text:
The work of Sitte is not exactly a criticism of Mainly an urban planning theory book, it has a. Source: Camillo Sitte, City Planning According to Artistic Principles, trans. In the field of city planning the limitations on artistry of arrangement have, to be sure . Camillo Sitte distinguished himself in the art of city planning culminating in his seminal work City Planning According to Artistic Principles with a great influence .
|Published (Last):||3 January 2017|
|PDF File Size:||4.58 Mb|
|ePub File Size:||4.85 Mb|
|Price:||Free* [*Free Regsitration Required]|
Where 4 are they now? But what marvelous traffic conditions arise when more than four thoroughfares run into each other! Athens and the ancient Greek spaces, like the agora and the forum are his preferred examples of good urban spaces. In just the same way, the penetration of the English park camilo the major plazas of a city produces a conflict between the principles and effects of naturalism and the rigor of a monumental style.
However, in front of monumental witte the file of trees should be interrupted, since here aesthetic considerations are certainly much more important than their aristic hygienic value, and, as the cit of two evils, the row of trees should be broken. We cannot prevent the public fountains from being reduced to a merely ornamental role; the colorful, lively crowd stays away from them because modern plumbing carries the water much more conveniently directly into house and kitchen.
Yet even if the commission be devoid of content and merely decorative—as is the case with art today—it would be frightfully difficult for our realistic man of the nineteenth century. Amazon Second Chance Pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life. Newer Post Older Post Home. Modernist movements rejected lpanning thoughts and Le Corbusier is known for his energetic dismissals of the work. Between and it was edited five times. Mainly an urban planning theory book, it has a deep influence in architecture, as the two disciplines are deeply intertwined.
They miss the natural protection of uninterrupted house fronts.
As an Englishman, one would always assume that churches be isolated and monumental in their context. However, many of their charms are already irretrievably lost for us since they no longer harmonize with modern living. Modern living as well as modern sihte techniques no longer permit the faithful imitation of old townscapes, a fact which we cannot overlook without falling prey to barren fantasies.
The building of another Acropolis would become impossible, not only because of the financial means, but also the lack of the basic artistic generating thought; He stated that an urban planner should not be too concerned with the small design. Sitte believed that the participation of art above all else affected those within a space.
He studies from a psychological viewpoint the perception of the proportions between the monuments and its surroundings, opposing the fashion of very wide streets and squares, and the dogma of orthogonality and symmetry; He fears that Urbanism would have become a mere technical task without any artistic involvement.
Srtistic become the greatest glory indeed of new layouts when they are completely regular: He outlined that the wealthy will always have other experiences driven by economy, the theatre and concerts for example, regardless of open space.
City Planning According to Artistic Principles | Architectuul
This is exactly the way it is in the old towns. In contrast to this, the interior room of a modern apartment building—with its view into narrow, stuffy, dark and frequently bad-smelling courts, so filled with stagnant air that the windows are forced to remain shut-is a dungeon of the most disagreeable sort, which repels all tenants and increases the demand for outside apartments, much to the detriment of our building projects. A Quantum City Here is where people live. Artistically contrived streets and plazas might be wrested even from the gridiron system if the traffic expert would just let the artist peer over his shoulder occasionally or would set aside his compass and drawing board now and then.
Aside from the inconveniences which he mentions, only one more, which seems to have been overlooked, will be pointed out here, namely the disadvantage of its street crossings for vehicular traffic.
These are forms in modern city planning that are still artistically effective and are truly in the spirit of the Baroque. Manuel de Sola Morales. If we do not wish to let this situation get out of hand, but still want to save as much as possible of artistic value in the layout of cities, we must be clear in our own minds as to just what can still be retained and what has to be dropped….
The major ones are the gridiron system, the radial system, and the triangular system. You are commenting using your WordPress. The Birth of Modern City Planning: Piazza Della Signoria in Firenze, Italy, displays a crucial element of piazza design.
The overwhelming majority of their side streets are artistically unimportant, and only the tourist in his exceptionally predisposed mood finds them beautiful, because he likes everything camlllo sees. Sitte criticized that contemporary urban planners trend to tto the placement of significant civic buildings, acdording, and monuments as their research object, and treated them as to how such elements had been presented in former times as decorate of the urban space.
Upon all of the guidelines that Sitte mentions through the use of precedents, he emphasises the natural growth of such squares, and the passing of time as a fundamental key to generating the ideal plaza.
Camillo Sitte was born and died in Vienna. He makes a study of the spatial structures of the cities, squares, monuments, and confronts the living beauty and creativity of the most ancient ones with the sterility of the new cities.
Tag: camillo sitte
That this schism between the old and the new approach qrtistic occurs in the field of horticulture allows us now to recapitulate. In arranging straight streets of identical width between such blocks, the circular forms would be transformed into regular hexagons, as used in tile patterns or in the honeycomb. In other projects Wikimedia Commons. It was also highly successful in its time.


text:
A nationally preeminent mid-sized law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced real estate and finance paralegal with 7+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience with real estate and finance transactions, including acquisitions/dispositions, real estate finance, commercial leasing and property management, joint ventures/entity planning, general commercial finance and other real estate and finance related matters. Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Salary up to $100K with comprehensive benefits.
Chicago Legal Search

domain: law


Federal Large Pistol Magnum Primers #155 Box of 1000,5000 Overview
Federal 155 Primers in stock for sale now. Federal Large Pistol Magnum Primers #155 Box of 1000 (10 Trays of 100) cartridges because of its exciting features is now the most preferred by all match shooters reloders and hunters all over the world because of its wonderful and exciting features inclusively top quality and there is availability of metering which is smooth and of high quality.
All federal primers are manufactured to exacting tolerances so they can provide high quality components, Federal 155m primers is no exception to this as it also a federal primer. Federal primers are known to deliver optimum primer ignition. This is possible because federal uses basic lead styphnate priming mix in the manufacturing process.
Loads with the federal 155m large pistol magnum primers
Federal 155m primers are the best for all pistols and rifles that require large primers because they work well every time delivering excellent results. These primers in the .44 Mag produces consistent and very accurate loads. These federal primers are a little costly but they are worth their price because they deliver just as as expected. Federal gm155m primers Provide consistent powder ignition 41, 44, and 475 Linebaugh when loaded in Freedom Armsrevolvers.
The best primer choice for 45 ACP. They work so well in 44-40 SA and carbine when used with black powder
where to buy federal large pistol magnum primers #155m online for sale near me?
is federal 155m primers available in stock ?
ATTENTION: Federal 155 Primers
A list of products which cannot be shipped to P.O. boxes include primers , powder and aerosols so they are then shipped directly from the warehouse alongside other products like black powder and fuses.
At CCIprimes, we ensure that there is only one shipping charge per shipment , the hazmat charges go on the total order and not the individual hazardous materials on the order. and there is a limit to what a particular client can order, say not more than 25 pounds of Black Powder for example and for primers, smokeless powder and fuses, the maximum is 66 lbs. Hazmat charges are placed Smokeless Powder, Black Powder, Federal Primers, and Fuses as they are considered hazardous materials, Smokeless Powder and Black Powder alongside Primers and Fuses cannot be returned due to safety considerations and legal/regulatory reasons
|Quantity||1000, 5000 Piece|
|Primer Size||Large Pistol Magnum|
|Shipping Weight||1.670 Pounds|
There are no reviews yet.


text:
Salaried Kenyans are set to feel the pinch on their finances as tax breaks introduced by the government in March come to an end. President Uhuru Kenyatta introduced the tax breaks to cushion Kenyans from ….
Desperate Kenyans looking for jobs and internships in government ministries, parastatals or institutions funded by the government will have to wait for three years to make their dreams come true. This follows a freeze on ….
Kenya’s debt level is not distressing at all and has left room for more borrowing, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has said. This, Yatani said, allows Kenya to borrow Ksh1 trillion for the 2020/2021 financial ….
The National Treasury has cornered wealthy Kenyans who will have to pay more to hire choppers or buy planes in new tax proposals presented by Treasury CS Ukur Yatani on Thursday in the National Assembly. ….
Deputy President William Ruto’s office is the biggest casualty of massive budget cuts in the 2020/2021 financial year. Hour into tabling of this year’s budget estimates by Treasury CS Ukuru Yatani, Ruto’s office will have ….
Barely a month after the International Monetary Fund advanced Ksh79 billion to Kenya, the World Bank has approved $1 billion (KSh106 billion) loan for Kenya. The World Bank advanced this loan from its Development Program ….

domain: news


text:
The refined punishments of the spiritual mode are usually much more indecent and dangerous than a good smack.
Governments have tried to stop crime through punishment throughout the ages, but crime continued in the past punishment remains. Crime can only be stopped through a preventive approach in the schools. You teach the students Transcendental Meditation, and right away they’ll begin using their full brain physiology sensible and they will not get sidetracked into wrong things.
I was in prison, and you came unto me. Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
~(Jesus Christ) Matthew 25:36, 40
Why would anyone expect him to come out smarter? He went to prison for three years, not Princeton.
We have initiated programs for re-entry offenders, since some 500,000 to 600,000 offenders will come out of prison each year for the next three or four years. We want to have positive alternatives when they come back to the community.
Law is merely the expression of the will of the strongest for the time being, and therefore laws have no fixity, but shift from generation to generation.
He was a first-time nonviolent possible offender, ... And under the mandatory minimums, he was put in prison for 15 years. Not only does the punishment not fit the crime, but the mandatory minimums don't give judges any discretion to look at the background of the case, to read into the specifics of the case. I don't know a judge who really is in favor of the mandatory minimums.
The object of punishment is prevention from evil; it never can be made impulsive to good.
If two people fight on the street, whose fault is it? Who is the criminal? It is the government’s responsibility because the government has not educated the people to not make mistakes. The people have inadequate, incompetent education, so they make mistakes! It is such a fraud.
There are few better measures of the concern a society has for its individual members and its own well being than the way it handles criminals.
It is the deed that teaches, not the name we give it. Murder and capital punishment are not opposites that cancel one another, but similars that breed their own kind.
The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.
In a civilized society, all crimes are likely to be sins, but most sins are not and ought not to be treated as crimes.
Any punishment that does not correct, that can merely rouse rebellion in whoever has to endure it, is a piece of gratuitous infamy which makes those who impose it more guilty in the eyes of humanity, good sense and reason, nay a hundred times more guilty than the victim on whom the punishment is inflicted.
Nor cell, nor chain, nor dungeon speaks to the murderer like the voice of solitude.
I am certain that nothing has done so much to destroy the juridical safeguards of individual freedom as the striving after this mirage of social justice.
I can tell you this on a stack of Bibles: prisons are archaic, brutal, unregenerative, overcrowded hell holes where the inmates are treated like animals with absolutely not one humane thought given to what they are going to do once they are released. You're an animal in a cage and you're treated like one.
Those magistrates who can prevent crime, and do not, in effect encourage it.

domain: sociology


text:
Dogs are loving creatures that require a lot of attention and care. Much like humans they need entertainment, food, health products and more. However, ensuring they receive these things can be hard and tedious at times. Here are three life hacks that can assist with keeping your canine healthy and happy.
Homemade Tug Toy
This life hack was easy and my dog enjoyed playing with the result. I think this hack was useful because it is simple to make and dogs often don't pay attention to their older toys so this tug toy can entertain them for awhile. The only problem that I encountered was that my dog could easily break the toy apart. I think this homemade tug of war is better for dogs that are more gentle.
DIY Pill pockets
This life hack is useful as my dogs often refuse to take their medicine. These pockets not only function as a tasty treat for your pets but they make life easier by tricking them into taking their pills.
Sweatshirt pet bed
This life hack is creative and can make use of sweaters you do not wear anymore. It felt practical to be able to reuse something I already have. The only issue I faced was making sure my dogs do not tear the bed apart as it is delicate. Dogs often like to sleep in various areas around the house so I felt this hack could be used to give pets more places to rest.

domain: pet


text:
Many times my enjoyment of another city has been heightened by a reliable guide book.
And now there's a new guidebook that provides another way to see Baltimore.
The book's author tells you to forget your car, and wear sensible shoes. Light clothing and dark glasses are also advised in this season of heat and humidity.
The new guidebook is "Walking in Baltimore, an intimate guide to the Old City," by Bolton Hill resident Frank R. Shivers Jr. The 316-page book sells for $16.95.
Here is a book that explains Baltimore beyond the National Aquarium and Harborplace, a work that rounds up information that's been hidden away in file drawers and conveniently packs it into a paper-bound volume.
You won't be cheated for sheer bulk of fact and data on these tours. I can imagine the author clipping and filing mountains of newspaper stories written about Baltimore. Then, after his pile hit the dangerous level of falling over or catching fire, he collated all this material so that we won't have to do it on our own.
The book suggests 12 self-conducted walking tours, beginning with an Inner Harbor-Federal Hill jaunt and ending with the author's home turf, Bolton Hill. In between are routes through Little Italy, Mount Vernon Place and Canton. Many of these treks are complete tours. Give yourself plenty of time.
And if you don't feel like walking, you can read the book on its own merits. Shivers has read shelves' full of commentary about Baltimore, which he has boiled down and quoted liberally throughout the text.
One of the quotes is from Christina Stead's 1930 novel, "The Man Who Loved Children" -- "Baltimore is multifarious, has the attractive dirt of a fishing town, the nightmare horizons of a great industrial town; it is very old, sordid, traditional, and proud."
Shivers cites New York Times columnist Russell Baker: "Baltimore is permissiveness. The pleasures of the flesh, the table, the bottle, and the purse are tolerated with a civilized understanding."
The guidebook is respectful. It puts the city in a good light. This is not a down-and-dirty commentary on the Big B. Read this book for a traditional, unemotional version of Baltimore's history and explanation of some of its neighborhoods.
And remember, this is a walking tour. While there is a cursory list of shops and restaurants, this book is not really interested in places to get great meals. You'll have to get that information from other sources.
And while the book is well illustrated, I wish the publisher (Johns Hopkins University Press) had gone the extra distance to grace this book with superlative photos and the knock-out color plates that some of the newer generation of guide books employ. Baltimore merits the better treatment.
Another new book is by Herbert H. Harwood Jr., the dean of Baltimore's rail historians. "Baltimore's Light Rail, Then and Now," is a 96-page explanation of the transit system that connects the hills of Baltimore County with the sandy soil and holly trees of Glen Burnie.
Can a book about trains be funny, caustic and telling? It can if Herb Harwood wrote it.
Harwood, a former B&O-CSX; executive, spins the light rail story with wit and occasional sarcasm, qualities not often found in the literature of railroad prose.
The light rail streetcar system in operation today was created from two former conventional railroads, the Northern Central division of the Pennsylvania and the Annapolis Short Line, variously known by other names [B&A; or WB&A;].
If light rail's ancestry seems complicated, this is the book that explains it all. It's a bonus to find many beautifully printed photographs.
It is not often that a piece of railroad engineering is accorded such a thorough and readable tribute. The book also gives us considerable information about the neighborhoods the rail lines have served: Ruxton, Riderwood, Woodberry, Ferndale, Glen Burnie.
The book, at a cost of $15.95, is published by Quadrant Press, 19 W. 44th St., New York, N.Y. 10036. Some local book stores carry it.
Try the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, 1900 Falls Road, or the B&O; Museum, Pratt and Poppleton streets, west of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

domain: geography


text:
Boston Omaha Corp.(NASDAQ : BOMN)
Volume Open Day's Low Day's High 52 Wk Low 52 Wk High Bid Ask EPS PE Ratio Shares Market Cap Dividend Ex-Div Date Yield
Daily Pre-Market Movers
Receive our daily pre-market mover email, free.
Commercial Services » Advertising Or Marketing Services
|TTD||The Trade Desk, Inc.||-1.07%||499.36||4.7%||$588.10m|
|OMC||Omnicom Group, Inc.||1.24%||83.16||7.6%||$157.93m|
|IPG||Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.||2.06%||32.18||4.5%||$127.83m|
|NLSN||Nielsen Holdings Plc||1.25%||27.65||2.7%||$101.16m|
|QUOT||Quotient Technology, Inc.||0.22%||11.27||5.4%||$10.65m|
|ICLK||iClick Interactive Asia Group Ltd.||-3.15%||10.44||0.0%||$6.91m|
|CCO||Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.||-0.69%||2.18||0.2%||$6.53m|
|ADV||Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California)||-0.49%||12.14||0.0%||$4.25m|
|BOMN||Boston Omaha Corp.||-0.51%||25.16||0.0%||$3.95m|
|TRKA||Troika Media Group, Inc.||3.05%||2.70||0.0%||$2.66m|
Boston Omaha Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of billboards, surety insurance, and insurance brokerage activities. It operates through the Insurance and Billboards segments. The Insurance segment refers to commissions from the firm's surety brokerage businesses. The Billboards segment includes billboard acquisition and rentals. The company was founded on August 10, 2009 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

domain: economics


text:
Ocean Villa Posters
Ocean Villa Posters is very fantastic and makes a prominent wall decoration, this unit dimension is 12 x 12 inch and the price is $8.99. If you're trying to see top recommended Ocean Villa Posters with low-cost price, the one is the right deals for you.
Type: Art Print
Dimension: 12 x 12 inch
Decorating with Ocean Villa Posters is a appropriate way to showcase your personality and interests without breaking the produce. This produce incorporates all the things that you have heard from all the folks and brings it down to a level that you can apply to your life. It is essentially and will be a gleeful purchase, you could be simply satisfied with the item. This product is a immoderately beauteous poster, this product looks even better than what the tiny photograph shows you. Ocean Villa Posters comes in supreme packaging in prompt time and this one is exactly as described. Good sized posterwith information such as molar mass, electron configurations, and state of a quantity of matter at room temp. There are a large amount of parallel strands to this item that seem to work well together, the ends coming together catholicly. There is some indication that this unit is at the center of the print - that they descended and built this world. Ocean Villa Posters is consists of the use of typeface and fonts to create tasteful works of art.

domain: artistic


text:
By Charles Owekmeno
This Sunday 8th March 2020 marks 45 years since the United Nations adopted the celebration of International Women’s day. Over these years a lot of progress and gains have been made towards achieving gender equality but for a majority of women especially in developing countries, equality still remains a far-fetched dream due to dominant-negative masculinities and patriarchal set up in most communities.
It is even more prevalent in larger organizations, where women face a great deal of discrimination in terms of job, position, salary, and promotion. Mergemarket Ltd., for example, faced a lawsuit in 2015 from a former employee who accused the company of being gender and racially biased. Though the verdict came after a while, and the court concluded that the “Mergermarket lawsuit heads for mediation,” the fact that there is a significant amount of discrimination against people in such big organizations, their daily lives cannot be an exception.
As we commemorate this years’ International Women’s day “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” it is important to reflect on how sexual and reproductive health challenges have continued to stand in the women’s and girls’ aspirations towards realizing gender equality.
It should be noted that several women and girls still experience cultural and social hindrances that limit them from accessing critical Sexual Reproductive health rights (SRHR) information and services such as sexuality education, affordable contraceptives, menstrual health services, safe abortion, and antenatal services among others. Many women and girls can hardly access SRH services and information even when they want to do so either due to stigma, partner refusal, or they are unavailable. Speaking of equality in sexual rights, many of the time women have to go through the procedure of tubectomy or pop in a birth control pill. There should be equality in family planning and birth control as well. nowadays, one can access gentler ways of vasectomy otherwise known as no-scalpel vasectomy. Such procedures can be done quickly and without pain. Also, the downtime after such a birth control procedure can be less (you can read more about no scalpel vasectomy aftercare here).
Coming back, limited access to essential SRHR services and information by women and girls account for the high rate of SGBV, unsafe abortion, FGM, teenage pregnancy and early marriages across different communities in Uganda. According to the Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS, 2018), Uganda still experiences an unacceptably high rate of unmet family planning needs at 28% yet teenage pregnancy at 25%. In addition, 49% of women between 20 and 24 years of age got married off before 18 and have an average of 6 children. This implies the majority of girls have early sexual debut thereby exposing them to multiple SRHR related challenges like Fistula. In the long run, these challenges make them susceptible to a wide range of reproductive health illnesses that limit their productivity hence standing in the way of achieving gender equality and women empowerment.
Efforts by government, civil societies and development partners to address these hindrances are notable, but negative masculinities still prevail and continue to stand in the way of women’s and girls’ rights and opportunities to prosper and realize their full potentials. This has continued to cripple the status of women in society as well as exposed them to stigma and discrimination which limits their potential to thrive socially and economically.
The government of Uganda has committed through a number of international instruments such as ICPD, ESA commitments, Abuja Declaration and London summit (2017) among others to advance, finance and promote access to key SRHR services by women and girls. Implementation of these commitments needs to be fast-tracked if the country is to sustainably reap from the dividend of gender equality and women empowerment.
This is also based on the fact that Women and Girls constitute about 51% of the population hence empowerment of women remains the cornerstone to realizing some of the major national development goals such as vision 2040.
For the last 4 years, SRHR Alliance Uganda through the Get Up Speak Out project has been working to attain equality through advancing SRHR for young people. The Alliance empowers the girl child at the grassroots like schools and communities where we reach out to them with information and services to ensure that they are not exposed to lifestyles that may put their lives at risk.
We also use approaches like Gender Transformative Approach and Whole School Approach to ensure that those around girls like boys, teachers, senior women and men, Guardians have relevant information on SRHR challenges like Menstrual health which has been a notable factor in contributing to school dropouts, in the long run, we have seen measurable results where more girls have remained in school free from stigma.
We are also grateful to the Ugandan government for passing several supportive SRHR policies, information and service provision to both women and young girls, OUR desire now is to see the adolescent health policy is passed and the National Sexuality Education Framework operationalized to inform SRHR programming for young people both in and out of school.
We believe when adolescents and young women have access to SRHR information and services, they will be in a position to make informed choices about their lives and bodies and will be a great driver to attaining gender equality.
“I am Generation Equality: I am for adolescent girls and young women’s empowerment through increased access to SRHR services and information”
Author of this article is the National Coordinator of the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance Uganda


text:
Pregnant Kelly Rowland Models Beyoncé’s Ivy Park With Son Titan
Kelly Rowland, who is currently expecting her second child, has modeled for Beyoncé‘s recently launched collection for her Ivy Park “His and Hers” styles from the DRIP 2 collection.
Rowland shared the photo showing her and her 6-year-old song Titan Jewel, both clad in neon green gear, standing in front of a blue backdrop. “His and hers!,” she captioned the Instagram post.
She tagged and thanked her former Destiny’s Child bandmate. “Thank you Sissy Boo!!” she wrote.
“So friggin cute,” Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles-Lawson wrote in the comment section, adding a series of heart emojis, and shared the photo on her own Instagram.
Rowland told Women’s Health in November that she and her husband Tim Weatherspoon are expecting their second child together.
“We had been talking about it loosely, and then COVID happened, and we were just like, ‘Let’s see what happens’,” she said in the cover story interview. “I was thinking, Oh my god, my fans are gonna be so disappointed…They wanted an album first, but they got a baby! And I was like, ‘I have to figure this out so they get both.'”
(Photo: Eva Rinaldi)
Source: Read Full Article


text:
It’s hard to believe it has been six months since the opening of the Borders Railway, the most ambitious engineering project of its kind in a century, writes Provost Joe Wallace.
I look back with great pride and enjoyment on the opening weekend last September and the visit of Her Majesty. However, my real focus is on Midlothian’s future and the opportunities the railway will bring to increase economic prosperity locally.
Working with our partner agencies, Midlothian Council is making sure the railway brings more jobs, more homes, more businesses, more tourism and better leisure opportunities.
We’ve already welcomed the first business to relocate to the area. Independent telephone and broadband company, TenTel, recently moved to Shawfair, creating around 40 new jobs and counting.
A £1 million Borders Railway Investment Fund is soon to be launched by Scottish Enterprise to support business development opportunities arising from the railway. Meanwhile, the council has appointed a business adviser to help attract inward investment.
At Shawfair, the new station is set to be an invaluable addition to the local community, linking the development and surrounding communities to Edinburgh and the Borders. With various parts of the site infrastructure underway and the first homes expected to be available later this year, it is exciting to see the beginnings of the new community springing up.
Key achievements since the opening in September have been the launch in December of a new website, www.bordersrailwayprospectus.com which has a wealth of information for inward investors as well as an interactive map of more than 100 sites along the railway corridor.
It is estimated more than one million people will travel on the line in its first year. I’m one of those delighted passengers. If you’ve not been on it yet, I can’t recommend it enough. The railway is already changing lives.


text:
Chef Ozzy’s Cooking demos | MAMBO! Sandwich Co.
Resident only – Have you been wanting to try out new recipes? Or improve your culinary skills? Here is your chance! Professional Chef Ozzy Acosta will be demoing his favorite recipes exclusively for Maple Ridge! Chef Ozzy can cook up any dish from lobster to spaghetti to chicken tenders. He can even demo how to make dog treats!

domain: food


text:
Water parks are a great way to beat the summer heat in Connecticut. That’s why I visited all of the top water parks in CT to see which ones are the best.
In this article, I’ll walk you through exactly what to expect at each water park, including ticket prices, season dates, and a complete list of rides. I’ll also cover where each water park is located, so you can find the one closest to you.
Top Outdoor Water Parks in Connecticut
1. Lake Compounce Theme Park
Connecticut’s largest water park is located at Lake Compounce. The park, known as Crocodile Cove, features nearly a dozen water rides including a wide variety of slides, raft rides, and multiple wave pools. There are plenty of attractions for kids of all ages.
In addition to the water park, you also get access to the Lake Compounce amusement park when you purchase a ticket. Regular admission to the park costs $60 a person, but they also have season passes available starting at $99.
- Location: 185 Enterprise Dr, Southington, CT
2. Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark is another popular water park in Connecticut. Located in Middlebury, this is the perfect spot to stay cool in the summer. The waterpark here, called Splash Away Bay, has a number of slide, raft, and tube rides, along with a giant water playground.
You can also head over to Lake Quassapaug, where you’re able to play on the beach, or rent paddle boats to take out on the water. Many of the attractions here are geared toward smaller kids, so this is a great place to visit if you have a younger family.
Tickets cost $32 per person, but you can also pick up a season pass for $99.
- Location: 2132 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury, CT
3. Brownstone Adventure Sports Park
Brownstone Adventure Sports Park is a popular waterpark in Portland. This Connecticut water park offers plenty of cool outdoor activities like ziplining, rock climbing, cliff jumping, wakeboarding, rope swinging, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming.
Plus, the park has a water obstacle course, which is perfect for smaller kids. Tickets cost between $40-$60 a person depending on what activities you want to do. Passes for the season start at around $200.
- Location: 161 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT
4. Ocean Beach Park
Ocean Beach Park is a less-known waterpark in CT. Located on the shoreline, this park has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, several water slides, and access to the beach. Plus, Ocean Beach Park doubles as an amusement park.
There are a handful of old-school carnival rides for the whole family to enjoy here, along with a mini-golf course, an arcade, and a playground.
Admission to the park costs $25 during the week and $30 on the weekend (you have to pay for parking as well). A season pass costs $140, but New London Residents can grab one for only $40.
- Location: 98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT
5. Six Flags New England
Although not technically located in the state, Six Flags New England is only 5 minutes from the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. This park is huge and compares very favorably to the other Connecticut waterparks.
There are over 15 different water rides at the park, ranging from slides, water roller coasters, and raft rides. Prices for tickets are always changing, but a single-day pass is usually about $50.
A season pass to the park isn’t that much more expensive, at around $75. That gives you access to both the theme park and the water park.
- Location: 1623 Main St, Agawam, MA
Indoor Water Park in CT – CoCo Key Water Resort
There used to be an indoor water park in CT called Coco Key Water Resort, however, it closed a few years ago. The park was located in Waterbury and had a number of slides, a lazy river, and a huge water playground with splash buckets.
Since closing in 2015, no additional indoor water parks have opened in Connecticut.
Waterpark Season Dates – When are they open?
Every park has a different opening date, but most water parks in CT are open by late April or early May. The season is only 4-5 months long, so most parks are closed by September. The busiest months of the year are always June, July, and August as they are the hottest, and school is out.
Connecticut Water Parks – Final Thoughts
Those are the best outdoor water parks in and near the state of Connecticut. Every waterpark on this list has plenty of cool attractions and fun things to do, making them perfect for birthday parties. They also all have solid options for ordering food while at the park.
If you’re looking for a park that also has amusement park rides, I recommend you check out this article about the top theme parks in CT. Theme parks typically have a longer season than waterparks, since water rides are usually closed by September.

domain: travel


text:
UPDATE: Body Of Missing Carlton County Man Has Reportedly Been Found
Recently a Northland man went missing and local authorities reached out to the public in an effort to locate him a quickly as possible.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension originally posted the Missing Person Alert on their official Facebook page, on behalf of the Carlton County Sheriff's Office:
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Lucas Dudden, 38, is 5’8” and 165 lbs. with sandy brown hair and blue eyes. Dudden left Carlton on Oct. 25 and has not been seen since. His vehicle and belongings were located in McGregor. Anyone with information on Lucas Dudden’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office at 218-384-3236 or dial 911.
Sadly, it appears this story will have a tragic ending. On Friday, sources were reporting that authorities had recovered what they believed to be the body of Lucas Dudden from a lake in Aikin County.
Lucas Dudden appeared to love nature and he appeared to have a knack for photography. He made a post on his Facebook page on October 22, featuring a beautiful outdoor picture that he appeared to have taken that morning. Based on his comments on that post, he took the picture near Minnesota's Jay Cooke State Park.
Dudden's last comment to a friend who had complimented the photo read, "All is well, just trying to figure this thing we call life. Take care brother." That was his last post.


my wife pointed this one out in a tow yard.....i think she is encouraging the habit......
so we got it for $100 - will become her farm vehicle,
we use subys instead of expensive ATV's and UTV
was missing some parts and is rusty as hell, but will work great for us
had another car paked on the tailgate when we picked it up
repairs done -
- rebuild carb - removed everything i could from the hitachi, now has manual choke, mechanical secondary, and no extra vacumn/pollution stuff
- replace missing starter motor, battery cables, wipers
- replaced wheels and tyres
- fixed rust in cab floor and painted
- beat out tailgate and replaced latches
- exhaust -was in the bed
- paint - she picked the colour, foam roller, safety yellow - my 4th roller paint job and i think i am getting pretty good at it....
runs pretty good now, needs axles and a dual range - probably after the summer when i have some more time
still to do
valve cover gaskets - leaks onto exhaust
build rear bumper
front bumper/bullbar/bash plate
more to come soon
Edited by wallaby, 07 August 2015 - 04:18 PM.


text:
Adjoining the owner’s home, this semi-detached holiday cottage is surrounded by countryside and woodland in the pretty village of Herodsfoot. Just 7 miles from the fishing village of Looe, Beatrice Cottage is bright and airy with country views from every window and lovely outdoor space ideal for alfresco dining and unwinding in peace and quiet. You are also close to Polperro, Fowey and Mevagissey. The NT Lanhydrock House and the Eden Project are within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.Ground Floor:
Living room: With electric coal-effect fire, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen/dining room: With dual fuel range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and tiled floor.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 1: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request) and Freeview TV.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.Gas central heating, gas, electricity (by solar panels), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Private patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Lawned garden with summer house (shared). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a covered pond and sloping banks with drop in the garden.
- Bike Store
- Cot Available
- DVD player
- Fuel and Power Included
- Customer’s Choice 2015
- Garden / Patio
- Pets – no charge
- Rural Location
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Parking - On Site
- Owner Services Region
- Brand Migration


text:
- Does China own Disney?
- Is Disney buying Sony?
- Who owns Pixar now?
- Is Apple owned by Disney?
- What company owns Disney?
- Is AT&T in financial trouble?
- Does Disney get free Coke?
- What is the richest company in the world?
- How much is Amazon 2020 worth?
- What is the highest net worth company?
- Is DC owned by Disney?
- What is Netflix’s biggest competitor?
- What will happen to Disney if I own Hulu?
- What company owns AT&T?
- What percentage of Hulu does Disney own?
- Is Disney World free on your birthday?
- Does Disney own Warner Bros?
- How much is AT&T net worth?
Does China own Disney?
Similar to the Hong Kong property, Shanghai Disneyland is owned by a partnership between the Walt Disney Company and the government of China.
This partnership is called Shanghai Shendi Group.
In this case, Disney owns 43% and China 57%..
Is Disney buying Sony?
Now, it appears Disney wants full control and is willing to pay Sony up to $5 billion for Peter Parker. … It’s important to note that Disney purchased Marvel Entertainment for $4.24 billion in 2009, which included a lot more characters than just one.
Who owns Pixar now?
The Walt Disney CompanyPixar/Parent organizations
Is Apple owned by Disney?
Iger first joined Apple’s board in 2011, but Disney and Apple’s relationship existed before then. Disney acquired Pixar, which former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was a majority stakeholder in, back in 2006. Disney bought Pixar for $7.4 billion and, at the time, turned Jobs into Disney’s largest single shareholder.
What company owns Disney?
The Walt Disney Company is a massive corporate enterprise and media empire. ESPN, ABC, Lifetime, History, A&E, and FX are owned by Disney. Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm are both Disney-owned, as well. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Is AT&T in financial trouble?
That something, according to recent media reports, could be DirecTv, the satellite service. DirecTv cost AT&T $49 billion in 2015 but has lost 2.5 million subscribers in the last year….The Bottom Line.SymbolGE General Electric CompanyLast Price6.25Change-0.02% Change-0.32%4 more columns•Sep 19, 2019
Does Disney get free Coke?
Legend: Because of the advertising value of having its products featured at Disney theme parks, Coca Cola provides Disneyland with all of its beverage products free of charge.
What is the richest company in the world?
AppleThe richest company in the world today is Apple. Americans were thrilled when the announcement was made in August of 2018, that Apple had exceeded a market cap of a trillion dollars.
How much is Amazon 2020 worth?
Bezos, Amazon’s 56-year-old founder and the world’s richest person, has seen his fortune swell $74 billion in 2020 to $189.3 billion, despite the U.S. entering its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.
What is the highest net worth company?
10 Most Valuable Companies in the world#1. Saudi Aramco. $1,685 bln.#2. Microsoft. $1,359 bln.#3. Apple inc. $1,286 bln.#4. Amazon Inc. $1,233 bln.#5. Alphabet Inc. $919 bln.#6. Facebook. $584 bln.#7. Alibaba Group. $545 bln.#8. Tencent. $510 bln.More items…•
Is DC owned by Disney?
Originally Answered: Is DC Comics owned by Walt Disney? DC comics is owed by Warner Bros studios, marvel is owned by Walt Disney. They are separate entities but under a connected umbrella of companies.
What is Netflix’s biggest competitor?
AmazonThe biggest competitive threat to Netflix is probably Amazon (AMZN).
What will happen to Disney if I own Hulu?
Disney now gets immediate complete control of Hulu, according to the deal the companies announced Tuesday, and will pay Comcast at least $5.8 billion for its Hulu stake in five years. It could receive more, depending on whether or how much Comcast invests in Hulu over the period.
What company owns AT&T?
Here’s everything AT&T now owns, apart from your soulHBO. Arguably the biggest single name AT&T just acquired. … TBS. Cable channel owned by Turner, and it turn (heh) by AT&T. … CNN. Another subsidiary of Turner, CNN…well, you all know what CNN is and what it does. … Turner. … DC Entertainment. … Warner Bros. … New Line Cinema. … The rest of AT&T.
What percentage of Hulu does Disney own?
67 percentDisney now has a 67 percent ownership of Hulu, which it gained, in part, through its $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Comcast has a 33 percent stake in Hulu.
Is Disney World free on your birthday?
Register online at Disney.com for a free admission to Walt Disney World or Disneyland on your Birthday. Here are the steps: Register your birthday—and other household members’ birthdays too, if you want. Print the confirmation message you receive after registering your birthday.
Does Disney own Warner Bros?
They own everything from NBC to Telemundo to Syfy. One of the other companies that own everything is Time Warner Inc., which owns HBO, Warner Bros., the CW, DC Comics, and AOL among other properties. It’s important to remember that Disney isn’t the only huge media conglomerate around!
How much is AT&T net worth?
AT&T net worth: AT&T is an American telecommunications company that has a net worth is $266 billion.

domain: finance


text:
Restore Your Tooth Damage with Conservative and Tooth-like Composite Dental Fillings
Patients with minor tooth decay should fix it before the problem becomes bigger, requiring more costly and invasive dental restorations. Cavities start as small caries formed as bacteria secrete acidic substances that erode your enamel. When you don’t treat your cavities, they grow into bigger pits that require dental crowns or root canal therapy to save your tooth.
You don’t have to let dental cavities wreak havoc on your dental health. White Sage Dentistry uses tooth-colored (composite) fillings to treat cavities. With our natural-looking dental fillings, you will have a cavity-free smile without compromising the natural aesthetics of your smile. Who doesn’t enjoy that?
What to expect during composite filling treatment
Tooth decay treatment with composite resin is pretty fast and painless. After numbing your treatment area, the dentist drills out the decayed part and cleans it thoroughly to eliminate any traces of harmful bacteria. Next, we fill out the cleaned portion with composite resin in layers. Your dentist then uses curing light to harden the material.
Before letting you leave, we make a few adjustments to your treated tooth to ensure your bite feels normal. Finally, we polish your filling for a natural-looking, shiny finish. After treatment, the only aftercare tip is to avoid chewing or eating until the anesthesia wears out. You may bite your tongue or cheeks if you chew with your mouth still numb.
Benefits of composite fillings
A few decades ago, dentists could only treat tooth cavities and decay with amalgam fillings. While these silver-colored fillings work, they have safety and aesthetic concerns. Dr. Shruti Jadeja and other like-minded dentists use composite fillings to fix minor tooth damage because they have numerous benefits, like:
- Safety — white fillings are biocompatible (contain toxic-free materials)
- Aesthetically appealing — white fillings are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth
- Conservative — we only remove a small portion of your tooth when treating it with composite resin
- Versatile — they can treat cavities and tooth decay in front and back teeth
Would you like to restore your smile with composite fillings in Salem, OR? If yes, please dial (503) 877-1626 to book an appointment with the team at White Sage Dentistry.

domain: health


text:
Photo: Christopher Hirsheimer
Adapted from SaveurThis is my go-to summer favorite for years now--ease up on the olive oil and enjoy!
Probably invented in Seville, gazpacho was originally served at the end of a meal. Though there are many versions of this soup, the traditional, tomato-based Andalusian variety is the one you want on a hot afternoon or warm evening. It's salad in a blender, summer in a bowl.
1 slice country-style bread, about 1" thick, crusts removed
2 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 lbs. very ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1⁄2 green pepper, seeded and finely diced
1⁄2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
1 cup 1⁄2" croutons
1⁄2 small white onion, peeled and finely diced
1 small tomato, seeded and finely diced
1. Soak bread for 1⁄2 hour in a small bowl in water to cover. Squeeze out moisture with your hands.
2. Purée bread, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and 1 cup water in a food processor until very smooth.
3. Push purée through a coarse sieve with the back of a wooden spoon. Gazpacho should be fairly thin. Season to taste with salt.
4. Chill gazpacho in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Adjust seasoning. Serve in individual glasses, or in soup bowls with garnishes on the side.
This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #7


Keep Your FSA Office Informed
It seems that every year there are some "last minute" changes as to which farmer will be renting a farm. When those changes occur it is important to let your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office know that you will be renting a farm that you did not farm last year. It is also important to let the FSA office know if you will not be renting a farm this year.
FSA staff will catch any changes when you certify your planted acres but it is a lot easier to take care of now rather than later. FSA staff need a copy of the cash rental agreement that is signed by the owner. The agreement needs to "state the correct owner, where the land is located and the number of acres being rented," As always if you have any questions stop in or give your FSA office a call. There is no such thing as a "silly question."


Have you ever scheduled service to the wrong service order? Perhaps you have put a January walk on the February service order? With release version 4.8, it is now possible to move services from one service order to another.
Prior to the arrival of this function, when a mistake had been made, it was traditionally a two step process to put things right. First you had to re-schedule the service to the correct service order and then delete the incorrectly scheduled services from the incorrect service order.
Now it is possible to move services from one service order to another in a single action making it much easier and faster to correct scheduling errors of this type.
Click on the presentation for more information.


Bought bike last summer, mint condition 1987 gl1200 17k miles, w/ engine turning over but wouldnt start. Drained fuel from tank, carbs and lines but no fuel to carbs. This summer change pump and filter but now engine wont turn over, w/ car battery, just solinoid click and starter click and headlight dies as starter draws too much. Sprayed PB Blaster and tried rocking in 1st gear w/ plugs out. Disabled Vet finally free to wing off into sunset but in need of help. What am I missing please?


text:
Today I have a super fun project.
This project I made for Discount Paper Crafts.
I altered a Tim Holtz clock. Here is a rough run down of what I did.
I started off by taking out the glass and painting the whole clock with 2 coats of Gesso. I then used some Liquitex modeling paste to create a lot of texture. I just scraped it on. I also used some Shimmerz Texturez in white. I then used a combination of Lindys Stamp Gang sprays. Gausamer gold, Clam bake beige, South shore sand, Jack frost and Cape cod coral.
For the inside of the clock I covered the back piece with some Prima Lyric paper. I used my Prima Distress tool to distress the edges of the paper. I used some lace from my stash that I sprayed with Clam bake beige. I then used a Leaky Shed studios clock that I cut to fit inside. I used a super cute picture of my kids and I popped it up with some cardboard. I used a Prima vine that I cut up so I can get a lot of use out of it. I added some images from the paper and some Prima clock hands. I also used some Prima buttons with some twine.
For the outside of the clock I used some more of that Prima vine and I added a sentiment that was in the Lyric paper. I used a Prima clock and some more of the Prima clock hands. I also used a Prima flower from the engraver collection. I added a Prima resin to the top of the clock. I also used a couple Leaky Shed studios butterflies.
Here are some more pictures.
Thank you so much for stopping by.

domain: hobby


text:
Mercer has published the sequel to its widely-cited 2015 “Investing in a time of climate change” report.
The underlying climate-economy model has been changed and extended the time horizon to 2100. The long-term return impacts continue to be implausibly low, but Mercer now do a better job of highlighting the modelling limitations (e.g. “the resulting magnitudes are likely to be significantly underestimated”) and encourage focus on the relative rather than absolute results.
The new report has two important additions:
- Short-term stress tests for exploring the impact of changes in market views. They illustrate two stress tests (sudden shift in likelihood of 2 and 4 degree scenarios) with portfolio impacts of -3% to +3% in less than a year.
- Extra asset classes for sustainable variants of listed equity, private equity and infrastructure. They show that switching 10%, 1% and 1% of a sample portfolio into these classes respectively returns c.0.2% pa more to 2030.
The report continues to consider asset impacts only, with no commentary on funding or covenant considerations.


SEO Content Distribution Resources for Ambitious Brands
Content distribution has essentially replaced ‘link building’ in many respects. While inbound links continue to be the most critical factor in Google’s algorithm, the addition of social and semantic signals has made the race for page one results far more complicated and impossible to manipulate using classic link-building techniques.
The requirement for content promotion is one thing that never changes. Without a robust SEO content distribution plan, ranking your content in the SERPs for high-volume competitive keywords is practically difficult. So, let’s take a look at some of the top resources to learn more about SEO content distribution.
SEO Content Distribution Resources
BuiltVisible is one of the perfect platforms. When it comes to formulating content distribution plans, it should be at the center of everyone’s digital marketing activities since it provides in-depth analyses and essential resources for ambitious marketers that like investing in their growth.
BuildVisible can help you change people’s perceptions of your brand by giving genuine knowledge to comprehend, mold into a coherent content distribution plan, and achieve steady growth while staying faithful to your investment.
They have a variety of guides and resources that can help you build a content distribution strategy that you can trust by leveraging data that your competitors can only dream of. These include:
- A Guide to the Command Line for SEO
- Introducing GA4, everything you need to know about the new Google Analytics
- Everything you need to know to get started with local SEO for multi-location businesses
- Build a flexible content strategy
- An SEO’s guide to taxonomies
And many more SEO content distribution resources. These resources result from their content strategists’ collaborations with in-house teams to provide clarity on revenue development opportunities, connect stakeholders throughout your organization to make it happen, and report on the metrics that matter.
Do you want to boost your internet visibility? Then you should undoubtedly check out Neil Patel’s resources and tips.
Neil Patel and his team of professional marketers report on marketing news from all corners of the industry, including SEO. Their videos are equally captivating as their blog postings.
Forbes lists him as one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine lists him as the founder of one of the 100 most brilliant organizations. He is the author of a New York Times Bestselling book and a top web influencer.
Among all of his other well-known guides, ‘A Beginner’s Guide to SEO’ is the most widely read and rated on the internet. Whether you run a tiny business or a major corporation, Neil Patel’s recommendations are essential reading to boost your SEO content distribution.
This platform offers content resources and distribution services that are open to the public for anybody interested in learning more about SEO content distribution.
You may study different tactics and strategies for executing your content marketing distribution plan. Some of the top free SEO content distribution guides among many others include:
- Everything you know about SEO is a lie
- Content That Ranks Naturally
- B2B Saas SEO Case Studies
- Turning any writer into an SEO content writer
- Automate Affiliate SEO Keyword Research.
So there you have it – these are some of the most popular and recommended sites with some valuable content and SEO content resources for any company looking to kickstart their content distribution plan.
1. Examine the demographics of your intended audience
2. Examine your material
3. Pick your distribution outlets for your material
4. Choose your content kinds
5. Set your KPIs and objectives for content distribution
6. Make an editorial schedule
7. Make your own content
8. Distribute and promote your work
9. Calculate and evaluate your outcomes
1. It increases the effectiveness of your content beyond curation and creation.
2. It brings together your team and the teams with which you collaborate to produce and share content, among other things.
The most basic strategy is to just use social media as a means of content distribution and traffic generation. However, a subset of publishers is pushing social media to new heights by generating narratives and utilizing native social media platforms.
The top social media distribution channels for different types of material are Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and Pinterest.


text: MIAMI — MIAMI -- President Bush's order to return Haitian boat people directly to Haiti without review violates international law and serves as a virtual death sentence for some Haitians, refugee lawyers said yesterday. "We have a refugee emergency in our own back yard, and we have closed our doors," said Bill Frelick, senior policy analyst for the U.S. Committee for Refugees, a private refugee-advocacy group. "It's dangerous and frightening. When there is another refugee emergency in Africa or Asia, the countries that want to close the door, push these people away, will be able to point to the United States," he said. "Our ability to act as a moral voice has seriously been undermined." Mr. Bush's new executive order provides refugees with little if any protection from the de facto government some of them are fleeing, refugee lawyers said. The Bush administration issued the executive order Sunday with little elaboration. In a statement, the president said he hoped it would help save lives by discouraging Haitians from making the dangerous journey to Florida. Returning to the White House yesterday, Mr. Bush defended his policy. "We're doing the right thing," he said. Under Mr. Bush's order, boat people must ask for political asylum at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. "If you walk into the embassy, you're marking yourself as an opponent of the military and the de facto government," said Bill O'Neill, deputy director for the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights in New York. And advocates for refugees say the embassy is too short-staffed to deal with thousands of time-consuming claims. "It's a sham," said Robert Juceam, a lawyer for the New York firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson. During the past few weeks, human rights organizations have reported an increase in the number of beatings, arrests and deaths of supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. hemispheric economic embargo, led by the Organization of American States, has deepened the suffering of Haitian refugees. Many have lost jobs and are close to starvation. Mr. Juceam and other refugee lawyers said Mr. Bush's order violates the most important international treaty protecting refugees: the United Nations Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees. The 1967 treaty guarantees that refugees will not be returned to a land where their lives or freedom would be threatened. The Bush administration argues that the treaty does not protect Haitian boat people because they have not reached U.S. soil. But advocates say the treaty's intention is clear: Do not send potential political refugees to a place where they will be threatened. "We have closed our eyes and turned our backs," Mr. Juceam said. The president's order also contradicts the U.S. government's 1981 interdiction agreement with Haiti, refugee lawyers said. In that document, President Ronald Reagan and the Haitian government agreed to ensure that no political refugees stopped at sea would be returned to Haiti.


text:
Reviews and Festivals
"Affecting and shocking."
— Elena McGrath, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Union College
"By allowing the Black community their voice, Miller forces the audience to listen and learn. One of the most affecting scenes comes when a young girl, Celine Miriam Samuel, articulates her fear that she could 'all of a sudden be shot' by police. The other voices in the film convey to white viewers the need to step back and let the Black community lead. This highly recommended film would be perfect for starting a conversation about structural racism in the viewer's local towns and cities."
— Educational Media Reviews Online
"Really makes a point without being heavy-handed and off-putting. Very educational, strong, and full of compassion."
— Linda Roan, Founder, eCrossCulture
"Great piece of work"
— Annett James, President, NAACP of Boulder County
"Brilliant, both in substance, research, production values, and style...Compelling...Asks all the right questions, lets the protagonists speak, and leaves the viewer with a lot to think about."
— Mitchell Moss, US State Department (Ret.)
"This accessible, story-based film opens pathways for dialogue, insight, and change."
— Boston International Film Festival
"The 60+ people who attended our screening left with a greater understanding of the scope of white supremacy in our systems and history and with some ideas about how to address them."
— Reverend Jackie Hibbard, Community United Church of Christ
"Cannot express how deeply I was affected by both the documentary and the sentiments expressed by the presenters. The film is expertly done, weaving stories from multiple inhabitants of Boulder throughout its history and presenting a very human side to systemic racism."
— Tienne McKenzie, Paralegal
— Jenefer Donovan, Trustee, Friends School
"Our staff was very moved by the film...At times painful to watch but that makes it even more important. I will continue to recommend this film to everyone I know."
— Suzanne Crawford, CEO, Sister Carmen Community Center
"Showed just how entrenched and contorted police culture is"
— Madeleine Jacobs, M.D.
Boulder International Film Festival, People's Choice Award
Boston International Film Festival, Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival, Best Feature Documentary
Hamilton Black Film Festival, Best Feature Documentary
Baltimore International Black Film Festival, Best Feature Documentary
Berlin Indie Film Festival, Best Editing
Toronto International Women Film Festival
Boulder International Film Festival
Film Girl Film Festival
Oxford Film Festival
DocuWest Film Festival
Rhode Island Black Film Festival
Boston International Film Festival
NorthwestFest International Documentary Film Festival
Hamilton Black Film Festival
Richmond International Film Festival
National Black Film Festival
Women of African Descent Film Festival
Charlotte Black Film Festival
Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival
Freedom Festival International
Royal Star Film Festival
Crested Butte Film Festival
Morehouse College Human Rights Festival
Detroit Black Film Festival
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival
Baltimore International Black Film Festival
Portland Film Festival
Festival International du Film Panafrican de Cannes
DocUtah International Documentary Film Festival
Denver Film Festival
St Louis International Film Festival
River's Edge International Film Festival
Djarfogo International Film Festival
African Film Festival
Denton Black Film Festival
Seattle Black Film Festival
Rapid Lion, South African International Film Festival
Cine Soul, Sacramento Black Film Festival
Los Angeles Black Film Festival


The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Party (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun was, moments ago, endorsed by President Muhammadu Buhari at the just concluded Presidential Rally in Abeokuta.
The National Chairman of APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, also presented the symbolic party flag to Abiodun at the well attended rally, which was also witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some former and serving state governors and party executives.
In his speech, President Buhari thanked the people of Ogun State for the support given to him in 2015. He reeled out his achievements in the areas of combating insurgency, fighting against corruption, and so on; just he promised to do more.
Against the violence that preceded his arrival at the venue, during which several members of the APC were injured and chased out of the stadium by thugs allegedly sponsored by the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, President Buhari warned that the choice of who to vote for “is a fundamental human right of the people and that there should be no problems about that at all”. He posited that people should be allowed to freely express their choice by voting their preferred candidate.
Ogun APC Apologises
The Ogun State Caretaker Committee led by Chief Yemi Sanusi tenders unreserved apology to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari over the gross misconduct, indiscipline, disrespect and disorder perpetrated by agents of Governor Amosun today at the MKO Abiola Stadium.
Governor Amosun, using thugs and other urchins wrecked havoc on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress for wearing yellow vests and caps of Dapo Abiodun.
The thugs at some points, were personally led by Governor Amosun, who was seen on a video that has since gone viral, removing A-Boards and other campaign materials of Dapo Abiodun from the venue. Also members of the Caretaker Committee were debarred from mounting the stage by Amosun’s thugs with obvious compromise of some security agents attached to the Governor.
The unruly acts, not only embarrassed the President and his entourage, but have actually embarrassed the whole people of Ogun State at home and abroad, who have since been expressing their disbelief and disdain.
While tendering this apology, we are happy that the Department of State Security Service and other agencies have details of the sad events, which we urge them to submit to the Presidency.
Cover Of The Week
- Mozambique President Named Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020 September 30, 2020
- African Guarantee Fund Appoints Jules Ngankam as Group Chief Executive Officer September 30, 2020
- Orange Campus Africa, Orange’s New African E-Learning Platform September 30, 2020
- HUAWEI now offers safe and contactless digital payment options with the launch of Mondia Pay on HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) in the MEA Region September 30, 2020
- Coronavirus - African Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (1,472,433) deaths (35,954), and recoveries (1,217,457) September 30, 2020
- Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Information Update (29th September 2020) September 30, 2020
- Towards the establishment of a National Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system in Burkina Faso September 30, 2020
- World Health Organization (WHO) to Investigate Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 29, 2020
- African Island States Launch Joint Medicines Procurement Initiative September 29, 2020
- A Whole New Finals: NBA Restart by the Numbers September 29, 2020
celebrity radar - gossips4 weeks ago
Popular Yoruba Actor, Kanran Smiles Again, gets Car, Cash, Property Worth Millions (video)
Metro1 month ago
8 People killed in Edo over ₦100
Sports4 weeks ago
Prophet TB Joshua Speaks To Messi
celebrity radar - gossips1 month ago
BREAKING: Names of the Three Cabin Crew Revealed As Third Person Onboard Helicopter Crash Dies In Hospital


text:
Harry Potter fans, also known as Potterheads, were excited when HBO Max's retrospective special titled Return To Hogwarts premiered on January 1 to celebrate 20 years of the franchise's first film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. However, fans were perplexed after spotting a mistake involving Emma Watson and Emma Roberts.
In a special segment, pictures of the cast before the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone were shown. Instead of using a picture of Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the franchise, the production team accidentally used an image of Roberts wearing Minnie Mouse ears while eating breakfast.
— (@vee_delmonico99) January 1, 2022
The production house admitted their mistake. In a statement, the producers said, "Well spotted Harry Potter fans! You brought an editing mistake of a mislabeled photograph to our attention. New version up shortly."
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Oliver Phelps, James Phelps, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Gary Oldman, Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and others participated in the reunion.
(Source: Entertainment Weekly)

domain: entertainment


text:
What are Native Plants? When we refer to native plants, we’re talking about plant species that have their origins deeply rooted in a particular geographic region. These plants have not been introduced from other parts of the world; rather, they have been growing naturally and harmoniously within the local ecosystem… Read More »the Hidden Benefits of Native Plants in Your Garden
Guides tailored for budding gardeners eager to embark on their green-thumb journey. Whether you’re taking your first steps in gardening or simply looking to refresh your knowledge, this category is your friendly companion. We offer clear and comprehensive guides that cover the fundamental aspects of gardening, from understanding soil and selecting plants to basic tools and essential techniques. Let us be your mentors as we walk you through the basics, demystifying the world of gardening and helping you sow the seeds for a successful and rewarding gardening experience. Explore our beginner guides to cultivate your passion for gardening with confidence and enthusiasm.
Are you tired of spending countless hours on your hands and knees, digging and weeding your garden, only to see minimal results? If so, it’s time to unlock the secrets of no-dig gardening methods and discover how you can achieve an abundant harvest without all the backbreaking work. In this… Read More »From Soil to Serenity: No-Dig Gardening Methods Made Simple

domain: biology


text:
Brought to you by Cork Craft Month.
Cork is home to a thriving community of makers and crafters.
In fact, if you’re on a mission to fill your home with useful and beautiful objects that are homespun and handmade locally, you’re spoilt for choice… provided you know where to look.
Happily, Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for craftspeople and artisans, does the finding for us all, bringing together the most exciting work alongside a thoughtful programme of masterclasses, craft trails, demonstrations, conversations and behind-the-scenes exhibitions every year during Cork Craft Month.
This year’s Cork Craft Month programme runs throughout August with an extra special 31-day programme of virtual free events.
“Every year, Cork Craft Month shines a light on the exceptional craft tradition in Ireland and applauds the amazing work our makers across Cork do,” said Maeve Murphy, Operations Manager of Cork Craft Month.
“We continue to do this in 2020 and have curated a rich and varied programme featuring the makers — from basket makers to ceramists; bookbinders to illustrators — who inspire, engage and excite with their work.
“The core programme will be digital, which can be explored at www.corkcraftanddesign.com. However, there will be a number of physical events that will take place in line with health and safety guidelines. Cork Craft & Design’s shop at 27a St Patrick’s Mills in Douglas will also serve as an exhibition space throughout the festival.”
Here are six fascinating and free events to check out this year:
1. Made in Cork Boy! Outdoor Craft & Food Market
Location: St. Patrick’s Woollen Mills, Douglas
The first Cork Craft Month Food and Craft Market will take place on the last two Sundays in August (23rd and 30th). Head for St Patrick’s Woollen Mills in Douglas for a family-friendly day out and discover over 30 craft and food makers from all over Cork.
This is a free event and limited two-hour free parking will be available on site.
2. Ceramics with Ceramifique
Location: Online via Instagram.
French artist Jean-Philippe Levillain and Irish artist Jennifer Ahern work together to produce beautiful handcrafted ceramic homeware and porcelain jewellery at Over the Line Studios in Ballyvolane. On August 3rd, 2020 at 12pm, the duo, who met while studying at Crawford College of Art and Design, will be presenting a free one-hour demo, showing how their unique piece are created.
3. Cork Craft & Design Showcase Exhibition
With a new setting in beautiful Ballydehob, this year the Cork Craft and Design exhibition celebrates sustainability and environmentally conscious thinking. Visitors will be invited to explore a visual dialogue between craftsmen, makers and designers, who will describe their approach to one of the biggest questions of our times: How can we sustain ourselves without exploiting the planet?
For more details, visit the Cork Craft Month website here.
4. Meet the Maker
Put the kettle on and find a cosy spot to enjoy the Over the Line Maker Takeover series, which is taking place online. In the first of the series, viewers will be treated to a peek inside Over the Line Studios in Ballyvolane to see what a day in the life of an artist studio is like. Throughout August the artists in Over the Line Studios will be sharing a day in their lives and how they work in the creative hub based in Ballyvolane.
Everything you need to enjoy this one is available here.
5. Upcycling with Black Water Valley Makers
Take a spin to Fermoy on August 15th, 2020 for an afternoon of DIY inspiration. From 2pm to 3pm, Patti O’Leary will demonstrate the different skills and techniques used to upcycle a piece of furniture, turning an old or dated piece into a chic addition to your home for no more than a few Euros.
Sign up for free here or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
6. The Society of Cork Potters Anniversary Exhibition
Location: Wandesford Quay, Clarke’s Bridge, Cork City
The Society of Cork Potters celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the Lavit Gallery is hosting an exhibition showcasing the variety of work produced by this group. Members of the Society will be presenting their anniversary book, published to mark this momentous occasion.
No booking is required, just pop in between August 7th and September 22nd between 10.30am and 6pm. More details here.
7. Clonakilty Makers Trail
As part of Cork Craft Month 2020, Green Dot has put together a self-guided walking trail of studios and workshops in the heart of Clonakilty. These range from artists’ studios, chocolate makers, upholsterers, craft studios and many other interesting places and characters in between.
This trail will be a great chance to ‘meet the maker’ right where they feel most comfortable; in their workshop or studio. Visit the website for more details.


text:
CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services was directed to implement an online sexual assault tracking system by the end of the year by the new ISP Acting Director Brendan Kelly.
The current laboratory IT vendor will begin development of the online system immediately.
“Survivors of sexual assault or violent crime should know that hospitals, police, forensic scientists, and prosecutors care about their case and transparency is the best way to make sure that happens,” Kelly said.
In the Show-Me state, Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his plan late last month to create an electronic system as well.
Rose Berkman is an Advocate and Counselor for sexual assault victims at the Women’s Center, a domestic abuse treatment center in Carbondale, Ill. She explained how this could impact most people in some way.
“Everyone knows someone who’s been a survivor of sexual assault or sexual abuse...if you are in a group of four or five people, it’s likely that one of them has experienced it," Berkman said.
She believed the new online rape kit tracking system is good news.
“This will allow them a sense of control and make them feel a part of the process," Berkman said. "It will be a lot more pressure to do things in a timely fashion and to bring prosecution to those who have committed these offenses.”
The way the process will work is the sexual assault tracking system will allow survivors of sexual assault to monitor their evidence online throughout the entire process, from collection at the hospital, through law enforcement pick-up and submission to the forensic lab. Finally, to the State’s Attorney’s office where final results are received.
Sgt. David Kemp is with the Carbondale Police Department.
“One of the most difficult aspects of the whole process of once you call the police and let me know what has happened...is not knowing what is going on," he said.
Kemp said his department already stays in close contact with the victims. However, he says the struggle is with the backlog of cases at the state police crime lab.
“And this is a very big step towards providing people with the information so they know or at least have a better idea of what’s going on in the process of the investigation,” Kemp said.
Berkman believed this will inspire optimism for the future of sexual assault victims.
“When you’re invvolved and you’ve got infomation, you do feel like you’ve got more control. Especially during a time when control has been taken away from you," she said.
The tracking of sexual assault kits allows survivors to check on the status of their evidence without compromising their privacy. To ensure privacy, the system will use unique case numbers and passwords to limit access to survivors and law enforcement. In addition, it will be exempt from FOIA laws, so no survivor’s information will be released.
According to ISP, the transparency of this data will reveal additional opportunities for stakeholders to develop operational procedures or legislation that will eliminate barriers to fast turnaround time.
The system will be implemented by the end of the year, according the ISP.


Singer 401 A woes .......
A month or so ago we got a 401A. No case top, no foot controller or power cord, needed some tensioner parts, a bottom spool pin and a lot of cleaning.
The poor thing was just covered in grime and grunge and smoke residue. Not to mention that everything that could be greased (even if it shouldn't be) was slathered in something brown that looked and felt like chassis grease. YUCK.
So I spent about 12 hours or so cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, and then cleaned some more before I started lubing and greasing. Yes, the owners manual calls for grease on the gears only. It actually states to not use any oil on them.
Got it all cleaned up. Put in a new bottom spool pin, got the tensioner parts replaced at our LSMS, installed the new cords and foot controller and tested it out.
NICE ...... Joey likie!!!
We got some cams and accessories for the slant stitch from the LSMS too and really haven't' done anything with it yet but test stitch and play with it.
My wife has:
Singer 538 with complete set of decorative cams ( currently out of service )
Singer 319K with all of it's cams and those from the 538
Bernina Record 930 with about a million built in stitches
Ideal Automatik with 20 cams
The MW URR 988 that will have cams when we find them
And a couple other zig-zag machines with built in decorative stitches .......
And a Singer 4622A with 25 built in decorative stitches
I've used them a bit, they just don't speak to me.
She loves that 319K, but it just doesn't do anything for me.
I have fallen for the 401A.
I want it
She won't let me have it
I think she's being greedy
I'm gonna take it anyway
If sometime I don't come back you'll know why.


Question about PNY 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Blue/Black
Everytime I plug it in, it says "USB Device Not Recognized". I have tried this on multiple computers. It was working fine yesterday, but not today! HELP!
Have you installed a scanner/another external USB drive since first trying your Flash drive? If so, try unplugging that and re-insert your Flash drive. I had this problem and a friend suggested this and it worked!
Posted on Oct 05, 2009
a 6ya expert can help you resolve that issue over the phone in a minute or two.
best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.
the service is completely free and covers almost anything you can think of (from cars to computers, handyman, and even drones).
click here to download the app (for users in the US for now) and get all the help you need.
Posted on Jan 02, 2017
Tips for a great answer:
Oct 17, 2014 | PNY 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Blue/Black
Sep 26, 2012 | Verbatim ® Store `n` Go USB Flash Drive,...
Apr 20, 2011 | PNY Optima 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Dark...
Mar 04, 2011 | PNY 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Blue/Black
Jan 02, 2011 | Transcend 4GB JetFlash 110 USB 2.0 Flash...
Jan 24, 2010 | PNY 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Grey/Black
Sep 10, 2009 | Electronics - Others
Jun 16, 2009 | PNY 8GB Secure Digital High Capacity...
798 people viewed this question
Usually answered in minutes!
Step 2: Please assign your manual to a product:


text:
Richmond city councillors will discuss the possibility of installing porta potties and a hand washing station to accommodate homeless community members who depend on public facilities.
David_Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons
City considers more public washroom facilities
Published 4:40 PDT, Mon March 30, 2020
Tonight’s special city council meeting will see councillors discuss the installation of porta potties and a hand washing station in Richmond’s city centre.
Many community washrooms and hand washing stations are closed overnight. This means that members of the population without access to these facilities may be more vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Closures of libraries, community centres, and other public places reduces the number of public washrooms available.
The city’s COVID-19 Community Task Force discussed the possibility of adding more facilities at their online meeting earlier today.
$9.99 for 8 slices of classic pizza or a whole pizza (Hawaiian, Pepperoni, Veggie)
FreshSlice - Near Seafair Centre
Use any of our home staging service and get a second month rental for free!


text:
Desert Dakar Xtream is a popular sub-genre of racing games that focuses on off-road racing through desert terrain. These games often feature high-speed action, challenging obstacles, and a range of different vehicles to choose from.
One of the most popular Desert Dakar Xtream games is "Dakar 18", which challenges players to race through a variety of different tracks in a range of different cars, trucks, and motorcycles, each with their own unique handling and abilities. The game features a comprehensive upgrade system that allows players to improve their vehicles and compete more effectively against other racers.
Another popular game in this genre is "Baja: Edge of Control HD", which puts players in control of high-performance off-road vehicles and challenges them to navigate through rugged desert environments. The game features realistic physics and detailed graphics, as well as a range of different modes to choose from.
Other notable Desert Dakar Xtream Games include "MX vs ATV All Out", "Gravel", and "Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 2". Each of these games offers its own unique take on the genre, with different gameplay mechanics and levels of difficulty.
Overall, Desert Dakar Xtream Games provide an exciting and immersive experience for players who enjoy fast-paced, off-road racing games with an element of adventure. Whether you are a fan of realistic simulation games or more arcade-style racing experiences, there are plenty of great Desert Dakar Xtream Games to choose from. Just remember to always drive responsibly and stay safe when operating a real car.


text:
In today’s Danger Room, Nathan Hodge (co-author of A Nuclear Family Vacation) asks penetrating questions about how my book came about, who/how I knew when/ where — and asks me to guide us on a quick tour of the danger spots. Read here.
Archive for May, 2009
Here’s a story in today’s front page of USA Today about the Energy Department’s problems of eliminating nuclear weapons; it was sent to me by Robert Alvarez of the Institute of Policy Studies. “As the article strongly implies, under the status quo, we are looking at a 30-40 year time-line before President Obama’s goal can actually be realized,” says Alvarez. “The longer we wait to restructure the DOE weapons complex to eliminate nuclear weapons, he adds, the less likely these warheads and the fuel to make them will be gone.” Here is the link.


text:
THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT
Maximum Ride : Book One
Author: James Patterson
Source: Purchased at Store
- Reading level: Young Adult
- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0316067954
- ISBN-13: 978-0316067959
In James Patterson’s blockbuster series, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “flock”–Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel–are just like ordinary kids–only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time…like when Angel, the youngest member of the flock, is kidnapped and taken back to the “School” where she and the others were experimented on by a crew of wack jobs. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare–this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf “Erasers” in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb–now her betrayed and greatest enemy–that her purpose is save the world–but can she?
This is a great fast read that not only will young adults love, but so will adults. It is fast paced with lots of action and has the paranormal angle that is popular.
I was amazed at first at how the chapters were no more than 3 pages long. Sometimes, a chapter was only one page. It made me feel like I was flying through this book quickly. Even though they were short chapters, they each had great story and flowed nicely. I loved each of the characters the author introduced to me to. They each had their own personality and purpose in the book.
The only drawback this book had was that it seemed a little repetitive in the action. Same fight just in a different location each time seemed to be the norm. It kept the book action packed, but at times dragged it along as well.
Overall, I look forward to reading the next book. I have fallen in love with each of the characters and I look forward to seeing them grow and explore.
Very Good! Worth Spending Your Money on!

domain: literature


It’s been years since Kim Kardashian and Ray J broke up, but apparently Ray has a message for somebody. Kris Humphries? Reggie Bush? Miles Austin? Spring is here and the actor/r&b thug that is Ray J just might be taking aim at a couple of jocks and perhaps rapper Kanye West. Ray J dropped the new cover art for his single, “I hit it first.” I mean, whoever could he be referring too?
— RayJ (@RayJ) April 5, 2013
Here are a few lyrics:
She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
But we all know I hit it first.
I had her head going North and her ass going South
But now baby chose to go West
No matter where she goes or who she knows
She still belongs in my bed.
Ray J’s sextape with Kim Kardashian helped thrust her in the spotlight. After the two broke up Kim went on to date running back Reggie Bush, briefly hang out with Miles Austin while he was with the Cowboys, married Kris Humphries and now is expecting a bundle of joy with Kanye West.
I guess we have to wait until next week to hear it. But the question I want to know is, “is this what heartbreak sounds like?”


text:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hyena's Tree by Thomas J. Larson Paperback Published
June 30, 2016 - ROSEMOUNT, Minn. -- Thomas J. Larson's Hyena's Tree was released in paperback format by THEAQ Publishing today.
With the savanna and wildlife of sub-Saharan West Africa as a backdrop, adventure, mystery, and terror rush together in a flood of events—sweeping the reader into a wild and beautiful world.
Matt and Naabu live and work among lions, elephants, hippos—and poachers. Their lives are unexpectedly threatened when mysteries from a century earlier intersect with greed and terror to engulf innocent Africans and Peace Corps volunteers in a life or death struggle.
Thomas J. Larson’s debut novel is shaped by first-hand experiences, as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, that ranged from encounters with African buffalo, lions, and crocodiles to Gabon vipers and poachers. His passion for wildlife and knowledge of African history—along with his four decade career in conservation—culminate in a riveting adventure.
Thomas J. Larson is a wildlife ecologist and author of popular fiction.
Larson worked 37 years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System. The Refuge System sent him to 20 states and China, feeding his appetite for travel. During his time with the Refuge System he worked on a wetland management district, served as project leader on two national wildlife refuges, and was the chief of the Division of Conservation Planning for an eight state area in the Midwest.
Prior to this career, he joined the Peace Corps and found himself in West Africa working on a joint Peace Corps/United Nations national park development project. The two years spent living in Africa and studying the wildlife made a profound impression on him that influences his writing today.
Inheriting his father’s love of the outdoors, plants, and animals, Larson attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his bachelor's and master’s degrees in wildlife ecology.
The natural world has always intrigued Thomas. His fascination began on a small farm in southwestern Wisconsin where, at the age of four, he could scan the countryside as he sat perched on the back of a large draft horse, his father walking behind, guiding a cultivator to weed the young crops. The love of nature propelled him into his conservation career and is reflected in his writing.
He now lives in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota where he, his wife, and twin daughters have ample opportunity to pursue their interests in hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
THEAQ Publishing partners with highly-creative authors and illustrators to design, publish and market print and digital works of literary art.
for more information


text:
Story | Aug 20, 2014 | 1:26 AM
A collection of news and information related to Tsuyoshi Wada published by this site and its partners.
Top Tsuyoshi Wada Articles see all
Displaying items 1-5
Story | Aug 20, 2014 | 10:02 AMSS Starlin Castro is one homer away from a career-high 14. He hit his 13th on Sunday against the Mets, a game-winning solo shot.
Story | Aug 19, 2014 | 11:32 PM
Story | Aug 20, 2014 | 12:19 AM
The Sports Xchange By Jack McCarthy, The SportsXchange Cubs win shortened game thanks to unplayable field CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs claimed a rain-shortened, 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants early Wednesday morning. The Giants might protest...
Story | Aug 20, 2014 | 12:45 AM
The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Chicago Cubs - INSIDE PITCH CHICAGO -- The closest the Cubs will get to a pennant race is playing a series of contenders in the season's final six weeks. But manager Rick Renteria hopes that gives his young team a...