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Rye Jazz festival is presenting Courtney Pine, Mica Paris and Milos Karadaglic for three exceptional and intimate world-class concerts at the beautiful and historic Hever Castle on the bank holiday weekend of May 25, 26 and 27.
This is a new and exciting festival venue with high-quality sound and lighting, tiered seating and situated within this famous castle, all of which makes for a truly unforgettable musical experience.
Saturday night features Courtney Pine with his latest project ‘Black Notes from the Deep‘ where he returns to the tenor saxophone for the first time in a decade. Courtney features the vocal talents of UK Soul star Omar with his own instantly recognisable sound which has earned him widespread acclaim and seen him collaborate with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Carleen Anderson and Angie Stone.
Multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine CBE is a British-born jazz giant, in the Eighties he was one of the first black British jazz artists to make a serious mark on the jazz scene. This very special project brings together two of the UK’s finest jazz and soul talents composing, recording and performing new material together for the first time and which will no doubt prove to be a truly memorable concert.
Mica Paris, with her immensely talented jazz musicians, will be performing a unique celebration to Ella Fitzgerald when she performs many of Ella’s wonderful songs in the magical setting of Hever Castle.
Mica has made a huge impact on the music scene since her debut, platinum selling album ‘So Good‘ in 1988 with the range, soulfulness and power of her singing. More worldwide hit albums followed her debut album including ‘Black Angel‘, ‘Stay‘ and ‘Carefree‘, and she has collaborated with many respected artists such as Prince and Jools Holland.
Mica has become a very popular and regular Rye Jazz Festival guest and we are delighted to be able to feature her again, be sure to book your tickets early, if previous years’ performances are anything to go by it will be a sell-out.
“The Hottest Guitarist in the World” is how the Sunday Times describes Milos Karadaglic who is firmly positioned as a leading exponent of his instrument and continues to top record charts and delight audiences worldwide. Classic BRIT Award-winner Milos has become one of the most sought-after concert soloists in the world and in 2016 he released his fourth album, “Blackbird -The Beatles Album” recorded in the famous Abbey Road Studio 2 and features classic Beatles songs in innovative new arrangements by Sergio Assad.
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Vermont’s 2022 primary election will take place on Tuesday, August 9. VPR-Vermont PBS will be hosting a series of debates featuring candidates for the US Senate, US House, and other state offices – and we want your questions put to the candidates.
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All debates will be broadcast live during Vermont Edition at noon on VPR (unless otherwise stated). You can also watch live at noon on the Vermont PBS YouTube page and VPR Facebook page. The proceedings will air on Vermont PBS the same day at 7 p.m. You can also listen in the Vermont Edition podcast stream.
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Wednesday, June 1 — Democrats for the US Senate [Host: Connor Cyrus]
Thursday, June 2 — Republicans for US Senate [Host: Connor Cyrus]
Tuesday, June 7 — Republicans for the United States House [Host: Mikaela Lefrak]
Wednesday, June 8 — Democrats for Governor of Vermont [Host: Connor Cyrus]
Thursday June 9 — Democrats for the United States House [Live at 7 p.m. and hosted by Mikaela Lefrak]
Wednesday June 15 — Republicans for Governor of Vermont [Host: Connor Cyrus]
- Candidates to be determined
Thursday June 16 — Republicans for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont [Host: Mikaela Lefrak]
Tuesday, June 21 — possibility of additional or postponed debate
Wednesday June 22 — Democrats for Vermont Lieutenant Governor [Host: Mikaela Lefrak]
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Although you can normally call Vermont Edition, the format is a bit different for debates. We ask that you compile your questions in advance for review, and you can send them to us in several ways:
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Blackbirds fly to Tempe: LIU grabs NEC softball title behind Vondrak and Hoham
By John Torenli
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
When LIU-Brooklyn softball coach Roy Kortmann is in the midst of a hot streak, he insists on letting it ride.
“Don’t touch the money!” Kortmann implores his players when the going gets good. “Don’t touch the money!”
Moments after watching his Blackbirds capture the school’s 13th Northeast Conference softball championship Sunday afternoon in Moon Township, Pa., the seven-time NEC Coach of the Year finally could collect his winnings.
“Ok. Now you can touch the money,” he said.
With a 10-5 triumph over Quinnipiac in the tournament final, Downtown’s Blackbirds gave Kortmann his ninth NEC title and earned the right to meet No. 3 Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., on Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Regionals.
Long Beach State and Syracuse will also be competing with LIU in the four-team bracket, with the Blackbirds’ first game against the Sun Devils scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Though they scuffled a bit down the stretch during the dog days of the regular season, losing three of their final four contests to squander a slim first-place lead, Kortmann’s crew was at its best when it mattered most.
“I’m really proud of them,” Kortmann said. “They just grew up in front of me in the last month and a half or so and we saw the result today. We played every game under pressure, but they kept their poise. It was great to watch.”
Last Thursday’s 5-0 blanking of the Bobcats set the stage for a weekend of brilliant pitching by staff ace Cassie Vondrak and the clutch hitting of Emily Kakuska and tournament MVP Sterling Hoham.
As reported in Friday’s Eagle, Kakuska backed a five-hitter by Vondrak in the tournament opener by blasting a clutch two-run homer in the top of the sixth inning against Quinnipiac ace Heather Schwartzburg to snap a scoreless deadlock.
Hoham, who hit .545 during the three-game run to the title, provided the only run Vondrak needed in Saturday’s 1-0 triumph over Robert Morris, belting a memorable solo blast in the seventh.
Vondrak, only a sophomore, tossed her second consecutive five-hitter while striking out three without issuing a walk. In the final, the right-hander from Carson City, Nev., finally ran into some trouble, yielding five runs – only two earned – on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts.
“She didn’t let go of the baton for a long time,” Kortmann said of Vondrak, who went 3-0 with an 0.74 ERA in the tournament. “It was finally time to give it up.”
Fortunately, the LIU offense finally caught fire, putting up three runs in the third inning and seven over its final two at-bats to pull away from the Bobcats for good. Megan Sheaf provided two innings of scoreless relief before the Blackbirds could celebrate.
“I knew we were going to hit at some point,” noted Kortmann.
Kakuska drove in a pair of runs to give her five RBIs for the tourney, and Hoham went 2-for-4 with an RBI while playing like the title-hungry senior she is at shortstop, as LIU returned to the NCAAs for the first time since 2010.
Two years ago, the Blackbirds nearly made a storied run through Regionals, beating Umass and Boston College before bowing out with a 9-1 loss to none other than Arizona State – its first-round foe on Friday.
As far as Kortmann is concerned, the bid for a national championship will begin with the same mantra his squad used this past weekend.
“The [modus operandi] doesn’t change,” he noted. “We just don’t touch the money. We come back [Friday] and try to win one.”
Why mess with a good thing?
Though they failed to qualify for the NEC Championships, the LIU-Brooklyn baseball squad went out on a high note Sunday afternoon at LIU Field, blanking Fairleigh Dickinson, 14-0, behind a four-hit shutout by NEC Rookie of the Week Jordan Wilcox.
The freshman right-hander out of Long Beach, Calif., carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning before the Knight’s Riley Moonan delivered a two-out single. In eight scintillating innings, Wilcox struck out four and did not issue a walk, allowing only three baserunners while firing 86 pitches.
Wilcox (3-1, 2.81 ERA) became the second Blackbird to earn NEC Rookie of the Week honors this season. Classmate Chance Fuglistahler got the nod on April 16.
LIU went 22-33 overall this season, including 13-19 in NEC play, but completed the campaign on a three-game winning streak.
The LIU-Brooklyn men’s and women’s track squads competed in the ECAC/IC4A Championships over the weekend in Princeton, N.J., with several Blackbirds posting strong times in a number of events.
On the men’s side, junior Nickolei Mahlung finished third in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.55. The Bishop Loughlin product raced to an even better time in the finals, with a 10.53.
Mahlung partnered with senior Jarenn Stewart and juniors Brian Richards and Jamal Roberts for a sixth place finish in the 4×100-meter relay, with a time of 41.08.
In the long jump, senior Corryl Boyd took second with a leap of 7.63 meters. Stewart was seventh at 7.36 meters.
On the women’s side, senior Jazmin Waller, the Northeast Conference Championship Most Valuable Track Athlete, placed fourth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.95. Classmate Torrie Saunders was right behind her with a time of 14.11.
Fresh off their first NEC title since 2005, the LIU-Brooklyn women’s golf team took part in the NCAA East Regionals at Penn State on Saturday, with freshman Brianna Maynard posting team-best scores of 74-77-84 during the three-day event.
The Auckland, New Zealand native finished tied for 93rd. Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year Cristina Felip finished 112th after firing an opening round of 79 and a second round of 84. Felip improved on the final day, recording a 79.
Senior Anna Palsson rallied on the second day, shooting a 77-85 to close out the tournament and tie for 117th. Freshman Alice Boothroyd and senior Julia Rappa also competed for the Blackbirds.
South Carolina held onto the team title throughout the tournament, and Katerina Ruzickova from Texas A&M earned the individual title.
The Regionals completed a dream first season for first-year Blackbirds coach Natalie Desjardins, who guided LIU to tournament wins in the Lonnie Barton Invitational and the MU Hawk Invitational before a stirring come-from-behind triumph at the NEC Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla., on April 29.
Former St. Francis College basketball star Ricky Cadell is taking his game to another level in Portugal.
The Remsen Street school’s all-time leading scorer this week signed a professional contract to play with F.C. Porto of the Portuguese Basketball League – the top men’s circuit in the European nation.
Cadell will have a chance to make an immediate impact on Porto’s bid for a PBL title as the team will be competing in the league’s championship playoffs beginning in two weeks.
“It feels like a dream come true,” Cadell noted on the school’s web site. “It’s not the NBA, but it’s still professional, organized basketball. I am just thankful and blessed for this opportunity. I’d like to thank all my family and coaches who have helped me throughout this journey.
“There are many challenges that I will face,” Cadell continued. “It’s a matter of making the necessary adjustment, which I have done and I feel it’s nothing that I can’t handle. I’m just looking to have fun, enjoy this opportunity that I have been blessed with and take advantage of it.”
A native of Manhattan, Cadell made St. Francis history on Feb. 26, 2011, when he hit a 3-pointer from the right corner on Senior Day to become the Terriers’ most prolific scorer in the program’s century-long history.
“We are very excited that Ricky will have an opportunity to further his basketball career”, said Terriers head coach Glenn Braica, who enjoyed having Cadell on his unit during his first season at the helm. “He’s worked extremely hard on his entire game and we wish him the very best of luck in Portugal.”
A two-time Second-Team All-Northeast Conference selection, the sharp-shooting guard also finished second on the school’s all-time list with 222 career 3-point field goals. His 319 free throws made rank third on the all-time school list. In addition, he also finished his career with 377 rebounds, 246 assists and 133 steals.
The Brooklyn College women’s softball squad saw its season come to an unceremonious end last Thursday evening with a 5-0 loss at SUNY College at Old Westbury in the opening round of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Metro Championships.
The sixth-seeded Lady Bulldogs completed the campaign with a 19-20 mark, but will lose only one player from this season’s squad due to graduation, raising hopes for a bid for the CUNYAC Championship in 2013.
BC center fielder Kim Konklewski, a 2012 CUNYAC All-Star First Team member, went 2-for-4 for the Bulldogs, who were limited to three hits by Old Westbury starter Alyssa Clancy.
Brooklyn native Marie Oneto, a sophomore, received Second-Team All-CUNYAC honors as did classmate Allison Donovan. Oneto, a product of James Madison High School, yielded all five runs in the season-ending defeat, but was one of the best pitchers in the league this year, going 16-11 with a 2.48 ERA.
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For sale in our Houston showroom is this classic 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This first-generation beauty if ready to get back on the road and will look great in anyone's collection. Being the 3rd owner and owning the car for 18 years, you can certainly tell it's been well kept. Powered by the original 350 CID V8, this car still runs like a top despite being 47 years old. Using the TH350 transmission you can cruise up through the powerband easily. This V8 car drives the power to the ground through the 12-bolt posi-trac rear end which features 2.73 gearing. To show just how much the current owner cared for this car, you can see the work he has done compared to the previous owner. The previous owner: Removed the vinyl top, repainted the car Installed headers and dual exhaust Installed rear air shocks Installed new headliner Cut the dash for DIN stereo, removed fake woodgrain dash overlay Added a locking gas cap What I have done: New 4 Core Radiator New Body Mount Bushings Upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends and center steering link Upper and lower control arm bushings Classic Auto Air R134a AC System New Power Steering Hoses Holley 650 cfm Vacuum Secondary 4 Barrel Carburetor Edelbrock Performer Dual Plane Aluminum Intake Manifold Replaced Camshaft, lifters and added a double roller timing chain: Crane 113902 PowerMax cam: 260/272 .427"/.454" 112 lobe separation New Hooker Headers, new 2.5" pipes and Flowmaster 40 Series Mufflers New OEM Points Distributor wi mechanical advance kit and adjustable vacuum advance, removed points and installed Pertronix electronic ignition module Rear Axle Bearings, Seals and Differential Cover Gasket Transmission Seals Installed aftermarket transmission dipstick Crankshaft Rear Main Seal and all Engine Gaskets Engine and Transmission mounts New fuel pump Rebuilt water pump New radiator hoses New Carpet New Dash Pad Painted Trunk and added OEM trunk mat New Door Weatherstrips New Hood Seal New Trunk Weatherstrip New Hood Insulation Replaced Rear Deck Filler Panel, treated all Rust and coated with POR-15 New Lower Body Trim and Wheel Well Moldings New grille emblem New front fender-wells and splash shields Repainted in April 2009, GM Paint Code W A317 A Antique Bronze Repro 15x8Y2 Rally Wheels added 9/2009 New alternator 4/2005 New front brake flex hoses Urethane stabilizer bushings and end link bushings Cleaned all upholstery Replaced carpeted section of door panels Installed remote starter relay New tires in April 2018 New belts in March 2019 New radiator hoses June 2019 With all the time and effort putting this car back on the street, you can see it's ready to roll for the next owner. For more information on this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for sale, to see all the HD pictures and videos of it, copy the URL below, and see it at this direct link: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/show/HOU/1556 . Alternatively, if you want to see it in person, come to our Houston Showroom, located at 1910 Cypress Station Dr, Bldg 200, Houston, TX 77090. You may also call the showroom at (832) 243-6220 or email us at Houston@gatewayclassiccars.com.


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LITTLE ITALY, Manhattan (PIX11) — A 130-year-old cheese shop closed its doors in Manhattan on Wednesday, but the business will live on in New Jersey, the store owner said.
Alleva Dairy, a cheese shop billed as America’s oldest, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September of 2022; the Grand Street store had been hit hard by the pandemic.
Owner Karen King, hoping to raise some serious cheddar and save the shop, launched a GoFundMe. More than $6,000 was donated to help the business, which is known for its imported Italian cheeses, fresh mozzarella and ricotta.
“I am so thankful for the support I have received from my devoted customers, neighbors, the news media and strangers from across the country,” King said Wednesday. “Today marks a new chapter in the history of my beloved cheese store.”
Alleva Dairy is now set to open a 3,700-square-foot store on Lyndhurst’s Polito Avenue, King said. She worked with businessman and developer Jack Morris to make the deal happen.
“One thing is certain, Alleva Dairy will continue and will be bigger and better than before,” she said.

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PARIS (AFP) - International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde hailed on Friday the Bank of Japan's "very brave" surprise move to step up its support for the country's recovery.
Lagarde praised Japan, where "very brave monetary policy has been displayed, with a very constant and decided drive focused on.... taking Japan out of the rut where it has been for 10 years," in comments at a central bankers conference in Paris.
Last Friday, the Bank of Japan said it would widen its asset-buying plan by as much as 20 trillion yen (S$225 billion), bringing it to an eye-popping 80 trillion yen annually as the outlook for growth and inflation worsened.
Japan will manage only 0.9 per cent growth this year, according to the latest forecasts by the OECD released this week, while inflation slowed to 3 per cent in September as household spending dropped.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the central bank launched last year a series of measures to shake Japan out of a decade of economic lethargy due to deflation, but after early successes the programme has stumbled following an April tax hike.
Lagarde said the stepped up monetary stimulus by the central bank "is in our view perfectly legitimate, at least on a temporary basis if it is combined with the other arrows identified by Prime Minister Abe."
Abe's policy measures, known as the "three arrows", are fiscal stimulus and structural reforms alongside monetary easing by the central bank.
The stepped-up asset purchases by the central bank are aimed at freeing up resources for banks to invest in the economy, but the most immediate effect was to send the yen tumbling against the dollar and euro.
A weak yen is positive for Japanese exports, but there are concerns that a fall in the currency's value will push up costs for firms that imports goods from abroad.


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Shish taouk is chicken kebabs. This basic recipe includes the marinade and cooking instructions just for the chicken. You can add vegetables to the skewer if desired. Suggestions are onions, green peppers, and mushrooms.
Cut chicken breasts into pieces for skewers.
Mix remaining ingredients together to make a marinade.
Add chicken to marinade, mix well and refrigerate in a non-reactive container from 2-8 hours.
Thread chicken on skewers and grill or cook under a broiler.
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Maybe I'm out of the loop. Are kids playing the 3DS or any other handheld in droves at all? This just looks like a less cool version of that to me, in terms of a handheld device. Maybe kids will disagree, but I would think the novelty of 3D without glasses would be more of a wow moment for little kids than this.
I'm guessing this thing will be more money than an older version of PS4 or XB1 by the time it comes out, so I can't see the console element of it being all that appealing, especially if they have kids of varying ages. But yeah, if kids really love 3DS as much as they loved Gameboys back in my day, I could see that catching on to some degree. Maybe.
The other thing is if the thing is relatively expensive, which it will be because Nintendo, are you even going to want your kid to go to school with a modular electronic device, knowing that the kid could come back with one controller not attached anymore or something? Again, I dunno.

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THIS MORNING, THE Irish Human Rights Commission said lessons must be learned from the breaches of human rights experienced by girls and women living in Magdalene Laundries during the 20th century.
“The State must never be complacent in the way it treats those at risk of discrimination,” Sinead Lucey, Senior Enquiry and Legal Officer of the IHRC said at the launch of the body’s Follow-up Report on State Involvement with Magdalene Laundries.
The publication outlines in what ways the State failed in its obligations to protect the human rights of its female civilians. It calls for a comprehensive redress scheme to provide survivors with restitution for lost wages, pensions and social welfare benefits; rehabilitation supports including education, health and welfare; monetary compensation; and assistance to deal with the psychological effects of being in the laundries.
The review examines the facts laid out in Martin McAleese’s February 2013 report, assessing the human rights implications for what occurred in the infamous institutions.
The IHRC concluded that the girls and women taken into the laundries “did not have their human rights fully respected in relation to equality, liberty, respect for private life, education, and to be free from forced or compulsory labour or servitude”.
It also found that State involvement had been confirmed by McAleese but added that his report did not draw any conclusions on the State’s obligations.
“To fill that gap, the IHRC has reviewed the findings of the IDC report against a range of human rights standards. We conclude from the evidence available that the human rights of girls and women placed in the laundries have not been fully respected,” said Commissioner Siobhán Mullally.
The State acted wrongfully in failing to protect these women by not putting in place adequate mechanisms to prevent such violations, and by failing to respond to their allegations over a protracted period. Credible allegations of abuse should always be promptly, thoroughly and independently investigated.
On the issue of forced labour, Lucey said the State failed to follow its obligations under the 1930 Forced Labour Convention.
“This is compounded by the fact that not only did successive Irish governments not outlaw and suppress such practices, as they were required to do, but the State itself availed and benefited from such forced or compulsory labour when it entered into commercial contracts with the Laundries on the basis of being the cheapest, but the crucial factor here was the workers were unpaid,” she concluded.
The Commissioner also used the report launch to call for an end to the State’s practice of caring for people with intellectual disabilities in psychiatric institutions.
The Justice Department is currently reviewing Justice John Quirke’s recommendations in relation to a redress scheme for surviving victims.
Gone for good: Last Magdalene laundry to be converted into houses and sold
- ‘WE GOT ONE EGG A YEAR’: Survivors’ submission provides evidence of State interaction with Magdalene Laundries
- 19TH-CENTURY ADVERTISEMENT: Newspaper ad from 1838 lays bare how society viewed those in Magdalene Laundries
- A DAUGHTER’S WORDS: ‘Margaret died of her slave-related injuries’: a Magdalene daughter shares her story
- A LIFE UNLIVED: 35 years of slavery in a Magdalene Laundry


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The July 16 headline read, “California OKs $500 fine for wasting water.” The article began, “California water regulators Tuesday approved fines for washing cars, watering lawns or hosing down sidewalks after revised figures showed that residents have increased consumption despite calls for big cutbacks amid the state’s severe drought. They are the first emergency conservation measures passed to try to force Californians to wake up to the three-year-long dry spell, the worst in decades.”
Those of us who live in regions where drought is not yet considered an issue might ignore this news but my check of the US Drought Monitor, which is produced in partnership between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the US Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, revealed that half of the 50 states have at least one area considered to be in at least short-term drought.
As a refresher, here are some points to consider to save water, courtesy of Grass Seed USA, a coalition of grass seed farmers and academics:
Avoid overwatering:Many overwater their turf, which not only wastes water but harms the grass in the long run. A simple trick to determine whether your turf needs watering is to stick a screwdriver into the ground. If it enters the soil easily, your lawn has plenty of water already. If you have trouble getting the screwdriver into the ground, it’s time to give the grass a drink.
Adjust Watering to Temp:Suggest 0.2 to 0.25 inch of water 2 to 4 times a week starting in the early summer as the rain ends. During peak heat and drought stress irrigate 6 times per week at 0.25 inches per event. When considering the fact that turf is a shallow rooted plant and to prevent leaching and ruff of nutrients, pesticides and water, irrigation rates should not exceed 0.25 inches.
Water during the cooler hours for best results:Always water your turf during the cooler hours of the day. Early morning and evening are the ideal times to water. Cooler air and less wind mean water is absorbed directly into the grass, with less moisture lost to evaporation. Watering during the heat of the day can actually scald and burn grass.
Save water by selecting a large, low drop sprinkler setting.Air currents can easily catch a light spray and keep the water from reaching your grass. To avoid this, adjust your sprinkler setting for larger drops closer to the ground rather than misting in the air. You’ll end up with a more thorough watering while saving water and money.
Keep your grass a little taller in the summer.You can also reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation by keeping your grass slightly taller in the summer, so that the blades shade the roots and soil surface.
Create a routine and stick to it.Whatever watering routine you choose, try to stick with it. Grass does best with a consistent watering schedule, and starting and stopping a watering pattern can stunt your turf’s growth. This is especially true right after fertilization.

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Nintendo Targets Japan Sales of 5 Million 3DS Units in 2013
President Satoru Iwata gave the sales target at a Capcom Co. (9697) event in Tokyo today, adding the company sold more than 5.5 million units last year. Nintendo, which has forecast global 3DS sales of 18 million this fiscal year, up from 13.95 million last year, plans to introduce a series of titles after Capcom’s “Monster Hunter 4,” he said. The game is slated for release in Japan Sept. 14.
Iwata took the helm of U.S. operations to drive sales growth at the creator of Super Mario before Sony Corp. (6758) and Microsoft Corp. introduce new consoles for this year’s holiday shopping season. The Kyoto, Japan-based company plans to introduce the latest version of “Pokemon” in October and “Mario Party” by the end of this year to compete with games played on Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s iPhone and other mobile devices.
“There are more and more media reports suggesting that things aren’t going very well for the dedicated gaming hardware business,” Iwata said. “But that’s not true, at least for the 3DS in Japan.” The only other machine that topped annual sales of 5 million units in the country is the 3DS’s predecessor, he said.
The maker of Wii consoles sold 1.4 million 3DS units globally in the three months ended June, down from 1.86 million a year earlier, Nintendo said Aug. 1.
Rival game console manufacturer Sony Corp. sold 600,000 units of its PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita portable players in the same period, the company said Aug. 1.
To contact the reporter on this story: Naoko Fujimura in Tokyo at email@example.com

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Instabill was founded in 2001 with the aim of assisting merchants to obtain high risk and offshore credit card processing solutions. Today, the company has around 12,000 merchants accounts, many of which are high-risk accounts.
Instabill Credit Card Processing & Payment Services
Instabill has a range of payment solutions for accepting payments over the phone, face to face and online. Instabill’s acquiring banking partners accept most currencies, including US dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, Euros, Sterling, Japanese yen, Swiss francs, Scandinavian krona and Indian rupees. The company accepts most major credit cards, including: –
- American Express
- China UnionPay
- Diners Club
- Discover cards
- UK Maestro
Instabill Pricing & Fees
Instabill doesn’t list its fees online, these have to be obtained from one of their merchant account managers. Instabill lists the following services where an e-commerce merchant account will probably incur fees and costs: –
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- Transaction fee
- Discount rate
- Merchant account registration fee
- Monthly statement fee
- Chargeback fee
- Refund fee
To see how that compares have a look at: UK Merchant Account and Credit Card Processing Fee Comparison.
- AVS fraud protection
- PCI DSS secure transactions
- 3-D Secure processing
- E-commerce merchant accounts
- Adult entertainment merchant accounts
- MOTO merchant accounts
- Offshore merchant accounts
- High risk merchant accounts
- International merchant accounts
- Third party merchant accounts
- Bitcoin merchant accounts
- Local payment processing solutions for Europe, Asia Pacific, LATAM, Russia and the Middle East
- POS terminals (US merchants)
- ACH processing
- Compatible with QuickBooks
- Phone, internet, wireless, mobile and mail orders
- Add tips to bills
- E-Commerce shipping cart
- Recurring payments
- EMV chip cards
- Contactless cards
- Retail credit card processing solutions (US merchants)
Instabill was founded in London in 2001 by its present CEO, Jason Field. Mr Field wanted to assist merchants in obtaining high-risk and offshore credit card processing solutions. The company began with a staff of four, two acquiring banks and just over 20 merchant accounts.
In 2006, Mr Field and Instabill relocated to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA. It also has offices in Port Louis, Mauritius. Instabill has now expanded to include medium and low risk merchant accounts in many industries from travel to online gaming. The company now employs nearly 20 professionals who, together with Mr Field, are striving to remain on the cutting edge of the electronic transactions industry.
Instabill’s merchant accounts now number over 12,000, most of whom are high-risk merchants.
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The Jungle Essay, Research Paper
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a dreary story that depicts the life of a working man in the early
twentieth century. The book shows the horrid working conditions placed about the Chicago factory
workers and the horrors of the standard of living. The book follows behind an immigrant from Russia
who hopes to strike it rich in America. Sinclair consistently throws problems at the man who runs from
one scenario to the next.
The title of the book comes from an old saying, “it’s a jungle out there.” meaning that the world
is so complex and busy, it is hard to comprehend all that is taking place. That is exactly how the book is
portrayed, as a jungle. So many things are going on like crime, politics, corruption, business, and
families, that the main character has a hard time trying to adjust from his simple struggle to survive in
The novel takes place in Packingtown, a small area in Chicago during the early 1900’s.
Packingtown is made up of a a few stores and two big meat processing plants. The whole area is based on
the plants where most of the people are employed. Packingtown is not a pretty place. The air is filled
with a black smoke that pours all day long from the big factories. The streets are not paved and the
working conditions are terrible. The setting is a perfect place for a man to struggle from one problem to
the next without ever finding the solace of comfort and relaxation. The time is important to the novel
because it is before any laws on working conditions and food quality have been established. The novel
takes place in several time sequences where Sinclair briefly stops to explain the new problem that the
main character must overcome.
The main Characters on the novel are Jugus, the man of which the story follows, Ona, Jurgis’s
wife, Elzbieta, mother in law of Ona, and Marija, Ona’s cousin. Jurgis is the main character of the novel
and the only person who makes any change at all. Jurgis is a big man who starts work in one of the
killing beds in a meat factory. Jurgis is a man who only wants the best for Ona and when faced with a
problem uses the motto, “I will work harder.” Ona is a “mere child” whose physical and emotional
fragility allow little chance for survival. Elzbieta is a woman who endures tragedy after tragedy
throughout the story. Marija is an orphan. She is a young woman of immense energy, powerful body, and
commanding voice. Characterization in the story is illustrative. The reader does not know the characters
in the story any better on at the end of the story as he did at the beginning. Once described, the character
does not deepen or become more understandable. All of the characters in the story have a purpose, they
all are there to have something happen to them. The range of characterization is small and all the
characters are similar in actions and words. There dimensions are all the same and so is their level of
believability. The working laborer is depicted and shares little differences from the intellectual upper-
class man. Also, characterization is entirely external. The author always tells the actions of the character
and tells what they are thinking. The process of thinking and moral choice are never shown.
Jurgis is faced with many problems throughout the story but none more apparent than that of
poverty. The level of poverty in Packingtown is that of a lower standard than we are accustomed to.
Jurgis has high hopes for him and his family when the story begins and he has his job at the killing beds.
But an injury stops his plans of a good lifestyle short. After healing from the injury Jurgis finds out that
he no longer has his old job and must search for a new one. Jurgis is unable to find a job and following
the death of one of Elzbieta’s crippled children Jurgis goes to work in the fertilizer plant, a place where no
man chooses to go if he can help it. Then Jurgis finds out that Ona has committed adultery forced upon
her by Conner, one of the foremen where they work. Jurgis confronts Conner and beats him badly and is
sent to jail. Ona dies from an early labor and Jurgis stays drunk for several days and only brings himself
back together by the pleas of Elzbieta who cries for the sake of Anatas, Jurgis’s son. All through these
problems Jurgis stay the same and changes little. The turning point in the novel and the only time that
Jurgis changes at all is when he hears a socialist oratator speak about all the good of socialism. From this
point on Jurgis takes to socialism and tries to learn more about it. Jurgis joins up with other socialists and
learns how socialism is the only answer to everyone’s problems.
There is one thing that Sinclair refrains from and that is going right out and describing a
character. He puts a picture of the character in the reader’s mind’s eye by how the character acts and by
what he does. For instance Ona’s frailty and hesitation to confront any resistance shows that she is small
and timid. On the other hand Jurgis was hired for a job by just standing there and looking imposing. It
was also said about Jurgis that “he could take up a two-hundred-and-fifty-pound quarter of beef and carry
it into a car without a stagger, or even a thought”. Dialogue is not used very effectively throughout the
story. Instead of using dialogue to describe the characters, Sinclair simply explains what the characters do
in the story instead of bringing the reader on to their level. I couldn’t find any passages in the story that
illustrates dialogue used effectively. One thing that Sinclair uses for effect in the story is repetition. The
whole point of the story is to preach about socialism, so to create the correct frame of mind for the reader,
Sinclair must show how bad the way of life at present time in the story is. So repetitively, Jurgis has one
horrible thing after another happen to him. He losses jobs, becomes injured, has family members die, all
because of the way of life. This repetition helps Sinclair dramatize the ending of his story. This is a
passage that I believe illustrates Sinclair’s sense of style, “The whole long agony came back to him. Their
sacrifices in the beginning, their three hundred dollars that they had scraped together, all they owned in
the world, all that stood between them and starvation! And then their toil, month by month, to get the
twelve dollars, and the interest as well, and now and then the taxes, and the other charges, and the repairs,
and what not! Dede Antanas had died in the struggle to earn that money–he would have been alive and
strong today if he had not had to work in Durham’s dark cellars to earn his share. And Ona too, had
given her health and strength to pay for it–she was wrecked and ruined because of it; and so was he.”
This passage shows the repetitiveness that the characters had been through throughout the story.
Everything that they ever work for, they lose many times over. Sinclair shows his characters no mercy,
whenever it can’t get worse, it does.
One obvious aspect of the story is the theme. It is clear to the reader the point that Sinclair is
trying to get across to the reader. The theme is how socialism is the only way to lead a descent life.
Sinclair is trying to say that without socialism, we will be forced to life a life as Jurgis did. The basic way
to describe socialism is a lighter form of communism. I don’t agree with the authors ideas on government
because it is know about eighty years after the story was written and we have gotten along just fine while
other countries have relied on communism and collapsed. If I was living the life of Jurgis though, I would
probably turn toward anything new and promising change. That is probably why the author thought that
socialism would change the country for the better. I on the other hand am appreciative of the form of
democracy we practice today.
The best thing about The Jungle is the atmosphere and the story line. I liked the vivid picture of
the gloomy atmosphere that Sinclair painted in my mind. I also liked how the book kept my interest
throughout the story. The ending of the story has several things left unsaid, but the actual story was good.
I would not be that interested in reading another story by that author because chances are that it would be
another book about socialism. There is also the fact that Sinclair does not form his characters all that well
and they do not develop throughout the story. Sinclair can write a pretty convincing story, they’re just not
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Mark Bavis and Garnet "Ace" Bailey were scouts for the Los Angeles Kings. They died on September 11, 2001, when their flight, United Flight 175, crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
But, as the photo below illustrates, while they may have lost their lives, they didn't lose their day with the Cup. The Stanley Cup, alongside the families of Bavis and Bailey, visited the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York Sunday.
It's not the first time Bailey and Bavis have been honoured since the Cup win. Back in June, New York-based Kings fan Dave Krasne took a "Stanley Cup champions" hat to the memorial and laid it between the two men's names.
But a hat is one thing. A day with the Cup is something else entirely, and it's great to see that the Kings ensure the Bailey and Bavis families still got theirs.
While the Kings began a new era with their Cup win, it's great to see that they've still taken a moment to look back.
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UK must aim for net zero plastic waste exports by 2030, finds report
A new report by Policy Connect has found that urgent action needs to be taken by the Government to reduce the growing plastic pollution in the UK.
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A major barrier to improved waste management is constant shifting of the regulatory framework. To avoid this, they say that cross party support for the renewed approach is essential to set a clear, fixed goal in law, as was successfully done with the Climate Change Act.
The report detailed how the final deadline for reaching net zero export of plastic recyclate should be set at 2030.
The consumption rate of plastic is also a growing problem in the UK. By some estimates, the UK uses 3.3 million tonnes of plastic packaging annually. At 50kg for each person in the country this is far above the European Union average of 31kg.
Mary Creagh MP, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, said: “Exporting two thirds of the UK’s plastic waste overseas is bad for jobs, business and our environment. I welcome the call for the UK to commit to a bold target of zero exports of plastic packaging by 2030. Achieving this will require home-grown solutions such as implementing a Deposit Return Scheme by 2022 and applying a coffee cup levy as my Committee recommended. We can and must transition from exporting our plastic waste problem to growing our own solutions.”
This follows a report which named the UK as the worst offender for ‘illegal’ electronic waste exports in Europe. The report found that the e-waste was often subjected to substandard, dangerous recycling operations involving worker exposure and community pollution.
Read the report in full here.
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The Erudite Transient
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Followed a male alcoholic transient for 2 yrs, during which he was incarcerated in 61 hospital and jail facilities at a cost of $11,543. The most costly incarcerations occurred at hospitals in large cities. An interview with the S revealed how he functionally utilized his transient life style. Considering the high cost of processing the alcoholic through the "revolving door," a new rehabilitation method is proposed-socialization, rather than resocialization. A final suggestion concerns the creation of "mini-societies" specifically designed to meet the needs of the population they serve.
Sobell, L. C.,
Sobell, M. B.
(1974). The Erudite Transient. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 20(3-4), 242-250.
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- 15mar 2016
We teach a puppy for hygiene
One of the primary duties of the owner of the dog is its training and learning proper behavior. This also includes taking care of the cleanliness What are some common mistakes made by the owners? What puppy should be able to from an early age?
If your puppy has trouble maintaining proper cleanliness and completing we must become savvy and systematically, as well as common sense. A dog can learn to deal with their needs exclusively at home, eg. For newspapers or just outside. How do you choose depends on us. Puppy needs to fix immediately after getting up, play, or eating a meal and before bedtime.
In a situation where a dog likes to hide in the house or apartment and to deal with their needs, we must be extremely vigilant and attentive, where it does. Then we could use odor absorbers supply. Important not they contain ammonia.
When caught our puppy on dealing with their needs in a prohibited spot we hit the hand on the wall, clapping, we throw a can of sound or chain. Sequentially move the dog to the right place. When will the fix should be proud of.
In a situation where we're nervous wants to retrieve the situation never beat dog stick his snout in the manure, or scream at him. It only perpetuates bad behavior and bad for the psyche of the animal.
To avoid these problems in the future should establish fixed hours of walking, even on weekends. Then the dog will be waiting for a walk, and only when it does not do what belongs to him.
Going out to work - and what about the dog?
If you are gainfully employed and are not at the apartment about 8-9 hours only way out is going out with the dog in the morning, as well as play with him, as well as directly after work. When we have more time-consuming work we should instruct someone bring the dog.
Puppy eats feces
It is unknown why dogs eat feces. This is a common problem caused probably too good karma or karma of low quality. To prevent this, you can buy a means of spraying, which would discourage puppy to such behaviour.
Dog defecates in a wrong place
From puppy to be correct bad behavior of the dog. If he has problems with doing the right place should first start from the newspaper and later teach your dog a settlement in the court. You can also spend a lot of time in the place where the dog peed - dogs very rarely want to play in a place where it handled by.
We can also meet with a situation when the dog does not want to settle for the field. This can result from environmental curiosity, or fear. In this situation, be patient, and for each settlement outside puppy praise.
The young dog before you learn how to properly fix can cause us many worries and problems. You must be indulgent towards him. We also had themselves to be learned, now we have to help him.

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Then why would you want to leave? Most homes can handle a renovation or addition. Remodeling will allow you to maintain your connections while adding considerable square footage. As a builder and remodeler we are familiar with zoning regulations and will help you create a new plan that satisfies all of your lifestyle needs.
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Distinctive architecture, vintage-building materials, and exclusive views cannot be recreated. When you love so much about your home, making adjustments that will increase or update your space is the right decision.
Not every home should be remodeled. It must have good bones. A professional opinion is needed for proper evaluation of your home’s condition. Adding space, reconfiguring your floor plan and updating plumbing and electrical is logical when you are sitting on a solid foundation.
Of course you need a trusted professional to provide an accurate quote and detailed contract. Consider related costs that may be involved. Temporary living arrangements will often allow your contactor to complete your remodel more efficiently and furniture storage will protect your belongings.
Remodeling is an exciting undertaking and proper preparation will eliminate problems. Patience and versatility are good qualities that will make the entire process more enjoyable for you.
As builders we routinely expect the unexpected and are always ready to adapt. We approach every project with the understanding that this is a new experience for most homeowners and we keep it as stress free as possible.

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College Football Pick: Boise State vs. Fresno State
NCAA Football Betting Favorite: Boise State -20.5Over/Under: 58.5 The Boise State Broncos will be in the national spotlight again this Friday night as they travel to take on the Bulldogs of Fresno State. Pat Hill’s team always relishes the chance to knock off a highly ranked opponent. Do the Bulldogs have enough firepower to stay with th.....


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A thorough neurologic assessment
involves an evaluation of the motor system, including body position, involuntary movements, and coordination, as well as muscle bulk, tone, and strength. One basic component is the test for pronator drift which helps to assess motor function in a patient who is awake and able to follow directions (Rank, 2013).
How to Test for Pronator Drift
The test can be conducted with the patient sitting or standing. To perform the pronator drift test, ask the patient to close their eyes and then hold both arms straight out with palms facing up. Observe the arms for 20 to 30 seconds. The patient should be able to maintain the position of both arms equally if their motor pathway is intact.
Positive Pronator Drift
Pronator drift occurs when one arm and palm turn inward and downward. This is an indication of muscle weakness and an abnormal function of the corticospinal tract, the upper motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement, in the hemisphere opposite to the affected limb. The palm may remain upward while the arm drifts downward with the fingers and elbow flexed. If the patient loses their position sense (proprioception), the arms may drift to the side or upward and the hands may writhe. The patient may not be aware of these movements and when asked to correct them, is unable to properly correct the position.
If the arms remain in the raised position equally without any drift, use your fingers to tap the arms briskly downward. The arms should return easily and smoothly to the horizonal position, indicating appropriate muscle strength, coordination, and normal proprioception. If the patient has cerebellar incoordination, the arm will bounce upward and miss its original starting position.
Pronator drift can occur with stroke or cervical spinal injury (Rank, 2013). Remember to document signs of pronator drift, which arm is affected, and the direction of the drift. Additional diagnostic tests, such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, may be needed, especially if this is a new finding (Rank, 2013).
Bickley, L. S., Szilagyi, P. G., Hoffman, R. M., & Soriano, R. P. (2021). Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health: Philadelphia.
Hinkle, J. (2021). Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. https://wolterskluwer.vitalsource.com/books/9781975161057
Rank, W. (2013). Assessing for pronator drift. Nursing, 43(4), 66. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000428333.01107.94


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International Women's Day - A Woman's Place is still in the Revolution
By: Global Campaign for Education
CONTACT: Global Campaign for Education, Communications Officer firstname.lastname@example.org
A Woman's Place is still in the Revolution
A call for transformative inclusive education systems
'Wathint' Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo'- You Strike A woman, You Strike Rock! Famous words by South Africa women resisting and standing up to racial oppression in 1956 when 20, 000 women of all races refused to be subjugated by the apartheid government. Although the women's March was against restrictive pass laws, this movement proved to be a turning point in the struggle against an unjust political system. The women's march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria led to significant changes in the law and the emancipation women in South Africa.
History provides examples of women who refused the status quo and forever changed the course of events. From American civil society activist Rosa Parks to Kenyan environmental and women's rights campaigner Wangari Maathai who are recognised for their contribution and their place in the revolution.
Today, nothing has changed. Women remain at the forefront of the civil society movement, ensuring their rightful place in bringing about peace and building equality in communities at national and international levels.
While there has been significant progress and commitments made in the gender narrative, we still have a long way to go to ensure women are no longer on the fringes of society. This is where education plays a crucial role as an equaliser and is an indispensable tool to truly transforming women's place in society. According to UNWomen (http://www.unwomen.org/
In education, gender inequality still exists. Women make up more than two-thirds of the world's 796 million illiterate people. In Sub-Saharan Africa, (http://uis.unesco.org/
The role of education in emancipating women
It goes without saying that an educated woman is more likely to have greater decision-making power within her household. Educated girls have great potential to bring about positive change to their immediate families and to society at large. A good example is the formidable Malala Yousafzai (https://www.malala.org/
This year the UN celebrates International Women's Day under the theme "Think equal, build smart, innovate for change" (http://www.un.org/
The Global Campaign for Education, (https://campaignforeducation.org/)
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Passionate, poignant and humorous – folksongs in the Yiddish language were an important part of the life of Jewish people around the world for hundreds of years. The Yiddish Folksong Project is the result of internationally-acclaimed singer Juliana Yaffé’s rediscovery of forty-two remarkable classical arrangements of Yiddish songs by eminent American conductor Robert De Cormier. Accompanied by conductor-pianist John Yaffé and violinist Fenella Humphreys.
Tickets: £14; concessions £12; students £5. To purchase and for further information see http://yorkconcerts.co.uk/programme/yiddishfolksongs


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The proposal to drain Lake Powell is exhilarating because of the debate it will inspire: A careful study of the history of the Colorado River Basin and Glen Canyon Dam reveals that the hated dam may have had some good consequences, while those who remember and still mourn for drowned Glen Canyon find new allies in the fight to destroy the dam and restore the canyon.
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LAHORE: After the resignation of Shafqat Mahmood as party head for Punjab, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) divided Punjab into three regions and appointed new presidents.
As per the notification issued by PTI here on Saturday, Aamir Mehmood Kiani has been appointed as the president of PTI North Punjab, former Punjab health minister Dr Yasmeen Rsahid as president of PTI Central Punjab and Aon Abbas Buppi as president of PTI South Punjab. Moreover, former federal energy minister Hammad Azhar was appointed as general secretary of the PTI Central Punjab.
“In order to provide greater focus on the ongoing public mobilisation and to prepare the party in Punjab for the upcoming elections, the Chairman has directed that Punjab be divided into three regions,” the notification stated.
Meanwhile, former federal education minister Shafqat Mahmood resigned from the post over ‘health-related’ issues. However, circles in the party say that after the failure of a PTI long march to Islamabad, Shafqat Mahmood was under constant criticism for failing to mobilise people in Punjab.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan himself was annoyed over the performance of the PTI Punjab and thus sent PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Punjab to handle the party affairs.
Shafqat Mahmood, a former senator in the PPP era in the mid-90s, got elected as an MNA in 2013 and 2018 on a PTI ticket and he was appointed as the PTI Punjab President in December 2021 to galvanise the party workers for the local bodies’ elections. However, after the events leading up to the long march, the party started to question his leadership and his connectivity with party workers and party office bearers.
After the PTI’s long march, the former PTI Punjab President fell ill; he was hospitalised and underwent surgery. Subsequently, on June 3, he resigned from the post after citing health reasons. In a statement, the former federal minister said, “It was an honour and privilege to serve as President PTI Punjab and I thank Chairman Imran Khan for the opportunity. It is time for change due to my surgery and convalescence. I congratulate the new Presidents and will serve the party in whatever capacity assigned.”
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Do you love anime & manga? The Upshur County Public Library is starting an Anime Club! Come join us as we watch some fun anime, learn how to draw manga, and other great activities!
This club will be starting January 8th, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., and will run on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month barring holiday closures.


We can all agree that there is too much data, and those running any type of business are well aware of this fact. Namely, gathering as much info as possible is simply a must today, as it is the only way to get an insight into the clients, their needs, and preferences and, at the same time, to stay competitive in the market.
The good thing is that all that data can be easily stored, and the only thing to worry about here is picking the right type of storage. That is why cloud storage is so highly valued, as it makes everything much easier, more efficient, and more convenient, but let’s focus on the specifics.
Much Higher Accessibility
One of the best characteristics of cloud storage is that we can access them from different devices any time we want, even if we are not physically close to the storage. Namely, they use the internet for their operation, and all we need is a stable internet connection and a password to access all the data. Regarding that, we can check on some important information from our office, and our home or a bar too, if necessary. On the other hand, we need to have physical access to local storage to see the data stored on them or/and download them.
It makes the entire process much slower, which is pretty ungrateful, especially in bigger companies when more people need to see important data at the same time. Keep in mind that having the right info is important, but having 24/7 instant access to it is also something that every modern business needs. Besides that, accessibility of the data increases overall productivity and efficiency, which can only be beneficial for your business.
It Is Cheaper
The price can be a determining factor when we make daily decisions, but this shouldn’t be an issue with cloud storage, as when you look at all the perks and benefits and compare it to other types of data storage, it’s much cheaper. Many people have the wrong opinion that cloud storages are much more expensive than local ones because, in most cases, we need to pay some monthly or yearly fees for their maintenance, but the truth is much different. Big companies usually need a lot of space to store their important data, and expanding local storage can be pretty expensive, as they are not cheap at all.
On the other hand, cloud storage can be easily expanded by simply changing the plan, and the fees we need to pay for it are much cheaper than buying local ones whenever we need more space. Besides that, it is much easier, as everything can be done online in a few minutes, without going to the store or waiting for local storage to be delivered if ordered online. Overall, the prices, along with accessibility, should be reasons enough for you to go with cloud storage, but let’s check other perks as well.
Important Data Are Much Safer
Safety and data security are some of the most talked about topics today, and the trust of clients relies solely on the safety aspect. Namely, that trust is difficult to gain, but it’s pretty easy to lose, which is where cloud storage can also be of much help, as all the info you want to store is protected by the latest tech. The safety of sensitive data is something that most people are worried about, and we are all aware that local storage can be easily hacked or physically stolen. Luckily, cloud storage is much safer, as no one can steal it physically or access it without permission.
Information is uploaded and stored on the internet, which means we can see them only if we have an appropriate password. Thanks to encryption algorithms, all the data are protected, and it is almost impossible to hack any cloud storage. Depending on the type of service and IT company you go with, there are various types of data protection they offer, but this is where one should never make a compromise, as the more secure the data is, the more trust and profits the company will gain. Of course, it is important to find the most reliable one to be sure that sensitive information is stored and protected properly, and when it comes to secure cloud storage, Nordlocker is one of the best ones available.
There Is No Need to Worry About the Physical Loss
As we have already mentioned, local storage can be easily hacked or stolen, and we can face the loss of necessary information and be left without the possibility of recovering it. Besides that, it can be easily damaged by many factors that we cannot affect, such as fire or water, or simply broken, which leaves us in the same situation.
On the other hand, cloud storage uses the internet to store data, which means that all of them can be recovered easily, even when the device we use stops working, as we can simply access information from another device. In essence, with cloud storage, there is no way to lose any data stored there, as there is always a copy you can rely on, and since it is not something we can physically remove, there is no need to worry about any wrong actions and removing data by mistake.
Synchronization Is the Key
As much as accessibility is important, it is still something that relies on synchronization. Namely, the main thing here is that we can synchronize the storage with any device we want. Of course, it’s password protected, meaning that only those with a password can access it, but this synch feature is where it all starts. It makes every action much easier and more convenient, as you can be at any place in the world and still have access to certain data.
Another benefit is that copying info from one device to another is not a must, and the only thing needed is a stable and fast Wi-Fi connection so that you can perform synchronization and access the required data in a matter of seconds.


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Dr Jennifer Bowen shares extracts from several rare rural-themed radio programs in the NFSA collection.
To celebrate Felix the Cat's 100th birthday, we bring you some excerpts from the original cartoons.
Interview with Elise Lockwood, the stills photographer on the set of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
The NFSA celebrates Home Movie Day 2019 by participating in a Home Movie Marathon that also coincides with the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage.
NFSA Restores: Eternity premieres at the Sydney Film Festival. The acclaimed 1994 documentary has been digitally restored 25 years after its release.
The NFSA Video Selfie Booth is now open in the Front Room at Acton.
The NFSA is proud to announce that its reconstruction of the censored 1917 film The Great Strike has been inscribed in the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.
Take a step back in time and discover the charm of Melbourne more than a century ago.
For World Home Movie Day on 20 October we share early colour home movies of Sydney and San Francisco from award-winning filmmaker and NFSA Ambassador, Anthony Buckley.
Photographs, news and home movie footage capture the excitement of the opening of the Sydney Opera House, 45 years ago on 20 October 1973.
Audiences are about to discover the man behind the camera in the NFSA’s new exhibition Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures.
Jane Campion's bold and unconventional work has been acclaimed around the world.
The empowering 1979 classic Australian film My Brilliant Career has been digitally restored as part of the NFSA Restores program.
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Participants discuss the attributes and benefits of local water resources and ecosystems. They identify the interrelatedness of humans and the environment in the book A River Ran Wild, and discuss how the way we treat the water impacts our lives.
Every day, we make choices about what to eat based on our health and what we like and can afford. As global citizens who care about the good of all, we can also be aware of making food choices based on our impact on an interconnected system.
The learners define philanthropy and relate it to environmental stewardship. They compare mission statements from environmental organizations and write their own personal mission statement. They self-select a group to work with to plan and implement an environmental service...
Teens identify their roles and personal values, and analyze how their personal values and beliefs developed in connection to their community's values and beliefs. They discuss what decisions they can make through generosity and voice for the common good.
We are made by history. In this activity, youth read the stories of philanthropic African Americans and influential related events that made America what it is today. Then they create a virtual Pop-Up Museum as an advocacy service project in which they tell stories of Black history and philanthropy.
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text: Angelina Jolie, born on June 4th, 1975, in Los Angeles, California. She started her career at a very young age along side her famous father Jon Voight in the film Lookin to Get Out (1982). She has earned multiple awards including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the movie Girl Interrupted. She is considered one of the most beautiful and influential workers in the entertainment field. Also an active humanitarian and ambassador, Angelina Jolie has made significant contributions to various humanitarian causes over the years. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and displaced persons around the world. In 2012, she was appointed as a Special Envoy to the UNHCR, focusing on major refugee crises around the world. Jolie has also been actively involved in advocating for women’s rights and has been recognized for her efforts with the Global Citizen Award in 2017. In addition to her acting career and humanitarian work, Jolie is also known for her work as a director and producer, having directed several critically acclaimed films such as In the Land of Blood and Honey and Unbroken.


text: There are so many unusual people around the world. I look for those interesting people and settings be it in China, Europe, Africa or the Middle East or even in my neighborhood. Such an array of interesting people and circumstances everywhere I travel. I am always astonished at they array of people and diverse settings in God’s creation. Sometimes you have to spend time with someone to learn how unusual they are because it isn’t based solely on outward appearances.

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Antonios G. Mikos is the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University. He is the Director of the National Institutes of Health Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, the Director of the Center for Excellence in Tissue Engineering, and the Director of the J.W. Cox Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering at Rice University. He received his Dipl.Eng. (1983) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and his Ph.D. (1988) in chemical engineering from Purdue University. He was a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Harvard Medical School before joining the Rice Faculty in 1992 as an assistant professor.

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Cross-strait affairs are matters of great sensitivity and warrant the careful assessment of those in power, as they relate to Taiwan’s security, sovereignty and national dignity.
As such, it is dumbfounding that Taiwanese had to find out via a media scoop that President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) in just a few days.
An exclusive on Tuesday night on the Chinese-language Liberty Times (the Taipei Times’ sister newspaper) Web site broke the story.
How long was the Presidential Office planning to keep the meeting a secret?
Since winning re-election in 2012, Ma has not been shy about his ambition to leave a legacy. He has also on several occasions openly expressed his wish to meet with Xi.
Under normal circumstances, there would be nothing wrong with the nation’s president meeting the leader of China; it could reasonably be construed as the extension of an olive branch. However, it is a different matter when the design of the meeting has been carried out in an underhand manner, with decisions taken behind closed doors, in open defiance of the legislature and the public.
The Ma-Xi meeting directly contradicts a promise Ma made during his re-election campaign. In case he needs a reminder, on Nov. 18, 2011, Ma said: “I absolutely will not meet with the Chinese leader if I am re-elected.”
Ma also promised that a meeting between him and Xi would only occur “when the nation needs it, the public supports it and the legislature supervises the process.”
Therefore, it must be asked: Has he won the consent of Taiwanese for this meeting with Xi? That is to say nothing of Ma’s pledge to gain legislative supervision: Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng (王金平) said he only learned about the meeting on Tuesday evening when he received calls from media outlets requesting a response.
The nation is in a dire economic situation, with soaring housing prices, a deteriorating labor market, weakening household incomes and plunging exports. Ministry of Labor statistics show the number of furloughed workers last month was at its highest level since February last year, and Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics data show that the unemployment rate climbed from 3.82 percent in July to 3.9 percent in August.
Central bank Governor Perng Fai-nan (彭淮南) on Monday said it would be hard for the nation to record GDP growth of more than 1 percent this year.
Rather than finding remedies to tackle the sluggish economy and declining competitiveness, Ma is focusing on fulfilling his desire to leave a legacy — by having a chance to shake hands with Xi.
It is cringeworthy — not to mention frightening — that the president seems to be more interested in leaving his personal mark on history than improving the lives of his people.
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) said the Ma-Xi meeting would be a significant step forward in the cross-strait relationship and that it would help the development of cross-strait ties.
However, rather than earning the esteem of the public, the opaque decisionmaking process and underhanded way in which Ma has gone about arranging his tete a tete has only inspired the contempt and repulsion of the public.


Copyright troll Righthaven retreats on infringement suit Against DU
I’m not a real big fan of the Democrat Underground fever swamp, but in this case I say go get ‘em DU - and tear out whatever you can get.
n late October, Righthaven went after a Las Vegas based realty blogger named Bob Nelson, who fought back. Nelson insisted that his Las Vegas Journal excerpt had been fair, and accused the company of “using these lawsuits as a source of revenue. Such abuse of legal process should be rejected.”
Judge Larry Hicks concurred on the fairness question, noting that Nelson’s excerpt was limited (in other words, “non-holistic”), factual, and did not threaten the piece’s market value. Thus: “Nelson’s use falls within the Fair Use doctrine,” he declared.
Righthaven settled with Nelson, but now finds itself in a rather tricky situation. According to the law firm’s plea, Democratic Underground is seeking a counterclaim in this case—specifically a declaratory judgment of no copyright infringement. That can’t be something that Righthaven wants on top of the Nelson decision—if the outfit wants to stay in the search-for-excerpts-and-sue business.
And then there’s the possibility of DU seeking legal fees. So it appears that the time for strategic retreat has arrived. Righthaven wants the case dismissed, and all parties responsible for their own attorney costs (in other words, Righthaven won’t have to pay Democratic Underground’s).