Must admit, when I first looked at Waterloo’s public square — built after much wailing and gnashing of teeth over lost parking spaces — that it wasn’t what I was expecting. It was just a big slab of concrete.
See what I mean?
So of course it became overrun by skateboarders, which has caused many complaints. But, as many have pointed out, what else are you going to do on that thing? It pretty much does look like a big old skateboard park.
A recent Record editorial pointed out what I hadn’t quite realized, and am somewhat relieved about, which is that this is just the first phase of this thing. There is supposed to be more stuff, like trees, and “bistro-style” tables, and a skating rink. Actually, I found a picture:
(And more pictures at http://urbanitydesign.wordpress.com/category/waterloo/).
In the meantime, though, I don’t know that it makes so much sense to ban skateboarding completely, especially when that’s going to cost $50,000 to $100,000 year in security. Wouldn’t it be better to spend that money on finishing the thing, so it’s no longer just a skateboard slab?
And in the meantime, I kind of like this suggestion:
However it came to be, let us accept and indeed glory in our new skateboard park. We can have skateboard festivals and competitions. We can host conferences on skateboarding. We could become a world leader in skateboarding culture.
Perhaps we can be called the “Most Intelligent City on Wheels”.
October 25, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Here is what shook me from my political lethargy. Concrete. Over $2 million of it that ruined the centre of my city. I never visit downtown anymore. With good reason. It is an expensive eyesore. To think, the citizens of Canada’s “most intelligent city” voted for the morons that gave us this. Incredible. Just incredible. Get out and vote people. We cannot afford such stupidity in office. Today is municipal election day, and I have all the names of the council that voted for this kind of concrete crap. I want them out of office.
May 18, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Nah, go the whole hog & stick a big ol’ ramp on it..yee haa!


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HOWARD CITY – A Howard City woman allegedly on drugs caused multiple car accidents Sunday morning, leaving one man dead and others injured.
Montcalm County sheriff’s deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on Ensley Street south of Walnut Street at 9:23 a.m.
Nicole Stapleton, 30, of Howard City, was northbound on Ensley Street, going a high rate of speed in a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck.
Stapleton rear-ended a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by John Reniff, 31, of Gladstone. The impact forced Reniff’s vehicle across the road, where it struck a southbound 2006 Chrysler Town and Country minivan driven by Julie Osborne, 43, of Howard City, who was waiting to turn left onto Walnut Street.
After striking the Tahoe, Stapleton’s vehicle continued north and just missed the Dairy Bear ice cream parlor before striking a tree, where the vehicle came to rest.
Reniff, who was wearing a seatbelt, and Stapleton, who was not wearing a seatbelt, were both airlifted to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Reniff died Sunday night from injuries sustained in the crash.
Stapleton is in good condition today at the hospital.
Reniff’s passenger, Melissa Ballard, 30, of Gladstone, who was wearing a seatbelt, was transported by Montcalm County Emergency Services to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was treated and released.
Further investigation found that moments before the crash, Stapleton had rear-ended a Volkswagen near Federal Road and Kendaville Road about one and a half miles south. Stapleton continued north into Howard City at a high rate of speed.
The Michigan State Police responded to the first crash. More information about that crash was not immediately available this morning.
Deputies believe drug use was a factor in Stapleton’s driving. The accident remains under investigation.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Michigan State Police and the Howard City Fire Department.

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It isn’t Sparta, but it’s got a screening room for viewings of “300.”
Gerard Butler has listed his Los Feliz home for $4.4 million, a tidy jump over the $3.25 million he paid for it in 2008, Variety reported. Those interested in the actor’s digs could also rent the four-bedroom pad for $15,000 per month.
Spanning nearly 4,500 square feet, the Spanish Revival-style abode has four bathrooms, beamed ceilings, a gated courtyard, a terrace and a pool with a spa.
Max Nelson of the Agency has the listing.


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He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Othello," in the Stratford Theatre Festival at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford, England with Godfrey Tearle, John Slater, Diana Wynyard, George Rose, Clement McCallin, Michael Gwynn, Paul Hardwick, Jill Bennett, Michael Bates, Robert Hardy, and Edmund Purdom in the cast. ...
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Writing is where the real center of my integrity lies. I never write for money. I only act for money, but not invariably of course. I would never write certain sentences that I say in films, or even that I write in films, because I often fix up my lines.
He's also a writer having written the play, Off the Mainland, which had a West End run and Retreat.
Deep, gruff voice and demeanor

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Luckie is an absolute gem! He's the last puppy from our fabulous Kate before she retired. Born with a birth defect, hypospadia we poured lots of TLC in this little guy. He's had a successful surgery and our vet gave him a clean bill of health. His personality is 100% golden :). Loving, social and as friendly as he can possibly be! Its love at first site!
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Sony Entertainment has reached a settlement with George Hotz, aka “GeoHot,” the hacker who jailbroke Sony’s PlayStation 3 gaming console. The settlement was reached on March 31, according to a Sony blog post. The terms were not fully disclosed, but Hotz has apparently agreed to a permanent injunction.
This is hardly the end of the matter, though — at least not if the hacktivist group Anonymous has anything to say about it.
The group, simply put, is at war with Sony over its suits against Hotz and other hackers. Most recently, Anonymous launched several denial of service attacks against Sony’s websites, including the PlayStation site. For the most part, the attacks were successful — the PlayStation site was down for most of Monday — but the group is now moving on to new targets.
It is calling for a 24-hour, in-store boycott of Sony retail stores on April 16 via the group’s Facebook page. The reason for the change in tactics may well have been the complaints about the attacks, which ultimately hurt gamers as much as, if not more than, Sony, Anonymous recognized.
Their demands, which they have detailed in YouTube posts, include allowing PlayStation owners to be able to modify their consoles and share content online — in essence to be able to legally jailbreak the consoles — as well as having Sony cease its legal actions against PlayStation hackers.
To hear Anonymous describe it, their demands are on par with the constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness:
“Their [Sony] propaganda regarding jailbreaking implies that it encourages piracy and thereby makes people lose their jobs, whereas jailbreaking actually just means you are making YOUR device do what it should do. Imagine if Microsoft forced you to use Internet Explorer instead of Firefox or Chrome. Imagine if they denied users from using any other web browser than their own.”
Given the level of rhetoric, it is unlikely any settlement with Hotz will be the end of the matter for Anonymous.
Not One to Flinch
Sony has the law on its side, Christopher M. Collins, a partner with Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, told the E-Commerce Times. Even if its legal position were ambivalent, though, Sony would not be one to flinch from a legal fight over perceived violations of its intellectual property.
In the case it just settled, the company accused Hotz of posting online information about the security system in the PlayStation 3 videogame console and software that Sony said could be used to circumvent the console’s security system. Hotz has denied any wrongdoing on his part.
For once, with this particular set of issues, Sony likely has public opinion — such as it is on this particular issue — on its side, said Collins.
“I think most non-gamers, if they have been following this issue at all, appreciate Sony’s position. You cannot walk into a Home Depot, for example, and take out something without paying for it,” he said. “People see this as the same thing. If you don’t like Sony’s rules, their thinking goes, then don’t buy the products.”
If someone were to steal gas then write a blog on how to do it. Then home depot took down everyone’s ips and went and pulled the engine from theyre lawnmowers. Is a similar analogy, cause thats what sony did they took down a site protected by the first AM endment and took ips and banned those people from the ps3 network. And those people shouldnt be subjected to that just for a viewing a site which btw is legal. It is protected by the first AM endment if they can prove he pirated software that is bad. But there are sites with bomb making ect ect but they are protected by the first AM endment.
Sure you can do what you want with your lawnmower, but if you steal the gas to run it, that’s a problem. That’s what’s at stake here, the gas (IP) of artists, developers and publishers. Once Hotz *published* his hacks he stepped over the line.
It won’t be a kid in Indiana using the hacks to steal games it will be China or Mexico stealing and selling them.
You need to think outside of your comfy little box.
I see Mr. Collins point but it can be said that the same Home Depot after the purchase of a ladder would not take the top rung away after the point of sale. Not every one uses the top rung but a few may. This is in a way what Sony did about a year ago with disabling a feature that could install linux (by removing the OtherOS feature). Not every one used it but some did.
In this case it seems to me that both sides were in the wrong. Mr. Hotz publishing the METLDR keys and asking for defense money because he was perceived to be a Robin Hood for doing this act was not right. Sony getting the right to collecting IP addresses of every that visited the Geohot site and raising serious privacy issues was not right either.
Two wrongs do not usually make a right.
If I were to buy, let’s say a lawnmower, from Home Depot it would be up to me what I can do with it since I already paid for it. If I purchased a PS3 is should be really up to me what I can do with it. Now with that said I think obviously if you choose to do whatever you want to it you void the warranty just like taking apart a lawnmower. There should be no other repercussions.

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1 Give the king your judgements, O God,
and your righteousness to the son of a king.
2 Then shall he judge your people righteously
and your poor with justice.
3 May the mountains bring forth peace,
and the little hills righteousness for the people.
4 May he defend the poor among the people,
deliver the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
5 May he live as long as the sun and moon endure,
from one generation to another.
6 May he come down like rain upon the mown grass,
like the showers that water the earth.
7 In his time shall righteousness flourish,
and abundance of peace
till the moon shall be no more.
18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who alone does wonderful things.
19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever.
May all the earth be filled with his glory.
The Common Worship psalter is © The Archbishops Council of the Church of England, 2000.
Common Worship texts are available at http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/commonworship/
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Machine Gun Kelly Lures Link's Role in Zelda Movie
Multitalented musician Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) eyes the role of Link in the forthcoming Legend of Zelda adaptation. Known for his love of the video game, will MGK take us on a legendary trip to the magical land of Hyrule?
Call it pluck or sheer fandom, but when multi-talented artist Machine Gun Kelly revealed his desire to play Link in the upcoming feature-length, live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, the internet was set ablaze with speculation. His Instagram story was unequivocal; he posted, "if I don't play Link we have a problem," alongside an announcement screenshot. One can't ignore his passion for the role, or is it his boldness that's making waves?
Acting under his birth name Colson Baker, Kelly is a confessed lover of the influential video game franchise. One only needs to remember last Halloween, when he and his fiancée Megan Fox went as Link and Zelda, respectively, to comprehend the depth of their infatuation with this game. This isn't a mere case of celebrity whimsy; it's a power move backed by dedication.
Despite his prominence in the music industry, Kelly has dipped his toes into acting, displaying credible versatility. He's been featured in movies like Bird Box and The Dirt, where he convincingly portrayed rockstar Tommy Lee. Moreover, he's written, directed, produced, and starred in his stoner comedy Good Mourning. Thus, getting into the skin of Link, the elfish swordsman from Zelda's Hyrule land, may not pose a significant challenge.
Link, the audacious hero and fan-favorite character, embarks on harrowing journeys to rescue his land from the demonic king, Ganon. Unraveling the character's complexities and merely fitting the physical requirements, like Kelly's towering 6'4" figure, might intimidate some. Still, others argue it could add an interesting twist to Link's portrayal in Nintendo's cherished franchise.
The Legend of Zelda is a venerable name in the video gaming world. Its first installment emerged in 1986, and it has only grown since then. With its newest game released earlier this year, it cements its position as a timeless fixture in the gaming universe.
Further stirring up anticipation, Nintendo has released news about the people entrusted with Zelda's cinematic transformation. The movie will be under the auspices of Avid Arad, the former owner of Marvel Comics and the progenitor of Marvel Studios. The directorship is handed to Wes Ball, the skilled craftsman behind Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. With a team whose talent rivals Ganon's malice, the movie is certain to be an epic, on-screen embodiment of this immortal franchise.
The wait for the release date only adds to the suspense, nonetheless, Zelda devotees can appease their anticipation by scrolling through the expanding array of upcoming video game cinematic adaptations. Meanwhile, all eyes - or should we say, all ocarinas - remain tuned to the unfolding developments. Will Kelly assume the heroic mantle of Link? Only time and Nintendo’s casting call will tell. The Legend of Zelda could be on the brink of securing its unlikely but ardent hero, ushering audiences into an enthralling rendition of the fantastical Hyrule.
Hey, it's Adam Devine here! When I'm not out and about, you can bet I'm either casting a line, hoping for the biggest catch, or lounging at home, delivering some epic fatalities in Mortal Kombat. Life's all about the thrill of the catch and the perfect combo move. Whether I'm battling fish or virtual foes, it's all in a day's fun for me. Let's get reel and play on!More Posts by Adam Devine

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The food here is very fresh and delicious. The service is prompt. The menu has good options. Had a good time.
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Highly rated, easy to find. Good service, high volume shop. There are so many of these shops just a bit farther in (3 blocks) that are less expensive, less crowded, better food. Only reason it’s a 4 Star is we made the walk and found...More
Normally I go for breakfast if it’s included with rooms, but as the breakfast wasn’t and was around €12 each per day, gave me an excuse to try some places outside of the hotel instead. This place as most people say can be hard to...More
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Just for a quick but really delicious (!) breakfast. Super nice coffee. We will come back the next days of our Venice trip.
I just tried to go here (August 21) and workers were putting in new glass and reworking interior (there was nothing inside). Sign was removed too. So for at least the foreseeable future, appears closed.
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Avoid the main drag and wander here. Excellent quality and great prices. 1EU for espresso, fed the whole family of 4 for under 15 EU.
We loved having breakfast over here. A short walk from our hotel, we were the only tourists in there in the AM, surrounded by local Italian regulars. I knew enough Italian and about how to order to communicate with one of the women behind the...More
We stopped by here a couple of times for a quick breakfast. This place is quite authentic and they have delicious pastries. I tried the croissant and cookies with apricot jam. My friends also had coffee which was very nice. This is a very small...More
Had croissants and coffee for breakfast. Small place, you need to have it standing or take away. Frequented by locals and that’s always a good sign. Freshly baked stuff and good value for money.

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ABSTRACT: With the aging of the population, dementia is increasing worldwide. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for dementia in an elderly population utilizing a primary health care service in Dakar, Senegal.
Through a cross-sectional study conducted from March 2004 to December 31, 2005, 507 elderly patients aged ≥65 years who came to the Social and Medical Center of IPRES, Dakar, Senegal, were first screened with the screening interview questionnaire 'Aging in Senegal'. Those who were cognitively impaired underwent a clinical examination to detect dementia. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done.
The whole population had a mean age of 72.4 years (±5.2) and was mostly male, married, and non-educated. Hypertension, arthritis, and gastrointestinal diseases were the main health conditions reported in the past medical history. Smoking was important while alcohol consumption was rare. Social network was high. Forty-five patients (8.87%) had dementia. In the multivariate model, only advanced age, education, epilepsy, and family history of dementia were independently associated with dementia.
The risk factors identified are also found in developed countries confirming their role in dementia. It is important to take dementia into consideration in Senegal and to sensitize the community for prevention.
Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra. 01/2012; 2:160-8.

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Sports betting and technology services provider Kambi has reported “solid financial growth” in its Q2 update to investors this week. A rise in revenue amounted to $24m (19.6) for the second quarter of 2019, an increase of 23%, and $47.5m (37.9) for the first half of 2019, an increase of 25%.
Operating profit (EBIT) for the period was $2.8m (2.7), with a margin of 11.7% (13.8%), and $5.7m (4.9), with a margin of 12.1% (12.9%) for the first half of 2019. Post tax profit amounted to $1.8m (1.9) for the second quarter of 2019 and $4m (3.6) for the first half of 2019.
A significant portion of CEO Kristian Nylén’s update was focused on the firm’s activities and accomplishments in the US sports betting sector. He commented:” It was during Q2 last year that the US Supreme Court decided to repeal the country’s federal sports betting ban, a judgment I said at the time would create significant business opportunities for Kambi.
“Looking back over the past 12 months, I’m proud to say we’ve built a robust US-facing business with a fantastic portfolio of partners, and I continue to have great confidence in our future prospects.”
He continued: “The development of the competitive landscape in the US has certainly been dynamic, with operators and suppliers taking a variety of strategic routes. For some, joint ventures or M&A have been the preferred choice, while for our multiple US customers, the decision to partner with Kambi has brought them immediate success, and long may that continue.”
Nylén added that as the number of regulated states steadily increases over the coming years, so too will the number of attractive opportunities. “The fact Kambi has proven its ability to deliver in the US, coupled with our ongoing US investments in people and products, puts us in a good position to convert the best of these opportunities,” he advised.
Talking more holistically about group performance and prospects, he noted: “I’m pleased to report Q2 2019 was yet another positive period for Kambi, delivering solid financial growth despite the lighter sporting calendar, and signing new customer agreements to keep up our positive commercial momentum.”

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Aug 28, 2015
So, time to come clean: last week's episode was "in character." A kind of epilogue to the fantastic Hamlet-Mobile produced at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival.
This episode is a real--no really--interview with the cast and actual creators of Hamlet-Mobile. Producer Monica Miklas and writer-director Lauren Ludwig join the actors-- Heather Ann Gottlieb, Lizzie Prestel, Hunter Seagroves, JB Waterman--and host Noah Nelson to talk about the actual creation of Hamlet-Mobile.
We assure you, these are real people.
Okay, one of them might be a raccoon in a human suit.
All that plus a boatload of news. Seriously. Like, too much news.


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Indian Sex Meanwhile Scott and Bruce bond, but Bruce still insists on behaving like a rodent to Scott, despite Scott trying his best to change his ways. Retrieved February 19, Archived from the original on 11 June The family supports Caitlyn on her decision to transition into a woman, especially Kim. Kim and Tommy Davis buy themselves a stripper pole as a gift, and the youngest Jenner plays on it. Playboy magazine contacts Kris, asking her to tell Kim that they want her to be on the cover of their December issue.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Betsey Fowler's Art - WOW! What a great unit to teach any grade level
Have you ever heard of Betsey Fowler? If not, click below to see and learn about her. My family use to travel to Charleston, SC every year for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo and each year we would see Betsey there. She was just ever so spunky- just like the subject matter she paints!
Here is a little about Betsey that I got off of her website:
Betsey M. Fowler began serious sketching and painting at the age of ten, traveling the world with her parents. Subsequently she attended top art schools across the country and holds two masters degrees in art.
In the late 1960's, Betsey Burhans married Jim Fowler. Jim is a naturalist and PHD Zoologist best known and famous for the co-star of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and the wildlife correspondent for the Today Show. He was also a popular regular on the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
Betsey expresses her love of life in these portraits of people, landscapes and wildlife. Her drawings are done while traveling and observing wonderful things and people all across the world. She feels blessed to have lived this life of adventure and art with her family and friends.
Jim and Betsey have two children. Mark Fowler, a producer, married to a director Devon Chivis (Wildlife Productions), work on adventure films around the world. And Carrie Fowler and her husband, Dough Stowe, also travel extensively, both for work and pleasure. We are all on the road again.
I did a unit of study on her with my classes and thought she was such a good person to study that I would include it in this blog. The photos you see are from one of the classes that I taught! Love the bright colors. I chose to use the bottled watercolors from Sax Arts & Crafts.


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The mobility of an organic volatile probe (1-n-propanol), incorporated in two types of amorphous carbohydrate glasses, was evaluated by measuring probe retention as a function of time. Retention was found to depend on temperature, moisture content and the degree of matrix collapse. In sucrose glasses, crystallization and probe release occur simultaneously and both crystallization and release depend on the temperature above Tg, as predicted by the William-Landel-Ferry (WLF) equation. In sucrose: raffinose systems held above Tg, initial rapid release of the probe (`fast′; release) is observed, coinciding with, and presumably due to, matrix flow during collapse, followed by a much slower diffusional release. Relaxation times for collapse (τc), and `fast′; release (τfr) above Tg were calculated. They were found to be dependent on T-Tg and moisture content. Dependence of relaxation times on (T-Tg) was found to be well predicted by the WLF equation.
Guy Levi and Marcus Karel
Department of Food Science and Center for Advanced Food Technology, Rutgers University, PO Box 231, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0231, USA
Following interaction with simulated body fluid, apatite and calcite were identified on the surface of bioactive glasses. The phase composition of the glass surface layer after elution is affected by the experimental conditions. At a high ratio of sample surface area (S) to the volume of the leaching solution (V), calcite was identified in the surface layer, whereas a low ratio (a large volume of the solution) had led to the formation of apatite. From the point of view of crystallography, the apatite was not well developed, and its detection limit by the X- ray diffraction method was less than 5%. The calcite was well developed. Phosphorus- free glasses exhibited a higher tendency to calcite formation than the phosphorus containing ones. Suitable experimental conditions with respect to the S/V ratio have to be chosen in the ‘in vitro’ testing to ensure availability of phosphorus in the solution throughout the exposure, as otherwise calcite would eventually precipitate on a thin layer of apatite. (Author abstract) 10 Refs.
Rybarikova, Ludmila Had, Jiri Holubova, Irena
The mechanism of the adhesion of glass to metal is reviewed. The conventional theories for the adhesion of glass and metals, for example SiO//2-based glass and metal, SiO//2-PbO glass and Dumet metal, PbO low melting glass and alumina substrate, and the adhesion of magnetic metals, are introduced. Finally current work about the adhesion of PbO-based glass in low O//2 atmosphere is discussed. (Author abstract) 18 Refs.
Seki, H. Satoh, K. Satoh, H. Matusita, K. Sato, R.
Joining of alumina ceramics with glasses for high temperature applications was investigated. A range of glass formulations encompassing ternary (Al//2O//3-CaO-SiO//2, Al//2O//3-SiO//2-MgO), and quaternary (Al//2O//3-CaO-SiO//2- ZrO//2) glasses was selected. The glasses were selected so that they would reach chemical equilibrium with the alumina component during sealing at temperature above 1500 degree C. The results of wetting and joining experiments using five refractory glasses, and microstructural and microchemical analyses of the interfacial regions is presented. Wetting experiments suggest that four of the five glasses produced crack- free joint regions. A higher sealing temperature might have prevented cracking for the other glass. Interfacial microstructures were analyzed using optical and scanning electron microscopy. EDS and microprobe results were used to identify the phases that developed during sealing at 1600 degree C, and during cooling to room temperature. In all cases, there was a residual glass at the interface. In most cases, the crystalline phases are consistent with the equilibrium phase diagram, indicating that these diagrams provide a useful tool for selecting and modifying the compositions of glasses for joining applications. In conclusion, at least a subset of these glasses appear to be suitable for joining alumina assemblies intended for high temperature applications. (Author abstract) 8 Refs.
Tomsia, A.P. Glaeser, A.M. Moya, J.S.
Rare-earth aluminosilicate glasses were prepared from Shirasu (volcanic ash) and yttria concentrate as the main starting materials. Specific heats and elastic constants of these glasses were measured at room temperature. Using these values and previously measured values of thermal expansion coefficients and densities, Gruneisen constants were calculated from the Gruneisen relation. There is a good linear relation between specific heat and chemical composition of these glasses containing about 20 oxides. Observed values of specific heat coincide with calculated values within 3% error. Observed bulk moduli were quite high (about 80 GPa). Values of the Gruneisen constant mainly depend on SiO//2 content. (Author abstract) 7 Refs.
Kotani, Kazuo Mitsuhashi, Takefumi Makishima, Akio
The region of alpha prime – and beta prime -sialons in the Si//3N//4- Yb//2O//3-AlN system, glass forming region in the Yb//2O//3-AlN-SiO//2 system, the phase relation of the quasiternary Si//3N//4-(Yb//2O//3)//0//.//4(AlN)//0//.//6- SiO//2 system, and properties of oxynitride glasses have been studied. The region of alpha prime – and beta prime -sialons had some width in the Si//3N//4-Yb//2O//3-AlN system. Lattice parameters of alpha prime – and beta prime -sialons increased with increasing amount of additives. The solubility of Si//3N//4 in the liquid of Yb//2O//3-AlN-SiO//2 system was small. The glass transition temperature, softening temperature and Vickers hardness of oxynitride glasses in the Yb//2O//3-AlN-SiO//2 system were measured as a function of composition. Yb-sialons were suggested to coexist with liquid phase at temperatures higher than about 1460 degree C. (Author abstract) 22 Refs.
Murakami, Yuichiro Akiyama, Katsunori Yamamoto, Hirokazu
The effect of heat treatment on electrical properties of a quartz glass prepared by flame fusion was investigated and the following results were obtained. (1) When the glass was heated at 1000 degree C, the electrical conductivity increased irreversibly with time at first and then decreased. (2) The increase in conductivity went on uniformly in the interior of the glass. On the other hand, the decrease in the conductivity started at the surface layer of the glass and spread to the interior. (3) The glass approached finally a state in which the electrical conductivity changed reversibly between high and low conductive states depending on the secondary heat treatment conditions. Such irreversible and reversible changes can be explained by considering the chemical equilibrium between OH group and molecular water in silica glass, outward diffusion of molecular water and protonic conduction. (Author abstract) 8 Refs.
Yamamoto, Kazunao Namikawa, Hiroshi
Properties of (20-30) mol% CeO//2-(16-23) mol% Al//2O//3-(47-62) mol% SiO//2 glasses prepared in an atmosphere of N//2 have been investigated. Experimental results showed that the glass transformation temperature, dilatometric softening temperature and transmittance in the visible region decrease with increasing ceria content; and that the thermal expansion coefficient and microhardness increase with increasing ceria content. The cerous ions in cerium aluminosilicate glasses exhibited a broad fluorescence spectrum with a large Stoke shift at 450 nm from the excitation spectrum peak of 366 nm. The fluorescence peaks shifted to the shorter wavelength but cutoff wavelength of ultraviolet spectra shifted to the longer wavelength as cerium aluminosilicate glasses were prepared in air instead of in N//2 for the specimen of the same composition. (Author abstract) 30 Refs.
Lin, Sin-Lung Hwang, Chii-Shyang
The 70SnF//2 center dot 30P//2O//5 glasses containing 25-500 ppm of fluorescein exhibit change in color from light yellow to reddish orange (absorption maximum, lambda equals 500 nm) when heated at 240 degree C for 120-180 min. The fluorophosphate glasses also change the color from light yellow to reddish brown ( lambda equals 480 nm) when irradiated with **6**0Co gamma -rays of 5 multiplied by 10**4 Gy. The P-F stretching mode observed in the Fourier transformed infrared (FT- IR) spectra showed an increase in peak intensity along with the coloration, suggesting a cleavage of the weak chemical bond between fluoride ions (F** minus ) and fluorescein molecules. The coloration is ascribed to change of the molecular structure of fluorescein from non-crystalline to crystalline type. ESR spectra of gamma -ray irradiated 70SnF//2 center dot 30P//2O//5 glasses showed a poorly resolved doublet, which was ascribed to a hole-trapped PO//3F** minus center produced by electron scattering: PO//3F**2** minus yields PO//3F** minus plus e** minus . ( Author abstract) 17 Refs.
Nishida, Tetsuaki Sasaki, Shigeo Toma, Tetsuya Maeda, Yonezo
The thermooptic coefficients, i.e., the variation of refractive index with temperature (dn/dT), are analyzed in a physically meaningful model for two series ofsoda-lime-silica glasses, 25Na//2O·xCaO·(75-x)SiO//2 and (25-x)Na//2O·xCaO·75SiO//2. This model is based on three physical parameters—the thermal expansioncoefficient and excitonic and isentropic optical bands that are in the vacuum ultraviolet region—instead of on consideration of the temperature coefficient ofelectronic polarizability, as suggested in 1960. This model is capable of predicting and analyzing the thermopotic coefficients throughout the transmission regiion of the optical glasses at any operating temperature.

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Sometimes you just need a little something sweet and syrupy. These are for those times.
Inspired by the gluten free classic seen in almost every cafe sweets cabinet, this is my variation on the classic Orange and Almond cake; Lime and Pistachio cakes, in miniature. Sweet and sticky, yet fragrant and bright from whole limes and my favourite, pistachios.
Lime and Pistachio Tea Cakes
Makes 6-12 individual sized tea cakes, the perfect size for sharing with a friend.
- 5 or 6 limes, 450 – 500g
- 6 eggs
- 450g caster sugar
- 300g ground almonds
- 250g ground pistachios
- 1 rounded teaspoon baking powder
Put the limes into a saucepan and cover with water. Pop on a lid and bring to the boil; boil the limes for around an hour or until they are completely tender. Remove the limes from the water and cut them open to remove any seeds. Place the limes in a food processor and blitz until completely smooth. Set aside for now.
Grease a 12-hole muffin or friand tin well with butter. If you have a tin that has removable bases, then now is the perfect time to use it. If not, then cut out some little circles of baking paper and pop them into the bases of the muffin tin.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
It is up to you how many little cakes you would like to make, you can easily divide this mixture into 12 little cakes, or even just divide it into 6 and make the little cakes nice and tall. Just slightly increase the baking time if you are making taller cakes. I divided my mixture into 8.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until combined; you don’t want to add too much air here, just make it all nice and smooth and dissolve the sugar a little bit.
Stir through the lime puree, and then fold in the ground almonds, ground pistachios and baking powder, until beautifully smooth.
Spoon into the muffin tin, dividing into as many as you wish. Bake for around 35 minutes (adding an extra 10 or 15 minutes if your cakes are taller), until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the tin before removing them.
Serve with a dollop of thick cream, and a few curls of lime zest and crushed pistachios if you are feeling fancy.
These cakes keep really well for several days, but you probably won’t be able to resist them for that long.

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The nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards were announced yesterday and Jay-Z led the pack, picking up six nods for his video "99 Problems." Beyonce ("Naughty Girl," "Me, Myself and I"), No Doubt ("It's My Life") and OutKast ("Hey Ya") each had five nominations. The awards ceremony will be held Aug. 29 in Miami and will include performances by Usher, Jessica Simpson and Kanye West . . .
Rapper Ja Rule (real name Jeffrey Atkins) was released on $7,500 bail after appearing in a Toronto court Monday on an assault charge. The 28-year-old is to return to court Aug. 30, when a trial date will be set. Police said the charges stem from an incident at a Toronto nightclub on June 5, but no further details were available . . .
English chanteuse Marianne Faithfull has finished a new studio album, this time enlisting the talents of Nick Cave, P.J. Harvey and Blur's Damon Albarn, among others. "Before the Poison" will be out Sept. 27 on punk label Epitaph's Anti- imprint . . .
In the latest musician-organized effort to get out the vote this fall, singer Ani DiFranco will embark on her "Vote Dammit" tour starting Sept. 10 near Pittsburgh. The tour will cover the "swing states," including several stops in Florida, according to Pollstar.com. Jazz and hip-hop group Soulive and comedian Margaret Cho will join DiFranco on select dates. The nearest local stop on the tour is Baltimore's Lyric Theatre on Sept. 11.
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Children tend to get very anxious around the holidays and it is understandable. Still, you may be looking for ways to help them pass the time. It could be too cold for them to go out and you may have lots of presents to get wrapped. With Spongebob coloring sheets everyone will be happy and have a great time. You won't be hearing them say that they are bored! This can also be a great way to keep the noise level down when you have very small children that need to take a nap.
Christmas coloring pages can help kids learn about the subject matter depicted on the page while they develop their hand and eye coordination. By coloring, children can work on developing their fine motor skills that are crucial, especially to preschoolers.
Once they are done, we often grab our child safe scissors and cut out the figures on the pages. From there we have the choice of putting them up around the house or adding them into a scrapbook. Trust me once they start scrapbooking these, you will end up with loads of books full of pictures which you will treasure more and more as they grow up. I intend to try and embarrass my kids with these on their future wedding days!

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The CRC Hawks scored first to take the lead as Antonio Almaraz scored unassisted in the 32nd minute with his second goal of the year for the 1-0 lead. A Santa Rosa goal in the 34th minute tied the score at the half 1-1.
After Santa Rosa went up in the 68th minute for a 2-1 lead, the Hawks struck back 3 minutes later as Alexis Marquez had an unassisted goal which is his second on the year as well. The Bear Cubs drove the dagger home with their late goal for the 3-2 victory.
Alexander Mercado had 2 saves on the 5 shots on goal he faced against Santa Rosa. The Bear Cubs out shot CRC by an 11-8 margin for the match with 9 of their 11 shots in the second half.
Santa Rosa in now in first in the Big 8 at 1-0-1 and 6-1-2 over all while the Hawks drop to second in Big 8 plat at 2-1 and 5-5 overall.
Next up for the Hawks is a Tuesday road trip to Folsom Lake College for a 6pm start and later in the week there will be another road game this time against San Joaquin Delta on Friday the 7th at 2pm.

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10 Of The Hottest Pop Stars Under 30Celebrity, Entertainment, Lists
Every time we turn on the radio, chances are there’s some catchy tune that’s on that will eventually get stuck in our heads. Most of the popular songs aren’t by some old, ordinary singers. Some of them are by young individuals that haven’t even reached the golden age of 30 yet. Plenty of these singers have already been able to have at least a 10-year successful career in the entertainment industry. It’s time to take a look at some of the hottest pop stars out today that has yet to reach the age of 30.
Tori Kelly – 22
Tori Kelly is a talented, soulful singer. She also plays the guitar. Kelly released her debut album, Unbreakable Smile early this year.
Adele – 27
Adele has a very soulful and distinctive voice. Her last album, 21, made world history by selling 30 million copies worldwide. She recently announced that she would be releasing her newest album, 25, soon.
Rihanna – 27
Rihanna has been a phenomenon since 2005. She is a multi-million dollar woman that has various records, endorsements and world tours. The Barbados beauty continues to make her mark in the industry.
Jason Derulo – 26
Jason Derulo is a very talented songwriter and singer. You may know and sing along to some of his hit singles, Wiggle and Talk Dirty.
Lady Gaga – 29
Lady Gaga is not only a fashion icon, but she is a remarkable singer as well. The singer encourages her fans to be true to themselves and never let anyone get in their way.
Chris Brown – 26
Chris Brown stepped onto the scene when he was just 16-years-old. Since then he has released multiple albums, toured across the country and won multiple awards. Without a doubt, Chris Brown is a very talented singer, regardless of how you feel about his personal life.
Taylor Swift – 25
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest musical acts out today. The singer has grown from country star to a pop sensation. She continues to set records and break barriers. Regardless if you like her or not, you can’t deny her talent.
Tinashe – 22
Tinashe is known for her hit single, 2 On. She released her critically acclaimed album, Aquarius and recently toured with superstar Nicki Minaj. You may also recognize her as Celeste, Jake’s girlfriend from Two and a Half Men.
Jhené Aiko – 27
Jhené Aiko has been around since the early 00’s after lending her vocals to the former boy band, B2K. She topped the charts with her hit single The Worst and even nabbed a Grammy nomination.
Sevyn Streeter- 29
Sevyn Streeter has been in the entertainment industry since she was a teenager. After being in various girl groups, she linked up with Chris Brown and began writing hit songs on his album. She gained fame by releasing her own hit single with 2013’s It Won’t Stop.


“What had made us successful in the past was clearly not what was going to make us successful in the future.”
Peru was in a tough spot 20 years ago. A violent insurgency by leftist rebels was threatening to topple the government, while the economy was coming out of a long stretch of hyperinflation that had wiped out the savings of local residents.
Today, much has changed in the Andean country. It’s been one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies in recent years, helping millions of people escape poverty. Indeed, while many emerging-market economies are feeling the impact of a weak global economy, Peru continues to post robust growth as an expanding middle class fuels demand for new homes, cars, and other goods.
Walter Bayly, the CEO of Banco de Credito del Peru, the largest bank in the country, credits the return of political stability and government reforms in the 1990s for the turnaround. The reforms opened up Peru’s economy, he says, laying the foundation for increased private-sector investments, competition and international trade.
After living abroad for 13 years, Bayly returned to Peru in 1993, a year after the capture of Abimael Guzman, the leader of the Shining Path insurgency. “One of the key elements that triggered my decision to return was the fact that terrorism was starting to come under control,” Bayly says.
“It was a country after war. The country as a whole, I would say, had practically collapsed,” Bayly adds, remembering his first impressions of Peru after his return. “It was still a moment in time in which many of us Peruvians questioned whether Peru was viable.”
As Peru’s economy began to open up, the banking sector was transformed. State-run banks were privatized and foreign financial institutions set up shop. Competition heated up.
Banco de Credito’s first move was to bring in a new set of managers, many of whom had international banking experience. “We began transforming the bank to be more competitive,” said Bayly, one of the new managers at the time. “What had made us successful in the past was clearly not what was going to make us successful in the future.”
One of Bayly’s early positions at Banco de Credito was to run the bank’s offices outside of Lima, a challenging task in Peru, since communication between vastly diverse regions could be patchy. To stay on top of local developments, Bayly formed relationships with community leaders who provided on-the-ground insight. “I formed important relationships with maybe 20 or 30 important business men in their own cities or regions and that is something that has remained over many years,” he said.
After years of focusing on wholesale banking, Banco de Credito’s new managers refocused the firm’s activities on retail banking, betting that continued economic growth would increase demand for consumer credit.
That decision marked a major shift in Banco de Credito. In the early 1990s, about 10 percent to 20 percent of the bank’s business came from retail banking, while today it accounts for more than 50 percent.
Although the bank was initialed focused on high-end retail business, for the last several years Banco de Credito has worked to increase the number of clients from low-income areas that have traditionally lacked access to banking services. This is part of a broader effort in the sector over the last few years to increase banking participation in Peru, which has one of the lowest participation rates in Latin America.
Within this framework, one of Banco de Credito’s most important innovations during the past 20 years has been to introduce ‘agencies’ in Peru— stripped down banking stations at mom-and-pop shops, pharmacies and other small stores. The agencies offer fewer services than branches, but they are less expensive to operate.
“They are used extensively and it is a relatively inexpensive way to increase our coverage and to reach places where branches or even an ATM is not profitable,” Bayly says.
The growing participation in Peru’s banking sector isn’t expected to let off anytime soon. Indeed, when Bayly looks to the future of Peruvian banking, he often looks south to neighboring Chile, where participation in the banking sector is significantly higher.
Banking sector loans in Chile represented 74 percent of the country’s gross domestic product at the end of 2011, compared to just 26 percent for Peru, according to Peru’s private-sector banking association, or Asbanc, meaning there’s plenty of room to grow.
“Chile has been a model for us in many things. What we see happening (in Peru) is continued penetration of the financial system,” Bayly says.
Bayly says he also expects the sector to continue to expand its infrastructure as banks look to increase their presence in remote Andean towns and jungle communities. He says technology will play a key role in growing service in these isolated areas.
“We are extremely focused on how technology can help us widen our reach without dramatically increasing our costs,” Bayly says. For example, mobile banking is expected to take off in the next few years in Peru, where a large percentage of the population has a cell phone.
Competition is also expected to remain fierce as new banks enter the market looking to benefit from Peru’s robust growth. Bayly says, however, that most of the new competition will likely come from niche players, while the country’s four large universal banks are expected to hold on to their market share.
Banco de Credito wants to expand its regional presence too. The company has recently embarked on creating a regional investment bank with offices in Chile, Colombia and Peru. This move follows the creation of the Integrated Latin American Market, known as MILA, which combines the stock exchanges of the three South American countries.
“We think there is a trend of integrating ourselves with our neighbors and we see that very much impacting what our customers are doing,” Bayly said. “We should thus follow our customers.”
Ryan Dube reported from Lima
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GREEN BAY, WI (WFRV) – Car show season is in gear here in Northeast Wisconsin.
Chances are if you check one out here or there, you’re bound to come across two buddies.
Green Bay’s Mike Edlebeck and his 1965 Cadillac Sedan hard top and Suamico’s David Miller with his 1935 Ford pickup.
What is so interesting is how their long and winding road to owning these classics only happened because of their Wisconsin connections.
For Mike, it was while on a bus trip in Florida in 1972.
“I saw the car,” Mike recalled. “I told the driver, leave me out. This is how I’m going home.”
As he was looking at the car, the owner came outside and they started to talk.
Turns out it was Mike’s Aunt’s landlord.
“He said if you take it home and take care of it like your aunt did her apartment I’ll let you have it for $500.”
Then there’s the story about how his buddy Miller got his hands on his classic truck. It just so happens it was also while down in Flordia checking out a car show.
“The owner from Antigo,” Miller said. “Very similar to my buddy here.”
Although it took the owner of the truck about a month to finally decide to sell it.
“He said you’re the first one whoever asked, so you’ll be the first that I seel it to, ya know.”
Both try to make as many car shows as they can.
They say it’s fun to compete, but they do it for charity, not the trophy.
“Donations for churches and picnics and stuff like that,” Miller noted. “I like doing that kind of stuff ya know.”
Local 5 News caught up with the pair at the Black Sheep Car Show for the Preble High School Sting Cancer fundraiser.
They are also regulars at the Wednesday car show at the A & W on Velp Avenue in Green Bay.
It is one of the longest, continuously running car shows, at more than 20 years. Car owners start to gather around 4 and linger until dark, weather permitting.


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In the midst of the best food in the world, Mumtaz Restaurant recently had the privilege of hosting a prestigious guest not to mention Her Majesty, the Queen of the United Kingdom. The royal visit was not only a significant event for Mumtaz, but also a testimony to its longstanding reputation for outstanding food and warm welcome. In this article, we delves into the specifics regarding the royal trip looking into the experience of Her Majesty’s and the comments and letters that came out.
Her Majesty’s visit in the Mumtaz Restaurant was a spectacle of grace and elegance. In a group accompanied by an elite entourage, the Queen adorned the dining establishment with her presence, soaking herself in the exquisite aromas and delicious flavours that have characterised Mumtaz since it was founded in 1979. The restaurant’s ambience, rooted in the richness of culture and tradition made for the perfect setting to enjoy a meal of royal indulgence.
After Her Majesty’s visit reviews began pouring in and each expressed admiration for the ability of Mumtaz to please even the most sophisticated taste. People who had the privilege of dining with The Queen reflected on their experience with a focus on the meticulous care in service as well as the delicious flavours of the food and the elegant ambience that Mumtaz effortlessly offered.
In the days following, Mumtaz received letters of gratitude from the royal household thanking them for the outstanding hospitality and culinary expertise that was extended to her during the visit of Her Majesty. The letters praised Mumtaz for upholding the top standards, not just in the quality of the food but in addition in creating an ambience that would could be a fitting setting for a dinner with a king.
The Queen, well-known for her sophisticated palate, took particular pleasure in Mumtaz’s mix of modern and traditional British-Indian food. The signature dishes like The Chicken Tikka Masala and the aromatic Lamb Biryani earned royal approval and showcased Mumtaz’s ability elevate traditional British classics with a distinctive flavour.
The most memorable moment of the trip was the Queen’s delight in Mumtaz’s famed Mango Lassi, a non-alcoholic drink that has turned into a worldwide hit. The Queen, who is known for her taste and discerning palate was awed by the refreshing mix of mangoes that were ripe along with yogurt, spices, and other ingredients and firmly establishing Mango Lassi’s status as a royal drink that she enjoys.
Her Majesty’s trip has left a lasting impression on Mumtaz and further establishing its position as a dining place to go to for those who have a desire for quality. The accolades and appreciation letters provide proof of Mumtaz’s commitment to providing an experience worthy of the aristocratic. The legacy left by this historic trip continues to unfold, Mumtaz remains an emblem of culinary excellence and rich cultural heritage, welcoming patrons from all different walks of life to experience the royalty-like service that has become synonymous with its name.


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Particularly popular in coastal regions of the United States, clam fritters are chunks of clam deep fried in a flour-based batter. Usually made from canned chopped clam, fresh clams can also be used. Various seasonings and vegetables are often included in the batter, although the base ingredients are nearly always the same. These fritters can be found at some seafood restaurants, and they are also often homemade.
The batter for clam fritters is made with eggs, flour, baking powder, and clam juice. Beer or milk is also usually added, and butter and baking soda may be included as well. In simple versions, salt and pepper are often the only seasonings added to the batter. Many versions, however, add other flavorings, such as cayenne pepper or lemon juice. Vegetables and herbs, most often onion, but also sometimes bell pepper and parsley, may be chopped and added to the batter as well.
To make clam fritters, canned clams are drained and the juices reserved for use in the batter. The flour, baking powder, and baking soda if used may be first sifted together or simply combined with the other dry seasonings. The liquid ingredients, starting with the eggs, are then usually whisked into the dry ingredients. The clams and any vegetables or fresh herbs used are normally stirred in last.
Once the batter is prepared, a few inches of oil are heated in a pan. The clam batter is then spooned into the oil and fried. For more uniform fritters, some versions will shape the batter into small patties first and then place the patties in the oil. Fritters cook quickly and are normally deep fried for only a few minutes. When the breading is golden, the fritters are removed and allowed to drain on a paper towel.
Although canned clams are frequently used to make clam fritters, fresh clams can also be used. Fresh clams should be shucked and chopped before use. Shucking involves opening the clam's shell with a shucking knife and then cutting the muscle that connects the clam to the shell. Clam juice that results from the process should be reserved for later use. The juice can also be purchased bottled.
Clam fritters are usually seasoned with salt and pepper after they are cooked. Most often, they are eaten with hot sauce, malt vinegar, or tartar sauce. They can be served as an appetizer or main course dish.
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The missing link in India’s governance
Both the ease of living and ease of business are laudable goals. But bridging the two is essential
Even as finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman valiantly attempts to rescue the economy one press conference at a time, the real challenge confronting economic policymaking today found unexpected expression in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at Houston on Sunday. Aimed primarily at showcasing India’s arrival on the global stage and consolidating support for India against the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir, the speech also sought to send important signals on the economy.
The idea was to showcase an India well on the path to progress committed to equality and inclusion, and reassure global business of the commitment to economic reform. Perhaps, for this reason, a significant part of the speech was dedicated to the achievement in promoting “ease of living” and “ease of business”.
But showcasing aside, the speech also served as a reminder of a critical missing link in the current economic policy framework. It may be of limited concern to US investors looking for an investment-friendly environment — but that ought to be a central concern for policymakers at home, if India is to get back on the growth path and steer the long-term course toward stable, inclusive economic growth.The missing link is the absence of a coherent policy framework to enable “ease of living” to result in India’s poor becoming active participants in the economy and drivers of growth.
The contents of the PM’s speech were in themselves familiar and unremarkable. The goal of a $5 trillion economy, plans for increased investment and improved infrastructure, easing regulation and reductions in corporate tax, all found mention. Importantly, Modi went to great lengths to emphasise the importance of his “ease of living” agenda. “Any nation expecting fast development has to have welfare schemes for its citizens,” he said. Ease of business is important, he reminded his audience, but “so is ease of living”. Unsurprisingly, achievements against all the government’s pet flagship schemes — sanitation, cooking gas connections, financial inclusion, rural roads — found pride of place in the speech.
As policy goals, these twin commitments of ease of business and ease of living are exactly right for a country where growth has been unequal and poverty remains a serious challenge. But there is a deafening policy silence, of which the PM’s speech is an important reminder, on what it will take to bridge ease of living and ease of business. In fact, India risks ease of living becoming a substitute for a serious engagement with the challenge of ensuring that India’s poor become active participants in the economy.
This is best understood by contrasting the objectives of flagship ease of living schemes with the challenge confronting India’s labour market. Economist Radhicka Kapoor’s recent analysis of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS 2017-18) highlights two important realities of the labour market. First, despite ease of living, an increasing number of men in the 30+ working age group are withdrawing from the workforce. This could well be a result of gloomy job prospects and failed job searches. The irony here is that Indian employers continue to struggle with talent shortages, suggesting a clear mismatch between the quality of the labour market and industry needs. Second, a disproportionately high percentage of labour is self-employed or engaged in casual labour, where average earnings are considerably lower than the recommended national minimum wage needed for meeting basic needs.
This data highlights that a vast majority of India’s working population is underemployed and trapped in low-paying activities. Yet, most of the ease of living flagship schemes, or rather schemes this government interprets as politically relevant enough to make it in to the PMs mega speeches, while achieving important goals in and of themselves, do little to directly address India’s labour market challenge. It is telling that a number of Modi 1.0’s early agendas directly linked to the labour market challenge like Skill India and Make in India find little political mention today. This is an area where the government is genuinely struggling. Even more important, education, which lies at the heart of the labour market challenge, has consistently found itself on the political periphery of the ease of living agenda.
Rathin Roy has provocatively argued that the Indian State is slowly transitioning from a development State to a compensatory one. The core objective of a development State is to deliver, he argues, stable economic growth and public (and merit) goods like health and education. A compensatory one compensates for government failure to achieve these objectives through schemes and cash transfers.
Modi’s ease of living agenda risks doing just this. Mine is not an argument against welfare schemes, rather for re-prioritisation of the welfare focus, and creating a policy environment that leverages welfare gains to enable productive participation in the economy. In other words, it means moving beyond the current medley of schemes toward a systematic policy framework that links the twin goals of ease of living and ease of business.
When it comes to ease of business, the reforms of the last few weeks, including the radical move to reduce corporate taxes, will, at best, help arrest the current slowdown. The long-term structural challenge of a growth path that excludes a majority of India remains. For living to be genuinely “easy”, Modi’s economic policy must confront this challenge head on.
Yamini Aiyar is president and chief executive, Centre for Policy Research
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If you have nothing of value to sell from home then retail arbitrage might be a better option for you. Many people partake in arbitrage to earn a little extra money, and for some, it has even become their full-time job. Retail arbitrage is the buying of goods at a low price and then selling them on a different platform at a higher price. Sales in shops provide ideal opportunities to pick up products for next to nothing. These can then be sold on eBay or Amazon for higher amounts, making you a nice profit.
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Having your own site to sell gently used handbags is probably going to be a really, really difficult endeavor for what its worth. It will be hard to get enough eyeballs/visitors on those bags to generate enough sales to make you any meaningful income (it’s an incredibly small niche and almost too specific in nature). Not to deter you from the idea completely but you’ll need to commit to several years of patience to really hit a home run in that field.
Here's a far easier way to receive passive income: Use cash-back or rewards credit cards. (If you're carrying a lot of debt or don't have the discipline to use credit cards responsibly, you're best off not using this income-generation method.) You can collect flat-rate cash-back percentages up to about 2% with lots of cards, while some cards offer more focused rewards or cash back based on certain kinds of spending or certain retailers.
Take it seriously. Yes, you’re applying for an online job. Yes, you can do the work in your underwear, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a “real job”. You must treat it as such or they aren’t going to treat you as a serious candidate. You aren’t the only one who wants to work in their underwear. In fact, the competition online is likely higher than it is in your local area.
I first learned about you when I downloaded your free e-book, How to Make Money – BLOGGING, via Amazon Kindle. It was a sure one-sitting kind of book but is very meaty. I got all the wonderful ideas from your book and finally decided to visit your website to harvest some more inspiration. I am so glad my path was directed here because I also have just started my incognito blog.
Websites like Survey Junkie will pay you a decent chunk of change for the low-maintenance, borderline mindless task of completing surveys. Companies want to understand consumers better, and one way they do that is by compensating survey-takers. Most surveys pay between $0.50 and $1.25, and many of them take less than 5 minutes to do. You can read our full Survey Junkie review for more info.
High-ticket consulting or coaching: You could sell your own high-ticket consulting or coaching products from your website. You'll still need a website, merchant account, sales funnel, lead magnet and many other items. But you can easily earn a substantial amount of money from each individual customer, making it well worth the arduous setup required.
Now, this isn't about some get-rich-quick method here. If you want to get rich quick, forget about trying to do it on the internet. Sure, Facebook ads are all the craze, but without a serious understanding of the mechanics behind sales funnels and conversion optimizations, which only comes after years and years of in-the-trenches work in the internet marketing field, you're largely wasting your time trying to "get rich quick."
2. InboxDollars – InboxDollars is similar to Swagbucks, since you’re going to be taking surveys, shopping, etc., so if you want to maximize your return, sign up with both websites. They also offer a search engine that pays you (like Swagbucks) and you get $5 just for signing up. I won’t continue to list survey sites one after another down the list, but if you want to get paid to take surveys, also check out GlobalTestMarket, E-Poll Surveys and Survey Club.
18. CraigsList – Some things don’t ship very well. Other things may make you feel uncomfortable to sell to someone across the country. Anytime you’re selling a large item or something you just don’t want to ship, Craigslist is a great place to go. It’s simple to list your item (again, take good pictures!). If you don’t like the idea of putting your phone number out there, the interested individual can send you a message to your inbox without even getting your email address.
If you have a good idea for an app, and the skills to create it, then producing your own premium app can be profitable. However, with so many free apps available, it may be hard to convince people to pay. If you want to go down the premium app route, consider having a basic free version to encourage people to download the app in the first place. You can then provide the option of upgrading to a premium plan once users realize how useful the app is.
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Turn your photographs into cash via sites like Fine Art America, which lets you upload your images to sell as prints, t-shirts, phone cases and more. Other marketplaces for photographers include SmugMug, 500px and PhotoShelter. Some sites require a subscription but may provide features ranging from cloud storage to password-protected galleries and a customized website.
A popular tactic to make money on social media is to pay for advertising affiliate products. Create ads for particular affiliate products that are big sellers and have a high yield. Then target these ads at specific custom audiences to ensure your ads are viewed by those who will have an interest in the product you are promoting. If viewers click through your from advert to the product page and make a purchase then you will earn an affiliate fee.
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Do odd jobs around your neighborhood. Mowing lawns, babysitting, raking leaves, snow shoveling, washing cars, and bathing pets are all examples of services that many people are willing to pay someone else to do. If you can do some of these things and you have some spare time, knock on the doors of family members or neighbors you know well, and offer your services.
The ego is the driver making the decisions. It decides between the devil (the id) and the angel (the super-ego) on either shoulder (yes, all those cartoons you've ever seen are partly true). We have voices in our mind, and it's up to the ego to decide which one to fulfill. Its goal is to satisfy the id in some way while also attending to the super-ego.
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Many of us make New Year’s resolutions related to money or personal finance goals. Whether it’s paying off a debt, saving up for a car or a house, or getting a job with a higher salary, there are a lot of great financial goals to strive towards, and many of them are absolutely doable despite the fact that most resolutions fail (and by February!). The most important thing when it comes down to finding ways to implement — and stick to — these strategies is to set realistic goals you know you can achieve.
Regardless if you need to earn some fast cash or we're just talking about making money in the grand scheme of things, there's an important psychology that needs to be mentioned before getting into the strategies. If you study Freud's model of the mind, you'll discover the Psychic Apparatus. It's the three-part construct in your mind that controls all of your behavior.
Running and charging for webinars can be a great way to build a following in your niche, demonstrate that you are an expert in your field, and make a profit. Hosting a webinar can be hard work. They need to first be promoted, provide original and valuable information, and include interactive elements so your audience can ask questions and engage with your topic. However, once you have built up a large blog following, each webinar can be extremely profitable.
With personal finance software you can schedule automatic payments and transfers between all of your imported accounts. Automatic transfers will help to make sure you have the necessary funds in the right account to ensure all bills are paid on the appropriate date. Late fees are annoying and do nothing but cost you money. It’s time that you said goodbye to them once and for all.
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Ever since the idea of online auctions came into existence, the online selling market has been on the rise. Many are interested, but don’t know how to get started. There are still all kinds of ways to make money by selling online, whether you’re selling what you already have or buying and selling like a store. Before we get started, here are a few general tips when selling anything online:
If this is the first time you are hearing about this, though, then we actually do not recommend trying it. The average skill level of players on the Internet has improved so much over the past few years that it’s virtually guaranteed that a new player will lose money over the medium to long-term. But hey, Ben made upwards of 6 figures playing online in poker in college, so we had to list it. 🙂
Once you have decided what type of product you are going to sell, you need to decide where to sell them. Selling merchandise on Amazon or eBay aren’t your only options. Creating your own eCommerce store is another way to promote your products and generate sales. Once you have decided what you are going to sell, whether it is white labeled products, your own designs, or other people’s merchandise, you can set up an eCommerce website to display these products.


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There will be many firsts in the New Year. If last year’s big first was the publication of Grace Sticks, this year’s reviews of the book are another. In fact, Susan Butterworth’s review in The Episcopal Digital Network’s wonderful, ecumenical online publication Sermons That Work happens to be the very first of these; and it’s a gift to read kind words there, even including a comparison to Anne Lamott. (Thank you, Susan!)
You can catch the review here, and while you’re visiting, check out the other great resources available through the work of fellow saint and sinner Jake Dell and his hard-working digital production staff who make Sermons That Work such a helpful clearinghouse for pastors and lay persons alike.


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Smuggling bust a 'family affair'Posted: Updated:
Thirteen people suspected for smuggling were taken into custody last Friday.
A Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy was on patrol on Interstate-8. He saw two vehicles, a Nissan passenger car and a Kia sports utility vehicle, both exit at Freeman Road. The deputies doubled back on the freeway to later find the same two vehicles also now on the eastbound lanes. Only this time, instead of just a driver in one vehicle and two people in the other, they were both packed with people.
The deputy noticed the drivers did not stop at a stop sign before entering the interstate, and with the help of another deputy, both vehicles were pulled over.
The driver of the Kia has been identified as 37-year-old Paulina Cuevas-Perez of Mexico. Inside were six others, identified as 20-year-old Xiomara Avalos of Phoenix, 25-year-old Adrian Rodriguez-Zamora of Mexico, 19-year-old Victor Aispuro-Bueno of Mexico, 25-year-old Jesus Rios-Angulo of Mexico, 28-year-old Juan Paez-Pena of Mexico and 38-year-old Jose Domingo Aispuro-Quiroa of Mexico.
The driver of the Nissan has been identified as 22-year-old Laura Hernandez of Phoenix. Inside were five others, identified as 50-year-old Mario Aispuro-Airpuro of Mexico, 33-year-old Jose Feliz-Villegas of Mexico, 42-year-old Juan Feliz-Amezquita of Mexico, 38-year-old Jose Garcia of Mexico and 20-year-old Evbaristo Algandar-Algandar of Mexico.
Detectives with the Sheriff's Office's Anti-Smuggling Unit learned Cuevas-Perez, who had already been deported twice back to Mexico, made arrangements to pick up the suspected illegal immigrants and bring them to a hotel near 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix. Because of the number of people she was picking up, she called her cousin, Hernandez, to assist.
Avalos is the daughter of Cuevas-Perez, who decided to go with her mother to help. It was pre-determined that Hernandez would be paid $200 per person she picked up.
Sheriff Paul Babeu commented on the incident:
"The other 10 individuals were interviewed by deputies and admissions were made the group had smuggled marijuana into the United States from Mexico. Mario was the guide for the group and he used a handheld radio to communicate with individuals on the mountain tops to make sure their route was clear. Each smuggler was paid a determined amount of cash depending on the weight of the marijuana they carried during their five-day walk through the desert. Once they reached Interstate 8 a red pickup truck stopped, the marijuana was loaded into it and then they were picked up by the two vehicles."
Deputies also seized $3,000 from the suspects along with their vehicles, which they will request they be forfeited. The U.S. Border Patrol and officers from the Ak-Chin Police Department assisted us with this investigation.
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Conducting high-level research and creative design practice, focusing mainly on the environment surrounding people, namely architecture, cities, regions, and landscapes.
Students will learn to realize a more prosperous environmental design by addressing various problems that have become apparent in the present age while keeping in mind the spatial and temporal expansion and diversity of society and fundamentally considering the relationship between humans and the environment. The course also includes the contents recognized as an international architectural education curriculum (Global Architect Program).
This course aims to develop human resources with the following comprehensive research and design capabilities.
- Develop the ability to evaluate the value of various environments and support an international network of environmental design through practical education in Japan and overseas.
- Acquire the expertise to design sustainable architecture, landscapes, and social systems to evaluate the value of the environment, pass on to the future, and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the environment.
- Learn the process of realizing safety, health, functionality, and comfort that enables sustainable design based on the relationship between humans and the environment, and be able to support environmental design based on technical aspects with spatial harmony and a temporal perspective.


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Today we’d like to introduce you to Yahne’ Jackson.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Yahne’. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I started as a young creative. Around the age of seven, I started taking pictures, writing poetry and short stories. I used to keep a lot of my work to myself. As I grew older, I would help my friends and family with creative direction before I even knew what it was. I didn’t see my passions as a career at the time because of the lack in “creative” role models in my personal life both of my parents held lead positions in very serious professions. So when I graduated high school, I took a couple of years off because I didn’t want to waste money being so undecided. I went to cosmetology school, something that I felt would always be useful, and as soon as I got in the thick of it, I grew a strong dislike for doing hair. Soon after, my dreams came back. I began college as a Mass Media major with the intent to become a news anchor. The more I spoke to my academic advisor the more I realized that I liked to be a part of the creative team and work behind the scenes. I always spoke in scenarios that placed me in the media industry and I always used real-life examples and explained in so much detail how I could change their strategies to improve their turnout. I love being in front of the camera but I get so much more out of helping others succeed. I just have always had a natural skill in making connections with people, it comes in handy with marketing, PR, and creative direction. That led me to attending Temple University for Public Relations. I started my business before graduating and have been grinding ever since.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
From the very beginning, my dream was to always be “booked up and busy.” My business started to really take-off and pick up speed in 2019. I worked for family first, then came along public figures and professional organizations. I was very excited and felt like I wanted to singlehandedly take on everything that came my way. My prices were going up but I was forgetting to pour back into myself as I would pour into others (my clients).
I found myself going MIA for days at a time, I experienced burn out a lot. My family even got worried sometimes.
It’s like my body had a moment of realization, I had to find balance. I got uninspired from my attempts to reach new grounds, I got turned down a lot, ignored, turned on, etc. I wasn’t used to any of it. I was so used to being on top of things, impressing people, and just knocking jobs out. I had a culture shock because of the new rooms I was in, different conversations I was now a part of, and insecurities sneaking their way in. I had a fear of growth and the symptoms showed in so many weird ways.
Balance meant that I had to make more time for self-care. It consisted of relaxation, prayer, and revisiting my goals. With doing this, I learned how much of a myth motivation was. Not motivation itself, but just the idea that you have to be motivated to get work done. You have to instead envision your goals or desired results and just start moving because if you don’t do it, no one will do it for you. Motivation is a by-product of it all. You’re lucky if you receive it.
With that, my surroundings changed, my company changed, and in result my mindset changed along with it. I found new ways to handle situations and made what felt so foreign at first a lifestyle.
Alright – so let’s talk business. What else should we know about you and your career so far?
PYJ is a P.R. company that I created to help present brands to the public. I provide various services to help brands get featured in the media, plan events, improve their image, achieve effective marketing and build credibility.
I plan to have my own firm in the near future.
Industries that I specialize in are fashion, independent writers, corporate, entertainment, and death care — yes, you heard me correctly.
My brand consists of P.R. services, inspirational entrepreneur merchandise, and an element that I call “Living a Refreshing Life.” That aspect of my brand is expressed through my blog & IG content that explores organization/productivity, mindfulness, cooking, peace, and things that generally keep me happy. I share this to help creatives get through the stresses of being an entrepreneur.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
My favorite childhood memory is laying on the couch with my dad on the weekend while watching Nascar. It was always on sunny mornings with his beloved vertical gold-aluminum blinds clacking in the wind.
I loved spending time like this with my dad. I’m a huge daddy’s girl and he inspires the way that I think to this day.
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Avanee likes cookies, and thankfully, she is equally excited about savory crackers. I try to bake them as often as I can because then I am at peace in the knowledge that the kid is downing stuff made at home–stuff that is made without ingredients that sound like they came out of the school’s chemistry lab.
I’ve made these crackers a couple of times now and also taught them at a couple of my Bring Home My Jhola classes. They’re very easy to make, and are short from the addition of butter and crisp from the bits of cheese. The mustard and herbs team up well with the cheese, making the crackers a fine base for salsas and toppings or dips of several kinds. Try spooning some of the slow roasted tomatoes on them; you will be pleasantly surprised!
Cheese and Chive Crackers
- 150 gms. flour
- 125 gms. butter
- 1 tsp. mustard (wholegrain works beautifully too, although you can use any you like)
- 60 gms. Cheddar or Gouda, grated
- 1 tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped (you could also add dried chives or other herb of choice)
- Using a wooden spoon, beat the butter and mustard together in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Add the grated cheese and chives and mix.
- Add the flour and mix lightly. Turn onto cling wrap, pack into a parcel, and refrigerate for 20 mins.
- Roll out on a well-floured surface to about 5 mm thickness and cut using a pizza cutter or knife, or cookie cutters if feeling fancy.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees centigrade or until light golden.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight jar.
- Replace half the quantity of butter with good olive oil.
- Use hard or semi-hard cheeses only, but use herb or spice-infused ones for more dimensions of flavor.
- Use chili flakes or coarsely ground black peppercorns to add a little heat.
- Skip the mustard entirely if you don’t like it and replace with other condiments–pestos work very well, too!
- Throw in a sachet or two of the seasoning you get with takeaway pizza.


A number of people have been infected with the gastroenteritis virus in Rochester.ELAINE COONEY January 22, 2013 4:11am
A small outbreak of gastroenteritis has hit Rochester.
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service declared an outbreak on January 13 when two residents started showing symptoms of the virus.
REDHS chief executive Matt Sharp yesterday said in total 15 residents across the aged care areas and 11 staff had contracted the virus since the outbreak began.
‘‘(As of yesterday) there are four residents and four staff with gastroenteritis,’’ he said.
‘‘Residents in the nursing home have developed the same symptoms as residents in the hostel and we have restricted visitors coming into the nursing home as well to limit the spread of gastroenteritis.
‘‘Three residents of the hostel have been transferred to the acute ward, two for further treatment related to gastroenteritis and one as a precautionary measure.
‘‘We are restricting the number of people coming into the hostel in general and limiting the number of staff moving in and out of a small section of the hostel.
‘‘This is standard procedure in such a gastroenteritis outbreak and is carried out to reduce the chance residents and visitors will contract gastroenteritis and spread it further around the community.’’
Mr Sharp said REDHS has policies and procedures in place for a gastroenteritis outbreak.
‘‘This consists of infection control practices that are being enforced such as limiting visitors to the affected area, isolating residents and patients that have gastroenteritis form other residents and patients as well as cleaning and disposal of waste,’’ he said.
He said REDHS staff were doing a great job in limiting the spread of gastroenteritis to other residents and patients and the community more broadly.
The main treatment patients received at the hospital was ensuring they have plenty of fluids and rest.
Rochester pharmacist Brett Phillips said it seemed to be a ‘‘very nasty strain’’ at the moment.
Symptoms are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, diarrhoea, bloating, loss of appetite and generally feeling unwell and lethargic.
Mr Phillips said it generally lasted 48-hours but was going on longer in some cases.
He said dehydration was a common side-effect and it was important for those infected to keep fluid levels high.
He said the heat should exacerbate dehydration and it was important to care for the young and old and make sure they have enough fluids and electrolytes in their systems.
Despite being traditionally used as a remedy for dehydration, Mr Phillips said drinking flat lemonade was not a good idea as it contained too much sugar to hydrate effectively.
He said rehydration solutions were the perfect answer for hydrating the body.
Mr Phillips said residents should seek medical assistance if vomiting persisted for more than 24 hours or if diarrhoea lasted for more than a week with dehydration symptoms prevalent.
After months of speculation, Yarrawonga’s Alan Williams has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for Murray contesting the July 2 Federal Election.
Three Yarrawonga footballers have excelled at interleague level, representing the Ovens and Murray against Hampden in Warrnambool on Saturday.
The Aboriginal and wider community is mourning the death of revered Bangerang Aboriginal elder, Uncle John ‘‘Sandy’’ Atkinson.
Fletcher and Beau Harris might have only taken up go kart racing two years ago but they’re already showing the potential for future success.
CONSTRUCTION of Rochester’s gym is well into the swing of things, with concrete walls erected early last week.
Kyabram Football Club will host a family day next weekend.
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Berrigan Shire councillor Daryll Morris says he has been sickened by some of the vitriol and personal attacks to surface since the council’s proposal to redevelop Finley’s Memorial Hall and School of Arts site was revealed in October last year.
RENEWAL works have resumed on the Coliban Main Channel this month.
For most 10-year-olds, mischievous isn’t a word often found in their vocabulary, let alone having the ability to spell it correctly. But for Cobram Anglican Grammar Year 5 student Cadence Pang, it’s all in a day’s work.
Plans for the release of a carp herpes virus has captured the attention of international press.
Farmers from northern Victoria will join a protest rally over milk prices in Melbourne tomorrow, Wednesday.
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Kristen Wiig May Join Cate Blanchett in Richard Linklater’s ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette?’
Richard Linklater is about to get behind the camera again this year to film Where’d You Go, Bernadette?, an adaptation of a 2012 bestselling novel about a restless Seattle housewife who becomes a recluse and disappears right before a big family vacation, prompting her husband and daughter to go looking for her. Cate Blanchett will play Bernadette, and today it was announced that Kristen Wiig is in talks to play Audrey, Bernadette’s nightmare neighbor.
Deadline reports that Wiig is currently in negotiations for the film, which is set to start production this summer. Her character irritates former famous architect Bernadette to no end, making it her life’s mission to annoy her neighbor to no end. Given Wiig’s expertise at playing weird and irritating people (Penelope, anyone?), this role sounds right up her alley.
Here’s the synopsis of the novel, written by Maria Semple:
Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect, and to 15-year-old Bee, she is a best friend and, simply, Mom.
Then Bernadette disappears. It began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica. But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle--and people in general--has made her so agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India now runs her most basic errands. A trip to the end of the earth is problematic.
To find her mother, Bee compiles email messages, official documents, secret correspondence--creating a compulsively readable and touching novel about misplaced genius and a mother and daughter's role in an absurd world.