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Chameleons are some of the most well-known types of lizards in the world. They have the unique ability to change the color of their scales to match the background environment. Chameleons, which originated in Africa, are often kept as pets.
Another popular type of pet lizard is the gecko. There are thousands of different gecko species, but they all share similar physical characteristics. A gecko has soft skin, large eyes, a wide mouth, and grippy toe pads that allow it to climb vertical surfaces.
Chameleons and geckos make great pets, but can you house them together? They require different environmental conditions and many are active at different times of day. Their preferred foods differ too.
Continue reading to learn whether chameleons can live peacefully with geckos. Let’s get started.
- Your pet chameleon must be housed alone without any other lizards, even other chameleons.
- Chameleons are innately solitary creatures that prefer to be alone. Your pet chameleon won’t feel lonely living on its own. In fact, it will enjoy having an entire habitat to itself.
- Geckos and chameleons have different diets and sleep schedules, which would result in them constantly aggravating each other if they did live in the same enclosure.
- An angry chameleon can’t hurt its owner, but it can injure a roommate through bites and scratches.
Can Chameleons Live with Geckos?
No, you should not keep your chameleon in the same enclosure as any other animal except another chameleon. Chameleons are territorial creatures that are possessive of their habitat. Instead of peaceably sharing their terrarium, they may take the presence of a gecko or other reptile as a threat to their food supply and personal safety.
A chameleon that feels threatened will lash out. It will try to fight the gecko over food, whether that consists of live insects or not. It may lie in wait near the water bowl and prevent the gecko from drinking.
Can Chameleons Live With Any Other Animals?
We’re sad to say that chameleons cannot get along with any other animal. In the wild, they are solitary creatures that spend most of their lives alone. Males and females only see each other during mating season.
A chameleon is normally a laid back and quiet reptile. It spends most of its life slowly creeping along branches and leaves in search of insect prey.
The addition of another reptile to its habitat has the potential to stress it so much that it dies. This is more common if you put a chameleon into a new environment with other lizards.
Introducing a new lizard into the chameleon’s terrarium is a bad idea too. The chameleon will consider the interloper a threat and may attack it.
Biting is not out of the question. Since males are more aggressive than females, overt attacks are more common.
One of the only places to see chameleons and other reptiles in the same enclosure is in zoos. Zoos have the resources to build complex enclosures with enough space and vegetation so that the chameleons don’t feel threatened by other animals. Even so, it is rare to see a chameleon housed with other animals.
Do Chameleons Need a Buddy?
Multiple chameleons should not live together. It makes sense that we humans would worry about the social needs of our chameleons since we are a social species. Chameleons, on the other hand, are not.
Females are so antisocial that they don’t bother to take care of their young. An egg-laying chameleon female lays her eggs in a small hole in the dirt, covers them, and walks away.
Two chameleons housed together will be sure to clash. They will compete for space with the heat lamp and access to the water bowl. They may even fight each other for food.
The type of fighting escalates depending on the sexes of the chameleons. A male will intimidate and may even bite a female.
Two male fights will be the most injurious. One exception, however, is the violence of a pregnant female chameleon. She will lash out at any intruder into her territory.
It is imperative that you do not house multiple chameleons together.
Baby chameleons are the only exception to this rule. They can safely be housed together until they reach adulthood at 8 months. Reptile handlers do recommend that they be moved to solitary enclosures by the time they are 4 months old.
Will Chameleons Eat Other Lizards?
Chameleons usually do not eat other lizards even though they have the ability to digest them. However, large adult male chameleons have been witnessed consuming lizards because they are big enough to catch and swallow them.
Whether a chameleon will eat lizards depends on the size of the chameleon, the size of the prey, and what other foods are available.
Most of a chameleon’s diet consists of insects. They eat crickets, stick bugs, locusts, grasshoppers, and beetles. These animals are smaller and easier to bite.
Smale anoles, however, do make it onto the menu. Some captive raised chameleons are fed tiny lizards by their owners.
Do Chameleons Like to Be Petted?
Chameleons are not social animals. They prefer to spend their lives in solitude except for territorial disputes and mating season. As a result, being petted or having social behavior that promotes physical contact – imagine how cats groom each other – isn’t common.
Your chameleon probably doesn’t understand the human urge to pet something to show affection for it. It just doesn’t care because it doesn’t have the need for connection.
If you want to show your chameleon affection, we recommend occasionally petting it or rubbing underneath its chin. It may learn to associate you with the satisfaction of properly sloughing off dead skin. If it learns this, it may tolerate or even approach your hand to remove annoying shed skin pieces.
We also recommend acclimating your chameleon to a minimal level of human contact at the very least. This is because your veterinarian may need to examine the chameleon at some point, and you don’t want the lizard to be completely disturbed at the prospect of being touched.
Do Chameleon Bites Hurt?
If a chameleon bites you, it probably won’t hurt very much. Chameleons don’t have powerful jaws like other reptiles. This is because they don’t eat prey that requires ripping and tearing, like carnivorous animals do.
Chameleons are largely insectivorous, meaning they eat insects. These animals have hard chitin shells, but they are usually small enough to fit in the chameleon’s mouth. Plus, the lizard’s sticky tongue helps it pull the prey into its mouth.
Chameleon bites are more of a risk for the emotional state of the chameleon than they are a risk to you. Chameleons are very calm and placid creatures. If it is agitated enough to bite someone, signs are it may be stressed or upset.
Examine the lizard to make sure it does not have any injuries. Investigate its enclosure too. If you can’t find anything, it might be that you have threatened your pet by rapid movement.
Lastly, if you’re housing another animal with the chameleon, separate them right away. The chameleon might be biting because it feels threatened.
Chameleon owners should be aware that it’s a bad idea to make their chameleon share an enclosure with any other species of reptile. Geckos can occasionally live quietly alongside one another, but chameleons are another story.
If you have both a chameleon and a gecko, it’s fine to place their enclosures near each other. It’s imperative to prevent physical contact so that the chameleon does not become aggressive.
Don’t let the territorial nature of chameleons scare you away from owning one. It’s a big responsibility, but these colorful little lizards are still great pets.
- “Chameleon,” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, animals.sandiegozoo.org

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By GAYLE WEBER
As much as music has changed in Sunday morning worship services, so has the music during the annual Festival of Faith.
It will be no different this year when a community worship band takes the stage for the second time in three years.
The 20th annual Festival of Faith, sponsored by the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance and Hays Area Chamber of Commerce, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.
The band, put together by Liberty Christian Fellowship pastor Steve Dinkel, will practice for the first time Saturday, so it's anyone's guess as to how many guitars, synthesizers and other non-traditional instruments will be a part of this year's band.
"It's a growing number in the church that actually experience worship that way," Dinkel said.
Members from his Liberty Fellowship, as well as Westview Church, Celebration Community Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church, participated in the first worship band that plays a more contemporary style of music than the traditional hymns.
It's been Kay Werth's job for the last eight to 10 years to find a balance between that traditional and contemporary music style.
"My position -- it's really just to try to find a variety of music representing all different styles and different faiths throughout the local area," said Werth, who is a member of the Festival of Faith planning committee and an instructor of music at Fort Hays State University.
Along with the worship band, there will be duets, solos, music from some of the past festivals and a few congregational hymns this year, Werth said.
"All generations and all styles," she said.
Community choirs, bell choirs, string quartets and many other ensembles have highlighted the festival in previous years. And just like the community worship band this year, those groups are coming together for a common interest, Werth said.
"It just shows that it is one spirit."


More than 150 supporters turned out Saturday night, March 9, for the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center’s annual fundraiser. This year it was dubbed, “A night to Remember the Roaring 20s,” and many people came in costume.
“It was a great event,” said General Manager Rob Peterson. “And it was all thanks to a lot of work by our staff and volunteers. They have been working on this for months, and it showed.”
The museum welcomed more than 200 donations, ranging from gift certificates to bags and bags of pellets from Bear Mountain to rounds of golf to fine art. “The business community and our other supporters really stepped up this year,” said Peterson. “We are so grateful for their generosity.” The numbers are still being tallied but Peterson figured the final gross will come in above $17,000, which should mean a net of $12,000 or so.
“We got a lot of compliments on the food,” said Office Manager Tina Bartley. “The dinner was catered by Skamania Lodge and they really did a nice job. And their crew was so professional, it helped make everything run very smoothly. The band, Mark J and the Too Much, did a very nice job.”
The list of volunteers is a long one but the key players were Cloida Peyrollaz, Gloria Howell, Mary Fehr, Roberta Matta, Merna DeBolt and Patty Price. Virtually all of the staff also volunteered many extra hours over the weeks preceding the event.
“We are already getting ready for our next big event,” said Peterson. “In May we will be celebrating our anniversary, and this year we plan to add a number of Native American points of interest, including art and food. It should be a lot of fun and we hope also educational.”
As of Tuesday morning, Buildings & Grounds worker Dan Host said he was still chasing down wayward boa feathers of all colors.


Assinapol Rwigara family. The almost incontestable assassination of businessman Rwigara is the latest high profile extra-judiciary execution by president Kagame regime among the Rwandan Tutsi elite. The murder of the personality was simulated into a road accident on February 4th, 2015.
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During the grand opening of the Grand Ole Opry’s Opry Backstage Grill restaurant on Friday, August 5, Little Jimmy Dickens was presented with a Chef’s hat and named the restaurant’s Honorary Executive Chef. Little Jimmy toasted the crowd with a glass of the restaurant’s specialty frozen dessert, the home-baked shake, which is made daily from the pie of the day, plus ice cream and milk.
The restaurant, located across from Gaylord Opryland Resort, provides both one of a kind dining and entertainment from Opry artists. Servers double as performers on the Backstage Grill stage and share details about the daily specials using Opry members’ recipes.
The restaurant will also host songwriters’ nights and special group dining events such as private dining with country artists. Check out the restaurant’s Southern-themed menu HERE.

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Throughout the challenges of recent months, we’ve continued to safely serve investors’ needs. We are thoughtfully evaluating our office openings and in-person appointments. Learn More
Whether it's overhauling your kitchen, adding a sunroom, or something simpler, like a new coat of paint, a home improvement project can be taxing on your budget and your patience. Here are a few tips to help.
Before you begin anything as costly – and disruptive – as a remodel, it's important to understand why you're doing it. Will the update add value to your home? Create a better environment for entertaining? Write down your dreams for your new space and keep your list handy throughout the project. It may help you stay centered if things get hectic.
Find the right contractor. Reach out to friends, family, employees, contractor referral sites – even your social media groups – to create a list of potential candidates. Just as you're better equipped to reach a financial goal when you work with a financial advisor who understands you, partnering with a contractor who shares your vision is critical to your project's success.
Get multiple bids – even for small projects. Home improvement costs can vary widely. Even if the first quote is within your budget, get at least two more quotes. Price shouldn't be the only factor, though. You'll want to ensure the contractor you choose can do the job to your standards. Ask for references, research online reviews and check their Better Business Bureau rating, if applicable.
Consider your payment options. You could set a savings goal and wait until you've accumulated enough cash, use cash you already have on hand, seek financing options or sell securities. Each of these options comes with its own set of tradeoffs. Your financial advisor can help you weigh them and decide which makes the most sense for your circumstances and goals. Whichever you choose, make sure you have enough cash readily available to meet any unexpected expenses and don't make decisions that might put your other financial goals at risk.
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All police officers who have been prohibited from taking part in marches for the New York City Pride parade will be able to attend festivities in Long Island, as Fox News reports.
The events are certainly taking an unexpected turn with officers feeling more comfortable further away from the city.
It used to be that they were welcome to march in the city rather than closer to home where acceptance was lagging behind, shown by the fact that they couldn’t march wearing unforms in Nassau and Suffolk parades until 2000.
What are the details?
Pride organizers have communicated their decision to ban law enforcement groups from marching until 2025 at least. However, this move is paralleled by a different strategy taking place in Long Island. Over there, cops are invited to participate to all events and a table has also been donated for Nassau County police to do some recruiting.
Many experts believe that the growing divide between the city and the suburbs starts from basics of the movement and how they have different views on the police in general.
“Activists in cities still view Pride as a protest rooted in the Stonewall uprising against NYC police. Pride parades are a newer feature of suburban communities and are less a byproduct of protest and more rooted in celebrations of cultural change toward greater acceptance and diversity,” Gary Gates, a retired demographer from UCLA, said for Newsday.
On the other hand, suburban residents have more underlying concerns related to property protection and this can help create more support for the police in the long run.
“It becomes an issue around protecting your stuff, protecting your safety, protecting your family,” Karen Tongson, from the University of Southern California, told the news outlet about the way things are shaping around the New York City Pride parade.

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Floridian extreme metal legends MORBID ANGEL's second album 'Blessed Are the Sick', and TERRORIZER's classic grindcore debut 'World Downfall', are available now on Full Dynamic Range vinyl.
Earache Records revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums several years ago with the launch of the Full Dynamic Range (FDR) format. A counteraction to the "Loudness Wars", Full Dynamic Range vinyl ensures that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes.
Now available on Full Dynamic Range vinyl for the first time ever, 1991's 'Blessed Are the Sick' cemented MORBID ANGEL's place as one of the most influential extreme metal bands of all time with its revolutionary and unapologetic sound. Pick up the album on limited edition coloured vinyl now at http://webstore.earache.com/morbid-angel
TERRORIZER's 1989 debut 'World Downfall' was originally pressed on limited edition Full Dynamic Range vinyl in 2013. Since quickly selling out, fans have been clamouring for another pressing, and are now able to get their hands on this revitalised metal classic once more. Pick up the album on FDR vinyl now at http://webstore.earache.com/terrorizer
Next in line for a repressing on Full Dynamic Range vinyl is MORBID ANGEL's third release, 1993's 'Covenant', which will be available again on September 8th.
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Students at the Catholic University of America have released a series of letters and petitions protesting the school's decision to allow Abby Johnson, a prominent pro-life activist known for her public racism and support of Donald Trump, to speak in a Feb. 9 Zoom lecture hosted by a student club.
Johnson is slated to speak during an event hosted by the Washington, D.C., school's Cardinals for Life student group. She is a former Planned Parenthood clinic director, who now works as CEO of And Then There Were None ministries, which encourages people to leave their jobs in clinics that provide abortions.
During her time as an activist, Johnson has gained a reputation for her racism and homophobia.
The university's Black Student Alliance released a statement Feb. 6 calling on university administrators to remove Johnson from the event, citing her racist and anti-LGBTQ statements. Johnson "actively rejects the consistent life ethic," and is not pro-life, but rather simply anti-abortion, the statement said.
"Through her blatant racism, sexism and homophobia, Abby Johnson continues to contribute to insensitive rhetoric, amplifying hate speech disguised as Catholic teachings," the statement said. "Religion should never be used as a shield to defend racism and other negative attitudes."
A second statement opposing the talk came from an alumni-run social media group, BlackatCatholicU.
According to reporting from the Daily Caller, the campus prolife group cancelled the event on Feb. 8, allegedly under pressure that also led to the resignation of the group’s student leader. But Johnson’s speech will continue with sponsorship by the CUA College Republicans.
“The event will take place as planned,” CUA President John Garvey told the Daily Caller. “An event for students who oppose Ms. Johnson’s presentation will be held at the same time.”
In an August 2020 video she uploaded to YouTube, Johnson, who is white, said police would be "smart" to racially profile her adopted biracial son because, "statistically, my brown son is more likely to commit a violent offense over my white sons."
In the video, Johnson also repeated racist stereotypes about Black fathers' parenting and sexual habits.
Johnson, who spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention, is also a vocal Trump supporter who has participated in Jericho March protests against the 2020 election results. She also participated in the pro-Trump rally that led to the storming of the Capitol Jan. 6, according to a now-deleted post on her Facebook page, which was screenshot by the Jezebel website.
The activist has retweeted denials of the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrated flouting social distancing guidelines, while spreading falsehoods about the vaccines. In one video statement, Johnson, who is not a medical professional, attacked the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for encouraging the use of certain COVID-19 vaccines; she said incorrectly that the vaccines bishops had approved were produced using tissue from aborted fetuses.
Johnson's Twitter is also filled with anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, including a Sept. 30, 2020, tweet where she remarked, "Maybe don't talk about Jesus while waving your gay flag" and a Feb. 5 post where she commented with vomit emojis on a picture of a group of people, some of whom appear to be transgender.
Johnson gained a wider audience after she became the subject of the 2019 film "Unplanned," which depicts her version of the events that led her to leave Planned Parenthood — a story whose details have been challenged by an investigation by the Texas Monthly.
In 2012 — the first time Johnson was invited to speak at Catholic University — the school's student government voted 17-2 to block the administration from funding her lecture, according to a 2012 student statement provided to NCR. The administration, alumni wrote, ignored the outcry against her and funded the talk anyway.
The 2012 statement said the university was not giving equitable weight or funding to student groups addressing social justice issues beyond abortion. The statement called on the administration to commit to a "consistent life ethic."
"The longstanding primacy given to anti-abortion efforts by the University detracts from the credibility of student organizations rooted in social justice efforts, such as environmental justice, peace advocacy, and human rights," students said in the 2012 statement. "In addition, organizing around other social justice causes, such as opposition to the death penalty and torture and advocacy for prison, healthcare, and education reform has been curbed by the exclusive focus on anti-abortion activism."
Black at CatholicU, an alumni-run social media account dedicated to sharing experiences of racism on campus, said in an Instagram post that in funding Johnson's speech, the university administration had shown that despite recent diversity and inclusion statements, it was more committed to protecting bigotry than ensuring the safety of marginalized students.
"Something is clearly still alarmingly flawed deep within our alma mater," the post said. "It truly just goes to show that all the 'work' the various University departments have committed to do — as shown [throughout] our page — is actually meaningless."
Catholic University is 64.3% non-Hispanic white, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Black and about 4.1% Asian, according to College Factual.
In an online statement on Johnson's speech, Conventual Franciscan Fr. Jude DeAngelo, the university chaplain, said both students of color and the Cardinals for Life club "deserve better" from him as university chaplain and that Johnson's talk had initially been planned two years in advance.
He said Cardinals for Life had spent months discerning before deciding to host Johnson for a talk despite "what many of us saw as her endorsement of racial profiling by police and her comments denegrating [sic] the black community" in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.
In the statement, DeAngelo added that he felt he had failed the club by not arranging for them to communicate with students of color who opposed Johnson. He said he acknowledges many students will still feel "betrayed" by the decision to host Johnson and asked all opposed to her to pray for him.
"Cardinals for Life have insisted to Abby's team that she has been invited to this campus to tell her conversion story and not to convince others of her views on race or her most recent views on the [U.S. bishops' conference]," DeAngelo said. "The Cardinals for Life do not endorse those positions."
Johnson herself has responded to the outcry, calling her detractors "cafeteria 'Catholics' " and denigrating Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ rights.
"I am waiting for the final answer as to whether I will be speaking or not. If they cancel, then I will open up my own event for their students," she wrote on Facebook. "I will not be silenced. The 'tolerant' left, right?"
A student petition asking the university to cancel Johnson's lecture has garnered more than 2,000 signatures as of the afternoon of Feb. 8. The university has roughly 5,400 graduate and undergraduate students.
"In creating this petition, we are asking that Cardinals for Life cancels the event in which Abby Johnson will speak via Zoom regarding her perspective on the pro-life issue," the petition says. "We ask that they explicitly acknowledge that Abby's views are not in line with Church teachings which promote the dignity of all human life, no matter sex, gender, race, or sexual orientation, from conception to natural death."
Other prominent Catholics have joined in the calls to oppose Johnson's speech, including Jeannie Gaffigan, writer and executive producer for "The Gaffigan Show" (loosely based on her life with husband Jim Gaffigan).
Jeannie Gaffigan urged her Twitter followers to sign a petition against Johnson, writing, "This is not cancel culture. This is a Catholic university & a mischaracterization of pro life is dangerous to life."
Angela Rasmussen, a Bible scholar and doctoral graduate of Catholic University who teaches at Georgetown University, argued against Johnson's lecture on the grounds that her apparent participation in pro-Trump riots violated the university's stated policy against advocacy of "the violent overthrow of the government of the United States or any political subdivision thereof."
In their statement, Black at CatholicU members said the university's decision to host Johnson again, despite student concerns, shows that student voices do not matter to the administration.
"The University administration continues to prioritize anti-abortion activism at the expense of students' wellbeing and in contradiction to Pope Francis' exhortation that 'equally sacred' are the lives of many other marginalized communities," alumni said in the statement. "Abby Johnson's racism, homophobic, and conspiratorial views should not be tolerated by a community which proclaims a Catholic, pro-life identity."
Editor's note: This story was updated to include news of the event's changed sponsorship.


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Six years ago, their lives were turned upside down. But through the power of music and songwriting, this mother and daughter duo are living each day with a renewed sense of passion and purpose. And now they’re on a mission to spread hope to others.
Nina Ruberto was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer just days after her 40th birthday. At the same that she was losing her hair, brows and lashes from chemotherapy, her marriage was ending. Over the course of a year, she had undergone two different surgeries, including a lumpectomy and a skin-sparing double mastectomy.
Her middle child, Capri (who was just 12 years old at the time), had difficulty dealing with her mother’s illness and her parents’ separation. To cope with the rollercoaster of emotions she was experiencing, she turned to songwriting and singing as a form of therapy.
This led to “Hope”, the original song she wrote as a way to help her mom get better and to express the pain she was feeling at the time. The You Tube video went viral. People around the world were praising Capri for her musical talent and her ability to help other families cope with cancer.
Nina says she definitely hit rock bottom that year. But instead of feeling discouraged or giving up, she saw it as an opportunity to live her best life. “I told myself I would get through the treatments and live my life differently. I knew this was only temporary.”
In fact, when she was finally cancer-free, she decided to leave her career as a top-selling real estate agent in Thunder Bay, ON and move to Toronto, ON with her three children. “People thought I was crazy and said I would be back. They said I was going through something. But in reality, I believe breast cancer gave me the courage to start a new life.”
Although Nina has fully recovered from cancer, her daughter Capri continues to use writing and singing as a way to communicate the ups and downs of being a teen. In fact, many of her songs are about her personal struggles with food, bullying, depression and anxiety. Her hope is that her music will help others heal and show them that they aren’t alone in their pain.
Today, Nina has found fulfillment in helping other women and families find their own sense of hope, while also getting them through the many phases of cancer. She is especially passionate about raising awareness and money for the disease. Through her personal experience, she has realized the power of her own voice and her ability to influence and encourage other women to check themselves regularly.
To celebrate her six-year anniversary of being “cancer-free”, she recently hosted a party at the Drake Hotel in downtown Toronto and invited her closest friends and family. The proceeds from the event were donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. That night, Capri performed the song “Hope”, along with original music from her first album, which is set to be released in March 2019.

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Special Guests include: A Billi Free (Hip hop, Soul, and Electronica) WoarWeapon (SWHip Hop, Woarz, & Wise Weapon) Eats (Punk Rock) Zyme (Feya Radio)
The band “Speak No Evil” is an El Paso based jazz fusion group consisting of Chris Oliver on trumpet, Carlos Barba on keyboards, Shaun Mahoney on guitar and Eddie Provencio on drums. These musicians are exceptional and it will be a wonderful concert, you are going to be truly impressed. So come on down for a …
Exhibit: Standing in the Light: Queer Culture in Art, Literature continues through February 22. Standing in the Light highlights the widespread presence of LGBTZ people in American and regional art, literature, and music. It features artwork by local LGBTQ artists, a book nook to explore literature, and a disco platform to celebrate dance.

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DarknessLib Mod 1.12.2 is in fact a mod API and Gallery with built-in support for any mod that uses dynamic lights. If you are curious about this mod, download it to your device and experience it today.
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The special feature of this mod is that it also provides functions that you can use to handle light calculations. Thanks to this feature, you can now solve light calculations using some of the functions it provides. Obviously, things have been simplified a lot when using this mod.
You can use the functions available in the mod to easily check the level of the lamp. In addition, the revision supports other modifications such as Atomic Stryker Dynamic Light or Optifine Dynamic Light …
However, one thing that you need to keep in mind when using this mod is that since it is a library mod itself, you should not use it alone. Instead, it should be used with other mods for a better experience. Other mods can add support for this library mod to reduce the need to generate the same code.
DarknessLib mod is really a useful mod that you should consider using in the future. Like other mods, it requires you to install Minecraft Forge first to make sure that this mod can work effectively. It certainly that this mod will satisfy you.
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Rebekha calls for oversight of aged care reforms
Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie is advocating for a parliamentary committee to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and the $17.7 billion in extra funding set aside for aged care in the Federal Budget.
“The $17.7 billion, five-year, whole-of-government response will not fund the implementation of all of the Royal Commission recommendations, but it makes a sound start,” Rebekha said.
“But the devil is always in the detail which is why I am working with the Government to establish a Joint Select Committee with representatives from all sides of politics and from both the House of Representatives and the Senate to track the progress of this significant reform of our Aged Care system.
“A motion arguing the case for the oversight committee was debated late yesterday with speakers from the Crossbench, the Opposition, and the Government.
“My Centre Alliance colleague Senator Stirling Griff is looking to introduce a similar motion into the Senate and I met with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week to advocate for the committee. The meeting was constructive and the PM said he would consider the matter.
“Joint Select Committees can hold public hearings and call for public submissions so Australians can have their input into how the reforms are being rolled out.
“My proposed Joint Select Committee would comprise representatives from the Government, the Opposition, independents and minor parties, from both Chambers.
“This will ensure the redesign of the Aged Care system is afforded the highest priority.
“We can make sure the Royal Commission report does not suffer the same fate as tens of reports before it and sit on the shelf until the media reports the next crisis, that should have been addressed decades ago.
“Generational change in Aged Care this will not be a matter for just one Government, nor one Parliament. It will require sustained multi-partisan effort and support, by successive governments.
“We need a Joint Select Committee, to work together in a bipartisan way, with oversight of the implementation of the Royal Commission’s recommendations so it becomes a true working group focussed on meeting the needs of our older Australians.”

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UNICEF Child Ambassador + Tara McDonald
Updated: Jun 13, 2019
A ‘UNICEF Child Ambassador’ to dance music superstar – Tara McDonald
In a sleepy countryside village in England, a little girl would sing and dance with dreams of making it as a global superstar. The life of Tara McDonald has been about overcoming hurdles while keeping her dream alive. Dubbed as the ‘Queen of dance music’, Tara comes from a non-musical background and would force her parents to watch her ‘performances’ at home.
”My parents would be exhausted with me. They would roll their eyes every time I would ask them to watch me perform. ‘Oh no! another hour long performance by Tara’ is what they would exclaim,” laughed Tara.
At just 9 years of age, she won a public audition for a musical in London and recorded her first album when she was 12. Tara became a ‘Child Ambassador’ for the UNICEF, after winning a competition.
“I traveled to Africa with supplies for schools. I have always loved exploring different cultures. This experience changed my vision towards life. I believe a lot in equality, anti-racism and anti-homophobia. We have a lot of problems in the world right now and music can be a great healer,” said Tara.
Her passion for exploring different cultures reflects in her music. Tara uses a lot of dance music samples from different countries while composing a song. Her upcoming album has cultural influences from Latin America and Asia, particularly India and Sri Lanka.
“I have used some of these elements in my music but with a pop background. It is kind of my version of world music. I have written about life experiences and I want it to be a global themed project. For me world equality is very important and music is a beautiful way to connect people,” quipped Tara.
Collaborating with dance music superstars
Tara is one of the rising female superstars in the world. She has been touring the globe with superstar DJs like David Guetta, Axwell, Armand van Helden for the last 5 years. Her collaborations with these megastars of dance music have been very well received. David Guetta asked to work with Tara after listening to her work with Axwell which became big hits in England. He choose 2 of her songs, one of them been the hit single ‘Delirious’.
“I wrote the song in my bedroom on a rainy day when I felt about going on a holiday to a sunny place. It was the first time I was starring in a music video. David Guetta really likes to share the stage, not every artist is like that. He helped me build a platform for my solo project,” said Tara.
It is her collaboration with rapper Snoop Dogg that Tara credits as the highlight of her career so far. Being a life long fan of Snoop, she reached out to him for her album ‘Vay-K’.
“Snoop’s music is like a soundtrack to my life. I still cant believe it happened. It’s a crazy dream,” quipped Tara.
First Indian release
‘The white singer with the black voice’ is pretty pumped up about her first Indian release, ‘Money Maker’. She has teamed up with Reggaeton duo Zion & Lennox for the song which has been exclusively released by 9122 Records.
“I am so thank full to Sunil D’sa the founder of 9122 records for believing in the song and giving it such a wide release. India is my dream destination and this is such a wonderful opportunity to share my music here. I have some fans in India through my dance music collaborations. This will be the first time I will be seen as a solo artist here,” said Tara.
Originally published at https://www.musicplus.in/a-unicef-child-ambassador-to-dance-music-superstar-tara-mcdonald/


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As images from the island chains show, the slow-moving hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rain and a life-threatening storm surge to the Bahamas, inundating homes and entire villages with water.
National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham says Dorian is “still hovering right off the shore” of Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Graham says that by early Thursday morning Dorian will be “right off the Georgia [and] South Carolina coast.”
As the Bahamas tries to take stock of the damage and send aid, chef José Andrés is also present, having traveled to the islands to help feed storm victims and emergency workers.
“The destruction in Abaco and Grand Bahamas is huge,” Andrés told NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Morning Edition.
Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis describes a scene of devastation on the Abaco Islands, saying the airport runway is completely flooded. “In fact, the area around the airport now looks like a lake,” Minnis said.
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A southwestern Illinois woman has pleaded guilty to lying about a terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis and stealing money raised on her behalf.
Thirty-two-year-old Alissa Jackson of Belleville was a married mother of five when she was charged in June 2014 with bilking thousands of dollars in donations, free food and a donated minivan from hundreds of people on behalf of "Alissa's Army."
St. Clair County court records show that she waived her right to a trial and pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of theft of more than $500 by deception.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports that St. Clair state's attorney plans to seek the maximum five-year prison sentence for Jackson at a Jan. 28 hearing.
Belleville police Detective Sgt. Mark Heffernan said investigators began scrutinizing Jackson after community members reported their suspicions that she was lying about having late-stage ovarian cancer. Police ultimately found that although the community staged several fundraisers meant to defray her supposed medical expenses, Jackson never had cancer.
It was not immediately clear for how long Jackson carried out her alleged deceit or how much she profited from well-intentioned donors police say were part of "Alissa's Army."
Her criminal complaint alleges Jackson, who is married and has five children, pocketed more than $500 on May 12, 2014, from local Pizza Hut restaurants that devoted 20 percent of their profits that day to her. Jackson also is accused of stealing at least $500 from a woman who bought and sold T-shirts to raise funds for her from January through March 10 of that year.
Brendan Kelly, St. Clair County's state's attorney, has told The Associated Press that "it's fair to say this involved several thousand dollars."
Heffernan applauded locals who notified investigators about Jackson, whom he said "preyed on the good-hearted nature of the citizens in this community, and that is not something that this agency takes lightly."
"The emotional impact of what Jackson has done cannot be measured," Heffernan said in a statement, noting that the alleged scheme "has had an international reach" illustrated by calls he said police have fielded from around the world.
"To the hundreds of people who donated to 'Alissa's Army': Do not let Jackson's evil prevent you from helping people in the future," Heffernan added. "The willingness to help a person who is in need is something that is a part of human nature. We applaud you for trying to do the right thing. In the future, we suggest donating to established, reputable charities who funnel assistance to families in need."

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The ongoing pandemic has transformed industries and has had a tremendous impact across sectors. We had to reimagine the way we work and maintain business continuity across industries. Many of those learnings from 2020 will be crucial for 2021 too. The previous year was a tough one, but technology played an essential role in overcoming many of our challenges and maintaining business continuity. Digital Trends are expected to accelerate across industry segments leading to faster transformation than originally planned.
From an engineering standpoint, in the industrial sector, the focus will be on the following two areas:
Cost optimization and sustainability of the business through consolidation of service partners; setting up exclusive partnerships with suppliers to manage and supporting long-range legacy business.
Digitalization and automation to optimize engineering processes, Machine Learning. Artificial Intelligence driven decision-making models, factory automation using IoT, optimized product maintenance using digital twins, and supply chain transformation through digital manufacturing.
Industry 4.0 frameworks and technologies will become all-pervasive across industries leading to faster adoption of digital technologies with a clear sight of business benefits compared to what has been envisaged.
In terms of the industry sectors that should see growth in the year 2021:
Medical Technology & Hi-Tech
The two sectors that have managed to sustain and thrive even during the pandemic stricken 2020 have been the medical technology and hi-tech sectors. Both these sectors will continue to see a rapid infusion of digital technologies leading to enhanced products and solutions.
On the Medical Technology side, the focus will be on digital healthcare solutions, connected wearables technology, and products and healthcare IT.
On the hi-tech side, the focus would be on cloudification of applications, AI/ML-driven intelligent products and solutions, automation for large-scale product service optimization, and networking developments around 5G technologies.
Rail transportation solutions around Metro, high-speed trains, electrification, advanced signaling, autonomous and connected trains will continue to see growth and development in 2021.
Power & Renewable energy
Continued focus and pressure on account of climate change will see an enhanced focus on developing and deploying renewable energy sources for power generation. Conventional power will be mostly relegated to sustenance, whereas the broader adoption of renewable energy will be the focus for power industry growth.
Oil & Gas
The oil & gas industry has been focused on improving its operational efficiencies using digital transformation, and this will see further acceleration in 2021. Process workflow improvements, asset management, and inspection automation using AI/ML models will continue to be their prime focus.
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation through electric vehicles, autonomous driving solutions, driver safety solutions, and connected vehicle solutions. All of these will continue to see an acceleration in development.
While aerospace has been the most impacted industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus for revival in the industry would be led by the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). This will help in supporting operations in the aviation industry and will stand to gain more business and increase in demand, as airlines would want to keep their aircraft in good working condition. For the commercial aerospace manufacturers, the focus would be to bring in digital technologies to improve their engineering process efficiencies and optimize cycle times.
In summary, the year 2021 will be enhanced and accelerated with a focus on digital transformation across industry sectors in conjunction with a sustained focus on cost optimization and business efficiencies.
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A series of wildly creative and beautifully realised puppetry works inspired by the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, is the basis of this exciting performance collaboration between WAAPA and Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
A new work from a choreographer at the cutting edge of contemporary dance in Spain and dancers sharing the stage with two grand pianos are just two of the pleasures promised in LINK Dance Company’s upcoming May season.
In January this year, world-renowned violinist and WAAPA’s brilliant Head of Strings Alexandre Da Costa was privileged to be awarded a decade-long loan of a precious 1701 Stradivarius violin.
Join us on an insightful tour of WAAPA's world-class facilities and venues from 'page to stage' as we take you through the process of producing a show.
Perth audiences will get the opportunity to see this extraordinary story brought to life on stage in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play based on Anne’s writings.
For the first time ever, WAAPA is delighted to introduce Kneebody to Perth audiences in two shows in May, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Furness Foundation for the Performing Arts.
WAAPA’s talented student dancers reach new artistic heights in neo-classical and contemporary dance works created on them by four outstanding Australian choreographers.
Join WAAPA’s Wind and Brass Ensemble under the musical direction of Philip Everall and Brent Grapes as they perform famous inspirational battle-themed music in Battle and Victory.
In May, two of WA’s top percussion ensembles join forces to present four joy-filled concerts of super-charged percussive entertainment guaranteed to delight and amaze.
In April, St Mary’s Cathedral will be filled with the sublime sounds of soaring voices as Nicholas Cleobury leads WAAPA’s Classical Vocal students in a beautiful program of choral music.
Two-time ARIA award winner and multi-platinum album selling artist Megan Washington comes to WAAPA in April to headline two exceptional nights of jazz music.
Get ready for an exhilarating performance as the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ stars of tomorrow take centre stage.
WAAPA presents the WA premiere of the deliciously dark contemporary musical, Heathers.
From the Royal Albert Hall to WAAPA’s Spiegeltent, acclaimed British vocal coach, Mary King, invites aspiring singers to learn choruses from the greatest musical theatre shows in this awesome and entertaining workshop.
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts opens its theatres and studios in December and January to present a host of exciting courses for children and young people.


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I saw that on a bumper sticker today and had to share it.
I'm taking a hiatus from crafts these days to focus on losing weight and recalibrating my personal life. I'll continue posting odds & ends, so please stop by and wave hello.
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Saturday, April 4
"Hellooooo everybody! I am taking a little break from all of my crafty hobbies to enjoy looking at my handcrafted gold wire and quartz candle snuffer. It comes in so handy when we have seances and stuff with that charming little gamine Rosemary. Ooooh, and here are all the obituaries that I need to put into my scrapbook. Gosh, remind me to get some library paste! I just love to snuggle up in my cozy lavender mohair sweater, pick up some needles and get to work. The neighbors hardly complain about the screams, ever since I accidentally left some rat poison out on the fire escape and Miss Precious Perfect died. Sigh. It takes so much energy for a busy girl to find new creative outlets."
One busy girl in Austin glued plastic eyeballs to her car which I saw at the library.
Another busy girl made new friends after a long run on Town Lake. Gee, Velma really took her vitamins!
And another busy girl put on her handmade Lucchese boots which were made for walkin' after midnight.
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October 05, 2006 11:48am EST
Nicole Richie and Brody Jenner have ended their three month relationship, according to Richie's spokesperson - and the TV star insists they were "never really together.”
September 07, 2006 7:11am EST
Nicole Richie's ex-fiancé Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein has been romantically linked to the ex-girlfriend of the socialite's new love Brody Jenner.
August 31, 2006 8:57am EST
Pop singer Lionel Richie has confirmed reports his daughter Nicole is dating reality TV star Brody Jenner, insisting he delighted with the pairing.
July 31, 2006 12:06pm EST
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has sparked rumors she's back with her ex, Leonardo DiCaprio, after being spotted with the actor's family yesterday.
November 18, 2005 4:24am EST
Walk the Line arguably boasts two of the most dazzling, Oscar-worthy performances of the year from Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. It's just a shame the biopic isn't as brave. After all, Johnny Cash wasn't "The Man in Black" just for his wardrobe alone.
June 03, 2005 5:38am EST
Although thin on plot, Lords of Dogtown still might inspire you to grab your skateboard, drain your pool and rip it up. Or maybe not.
January 11, 2005 5:22am EST
Brad Pitt hid marriage problems from family, Pitt and Aniston's farewell flight, DeGeneres ex-lover seeks double revenge, DiCaprio's uncle: 'My nephew hasn't left Gisele', Evangelista's new flame, Grant's 'secret gay marriage', Richardson refuses to live in mother's shadow, Sutherland blames hearing problems on action roles, Coolidge writes for herself, Newman escapes fire, Law's fiance desperate to speed up wedding, Robert plans pregnancy movie, Stephen King buys haunted house.
January 03, 2005 11:06am EST
Kim Cattrall wrote sex book to allay female fears, Muslims upset by "24," Hugh Grant gets passionate with Jemima Khan at New Year party, Minnie Driver's beachfront calm, "The Rocketeer" star William Boyet dies, more.
August 03, 2004 10:44am EST
Schwarzenegger sells $18 million compound, Illinois newspaper wants apology from Michael Moore, celebs thank Prime Minister Tony Blair, more...
March 12, 2004 3:34am EST
With its fresh cast, unapologetically lewd storyline and laugh-out-loud predicaments, Eurotrip makes for a delectably rare fun time at the movies.


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Our choices today were pepperoni and Canadian bacon. Both were perfectly prepared and delicious. It is reassuring that quality is always the same. Consistency is important. Everyone is also friendly and inviting.
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The Paris Couture Week has kickstarted on a high note with the special show hosted by the heritage couture house Schiaparelli showcasing their Spring-Summer 2023 collection. The star-studded show was attended by some of the most famous names in the entertainment and fashion business, including Kylie Jenner, Doja Cat, and many others. However, it is the costumes donned by the reality television star and the singer-songwriter that garnered the attention of fashion enthusiasts and netizens across the globe.
Kylie Jenner in a lion-head dress
The American media personality shocked (quite literally) her fans and fashion police alike by opting for a ‘lion-head’ dress for Schiaparelli’s show on the first day of Paris Couture Week. Kylie Jenner wore a black gown with an attached extravagant faux lion head attached to the shoulder. The animal-inspired summer-spring collection by Schiaparelli marked the debut of designer Daniel Roseberry. Naomi Campbell, the renowned model walked on the ramp with an even bigger wolf-head attached to her gown, while Irina Shayk was seen on the runway with a lion-head dress similar to the one donned by Kylie Jenner.
Coming back to the American socialite’s Paris Couture Week look, Kylie Jenner styled the gown with a high ponytail with a side partition. She completed her look with minimal gold accessories and neutral, earthy-toned makeup. While a major group of netizens is trolling the reality show star for her outfit choice calling it an ‘attention-grabbing’ move, others are heaping praises on her for making a bold attempt.
Check out Kylie Jenner’s picture from Paris Couture Week below…
Doja Cat’s ‘Red’ look
The American singer-songwriter has left both fashion enthusiasts and her fans in shock, as she opted to paint herself in Red colour for the Schiaparelli show at the Paris Couture Week. Doja Cat was seen in a red outfit with consisted of a corseted bodice and a red beads-adorned skirt. Interestingly she styled her look by painting herself head-to-toe in red paint and decorating herself with red crystals. Doja Cat completed her look with a matching long red cape, red earrings, and heeled boots. The singer’s look for the Paris Couture Week has been receiving mixed responses from the fashion police and netizens.
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Her body found in a maize plantation with twisted neck and bloodied mouth
Deputy SG says corruption will be fought round-table conflict resolutions, not a revolution.
Traders blame county government of lacking disaster management strategies
Says she is not the complainant or a minor as alleged by DCI officials.
The last thing the county wants is wastage of its meagre resources.
He was intercepted in Kisumu on Friday by DCI officers.
Was issued last year after lobby sued on grounds of lack of public participation
Says Kisumu government did not do proper public participation
Some say governor be given time to regain his health.
Only factory in Migori faces closure as government plans privatization.
Give a seven-day notice ending on May 21.
Says he has no appetite for cow and goat meat.
He was away in Botswana on Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Committee duty during the incident.
Governor says he should be probed while still in office if agency believes he's a thief.
Governor angered by media reports he demeaned the anti-graft body and threatens to take action.
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Yes Equality response to the latest opinion polling on the Marriage Equality Referendum
16 May 2015
Grainne Healy Co-Director of the Yes Equality Campaign said
“The results of the Ipsos/MRBI opinion poll published in this morning’s Irish Times reflects the strong support for Marriage Equality which our canvassing groups have found at doorsteps throughout the country.
Our active nationwide campaign has been predicated upon some narrowing of the margin in favour of YES as polling day approached. We note that today’s poll confirms that this has occurred.
The result of this referendum will be determined by turnout on Friday next. We remain focused on the final stage of our campaign and on executing our plans for what will be the most extensive Get out the Vote operation ever put in place for an Irish referendum.
We are taking nothing for granted. Yes Equality volunteers in our 58 groups nationwide will have thousands more conversations with voters in the week ahead.
This referendum will only be passed if those in favour of marriage equality cast their ballot. We will work tirelessly in pursuit of every vote and in mobilising those who support marriage equality to the polls.”
Media Contact: Andrew Hyland, 087 9088 322


Sona Mohapatra is a well-known independent singer and songwriter. She is known for her outspoken beliefs in addition to her music, which keeps her in the spotlight. Her ability as an artist is reflected in the fact that she writes her own music. The words in the majority of Mohapatra’s songs are passionate, to say the least. She has also performed songs for numerous Bollywood films, with some of her most well-known songs being Bedardi Raja, Ambarsariya, and Naina.
On the occasion of her birthday, let us look at her top 5 songs of all time:
Sona is well-known for her distinct voice that can take over anyone’s heart. This love ballad with a Punjabi twist demonstrates her humorous mood, which distinguishes her singing from the others’. This love song was conceived, written, and sung with the greatest perfection, and was picturised in the movieFukrey.
The song Rupaiya was written for one of the segments of the TV show, Satyameva Jayate, which was about fairly big Indian weddings. Mohapatra sang this song well in her amazing voice while Ram Sampath masterfully crafted the song’s soundtrack, and Swanand Kirkkire composed strong lyrics to which any daughter may identify.
Coming from the movie Khoobsurat; this is considered to be one of her finest songs ever. Her voice was well suited to the Sonam Kapoor-Fawad Khan dynamic chemistry and is known to have touched the hearts of many.
Mohapatra seized the microphone once more to perform this song for another segment of Satyameva Jayate. The song was written for the episode about combating rape. This score’s music was composed by Ram Sampath, while the lyrics were written by Svati Chakravarty.
Played in the movie Delhi Belly,the song has a seductive feel to it but can make anyone come up to the dance floor. Mohapatra’s vocals give this seductive tune a whole different feel.


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My journey to becoming a Health & Happiness Coach began with my personal story. Starting in my teens, I began to struggle with my weight, my body image and self image and became obsessive about my eating. Even back then, I had a love-hate relationship with food. I really enjoyed food and developed an appreciation for different flavors early on. Yet, at the same time, I also bought into the mainstream belief that deprivation, starvation and willpower were my only options (boy, was I ever wrong). I tried every diet, each next “miracle” fad, I joined gyms and bootcamps, diet pills, weight loss support groups and even had diet meals delivered to my door. Most of the time, I’d lose some weight and then I’d gain it right back (and more), after buying all new clothes, of course. But why? Harsh self-criticism was a constant soundtrack in my head as I wondered, what was wrong with me? Was this my destiny?
If I could only lose the weight, THEN, I would be happy.
So I numbed-out and focused on my academic achievements where I had way more confidence. I attended Smith College, then went to law school and began my professional legal career with a vengeance. I practiced commercial litigation in big New York City firms for 13 years. My life looked perfect on paper. While I was successful in my professional life and my personal life (happily married with two amazing daughters), I was suffering privately. While pretending that everything was fine, the truth was that I felt like a mess – -depressed, obese, exhausted, my hair was falling out (and wouldn’t grow), I had constant sugar cravings, skin problems, digestive issues, energy slumps and even mood swings. I lived with the daily hopelessness of being miserable in my own body. I realized that I’d successfully fulfilled all of the roles in my life – – I was a lawyer, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend – – but who was I? Where was I? What did I want for my life? When (and how) would there be time and energy for my own needs to get met? Somehow, I got lost along the way (or so it seemed).
Then, after decades of living this way, finally, I felt a twinge of hope. When I turned 40, something shifted for me and the numbness gave way to determination. I knew I just needed to focus on what I wanted for my life and make it happen! I’d been dreaming of a life that made me truly happy and fulfilled (inside and out) and it was time for me to claim it. With this new attitude, I embarked upon personal mission to discover a new way of thinking about food, a new way of eating and a new way of living without struggle, punishing self-talk or the fears that held me back for so long. As the backdrop for these lifestyle changes was my crusade toward happiness, supporting my belief (at that time) that once I’d lose the weight I’d be happy. It kept my momentum going for many months as I watched the numbers on the scale consistently decrease and my clothes continuing to get looser.
Then, that magic moment happened when I saw that “ideal weight” on the scale – – could it be? I stepped on and off the scale a few times before I realized that I’d actually lost 75 pounds! But then, the bubble burst and tears welled up in my eyes as the realization hit – – I wasn’t one bit happier. . . but, how could this be?
And so began my personal journey into what would make me truly happy. I’ve had the pleasure of spending countless hours of self-study and formal education in the areas into holistic health, nutrition & lifestyle, psychology, personal development, self-help and beyond. It’s been a fun and wonderful journey so far.
Along the way, I’ve learned a tremendous amount about myself, my choices in my life (and what I wanted instead) and how to get out of my own way. Today, I’m feeling more vibrant, beautiful and happy than I ever thought possible (and I have a BIG imagination). I truly got my sparkle back! I’m living a beautiful, wholehearted and loving life and I’m overflowing with gratitude. The positive impact on my family and friends has been the icing on the cake for me. I started wondering . . . why are so many women suffering like I did? My life-changing experience sparked my passion to trade in my law career to become a Health & Happiness Coach.
So wherever you may be in your own life right now, chances are, I’ve been there myself and I can totally relate. If I can learn how to improve my health and self-care while while working and raising a family, so can you! Believe me, I understand firsthand the challenges of today’s stressful and active lifestyles. I get it! I live that life too. That’s why my approach is different! I keep it real and tailor it to your hopes and dreams mixed with whatever you have going on in your busy life! It’s easier than you think to get healthier, happier and livelier (without spending all day in the kitchen). I will teach you my secrets to making the time to take care of you (and I promise that everything and everyone will be better off too)! Your family will thrive! Did I mention that I love food and I love to cook meals that are delicious yet simple and nourishing at the same time. I’m full of food ideas and realistic solutions that work. And I love to make things fun!
You see, what I didn’t know then (but I’m happy to yell from the rooftops now) is that we all have lots of choices that will bring more love, joy and happiness into our lives but, sometimes, we just don’t see them. My mission is to help women reconnect to their beauty and happiness so they can be the happiest, most gorgeous expression of themselves and live wholeheartedly ever after. I am happy to be the messenger of hope and happiness (with some health, vitality and really good music sprinkled in).
I would love to hear about your hopes and dreams and what would make your life sparkle. If you’re ready to take that first step toward YOUR happiest, healthiest life, let’s talk! Contact me to schedule your FREE 30-Minute GET HAPPIER NOW Breakthrough Session by clicking HERE for my calendar.
Let’s make your dreams come true,
AMY GLASS, Esq., CHHC, HLC, CMTA, FDN
Empowering Women to Live Happily & Wholeheartedly Ever After!™

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In a suicide bombing in Kabul, the Afghan capital, on Monday, more than dozen Nepalese in a minibus to work died and eight people were injured the Afghan Ministry of Interior reported. As the New York Times writes, “the Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the attack” in the eastern part of Kabul.
Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, made this claims of the responsibility on Twitter and said the death toll for the bus bombing is 20 killed guards. Nepalese work as security guards at embassies and other foreign installations near Kabul. The Times says the attacker wear a vest of explosives, but officials said the episode is under investigation. Taliban claimed the second attack on Monday, where a detonated device exploded “40 paces from the council member’s home,” and wounded “a member of Kabul’s provincial council and two other people.”
Monday’s attacks were the first in the capital during the holy month of Ramadan, while the United Nations called for a cease-fire during this religious holiday, but Taliban rejected it.


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Are you seeking a custom solution to expand your motor-trade business premises? Are limitations on space hindering your business’s progress?
Imagine having a space perfectly tailored to your needs, reflecting your brand’s identity vividly. At Ace Autobody, Shanette Superior Space recently undertook a project that embodies this vision.
ACE Autobody offers a crash repair service and recently tasked us with manufacturing a bespoke insulated unit to expand their business, aligned with their branding colours – a striking combination of sleek black and vibrant sunflower yellow.
This unit was manufactured, featuring a shape tailored to seamlessly integrate with the existing concrete wall.
Additionally, it was designed to fit on the pre-existing concrete yard, which included a 100mm slope, thereby alleviating the need for the client to lay a new concrete base.
By having such a rapid install, we were able to minimise disruption to the rest of the project by allowing services to be installed immediately after installation of the unit.
Dimensions: Length 24m x Width 7.6m with 3.2m side walls
Slope: 4 degrees for optimal functionality
Material: Utilising KS 1000 RW sheets with 40mm insulation for superior durability and energy efficiency
Doors: A standout feature, the electric roller door measuring 3m x 2350cm in eye-catching sunflower yellow, seamlessly blending style with functionality.


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Transparency Market Research delivers key insights on the global fusion splicer market. In terms of revenue, the global fusion splicer market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of ~ 5.5% during the forecast period, owing to numerous factors, regarding which, TMR offers thorough insights and forecasts in its report on the global fusion splicer market.
Fusion splicing is a method whereby two fibers are fused together by an electric curve. Fusion splicing is the most commonly used splicing technique, as it offers low insertion loss and the maximum reflectance. Fusion splicing can be performed by using either one fiber at a time or a full ribbon of fibers at a time.
The increasing demand for high network bandwidths and various advantages offered by the fusion splicing technique are some of the primary factors driving the demand for fusion splicers across the globe. Service providers are increasingly deploying fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks, as residential and business clients are increasingly demanding high bandwidths in order to benefit from recent voice, information, and video technologies.
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The rising adoption of mobile computing devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables with new capacities and emergence of disruptive technologies are changing the use of bandwidth by changing the method by which users access a network. For its various purposes such as communication, intelligence, and surveillance, the military makes use of fiber optic networks. The demand for rugged and versatile fusion splicers is increasing rapidly for the installation, operation, and maintenance of these military fiber optic networks. Also, these splicers can be used in harsh environments. Moreover, the steady rise in Internet traffic and speed is resulting in increased bandwidth of fiber optic cabling. In the telecom industry, the need for increased network bandwidths functions as a driving factor for the demand for fusion splicers.
However, the high costs associated with fusion splicers are likely to adversely impact the global fusion splicer market during the forecast period.
Global Fusion Splicer Market: Prominent Regions
Asia Pacific is estimated to present prominent opportunities to the fusion splicer market during the forecast period. Extensive development of telecommunications and broadband networks in Asia Pacific has resulted in growth of the fiber optic industry in the region, fueling the demand for fusion splicers. This scenario has led to significant growth of the fusion splicer market in the region. Growth of the fusion splicer market can also be attributed to multiple projects by governments of countries in Asia Pacific, and several key players investing more in the upgrading and expanding of fiber optic networks, resulting in the increased adoption of fusion splicers. The fusion splicer market in North America is also anticipated to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to rapid growth of the telecommunication industry in the region. The fusion splicer markets in the Middle East and South America are expected to witness moderate growth in the near future.
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Key players operating in the global fusion splicer market are sharpening their competitive edges through close cooperation and collaboration in the areas of sales, marketing, and production. Manufacturers in the fusion splicer market are also expanding through organic methods, such as increasing production capacity, in order to meet the rising demand.
Global Fusion Splicer Market: Key Players
Key players operating in the global fusion splicer market are Fujikara Ltd., Sumitomo, Precision Rated Optics, Inno Instrument Inc., Corning Inc., Fiberfox, Signal Fire technology, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., China Electronics Technology Instruments Co Ltd., and Ilsintech Co., Ltd.

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Lady Bombers bounce back with league win
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers found the offense they had been missing in the first half with an 11-2 run to end the third quarter in storming to a 46-30 victory over the Marion Lady Patriots in 5A-East Conference play Tuesday night at The Hangar.
Kate Gilbert led all scorers with 15 points, while Anna Grace Foreman amassed 13 points, 19 rebounds, six blocked shots and two steals to lead the Lady Bombers, who were coming off a tough loss at Paragould on Friday. Mountain Home improved to 8-3 in the 5A-East with the victory.
The Lady Patriots were within 22-18 when the Lady Bombers closed the third quarter in strong fashion.
Leah Jackson canned a 3-pointer to give the hosts their first double-digit lead at 29-18, and after two Marion free throws, Foreman scored and Emma Martin added two foul shots for a 33-20 cushion.
Emily Payne buried a 3 to push the lead to 36-20 early in the fourth quarter, and the Lady Patriots could climb no closer than 13 the rest of the way.
Mountain Home made only 6-of-12 free throws in the fourth quarter, but 1 of 2 at the line by Addison Yates gave the Lady Bombers their biggest lead of the night at 46-28.
Joi Montgomery scored six to pace Marion, which dropped to 3-8 in league play.
Mountain Home jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead with the help of six points from Gilbert, but the offense for both teams slowed to a crawl for the rest of the half.
The Lady Bombers held a 10-6 lead going into the second quarter, where they built a 14-6 lead by holding Marion scoreless for the first 5:43 of the period.
It only took two shots to bring Marion back within two points as Jessica Robins and Taylor Little each hit 3-pointers to make it 14-12. The Lady Bombers held a 16-12 edge at the intermission.
LADY PATRIOTS (10-16, 3-8)
Montgomery 6, Little 5, Robinson 4, Robins 3, Sloan 2, Delaney 2, Henderson 2, Woodson 2, Neal 2, Holiman 2.
LADY BOMBERS (19-5, 8-3)
Gilbert 15, Foreman 13, Martin 7, Yates 5, Jackson 3, Payne 3.
MARION 6 6 8 10 — 30
MHHS 10 6 17 13 — 46
Mountain Home rallied from a double-digit deficit to within three in the first half, but the hosts could not duplicate the feat in the second half as defending state champion Marion pulled away.
Mountain Home junior Mat Jones picked up his second foul early in the game and sat until midway through the second period. Marion turned an 11-9 edge after one quarter into a 20-9 advantage.
The Patriots grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the first half alone, but Jones scored nine after returning to the game to keep the Bombers close. A layup by Wyatt Gilbert concluded an 11-3 run to bring the Bombers within 23-20, but Marion’s Timothy McDonald buried a 3 to end the half with a 26-20 advantage.
Mountain Home was within 32-27 after two free throws by Gilbert, but after Jones picked up his fourth foul on a charging call, Marion’s Jonathan Johnson scored and teammate Jayden Forrest buried a trey at the buzzer for a double-digit lead at 37-27.
The Bombers pulled as close as nine on three more occasions, but the visitors pulled away for the 16-point win.
PATRIOTS (12-12, 8-3)
Reeves 11, Boyce 11, Johnson 9, McDonald 6, J.Forrest 6, Waterford 5, Washington 5, R.Forrest 1.
BOMBERS (13-11, 4-7)
Jones 11, Gilbert 11, McGehee 6, Tabor 5, Crawford 5.
MARION 11 15 11 17 — 54
MHHS 9 11 7 11 — 38


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Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill joined Santa Claus and his nine reindeer on Thursday at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane to announce that they have received a clean bill of health and are cleared for takeoff on Dec. 24.
“Not everyone knows what takes place behind the scenes to allow Santa and his nine reindeer to take flight on Christmas Eve,” said Redding. “Thanks to Dr. Brightbill, his counterpart in the North Pole, and Santa’s due diligence, we can expect gifts under the tree Christmas morning.”
The reindeer, answering to the names of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, and Rudolph, received clearance to fly to Pennsylvania from Dr. Robert F. Gerlach, Alaska’s state veterinarian. This Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and Permit to Ship allows them to fly from rooftop to rooftop in Pa. for the purpose of toy delivery.
“I’m grateful to Dr. Gerlach for his inspection of these reindeer,” said Dr. Brightbill, Pennsylvania’s state veterinarian. “According to their certificates, despite one’s glaringly red nose and their magical ability to fly, word is that they’re in extraordinary health!”
Such certificates are required as an assurance that contagious diseases are not carried across state lines. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture veterinarians supply these certifications for animals residing in PA before they’re transported across state lines.
To learn more about the department’s efforts to protect animal health, visit agriculture.pa.gov.


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Not Exactly Love
Thirteen-year-old Leda Johnson suffers from a secret and severe case of semi-requited love—meaning she has a friend who is a boy but not her boyfriend, but she wishes he was. With “Rolling and Rocking,” St. Luke’s first annual Valentine’s Day roller skating party, rapidly approaching, Leda wonders what will come of her unspoken dream and the mysterious cat that has suddenly appeared on their deck.
Author: Devin Brown
Themes: Significance of the Ordinary, Friendship, Destiny
Suggested Reading Level: 10-14
What's in this Book? First Crushes, Friendship, Christian & Bible Content