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Work starts on Olympic Park attraction
Monday 8, November 2010
Construction work has started on the Orbit – London’s newest major attraction, which is being built at the heart of the London 2012 Olympic Park.
The sculpture was designed by award-winning artist Anish Kapoor. He was joined on the Park to see work get underway by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, CEO and Chairman of the ArcelorMittal Lakshmil Mittal, and Chief Executive of the Olympic Park Legacy Company Andrew Altman.
Situated between the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre, The Orbit will give visitors a view of the entire Park and across London's skyline. Visitors will be able to take a trip up the structure in a lift and will have the option of walking down the spiralling staircase.
London Mayor Boris Johnson said: 'Long after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are over, we will have a stunning new spectacle in London. Recognised the world over, the Orbit will not only be an amazing piece of art, but it will draw visitors from every corner of the globe to east London.
'I am delighted we are breaking the ground and can't wait to see the red steel of the Orbit reaching for the sky.'
The Orbit, which will be Britain's largest piece of public art, will consist of a continuous looping lattice of tubular steel and stand at 114m. It is expected to be completed and handed over to the Olympic Park Legacy Company by March 2012.
More and more travellers think that researching and planning a European city break is half the fun and they're not interested in pre-arranged trips or escorted tours. Self-guided tours offer a lot of advantages but require some guidance and good resources.
With the recent wild fires, disrupting flights and increasing air pollution, environmental quality is a growing factor in attracting tourists.
The hotel price comparison site www.trivago.co.uk has put together a list of the fifteen most spectacular hotel rooftop terraces in the world.


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Germany: Who owns Mein Kampf?
5 February 2010
"One of the reasons why Adolf Hitler’s fellow prisoners in Landsberg Castle encouraged him to write his book was because they wouldn't have to listen to his tirades anymore,” the Süddeutsche Zeitung reminds its readers. The first edition came out in 1925. Although Mein Kampf was a cash cow for the Nazi regime, since then it has caused nothing but headaches for Bavaria, which has owned the rights since the end of the Second World War. The Land has been powerless to prevent its publication abroad and anyone will be free to publish the Führer’s thoughts in Germany when the term of copyright expires in 2015. The Bavarian Finance Ministry, which opposes any new edition prior to this date, is embroiled in a standoff with the Institute of Contemporary History in Munich, which has long sought to publish a critical edition of the book. The Institute has commissioned two historians to write the critical annotations. “The sooner there is a critical edition providing readers with arguments against a neo-Nazi transfiguration of the text, the better,” its assistant director explains in the Munich daily. The Institute intends to publish a free online edition before 2015 if it can reach an agreement with the Bavarian government.

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Passengers on international flights landing at Canberra Airport tomorrow will go into a mandatory 14 day quarantine as per new restrictions announced by the Federal Government today, 27 March.
The Federal Government introduced these restrictions because returning travellers continue to contribute to the majority of COVID-19 cases in Australia.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday 27 March that National Cabinet has agreed to take action to further restrict the movement of incoming travellers and to increase compliance checks on travellers who are already undertaking their mandatory self-isolation period at home.
National Cabinet agreed that as soon as possible, but no later than 11.59pm Saturday 28 March, all travellers arriving in Australia will be required to undertake their mandatory 14 day self-isolation at designated facilities.
Designated facilities will be determined by the relevant state or territory government and will ordinarily be in the city of entry where the traveller has cleared immigration, but facilities in other areas may be used if required.
The vast majority (around 85%) of COVID-19 cases in Australia remain overseas acquired or locally acquired contacts of a confirmed case.
In a statement on Friday 27 March, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the decision made by the National Cabinet, following advice from the AHPPC, to introduce mandatory quarantine of all returning travellers, is an important step to help prevent a rapid spread of the virus.
“The ACT Government will work with Canberra Airport on the remaining international flights that will be arriving tomorrow. Any passengers on these flights who disembark at Canberra Airport will be required to go into a mandatory 14 day quarantine.”
Mr Barr also welcomed the Federal Government’s offer to provide Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to State and Territory governments to support the compliance of social isolation requirements.
“Right now, the ACT is monitoring hundreds of people that have been asked to self-isolate while they wait for testing, or they are identified as a close contact of a confirmed case. Monitoring these contacts will continue to be an onerous task on our local police force, and the offer of help from the ADF will enable the Territory to more effectively ensure people are doing the right thing.”
At this stage there are no further restrictions on business or activities however the message to Canberrans this coming weekend is to “stay at home”.
The ACT Government is expected to announce further economic measures next week. These measures will be aligned with additional stimulus measures that will be announced by the Federal Government. Additional funding is also expected to be announced for the health system.


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Every important social issue is impacted by low literacy. When individuals learn how to read, write, do basic math, and use computers, they have the power to lift themselves out of poverty, lower health care costs, find and keep sustainable employment and ultimately change their lives.
An excess of $230 billion a year in health care costs is linked to low adult literacy. Nearly half of American adults have difficulty understanding and using health information. Lack of understanding impedes adults’ abilities to make appropriate health decisions and increases the likelihood that they’ll incur higher health costs.
Individuals at the lowest literacy and numeracy levels have a higher rate of unemployment and earn lower wages than the national average. Low literacy costs the United States at least $225 billion each year in non-productivity in the workforce, crime, and loss of tax revenue due to unemployment.
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Student Emma Sullivan Receives Apology from Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback for “Overreaction” to Nasty Tweet
A Kansas student who was scolded by authorities at her high school for posting a disparaging tweet about the state’s Republican governor has received an apology from that governor, who now says his office “overreacted” by snitching on her.
According to CBS News and the Huffington Post, 18-year-old Emma Sullivan, a senior at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, attended a Youth in Government program at which Governor Sam Brownback spoke. As he did so, Sullivan used her cellphone to tweet:
Just made mean comments at gov brownback and told him he sucked, in person #heblowsalot
She never said any such thing and insists that she was “just joking with friends.”
But the governor’s office didn’t find the tweet funny at all. It contacted the Youth in Government program and it wasn’t long before her principal, one Karl R. Krawitz, found out about it. He ordered Sullivan to write an apology letter to Brownback and, according to CBS News, even suggested talking points.
Sullivan refused to write that letter.
Her older sister contacted the media; now she’s got more than 3,000 new Twitter followers. She told CBS News that her offensive tweet has helped “open up dialogue” about free speech in social media. She says she’d do it all again.
When asked why she tweeted that Brownback “sucks,” Sullivan cited his decision to veto the Kansas Arts Commission’s entire budget. According to CBS News, Kansas is the only state to eliminate arts funding.
Sullivan, a self-admitted political novice, might think Brownback #blowsalotmore if she knew of some of his far more despicable acts as a Republican U.S. senator. He was, for example, one of 30 GOP senators who voted to deny rape victims legal redress against employers who restrict workers from taking workplace sexual assault cases to court.
Now comes news that Gov. Brownback has apologized to Sullivan for overreacting to her tweet:
“My staff over-reacted to this tweet, and for that I apologize. Freedom of speech is among our most treasured freedoms. I enjoyed speaking to the more than 100 students who participated in the Youth in Government Program at the Kansas Capitol. They are our future. I also want to thank the thousands of Kansas educators who remind us daily of our liberties, as well as the values of civility and decorum. Again, I apologize for our over-reaction.”
Now it’s time for her school to follow suit.
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The grand atrium of the Sharjah Airport.
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The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team (ECDMT) in Sharjah on Tuesday announced updated protocols for passengers arriving in the country through Sharjah International Airport.
All passengers arriving in Sharjah must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test report 72 hours prior to departing for Sharjah. Earlier, the PCR test validity was 96 hours, which has been reduced to 72. The decision will take effect 5 days after its issuance, ECDMT confirmed.
The updated protocol stipulates that the test result must be negative. In addition, passengers will be subject to COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival at the ports of the Emirate of Sharjah.
The move is part of the emirate’s keenness to preserve the safety of community members in line with the preventive protocol and measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The updates announced by the ECDMT in Sharjah also mention that passengers of outbound flights must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours before departure. Adhering to the preventive measures adopted in the country of destination with a health insurance when travelling abroad is also required, the ECDMT added.
The Sharjah Police stated that non-compliance with wearing masks, and gatherings top the list of reports received through the reporting platforms that have been made available to the public, stressing the need to adhere to precautionary measures, and to report violations and abuses through its channels designated for individuals so that deterrent legal measures are taken against violators.
The health ministry said that 2,171 people recovered from the infection.
The health authorities said, “Strict measures are being considered to restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals and to implement preventive measures such as restricting entry to some places and having access to some services, to ensure the health and safety of everyone."
On interrogation, Lopez said she hit him on the temple in self-defense as he was beating her around the face.
Merkel, who remains personally popular after steering Germany through a string of crises, announced in 2018 that she wouldn't go for a fifth term. That set up the first election since West Germany's initial vote in 1949 in which there is no incumbent chancellor seeking re-election.
Dr. Maryam Al Matrooshi holds the European Board of Diagnostic Radiology from Austria and is currently working on a project to establish the first ‘forensic radiology’ laboratory at Dubai Police, to be the first of its kind in the Middle East in the field of virtual forensic autopsy...


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Authorities say a brushfire burning in a remote area of the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County is now 70% contained. The 700 acre Figueroa blaze is burning in some rugged canyon areas north of the Sisquoc River area, near Tunnel Ranch.
The fire was first discovered around 1 p.m. on Saturday (9/3). More than 325 firefighters, along with air tankers and helicoters have been battling the blaze. Firefighters have been dealing with heavy brush, and limited access on rugged dirt roads. No structures are reported to be in danger.
There’s no word on the cause of the fire.

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Air-Craftglass closely studied the optical quality of aircraft mirrors in aviation over the years, and quickly discovered that there was considerable room for improvement. Due to the lack of high-quality materials – which also have to meet strict aviation requirements – improvements to the product were impossible until recently.
Air-Craftglass, which only works with real glass, has managed to apply traditional, tried and tested aircraft mirror technology to ultra-thin and ultra-light glass. As a result, we were able to make a huge leap in quality, thus definitively banishing blurry aviation mirrors to the past.
In addition to consummate mirror manufacturing, Air-Craftglass has developed a new technique to strengthen this extremely lightweight and thin glass and improve and enhance the optical quality of aviation glass aircraft mirrors.
With our patented technology, which includes a self-adhesive backing for the thinnest models, the material – once applied to the subsurface (often a honeycomb type) – ensures that the mirror and subsurface are solidly fused. The result is a super smooth and strong airplane mirror with unparalleled optical quality. This also simplifies the assembly of the aero mirror, often a complex process.
Air-Craftglass is constantly aware of the need to facilitate the integration of technology in all its products. Options in high demand for aircraft mirrors include lighting, integrated finger touch technology, integrated logos, and TV screens. Air-Craftglass is able to optimally integrate all these advances in its products.
There are many applications for Air-Craftglass, from aviation glass mirrors in toilet units, in the pantry or for make-up tables in a first-class setup to usage in the cabin, for example as class separators. In addition to optical quality, aero mirrors can also contribute to safety in the cabin. They can be used for control purposes by being fitted so as to allow contact or lines of vision with passengers in places where this is normally impossible (e.g., crew areas and pantries).
Moreover, aviation glass mirrors can make small spaces look bigger. Designers and architects can now use the new material to realize their creative concepts in ways which would have seemed unattainable before.
Developed especially for mirrored glass only, the technique enables us to push the envelope and deliver ultra-thin laminated glass with a total thickness of just 0.6 mm/0.024”. In addition to this thickness, we use the same laminating technique to create mirrored glass that is 1.2 mm/0,048” thick.
As an extra benefit, these two formats will be delivered with a self-adhesive backing which makes them very easy to install in customised and ready-to-use mirrors.
We also have a third mirror version available in 2.2 mm/0.87”, which is laminated using the same method as our transparent glass version.
The Air-Craftglass mirrors are produced under the NEN 1036-1 industrial production norm and are manufactured with at least 0,7 gram/m2. of silver. This reflective coating shall be protected by a layer of water based protective coating e.g. paint, laquer. We can also embed logos, lights or even TV screens. All Air-Craftglass mirrors have a flawless reflective coating and a flat, scratch-resistant surface completely free of deformations. The laminating systems (patented) form a very strong and rigid support to all mirror options produced by Air-Craftglass. Finally, all products are cut in the exact sizes and shades requested by the client and will be delivered ready to use.
Lightweight silver mirrors in demand
Thanks to the application of real silver, the reflection in our mirrors is significantly higher (>90%) than currently seen with all other suppliers. Their aluminium mirrors have a reflection of just 55% to 75%, which makes for a clearly visible difference. Moreover, Air-Craftglass mirrors ensure a natural reflection without the common ‘grey veil’ of aluminium, and they come as standard with a special coating on the back to prevent corrosion.
In addition, our mirrors are 43% lighter than the commonly used plastic mirrors. The quality and guarantee conditions are key reasons for aircraft manufacturers to choose Air-Craftglass. So too is the long lifespan, which significantly enhances the replacement cycle and related expenses, reducing overall cost of ownership.
Air-Craftglass develops unique semi-transparent solution for silver mirrors
Air-Craftglass is the only producer worldwide of real silver mirrors for the aviation industry. The benefits of silver mirrors compared to the usual aluminium mirrors include the large – and clearly visible – difference in reflection, as described above. Our silver mirrors also have a special coating on the back that prevents corrosion. Air-Craftglass manufactures the mirrors under the industrial EN-1036 standard for mirrors.
A newly developed technology now makes it possible for clients to select a semi-transparent and, therefore, translucent surface. In other words: we DO NOT reduce the reflection of the mirror by making it more transparent and less reflective (as is the case with aluminium mirrors), but only do this very locally, for instance for Return To Seat (RTS) icons. This means that the RTS icon lights up in the desired colour when needed, and as prescribed by law, yet remains invisible in the mirror surface until then.
In addition to semi-visible icons we can also provide fully visible ones with a sand-blasted effect which light up extra brightly.
AIR-CRAFTGLASS produces tinted mirrors in any colour
We also have immediately deliverable tinted mirrors in our portfolio. The colours are not limited to a standard range, but can be determined specifically by the client and custom-made on their behalf. This provides airlines and aircraft manufacturers with a unique opportunity to create a more personal and distinctive interior, especially when combined with other products such as our Natural Collection wood veneer product line.
Air-Craftglass colors outside the lines with their endless possibilities in light weight UV and scratch resistant glass to personalize your aircraft interior.


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The New York Knicks have ruined their chances at competing anytime soon.Â This is all because of their owners doing how the organization handled the death of George Floyd.
ESPNâ€™s Brian Windhordt reports on First Take Wednesday how players have reacted to how the Knicks have handled this tragic situation.Â â€œThe Knicks approval rating amongst players is so low right now,â€ Windhorst said on First Take on Wednesday.Â â€œItâ€™s devastating for their hopes to appeal to anybody and say, â€˜Come play for usâ€™ going forward.Â The whole purpose of retrofitting their front office, and hiring one of the most successful agents in the business in Leon Rose, hiring an image consultant, Steve Stoute, who is famous for doing work with African Americans and being more inclusive, itâ€™s all undercut when the owner continues to show bad judgment.â€
The Knicks owners decided to send out an email to the MSG staff saying that they didnâ€™t need to make a statement.Â That had fans, players, everyone outraged.Â Turns out they were the very last team in the NBA to issue any such statement.
Then the Knicks PR team goes out and issues a 35-word tweet calling for equality.Â Just a disgrace of a organization how theyâ€™ve handled this tragic situation.
Can you really blame players having such a low approval rating for the Knicks?Â We canâ€™t.Â Plus, tell us something we donâ€™t know.Â Even if this situation doesnâ€™t happen, their approval would still the lowest.
Players donâ€™t want to play for the Knicks anymore.Â The â€˜Meccaâ€™ isn’t cool, Kevin Durant was right.Â Players want to win and the Knicks arenâ€™t winning.
The Knicks owner is main culprit here.Â The way heâ€™s handled situations over the last few years have turned players completely off.Â How their owner has handled this situation just confirms the New York Knicks wonâ€™t be winning anytime soon.


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The Ghan is the iconic Australian train which travels from Adelaide in the South to Darwin in the North. It cuts through the amazing scenery in the Heart of Australia with excellent service from the staff who attend to the passengers with warmth, sincerity and a truly friendly Australian hospitality. It is certainly one of Great Railway Journeys of the World.
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Here’s What Legal Aid Services are Affected by Doug Ford’s Cuts
Published June 13, 2019 at 4:19 am
During this past year, the plethora of funding cuts from Doug Ford’s government has been well documented. From autism funding, health care and education to the environment, it seems no sector of society has been unaffected.
One of those areas of concern is access to legal aid, recently documented by lawyers Deepa Tailor and Eren Erinc.
“Doug Ford and the Ontario Government have slashed the funding for Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). LAO will lose 30 per cent of the funding allocated to it. In this fiscal year, LAO’s budget will have $133 million less than it was anticipating, and next fiscal year its budget will be reduced an additional $33 million,” they said.
Now, we have an idea of specifically what those cuts will affect in legal aid services.
According to LAO, they have made the following changes for their services in criminal law, family law and other areas. Among the highlights:
Lawyers may no longer bill for bail hearings or block fees. Duty counsel will continue to be available to provide bail services. For more complex tariff cases, including those in LAO’s Big Case Management program and matters set for trial, certificate counsel may bill for bail hearings.
Lawyers representing clients with mental health issues, including at fitness hearings and mental health court, on block fee matters, will receive an “enhancement” for approximately 2.5 hours (instead of 5) for additional work that may be needed to represent these clients.
Counsel will no longer be able to bill for variations or motions to change where domestic violence is not an issue. Instead, duty counsel and family law service centres will, where available, perform these services, when possible.
LAO will no longer issue certificates for independent legal advice relating to mediation or separation agreement certificates. Between 2015‑16 and 2017‑18, 60 percent of separation agreement certificates were unused, or require additional certificates or services. This figure was 70 percent for independent legal advice certificates for mediation, not fulfilling the certificates’ original intent.
In mental health cases, a modified merit test will now be applied to Ontario Review Board appeals ensuring meritorious cases continue to be funded, similar to the one introduced for Consent and Capacity Board appeals in 2017.
But by far one of the more controversial changes is the cutting of funding to the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), which typically takes on cases related to environmental degradation and protection. The organization said their LAO funding has been reduced by 17 per cent and by 35 per cent next year.
“We represented the people of Walkerton when their well water was contaminated. We advocate for low-income Ontarians who struggle with affordable energy and helped environmental advocates interpret changes to environmental laws and exercise their legal rights in the protection of the environment. CELA has also contributed to shaping Canada’s and Ontario’s legal and policy landscape to help ensure that Ontarians have the protections they need and deserve with respect to a healthy environment,” CELA cited in their press release.
Here is how some in the legal community have reacted to the announcement of cuts for Legal Aid Ontario:
About 15 minutes ago, as a result of @fordnation cuts, all defence lawyers in Ontario were told that Legal Aid will not pay lawyers to do bail hearings for most accused. This is significant, as bail often determines EVERYTHING in a person's case.
— Ari Goldkind (@AriGoldkind) June 12, 2019
I just received an email. Legal Aid Ontario will no longer pay for the cost of bail hearings effective IMMEDIATELY. Thanks Doug. People will languish behind bars without a lawyer. Do you see now why our community can’t afford to NOT vote? https://t.co/eGQZZLVdT0
— Saron Gebresellassi (@SaronGeb) June 12, 2019
Goldkind’s tweet got this response from one of Ford’s staffers:Of course, being the premier’s direction of communications means it’s her job to spin this latest measure in the most positive light possible for her government, so until the LAO modifications are made public it’s hard to know the full details.
But if you happen to be in the legal profession, do you think these funding reductions will hurt or are they justified? We would love to hear from you.insauga's Editorial Standards and Policies advertising


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The Limehouse Golem (2016)
★★★ / ★★★★
Victorian London horror picture “The Limehouse Golem,” written for the screen by Jane Goldman and directed by Juan Carlos Medina, is willing to show the grizzly details of murder but this bravado does not get in the way of telling a proper, convincing, and thoroughly engaging story. It is based on the novel “Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem” by Peter Ackroyd, and it shows. It is concerned with putting characters under a microscope and studying them. As a solid detective story ought to do, it challenges the viewers to question or grow suspicious of even the most seemingly trustworthy characters. As a result, when the identity of the murderer is finally revealed, we are not surprised. Rather, we understand completely as to why the destination makes sense.
The tale opens with a stinging curiosity. A handful of Londoners have been murdered with seemingly no connection to one another: young, old, rich, poor, Jewish, Christian, respectable men, and whores of the street have been butchered by the titular character. There is a list of suspects and the prime suspect is a dead man (Sam Reid) who had just been killed—by poisoning, it appears, in the hands of his wife, Elizabeth (Olivia Cooke)—the night before Detective Inspector John Kildare (Bill Nighy) had arrived in the city to take over the highly publicized case.
Is it possible that the case was already closed even before the inspector had set foot in London? It is most enjoyable that the material actually plays upon this ticklish possibility. Lesser pictures helmed by filmmakers only interested in thrills or buckets of blood rather than building upon a delicious mystery would have likely swiped this potential to the side at the earliest convenience—choosing sensation over a more cerebral, meaningful experience. Not here. It respects the audience’s time and intelligence by approaching the story through the eyes of an experienced investigator. It is a film adaptation that is, in its own way, a page-turner. Is it overstuffed at times? Yes. But is there always something worthy looking at or worth considering? Affirmative.
The film commands two timelines and both are executed with elegance and seeming ease. At times I didn’t know which was more interesting: the post-murder spree or the flashbacks involving a daughter of an unmarried mother who finds her calling in a music hall. These are beautifully photographed, atmospheric, and specific—there is never any question whether what we are seeing on screen is the past of the present. As connections between them grow stronger, so do our conclusions regarding the identity of the killer. Because the material takes its time to show the history of those who survived through the Golem murders, it must be one of them. It just can’t be random stranger… Right?
All performances are carefully calibrated, from Nighy who portrays an aging but determined investigator, Cooke who must balance vulnerability and resilience, to Douglas Booth who plays a clown, essentially, on stage and a curiosity but very human off-stage. As Goldman’s screenplay juggles various strong personalities and how they fit into the main puzzle to be solved, nearly each scene strives—and succeeds for the most part—to reveal something new or surprising about every one of them. One can feel the filmmakers’ efforts in elevating a story with an ordinary premise to another level that is actually worthy of pondering over.

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Today the children worked together as a whole school to organise our Christingle service for our Church. Christingle is named after the Christingles that are lit during a celebratory festive church service. Older children paired up with younger children to make their Christingles, made from an orange decorated with red tapes, sweets and a candle. The children read prayers, readings and collected donations for the children’s society. It was a beautiful service and the perfect way to end our term.
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German Cup final preview: Will Glasner sign off at Frankfurt with a title?
Outgoing Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner said on Friday he will not think about his future "until the final whistle" ahead of Saturday's German Cup final clash with RB Leipzig.
Glasner, who took Frankfurt to a Europa League triumph last season, was sacked in May, but the club let him stay on until after Saturday's final.
"I don't think it will matter to me until the final whistle" Glasner said in Berlin on Friday, explaining "I've had enough to do, Leipzig have kept me busy."
"I will enjoy the evening," said the Austrian manager. "The game is important tomorrow, not Oliver Glasner."
Frankfurt's Europa League win took them to the Champions League for the first time in their history this season.
Despite finishing seventh in the league this season, a win on Saturday would see them qualify for the Europa League once more.
Frankfurt are chasing their sixth German Cup title, which would draw them level with Werder Bremen as having the equal second most titles after Bayern Munich's 20.
Sitting next to the golden trophy at Friday's press conference, Glasner took a glance at it and told reporters "everyone wants to take it home - it sparkles the same for everyone".
Born on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Eintracht captain Sebastian Rode said he had positive memories of the final, which he won in 2016 with Bayern and in 2017 with Dortmund.
"It brings back good memories, I've been here twice and I've won both times."
Glasner's side faces holders Leipzig, who last year beat Freiburg on penalties to lift their first piece of major silverware.
Leipzig manager Marco Rose, who was installed midseason and did not coach them to the title in 2022, said: "We're here to win the thing - we want to go that final step."
Rose said his side would not be overawed despite facing a crowd which is likely to be heavily pro-Frankfurt in the German capital.
Frankfurt fans are known for travelling, having bought an estimated 25,000 tickets for a game at Barcelona's Camp Nou.
"We know Frankfurt fans are an inventive bunch and find their way to get tickets, but we've experienced things like that before," said Rose.
"We'll also have a couple of Leipzig fans in the stadium."
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Yay, awards season is finally here!! I loved watching the Golden Globes on Sunday, and thought the whole show was really great. Although I have hardly seen any of the movies that were nominated, I do watch almost all of the nominated TV shows regularly, which still made it fun.
My only real complaint from the show was that we didn't get to see more of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler! I thought they did such a great job with the opening, and I really wish we'd been able to see more of them.
I was overjoyed to see Homeland win big in the TV Drama categories. Homeland is one of the best shows on television, and shouldn't be missed! I don't know how I'm going to wait until next fall for season 3!
Girls was another big winner of the night! Although this show is definitely a little different, I can't wait to see what happens in the new season. This show is definitely the next Sex and the City, with a little more quirk and a little (maybe a lot) less fashion. Both of Lena Dunham's acceptance speeches were so sincere, and made me so incredibly happy for her success.
The only nominated movie that I have seen was Moonrise Kingdom. Okay, I've seen The Hunger Games and Skyfall too, but since they were only nominated for songs they don't quite count. I really want to see Argo, Zero Dark Thirty, and Silver Linings Playbook soon!
What does it say about me that I have absolutely NO DESIRE to see Les Miserables? I just can't get into musicals.
Now, onto the red carpet....
Overall, I was pleased that none of the fashions were too tragic at The Globes this year!
I wasn't really a huge fan of all of the blush looks in January, and for the most part I thought a lot of people played it pretty safe.
I know I'm not the only one that was crazy impressed with how amazing Claire Danes looked less than a month after having a baby. She looked fab in this red Versace.
Both of these black McQueen looks aren't something that I would normally go for, but I found myself really liking them. Nicole Kidman is usually tragic on the red carpet, but she looked gorgeous in this dress. Kate Hudson killed it in this gown, loved it.
Unfortunately, I think Olivia Munn in Armani was one of my biggest disappointments. I really love her, and think she could have pull off some really amazing looks. This was just so boring.
Who were your favorite looks?
Which nominated movies were your favorites that I need to see before the Oscars?

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Engel reports 1.25 billion euros of sales in latest financial year
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Notwithstanding a few hiccups, Austria-based machinery maker Engel Holding GmbH reported total sales of 1.25 billion euros in 2015-2016, a rise of around 25 per cent.
“Despite the overall slight slowdown in growth and the decline in a few individual markets, Engel is expecting order intake to remain at a high level for the 2016-2017 financial year,” company representatives said in a pre-K show press conference held at its headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria on June 6.
As a result, the company will invest almost 100 million euros in 2016-2017 in the further expansion of facilities and capacities. Construction work on a significant expansion of the company headquarters in Schwertberg has been underway since the summer of last year. In addition, work has begun at Engel’s large-size machine plant in St. Valentin, Austria.
The company also expects two warehouses to be completed by late summer 2016, with work starting on an additional production hall in the autumn.
“In the 2015–2016 financial year, we were able to consolidate our excellent market position in Europe and have expanded our market shares in Asia and America even further,” said Christoph Steger, chief sales officer of Engel Holding.
“The European markets, in particular Germany, are still the motors for innovation,” Steger added. “And even in America and Asia, we are delivering more and more tailor-made solutions for sophisticated applications which include not just the injection molding machine, but also automation, process technology or mold technology.”
Asia is the most important growth market for Engel, although the overall growth in China, the largest market there, continues to slow down. “The trend towards greater quality, the pressure on prices that is also increasing in Asia, and the new challenges facing society are making it necessary to invest in advanced technology and automation in an increasing number of areas, and Engel is benefiting from this trend,” said Stefan Engleder, Engel’s chief technical officer. “For example, electromobility is increasingly coming into focus in Asia.”
Germany remains one of the markets with the highest turnover for the Engel Group, Christoph Steger said, and the sales and service subsidiaries in Nuremberg, Hannover, Hagen and Stuttgart “are showing continued positive development.”
Turning to North America, Engel said all its business units in this continent are benefitting from the machinery modernising and reshoring trends. “In the area of technical moulding, it is above all toy manufacturers that are relocating their production back from Asia,” the company said. “In the packaging market, replacement investments play an important role, because processors can only maintain competitiveness in the mid-term by employing highly efficient injection moulding solutions.” And for the medical sector, Engel said, North America is of great fundamental importance. “On the one hand, it is the largest market worldwide for medical technologies,” the company said. “On the other, the U.S. is the most important motor for innovation in this industry after Europe.”


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Two litigation cases related to the Rangers wrongful prosecution scandal have now reached costs of just under £51m.
Compensation payments worth millions have been made after several people involved in the administration and acquisition of the football club were wrongly prosecuted.
David Whitehouse and Paul Clark were arrested in 2014, though the Crown Office later dropped charges and admitted that their prosecutions were malicious.
The pair were appointed as administrators when the company that ran Rangers entered administration in 2012.
Both men were awarded £10.5m in damages over their wrongful prosecutions.
Appearing at the Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday, Interim Crown Agent John Logue gave an update on the cost of the litigation.
“As of yesterday, the stage at which the litigation had reached, has now reached the point where the costs have increased to just under £51m,” he told MSPs.
Scottish Conservative community safety spokesman Russell Findlay criticised Scottish Government ministers over their handling of the issue.
“As our justice system faces severe SNP cuts, it’s shocking to discover the cost of the Rangers malicious prosecution scandal has now breached £50m,” said Findlay.
“While it’s reassuring to hear that this won’t come from Crown budgets, it is a huge sum that should have been spent on vital public services.
“This toxic episode saw innocent men targeted, it has contaminated Scottish justice and there may be more pay-outs, yet absolutely no-one has been held to account.
“Having been forced to agree to a public inquiry after pressure from the Scottish Conservatives, SNP ministers have shamefully booted the issue into the long grass.”
The Scottish Government have been contacted for a response.
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Routers are important devices that enable gadgets and appliances to connect to the internet or each other. While the router does make your daily life easier, you may be tempted to think it is built to last.
After all, you rarely move or disassemble it. However, that is usually the functional theory at best. Then you may ask, do routers wear out and if so, how long should a router last?
A router’s lifespan
It is estimated that a router lasts between 3-5 years. This estimate is based upon the expected lifespan of many electronic devices.
You may also ask, “Do wireless routers wear out? The wireless routers also wear out as they are affected by generally the same degrading factors as other routers.
Factors that determine how long a router lasts
Routers are affected by different factors thereby reducing their longevity. They are:
When you use the internet network across several devices, the router’s performance is stretched consistently and it may lead to its breakdown.
However, if it is used correctly, the router can last longer.
The frequency in cleaning and maintaining a router heavily determines a router lifespan. A router’s motor is prone to dust while its external parts can also be clogged by debris and other dirt fragments leading to switch blockage.
When the motor is affected by dust, it may overheat leading to a breakdown.
The router brand has a direct correlation to its lifespan. The top brands create devices that have durable hardware components and software.
On the other hand, most low-end brands create devices containing low-grade components leading to less longevity.
How to make a router last even longer
You had asked how long should a router last and we found out that they are functional for only a few years. How then can you make sure they serve you longer?
Here are the steps you can take:
Routinely clean the inner and outer parts of the router to clear any fine dust and debris.
This will keep the motor from overheating which is a major culprit in cutting down its lifespan.
Eliminate overworking the router
Make sure to use the router’s expected capacity in terms of coverage to increase its lifespan.
Find an optimal location
Place your router in the middle of your living space and on a high point away from any hindrances such as walls, bookshelves, and doors.
These ideal settings will prevent heat accumulation and help you keep your router longer.
By performing regular reboots, you refresh the router software and maintain its core components. This will also increase its efficiency and longevity.
When to replace a router
However, a time may come when replacement is inevitable. Here are the signs that show a router replacement is required.
This is a big sign that the router’s components could have suffered damage leading to poor internet connectivity.
You may also wonder “Is my router outdated?” If your router is not updated with the latest firmware, the consistent internet changes may affect its capabilities irreversibly.
Is your router too old? If it is about 3-5 years old, then you need to acquire a new high-quality router.
This is because technologies are always changing and if you need to improve your connectivity speed or connect to more devices, you will need an upgrade.
If your router performs poorly, for instance, turning on slowly or not performing other functions at all, then the device may need replacement.
So, how long should a router last? Although it is not entirely up to you how long it may last, you can enjoy more years of its service if you take extra care of it. By applying the hacks above, you can increase the longevity of your router.
However, if you observe the signs that scream replacement, then, by all means, acquire a new high-quality router that will keep you off the market for the longest time.


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Primary Creator: Powell, Morgan (1938-2023)
Extent: 13.35 cubic feet
Arrangement: The collection is arranged in two series. Series 1 consists of scores and manuscripts acquired in 1995 from the Music Library. Series 2 consists of materials acquired from Morgan Powell in 2014. It is arranged in three subseries: Subseries 1 consists of sheet music, manuscripts, and scores; Subseries 2 consists of personal papers, including press releases, photographs, correspondence, concert programs, newspaper clippings, and posters; Subseries 3 consists of audio-visual and audio materials including recordings and digital photographs of Morgan Powell's collegiate jazz ensembles, the Tone Road Ramblers, the Boneyard Jazz Quintet, the Traditional Jazz Orchestra and other ensembles. Items are arranged in alphabetical order and chronological order thereunder by content received. Series 2, Sub-series 4 is arranged chronologically according to the original order of the materials.
Date Acquired: 10/10/1994. More info below under Accruals.
Formats/Genres: Sheet music
The collection consists of thirty-six boxes of material. Series 1 consists of original compositions and arrangements for large and small jazz ensemble, small chamber ensemble, chamber ensemble and dancers, and vocal ensemble. Many of the musical works were either composed or arranged for the University of Illinois Jazz Band. Of particular interest are Powell's "Ray's in the Window: Gaman" (1985) and "Red White and Black Blues" (1992) that were composed for the Cleveland Chamber Symphony and "Dreams: Music for Dance" (1983) that was commissioned by One Plus One. Series 2 includes additional original compositions by Morgan Powell including "The Waterclown" (2000) and "The Common Root of All Organisms" (2003). It also includes photographs of Morgan Powell and his ensembles, correspondence, and posters regarding the Traditional Jazz Orchestra, the Boneyard Jazz Quintet, the Tone Road Ramblers, and the North Texas State University jazz ensembles. The audio-visual and audio recordings include dubs of LPs, recordings of concerts with Morgan Powell's ensembles, and recordings of his own original compositions. This collection also includes materials regarding John Garvey, the University of Illinois jazz ensembles, and Medicare 7 8 or 9.
See also record series number 35/3/68.
Morgan Powell (1938-2023), born in West Texas, was a composer and jazz trombonist whose works are performed internationally. Powell's primary compositional interests were in the areas of instrumental and vocal music. During his life, he explored the rich and complex components of improvisation and the spirit and elements of jazz, together with "New Music" compositional concepts, techniques and notation.
Among the awards Powell received were three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships; a Fromm Scholarship; two appointments (1972-1973 and 1991-1992) as Associate to the Center for Advanced Study - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC); Grants from the Research Board UIUC (1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2004) an American Music Center Grant (1992); Illinois Arts Council (1987, 1996 Finalist, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006); numerous Meet the Composer Awards; ASCAP Awards, 1976, yearly to present; two MacDowell Colony, ten Ragdale Foundation, and one UCross Foundation artists residencies; and selection by The International Rostrum of Composers - 1988, Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for "The Waterclown."
Powell's compositions were published by G. Schirmer, Inc., Lingua Press, Smith Publications, Brass Music Limited, Media Press, Brixton Publications and TUBA Manuscript; and are recorded on Crystal Records Company, University Brass Recording Series, Advance, Century, Opus One, GM, TR2, Einstein Records, Chicago Lakeside Jazz, TNC and New World Records. His numerous commissions include Spoleto Festival, USA; Cleveland Chamber Symphony; and Concert Artist Guild.
Powell's primary composition teachers were Samuel Adler, Kenneth Gaburo, Ed Summerlin and Sal Martirano; he taught at The Stan Kenton Clinics, 1960-1964, North Texas University, 1961-1963, Berklee School of Music, Boston, 1963-1964, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1966-1994 and was chairman of UIUC composition/theory division 1978-1983.
Accruals: Materials first received from the Library of the School of Music at the University of Illinois, October 10, 1994. Additional materials received from Morgan Powell March 28, May 9, and June 5, 2014. Audio recordings from Nature's Table were received from Morgan Powell through Jeff Machota on February 13, 2015.
Acquisition Source: Morgan Powell and the School of Music
Acquisition Method: Gift.
Interlude I: Duet for Trombone (bass) and flutes
Interlude II: flute, clarinet, trumpet, cello, and piano
Introduction and Allegro for trumpet, horn, and trombone (1960)
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This is my first blog.
A wise man once said, ”Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to…love what you do. – Your time is limited. Don’t waste it living someone else’s life”. – Steve Jobs
This is where I am going to begin my little search for inspiration. My search for something I love. I have many things in my life that I love – my husband, my kids, my dog… it’s a big list… but I have never found that “thing”.
I have recently decided to stop giving myself a hard time about this fact – I have also decided that maybe I don’t need to put myself in a box and to solely concentrate on one thing therefore missing out on all of the other stuff, but to dabble and do a little of everything, to just be creative whatever that means for me at that time…
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ROM exercises, or range of motion exercises, are designed to assist you in recovering or increasing a full range of motion in bending joints such as shoulders, knees, and elbows. For those who suffer a joint injury, ROM Exercise treatment can help in decreasing pain, strengthening the muscles surrounding the joint, and enabling you to work out or do daily tasks with minimal discomfort. Different types of range of motion exercises will be more effective for different patients. With the goal of developing full and normal function of your joints, your doctor may recommend that you utilize active ROM exercises, active-assisted ROM exercises, or passive ROM exercises. Patients living with arthritis, sports-related injuries, or healing after joint surgery will likely begin the healing process with passive ROM exercises. When you cannot perform the exercise alone, then you should move to active assisted ROM exercises that include the assistance of a trainer. Later you can move to active ROM exercises. Active range of motion exercises is important for general health, injury prevention, and even sports performance. Factors that may contribute to lesser range of motion could be pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Injuries can have lasting effects on how freely a joint moves. Other factors that can determine one's flexibility are joint structure, muscles, tendons, ligaments, fat tissue, body temperature, activity level, gender, age, and genetics.
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Tracy Morgan is a busy man. Along with his role on the NBC comedy 30 Rock, now entering its third season, Tracy is also taking on the reigns of host of the SciFi Channel program Scare Tactics, also in its third season. Premiering on July 9th, Scare Tactics is a hidden-camera, reality-comedy hybrid that allows friends and loved ones to set up unsuspecting victims into a series of horror hoaxes that are staged with movie-style special effects and makeup.
Earlier this week, Tracy, who is the third host of the program after Shannen Doherty and Stephen Baldwin hosted the first two seasons, joined Tactics' Executive Producer Scott Hallock on a conference call to talk about this upcoming season.
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What are the peculiarities of this campaign of russian attacks on Ukraine?
On the morning of March 24, russia conducted another massive attack on several Oblasts of Ukraine, using 29 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles and 28 Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones. The Defenders of Ukraine managed to shot down 18 cruise missiles and 25 kamikaze drones.
Thus, this was the third massive attack by the russian federation in the last four days (including the attacks on March 21 and 22, 2024). According to the official reports of the Air Force of Ukraine, russians launched about 150 missiles of various types during these days. In particular, 98 Kh-101/X-555 cruise missiles, 26 S-300 SAM missiles, 14 Iskander/KN-23 ballistic missiles, at least seven Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles as well as five Kh-22 anti-ship missiles were used.
According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it is reliably known that as of March 19, 2024, the number of missiles of launched by russia this month was 130 units.
Therefore, it can be concluded that russian terrorists not only had increased the intensity of their attacks, but also that the Kremlin has moved to a new targeted campaign of attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
For now, Defense Express can highlight the following features in this campaign:
– russians have shortened the interval between strikes. Now the break takes maximum one day, and it seems that invaders have some time just to change the personnel involved in conducting massive shelling of Ukraine;
– The question of whether there are still limits on the consumption of missiles, or whether, russians do not think about the number of missiles used and fire without any restrictions also arises. Are occupiers guided only by the planned figures laid down in the preparation of strikes;
– Another interesting fact is that russians are trying to destroy energy facilities and other critical infrastructure this time. But it is unknown whether they are conducting additional reconnaissance of targets in preparation for new strikes or simply hitting according to the plan;
-And it is also worth paying attention to the message from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine that it wants to prevent russians from buying satellite images from commercial operators.
Earlier Defense Express reported Azov and Yamal landing ships of russian Black Sea Fleet had been damaged during Ukrainian massive attack on temporarily occupied Crimea.


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In Miami-Dade County, urban canopy projects like the Million Trees Initiative seek to increase canopy cover and bring forth environmental benefits to residents.
“Miami-Dade County proudly joins Cities4Forests as Florida’s first community to participate in this vital global collaboration. To help us achieve Cities4Forests’ ambitious objectives, our County announced ground-breaking news on April 30, 2021, including the appointment of the nation’s first-ever Chief Heat Officer, the creation of a new interagency Heat Health Task Force, and the launch of a Heat Plan – all building upon work of the new City Champions for Heat Action within the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance. Expanding our tree canopy will improve lives and livelihoods by restoring our environment and reducing urban heat. The many steps toward these shared community goals include targeted tree planting and additional support for successful long-standing programs already in place, such as local government’s Million Trees Miami and our Adopt-a-Tree project, which to date has provided more than 215,000 trees for residents to plant throughout the County.”
— Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County, United States
While it may be surprising, sun-and-surf South Florida is actually home to one of the most imperiled forests in the world – the Pine Rocklands. This unique tree canopy, also called the Pinelands, grows only in the rocky limestone ground formed millions of years ago beneath a warm, shallow ocean. Today in Miami-Dade County, only about two percent of the original pine rockland forest remains outside of what has been protected in nearby Everglades National Park. In addition to this endangered forest type, three other distinctive inner forests are indigenous to the region: the mangrove forests that protect South Florida’s coastline, the fragments of rare rockland hammocks that cool urban areas, and the tree islands within the wetlands that provide drinking water for the County’s 2.8 million residents and more than 20 million tourists each year. Rounding out the biodiversity of these inner forests are urban canopy projects, such as Miami-Dade’s countywide Million Trees Miami initiative, which aims to achieve a minimum of 30 percent tree-canopy coverage while also maximizing social, economic, and environmental co-benefits.
In the past few decades, proactive programs have led to wide-ranging conservation successes. Miami-Dade County adopted a forest property tax program in 1979, passed a regulatory forest preservation ordinance in 1984, and created the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program in 1991 to acquire imperiled habitat. The EEL project now manages more than 27,000 acres of environmentally sensitive terrain, including 1,632 acres of pine rockland, with more acquisitions in the works. In addition, codified agreements, known as tax-break covenants, currently incentivize sustainable management on 418 acres of natural areas within private properties. And easements, which are regulatory covenants, permanently mandate preservation and wise land management on 685 acres of privately and publicly held forests.
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A man from Kirkdale has been arrested for a variety of offenses, including theft and assault.
Merseyside Police in South Sefton arrested a man for a series of offences in the Kirkdale area on Thursday night (November 25) as part of Operation Pelican.
Theft of a motor vehicle, possession of cannabis with the intent to provide, assault of an emergency services worker, and driving while disqualified were among the charges.
Officers discovered a stolen Yamaha motorcycle during the arrest (pictured below).
Operation Pelican, according to the force, is an ongoing campaign that began in 2017 to tackle the drug trade and gang violence in Bootle, Netherton, Litherland, and the adjacent areas.
People are encouraged to ring 999 in an emergency or contact police on the 101 non-emergency line if they have any questions.


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This is my favorite paddle of the season! I just love kayaking along a swiftly flowing river with intermittent rapids. We saw plenty of wildlife: herons, red-wing blackbirds, and more.
The Canandaigua Outlet runs for 38 miles from the north end of Canandaigua Lake until it merges with the Erie Canal at Lyons. The best time to go is in the spring when the water level is high enough to kayak. Today we will do the 6.2 mile stretch from Stryker Road to County Route 6, both in Phelps. The river alternates between fast shallow sections with riffles and chutes and slow, deep sections. This is not a trip for first timers! You need to be experienced enough to change direction quickly as needed to avoid the very shallow water and large rocks in your way. Mostly we will be in remote wooded areas where birds and wildflowers proliferate. With stops, we will be out for about 2 hours. This will be a one-way trip, and we will need to spot cars at the take-out, so RSVP soon.
Bring: kayaks and all gear, plenty of water, sunscreen, bug protection, hat, and quick dry clothes. Also wear shoes that can get wet in case we have a short portage due to low water. Optional: camera, binoculars, lunch or snack.
Note: Your kayaks may hit/scrape bottom in spots, so plastic kayaks are best suited for this trip.
This free event is open to members and non-members of Women Outdoors. Non-members are invited to join us on two events to see what you think. The third time's a charm - we'll ask you to join Women Outdoors at that point. You can join now by clicking on Join Us.
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The St. John's Medical College Hospital in Bengaluru, which is a tertiary hospital with 1200 beds, offers super specialty services using the state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities to ensure effective treatment and high quality patient care.
The hospital, which is located on the Sarjapur Road, is staffed by well qualified and highly competent doctors who are assisted by a dedicated support team. St. John's Medical College Hospital has 24 full-fledged departments that provides specialty and super specialty services with sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment.
The hospital offers all types of diagnostic facilities that are done with the help of cutting edge technology. The diagnostic laboratories of the college and hospital have been granted accreditation with the ISO 15189:2003 standards by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL) of the Department of Science and Technology.


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Tree Crop Farm is a romantic little B&B made up of a small farm house and 3 standalone cottages, all nestled snuggly into the Akaroa hillside. My partner and I stayed in one of the cottages on a cold and rainy weekend which made it all the more enjoyable to be rugged in front of an open fire. Using the outdoor bath in the rain was a definite highlight, heated with a small wood fire sitting underneath the cast iron tub complete with specifically built smoke stack. Hens and their chicks roam around the garden that is appears wild and over-run with Forget-me-nots and Poppies. The chickens lay eggs that are served for breakfast to the guests. Tree Crop Farm’s indoor and outdoor dining areas also operates as a cafe during the day. The spaces are filled with all kinds of nick-knacks and with every inch of wall space covered with quotes and sayings written in chalk by owner and super-nice host Lynne Alexander.

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Let's delve into the bouquet toss, shall we? What does it mean, and why have it? How can everyone be included? How do you get an epic photo shot? I will answer all these questions and more. Photo Tegan Clark Photography
Thought That A Bouquet Toss Was Out - Dated? Think Again.
If you've ever attended a wedding or watched an old movie about a wedding, you've likely witnessed this charming tradition where the bride playfully throws her bouquet into a crowd of single ladies. Whoever caught the bouquet was supposedly next in line to get married.
But have you ever wondered about its origins? Hold tight because it is probably what you expect for this delightful wedding custom.
Surprisingly, the roots of the bouquet toss reach back to ancient Greece. Back then, brides carried aromatic herbs and spices during their weddings to ward off evil spirits. Gradually, these practical additions transformed into beautiful flowers, giving birth to the bridal bouquet.
Now, let's fast-forward to medieval Europe, where people believed that snagging a piece of the bride's attire or her bouquet would bring them good luck. Quite the eager pursuit of positive vibes, isn't it?
Here's where things get interesting. The modern bouquet toss that we know today took shape in merry old England during the 14th century.Picture this: enthusiastic wedding guests attempting to seize shreds of the bride's dress and flowers for a bit of good fortune. It's like a whirlwind of excitement on the wedding day! The ingenious bride began tossing her bouquet into the crowd to safeguard her precious gown from total mayhem. This clever move distracted the guests, giving her a chance to escape unscathed. Talk about a stroke of brilliance!
During the early 1900s, this bouquet-tossing craze crossed the Atlantic and found its home on American soil. As weddings became more extravagant and formal in the roaring '20s and '30s, the bouquet toss added a touch of fun to the celebrations.
Times have changed, of course. The bouquet toss has evolved, adapting to modern sensibilities. Nowadays, many couples view it as a lighthearted tradition rather than a prophecy of the next person to wed. Some couples even skip it, focusing on other aspects of their special day.
Those often wanting a bouquet toss, often will use a junior bridesmaid bouquet or a bunch from the $2 shop instead. After all, many florist bouquets are a real work of art and can be costly, so couples may want to keep them.
In the spirit of inclusivity, the bouquet toss has transformed in recent years. Couples are making it more open and inclusive - a heartwarming shift. No longer is it limited to only single ladies; today, everyone is invited to partake in the fun, spreading love and joy to all in attendance.
You have to admit- It's a great photo op. I like it before the first dance or in-between dinner and dessert. It is fun to have all guests gathered around and count down to 3; then, the photographer knows when to snap that perfect shot.
Some couples infuse deeper meaning into this tradition. Rather than tossing the bouquet, they present it to a loved one who couldn't be there on the wedding day. It might be a beloved grandparent in a hospital or a cherished friend who has passed away; they place the bouquet on their gravesite—a beautiful way to keep their memory close on this significant occasion.
So, there you have it - the bouquet toss, from ancient Greece to the present day. A tradition that has journeyed through time, adapting to the changing currents of love and marriage.
Whether you embrace it wholeheartedly or opt for a bouquet-free celebration, one thing is certain: the bouquet toss will continue to sprinkle its magic and excitement on weddings for generations to come.
Would you have a boquet toss? I would love to hear your views!
Love, Jade x
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FootJoy® ContourFIT Boa® Golf Shoes deliver comfort that never quits. These synthetic and leather waterproof shoes are made with special FootJoy construction for the ultimate in underfoot comfort and flexibility. The unique Boa® dials incorporated into the heels provide a custom "down and back" fit that encompasses both the forefoot and heel. Extra-thick fit beds offer cushioning and shock absorption and Fine Tuned Foam (FTF) 3.0 midsoles deliver underfoot comfort with stability. The Contour Plus Last design features a full rounded toe, fullness across the forefoot, and a standard instep and heel. The bottom lasts are contoured to match the shape of the foot, while Achilles pads provide extra comfort. FootJoy ContourFIT Boa Golf Shoes for Men have lightweight Dynaflex® outsoles with Pulsar® cleats by Softspikes® for traction. Imported.
Manufacturer style #: 54099.
- Full-grain waterproof leather vamps
- Synthetic saddle and quarter areas
- Guaranteed 100% waterproof for 2 years
- Boa dials in heels provide a custom, stable fit
- Extra-thick fit beds offer cushioning
- FTF 3.0 midsoles deliver comfort with stability
- Contour Plus Last design has round toe and fullness across forefoot
- Achilles pads offer secure comfort
- Dynaflex outsoles for lightweight stability
- Pulsar cleats by Softspikes for traction
Web ID: 190235


WCO Series IP68/IP69K Waterproof Edge Computers
The WCO Series unifies advanced CPU compute capabilities, I/O expandability, and AI acceleration for dynamic industrial deployments. The WCO Series is designed to fit into a rugged industrial environment where dust and water resistance are a must. Equipped with fanless design and IP68/IP69K ratings, the WCO series expands the limitation of regular embedded systems in extremely harsh deployments.
Built Rugged, Built Ready
Built to withstand harsh environments, the WCO series is tested and validated for reliable operation in mission-critical applications. The WCO series waterproof edge computers are equipped with industrial-grade design and safety standards to ensure robust performance amid rugged edge deployments.
- Wide temperature range (-40°C to 60°C)
- Shock & Vibration resistance (MIL-STD-810G Compliant)
- Worldwide Safety Certifications (CE, FCC Class A)
- Industrial-grade Design (fanless rugged chassis)
Low-Power Embedded Processors
WCO Series utilizes Intel® processors to deliver high computing performance with low power consumption. Our computing designs take into account a balance of both performance and power efficiency, making it perfect for mission-critical IoT deployments in various industries.
IP69K Full Dust & Water Protection
The WCO Series is designed with IP ratings to ensure the industrial computer is protected from dust and water during washdowns in hygienic and aseptic environments.
- WCO-3000-EHL: IP68/69K
- WCO-3400 (Kabylake-U): IP65/67
Edge AI Ready With Hailo AI Acceleration
Enable Edge AI with Hailo-8™ AI modules through scalable M.2 performance acceleration. WCO-3000-EHL is compatible with a small form factor, power-efficient Hailo-8™ AI acceleration module, delivering high-performance real-time AI processing with low power consumption.
- Up to 26 TOPS
- Low-power efficiency (2.5W)
Robust M12 Connectors
Standardized under IEC 61076-2-101, M12 connectors offer an ideal solution for rugged, compact, and reliable connections in harsh environment applications when combined with the waterproof chassis of WCO.
Industrial and Factory Automation
Rugged Edge AI
Rugged Edge Computing
Autonomous Vehicle Data Storage
Medical Inference Analysis
Factory Automation & Intelligent Transportation Ready
The WCO Series implements essential on-board I/O specific for automation and transportation deployment applications. This includes a two-channel CAN Bus and optional power ignition management for real-time data aggregation.
- CAN Bus
- Power Ignition Management
TPM 2.0 Hardware Security Encryptions
Fanless Mini Computer is equipped with TPM 2.0 to safeguard the device, data, and transmissions from malicious actors. TPM 2.0 is an advanced crypto-processor that offers hardware-based protection that is tamper-resistant


We love the process of design, rigorously exploring and testing ideas and new thinking. From the big issues to the small details, and rapidly evolving typologies, to new construction methods, we engage in an ongoing industry dialogue of research, innovation and best practice.
AFK's annual garden party - recreating the spirit of our garden inside our studio!
Public consultation is underway for 55 Bishopsgate, a new tall building in the City of London designed by AFK for Schroders Capital, working with Stanhope
100 Bishopsgate wins a RIBA London Award 2022 - described by the judges as “both dynamic and sensitive, simple, and complex: a tour de force”
AFK gains planning permission for bronze façade retrofit to 1980s post-modernist office, bringing it in line with post-pandemic tenant demands
Earle Arney on why 'densification' can be good for society - Bluebeam Blog
100 Bishopsgate shortlisted for RIBA London award
A 50/50 JV between Lendlease and CPP Investments will see the development of the International Quarter London (IQL), and the £215m Turing Building, designed by AFK
Studio visit to Noguchi at the Barbican - a true artistic polymath
AFK wins 'Best Written Content' at the Archiboo Web Awards 2021
The world has changed so we thought we should too! The story behind our rebrand...
AFK's brand launch party goes off with a bang
'Handmade' - the crafting of 80 Charlotte Street
Debunking Density and Disease - cities are our best defence against future pandemics
@London Society Journal
Behind the scenes on engineering 22 Hanover Square's exoskeleton
@Construction Manager Magazine
AFK wins C40 competition to transform Tuscolana railway site into low-carbon 15-minute city
AFK's 'Busy Space' concept transforms Topshop's Oxford Street store into a hub for the 21st Century
Learning from lockdown: Don’t blame density for problems caused by poverty
A dialogue between art and architecture – the story of the public art at Brookfield Place Calgary
Our Sister Studio @fenderkatsalidis' Australia 108 - the Southern Hemisphere's tallest residential tower.
Hand crafted Petersen Tegl bricks add texture and visual interest to the façade of 80 Charlotte Street
The crafted industrial aesthetic of the ground floor workspace at 89 Whitfield Street
'All about drawing'. Part 1: Diagrams
'The Future of Flex' research with Worktech Academy on the future of flex offices post-pandemic
Skilled optimisation is an essential architectural service - we should celebrate it more
This incredible model of 80 Charlotte Street by TPA modelmakers is fully detailed, including representations of the handmade materials used in the building
Sample session - reviewing control samples with the team for the Turing Building at Stratford for Lendlease
Cafes and restaurants line the active ground plane of Park & Sayer for our client Lendlease - the latest phase to launch at their central London project Elephant Park
Another look inside Deloitte Montreal - an agile workplace where space encourages people to meet, whether through planning or serendipity
Piling Started onsite for tall residential building which is part of the fifth phase of Lendease's emerging Elephant Park masterplan
100 Bishopsgate: ‘The first of its kind… and maybe the last’, writes the Architects Journal
From the archives - an early cross section sketch showing the inside of the Turing Building
AFK shortlisted for C40 Cities Rome Tuscolana competition!
Inside Mayfair Park Residences - luxury apartments for Clivedale London
The central lounge in the resident’s club at White City Living for St James is now open! It features a sunken fire-pit and connects to courtyard gardens.
The pandemic will drive social, urban and economic change, and profound as well as temporary, changes to our cities and buildings - is the answer a return to rural or suburban sensibilities?
Earle Arney, our founder and CEO talks to New London Architecture's Peter Murray about the benefits of density and fears of a flight from the city.
Shared space needs a shake-up post Covid-19, but it is far from dead
It's time we breathe new life into the 'old' office, writes Earle Arney for Building
Skilled hands work the bronze panels in the lobby of 100 Bishopsgate