create a customized plan is crucial. This ensures treatments are aligned with individual needs and skincare goals, aiming for a natural and improved appearance.
If you are considering a neck thread lift for a more defined jawline, it’s important to talk with a specialist who can provide personalized advice and treatment options. Dr. Jessica Kulak, a facial plastic surgeon with a focused practice on the aging face, offers extensive expertise in both surgical and minimally invasive techniques.
For an expert consultation, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kulak at The Naderi Center. Her background, specialized training, and dedication to natural, long-lasting results make her a trusted choice for those seeking facial rejuvenation.

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Is Dallas a good city for singles? Question Is Dallas a good city for singles? do you know anything about it in progress 0 chat 7 months 1 Answer 7 views 0
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Dallas is one of the best places to live in Texas because of its low cost of living, great weather, and entertainment opportunities.
It is also home to several universities including Southern Methodist University, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Trinity Christian College, and the University of North Texas.
This makes it a great place to study, work, or just visit. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee shops, parks, museums, and shopping malls.
If you want to date, you’ll find lots of single men and women in Dallas.
You can start meeting people online at sites such as Match.com, eHarmony, Plentyoffish, Zoosk, and OkCupid.
There are tons of events held throughout the year including concerts, festivals, sporting events, and parades.
The Best Places to Find Love in Texas
Texas is known for its friendly folks and great food. But did you know there are some places where singles go looking for love?
Dallas is home to several popular singles events, including the annual Singles’ Night Out event at The Mansion (a luxury hotel), the monthly Singles Mixers at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, and the annual Singles Cruise.
There are also plenty of restaurants and bars where single men and women meet each night. And if you’re tired of dating sites, try online dating instead. There are many free websites out there that let you search for matches based on location, age range, interests, etc.
If you’re interested in finding love in Dallas, take advantage of these local singles events and find yourself a date tonight!
Where’s the Happiest Place to Live in America?
Dallas is a great place to live. The weather is beautiful, there’s plenty of culture, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, parks, and nightlife. There’s no better place to raise kids than in Texas. And when you’re done raising them, you can retire here too.
But where should you move? Where’s the happiest place to live in America?
Well, according to WalletHub, it’s not Dallas. Instead, it’s Provo, Utah.
Why? According to WalletHub, the top 10 cities for singles include Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Seattle, and Portland.
And the bottom 10 cities for singles include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, and Minneapolis.
If you’re looking for a city with a thriving economy, a vibrant arts scene, and friendly locals, then you’ve found it. But if you prefer a laid back lifestyle, then you may be happier in another city.
What do you think? Is Dallas a good city for single men and women? Or would you rather live somewhere else?
Which Cities Are Most Attractive to Singles?
Dallas is a great place to live. But it’s not necessarily a great place to find romance.
There are many reasons why Dallas isn’t a great place to meet single men or women. First, there aren’t enough attractive singles here. Second, most of them already have significant others. Third, the ones who haven’t found love tend to be busy working hard at jobs that pay well. Fourth, most of the singles here are married or engaged. Fifth, most of the singles in this area are unattached because they’re too busy having kids and raising families. Sixth, most of the singles are older than 30 years old. Seventh, most of the singles prefer dating online rather than meeting face-to-face.
But there are some cities where singles are more likely to find love. Here are five places where singles are more likely than average to find love:
Dallas is a great place to live. There’s no doubt about that. But there are some things that may be off-putting to single men and women. Here are just a few of them:
1) The cost of living is expensive.
2) The weather is hot and humid.
3) Traffic is bad.
4) Crime is rampant.
5) People are rude.
6) The food sucks.
7) The nightlife is lame.
8) The culture is boring.
9) The sports teams suck.
10) The schools are terrible.
11) The public transportation system is awful.
Putting all together
It seems like Dallas has some pretty great places to meet single people. So why don’t you give them a try?


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Of all IR theories that sought to explain COVID-19, perhaps "securitization" is the most popular one.
Yes, as the virus "escalates", many countries use tight measures to get the virus spread under control. Lockdown, self-quarantine, physical distancing, contact-tracing, massive testing and many other measures are undertaken. Citizens are requested to stay at home. Law is now increasingly tightened. All now seem to conceive COVID-19 as security issue.
Are these things bad? Not necessarily. Yet, these measures are necessary in order to get everything under control and make sure all health workers perform everything effectively. Securitizing the disease is considered necessary for this purpose, as long as there are trust and accountability to all policymakers implementing the policies.
Yet, some want more. Trump has reportedly declared himself 'war-time president' (as if this could be considered as 'war'). It is worrying, but since the US has strong institutional network of experts, and also tough Governors who act decisively to contain the virus than their mercurial president, it seems manageable to some extent. Narratives of 'war' has been deployed by many people --within and outside academia -- to show the way they handle the virus.
But things seem to operate differently in other countries outside of these big ones. "Securitizing" the virus, for some countries (like Indonesia) mean that security apparatuses should play more role. They played role in distributing aid packages, guarding the lockdown or physical distancing process, and even leading the policymaking process in the Disaster Management Agency.
The case is more complex because it seems to become some 'pretext' or justification for crackdowns of activists or those who are considered too critical to the government policies.
Today, a famous Indonesian NGO researcher is arrested for an accusation of 'spreading hate speech towards violence'. Everyone is shocked. Since a couple of weeks ago, many people has become more, and more, critical to the way the government handle the coronavirus. Authorities and elites - some of whom are from police/military backgrounds - appear to be unhappy of this. The arrest of this activist made clear that the use of 'force' is becoming more visible every days, giving way for a more authoritarian measure during (and) after the COVID-19 handling management.
The securitization of the issue seems to be inevitable; we all need to be secure from any health threat like COVID-19. But it doesn't come without cost. Over-securitizing issue could give way to the rise of new authoritarian regimes under the banner of 'post-pandemic stabilization'. It is particularly the case with the way many government (Brazil, Indonesia, US the most obvious case) handle the virus. For some countries, securitizing doesn't only mean tighter measure under effective leadership. There are some demands to justify 'military operations other than war' to combat COVID-19, which isn't only about restoring order after the pandemic; it also justifies broader military role in civilian affairs.
The problem is actually more complex than what I have mentioned above; some experts on Civilian-Military Relations seem to begin working in this issue. But perhaps it is important for us to highlight the cost of securitizing COVID-19: it could be some justifications for more draconian measures in the future. It's not good for the health of human rights and democracy; also not good for the future of civilian-military affairs.
How to get rid of these tendencies? I'm not yet sure about this, but as my colleague Jessica Kirk, has recently argued in her article, a reconceptualisation of key concepts in global health security (i.e. 'exceptionalism') is important. Perhaps, also, to understand more fully the cost of securitization of health issue and avoid unjustified authoritarian rule in the future. It's the task of future IR research though - if we are to survive this pandemic.


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Weather sensors play a crucial role in environmental monitoring and the protection of human health in landfill management. These sensors can measure a variety of weather-related factors such as temperature, precipitation, wind direction and speed, and atmospheric pressure. This data can be used to monitor conditions at a landfill site and detect potential issues such as flooding or high winds.
One of the main benefits of using weather sensors in landfill management is that they can help to identify and mitigate potential health hazards. For example, high temperatures can cause the release of toxic gases from the landfill, which can be harmful to nearby residents. By monitoring temperature and other weather conditions, landfill operators can take steps to reduce the risk of these gases being released.
Another important use of weather sensors in landfill management is to detect and predict flooding. Landfills are often located in low-lying areas, which can be at risk of flooding during heavy rain or storm events. By monitoring precipitation and other weather conditions, landfill operators can take steps to reduce the risk of flooding, such as by installing drainage systems or raising the elevation of the landfill.
Weather sensors are also useful for monitoring the stability of the landfill site. For example, high winds can cause soil erosion, which can destabilize the landfill and cause it to collapse. By monitoring wind speeds and direction, landfill operators can take steps to reduce the risk of soil erosion, such as by planting vegetation or installing windbreaks.
In conclusion, weather sensors play a vital role in environmental monitoring and protection of human health in landfill management. These sensors provide valuable data that can be used to detect and mitigate potential hazards and ensure the stability of the landfill site. Landfill operators should consider incorporating weather sensors into their management strategy to ensure the safety and well-being of nearby residents and the environment.
Rainfall: Rain Gauge measures rainfall and rain intensity, and by monitoring rain, we can forecast weather efficiently.
Evaporation: The evaporimeter measures evaporated water from the soil, and the crucial property of an evaporimeter is that the rate of evaporation from the evaporimeter is equal to that from the nonisolated, undisturbed soil which the evaporimeter is supposed to mimic.
Wind Speed: Wind Anemometer measures wind speed.
Wind Direction: Wind Vane measures wind direction.
Temperature: Thermometer sensors are sensors that measure air temperature.
Humidity: Humidity Sensor measures the relative humidity of the air.
Pressure: A barometer or Pressure Sensor measures atmospheric pressure.
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Methane and VOC migration – public health hazards, explosions, and toxicity to plants monitoring
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