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A Community of Students
From the very beginning, life at the university presented students with a rich variety of experiences. In addition to athletics, they could participate in theater and music groups, literary societies, social clubs, and numerous publications, including the Daily Californian, which was founded in 1897.
A Master Plan is Conceived
Phoebe Apperson was a 19-year-old Missouri schoolmarm when she met and married George Hearst, a wealthy miner more than twice her age. A Missouri native himself, Hearst had left to seek his fortune with a pick, pan, and shovel in the Gold Rush. By 1862, when he returned home to visit his mother and meet his future wife, he had become one of San Francisco’s leading citizens.
Advancing Education, Business, and Law
As the population of California exploded in the late 1800s, prominent citizens recognized the need for a more coherent social and economic order for what was still in many ways a frontier community. Three of the university’s distinguished schools were established during these years: education, business, and law.
Brilliant Discoveries Open New Frontiers
Developing a first-rank faculty has always been critical to establishing the university’s preeminence, and few deans had a more profound impact on Berkeley’s future than Gilbert N. Lewis. Lewis came from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to head the College of Chemistry in 1912, and he soon assembled the faculty who would create a revolution in scientific research.
Building a Golden Legacy for Athletics
When the California Golden Bears played the first Big Game against Stanford in 1892, it drew a record crowd of 15,000 fans to a field in San Francisco. In the excitement, both teams forgot to bring a football, and someone had to be sent downtown in a carriage to buy one. The final score: Stanford 14, Cal 10.
Building a New University and a New State
The College of Letters was established in 1869, but the practical arts still dominated the university curriculum until second president Daniel Coit Gilman (pictured at right) succeeded in persuading skeptical Californians that a great university had to be comprehensive in scope. The dynamic Gilman also actively cultivated donors. During his presidency, the 1,036-volume library collection increased twelvefold with the help of private gifts, including a bequest from San Francisco banker Michael Reese.
Emerging as a Major Force in Education
In the years surrounding World War II, two powerful and visionary men began a partnership to reinforce the perception and the reality of the University of California as an international university of first rank. They were Governor Earl Warren, Class of 1912, later Chief Justice of the United States, and University President Robert Gordon Sproul, Class of 1913 (pictured at right).
Engineering the Information Age
More than one kind of revolution was under way in the ’60s and ’70s at UC Berkeley that played a pivotal role in the computer age and the development of nearby Silicon Valley. In 1960, Professor Donald O. Pederson (pictured at right) ushered in a new era with the first university based integrated circuits lab. Striking gold, researchers created the legendary SPICE tool used in the design of nearly every integrated circuit over the next 25 years.
Faculty of Excellence
One reason for UC Berkeley’s preeminence can be traced back to the quality of the teachers that it attracted during its earliest days. Fittingly, the first major gift to the University of California was an endowed chair of learning established as the Agassiz Professorship of Oriental Languages and Literature in 1872. Regent Edward Tompkins deeded 47 acres of land that was sold to yield $50,000 in gold coin — a gift that has grown to support four endowed chairs and that is valued at many millions of dollars today.
Illuminating the Study of Life
UC Berkeley’s extensive biodiversity collections and facilities enable world-class research, teaching, and outreach in the biological and environmental sciences. And almost since the university’s founding, private support has helped foster Berkeley’s excellence in these critical areas of study.
Implementing a New Master Plan
The multicampus expansion of the University of California during the Sproul years created the need for a decentralized university administration. In the early 1950s, the campuses were granted more local autonomy, and UC Berkeley appointed its first chancellor, Clark Kerr Ph.D. ’39.
Innovation to Support Students
The University of California was established under the Morrill Land Grant Act, which sought to make higher education free and accessible. Students still had to pay fees, though, and even in the university’s earliest days this presented a challenge to many students. Recognizing this need, Levi Strauss in 1897 donated the money to help create 28 scholarships. Since then, tuition has increased as state support has waned, and the cost of education has risen steadily.
Innovations That Shaped the Landscape
From its earliest days, the university was a key partner in transforming California from a rugged frontier into the land of opportunity. Renowned for its fine faculty and unique facilities, the College of Mining offered state-of-the-art, hands-on training for engineers to advance the safety and success of mining in the West and elsewhere.
Laying the Foundation for Teaching and Research
Both early presidents and philanthropists recognized that an extensive library collection was critical to the success and stature of the new university. One such philanthropist was Henry Douglas Bacon, a successful banker and real estate investor from Oakland, California. Despite his lack of formal education, Bacon was an art lover who hoped the university would become the cultural center of the West Coast.
Planting a Seed in the Wild West
The idea of a state university began to incubate in the minds of Californians before California had even become a state. In 1849, when a group of farsighted community leaders met to draft a state constitution, they included a provision for a university.
Preserving the History of the West
Distinguished scholars could not be persuaded to leave their East Coast or European universities and move to distant California unless there was a first-rate library to support their research. Throughout its early years, the university’s holdings grew steadily, but the 1905 acquisition of Hubert Howe Bancroft’s extraordinary collection of manuscripts and books put the University of California’s library on the map.
The Age of Biomedical and Health Sciences
The changing needs of society can be traced in the history of the sciences at UC Berkeley: from agriculture, mining, and civil engineering to physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and computer sciences. Each discipline, in turn, has met a critical need and played a role in creating life as we know it. The discovery of DNA, the Human Genome Project, gene editing, and other advances that promise to revolutionize life have now put the biological sciences on center stage.
The Flowering of Arts and Humanities
The early years of the music department were shaped by Charles Seeger, one of American music’s most influential and innovative thinkers. Called the “father of ethnomusicology,” Seeger came to UC Berkeley in 1912 and developed a curriculum that included composition, orchestration, and musicology.
The New Era for Energy and the Environment
Research into clean energy and climate change shines light on some of the most defining challenges of the 21st century, with unprecedented implications for the future of Earth and its environment, along with our country’s national security and economic competitiveness.
The Sky is Not the Limit
The idea of building a university on the frontier captured the imagination of many Californians, and a variety of new, and sometimes eccentric, sponsors stepped forward to offer their support. One was James Lick, a Pennsylvania cabinetmaker, who made a fortune in San Francisco real estate. After first planning to construct a pyramid for himself in downtown San Francisco, Lick was persuaded that an observatory would be a more suitable memorial.
The University Matures and Grows
A president of enormous intellect and vision, Benjamin Ide Wheeler was a classical philologist who taught at Harvard and Cornell before he came west to lead the University of California. Describing his arrival in 1899, Wheeler remarked: “As it were in a night, a college has grown here into the dimensions of a university.”


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A research done by the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial done in 1993 showed that blood glucose monitoring led to lesser complications in disease. An individual with diabetes should conduct this test several times a day depending on doctor’s recommendation to determine the type of dietary intake and also treatment that should be done. (Dudekula AB,
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Laundry detergent should be able to disrupt the virus’s structure, so it must be fine to wash other clothes with the doubtless contaminated ones. Once the washing is finished, dry your garments fully, which might serve as an additional method of disrupting the virus. You could also be wondering if it’s secure to put on your shoes into your home after going to the grocery store or other public places. A new research performed by the CDC at Wuhan hospitals suggests the virus can survive on shoe soles, however, it isn’t clear if the droplets were still infectious.
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Does Coronavirus Live On My Garments?
The outcomes confirmed polyester posed the best transmission danger, with the virus nonetheless current after three days and with the flexibility to switch to different surfaces. While researchers discovered that the virus can stay on some surfaces for as much as seventy two hours, the study didn’t embody fabric. Well, as instructed by an article in New York Times by Tara Parker-Pope who talked to an aerosol scientist and a pediatric infectious illness specialist, it could be cardboard because each can include fibers that absorb moisture.
Researchers are at present finding out whether or not the coronavirus can be cultivated from airborne RNA particles, the New York Times reviews. Remember that the most likely form of transmission is known to be from person to person. While viral droplets from a sneeze or cough can float in the air, they’re unlikely to collide along with your garments because of aerodynamics and the microscopic dimension of sprayed droplets. Humans transfer relatively slowly, where a physique in motion can actually push air out of the way in which along with any floating droplets. Therefore, in order for your clothes to turn into infected, someone with COVID-19 must spray giant droplets—most probably the spit talker—in a very shut proximity to you.
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Still, “spread from touching surfaces is not considered a standard method that COVID-19 spreads,” the CDC notes. CDC officials do note, nevertheless, that individuals can turn out to be contaminated with COVID-19 if they’re exposed to the virus on a surface after which make contact with their mouth, nose or eyes. As the pandemic has continued encompassing the globe, scientists have learned more about how lengthy the virus can survive on an open surface and if that is a key part of transmission. You can strive not to consider what’s lurking on your footwear — or you possibly can have a conversation with your family about turning into a shoe-free household.
Make sure you keep six feet between your self and others, even in that cramped laundry room in your building. According to the Centers for Disease Control , the most likely means for the virus to unfold is through shut contact with someone who’s infected (even when they don’t know it). This is why continuing to practice social distancing is so essential. Right now, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic probably has you armed to disinfect every generally touched surface in your home. You may also be wiping down or sanitizing something that comes inside, like meals, packages and the excessive-contact gadgets where germs are more likely to hide . The data contained on this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not supposed as health or medical recommendation.

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X-Men: Apocalypse will have plenty of familiar faces when it premieres in 2016, including that of Rose Byrne as CIA Agent Moira MacTaggert.
Byrne first stepped into the role for X-Men: First Class in 2011 and on Friday, Entertainment Weekly confirmed that the actress will again be diving into the Marvel universe for another go as the CIA Agent who sympathized with the X-Men's cause.
"She's a significant character in the movie," teased writer Simon Kinberg of the upcoming Marvel flick.
Though Moira and Charles Xavier (James MacAvoy) had something of a romantic relationship in First Class, the latter had erased portions of her memory regarding him and the X-Men at the end of the film. "They are, essentially, strangers to her when she meets them," noted Kinberg, though he refused to reveal the exact nature of Moira's return.
Set in the 1980s, the upcoming movie will see the return of First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past stars MacAvoy as Charles Xavier, Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Evan Peters as Quicksilver, and Jenifer Lawrence as Mistique.
Last week director Bryan Singer announced that HBO's Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner would be taking on the iconic role of Jean Grey, with Tye Sheridan (Mud) and Alexandra Shipp (Aaliyah: The Princess Of R&B) appearing as major players Cyclops and Storm.
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The Gift of Financial Literacy
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We feel confident our kids will be taught reading, writing, and basic math in school. But how will they learn to budget, use a credit card, save for a car or a down payment on a home, and stay out of debt? Just as reading and writing are critical skills for a successful future, so is financial responsibility. Unlike with common academic subjects, however, it often falls on families to teach money-related lessons. Use the guide below to lay a foundation for basic financial concepts and give your child the priceless gift of financial literacy.
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US President Joe Biden has reversed a Trump administration policy that prohibited US funding for nongovernmental groups that provide or refer patients for abortions.
The Global Gag Rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy, was enacted in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. Since its introduction, the policy has been instated by each Republican president and rescinded by each Democrat president.
Under President Donald Trump the policy was made more stringent on two occasions – once in 2017 when his administration passed the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy and again in 2019 with a further expansion of its implementation.
The Global Gag Rule requires non-governmental organisations (NGOs) based outside the US that receive US government global health assistance to certify that they will not use any funding to provide legal abortion services, referrals, or information to clients, or to advocate for the liberalisation of a country’s abortion law. It also applies to non-US based NGO sub-grantees of organisations getting money – even if they don’t receive US global health assistance. The policy applies to US government and non-US government funds alike.
The policy allows for limited exceptions. For example, NGOs may provide information, referrals or services for legal abortion in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnancy threatens the life of the pregnant person. However, our research shows that these exceptions are not always understood or followed in practice.
We collaborated with the African Population Health Research Centre and L’Institut National de Santé Publique et Communautaire to study the effects of the Global Gag Rule in Kenya and Madagascar. In both countries, we found that the Global Gag Rule weakened national health systems by disrupting NGO partnerships and fragmenting service delivery. In turn, this created barriers to women’s sexual and reproductive healthcare access.
Our research provides fresh evidence of the devastating effect that the Gag Rule has had on projects, particularly over the past four years. It points to the importance of the repeal, but also underscores why, to truly pave the way towards reversing the effects of the Gag Rule, the US Congress must permanently repeal it through legislation.
What we found
Research participants in Kenya described increased difficulties referring women for contraception, legal abortion, and post-abortion care. This is because some organisations chose to end sexual and reproductive health programmes that included abortion in order to receive US government funding.
Additionally, we found that some organisations unnecessarily restricted their family planning or post-abortion care services, which are permitted, due to confusion about the policy’s stipulations or fear of losing US government funding opportunities.
In Madagascar, we found evidence of negative effects on women’s access to family planning services. This was true even though abortion is illegal there.
The impact on one NGO illustrates how. The NGO was a major partner to Madagascar’s Ministry of Health. It provides safe abortion in other countries where it’s legal. But the NGO lost US government funding after declining to sign the Global Gag Rule. As a result, it stopped receiving funding and supplies from USAID. This meant that it had to reduce family planning outreach in some rural areas, and ended support to nearly 200 public and private health facilities.
Women described facing many barriers when trying to access contraceptives. These included higher fees to obtain a contraceptive method, stock-outs in many health facilities, and having to travel to multiple locations in search of their preferred method.
One woman in Madagascar mentioned that buying the method is a “problem because the money is needed to buy food for the family, but you have to take some out to buy the method.”
Some women ended up with an unintended pregnancy because they could not obtain their contraceptive method.
Expansion under Trump
Under former Republican presidents the Gag Rule applied only to US government family planning assistance. This stood at $575 million in 2016.
But the changes made by Trump expanded the policy to apply to most categories of US government global health assistance – which in 2016 stood at US$9.5 billion.
This meant that a greater number of NGOs working in a variety of health areas – from HIV to nutrition to child health – were newly affected.
One huge implication was that, for the first time, the Global Gag Rule was attached to President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding. In the case of Kenya, this made up to 58% of HIV funding to Kenya.
As a result, we found that the delivery of the country’s HIV and sexual and reproductive health services has been fractured.
NGO representatives said they were forced to choose between US government funding and projects related to HIV and other sexual and reproductive health services, despite USAID’s own promotion of integrated services.
In addition, the policy’s on-again-off-again history makes it very difficult to repair the damage it causes. Even when the policy is not in effect, some NGOs are wary of rebuilding or reinvesting in abortion-related work, for fear of its reinstatement.
The repeal of the Global Gag Rule by President Biden is a necessary step towards improving women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide. But it will not be enough to reverse the effects that it’s had over the last four years.
Clear communication and guidance about the policy reversal from US government donors to global health implementing partners – in multiple languages – will be critical to end its implementation and mitigate against the rampant confusion and fear that it has created for civil society across countries. It will take NGOs time to re-establish relationships and services that they ended.
In addition to permanently repealing the Gag Rule, there needs to be renewed investment in comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services from the US government and national governments in order to rebuild and strengthen national health systems and contraceptive supply chains.
Sara E Casey, Assistant Professor, Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Columbia University; Emily A Maistrellis, Public Health Researcher, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center, and Terry McGovern, Chair, Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Columbia University Medical Center

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When you have a virus or bacterial infection getting into your lungs, you may be having pneumonia. This is a deadly condition. In case your body cannot combat the infection, this can lead to fatalities. Why? When a person has pneumonia, fluid usually accumulates in the lungs. This can cause breathing and swelling problems.
Generally, sleep apnea increases the risk of pneumonia infection because the patient is likely to suck their throat-fluid into their lungs whenever he/ she has breathing problems. Moreover, the repeated interruptions in sleep (for sleep apnea sufferers) generally weaken the immune system. Thus there are potential risks for contracting pneumonia.
Can You Contract Pneumonia from Your CPAP Machine?
No doubt, using your CPAP machine can raise the risk of contracting pneumonia. Why? If the CPAP machine is not well-cleaned, it can transfer bacteria and viruses into your lungs. This can heighen the chances of developing an upper respiratory tract infection. In turn, this leads to pneumonia. Indeed, even some ‘ordinary’ diseases like the common cold can develop into pneumonia in this situation.
Hence, users of the CPAP machine should make sure they take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting pneumonia. They can do this by consistently using their machine in the recommended way. They can further do this by keeping the associated equipment- like the mask and the hose- ever clean.
How the CPAP Machine Connects to Pneumonia, Mold, and Fungus
If you want to make your CPAP therapy warm and moist, you must use heated tubing and a heated humidifier. Unfortunately, while these devices help to deal with breathing issues and prevent dry mouth, they also attract organisms that thrive in a warm, humid atmosphere. This is especially true if it’s not appropriately dried every time it’s used. Yes, mold, fungus, and yeast really love this kind of atmosphere.
Further, you can have harmful mold breeding and growing within the CPAP equipment. This kind of situation is quite threatening to health. These germs can also worsen your airway and lung issues and cause a bad cough. It may also lead to other conditions- like pneumonia and bronchitis.
Moreover, the CPAP machine air pressure can blow these harmful pathogens right into your lungs. However, you shouldn’t worry- this rarely happens. According to studies carried out by the subject experts, the chances of this kind of occurrence are extremely low; all you need to do is maintain your CPAP equipment correctly.
Never leave unused water lying within the machine for a long time. If you leave the machine dry, you’ll drastically reduce the chance of mold development.
Should I Use a CPAP Machine If I Have Pneumonia?
Some have sincerely asked the above question. Well, the answer is simple: Well, it all depends on how severe your condition is. Actually, it’s advisable to consult your doctor to know whether or not it’s okay to use your CPAP machine if you suffer from pneumonia.
Nevertheless, it’s crucial to ensure your CPAP machine is cleaned thoroughly while you are sick and afterward if you have pneumonia. Note that your immunity is generally compromised when you suffer from pneumonia. In such a case, the situation can get worse if you inhale bacteria and viruses.
How Can You Reduce the Risk of Contracting Pneumonia?
It’s possible to avoid dealing with the risk of other Illness -as respects the subject of pneumonia. Yes, you can treat your sleep apnea condition while using the CPAP machine and reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia- all at the same time.
Consider the following suggestions:
Check the Machine and Filter Condition
Most of those who develop CPAP and pneumonia complications face this challenge as a result of using a dirty machine and dirty filters.
Start by checking out your machine and filters condition. For detailed instructions, you may consult the product manual or make inquiries online. NB: It’s certainly a great idea to use a specialized CPAP cleaner that can properly sanitize your CPAP equipment.
Use Distilled Water
You can considerably reduce the risk of infection by putting distilled water in the humidifier. It’s advisable to use purified water if the local water supply isn’t good enough.
You might find that tap water contains harmful particles and other organisms that can make your condition worse. In addition, distilled water can help prevent minerals from piling up inside the water chamber.
Never Allow the Water to Accumulate
If you leave the CPAP machine idle for a long time, mold can start forming. Pour the water every time you use the CPAP machine; this will ensure it doesn’t happen. Clean the humidifier water tank thoroughly and let it dry completely.
Replace Your Supplies
It’s wise to replace your CPAP supplies regularly. Make sure you switch out your machine filters according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Doing this will significantly reduce the bacteria spread.
Never Share Your CPAP Machine
This is quite important. The other person may be suffering an ailment. Also, never buy or accept a second-hand CPAP machine, mask, and tubing.


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Jan. 17, 2013
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Virginia women's basketball fell 71-60 at No. 11/19 North Carolina.
The Cavaliers made one field goal in the final 10:26 of the first half to trail 42-22 at the break. In the second half, the Cavaliers outscored the Tar Heels, 38-29, but couldn't erase the first-half deficit.
Telia McCall (Sr., Marietta, Ga.) came up just shy of getting her fourth straight double-double, finishing the game with 13 points and eight rebounds, going 4-for-8 from the field with two three-pointers (in three attempts). Kelsey Wolfe (Jr., Germantown, Md.) also finished the game with 13 points with a pair of three-pointers.
Sarah Imovioh (So., Abuja, Nigeria) scored eight points with seven rebounds in eight minutes of playing time, with all eight points and five rebounds coming in six minutes of playing time in the second half.
"I was disappointed with how we came out," said head coach Joanne Boyle. "North Carolina is a good team this year and their record shows it. We didn't respond the way we needed to."
The Cavaliers kept the game close in the first five minutes with a jumper from Ataira Franklin (Jr., Bowie, Md.) knotting the game at 8. The Tar Heels, who started the game making 10 of their first 15 shots, went on a 15-4 run, taking a 23-12 lead with 11:27 left in the half. Wolfe and China Crosby (Sr., New York, N.Y.) hit back-to-back three-pointers to cut the deficit to five, 23-18, with 10:26 left in the first half.
Virginia would make one field goal the remainder of the period, a layup from Simone Egwu (Sr., Odenton, Md.) at 2:27, to go into the break trailing 42-22.
North Carolina began the second half on a 5-0 run, with Faith Randolph (Fr., Derwood, Md.) scoring the Cavaliers' first points on the period with a pull-up jumper at the free throw line to make it 47-24 with 18:50 left in the game.
Three-pointers from Randolph and McCall got the deficit back to 20, 51-31, with 16 minutes left in the game. The Cavaliers outscored the Tar Heels, 22-18, through the first 11 minutes of the second half, and finished the period with a 38-29 advantage.
The Cavaliers had 24 turnovers, with 16 coming in the first half. North Carolina scored 32 points in the game off turnovers.
"North Carolina played tough defense," Boyle said. "I thought we were somewhat lackadaisical with the ball. That's how Carolina wins games. They turn you over and they get layups and second-chance points and things that have to be somewhat under your control."
Egwu scored six points with 10 rebounds, with two assists and two blocks. Crosby finished with seven points and five assists.
With the loss, Virginia falls to 11-6 (3-3 ACC). North Carolina improves to 18-1 (6-0 ACC).
The Cavaliers will be back home on Sunday, Jan. 20 when they host Miami at 2 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. The game will be streamed live online via ESPN3.
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What’s the point of having a blog if you can’t be self-indulgent now and then? So allow me to plug my new book, Daydream Believers: How a Few Grand Ideas Wrecked American Power (Wiley & Sons). As the subtitle may suggest, it is not a biography of the Monkees but rather a journalistic dissection of why the United States’ global adventures and image have gone to hell in recent years. Some of you may know that I write a twice-weekly column in Slate about such matters. My book is not a compilation of my columns; it’s all new stuff. The official pub date is February 4, but it’s already in stock in many bookstores and on amazon.
I was listening to Radiohead’s new album, In Rainbows. It’s really as great as all the rock critics say. More than that (from this blog’s angle), it’s as harmonically and rhythmically sophisticated as just about any work of modern jazz. (I’m not saying it’s like jazz; rather, that on any musical level, the purest jazz purist has no grounds for looking down on it.) The album sent me to my music closet to take another listen to Brad Mehldau’s cover of Radiohead’s “Knives Out,” from his trio’s 2005 CD on the Nonesuch label, Day Is Done. I listened through all 10 tracks—which include, besides two Mehldau compositions, Lennon & McCartney’s “Martha My Dear” and “She’s Leaving Home,” Burt Bacharach’s “Alfie,” Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” and the title tune by Nick Drake.
In my last blog, I referred to “my friend, the pianist Frank Kimbrough,” so some of you may be leery when I tell you in this entry that Kimbrough’s new CD, and his first solo work, Air (on Palmetto Records), is a terrific piece of work, one of the half-dozen or so great solo piano albums of the past few years. If your suspicions keep you from checking it out, well, your loss.
I don’t know what Paul Motian’s doing, I don’t understand how he’s doing it, all I know is that it’s wonderful. I’ve just returned from seeing the Motian 3 at the Village Vanguard, a high-powered trio that consists of Motian, Jason Moran, and Chris Potter (and no bassist to hold the anchor). Moran, just shy of 33, is, as I’ve written many times, the most extraordinary jazz pianist around. Potter, 37, as I’ve noted a couple times, is a tenor saxophonist with a galvanic tone and fleet agility. But Motian, at 76 (older than both of his trio mates combined, playing topnotch jazz since his days with the Bill Evans trio a half-century ago, and more combustive now than ever), is the heart-racer.
The first two pressings from Music Matters Jazz arrived the other day. This is the new audiophile company that reissues classic stereo albums from the Blue Note catalogue on two slabs of 180-gram vinyl mastered at 45 rpm, packaged in a gatefold cover with not only a facsimile of the original cover but, inside, five finely reproduced photos from the session, taken by Blue Note’s masterly inhouse photographer, Francis Wolff. This is exciting stuff for jazz-loving audiophiles.
Boulder Amplifiers, named after the Colorado town where the company has resided since its founding 23 years ago, makes some of the most elegant-looking solid-state amps around. Chassis are anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum with rounded edges, machined and finished in-house. The two models reviewed here, the 810 line preamplifier and the 860 power amplifier, each have a sleek, compact build—stacked atop each other, the two stand just over a foot high—owing to extremely efficient packing of the circuitry inside. These are the company's "entry-level" electronics, but there's nothing cheap about them—the preamp retails for $6900, the amp for $8500—and for all their economical size, they look like luxury goods as well.
It occurs to me that, in my list-o-mania feature, I forgot one that I’d promised—Best Living Jazz Musician of Various Categories. So here they are: the best and the runner-up. These picks will no doubt raise hackles, catcalls, and fisticuffs. So raise them! Send in your choices!
Today in Slate (which, as some of you know, is where I do most of my writing, mainly on national-security politics), I lay out—as I have in each of the last five Decembers—my picks for the 10 best jazz albums of the year. Here are the best of 2007:
Coming this week: What everyone loves this time of the year—lists! Best jazz albums of the year! And not just that: Best jazz albums of the decade (so far)! Best newly discovered jazz treasures! Best living jazz musicians in various categories! Etc.!
As further evidence that the American empire is on the decline, I submit the 8:00 set Friday night at the Blue Note on West 3rd Street in New York City, where three front-and-center tables of Europeans—twenty young to middle-aged, professional-looking men and women, who all seemed to be part of the same tour group—made more noise at a jazz club than I think I’ve ever witnessed. Shushing and shaming, from me and others in the audience, had but short-term impact; they’d quiet down for a few minutes and listen to the trio on the bandstand (more about them, in a moment), but then got back to the main business of yakking, chuckling, and generally treating the whole proceedings as the soundtrack to their merry Manhattan vacation and us poor jazz fans as mere props in the spectacle.


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The Hiena Swine is the primary antagonist of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). He is a mixture of hyaena, pig and human, who leads a rebellion against RGV Moreau. He is portrayed by late Australian actor Daniel Rigney.
The Hyena Swine was with Lo-Mai when the latter was drinking from the stream, and is implied to have helped him kill the rabbits found nearby. He watches Edward Douglas and Aissa run through the forest. He returns to the village, and is there when Moreau comes for Douglas. He is one of the beast men injured by Moreau's pain amulet for approaching Douglas.
At Lo-Mai's trial, Hyena reacts with sadness to Moreau's naming of Lo-Mai as the rabbit killer, and at Azazello's killing of Lo-Mai. After the body is cremated, Hyena examines his friends bones, and discovers a small implant attached to a rib. He realises that this is how the pain amulet shocks the beast men, and manages to tear his out.
When the other beast folk are having injections to stop them from retrogressing, Hyena lingers around the clearing, attracting Montgomery's attention. He reveals his implant to Montgomery, then flees. He is pursued by a group of beast men under Montgomery's control, including Azazello, but manages to escape them and ally with a number of other beast folk, including a Boarman and a Bullman, who both kill rabbits to signify their loyalty.
Hyena and his allies burn the docks and the boats, and are approached by Azazello, who has stolen Montgomery's revolver. He shows them where to find more weapons, in exchange for his life.
Hyena soon captures the Sayer of the Law, and tries to force him into telling the beast folk to listen to Hyena. The Sayer refuses, so Hyena forces Douglas into proclaiming him a god. Douglas goads Hyena by proclaiming the Bullman and the Boarman gods, and Hyena guns them down, causing a shootout. M'Ling sets fire to the compound during the chaos.
Hyena is wounded in the crossfire, and is beaten by a gang of beast folk still loyal to Moreau. He attempts to flee into the burning compound, where a sheet of fire consumes him, presumably burning him to death, as the roof collapses in on him.


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After releasing an incredible 12 albums in 2016, Mozzy (the pride of Sacramento!) made the cut on our list of 10 artists to watch in 2017. This moring, he released Fake Famous, his first full-length release of 2017. The 16-song project includes features from YG, G-Eazy, Nef The Pharaoh, Iamsu, YFN Lucci, Trae Tha Truth, Jadakiss, and Dave East.
Fake Famous is now available now on all streaming platforms. Stream it, buy it on iTunes, and let us know what you think in the comments.
Read Mozzy's interview with HNHH here.


Many people enjoy walking up and down the Las Vegas strip. But there is a growing contingency of people who don’t walk the Strip, but rather glide the strip on their Segways. These devices allow a single person to travel at a speed of up to 12 miles per hour in a compact, vertical scooter.
But there is a drawback to the Segway and Segway imitators – the risk of a breakdown or mechanical error which can lead to very serious injuries.
The Segway can be a very sensitive piece of equipment. If you lean forward, the Segway goes forward. You lean back, the Segways goes back. It reacts to the rate in which you move the device and will actually shut off automatically, without warning, if it interprets your movements to be erratic. This is very risky. Imagine, you are crossing Las Vegas Boulevard on your Segway headed to the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino going 5 miles per hour, but then you notice car traveling down the road and you decide to increase your speed to 10 miles per hour. If the Segway does not accept this increase, it will just shut off, even if you are in the middle of the road. Talk about dangerous! This could result in you getting hit a by car or truck and suffering a broken neck, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or even death.
Another issue is that some Segways have a defect where the software inside the device will suddenly apply too much “reverse torque” on the wheels which can cause you to fall off the Segway. The manufacturers recalled specific Segway models to address the issue, but that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away.
If you suffered a serious injury involving a Segway, or any other personal transportation device, that broke down or had some type of mechanical error, consult with an injury lawyer and consider filing a product liability claim. The outcome of product liability cases usually hinges on highly technical investigations concerning the means of failure. We have a network of experts in the fields of engineering, materials science and other disciplines. We would work closely with these professionals to understand exactly how the Segway failed.
Filing a product liability claim is important, not only so you can recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, but to also highlight a problem with a device so the general public is aware of what can happen to them.


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Bright, shiny and thoroughly pulsing with energy, Dubai has become the very definition of a modern, urban metropolis.
A metallic oasis in the desert, it’s a tidy mass of gleaming skyscrapers, glitzy marinas and a spiralling highway network with more boy racer twists and turns than a Scalextric toy set.
Constructed with an open mind and an equally limitless wallet, anything is possible: air-conditioning bites like an Arctic breeze through malls heaving with thousands of designer stores; caretakers skirt sun loungers to comb sand on the beaches of man-made islands; and even refreshing rain can be produced on cue through cloud seeding.
Brazenly artificial, it’s a highly habitable and convenient city constructed in a place where it shouldn’t be that easy to live.
Dubai is in heady spirits when I arrive. The temperature is a comfortable 25C, making swimsuits permissible and jackets unnecessary at night. Smiling friends are sipping cappuccinos beneath pastel café awnings, malls are selling a plethora of non-essential items, and women are in salons getting their hair cut.
Although the population of the UAE’s cosmopolitan city is largely expatriate, foreigners were still subject to strict coronavirus restrictions. Lockdown was fierce: leaving the house, even for exercise or dog-walking, was forbidden. Police permits were required for collecting groceries or medical prescriptions. Refusing to wear a mask could result in a penalty of £600.
Indulgence is Dubai’s forte, but there’s space for peace and slow contemplation, too. Surrounded by 65 acres of landscaped lawns, woozy palms and a stretch of private beach, the One & Only’s palatial Royal Mirage is a Garden of Eden in the heart of the high-rise frenzy.
Jetsurfers and paddleboarders skim across the water, while bikini bathers relax beneath parasols, as a parade of waiters deliver drinks from the bar. Drinks from a bar, I sigh. It’s the simple pleasures in life we miss most. That afternoon, I visit the hammam, a cavern of marble surfaces and soft lights. As the therapist sloughs away dead skin, I can feel the last few months of lockdown stress and worry peel away.
Dressing up for dinner at the waterside 101 Dining Room that evening feels like a treat. Chef Yannick Alleno’s menu is outstanding: a full steamed artichoke comes with every juicy leaf intact, and the tuna is so tender.
Along with dining and sun worshipping, the Drift’s adjoining beach club is a hub for fitness classes. Instructor Sophie Malpass leads sessions popular with residents and visiting celebrities, such as former Miss Universe GB Amy Willerton, who was photographed balancing on a floating platform.
Nailing squats, burpees and crunches on an unstable object is as hard as it sounds, and I end up woman overboard several times. “But it’s fun,” squeals Sophie.
At the Atlantis, The Palm, at the tip of the Palm Jumeirah archipelago, there are faster ways to lose weight. A three-minute cryotherapy session at the Shuiqi Spa (about £70) promises to burn up to 800 calories simply by standing in a chamber with liquid nitrogen and cold air.
It’s a good counterbalance for the volume of restaurants on offer, where buffets overflow with oysters, roast meats and a chocolate fountain towering higher than the Burj Khalifa. Options. We don’t have many of those back home, either.
The challenges of keeping a hotel of 1,539 guest rooms Covid-free are high: attendants wipe lift buttons after every entry and exit, and all glass surfaces of the on-site aquarium are scrupulously cleaned. But it creates a sense of reassurance without dampening playful spirits in any way.
One morning, I wake to watch the sun rise from my high-rise room, its rays ricocheting across a ridgeline of steel and concrete.
Dubai is glowing with optimism; good moods are infectious and promise brighter days ahead.
P.S. Downtown Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Completed in 2009 at a cost of £1.1 billion, at 163 stories high, and measuring 2,722ft, the world’s highest skyscraper can be seen from as far as 60 miles away.
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I went with an Elder Hostel group to study the natural history of an Appalachian lake, in this case the Mountain Lake area. Unfortunately, nature did a job on the lake. A few years ago their was a minor earthquake that open up fissures under the lake. That, combined with some years of low rainfall has resulted in the lake... More
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Weekend Covid-19 Spike Puts State Total Over 5600 As Businesses Prepare To Reopen
The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Nebraska. As of last night, there were 56-hundred-59 cases and 78 deaths reported statewide. Hall County leads the state with 12-hundred-56 coronavirus cases, Dakota County has seen 918 cases and Douglas County has reported 878 cases. Meanwhile, the state is starting to reopen as the economy tries to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Starting today, restaurants can resume limited dine-in service to 50-percent of their capacity in nearly 60 counties around the state. In addition, nail and beauty salons, massage therapists and tattoo parlors are being allowed to reopen with restrictions of 10 people at a time. Day cares are also being allowed to expand their capacity from 10 children per room to 15.


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The first few days here at the Walter Carsen Centre (headquarters for the National Ballet of Canada) have been a little lighter than the normal workday. The rehearsal schedule wasn’t as jam packed and the ballet masters...
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All who attempt to Behold the wondrous works Of the ancient wielders of pathos Are to wait until eternal rest comes upon them
a l i v e the anticipation sitting on the stage bow in hand but trying to escape
The flow of our bodies begins to harmonize A chorus of grunts and moans crescendos Urged forth by her begging eyes Our symphony climaxes behind fogged windows
A single note Shatters the room Piercing, reverberating Through the soul Within a single heartbeat Hundreds of voices join in sync
Polished wooden boards A bow string of fine horse hair Across the metal string Release the rich sound Sing, cry, roar, whisper, scream sound Breathe, speak, and tell us
You may ask me what I need, and I could say food. I could say the neccesities. I could even say the love of my life, but I will not. The thing that means the most to me, the thing I could not bare to see go,
I can conquer anything - Any struggle, any strife, All I need to do it is my fingers and my life. Performing is my passion. Drawing is my dream. I do this each and every day,
They encircle around, hearing Watching as the music stops playing... Some laugh, some may point, But whose fault is it for the loss of knowing? Ignorants they are for not seeing
My name is the syncopated beat Of a dotted eighth note, sixteenth note Rocking like a boat on windy waters My laugh is the swoop of glissando Sometimes a delicate slide
SIXTH SYMPHONY Beethoven is a liar. He would have you believe that he wants you; but behind your back, he is glad to see you go. Happiness
Hushed within myself the instrumental softly incurred.
My heart is like an orchestra: Full of sadness, joy, and song. My instruments are tuning still Though it's been so very long. Percussion plays my awkwardness; The strings, all my compassion;
It vibrates Through the room The strings on my viola Sing with it It vibrates through my heart I feel it deep inside. I place my bow on the string My fingers are ready
I see instruments singing, the noise of the universe,
The time has come for a suite,Humbling and sweet.Eternity awaits for those of us,Standing on destiny’s edge.
The crowd hushes, a magic silence, They sit, and wait, patient and quiet. The conductor settles, he stands very still, He raises his baton, the orchestra waits.
Semisweet sounds fill the robust emporium Sarcastically, kids mimic the beauty of the melodies Soulful tones melt over every seat; molding the auditorium T
To kiss you is to hear trumpets sound and feel the reverberation propel throuhg my skin as my soul rejoices in meeting its other half
The sweeping sounds cascade out of the stage Bouncing around the room, Mixing with the cushioned chairs And the old-people smell. The brass blasts out a baleful melody
Robin Stumpfig Rendering the common peace Striking deep Saving the light Forging hope
I see you You get up on that podium Looking calm as water Waving your arms around Saving the hopeless for when The orchestra can’t see I hear you You get up on that pulpit
Never, he said, go along with a speeder Hold your ground! Be a leader Follow the speeder and you will be bound You'll be speedier, speedier, speedier and faster You'll fail the whole orchestra
It all began when my dad killed my fish, when I cried and said a new CD was my only wish I was only three when he brought one home And it only took me 2 days to learn every song
See I came down for a purpose. See as I came down I did not hover, I slammed!The ground broke down in a shatter when I landed. See, I came to bring peace to my loved ones and war to my enemies.
My heart is a lonely hunter. My arrow drawn, ready to strike, Tears toward the target, bringing it to life. A faint piano begins easing through the silence.

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Acne is a condition that many people associate with the teenage years. The hormonal changes that come about during that phase of life can lead to the production of excessive skin oil, which can, in turn, lead to the development of acne. However, acne can and does impact the lives of adults as well. If you are struggling with the blemishes that acne creates on your skin, you should try professional acne treatments. Doing so will not only help you to get a smoother skin quicker than you can on your own, but you may be able to avoid permanent scarring as well.
Acne can come in a variety of types. In addition, people often vary in how they are impacted by these types of acne. When you add to this the fact that it can be difficult for an untrained eye to distinguish between the kinds of acne that may be active, you should seek professional acne treatments as soon as you realize that your over-the-counter ointment is not working.
The most basic of the acne types is called comedonal acne. This is when things like blackheads appear. They usually develop because of a combination of excessive skin oil and clogged pores. The pores can be clogged by dead skin cells or other debris. The excess oil will then lead to the formation of blackheads if the pore is open to where the oil can be exposed to the air. If the oil is not exposed to air, white heads will form. White is the natural color of the oil. It appears black only after exposure to the air.
Acne can progress to the point that it causes inflammation to the skin. When it reaches this stage, the skin may turn red and start to itch or burn. Since this can be discomforting, professional acne treatments are the best way to find relief.
If the inflammatory acne leads to an infection, you can be at serious risk for permanent scarring. When these scars develop, they will not go away by themselves. They will require some form of skin rejuvenation therapy. Therefore, the best way to handle these scars is to never let them develop in the first place. This is the primary reason why you should let our professionals treat your acne. We will be able to tell if you are developing a type that can lead to scarring and can provide effective treatments before it is too late.
Many options are available when you rely on professional acne treatments. Sometimes, prescription medications will be the answer, especially if there is an active infection going on. We may also prescribe some topical ointments that will be more effective than what you can buy in the local grocery store.
Light therapy can also help with acne. Depending on the type of light used, it may kill the bacteria that are causing the acne. Other types will target deeper tissue. These treatments can help to reduce the size of the oil producing glands, thereby minimizing the amount of excessive oil that can be contributing to the problem. These are just a few examples of how professional acne treatments can benefit you.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a strained right hamstring. The trip to the DL, Cain’s second this year, was retroactive to May 22.
Giants Manager Bruce Bochy says Yusmeiro Petit will start in Cain’s place for the second straight time Saturday. Bochy anticipates Cain will make his next start at home June 6 against the New York Mets.
Bochy says Cain was willing to pitch but admitted he was still feeling something in the hamstring. Bochy says if it was mid-September and the Giants were in a tight race, Cain would have pitched.
Cain is 1-3 with a 3.66 earned-run average in eight starts. Petit is 3-2 with a 5.08 ERA in 14 games, four of them starts.
St. Louis called up hot-hitting outfielder Randal Grichuk, a first-round draft pick by the Angels in 2009, and optioned outfielder Shane Robinson to triple-A Memphis. . . . Texas ace Yu Darvish, scratched from a start Tuesday because of neck discomfort, threw a side session and is on track to start Sunday against Washington. . . .
The White Sox said ace Chris Sale will start Sunday, scuttling a potential Monday matchup against the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw. . . . Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the DL with a broken right thumb since April 13, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Class-A Potomac (Va.). . . .
Miami right-hander Henderson Alvarez was cleared to make his next start Tuesday after complaining of a sore elbow in his last outing. . . . Boston put first baseman/catcher Ryan Lavarnway on the DL with a broken bone in his left hand.


You will surely think the homepage design Africa. What does that have to do with music? but many of our songs are about the „time“. The title of our album is Timeless ONE.
Human history began on the African continent. I admire the American blues legends. Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Howlin ‚Wolf The ancestors of these outstanding musicians also came from Africa. Africa, is mysterious, beautiful. Life and death is everyday life. Africa has always fascinated me.


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I quite enjoyed the ASCII representation, (clear, cute, readable) and the ingame help. I jotted down all the keys (it is way better to
play this game with all keymappings visibile somewhere near your game-screen) and started training units.
Movement (of my axeman) was quite slow! But finally managed to chop some wood.
I like managerial games, micromanaging less so. This is one rudimentary AI (“move here, do this action until new orders”) away from being enjoyable and a really great experience.

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Florida governor: Obama hasn’t called me
In the wake of the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11, Rick Scott received phone calls from George W. Bush and Donald Trump, the Republican governor of Florida said Tuesday. He’s still waiting on a call from President Barack Obama, however.
Speaking to Brian Kilmeade on “Fox & Friends” from Orlando, Florida, Scott shared details of both calls. During his call with the 43rd president, Scott said Bush told him that he and former first lady Laura Bush “were praying for us, and anything he could do, he would love to be helpful.”
As far as Obama is concerned, Scott said, “He has not called us.”
“A staffer has called, but no, he has not called,” Scott added, after Kilmeade noted that Obama “was talking about guns yesterday,” speculating that the president would talk more about that angle during his visit to the city scheduled for Thursday.
Trump also called him, the governor added. “He called to just ask how I was doing, you know, like everybody else is praying for us,” Scott said of the presumptive Republican nominee, whom he endorsed following his victory in the state’s March primary.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“The Second Amendment didn’t kill anybody. Evil, radical Islam, ISIS, they killed,” Scott said. “We have to start standing up for our country. We have to say, we’re going to vet people before they come into our country. If you disagree with what our country believes in, why in the living daylights are you allowed in our country?”
Scott recalled being on a call with the White House following last November’s attacks in Paris, saying that he asked the administration to share vetting information for anyone who comes into “my state, and they said no,” with respect to refugees.
“They said, ‘Oh, those people have privacy rights,’” Scott said. “What about our security rights? The security of making sure if you live in my state, you’re going to be safe. I’m responsible for the safety of the people of my state. I’m fed up with the fact that we’re not destroying ISIS, we’re not vetting these people, we’re not taking care of our own citizens.”


Strong institutions key to transforming nations, says NIM boss
Nigeria will record speedy economic growth when she focuses more on building strong institutions rather than strong men, the President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Prof. Olukunle Iyanda has said.
He argued that building strong institutions has helped many nations become economic giants within a short period of time.
He cited countries such as Turkey, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and China that have transformed from underdeveloped to developed nations, as a result of their appropriate structural organisation and determined leadership, stating that these countries have reengineered both their leadership and mind-set and re-orientation of the citizenry to emerge models for other nations to replicate.
Iyanda, insisted that Nigeria must toll the path of successful nations in her search for national development.
The NIM boss stated this ahead of the institute’s 2018 Annual National Management Conference, holding at Afficent Event Centre, Kano from the 16 to 18 September, with theme, ‘Re-engineering Leadership for National Transformation’.
According to Iyanda, the current agitation for a better country influenced the choice of the theme of the conference.
He said the conference would provide a platform to address burning management issue that is considered of national importance with a view to arriving at a solution, which will be forwarded to all key stakeholders.
His explanation: “Re-engineering is about pragmatic and radical change. It is an intensive, top-down, vision-driven effort that requires nonstop participation and support. Succinctly put, re-engineering helps any organisation, whether a country or business organisation, to be where it needs to be given its endowments, competencies and capabilities.
“One re-engineering element that Nigeria needs is a shift from relying on ‘strong men’ rather than strong institutions. Strongmen are human, and therefore mortal. Strong institutions are immortal and more enduring.
“They are less susceptible to manipulation and corruption. Being inanimate, they do not have personal ambitions that can lead to decisions that are motivated by basic human characteristics as self-serving and self-aggrandisement.”
He added that the institute would continue its efforts of improving management practices both at the micro corporate level as well as at the macro governmental level.
He added: “As we journey into the future, we will neither relent in our quest to bequeath a well-trained and productive workforce to the nation nor will we be tired until mismanagement, maladministration, corruption and other social vices which have hampered Nigeria’s development are exceptions rather than the rule in our country.”
With over 2,000 persons expected at the conference, it will be declared open by the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Gandudje, while Prof. Kamilu Sani Fagge of the department of political science, Bayero University, Kano will be presenting the main theme paper.
The Director General, Institute of National Transformation, Prof. Vincent Anigbogu and Mrs. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of RISE Networks will present the two sub-theme papers.


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Hardy Plum Trees
Plum trees are a good addition to the landscape, providing spring flowers and summer fruit. Self-pollinating plum trees provide fruit even if they are planted singly; others require another variety planted nearby for cross-pollination. For colder areas, some varieties are hardy trees that can survive harsh weather; however, if you live in a warm area, you will want to choose one that can tolerate humid warm temperatures.
American Plum Trees
The native American plum (Prunus americana) is a hardy plum tree thriving in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, although it has been known to grow in zones as cold as USDA zone 3. Growing to heights of 20 feet, the American plum is found wild in thick groupings with branches that spread out and entangle with each other. The tree can live in all soil types and prefers full sun. It produces white flowers in the spring and edible red or yellow fruit in the summer. Although hardy, the native American plum is not normally the tree of choice due to the slightly smaller fruit size and lack of availability as growing stock.
American-Japanese Hybrid Plum Trees
Although sometimes included on the Japanese list of plum trees, hybrid plums vary a little from their full Asian plum. These hybrid varieties are a mixture of American and Japanese plums and generally well liked by growers, combining the cold hardiness of the American plum with the larger fruit of Asian varieties. They are often labeled as Prunus salincia hybrid in their scientific name, to set them apart from other Japanese plum trees. Some of the better hardy hybrid plums are the "Alderman," "Toka" and "Superior." "Superior" (Prunus salicina hybrid "Superior") grows well in USDA zones 4 through 8 and was developed by the Minnesota University breeding program in the mid-1900s. Developed in 1985 by Minnesota University, "Alderman" (Prunus salicina hybrid "Alderman") grows in even colder climates with a USDA zone range of 3 through 8. Growing to a maximum height of about 12 feet, this tree does well as an ornamental variety in a garden setting. "Toka" (Prunus salicina hybrid "Toka"), sometimes referred to as the bubblegum plum, can get as tall as 14 feet and provides large fruit in USDA zones 4 through 8. Preferring sandy or even clay soil, "Toka" does well in humid areas. To develop fruit on your plum trees, grow more than variety. Most hybrid plum trees need to grow near other hybrid varieties in order to pollinate and grow new fruit.
Japanese Plum Trees
Japanese or Asian plum trees produce larger fruit than the native American plums; however, finding one hardy enough to withstand the colder regions can be difficult. "Shiro" (Prunus salicina "Shiro") grows to a height of 20 feet, but comes in dwarf varieties that only grow to 10 feet. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, "Shiro" is also heat tolerant and produces yellow plums. "Early Golden" (Prunus salicina "Early Golden") was introduced to the U.S. in 1946, produces reddish yellow fruit and grows to a height of around 15 feet. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10, "Early Golden" is also heat tolerant. "Methley" (Prunus salicina "Methley") is moderately cold hardy, growing in USDA zones 5 through 8, but is not as heat tolerant. However, among Japanese plum trees, "Methley" is one of only a few that is self-pollinating.
European Plum Trees
European plum trees are moderately hardy trees, growing in cooler climates, making it more difficult to find one that also does as well in warm weather. Most grow best in USDA zones 4 through 8, with a few doing better in USDA zones 5 through 8. "Green Gage" (Prunus domestica "Green Gage") is a unique plum with green fruit that grows to a height of around 14 feet; it is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. It has been in the U.S for a while, having been brought over from Europe in the 18th century. "Stanley" (Prunus domestica "Stanley") plum tree produces a good canning fruit that does well in preserves or dried as prunes. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8 and grows to a height of 15 feet.
- NC State University: Prunus americana
- North Dakota State University: American Plum
- Grandpa's Orchard: Superior Hybrid Plum
- Grandpa's Orchard: Alderman Hybrid Plum
- Grandpa's Orchard: Stanley Prune
- Stark Bro's: Shiro Plum
- Grandpa's Orchard: Early Golden Japanese Plum
- Grandpa's Orchard: Methley Japanese Plum
- Grandpa's Orchard: Green Gage Plum
- University of Maine: Growing Fruit Trees in Maine - Selecting Varieties
Tara Shore holds a Bachelor of Science in business finance and has written for online publications since 2007. She has professional experience in banking, accounting, travel and teaching. Shore is also a master gardener and a travel agent.

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Sharm El-Sheikh: Oman, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and the Netherlands, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of green energy.
The action took place on the sidelines of Oman’s participation in the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for 2022 (COP27)—hosted by Egypt and lasting from 6 to 18 November.
The MoU reflects the advanced relations between the two countries and their desire to enhance cooperation in the field of green energy.
The MoU encourages the two countries to support their respective companies operating in the field to identify export and import checkpoints for green hydrogen, associated fuel sources and raw material—serving as a gateway to Europe.
The MoU, which explores potential interests in industries within the value chain of green hydrogen, also encourages interaction between the various bodies responsible for implementing the Energy Policy to help exchange expertise, knowledge and information about green hydrogen.
Meanwhile, World Leaders Summit began in the Arab Republic of Egypt and it will include speeches and discussions on climate issues, in the presence of about 120 heads of state and governments, international personalities and experts.
Delegated by His Majesty the Sultanate, Eng. Salim Nasser Al Awfi, Minister of Energy and Minerals represents Oman in this global event.
On Monday, the summit included six meetings on three topics, namely “equitable transition to implementation”, “food security”, and “innovative financing for climate and development”. Tomorrow, the leaders’ summit will include three more sessions on investing in the future of energy: green hydrogen, water security, climate change and the sustainability of vulnerable communities.
Oman’s pavilion at the summit saw a number of discussion sessions on climate change and measures undertaken to reduce carbon emissions based on the national strategy for an orderly transition to a carbon neutral plan, green economy and investment in clean energy fields.


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Being the healthiest version of ourselves is a lifelong journey, and the choices we make along the way determine the path. Each of us has our search for the health grail. However, every person’s journey to excellent health can be different because they differ in their bodies, capacities, objectives, and potential.
Making decisions that promote or preserve good health has various advantages, from enhancing our mental fortitude to experiencing favorable bodily changes. Although it can be challenging, there are steps you can take to improve your health and lifespan.
Here are some pointers to get you started on the road to a long, healthy life:
1. Avoid alcohol
These days, many people’s lifestyles include drinking alcohol. They gulp it down carelessly, either as a recreation or as a way to deal with undesirable stressful feelings. Due to its potential to cause feelings of relaxation and curbing anxiety, people become highly dependent on it. However, alcohol can majorly affect your health (and not in a good way).
Overindulging in alcohol can increase your risk of developing heart disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, and vice versa, all of which can shorten your life expectancy. According to a study, an adult’s life expectancy may be reduced by one to two years if they drink 14 to 25 drinks weekly.
If you find it challenging to minimize its usage, seek professional help immediately for detoxification. Reputable facilities like Delphi Behavior Health Group offer a variety of treatments outfitted to deal with all the issues that can crop up during detox. Visit www.delphihealthgroup.com and speak with experts about the specifics of the procedure to learn more.
It can be the first step in increasing the longevity of your life.
2. Healthy Diet
A huge part of having a long life is a balanced diet. A diet full of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and low-fat dairy helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels and lowers your chance of developing heart disease.
You can consume oily fish, such as salmon and trout, once a week as it has omega-3 fatty acids, which are excellent for the heart. You should include vitamin D in your diet as it promotes the production of calcium which is good for your bone health.
Additionally, you can avoid a diet high in salt and saturated fats as it causes high blood pressure and cholesterol. The same goes for food with preservatives, dyes, and other substances that aggravate or worsen depression and hyperactivity.
All in all, adding and subtracting these dietary tips can help you gain a long healthy life.
3. Increase Water Intake
Water is the body’s most essential nutrient and serves many roles. It flushes out toxins through the liver and kidneys, aids nutrient absorption by carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells, assists digestion and food breakdown, controls body temperature, and improves circulation by promoting blood flow.
All this is disrupted if you decrease your water intake and dehydration sets in. The body cannot store water, so it must constantly replace its intake to avoid symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and impaired cognitive function due to dehydration.
Proper hydration also saves the risk of cardiovascular conditions like hypertension, lethal coronary heart disease, and cerebral infarction. It’s recommended that men should consume 3.7 liters of water or about 13 glasses, while women approximately 2.7 liters of water or about 11 glasses.
4. Have a Proper Sleeping Schedule
Nobody can dispute the significance of maintaining a regular sleeping pattern that allows you to get your recommended eight uninterrupted hours of sleep. You feel good and energized after it. A regular sleep pattern is essential for many cognitive and bodily functions, including absorbing daily events and managing emotions and actions.
However, as opposed to adequate sleep, poor or insufficient sleep reduces pleasant feelings and promotes negative emotional responses to everyday situations that causes issues like insomnia and anxiety. It’s crucial to have a proper shuteye schedule where you switch off all your distractions and dim the lights of your room to induce sleep.
5. Exercise daily
Exercise has various health advantages, from improving mood to strengthening bones to warding against chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. It can help you stay in shape, lose weight, improve your balance, and reduce your risk of contracting several ailments, including heart disease.
Studies have indicated that exercise can lengthen your life by reducing the risk of age-related disorders like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Exercises like brisk walking or aerobic exercise improve your mood by releasing chemicals, such as serotonin and endorphins, lowering stress and the signs of despair and anxiety. All this contributes to your wellness and life longevity.
6. Smile and Laugh More
It might come as a surprise, but you don’t have to smile only when you are happy.
You can take it as an exercise as it helps release some happy hormones like dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin, which keep us relaxed, and lower blood pressure and pulse rate, working as an antidepressant and a painkiller. It improves the mood and reduces and shields from the negative effects of stress.
Nothing works more quickly or consistently to rebalance your mind and body than a good laugh. It gives you hope, makes you feel connected to others, and keeps you grounded, aware, and focused.
7. Minimize Social Media Usage
We have a lifestyle where we are unconsciously addicted to our phones and laptops. With many social media sites available, like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and Tiktok, we have grown accustomed to checking and scrolling continuously.
This pointless use lowers your self-esteem, increases anxiety, and prevents you from taking advantage of some beneficial opportunities. You might be using social media to numb uncomfortable feelings or improve your mood if you use it more frequently when you’re lonely or bored.
Additionally, it might be symptoms of deeper problems like stress, melancholy, or boredom.
8. Read More
If you love reading, we’ve got some good news. According to research, people who read for up to 3 hours per week have a 17 percent lower mortality rate than adults who don’t, and those who read for more than 3 hours per week have a 23 percent lower mortality rate.
Regular reading can boost your brainpower and strengthens memory by exercising your brain, much like running strengthens your cardiovascular system.
The ability to remember things and think declines with age, but regular reading may assist in delaying this decrease and keep minds sharper for longer. Hence, you can read a page or two of a book daily if you wish to add years to your life.
Being the healthiest version of ourselves is a lifelong journey, and the choices we make along the way determine the path. Many people’s lifestyles include drinking alcohol, which can ruin their mental and physical health. A huge part of having a long life is a balanced diet. Following the few tips above makes it relatively easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


Nick Cannon Confirms He’s Expecting 8th Child With Bre Tiesi￼
Nick Cannon kids: The “Wild ‘N Out” host Nick Cannon has confirmed on his eponymous talk show Monday that he is going to be a father again as he is expecting his eighth child with Bre Tiesi.
Cannon’s baby announcement came after he was captured hosting a party on Saturday with pregnant Bre Tiesi. This is the first kid the wild n out host is having with the model.
Bre Tiesi is a model and ex wife of Johnny Manziel.
What are the names of Nick Cannon kids?
How many kids does Nick Cannon have? Nick Cannon’s kids are eight in number which fathered from different women. Here are the names of Nick Cannon’s kids;
- Cannon has a 10-year-old twin Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey
- 4-year-old son Golden “Sagon” and 1-year-old daughter Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell
- 7-month-old twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir with Abby De La Rosa
- Late Zen with Alyssa Scott.
Zen who was the seventh child of the American comedian, actor, rapper, and television presenter Nicholas Scott Cannon died of a brain tumor in December 2021.


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On September 13, a press briefing was held at the Ministry of Temporarily Occupied Territories and IDPs (MinTOT), which revealed certain details regarding the ecological disaster in the city of Armyansk.
At the end of August 2018, in the city of Armyansk, environmental protection mechanisms at the Krymskyi Tytan plant were destroyed due to military exercises conducted by Russian soldiers in the north of Crimea, which caused a release of harmful chemicals into the air resulting in deterioration of health of the population of the occupied peninsula and irrevocable damage to the environment.
According to the MinTOT Minister Vadym Chernysh, this incident consisted of two key events: the night between 23 and 24 August and 4 September. First reports appeared at night on social network profiles of Armyansk residents. Titanium dioxide was produced at this plant via sulfate method using sulfuric acid. “When we got satellite images of the plant’s roofs, we noticed that on September 9 some repairs were going on there,” says Vadym Chernysh. “The occupying authorities distributed leaflets, allegedly from the Ministry of Ecology, where chloride titanium was mentioned, even though the plant uses another technology.” According to the Minister, such misinformation is disseminated by the Russian side on purpose, to confuse the situation. The Ukrainian side, on the other hand, is constantly taking air samples for analysis at the border with Crimea, which provides open and accurate information about the state of air pollution. According to Vadym Chernysh, the pollution was caused by violation of the technological process, but it is difficult to find out the details since the Russian side refuses to provide information.
Vadym Chernysh stressed that Armyansk uses water from the Schodnytskyi water intake, not from the Dnieper River channel, which is currently closed. “If the occupying power of Crimea needs water for the plant and won’t be able to get it, the production will have to be stopped,” says Vadym Chernysh. “However, the occupants don’t care about people’s living conditions.”
Yevhen Komarovskyi, official of Crimea’s Prosecutor’s Office, reported that a criminal proceeding had been opened under Article 241 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code “Pollution of Atmospheric Air”. There are three versions of the offense:
– mishandling of plant equipment;
– damage to waste tanks due to military exercises conducted Russia’s armed forces;
– intentional release for the purpose of launching a large-scale information campaign directed against Ukraine, to destabilize the south of Kherson Oblast.
Yevhen Komarovskyi called on all Ukrainian citizens affected by the ecological disaster to turn to Crimean law enforcement agencies, specifically the Prosecutor’s Office in Kyiv and Kherson and the National Police departments in Odesa and Kherson.
Roman Rodyna, Deputy Director of the Public Health Center at Ukraine’s Ministry of Healthcare, said that the main pollutant was sulfur dioxide (SO2), which, coming in contact with water vapor in the air, forms sulfuric acid. Excess concentration of this substance adversely affects human health: it irritates the mucous membrane of the eyes and upper respiratory tract. In case of high concentrations, it can even cause breathing difficulties. This can be prevented by wearing cotton gauze masks moistened with a sodium solution, which neutralizes sulfuric acid.
According to MaksymTymochko, lawyer and expert of the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, people have environmental rights, which includes the right to receive information about the state of the environment. “We are convinced that the occupying authorities are not going to inform residents of the occupied territory that they are entitled to compensation,” he said. “I’m talking about pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages. Pecuniary damages could include expenses on evacuation or treatment due to deterioration of health. To get this compensation, it is possible to apply not just to domestic courts, but to international courts as well, such as the European Court of Human Rights.”
According to Maksym Tymochko, to receive compensation, it is necessary to record the fact of medical treatment, and to keep medical documents, prescriptions and receipts from the purchase of medicines. This is not just about medical problems caused by the disaster, it also concerns chronic diseases aggravated by it. Compensation can also be obtained through court for harvest lost as a result of the incident. “Whether there existed malicious intent or not, environmental damage must be compensated,” said Maksym Tymochko.
Vitaliy Nabukhotnyi, lawyer and expert of the Regional Center for Human Rights, recalled that international humanitarian law imposes a number of responsibilities on the Russian Federation, particularly regarding the environment in the occupied territories. The occupying power’s actions violate Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights regarding the right to respect for private life, as well as Article 10 on freedom of expression, which, among other things, protects the right to information. This right will be violated if people start asking the occupying authorities for information and receive no good answer.
Text by Oleh Shinkarenko (UHHRU)
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CoEd Varsity Trap Shooting - CLAY TARGET
Game Summaries & Headlines.
- Game Date
- May 12, 2018
The clay target team traveled to the St. Joseph County Conservation Club in Sturgis for the Southwest Conference trap championship. The varsity squad of Aiden Adkins, Matt Miller, Caleb Stevens, Josh Currier and Chris Mills finished in 6th place. The rookie squad finished in 1st.