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Mac and Cheese with Crispy Parmesan-Phyllo Crust
It may be frigid outside, but our hearts are warm, thanks to recipe developer Erin McDowell’s mac and cheese with crispy Parmesan-phyllo crust. The decadent, cheesy pasta is just waiting to emerge from that gorgeous blanket of phyllo rosettes.
“Sometimes when mac and cheese has a crispy topping like bread crumbs, there’s either so much of it and it’s dry, or there’s not enough,” McDowell says. “With all the layers of phyllo, you feel like you’re getting enough topping, but it doesn’t dry out.”
To really impress, McDowell rolled the phyllo into really beautiful (but easy to execute) rosettes, but for an easier take, after you make the layers, you could just put the whole thing on top and bake it that way.
“Every layer of phyllo is brushed with butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese,” she continues, “so it gets crispy on the top but almost stays soft in the center, and as you go to eat it, the phyllo crumbles in the same way a garlicky bread crumb would but stays moist and absorbs the flavor of the cheese as well.”
Is it weird that we want to marry this dish?
Mac and Cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 sweet onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 pound dry bite-size pasta, like elbow macaroni or small shells
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 sheets (about 14 by 18 inches each) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Finely grated Parmesan cheese, as needed
1. Make the Mac and Cheese: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
2. Add the flour to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Add the milk gradually, whisking to incorporate, then stir in the cream. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, or according to the package’s instructions. Drain well.
4. Put the sauce back on the stove over medium-low heat. Stir in the cheese until it melts, then season with salt, pepper, paprika and mustard. Remove from the heat and stir in the pasta
5. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set the dish aside while you prepare the crust.
6. Make the Phyllo Crust: Unfold the phyllo sheets and cover them with a damp towel. Have ready the melted butter and a pastry brush.
7. Place a sheet of phyllo on your work surface (keep the remaining sheets covered so they don’t dry out) and brush it all over with butter. Grate Parmesan cheese lightly over the whole piece of phyllo.
8. Place another piece of phyllo on top. Brush with butter all over and sprinkle with more Parmesan. Repeat with 2 more pieces of phyllo. Working across the long side, cut the phyllo into ½-inch strips, then roll each strip into a rosette and place it on top of the mac and cheese.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the remaining 12 sheets of phyllo, placing the rosettes on the mac and cheese until it’s completely covered.
10. Transfer to the oven and bake until the crust is evenly golden brown, and the mac and cheese sauce bubbles up at the edges, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Note: For a simpler crust, you can simply lay the strips of phyllo over the mac and cheese with the layers facing up (instead of making rosettes), until it’s completely covered.
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Baked Spaghetti with Chorizo, Pepper, Eggs & Mozzarella
Serves 2 Total Time 27 mins
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- 250g spaghetti
- 130g chorizo picante , skin removed and chopped
- 7 vine tomatoes, quartered, deseeded and chopped
- 1 Romano pepper, deseeded and cut into strips
- 200g mozzarella, drained and torn into pieces
- 100ml chicken stock
- 2 eggs
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
- 4 bay leaves, fresh
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1tsp oregano
- 1 large handful pecorino, (or parmesan) to finish
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and bring a saucepan of water to the boil ready for the spaghetti. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan, then add the garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes and pepper. Season, cover and saute over a low heat for 6-8 minutes.
- Uncover, turn up the heat and add the chorizo, paprika, and most of the oregano, sauteing for 3 minutes. Add the stock, stir, then remove from the heat.
- Cook the spaghetti in the pan of boiling water until al dente (6-7 minutes, depending on the brand). Drain and add to the sauteed mixture. Toss everything together nicely and spoon into two small ovenproof dishes. Make a well in the middle of each dish, gently crack an egg into the centre and pop the dishes in the oven. Cook for 12 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.
- Remove from the oven and top with the mozzarella, some black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and the pecorino, if you’re using it.

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It depends on how you define martial art. Traditionally, martial arts are thought of as being combat systems of Chinese, Japanese or East Asian origin that were conceived for military training and warfare purposes. Under that definition, western boxing is not a martial art.
However, according to wikipedia, the term martial arts originated in European culture and is a reference to the Roman god Mars, who is the god of war. We know that boxing was one of the original sports practiced in the ancient Olympic games, and it was a fixture in Roman culture as well. And apparently, boxing training was at least somewhat incorporated in Greco-Roman military training, especially in Spartan culture.
So, according to that information, it would be considered a martial art and perhaps the oldest martial art in the world aside from Greco-Roman wrestling. Either way, it’s a combat system that requires intense dedication and decades to develop and master its skills. In this way, it’s no different than Judo, Karate, Muay Thai or any other martial art.
Still, I don’t think most boxers would consider it to be a martial art. There isn’t much spiritual or cultural aspects that are attached to boxing training that you see in other martial arts. Maybe someone like Manny Pacquaio or Naoya Inoue would disagree with that.

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Breast pathology is arguably considered the most challenging and controversial area of diagnostic pathology. Many gradations of normal, pre-cancerous, and cancerous conditions are often indistinguishable, making a clear-cut diagnosis very difficult and often a cause for intense debate. This latest book in the Cambridge Illustrated Surgical Pathology series comprehensively covers all methods utilized by pathologists to accurately diagnose diseases affecting the breast. Malignant tumors are the predominant focus, but a full spectrum of inflammatory disorders and hyperplasias is also covered in detail, and the book uniquely shows the progression of disease states from incipient to advanced. Findings are diagnosed not only through the light microscope but also through genetic, molecular, and immunologic modalities; the text additionally includes the interpretation of cytologic specimens as an important diagnostic modality in breast pathology. The book is highly illustrated, with more than 300 color photomicrographs, and accompanied by a CD-ROM of all images in downloadable format.
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Durban - Four suspects, allegedly linked to an armed robbery in Bergville, were arrested following a high-speed chase on the N3 freeway yesterday.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane, said a 72-year-old man and his family members were accosted by armed men who were dressed as police and officials from the South African Revenue Services earlier in the day.
"They were tied up while the suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the safe as well as two hand guns," said Zwane.
He said members of the Pietermaritzburg Flying Squad and K9 Unit were following up information when they made a breakthrough.
"A description of the two vehicles used by the suspects were circulated to all police vehicles in the vicinity and on the escape routes from the crime scene.
"While the police officers were patrolling along N3 freeway outside Pietermaritzburg, they spotted the two vehicles. A vehicle chase ensued and one vehicle with three occupants was stopped along the N3 freeway."
Zwane said police seized a large amount of cash, blue lights, bullet proof vests, police uniform, an unlicensed 9mm pistol and other exhibits were seized and arrested the three men.
The second vehicle with one occupant was stopped along the Camperdown turn-off.
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Documents, Photographs, and Artifacts
Documents as Data Using a Zen Approach A Zen approach to documents, photographs, and artifacts encompasses consciousness, compassion, and creativity, as with any written word. Continuing with the frame of contemplative qualitative inquiry described in earlier chapters, we adjust to the document before us just as we would an interview transcript. I see documents, photographs, and any kind of artifacts as texts. They augment every story, interview, and observation and may actually serve to punctuate the meaning of a qualitative research project. I approach them as I would an interview transcript, for example. The same guidelines apply to using documents as to using interview transcripts and observational notes, and include the following.

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Gardai have sent a warning to motorists not to go near the Sally Gap and to listen to them when they say it's impassible.
So far the roads policing unit has had to rescue 15 people including a coach as the snowy conditions have made it too treacherous to drive on.
The popular Co Wicklow spot regularly has regularly had issues with motorists trying to brave it when the weather is too bad.
Gardai said: "Believe us when we say Sally Gap is impassable. Wicklow RPU to the rescue for a family and a tri-axle coach.
"Road has a 7.5 tonne limit. 15 passengers had to be rescued. Remember the Sally Gap is Impassable."
And yesterday, the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team along with the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team were called on to help several on upland roads in Wicklow amid the worsening wintry weather.
The incidents occurred on the R759 and R115 that cross the Sally Gap and the L2083 between Laragh and Glenmalure.
They said in a statement last night: "The Sally Gap is impassable due to icy road conditions. People are being advised to stay away from the area.
"Gardaí, along with Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Teams and Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team have evacuated stranded motorists this evening, bringing them to safety in mountain rescue 4x4 vehicles.
"Conditions in the area are extremely hazardous, with widespread sheet ice and almost no snow on the ground."
AA Roadwatch has said that both roads through the Sally Gap remain closed this evening due to "treacherous conditions".
Met Eireann say the cooler spells will continue through the week - and have warned that wintry conditions will be especially prevalent on high ground.
They said: "Tonight, further showers in the West and North, some wintry, especially on high ground. Mainly dry elsewhere. Cold with a widespread frost, icy patches and some freezing fog patches. Lowest temperatures of 0 to minus 3 degrees as winds fall light.
"Tomorrow will be a mainly dry day with sunny spells and temperatures of between 3 and 7 degrees at best with light winds. The odd shower may still affect some Atlantic coastal parts, and fog may linger in places."
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Talking to media on the sidelines of the 2016 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Stefan Schaller, the president and CEO of BMW Motorrad, confirmed that the BMW G310R entry level naked sportsbike is all set to be launched in India in October.
The motorcycle which will be made at TVS Motor Co’s new assembly line within its Hosur plant is reported to be sold through BMW Motorrad’s outlets in the country. The German two-wheeler maker is expected to reveal its plans to set up more outlets in top Indian cities at the time of launching the G310R.
Developed as a part of technology cooperation agreement with TVS, BMW was responsible for R&D while TVS’ job is to manufacture the product for global consumption, ensuring a low-cost structure and high quality. A TVS version of the product which was previewed by the fully faired Akula 310 concept is also in the works.
The BMW G310R is powered by a 313 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine which is capable of 34 PS and 28 Nm of torque. The brand new engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Also read – BMW G310R to be locally assembled in Brazil
The most affordable Beemer targets budding riders as well as experienced ones. BMW is hoping that TVS’ advantage of frugal manufacturing would give it a competitive edge when it comes to taking on the compact sportsbikes such as the KTM Duke 390, Kawasaki Z300, Honda CB300F, etc., globally.


Sony to launch 'most ambitious' campaign for the Xperia Z
Sony is to launch a major international integrated campaign to promote the range of Sony features, from the Sony Walkman, through the PlayStation to cameras, to the new Xperia Z smartphone.
The campaign, created by McCann London, will use TV, print, digital, outdoor and retail activity in more than 20 markets to highlight how the new handset captures the range of Sony technology.
The TV ad begins with a recap of Sony products: people watching the moon landing on a Sony TV; women rollerblading and listening to an original Sony Walkman; a man using a Sony Handycam to capture the fall of the Berlin Wall, and children playing the first Sony PlayStation model.
The ad then ends with a couple of travellers at the Holi festival in India, known for its explosion of paint power and water – perfect conditions to show off the phone’s water and dust resistant qualities.
A spokeswoman for Sony declined to comment on the media value of the campaign, but said it was the "most ambitious marketing campaign yet" for the Xperia brand.
The TV spot was directed by Tarsem Singh and is set to David Bowie’s ‘Sound and Vision’, which was specially remixed for the spot by Sonjay Prabhakar. The media agency is PHD.
Steve Walker, chief marketing officer at Sony Mobile, said: "The launch of our new flagship Xperia Z smartphone marks a milestone as it truly brings together the innovative Sony technology, entertainment and connected experiences into a single device."
Other marketing channels will be used to promote the specific features of the phone, including the HD display, an HDR camera that can take pictures in any light, one-touch sharing functionality, and water/dust resistance.
Rob Doubal, executive creative director for McCann London, said: "There aren't many brands that can leverage such emotion in people's lives. It's been great working with Sony, Tarsem and Bowie to bring to life all that the Xperia Z offers. It's a big moment in the mobile world."
Chloe Grindle and Thomas Ilum wrote the campaign, with art direction by Michael Thomason Zoe Sys Vogelius.
The ad was launched yesterday at Mobile World Congress.
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
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Get ready to enjoy this awesome mobile title of The Dark Book, as you embark on your ultimate RPG journeys and have fun with the hack ‘n’ slash actions.
For those of you who are interested in the classic RPG and adventure games on PCs, you’ll definitely find The Dark Book being a great mobile title to enjoy on your Android devices. Have no troubles enjoying this fun and exciting game of RPG adventures, where you join the little skeleton man in his many incredible quests and thrilling actions.
Embark on your many journeys through the lands of Morghoth, as you explore the various locations and engage in endless battles. Take on missions and quests to unveil the many mysteries and follow your many adventures. Have fun playing through the captivating and exciting in-game storyline, which will always keep you hooked to the entire experience.
Find out more about this awesome mobile tool from Michele Salvatore Bunnetto and all of its amazing feature with our comprehensive reviews.
Here in The Dark Book, Android gamers will find themselves exploring the strange land of Morghoth where the goblins, orcs, monsters, and other dark creatures inhabit. However, they aren’t the bad guys here. In fact, the creatures are no different from human beings. It’s just that they’ve already dead.
Recently, the land of darkness has been trucked by dreadful news, as the Dark Book is now being released into the world. With its incredible powers and unbelievable abilities, the book could create chaos and even bring about the destruction of the world if it falls into the wrong hand.
So, it’s time for you to join our little skeleton hero in his journeys through the lands of Morghoth and attempt to retrieve the book. Or at least to prevent others from doing harm to the world using it. Have fun exploring the massive in-game worlds with interesting locations and fun adventures that you can have.
Join our hero in exciting quests and thrilling challenges, as he slowly uncovers the mysteries and gets closer to saving the world. Begin your journey in a distant town, as you try to make it through the vast landscapes and go through many challenges to locate the book.
Feel free to explore the massive in-game world, take on missions, engage in awesome battles, meet friends and enemies. Power up our hero by leveling up and providing him with better stats and equipment. All of which will keep you hooked to your RPG adventures.
Here are all the exciting features that the app has to offer:
For those of you who are interested, you can now enjoy the addictive hack ‘n’ slash elements in The Dark Book, which will make the in-game actions a lot more fun and exciting. Have no troubles controlling your characters and engaging epic battles whenever you want. Make uses of incredible skill moves, enjoy epic skill animations, enable awesome attacks, the list goes on. Here, the awesome hack ‘n’ slash title will allow you to have absolute fun with the game.
Here in The Dark Book, Android gamers will have their chances to enjoy the authentic RPG elements in the game, which will allow them to enjoy the most amazing PvE and RPG experiences. Have no troubles exploring the vast landscapes with awesome snow mountains, jungles, dungeons, caves, and many other locations, each having its own settings and many unique enemies that you have to go against.
Plus, the different enemies will have their unique fighting mechanics, which will keep you fully hooked to the action gameplay and enjoy your hack ‘n’ slash actions a lot more. Feel free to approach the game differently and come up with your own tactics when dealing with different enemies. Take on multiple quests with different objectives and in-game adventures. Complete them to earn yourself many rewards and loot.
Explore the many magic weapons and cool gears that you can equip on our little skeleton soldier to provide him with amazing attributes and better stats. Unlock amazing skills and abilities so you can have more fun playing the action game.
Feel free to explore the interesting in-game world with intuitive touch controls and customizable settings, so you can enjoy your in-game interactions to the fullest. Have no troubles using the support joystick to freely move and navigate around the map. Or you can connect to your external keyboard and mouse to have more fun playing the game in your PC mode.
For those of you who are interested, you can now freely adjust the map and camera settings in The Dark Book, to have the most amazing in-game experiences. Here, the game provides you with many different options to further customize your gameplay. And with the multiple map settings, you know that you’ll be able to enjoy the game in your own ways.
To make the game more interesting, The Dark Book offers its amazing storyline with captivating adventures and story-driven missions to always keep you hooked to the gameplay. Together with exciting actions, you’ll also get to enjoy the interesting stories which will take you through the multiple quests and in-game experiences.
Have no troubles exploring the main and side quests with unique objectives and fun adventures. Enjoy interacting with the unique and hilarious characters. And most importantly, the engaging stories with cool twists and interesting turns of events will keep you hooked to the game for hours on end.
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Utah Enacts Pro-Life Bill Barring Abortion Clinics
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a pro-life bill into law on Wednesday, barring abortion clinics from acquiring new licenses and banning abortions after 18 weeks in clinics as of 2024. This marks a significant step in upholding Utah’s long-standing tradition of protecting the unborn and respecting the democratic will of the state’s citizens.
The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee (R), is a response to the end of Roe v. Wade last June and aims to strike a balance between protecting innocent life and safeguarding women who experience rare and dangerous circumstances. It was passed in both the Utah House and Senate along party lines.
The legislation requires that within the 18-week window, abortions must be performed in a hospital, with limited exceptions. The bill also prohibits licensing abortion clinics after May 2, 2023, and bans abortions at health clinics starting January 1, 2024.
Additionally, the bill provides that inducing or performing an abortion contrary to statutory requirements is unethical conduct for licensed healthcare providers. It requires physicians to give notice of the availability of perinatal hospice and perinatal palliative care services as alternatives to abortion in cases of lethal fetal anomaly diagnosis.
Despite the clear democratic mandate, Planned Parenthood in Utah, which runs three out of the four abortion clinics in the state, has intimated that it might find a way to avoid the new law. Karrie Galloway, CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, stated that her organization is “exploring all options to preserve access to abortion in Utah ahead of HB 467′s effective date on May 3.”
Critics argue that moving abortions to facilities that meet the state’s definition of a “hospital” will likely raise the cost of accessing an abortion in Utah. However, proponents of the bill emphasize that the legislation aims to protect the health of the mother and the unborn child.
According to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted in January, 46% of Utahns believe abortion should only be legal in cases of rape, incest, or threats to the mother’s health. Only 18% of respondents suggested that abortion should be legal in all cases. These results demonstrate that the majority of Utah’s citizens do not support abortion and are in favor of the new legislation.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Utah, which has also expressed concerns about the legislation, will be looking for possible constitutional violations in the laws. Brittney Nystrom, the executive director of the ACLU of Utah, stated that her organization would closely examine laws restricting individual rights and freedoms before deciding whether to challenge them in court.
Despite legal challenges, the Utah Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Statistics reported a downward trend in abortions in the state. In 1990, the number of abortions performed in Utah was 4,796, while in 2020, the number was 2,362. This decline in abortions, even as Utah’s population continues to grow, signifies the state is shifting to an even more pro-life position.


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West Oso hangs on against Sinton, stays in 31-4A title hunt
West Oso's district title hopes are alive and well this season.
The Bears boys basketball team certainly pushed the envelope concerning that Tuesday night by rallying in the final two minutes for a thrilling 53-51 victory over visiting Sinton.
Short-handed West Oso (20-9, 11-1 in District 31-4A) erased a five-point lead within the final two minutes of play by scoring the final seven points to stun the Pirates (15-10, 8-4).
The Bears remained no worse than tied with Beeville for the District 31-4A lead with two district games remaining this season.
West Oso was without two of its starters Tuesday night. Bears coach Karl Turk said they didn't play because of team disciplinary reasons.
The Bears have won ten consecutive games since having their 117-game district winning streak snapped by Beeville, 64-47, last month. That includes the Bears' 70-63 road victory over the Trojans, which helped them to avenge that previous district loss.
Jibril Sharif scored the final four points of the game — all on layups — to give West Oso its second straight comeback victory over Sinton. Sharif's layup with two seconds remaining proved to be the game-winner.
Creighton Avery's fifth 3-pointer of the game helped West Oso cut into what was a 51-46 deficit.
Sharif followed with a steal and layup just seconds later to knot the game at 51.
The Pirates turned the ball over again on their next possession, which set up Sharif's eventual game-winning shot in the closing seconds.
Avery tallied 11 of his team-best 18 points in the second half. Sharif finished with 14 points, including nine of those in the second half.
Avery and Sharif also combined for seven of West Oso's nine 3-pointers in the game.
Sinton's Fernando Ramirez scored 15 of his game-high 26 points in the first half.
WEST OSO 53, SINTON 51
Sinton 6 22 9 14—51
West Oso 17 9 13 14—53
Sinton — Fernando Ramirez 26, Kameron Castillo 6, Colt Gorman 5, Andrew McGowan 8, Mark Villarreal 6, Cameron Culver 2.
West Oso — Jibril Sharif 14, Creighton Avery 18, Kwamin Huff 6, Jamarri Hines 3, Clyde Coleman 9, Jarrell Clark 3.
3-pointers — Sinton, Castillo 2, Ramirez 2. West Oso, Avery 5, Sharif 2, Clark 1, Coleman 1.
JV — Sinton 46, West Oso 44.
Freshman — West Oso won.
Records — Sinton, 15-10, 8-4 in District 31-4A. West Oso, 20-9, 11-1 in District 31-4A.


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Hacking big data — there’s never been a better time
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While the term “data science” has been around since the 1960s, it’s only in the last 10 years that the job of data scientist has emerged as “the sexiest job of the 21st century” (according to the Harvard Business Review at least).
Today, all of our major universities offer data science courses, and job-finding websites show hundreds of open positions looking for staff with these skills.
In addition, recent advances in easy-to-use software tools for data analysis and visualisation have now been joined by widely available, often open source, machine learning toolkits.
And while Google AlphaGo has now retired, having humiliated humankind by beating our greatest Go player, artificial intelligence systems are increasingly delivering results that seem so futuristic they could be described as magic.
Why should we care about data?
Consider the role of data in a broader context: with the traditional business model of old media, where journalism was funded by the “rivers of gold” provided by classified advertising, more or less gone, we’re increasingly witnessing global events such as the US political win influenced and supported by the spouting of “alternative facts”.
We can no longer challenge such events by simply rejecting news or information as “fake news”; we need to base our arguments on data.
In many instances, that data comes from government. Thankfully, here in Australia, we have a strong culture of open government that continues to be supported by our political leaders and senior public servants.
At this year’s GovHack event, running this weekend, contestants will get an opportunity to make creative use of available government data. The benefits of initiatives like this are twofold: by publicly creating knowledge out of data, government gets encouraged to make more data available in the future, while simultaneously getting feedback on the format and usefulness of existing data.
Better yet, in many instances, contestants are going on to commercialise their projects and taking new skills back to their workplaces.
Startups that found a break in hacking data
Participation in hackathons, such as GovHack, can be a launching pad for a highly sought after career, with participants developing valuable skills and providing key insights about life in Australia.
Here’s some examples:
• “Rain Parrot”, a prize winner from 2014, is still going strong and is regularly the top paid weather app in the Apple App Store;
• Chamonix, which has won three GovHack awards, has developed Healthi, which is used by more than 1000 consumers and health professionals. It’s an idea that originated when the Australian Government opened a digital portal for third party providers to connect to the My Health Record System; and
• The Sydney Citizen Journalism Meetup was founded to lobby for better data after Rosie Williams created the first ever implementation of a searchable federal budget, which was inspired by an early GovHack project called theopenbudget.org.
This is part of a 12-part series on hackathons that SmartCompany is publishing in association with GovHack.
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Victor Osimhen Makes Headline Again For Another Disturbing Reason at Napoli
- Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian striker who is currently playing for Italian side Napoli joining from Lille
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- The Nigerian has scored one goal for Napoli this season against Verona and he is looking forward to net more
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly been ranked as the most aggressive player at Italian giants Napoli and this will not come as a welcome development for his fans.
Napoli have began their campaign this season in the new season on an impressive note with Victor Osimhen scoring in the encounter against Verona.
The home fans even made some racist chants against the Nigerian striker, but Victor Osimhen did not allow that to weigh him down in the tough encounter.
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Former Super Eagles Star Speaks for the First Time, Reveals Why His Mother Gave Him As Lucky Charm
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Nigerian international Efe Sodje finally spoke about wearing a bandana while he played football professionally.
Sodje, who played as a defender for Nigeria between 2000 and 2004, is famous for tying a scarf on his head while in action.
In a chat with Peter Akinbo of Nigerian outlet Punch, the 49-year-old narrated how he ended up wearing a bandana, saying it originated from his mother.
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Conte, who captained the Serie A side during the game, had more than enough to handle as Okocha delivered a masterclass throughout 90 minutes.
Although it was Juventus who won the game inside the famous Ulker Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium 1-0, the Nigerian international stood out.


President Trump has just signed into law a massive new round of COVID-19 relief. What exactly does the second stimulus bill mean for you and your money?
Whether you’re currently working, how much you earn, or if you own or rent your home, all will affect how the new stimulus will impact you. So, we break it down for you.
Who gets a check
You’re eligible to receive a $600 one-time payment if your 2019 reported income was $75,000 or less. Couples who reported an adjusted gross income up to $150,000 will receive $1,200 (the income limit per couple is $112,500 for the highest earner or the head of the household). Those eligible for relief who have dependent children will also get $600 per child. So, a family of four (a couple and two children) meeting the income threshold would see $2,400.
The second stimulus bill gives weekly $300 supplemental unemployment insurance, known as Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, on top of other unemployment benefits for 11 weeks, through March 14. (The CARES Act provided $600 in supplemental unemployment compensation, which expired July 31.)
If you rent
In a major bit of relief to many Americans, the new law extends the moratorium on evictions that was supposed to expire on December 31. The new expiration date is Jan. 31. Rental assistance is available for households earning less than 80% of the local median income, with priority given to households below 50% of median income or where one or more people have been unemployed for 90 or more days.
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If you own your own home
The Federal Housing Administration extended the deadline to request an initial COVID-19 forbearance to Feb. 28, 2021. The new deadline applies to single-family mortgages insured by the FHA. The bill also extends the moratorium on foreclosures and evictions through Feb. 28 for single-family FHA-insured loans.
If you run a small business
Nearly $300 billion dollars in the new stimulus package is to renew the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided “forgivable” loans to qualified small businesses. The new law also expands eligibility for PPP loans to more businesses and other industries, such as newspapers and TV stations. In addition, the package provides grants through the U.S. Small Business Administration for eligible entertainment venues that can demonstrate a 25% reduction in revenue.
The passage of the new law came much later than most Americans had hoped. However, it will provide some much-needed relief as we enter the New Year.
How do you think the second stimulus bill will impact you? Please reply using the comments below.


Iranian President Urges Muslim Unity against Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi praised Syria for being at the forefront of the battle against the Zionist regime, stressing the need for unity among the Muslim nations against the Israeli activities.
“Syria is on the front line of the fight against the Zionist regime and the unity of Islamic countries and nations is necessary to counter the actions of this regime,” President Raisi said at a meeting with General Ali Mamlouk, the head of the Syrian National Security Bureau, held in Tehran on Monday.
He also warned that the arrogant powers’ hostility against the nations of the region has not diminished, adding, “The United States seeks to continue the security and economic problems it has created for Syria in a different way.”
Lauding the resistance of the Syrian people against terrorist groups, the president stressed the need to deepen the bilateral relations between Iran and Syria in all aspects. “The alliance between the two nations is inseparable.”
He also emphasized the importance of economic cooperation between the two countries, adding, “The existing obstacles to the expansion of economic relations must be removed and, finally, the current strategic relations between the two countries must be developed.”
For his part, the Syrian official expressed gratitude to Iran for its supports for the Syrian people, noting, “We will never forget Iran’s support for Syria in confronting the terrorists.”
“Syria is vigilant about the action of some Arab countries to normalize relations with the Zionist regime,” Mamlouk added, the Iranian president’s website reported.


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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
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Sequel Finds Katniss Forced To Compete In Another Death Match
Despite only being introduced in 2008, The Hunger Games trilogy has so captured the collective imagination of kids the world over that it has already eclipsed Harry Potter as the best-selling children’s book series of all time. Suzanne Collins’ post-apocalyptic adventure is set in Panem, a disturbing dystopia marked by the brutal subjugation of the overwhelmingly poor majority by the very powerful, privileged few.
In the first installment, heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) grudgingly participated in a winner-take-all death match against other teens, each representing his or her home district. Known as the Hunger Games, the annual competition is staged as entertainment ostensibly designed to distract the masses from their pitiful plight.
Wise beyond her years, underdog Katniss emerged triumphant at the end of the first episode by virtue of a combination of craftiness, compassion and her skills as an archer. However, she did break a cardinal rule by sparing the life of her co-winner, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), her friend and male counterpart from District 12.
At the second installment’s point of departure, we find the pair embarking on a government-sponsored victory tour around the country. However, when their speeches stir up revolutionary fervor in the crowds, a vindictive President Snow (Donald Sutherland) breaks a promise by drafting them to take part in the Quarter Quell, a tournament of champions comprised entirely of former Hunger Games winners.
So, it’s not long before they’re back in training for another free-for-all, this time engaging elite opponents blessed with gifts ranging from fang-like teeth to uncanny intuition to chameleon-like camouflage to the ability to harness electricity. Each of the entrants, known as tributes, is introduced by Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci), the festivities’ unctuous master of ceremonies.
Once the pomp and circumstance of the decadent opening ritual are out of the way, the relatively gruesome main event begins. Allegiances are forged, and bargains are made, followed by literal and figurative backstabbing in a desperate contest which ultimately mandates a cruel betrayal of any loyalties.
For all its frenetic action, this uneventful installment nevertheless suffers slightly from a classic case of inbetweenie-itis, since it basically serves as a bridge to the trilogy’s exciting conclusion. A water-treading sequel that achieves its goal of satiating the fans’ bloodlust while whetting their appetite for the franchise’s grand finale.
Very Good (3 stars)
Running time: 146 minutes
Rated PG for menacing, mature themes and mild epithets
Jennifer Hudson Steals Show In Screen Adaptation Of Langston Hughes Musical
Naima (Jennifer Hudson) is a single mom struggling to pay the rent on the apartment she shares with son Langston (Jacob Latimore), 15, who’s the same age she was when she had him. Back then, she was as headstrong as he is now, which explains why she ran away from a good home in Harlem to raise him alone in Baltimore.
Today, upon receiving an eviction notice, cash-strapped Naima reluctantly sends the rebellious adolescent in need of a father figure to New York to live with her parents, Aretha (Angela Bassett) and Reverend Cornell Cobbs (Forest Whitaker), prominent members of the black community. But Langston lands in trouble even before they have a chance to pick him up at the bus station, so they end up having to bail him out of jail.
Is it too late for anyone to make a difference in the rebellious juvenile delinquent’s life? Can the Cobbs mend the fractured relationship with their long-estranged daughter? Will Langston belatedly bond with the absentee father he’s never known?
These are the pivotal questions raised in Black Nativity, a modern morality play based on the Langston Hughes musical of the same name. Adapted and directed by Kasi Lemmons (Eve’s Bayou), the film features an engaging soundtrack sprinkled with evocative onscreen performances by cast members including Mary J. Blige, Nas and Tyrese, though all pale in comparison to those by Jennifer Hudson.
Fair warning to theatergoers ordinarily operating on CPT: Don’t take the risk of arriving too late to catch the incomparable diva’s unforgettable opener, “Test Of Faith,” a showstopper every bit as memorable as her heartfelt rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” as Effie in Dreamgirls.
A moving parable as memorable for its music as for its moving message about the importance of faith and family.
Excellent (4 stars)
Running time: 93 minutes
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Frozen (PG for action and mild rude humor) Disney animated adventure about a fearless princess (Kristen Bell) who embarks on an epic journey with a gruff mountain man (Josh Gad) in order to reverse the curse of eternal winter accidentally inflicted upon the kingdom by her queen-to-be sister (Idina Menzel) with cryogenic powers. Voice cast includes Ciaran Hinds, Jonathan Groff and Edie McClurg.
Homefront (R for graphic violence, drug use, pervasive profanity and brief sexuality) Sly Stallone wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of the Chuck Logan novel of the same name about a DEA agent (Jason Statham) who retires to a quiet town for the sake of his family only to have their lives turned upside down by a ruthless meth dealer (James Franco). With Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Izabela Vidovic and Omar Benson Miller.
Oldboy (R for nudity, profanity, graphic sexuality, brutal violence and disturbing images) Spike Lee directed this remake of the Korean revenge thriller revolving around an advertising exec’s (Josh Brolin) quest for vengeance after being kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years. With Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley and Michael Imperioli.
Bullett Raja (Unrated) Saif Ali Khan stars in the title role of this action adventure, set in the Hindi heartland, about a mild-mannered Average Joe’s transformation into an anti-establishment outlaw in response to India’s corruption. With Raj Babbar, Gulshan Grover and Vidyut Jamwal.
Caught In The Web (Unrated) Cultural evolution drama about a young Chinese woman (Yuanyuan Gao) who’s ostracized after a cell phone video of her failing to yield her bus seat to a senior citizen goes viral. Co-starring Chen Yao, Mark Chao and Xueqi Wang. (In Mandarin with subtitles)
The End Of Time (Unrated) Tick-tock documentary exploring our perception of the elusive subject of time.
Journey To The South Pacific (G) Eco-documentary, narrated by Cate Blanchett, advocating the preservation of such undersea creatures as whale sharks and giant rays.
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (PG-13 for sexuality, intense violence, disturbing images and brief profanity) Epic biopic based on the autobiography of Nelson Mandela (Idris Elba) chronicling the South African leader’s transition from outlawed freedom fighter to political prisoner to president. With Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge and Riaad Moosa. (In English, Afrikaans and Xhosa with subtitles)
Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey (Unrated) Daryl Hannah narrates this climate change documentary lamenting the melting of the Himalayan glacial region as a consequence of global warming.
The Punk Singer (Unrated) Retrospective rockumentary revisiting the 20-year career of activist and musical pioneer Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the band Bikini Kill. Featuring commentary by Joan Jett, Kim Gordon and Carrie Brownstein.
Reaching For The Moon (Unrated) Bittersweet biopic recounting the tragic love affair between American poet Elizabeth Bishop (Miranda Otto) and Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares (Gloria Pires). Featuring Tracy Middendorf, Marcello Airoldi and Lola Kirke. (In English and Portuguese with subtitles)

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All-Diabetes Cycling Team Inspires With Help Of Glucose Monitoring Tech
When Phil Southerland and his all-diabetes cycling team convened at the starting line for the 2006 Race Across America, they carried small doses of insulin and were met with heavy doses of skepticism.
“Good luck,” other riders would say. “We love what you’re doing for charity, and we hope you make it to the finish line.” They made it to the finish line alright — in second place.
In a 3,000-mile tag-team race that lasted more than five days, the eight-person team — known at the time as Team Type 1 — fell short of the fastest overall time by only three minutes. A year later, the mood was different.
“The second year at the starting line, everyone was scared of the diabetic team,” Southerland said. “They knew we were going to win. And we did. We beat the second-place team of professional athletes by three hours.”
In the decade since, Southerland’s squad — now known as Team Novo Nordisk — has grown into a global enterprise of nearly 100 athletes, all of whom have diabetes. The group is spearheaded by the men’s professional cycling team, whose members continually prove that diabetes can be managed in even the most grueling conditions. But none of it would have been possible without some help.
“This team exists because of breakthroughs in technology,” Southerland said. “There’s no question about that.”
The technology to which he’s referring is the continuous glucose monitor, or CGM. Originally commercialized in the late 1990s by the medical device company MiniMed (which was later bought by Medtronic), the CGM consists of two parts: a tin Continue reading


The European Commission has ended its investigation of De Beers’ Supplier of Choice policy, based on what it calls the “increased transparency in De Beers’ distribution arrangements.”
The EC says it recently had De Beers “revise the mandate” of the Supplier of Choice ombudsman to further increase transparency. Now the ombudsman “will filter all the information De Beers collects for the purpose of admitting sightholders and allocating rough diamonds,” the commission says.
“This should enhance the existing measures in place to ensure that De Beers’ distribution decisions will not be based on any extraneous information, whether submitted on request or voluntarily,” says an EC statement. “In view of its actions in relation to the issues of De Beers’ purchases from Alrosa and to SoC, the commission has therefore reached the conclusion that the main competition concerns of the complaints have been addressed.”
The commission said it will continue to watch the effectiveness of the implementation of Supplier of Choice.
In a statement, Varda Shine, managing director of De Beers’ Diamond Trading Company, said, “We are pleased with today’s announcement of the commission’s decision. It demonstrates, once again, that Supplier of Choice has withstood scrutiny from one of the world’s most rigorous competition authorities, and the recent complaints about Supplier of Choice are without merit.”


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We’re going to talk about a few of the advantages and disadvantages of pay day loans in this essay, ideally bringing you to definitely a significantly better comprehension of the way they work as soon as they must be utilized.
Keep a available brain, and suspend judgment on payday advances for an instant, because we think you’ll learn a couple of brand new things today.
Exactly what are Payday Advances?
Before we begin talking about the nice and bad among these things, let’s speak about exactly what they are really. Pay day loans are an approach to borrow funds which allows one to get an amount that is small of, typically somewhere within seven hundred to 1 thousand bucks, before you obtain compensated by the work.
It is incredibly an easy task to here is another loans, additionally the cash is fast. With that in mind, the reality that you can obtain the cash therefore quickly comes during the price of reasonably rates that are high-interest. Also, you’re expected to compose a check out ahead of time for the lending company to utilize as security.
The re re payment is normally due in an amount that is short of, and that is where the majority of the difficulty lies. Whenever a payment is missed by you, you’re liable to be placed by way of a gauntlet of other fees that just carry on to increase.
Therefore, given that we’ve got a good concept of payday loans, let’s enter more particulars about their negative and positive characteristics.
The Cons of Pay Day Loans
Pay day loans can kind of be likened to a pawn store. This is certainly, they supply you aided by the chance of quick cash, however if you’re maybe maybe not careful, you’ll lose your things or get stung with big charges.
People bring things as a pawnshop, usually thinking that they’re planning to appear in the day that is next pick it back up when they receive money. To be honest, whenever you’re broke and also you abruptly come upon an amount that is decent of, you’re going to invest a few of it.
Possibly it is within human instinct to splurge when you’re finally at simplicity economically, possibly it is merely a person’s character. In whatever instance, payday advances will make a person respond likewise.
Maybe it’s the truth because you want to furnish your apartment, buy an instrument or computer, or cover the remainder of your rent that you’re in need of a payday loan. You’re just planning to just take these loans out in the event that you don’t have the excess money on-hand, and that is fine.
To be honest, you’ll probably have a excess, invest it, and you also might show up short on the paycheck when it is time for you to spend the mortgage right back. That’s in which the difficulty lies.
Extreme Interest Levels
Payday lenders need to make one thing by performing their solution. Them little to no money if they didn’t charge high-interest rates, their short-term loans would make.
Because of this, the attention price is high adequate to supply the loan provider a little return on the investment for the little while of time you’re designed to borrow it for. Having said that, people don’t back pay loans instantly most of the time, placing them under economically.
Compound interest levels of 300% can rise and reach quickly levels matching those of an educatonal loan re payment or even more. That is in the event that you don’t get a grip on the expense instantly. That is most likely, too, because an individual taking right out an online payday loan probably won’t have cost cost savings or cash that is extra offset those expenses.
The effect is just a wake of an individual who’ve been taken benefit of by payday lenders who have been predatory and dishonest. Furthermore, a number of the individuals might have simply didn’t comprehend the concept, the attention, or didn’t think of payment.
Tall Acceptance Prices
Another bit of the payday loan’s bad name is the fact that it is exceedingly simple to get authorized. Interestingly, this is certainly both an expert and a con. We’ll discuss that pro later on.

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Boy! Oh Boy! I’m not Muslim but Ramadan 2020 has been a really special time for me. Made special by the truly special people I’ve spent it with, socially distanced, most of it locked down at my desk 14-16 hours a day, leaving food shopping and preparation to my patient husband and two daughters whilst I’ve been indulging my favourite passions: getting to know new people, hearing their stories, sharing their memories, learning about their families and their culture and heritage, finding out more about the history of the lands they or their parents or forefathers came from, helping them tell their stories so other people can get to know them too – occasionally sparking conversations families hadn’t had before, with much laughter, a few shared tears and a lot of love along the way. I for one don’t want this special experience to end!
Yes, I have missed the Iftar invites of previous years, and the buzz and foodie adventure of the night markets in Haldon Street and Cumberland Council’s Ramadan Festival, but this COVID-19 lockdown Ramadan has given me many different gifts which I wouldn’t have experienced if I hadn’t been working with so many others to find ways to create an invitation to a virtual iftar – or lots of invitations to lots of iftars – by way of sharing recipes and stories when we can’t sit down and eat and chat together face to face.
I won’t say it hasn’t been tiring. AMUST’s Editor-on-Chief Zia Ahmad jokes that we are a great team because I stop working at 1.30 in the morning and he starts at 3.30 am! But there’s a price for everything!
Today, I planned to give an overview of the last week but so much has happened, I’ve decided to focus on two special iftars last Thursday and last night – making it Eight Days A Week to borrow from The Beatles!
I wanted to start last Thursday because one of Recipes for Ramadan’s community partners Tender Loving Care Disability Services took up the idea of creating an alternative iftar to celebrate culture and diversity by organising a cooking class at The Culinary School in Punchbowl.
Four of the people TLC supports and four of its staff, half Muslim and half non-Muslim, learned to make Sambousek, little pastries which reminded me of Cornish pasties that I grew up with in England.
Social distancing was observed but the long kitchen benches provided enough room for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Canterbury Bankstown, Khal Asfour and Bilal El-Hayak and me to join in too.
What was most rewarding was talking to TLC’s young people. One of the boys had studied Hospitality and loved cooking at school but life took a hard turn and he’d stopped. The afternoon, he said, was giving him confidence that he could pick it up again and the belief he might find a future career he’d love.
We all took home a dozen or so Sambousek and I was able to join TLC staff and clients at a special (socially distanced) iftar at their Padstow offices. Capped off by former Socceroos captain Craig Foster joining us by Zoom to say “Ramadan Kareem”.
A week later, this Thursday, there was another Iftar. This time a real virtual Iftar – if you’ll forgive the pun – hosted by Amity College and Unity Grammar with me MC-ing. Over recent years, the two schools have held a joint iftar for students during Ramadan and it was their enthusiasm six or seven weeks ago to make Recipes For Ramadan a community project which gave it legs.
At the end of March, when it became clear COVID-19 would make so many normal Ramadan activities impossible, the aim was to lift the gloom, to encourage students and families to talk together about their cultural roots and what food means to them particularly during Ramadan, and explore how sharing food is so often the foundation of friendships. All that came together last night in a Facebook Live Zoom Iftar and Chat. A first for me.
The evening was characterised by great company, great conversation and of course great food. As with any good meal, we talked for longer than we expected and the evening was rounded off with an invitation to all guests to a joint Iftar next Ramadan with the hope we would continue sharing food and stories in between.
Huge thanks are due to the Community Engagement and Pastoral Care Staff of the two Schools, Serkan Iner, Almila Koca and Osman Karolia and to their respective principals, Deniz Erdogan and Aaron Boyd.
Also to Rabbi Zalman Kastel, National Director of Together for Humanity, Mark Van Ommen Together for Humanity’s Head of Education, Fr Patrick McInerney, Director of the Columban Centre for Christian Muslim Relations, and Sheikh Arshad Khan who together brought a truly interfaith and intercultural dimension to the evening. The Azan was delivered beautifully by Amity’s Pastoral Care Co-ordinator and Religion and Values teacher Bilal Kilac.
Students and families of both schools literally invited us to their tables and shared their food through show and tell! And were great hosts to the partners who have enabled us to produce such events and were able to join and participate: Mayor Steve Christou of City of Cumberland Council, Canterbury Bankstown Deputy Mayor Bilal El-Hayak, TLC’s CEO Yasser Zaki and of course AMUST’s Editor-in-Chief Zia Ahmad and publisher Mehar Ahmad. It was an added bonus that NSW state MP for Lakemba Jihad Dib and Craig Foster were able to join us too.
Sadly, Beth Rich and Ramia Abdo Sultan of Gaza Children’s Fund had prior commitments but Ramia’s signature dish Bamia can be found on the website https://recipesforramadan.com/recipes/ramia/
For me, the evening could be summed up by one of my favourite lines from the Quran, Surah Hujurat Chapter 49, verse 13: “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another.”
Posted by Recipes for Ramadan on Wednesday, 20 May 2020


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The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library has undergone a name change: We are now known as South Dakota Accessible Library Services! The library manager, Kate Kosior, explains: "We hope that this will allow us to expand understanding with all South Dakotans that they may be eligible for our services although they are not visually impaired, and that we offer many more services than simply books."
South Dakota Accessible Library Services provides access to information for South Dakotans who face barriers to traditional print. This includes people with visual impairments, physical impairments (which may make holding or manipulating a book difficult), and learning disabilities. The library provides books in both audio and Braille, educational materials for children in schools who require adaptive textbooks, audio described DVD's, summer and winter themed programming for adults and children NFB NEWSLINE access that allows users to get their news over the telephone, and quarterly virtual programming including author events, writing workshops, podcast tapings, and more via Zoom.
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With many thanks to Blackstone Audio, we’re delighted to be able to offer two audio excerpts from The Lost Gate, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Orson Scott Card. The audiobook is narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and Emily Janice Card and will be released simultaneously with the hardcover on January 4, 2011.
The Lost Gate is the first book in The Mither Mages series, and though it starts small—with one boy in the hills of Virginia—it won’t stay that way. Danny North is a son of Odin trapped in a world without magic, but when Danny discovers his rare and forbidden talents, he finds himself at odds an ancient pact…a pact the Families will do anything to uphold.
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SEATTLE — Oct. 8, 2001 — Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., president and director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and also professor of genetics at the University of Washington, today was named winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
Considered the world's most distinguished honor for outstanding contributions to basic and clinical medical research, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, selected Hartwell for his pioneering work in yeast genetics.
He shares the honor with Paul Nurse and Timothy Hunt, both of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London, England. The researchers will receive the award on Dec. 10, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, after whom the award is named.
Hartwell, who conducted most of his groundbreaking research at the UW, is being honored for the discovery of the universal mechanism that controls cell division in all eukaryotic (nucleated) organisms, from yeast to frogs to humans. Using yeast as a model organism, he was the first to harness the tools of genetics to study how cells function — to determine which genes cause cells to divide.
"Those who know Lee Hartwell and his work have long hope that this day would come," said Dr. Paul G. Ramsey, UW vice president for Medical Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine. "In the finest tradition of the Nobel Prize, his contributions to cancer research have enabled others to go on and make countless advances of their own. All of us at the University of Washington Academic Medical Center celebrate this richly deserved recognition of a truly world-class bioscientist who is also a fine colleague and friend."
The regulation of cell division — how cells determine when and how to multiply or otherwise develop, and how that process can go awry — is fundamental to understanding how cancer cells mutate and to developing approaches that predict, prevent or reverse that mutation.
"People just didn't understand the fundamentals of cell-division regulation until Lee came along," says colleague James Roberts, M.D., Ph.D., a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator and member of the Center's Basic Sciences Division.
"What Lee did 25 years ago was essentially provide us with a list of all the important genes involved in controlling cell proliferation. This has proven to be invaluable in interpreting and using today's gene-sequence data," he says. "Second, Lee provided a logical framework to understand how these genes cooperate and work together to control cell division. Thus, he was not merely a cataloger of genes, but he also was able to explain how they worked."
Hartwell decided more than 30 years ago to study yeast cells because they are simpler and easier to manipulate than human cells. At the time, Hartwell recalls, this was "a fairly risky assumption," as he was the only person looking at yeast cells to find genes that control cell development. Thanks to Hartwell's groundbreaking efforts, scientists now know that yeast is a superb model for studying many basic cellular processes, since its cellular machinery is found in virtually all nucleated organisms. Today, the yeast-related research of Hartwell and his colleagues is being used at the Hutchinson Center to develop drugs for use against cancer and other diseases.
Hartwell joined the University of Washington faculty in 1968 and has been a professor of genetics there since 1973. He also is an adjunct professor of medicine at UW. In 1996 he joined the faculty of the Hutchinson Center and in 1997 became its president and director.
Hartwell is the recipient of many national and international scientific awards for his work in cell-cycle biology, including the Leopold Griffuel Prize, the Massry Prize, the American Cancer Society's Medal of Honor Basic Research Award, the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Prize, the General Motors Sloan Award and the Gairdner Foundation International Award for Achievements in Science. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Hartwell is Fred Hutchinson's second Nobel laureate; the first was Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, who in 1990 won a joint prize in physiology or medicine for his seminal work in bone-marrow transplantation, which is now used worldwide as a successful treatment for leukemia and other diseases. Thomas is also a UW professor emeritus of medicine and oncology.
The UW also has three other Nobel laureates: Dr. Hans Dehmelt, who in 1989 received a prize in physics for the development of the ion trap technique; and Drs. Edmond Fischer and Edwin Krebs, who in 1992 received a joint prize in physiology or medicine for discovering certain proteins that are important in cell-to-cell communication.
Since 1901, Nobel Prizes have been awarded annually on the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish-born inventor and international industrialist for whom the award is named. In addition to physiology or medicine, Nobel Prizes are awarded in physics, chemistry, literature, economic sciences and peace.
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You are in the Sedans
What is this discussion about?
Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Kia Optima, Car Comparisons, Sedan
Mar 05, 2013 (12:49 pm)
No such thing as a free lunch. If more useable hp couple be found for a just a few bucks the manuf. would do it in the first place.
Regarding hp numbers. I don't think Hyundai under rated. There is usually quite a large loss going from the engine to the dyno. - especially in an automatic. The VW may have been a manual (which puts more power down) and the VW 2.0 is notorious for being under rated. They don't want to compete with Audi so they under rate the engine for VW applications.
#17675 of 20238 Re: K&N [cski]
Mar 05, 2013 (12:59 pm)
Get oil on the MAF sensor and see if the mfr will replace it for you.
Mar 05, 2013 (1:08 pm)
A reporter would like to speak to a recent car buyer who purchased a 2013 Ford Fusion after owning a Honda Accord, Toyota Camry or another car from a Japanese brand. If you would like to share your story, please send your daytime contact info to predmunds.com no later than Tuesday, 3/5/13 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET.
#17677 of 20238 This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again
Mar 05, 2013 (5:30 pm)
Latest issue of CR, April 2013, has Honda Accord at the top of mid-size sedans. This has been going on for about 3 decades. Will the American brands ever catch up, much less surpass, the Honda? Waiting, waiting, waiting. The Japanese have the superior engineering and reliability. Will the American brands, and the Italian/American brand, ever, ever catch up, surpass?
#17678 of 20238 Re: This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again [xrunner2]
Mar 05, 2013 (6:01 pm)
My dad's 09 Accord v6 has basically been a disaster. Honda is basically going to rebuild his engine for the second time in the past 12 months free of charge. He has about 90k miles on it w/o an extended warranty. He started having misfire issues at around 60k miles and Honda has only charged him $100 for the numerous repairs and has always provided a rental car.
This is his first non-domestic and he is just floored by how well Honda has handled his issues. He dropped his car off at the dealer on Monday due to the misfire issue and flashing CE light. Within an hour after dropping it off, an engineer from Honda USA was on the phone with him apologizing for the problems and explained how they were going to fix it. He never received that kind of service with Ford.
I'm willing to bet my dad will by another Honda despite the serious engine trouble he's been having with his Accord.
The new Accord really looks nice. I saw an Accord Sport the other day and thought it had a presence about it that the Accord has lacked for a long time. Good performance, good fuel economy, and decent looks inside and out. It probably would be my first choice in the family sedan segment.
#17679 of 20238 Re: This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again [dieselone]
Mar 05, 2013 (6:11 pm)
This is his first non-domestic and he is just floored by how well Honda has handled his issues.
Sorry to hear about your dad's issues, but apparently Honda has stepped up, as is usual. More than some domestic brands have done when for example car owners reported extraordinary oil consumption on their cars, such as Cadillac CTS.
I was "blown away" when we started buying Hondas in 1984. Their superior engineering and low tolerances in engine parts made for incredibly low oil consumption. Have had numerous Honda and Acura cars over 3 decades and all of them had very, very low oil consumption/burning between oil changes. Outstanding engineering not available with American brands.
#17680 of 20238 Re: This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again [xrunner2]
Mar 05, 2013 (6:26 pm)
It's obvious overall how well my dad's '09 Accord EX-L v6 is built. It definitely has a level of refinement not replicated in most vehicles in that class. Probably my only complaint would be road noise, it just isn't very quiet. The powertrain is exceptionally smooth and refined. And everything feels tight which I really like.
The problems with his engine originated with oil consumption. Which from the little research I've done could be related to the VCM system. He always took it to the same dealer for all oil changes and service. IIRC, he had an oil change around 60k. A few weeks later it started running rough and a low oil light came on. He took it to the dealer and it basically used all of its oil within 1k miles and lost compression in cylinder 3 or 5 (can't remember). That was the first tear down and partial rebuild. That was 30k miles and 12 months ago. About a month ago it started all over again. It started misfiring again with flashing CE light. Took it to the dealer and it had very little oil. They reset the ECM and advised to start using synthetic oil. That worked until this past weekend when it started missing and the CE light was flashing again.
I haven't talked to my dad, but my mom said they ordered a new new engine block. So maybe they're replacing the entire short block, I don't know for sure, but from what my mom said, it will be nearly a complete tear down. From what both of my parents have said, Honda's customer service has been exceptional and far beyond anything they've experienced with Ford or GM.
#17681 of 20238 Re: This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again [dieselone]
Mar 05, 2013 (8:28 pm)
The new Accord uses 0W-20 synthetic oil; not sure when they started that. What oil viscosity was in your Dad's 2009 Accord V-6?
#17682 of 20238 Re: This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again [trusso69]
Mar 05, 2013 (9:06 pm)
I think it's 5w20, but I don't believe synthetic was recommended originally. The dealer switched him to synthetic a month or so ago saying that honda recommends it now.
#17683 of 20238 Re: This just in - Honda superiority confirmed again [dieselone]
Mar 05, 2013 (11:46 pm)
I'd switch back to a 5w20. Preferably a high-mileage oil as it has higher levels of zinc and other anti-wear additives. (Castrol GTX/High mileage) is a good choice, IMO.
I started learning about oils about 7 or 8 years ago when I had an engine in my 60s Mercedes eat itself within six months of the EPA mandating lower levels of additives in oils. And it's gotten worse since then. This is all due to rules concerning catalytic converters and warranties on them. The additives protect your engines very very well, but they also are death to a catalytic converter. When oils were at the older 1600ppm standard, almost nobody's CAT would last close to 100K miles. So they lowered it to 1200ppm and more of them are making it to 100K. Soon it will be 800ppm or lower as they are aiming for mandating lifetime durability.
So your CAT lasts for the life of the car. Too bad your engine won't.
Note - oils sold in other countries don't follow this idiocy. It's why you rarely hear of engines dying from oil related issues overseas. a CAT is cheap to replace compared to the entire block.


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Queen set to 'hand over powers' to Prince Charles when she turns 95 in two years, claims royal expert
Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly set to hand over the majority of her duties to Prince Charles in two years, when she turns 95, claims a royal expert. The monarch, who turned 93 in April, is reportedly discussing bringing the 1937 Regency Act in two years. The act permits a reigning monarch to hand over their powers if they feel they are unable to perform their duties to the best of their abilities.
If the Queen brings in the Regency Act, it will mean that Prince Philip, a spokesperson of the Houses of Parliament, and a third senior person will have to present evidence in support of the Queen's request to relinquish the majority of her duties. The Queen, however, will continue to retain her title but Charles would assume the majority of the duties performed by the sovereign, while Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, aged 98, will become Guardian of the Queen.
"There is talk that when she reaches 95 in a couple of years she may slow down and possibly the Regency Act will be brought in," Royal author Phil Dampier, while speaking to Yahoo's The Royal Box, said. "She will still be Queen but Prince Charles will, in fact, take over most of the duties. He is starting to take over a lot of the duties and doing the investitures."
According to previous indications by palace sources, the Queen had reportedly told her inner circle that although she is still on the throne at the of 95, she will ask for the Regency Act to be instated, granting her eldest son full power to reign even while she lives, according to the Daily Mail.
The outlet reported one former senior member of the Royal Household saying: "Out of the profound respect the Queen holds for the institution of monarchy and its stewardship, Her Majesty would want to make sure that she has done everything she can for her country and her people before she hands over. She is dutiful to her core. Her Majesty is mindful of her age and wants to make sure when the time comes, the transition of the Crown is seamless."
"I understand the Queen has given the matter considerable thought and believes that, if she is still alive at 95, she will seriously consider passing the reign to Charles," the member had added.