Top Rock + Metal Albums of 2013
In a culture where songs and downloads have somewhat downgraded the importance of full albums, there are still many acts who value the album format and put their all into providing a full listening experience. In 2013, there were several beloved acts who truly came into their own while a number of veteran rockers showed there was no signs of slowing down.
The year featured triumphant returns from an Ozzy Osbourne-led Black Sabbath decades after their last collaboration. While the layoff wasn't as long, Queens of the Stone Age also returned to high praise after a six-year break. And speaking of returns, Killswitch Engage's reunion with original frontman Jesse Leach fueled one of the year's better records. Let's reflect on the year that was. Here's our picks for the 10 Best Albums of 2013.
Welcome back Jesse Leach! The Killswitch Engage frontman's return certainly re-energized the band and it shows on 'Disarm the Descent.' Finding the perfect blend of aggression and melody, Killswitch got off to a great start with the single 'In Due Time' and the chugging rocker 'Always' comes with a certain dark heaviness. Meanwhile, 'The New Awakening,' 'A Tribute to the Fallen' and 'Time Will Not Remain' show that this album is more killer than filler.
While Stone Sour's 'House of Gold & Bones, Part 1' yielded several 2012 hits, 'Part 2' admittedly played out as a more cohesive piece fitting Corey Taylor's overall storyline. 'Do Me a Favor' stands out as one of 2013's best songs, but the album goes deeper than that. 'Gravesend' showcases Taylor's brutal side, while 'The Conflagration' is one of the more epic pieces you'll find, complete with strings, piano and a full-on jam at the end. 'House of Gold & Bones, Pt. 2' is a fitting and excellent conclusion to one of 2012's best records.
Children of Bodom have been refining their sound in recent years and 'Halo of Blood' finds them getting back to their roots, with a melodic yet riff heavy sound. The powerful 'Transference' and grinding black metal of the title track both earned releases from the band, while cuts such as 'Waste of Skin,' 'All Twisted' and 'Your Days Are Number' are firing on all cylinders. 'Halo of Blood' is one of the most complete and solid Children of Bodom albums and deserving of recognition in our Top Rock and Metal Albums of 2013.
Alice in Chains may not be reinventing the wheel, but with 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' they've shown there's no signs of wear either. While 'Hollow' and 'Stone' were exactly the type of songs fans would expect from Alice in Chains, they continued to thrive beyond the first two singles. The melodic harmonizing of Jerry Cantrell and William DuVall on 'Voices' is pure gold, while the title track mixes mesmerizing guitar work with one of the disc's deeper messages. The catchy 'Low Ceiling' and metal infused 'Phantom Limb' also provide nice change-of-paces in the flow of the disc.
Clutch may like to experiment, but it's the band's keep-it-simple approach that makes 'Earth Rocker' one of the year's best. The group embraces the straight-to-the-point songwriting style and in the process generate an anthemic, foot-stomping, fist-pumping collection. The title track is a driving rocker, while fellow standouts 'Crucial Velocity' and 'D.C. Sound Attack' are filled with plenty of swagger from frontman Neil Fallon. 'Mr. Freedom' rides an in-your-face groove, while 'Gone Cold' is the album's mellow curveball. All in all, 'Earth Rocker' lives up to its name.
We all know the Motorhead formula and it's served them well in their wealth of albums since 1977. But that being said, there is a vibrancy to the music on 'Aftershock' that surpasses many of their more recent releases. 'Heartbreaker' is a full-on rocker that's the perfect choice for the lead single, while 'Lost Woman Blues' is filled with the type of swagger than only Lemmy Kilmister can provide. Add in tracks like 'Queen of the Damned' and 'Going to Mexico' and 'Aftershock' is an album we'll be feeling from Motorhead years after its commercial run.
There's little doubt that Deftones frontman Chino Moreno is on a hot streak. After successive standout records from Deftones and an intriguing side venture into Crosses, Moreno jumped when asked by former members of Isis to front their new project Palms. Their self-titled debut album is a study in ebb and flow heaviness that engulfs the listener. Tracks like 'Patagonia,' 'Future Warrior' and 'Tropics' find a way to explore every ounce of musical expanse, delivering an atmospheric masterpiece worthy of the Top Rock and Metal Album of 2013 list.
What would an Ozzy Osbourne-led Black Sabbath sound like after so many years away? By most accounts, the '13' album was an overwhelming success for metal's pioneering outfit. The trio of Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler crafted a true album experience, with many of the tracks clocking in at well over 7 minutes. Iommi's riffing is especially spot on with this effort, which features the grab-your-attention opener 'End of the Beginning' and breakout radio single 'God Is Dead?' Other standouts include 'Dear Father' and 'Loner.'
'One of Us Is the Killer' is arguably Dillinger Escape Plan's most personal album, with frontman Greg Puciato relying on his own relationships for inspiration. Musically, the disc falls somewhere between the band's mathcore roots and the burgeoning development of anthemic hard rock. While it may seem like an odd mix, it all comes together in one great listening experience that features the standouts releases 'Prancer' and 'When I Lost My Bet' as well as the deeper cuts 'Understanding Decay' and 'Nothing's Funny.'
Six years was definitely worth the wait for Queens of the Stone Age fans. Sure '… Like Clockwork' is chock full of special guests like Dave Grohl, Elton John, Trent Reznor and Alex Turner among others, but this is one case where the music overshadows the names. 'My God Is the Sun' and 'I Sat by the Ocean' were released as singles, but ' … Like Clockwork' is a true album listening experience in a singles era and well worth taking in from front to back. '…Like Clockwork' sits atop our Top Rock and Metal Albums of 2013.


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When discussing the dynamics of power and control within the context of human trafficking, we often hear from people who are surprised at how similar the dynamics sound to those used in domestic violence situations. Whether working in the anti-trafficking movement or not, it's crucial that we understand that not only are there similarities between trafficking and domestic violence; there's also a clear intersection between the two. Understanding this intersection, particularly around the power and control dynamics, is crucial in providing person-centered, safe supportive services to survivors. Please take a moment to read through this Issue Brief.
This year in observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Task Force planned a Social Media Takeover. Members of each subcommittee of the Task Force worked hard to create educational content about human trafficking related to their different areas of experience and expertise. You can find all of the posts on this page!

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According to Chinese scientists, the activities of the oceans can significantly influence climate change in drylands, causing increasing drought and deterioration of ecosystem.
Scientists from Lanzhou University in northwestern Gansu Province investigated the influence of ocean activities on climate change and the ecological environment in drylands across the world over the past century.
Guan Xiaodan, the leading scientist, says that drylands form nearly 41% of the global total land area. Human activities and significant warming pose a major threat to land degradation and ecological deterioration, which makes drylands more susceptible to global climate change. As a key regulator of the climate system on Earth, the effect of ocean on climate change in drylands cannot be ignored.
The study described the impact of the mechanism of ocean activities including the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, El Nino, and La Nina on climate change in drylands.
According to Guan, the study leads to better insights into climate change in drylands and offers scientific reference for avoiding desertification and mitigation strategies for global climate change.
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PURPOSE: To develop a protocol to measure the intraocular pressure (IOP) of living mice and to determine the IOP of genetically different mouse strains. METHODS: Eyes of anesthetifzed animals were cannulated with a very fine fluid-filled glass microneedle. The microneedle was connected to a pressure transducer, and the pressure signal was analyzed with a computer system. Intraocular pressures of male C3H/He iota, C57BL/ 6 iota, A/iota, and BALB/c iota mice were determined. RESULTS: Differences in IOP were detected between genetically distinct mouse strains maintained in virtually identical environments. C3H/He iota was the strain with the highest average IOP (13.7 +/- 0.8 mm Hg). This strain average was 1.4 mm Hg higher than that for C57BL/6 iota (12.3 +/- 0.5 mm Hg; P = 0.14), 4.3 mm Hg higher than that for A/iota (9.4 +/- 0.5 mm Hg; P < 0.001), and 6 mm Hg higher than that for BALB/c iota (7.7 +/- 0.5 mm Hg; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The authors have developed an accurate and reliable procedure for measuring intraocular pressure in living mice. This procedure can detect IOP differences between groups of mice that differ by genotype.
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Some time ago we reported a tax tribunal decision that suggested that the automatic late return penalties issued by HMRC may be invalid as they did not involve a human being making an assessment. Another situation in which HMRC appears to be issuing erroneous penalty notices has now come to light.
The changes in recent years to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules have added a lot of complexity and a recent case highlights the difficulty taxpayers face in calculating the amount of tax due and determining what reliefs are available. With record SDLT revenues in 2017, it seems likely that many taxpayers are overpaying SDLT as a result.
If small and medium-sized businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy, why are we clogging the nation’s arteries with a plethora of burdensome compliance obligations? With so many Brexit-related uncertainties, don't SMEs deserve a break?
To fund the NHS settlement, the Prime Minister plans to impose new taxes, in a ‘fair and balanced way’ we are told, on honest taxpayers when £8.5 billion is lost to dishonest taxpayers through tax evasion and the hidden economy. What's fair about that? Surely it would be fairer to give HMRC more resources to bear down on tax evasion and the hidden economy in the same way that it has successfully tackled tax avoidance?
The UK’s proposal for a customs backstop, in the event that a longer term customs arrangement deal is not concluded before the end of the transition period, has been met with strong pushback from the EU.
A recent Opinion from the Advocate General could have ramifications for UK telecoms and broadband providers that charge early termination fees.
Monitoring the impact of tax policy has been limited, but HMRC has recently released statistics demonstrating the impact of EIS and SEIS tax reliefs and the take-up across the UK, which highlights some interesting trends.
Changes to contractor loans could see many individuals facing significant tax charges after 5 April 2019, but what can contractors do now to mitigate this risk?
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Mysuru, popularly known as ‘Aramane Nagari’ is a land of tourists looking to get an eyeful. It is the land of an unexpected amount of green where pieces of history pop up in the most unusual places giving a tag ‘The Cultural City Of Karnataka’. It has much more to offer to the world of tasty cuisines since long. Vegetarian still rules and coffee taste better with every sip. Many of the old places still exist, going strong and celebrated every day. Make no mistake, there are pizzas, burgers, pasta, Subway sandwiches, but I am sure your craving for such fast food would take a bow to the true taste of Mysore savored at the age-old food institutions.
These which have given dishes their iconic status, so much so that they come with the name of the city firmly affixed before them. Be it the deliciously aromatic Mysore Pak, the sizzle of the Mysore masala dosa, the fragrance of Mysore mallige idli. And must admit, thinking of all this is just like stepping into those Malgudi days or a world of RK Narayan.
Let’s look at some real age-old authentic eateries of Mysore
Mysore Masala Dosey at Vinayaka Mylari Hotel
There are dosas and then the version served at Vinayaka Mylari hotel. It’s been a simple place that’s been popping up its little corner for over 80 years. And, here it’s not a typical dose that you would be sitting down to because Mylari has become the differentiator from the normal eateries by making you experience something like a fluffy breakfast. Pancake meeting a terrific dosey is thick, toothsome, flossy and drowning in butter with fabulous fresh coconut chutney on the side and a mildly-spiced curry and a plethora of vegetables. The restaurant itself is nondescript with an old world charm and a simple set up taking us way back to the good old days. To be fair, the eatery does have a menu, but it is the dose that people come here for.
Mysore Bonda at Hotel Dasprakash
One of the oldest hotels in Mysore built way back in 1943. Seven odd decades behind these golden brown bondas explicitly do not miss on rendering you a bonafide, out of the world acquaintance of the masala flavors with every bite of the puffy doughy Mysore masala bondas. They are pulp, deep fried, studded with spices, tasty, aromatic, with an incredible crust. To add on you have the Kharabhat which is a seriously satisfying, perfectly kicky plate of Semolina. And if you are a sweet lover, then not to forget the absolute velvety Badam Halwa and the Halbai which is prepared from coconut milk is a total dainty, a feast in itself.
Guru Sweet Mart
The most popular story about the origin of the Mysore Pak goes back to the reign of Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV whose royal cook Kakasur Madappa rustled up a sweet from gram flour, sugar and ghee for a royal event. Asked by the king, he then accidentally named it ‘Mysore Pak’. This Guru Sweet Mart on Sayyaji Road is owned by none but the great-great-grandchildren of Kakasura Madappa, the creator himself.
The Mysore Pak that they serve here is undoubtedly exquisite from the kind you get elsewhere. Instead of a thick slab that is fairly solid, they dish up a simply aromatic, melting soft, crumbly, and a drowning in ghee Pak which, with just one bite dissimilates into sugar sweetness and happiness and leaves you yearning for more. Not just the Pak, Guru Sweet has a lot else on offers like the excellent Motichur laddu, the sugar-dusted piece of peda and the silky pumpkin halwa. However, the prime focus is claimed by the Mysore Pak!.
Other than the dosa’s and idli’s, Mysore has its fair share of the delicacy Biryani. By far the most popular place is RRR in Gandhi Square. The biryani here is strong, it is meaty, it is rich, it is greasy, it is spicy and certainly appetizing. However, owing to the significant presence of Mohammedans in Mysore, there are many little eateries and restaurants that specialize in the delicate and aromatic Muslim version of the biryani. Many of these can be found in the Nazarbad area. Some other places to sample biryani include Biryani Paradise and Hyderabad Biryani House, both on Sayyaji Road, and Mughal Durbar near Bannimantap.
The Green Hotel
Nothing symbolizes the southern Indian spirit or the fictional town of Malgudi other than a delightful strong filter coffee. The Mysore coffee is rich, robust, piping hot and smells phenomenal. So when it calls for great relaxation or to a real old world feel to coffee time, the place to be is the Green Hotel, also called the Malgudi Coffee Shop which is a building that is over a century old and it was formally a palace too. History explains that it was Chittaranjan’s palace which was built for the sisters of Maharaja of Mysore and that they lived here for long. As all said and done, the Green Hotel is a palace itself has an exclusive decor, furniture, and ambiance that takes us back into an era of RK Narayan’s creations and empowers us to palpate an extensive blend of the old and the new Mysore.
Gayatri Tiffin Room
Like the dosa, Mysore has to have its own version of idli as well which are called the ‘Mysore Mallige Idlis’. The Tiffin Room’s Mallige idlis are soft and fluffy, varying in sizes and served with a variety of chutneys and sambhar. The explicit specialty here is all about the texture of the idlis, which gives you a unique experience and are rather distinct white and very soft. It probably has to do with the fact that a local variety of rice and beaten rice are used in the batter, which results in soft and fluffy idlis. The best accompaniment to these idlis is coconut chutney, while sambhar is an afterthought.
Firstly breakfast for pulào is not everybody’s cup of tea, but that’s only till you have tasted the iconic pulao at Hanumanthu Mess in Mandi Mohalla, one of Mysore’s endearing neighborhoods. The never-ending crowd right from 8 in the morning proves it all. It is simply mouthwatering and incredibly delicious, leaving you with a real treat to the senses. It has a refreshing ambiance and a history going back three generations. It does dish up a range of other items, mostly mutton such as mutton chops and liver fry, as well as naati (free range) chicken dishes, such as fry and chicken pulao.
Brahmin Soda Factory
For ice creams or fruit salads or any kind of refreshments after heavy lunch or for an evening drink with no second thought, you could always head to the Brahmin Soda Factory. It is a small place which gets cramped with people seated facing each other like in a train coach. The Sarsaparilla juice which is an extract of the roots of a plant by the same name and also believed to have health benefits is the one in demand.
Three generations old, the place has a laid back air and an ambiance and furniture giving you a soothing atmosphere. And the strangely interesting fact is that all the ice creams at the Soda house are homemade. And surely not to miss on sipping some really popular versions of masala ginger soda’s as well.
Vada at Nalpak, Vani Vilas
To drop by at the bright airy dine -in at Nalpak restaurant with its large windows, spacious interiors, and stylish seats, makes you feel instantly comfortable. It has a captivating menu from South Indian to North Indian or Chinese treats but the center of attraction has always been the crispy tasty Vada’s. Vada here is served with spicy lentil soup (sambar) and coconut chutney. The idli-vada combination (with one idli and one vada) is very popular for breakfast or for tea-time snacks. And the veg lovers, whether it is soft rotis, sweet-and-sour Chinese or spicy, aromatic rice you are craving for, look no further than the Nalpak restaurant.
Bisibelebath at Mahesh Prasad, Chamrajpura
Mahesh Prasad is nothing but house turned into a restaurant near Ballal Circle. It gives us a clear idea on the growth of the eatery and its take away in the terrain of South Indian delicacy. It is one of the famous old vegetarian restaurants in the town. South Indian cuisines like poori sagu, Khara bhat, lemon rice, masala dosa are amazing. But what Mahesh Prasad house actually calls for is the hot yummy Bisibelebath, the lentil rice served with boondi, chutney, salad, or potato chips only gives you craving for more. So to all the veg lovers who do not want to miss on Mysuru’s exemplary breakfast eats and for a true savour of Bisibelebath, Mahesh Prasad is a must visit.
These were some of the iconic old eateries in Mysore for you to drop by. Do visit these place when you are in Mysuru.
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Biomet: Metal on metal hip implants, cobalt poisoning
Metal-on-Metal (MoM) total hip replacement systems consist of a metal ball, a metal femoral stem in the thighbone, and a metal cup in the hip bone. Now that’s heavy metal.
Some of the hip replacement implant manufacturers are – Biomet Orthopedics, DePuy, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, and Zimmer. Both DePuy and Zimmer have voluntarily recalled the metal on metal hip implants. TheDePuy recall involved the ASR™ total hip system and the recall was because of new, unpublished data from the UK joint registry indicating the revision rates (revision = replacement) within 5 years were approximately 13 percent. As for Zimmer, a voluntaryrecall of the Zimmer Durom® Acetabular Component (“Durom Cup”) occurred because the instructions for the surgical technique were inadequate.
Metal on metal hip replacements were supposed to be more beneficial because of being more suitable for younger and physically active patients because the metal is durable enough to last a long time.
Metal on metal hip replacements were once thought to be an improvement over previous versions of metal on polyethylene but recently problems have been under scrutiny about metal ions absorbed into the bloodstream and/or tissues causing serious debilitating health concerns.
Metal on metal hip implants have created an epidemic of FDA adverse reports or complaints. One of the problems of MoM implants is toxic levels of cobalt. Some studies have shown that metal ions in the bloodstream are no cause for worry but with the vast number of people who already have metal on metal hip implants and the vast numbers who will need a hip implant are staggering. Hip implants are supposed to last for 15 to 20 years – all the while slowly imparting metal ions into the bloodstream or body tissues. How can this be considered safe?
What is cobalt poisoning?
Cobalt poisoning is caused by toxic levels of cobalt in the body. Cobalt is essential to health in micro amounts as a component of vitamin B12. Having enough cobalt is rarely a problem. The greater hazard is that excessive cobalt can cause death.
Some of the problems or symptoms associated with cobalt toxicity are:
- cardiomyopathy (heart problems)
- cognitive problems
- optic nerve atrophy
- peripheral neuropathy
If you or a loved one is suffering from one or more of the above serious side effects from a metal on metal hip implant, then you may have a MoM hip implant lawsuit. The lawsuit may be against any of the manufacturers or Biomet Orthopedics.
When do Metal to Metal Hips Fail?
Most artificial joints, such as hips, are designed to last 15 years or more. When everything goes well, patients can expect to enjoy the reduced pain and increased activity hoped for with an artificial hip for well over a decade before they may need to consider another invasive hip replacement surgery.
However, not all hip implants types are the same. For example, one of the problems with biomet mom devices and other metal on metal hip replacements is that they fail earlier than other types of hip replacements. Exactlywhen do metal to metal hips fail? The hips may begin failing within just a few years of surgery, or even sooner in some cases.
At best, a premature hip replacement failure may mean another painful surgery and recovery for a patient. At worst, it may mean death from metal poisoning. Short of that, it may mean a permanent disability if the tissue around the hip replacement is damaged or if the patient is not a candidate for further surgery.
For metal on metal hip replacement patients, the danger is both in the premature failure and the nature of the failure. If you have suffered from a metal hip replacement, please speak to your doctor about your possible physical recovery and your unsafe medical device lawyer about your possible financial recovery.
Smith & Nephew Pulls Metal on Metal Hip Liner Socket from Market Because of Safety Concerns
Smith & Nephew Not Satisfied with Clinical Results of Metal on Metal Socket Liner
A few years ago, Smith & Nephew PLC introduced an optional metal socket liner that could be used with its R3 Acetabular System hip replacement devices. Now, Smith & Nephew announce that it will be pulling the metal liner cup off of the market. It is estimated that approximately 7,700 people have received the metal liner as part of their hip replacement procedure since the liner went on the market.
The Metal Liner of This Hip Replacement is Being Recalled Amidst New Safety Concerns
Smith & Nephew is not the first company to recall ametal on metal hip device because of safety concerns. However, the concerns cited by Smith & Nephew are different than the concerns raised in earlier recalls by other companies. While the main concern in previous recalls has been the metal debris rubbing off, damaging surrounding tissue, and entering the bloodstream, those were not the concerns cited in this recall. Instead, Smith & Nephew is recalling this portion of the hip replacement device because of concerns of infections, fractures, and dislocations. The company says there is currently no evidence of metallosis or a metal build up in the body.
Britain’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has set a 1% guideline for hip replacement revision surgery. This means that it is expected that no more than 1% of people who receive a hip replacement will need revision surgery within one year. It is estimated that people who received a R3 Acetabular System hip replacement with the optional metal socket liner had a revision surgery rate of 1.6%.
Have You Been, or Will You Be, Affected by the Recall?
If you have received a recent metal on metal hip replacement then you may be directly, or indirectly, affected by the recent recall. If you received an R3 Acetabular System hip device with the optional metal socket liner and you have already experienced a problem then you know that you have already been affected. You know what the problems associated with this device have directly cost you physically, emotionally and financially.
If you have received an R3 Acetabular System hip devices and you have not yet experienced a problem then you should speak with your doctor about the risks, symptoms of a problem, and how best to protect your health. Likewise, if you are a recipient of another type of metal on metal hip replacement it is still important to understand the risks associated with this recall and to talk to your doctor about how best to protect yourself from potential complications.
Hip Device Component Recalled by Smith & Nephew
A billion dollar-earning London-based medical device maker has recalled a metal liner which is a component for R3 Acetabular System hip device.
Smith & Nephew introduced the metal liner into the medical device marketplace in 2009 and about 7,700 have been implanted in patients. The medical device is a multi-bearing acetabular cup system used in total hip replacement procedures. The annual revision rate has been 1.6% but according to the British drug and device regulatory agency, the acceptable revision rate is 1%.
Smith & Nephew sent letters to medical professionals and medical centers alerting them about a “Field Safety Corrective Action” requesting the removal of certain coded affected metal liners from their stock because of a higher number of revisions.
According to the Smith & Nephew website, the R3 Acetabular System has the widest range of advanced bearing options, excellent stability, and is one of the most advanced hip replacement systems. “The multi-bearing cup, in addition to providing flexibility for surgeons, provides a foundation designed to reduce wear and the subsequent need for revision surgery.”
Surgeons will still be able to use the system using alternative non-metal liners.
If you or a loved one has had to suffer through revision surgery because of a voluntarily recalled Smith & Nephew metal liner for your hip replacement – please contact Monheit Law to find out what your legal options are for filing a claim for medical compensation, and pain and suffering.


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Junior Enlisted Council elects new president Published Oct. 2, 2011 By Airman 1st Class Kelsey Stuart 139th Airlift Wing ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- More than 30 airmen of the 139th Airlift Wing, St. Joseph, Mo., sat in for a Junior Enlisted Council (JEC) meeting on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Avionics building here. The primary purpose for the JEC is to "be the voice and the moral of the junior enlisted here on base. Also to let the senior enlisted know what the junior enlisted members are thinking," says Tech. Sgt. Jessica Montesano. Montesano was the president of the JEC until yesterday's elections in which Tech. Sgt. Brandon Paxton, 139th Aerial Port, was elected president. Tech. Sgt. Tia Masters, 139th Supply, was elected as vice president and Senior Airman Ryan Simbro, 139th Finance, was elected secretary. The future goals the new president are "open lines of communication with senior leadership, keep the moral of the junior enlisted, and any kind of issues that really affect the junior enlisted, such as tuition assistance," said Montesano.


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Cultural Game Experience
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In Malay culture, there are 5 types of traditional games that are very popular in Malaysia. These types of traditional games are differ in terms of their own history, characteristics, the reasons people play the games and more.
What do we need to prepare for you to set up the games?
We need at least 150-200 square feet of empty space.
Can I just rent a single game?
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The first omnibus spending package under new House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., depressingly proceeded like those under so many other political leaders: a 2,000-plus-page bill crammed through just before the holidays, giving members of Congress just hours to pore over the massive document and no opportunity to offer amendments or conduct substantive debate.
Author James Bovard described the omnibus legislation in a USA Today column as a “no boondoggle left behind” bill. The $1.1 trillion spending package includes plenty of waste and pork-barrel projects, including “$225 million for a ship that the Navy does not want and does not need,” according to Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and $14 million a year for a U.S. Department of Agriculture catfish inspection program that has not inspected a single catfish.
In addition to the omnibus bill, Congress also passed a $622 billion measure offering extensions of tax credits for solar and wind power, NASCAR racetracks, racehorses and teachers’ out-of-pocket classroom expenses.
There were some minor pluses, such as the lifting of the 40-year-old ban on exporting crude oil – a victory for free trade – and the suspension, albeit only for two years, of the Affordable Care Act’s medical device tax.
The deal was also notable for what it did not do. Republicans failed in their attempts, for example, to eliminate government subsidies to Planned Parenthood or block the Environmental Protection Agency’s expansive “Waters of the United States” rulemaking, under which it grants itself the authority to regulate every ditch, drain and pond in the nation.
Probably the most insidious aspect of the budget deal was the way Congress slipped in controversial cybersecurity language that it has tried and failed to enact for several years in the face of objections from privacy advocates. Although companies can already share technical information with the government to combat cybersecurity threats, the legislation further encourages companies to share such customer data by offering them immunity from customer lawsuits over privacy breeches, opening the door to government surveillance without a warrant.
“Republicans have been thunderously promising for decades to protect Americans against federal waste, fraud and abuse,” Mr. Bovard wrote in his USA Today column. “At this rate, Republicans’ credibility gap will soon rival the $18 trillion federal debt.”
That gulf widened when former President George W. Bush, aided by a Republican majority in Congress for most of his eight years in office, increased spending by more than any president since Lyndon Baines Johnson. It seems that little has changed since then.
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Windhoek Travel Guide
Why? A little bit of Germany in Africa, a holiday in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, is flavoured with traditional brews, sausage and sauerkraut to complement its colonial Teutonic architecture. Travel to Windhoek, though, and you will also find a good ethnic mix of colourful African culture that will leave you in no doubt that you are in the commercial heart of a vast southern African country.
When? The sun shines nearly every day of the year, and the weather is always warm to mild even in mid-winter, so there is no best time weather-wise to travel to Windhoek. Summers may be too hot for some, though, so a preferable period to holiday in Windhoek is either side of the hottest months, between April and June or March and October.
Who for? Most of those who travel to Windhoek, Namibia's main point of entry by air, come to use it as a jumping off point for a safari trip or desert expedition, spending a few days on holiday in Windhoek at the beginning or end of their journey to get to know the city.
More info: Find out what there is to do and see on a holiday in Windhoek by using our Windhoek travel guide, which is kept up to date and can be printed out to take with you when you travel to Windhoek.
The small, Germanic capital of the country, Windhoek is an attractive city situated in the Central Highlands and surrounded by hills and mountains, occupying the geographical and economic heart of Namibia.
The city centre is characterised by historic German colonial architecture and imposing modern structures. Dominating the skyline is the striking German Lutheran church, Christuskirche, a mixture of Art Nouveau and neo-Gothic design, and the Titenpalast, or 'Ink Palace', the parliament building from where the sparsely populated country is governed. The railway station is a Cape Dutch edifice dating back to 1912 and Independence Avenue is a pleasant tree-lined place with fountains and walkways providing a relaxing ambience among the modern buildings of the central business district. The women of the Herero tribe, cattle herders of the region, are very distinctive with their voluminous Victorian-style dresses and colourful headgear.
The German influence is not only apparent in the architecture and colonial style buildings, but is evident in the food and locally-brewed beer. Polony and sauerkraut are available on the menu among local dishes, including seafood from the west coast and venison or game steaks from the hinterland.
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Poker: a high-stakes, deadly serious professional sport. Doc Hill knows all too well the risks involved. Or so he thinks. But when one of the greatest poker players of all time dies, the stakes rise even higher. Doc must solve an increasingly frightening series of murders - and win the biggest tournament of his career - before he finds himself forced to fold his cards for good.
A fast-paced thriller that delves deep into the enticing world of high-stakes poker, Dead Money raises the risk of the political thriller to create an exciting new genre: political poker thriller.
"Dean Wesley Smith does for poker what James Patterson does for serial killers." (Sheldon McArthur, former owner of Mysterious Books in Los Angeles)
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The possibility of poker action showing the game is of skill and not chance.
The relationship between Annie and our hero.
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London Branch – Road Tunnel Safety
The 1999 Mont Blanc road tunnel fire increased the emphasis on tunnel safety. During this webinar we will hear about what has happened since this incident and how tunnel safety is now assessed and managed. Dr Fathi Tarada has worked on numerous road and rail tunnels and he will give an overview of what has changed over the last 20 years and examples of current projects, as well as the evolution of standards from bodies such as the World Road Association (PIARC).
The webinar will be presented by Dr Fathi Tarada and James Catmur
Dr Fathi Tarada is the founder and managing director of Mosen Ltd, an engineering consultancy. He is qualified in engineering, management and law and is a leading expert in fire safety engineering, tunnel ventilation and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Fathi is the inventor of the MoJet® ventilation system, a patented energy-efficient device that has been installed in tunnels worldwide. He represents the United Kingdom at the Technical Committee on Road Tunnel Operations for the World Road Association (PIARC), and was awarded a medal for Construction Health & Safety by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
James Catmur is Director of JC&A (and former branch Chairman at SaRS London Branch). James has been involved in the safety of both rail (Eurotunnel, Gotthard, Lötschberg, TP Ferro) and road (A303) tunnel projects.
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SATUN -Â Police say they will oppose bail for the two brothers charged with premeditated attempted murder of a Belgian diving instructor on Lipe island on early Sunday.
Police took Sarawut Nardma, 28, and his brother Adirek, 31, who were arrested on the popular tourist island on Sunday, from Lipe police station to Muang Satun police station on the main land on Monday evening for temporary detention. Relatives were seen hugging the suspects as they were escorted to a cell.
Lipe police investigator Pol Maj Theeradej Rattanawijit said officials would oppose the suspectsâ€™ bail requests as the case has drawn widespread public attention and will on Tuesday seek a court permission to extend their detention.
The brothers, who are local boat drivers, were accused of stabbing Peter Venden Abili, 28, in the early hours of Sunday after the Belgian tried to stop Mr Sarawut from beating up his wife while having an argument with her.
Mr Sarawut confessed to the crime while his elder brother denied the charge.
Mr Adirek claimed he did not take part in the attack against Mr Abili, but instead tried to stop the fistfight between his brother and the Belgian. Police found a cut wound on Mr Adirekâ€™s left hand.
The Belgian good Samaritan is being treated at Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai in Songkhla province and is out of danger.

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Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to immediately authorize and direct the state board of retirement to grant creditable service to Francis G. MacDonald, Jr., a former police officer, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same,
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary
and in order to promote the public good, the state retirement board is hereby
authorized and directed to grant to Francis G. MacDonald, Jr., a former police
officer of the metropolitan district commission and the department of state
police, creditable service from November eighth, nineteen hundred and
eighty-six to October twenty-third, nineteen hundred and ninety-two, inclusive,
in conformity with the decision of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, Docket
No. 91-P-1049, with an ordinary disability retirement allowance calculated in
accordance with subdivision (3) of section twenty-six of chapter thirty-two of
the General Laws.
This Bill having been returned by His Excellency the Governor with his
objections thereto in writing (see Senate 2023) has been passed by the
Senate, the objections of His Excellency the Governor to the contrary
notwithstanding, two-thirds of
the Senate (36 yeas to 2 nays) having agreed to the same.
Passed by the House of Representatives, notwithstanding the objections of
His Excellency the Governor, two-thirds of the members
present (149 yeas to 0 nays) having approved the same.


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Data, we’re all in on data. It’s underpinning decision-making process and informing procedures in all types of organisations from the corporates to healthcare, publishing, manufacturing and of course education.
So, as the use of data becomes ubiquitous, data literacy, or the ability to gather, assess and present findings derived from data is becoming more essential, alongside skills like literacy, numeracy and coding.
“The world has shifted and data has become the new asset. It’s been around forever, but what we’re seeing now is increased importance being placed on the ability to consume data effectively to make decisions. It's become a bigger imperative than it was historically,” says Jordan Morrow, Qlik’s Global Head of Data Literacy. Read More
Grant is kind of generous, if you manage to impress, Grant will make it very worth your while, giving away funds for classroom STEAM resources.
They’re strong silent types anemones and they’re fighting back against high temperatures and bleaching. Anemones’ ability to keep producing venom gives them an edge in surviving changes to marine environments. Read More
Amazon have launched Camp Amazon to encourage children from underserved and low-income communities to pursue careers in computer science.
You can’t be what you can’t see and that applies for STEAM career pathways for women, but there needs to be a strategy set in place if strong female STEAM role models are to be made available to young ladies. Read More
Research on the QuickSmart Numeracy program says it is delivering a month’s worth of impact on maths achievement when compared with students doing regular maths classes alone. Read More
One of the fun ways to address issues surrounding STEAM is via a family engagement program based on the popular Family Science or Maths programs.
Developed in South Australia by eLabtronics, the runlinc platform is being taught to children as young as eight years old and allows simple but powerful investigations to be made. Read More
Microsoft Australia and professional learning organisation, Education Changemakers, are calling on teachers and local high school students to enter a new national competition – the AI for Good Challenge. Read More
Mojobot exists at the confluence of board games, coding and robotics, sweet. The idea is tangible coding, with Mojobot you learn to code through playing and challenging each other in the Mojobot Missions board game. Read More
Is Virtual and Mixed Reality the technology that finally shakes the education world up? From the look of how Virtual Reality is transforming learning at Strathcona, the answer might be yes. Read More
Technology teaching places new demands on networks in both capacity and security; many of the materials used in STEAM education, programmable microcontroller kits for one, are designed to be open and are therefore vulnerable. Read More
The complexity of teaching evolutionary biology to students made UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Michael Kasumovic turn to gaming technologies help students experience what it’s like to think and behave like scientists. Read More


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The Racing Australia Board announced the introduction of new rules for the registration of thoroughbred foals and their owners on Monday.
Having completed an extensive consultation period and given consideration to feedback from stakeholders, the Racing Australia Board has unanimously agreed that new Australian Rules of Racing and Stud Book Rules will be introduced to make acceptance into the Stud Book conditional on foals being registered within 30 days of foaling and their beneficial owners being declared within a further 30 days. In doing so foals and owners will come under the Australian Rules of Racing.
The Racing Australia Board believes that these reforms will strengthen ownership transparency and traceability leading to improved integrity and animal welfare in the Thoroughbred Industry.
Taking into account concerns expressed by stakeholders during the consultation process, the Racing Australia Board has determined the following:
1. An invitation will be extended for a Thoroughbred Breeders Australia representative to join Racing Australia’s rule-making advisory body, the Integrity and Welfare Executive Committee (IWEC), on occasions when relevant rules are under consideration.
2. Each Principal Racing Authority will ensure suitably qualified stewards are responsible for the enforcement of the new ownership rules.
In making this announcement, Racing Australia has reaffirmed its desire for a constructive working relationship with stakeholders in the implementation of these reforms which are in the best long-term interests of the entire Australian Thoroughbred Industry.
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Inventor-Controlled Texas Plaintiff Sues Motorola Mobility over Smartphone Flash Structure
In a new complaint filed against Lenovo (Motorola Mobility) (6:21-cv-00402), Lumintec, LLC pleads that the Taiwanese named inventors of the sole asserted patent—generally related to “a flash structure for the camera function of a handheld electronic device”—“gave written notice to related entity Motorola China” of the patent in April 2015. Allegedly receiving no reply, at least one of those named inventors formed the plaintiff in Texas, in March 2021, and filed its case against Motorola Mobility over the provision of the Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) and Google Nexus 6 smartphones, doing so in the Western District of Texas.
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Question: My wife and I have a bet, with the loser making dinner for two Friday nights in a row. What was Danny Thomas's real name? Thank you for your help. — Jason W.
Televisionary: There are technically two correct answers to that one, Jason. Here's hoping yours is one of them (I always try to root for whichever warring party takes the time to write).
Thomas was born Amos Jacobs, which was the anglicization of his Arabic name, Muzyad Yahkoob (his parents were Lebanese immigrants), in 1914. And that wasn't the only interesting detail of his birth: A veterinarian delivered him in a barn on the family's Deerfield, Mich., farm during a violent snowstorm. (It seems his mother went into labor while watering the horses and couldn't be moved back to the house because of the weather.)
Sound like a tough life? It got tougher. When Thomas was only four months old, his dad bet the farm (literally) in a poker game and lost it, forcing the family to move. That plus his mother's poor health — she fell ill after giving birth to him — meant the future comic, actor and dancer was raised by his aunt and uncle until the age of 12. "I lived a few blocks from my real parents' home and I didn't realize until I was seven that my 'Cousin Ray' was really my brother," he told TV Guide in 1962.
Growing up poor, Thomas hawked soda and candy in a burlesque house, learning the routines of all the comics who performed there, then dropped out of high school and moved to Detroit to make his fortune. He didn't get rich there, but he did get himself a wife and, soon enough, daughter Marlo (That Girl) was born. It was then that his wife begged him to give up his dream and take a job as a grocery clerk, whereupon Thomas prayed to a statue of St. Jude, patron saint of the forgotten and the hopeless, and asked for a sign that he should remain in show business. A short time later, he got his big break as a regular comic at a Chicago night club, which launched a string of club, radio and movie work that eventually landed him on NBC's Four Star Revue (later All Star Revue).
Having hit the big time on TV, Thomas celebrated his good fortune by quitting it and going back to night club work. "The only time I felt I was being myself was when I was on a night-club floor," he later said of that time. "In those television shows I was trying to be someone else — and it showed. It was frustrating and it plagued me, so I went back home — to the saloon."
Of course, had Thomas stayed happy there, this might be a much shorter column. But in the early '50s, producer Lou Edelman and writer Mel Shavelson showed up at Thomas's Beverly Hills house with a TV script to show him. Thomas turned it down and the two got up to leave — only to have him beg them to sit back down. "At that moment, something got into me and the words came pouring out," Thomas recalled. "I made a plea to Lou and Mel to help me. I told them I wanted to stay home and be a father to my children [he now had three]. I told them I had been on the road for 18 years and that my kids saw so little of me that they were calling me 'Uncle Daddy....' I told them that my oldest daughter, Marlo, had written an essay in school about her father traveling all over the world pursuing tomorrow, but that when his tomorrow comes, it will be empty. I said to Lou and Mel, 'Help me! Please help me!'"
Thus was Make Room For Daddy, which presented Thomas as an entertainer trying to balance a career on the road with a family at home, born on ABC in 1953. After three seasons, it became The Danny Thomas Show.
Thomas never forgot what he took to be St. Jude's largesse. And he repaid the favor by founding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and then doing a lot of fundraising for it. (He and his wife are buried in a memorial garden there, in fact.)
But he also never forgot what being poor was like, and even after earning millions from his own shows plus ownership stakes in such programs as The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show, Thomas was as dollar-conscious as anyone in Hollywood and could negotiate with the best of them. Furthermore, he was the master of his set and was known for giving loud voice to any displeasure he was feeling. Yet he always took care of his people, and they knew where they stood with him. "He puts on this tycoon act, and he screams and yells and sulks sometimes, but the real Danny Thomas is always there just beneath the veneer," a production assistant told a reporter. "Sometimes a member of the crew fouls up or gets drunk, and Danny lights into him as if he's going to kill him, but in a few minutes he forgets about it. We call him 'The Toothless Tiger.'"
The tiger never quit his roaring as quickly as he did when wee Angela Cartwright, who played his step-daughter on the show (and would become even better known later in her career as Lost In Space's Penny Robinson), softened him up. "The only person who can always handle him is Angela," said Thomas Show producer-director Sheldon Leonard. "When he begins to shout she goes up to him, puts her arms around him and says, 'I love you.' Well, brother, Danny's meek as a lamb."
Not only was Cartwright a tiger tamer, she was known as one of the best criers in the business, able to spurt tears on cue. And the entire cast got into the game in 1964, when Thomas decided to quit while he was ahead — the show was still in the top 10 — and the cast filmed the final episode of the series' original run. Amanda Randolph, who played maid Louise, burst into "Auld Lang Syne" while the live audience was still in the studio and the crowd, the rest of the cast and the crew joined in, all of them crying. Thomas went to his dressing room to collect himself and returned for the final wrap party.
Typical Hollywood false sentiment? Hardly. "If the sponsors had been here while Amanda was singing and asked us to go on for two more years, I'll bet we would have done it," Leonard said.


Great Rivers Greenway
makes the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a regional network of greenways.
Great Rivers Greenway is the public agency connecting the St. Louis region with greenways. In 2000, a vote of the people created a sales tax to leave a legacy for future generations by investing in and connecting together some of our region’s best assets – rivers & parks. Those funds allow us to collaborate with partners and communities to build, care for and bring to life your network of greenways, creating healthy habitats and watersheds along the way.
We serve the 2 million people throughout our 1,200 square mile district of St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. We collaborate with municipalities, public agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations across the region to deliver on the community’s vision for a vibrant, connected region.
In 2013, voters dedicated funds to support local parks departments, greenways and the transformation of the area surrounding the Gateway Arch, known as the CityArchRiver Project. As one of six partners in the CityArchRiver Alliance team, we are the stewards of the taxpayers’ investment and we collaborate to create a seamless and excellent experience from downtown St. Louis to the Gateway Arch to the mighty Mississippi.
Great Rivers Greenway is governed by a 12-member appointed Board of Directors that represent the region, is led by a staff of 25 people, works with 265+ partners and is accountable to the taxpayers through annual reports, collaborative regional plans every five years and ongoing community engagement at multiple levels.
Citizen’s Vision (click the map to learn more)
Residents of the St. Louis region voted for and invested in a clear, bold vision – a dynamic network of connecting rivers, parks and communities, strengthening the social, economic and environmental well-being of our region. Community members proudly invest in, care for and champion greenways for years to come.
There are 45 greenways identified in the overall “River Ring” plan for a total of 600 miles. We’re actively working on 16 of those 45. The map below shows the status on the 125 miles (and counting!) we’ve built so far, with another almost 200 miles in planning:
What is a greenway?:
Greenways are outdoor spaces connecting people & places. Each greenway is unique, reflecting the character of the communities it connects. Greenways can include:
- Trails where you can take a walk, go for a run, ride a bike or just get some fresh air. These are almost always paved and accessible for all.
- Conservation projects to maintain healthy habitats & watersheds, such as rain gardens, native plants, restored prairies, wetlands & floodplains.
- Amenities like restrooms, water fountains, benches, bike racks, signage, parking & playgrounds.
- Connections to business districts, neighborhoods, transit, jobs, schools, cultural destinations, rivers, creeks, parks & conservation areas.
» Give you active ways to get around town
» Create more places outside to explore and enjoy
» Make it easy to lead a healthy lifestyle
» Connect communities
» Conserve natural resources
» Enhance our economy
Read more about the benefits of greenways.
A note about how we work:
We strengthen our region’s vibrancy through collaboration.
We believe many hands make light work, and partnerships increase impact. Our citizens benefit when we work together.
• As a collaborator in the community, we bring people together, from citizens to government agencies, nonprofits to private companies and everyone in between to deliver the best possible greenway project.
• The greenways are planned, brought to life and cared for in partnership with the 100+ municipalities and institutions they connect. We help our partners with training, volunteer workdays and support to ensure that your experience is great no matter where you explore. These projects transcend political boundaries and unite us based on watersheds, not zip codes or city limits.
• We support and promote the many groups doing events and programs that invite our community to see, try and learn out on the greenways. Whether it’s sharing resources, celebrating success or troubleshooting problems, working together strengthens the way our communities can connect and live life outside.


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Potato researchers across the country are trying to develop a strategy to fight late blight.
With a hot and dry growing season across Canada during 2020, late blight wasn’t a concern for most potato growers. But that didn’t stop the research work from happening.
“Late blight is a disease that shows up largely when the conditions are conducive for the disease, and that’s usually wet weather, and periods of a little bit cooler temperatures,” Rick Peters, research scientist at Charlottetown Research and Development Centre, says in a phone interview. “In any given year, we might see late blight more or less, in the different production regions and difference provinces, depending on the environment.”
Peters is the lead researcher on a five-year late blight research cluster project through the Canadian Potato Council with the Canadian Horticultural Council funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). The project is currently in year two of five, but the research has been going on for much longer than that with Peters having studied it for years.
With the current CAP project Peters and his team of researchers from across the country are collecting late blight samples and focusing on two things — identifying the strains and what the characteristics of the strains are.
This work is “like what we do with the flu strains every year in Canada. We try to track which strains are going to be prevalent in any given year and then we sort of tailor the vaccine to try to matchup control of those strains,” Peters says. “We’re trying to do the same thing with late blight, to see what strains of the pathogen are around the country and then give information on what sort of best management tools can been used to control those strains.”
Identifying the Strains
The strains of the late blight pathogen present in Canada have changed and evolved over the years. Older strains have been replaced with newer strains.
We’re “trying to get a handle on what strains of the pathogen are present because those change and, in some years, we see new strains come in that completely replace older strains and then we need to know what some of the characteristics of these new strains are,” Peters says.
In recent years Peters team has observed the common A2 strain US8 has been replaced by a new A1 strain called US23. US8 was fairly resistant to Ridomil and would aggressively attack potatoes. With US23 it is more aggressive on tomato plants and potato tubers than potato foliage.
“We’ve really had to focus a lot on the tomato angle, not only for people that are growing tomatoes commercially but also home gardeners that like to grow tomatoes and have often been the source of disease for commercial potato growers that are nearby,” Peters explains.
In 2014, the US23 late blight strain popped up on Prince Edward Island on tomato transplants. The potato industry sprang to action informing tomato growers of the problems it could cause for potatoes with tuber rot.
“It never became a big problem in the potatoes in 2014 because it was identified early in tomatoes. Growers were extra vigilant to make sure it didn’t cross over into the potato crop,” Mary Kay Sonier, seed coordinator for the P.E.I. Potato Board, says in a phone interview.
In the years since there has been a push by the potato industry to encourage home gardeners to buy tomato varieties which are resistant to late blight strains such as US23.
Through Peters’ teams work collecting late blight samples and analyzing them they have been able to create a “road map” that identifies which late blight strains are present across the country.
By knowing which strain is more prevalent in your region “it helps you know if the strains are more destructive or more aggressive on the foliage as opposed to the tubers, or if they’re equally aggressive,” Sonier explains. “The research results also help to inform growers on which tools are most effective against the different strains.”
What the Strains Do
While knowing which strain is present is important, it’s also critical to know what the strain does and how growers can protect their crops against it.
Different late blight strains have different characteristics, Peters explains. Some strains affect tomatoes more than potatoes. Others like conditions to be a little warmer and some like cooler, wetter conditions. The late blight team is also looking at how sensitive strains are to the fungicidal controls’ farmers use.
“We’re hoping that by the end of (this cluster project), we’ll have some good options for growers to manage the disease given the changing dynamics of it,” Peters says. “Not only what chemical controls (there are), but what non-chemical controls, like the tomato varieties, can be used to really mitigate the disease.”
Late blight is one of the most significant diseases for potatoes, Peters explains. It is extremely aggressive and can quickly destroy a potato crop within in a week or two if the conditions are right.
“Once it gets going it can be devastating, and not only in the foliage,” Peters adds. “If you can control it in the foliage, you can still have problems going into storage because the spores of the pathogen can filter down through the soil and affect the tubers, and then you can get tuber rot and disease in storage.”
While most potato production areas of Canada didn’t experience late blight over the 2020 growing season, it did pop up on the west coast and Peters’ team has received samples of it to study. Each year the team receives late blight samples from different parts of the country, the hope is at the end of the five years they will have received samples from every part of the country.
Late Blight Research Team
- Rick Peters, research scientist at Charlottetown Research and Development Centre
- Khalil Al-Mughrabi, pathologist with New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Fouad Daayf, professor and head of the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba
- Vikram Bisht, industry development specialist – potato and horticulture crops pathology with Manitoba Agriculture
- Rishi Burlakoti, plant pathology research scientist at the Agassiz Research and Development Centre

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The Oakland Raiders announced on Thursday that they have claimed wide receiver Jordan Lasley off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. As a corresponding move, wide receiver Brian Burt was waived.
Lasley was a fifth-round pick in 2018 out of UCLA, although he did not play a single snap for the Ravens in his rookie season. He got in a fight at Training Camp this past week and wound up throwing a ball into a pond, which led to the Ravens waiving him.
In his career at UCLA though, Lasley had a lot of success. He caught 113 passes for 1,901 yards and 14 touchdowns in 23 games across three seasons. His junior season was by far his best, catching 69 passes for 1,264 yards and nine touchdowns in just nine games.
The Raiders wide receiver room has undergone a complete overhaul this offseason, which the big addition being the trade for Antonio Brown. They also signed veterans Tyrell Williams, J.J. Nelson and Ryan Grant and drafted Hunter Renfrow out of Clemson.
Lasley certainly has the talent to be an NFL wide receiver, so if he can get past the maturity issues then it would not be surprising to carve out a role for himself in Oakland. With so much wide receiving depth already on the roster, giving Lasley a chance to show what he can do during Training Camp and the preseason is a low-risk, high-reward type of move.


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Didn't have green or jalapeno peppers, and it was still really delicious, and easy. Using the sausage makes for a nice change from the usual ground beef chili.
I've made this recipe several times, but I do a couple things differently. I've used ground turkey and it's just as good - or, if I double it then I use half ground turkey and the other half is good quality (like from Whole Foods) Cajun turkey sausage. Have also used a chicken Andouille sausage too for more kick. Instead of potentially wasting half a can of 28 oz. tomotoes, I get just one and then one 14 oz. can of diced Mexican style tomotoes. Since I hate kidney beans - I leave them out and it is still just awesome! A great recipe to double and put in the crock pot for a Super Bowl party!
I have entered this recipe in two chili cookoffs and have won both times (and there were people from Texas there)
This was really easy, good stuff to make.
This is real comfort food. My wife likes sliced kielbasa with this. We've found it freezes well too.
My family loved it! I brought this to a family get together. The chunks of sausage was a new twist on chili. Hot sauce is must !
Spicey and thick! Excellent!
I made this for a birthday party and it was a big hit with everyone - even my six year olds loved it. I prefer a little bit more spice, but everyone else thought it was fantastic. I've made it a couple of times and it is definitely better with turkey sausage.
Yummm! This recipe is a keeper, a nice variation on the kidney bean only variety.
Excellent, and very easy to make. Tasted even better a day later (less tomatoey).


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"India's current account balance recorded a deficit of USD 36.4 billion (4.4 per cent of GDP) in Q2:2022-23, up from USD 18.2 billion (2.2 per cent of GDP) in Q1:2022-23 and a deficit of US$ 9.7 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) a year ago [i.e., Q2:2021-22]," the RBI said.
Underlying the current account deficit in July-September 2022-23 was the widening of the merchandise trade deficit to USD 83.5 billion from USD 63 billion in first quarter of 2022-23 and an increase in net outgo under investment income.
Services exports reported a growth of 30.2 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis on the back of rising exports of software, business and travel services. Net services receipts increased both sequentially and on a yearly basis.
On the net outgo front from the primary income account, mainly reflecting payments of investment income, increased to US$ 12.0 billion from US$ 9.8 billion a year ago.
Private transfer receipts, mainly representing remittances by Indians employed overseas, amounted to US$ 27.4 billion, an increase of 29.7 per cent from their level a year ago.
In the financial account, net foreign direct investment decreased to US$ 6.4 billion from US$ 8.7 billion a year ago.
Net foreign portfolio investment recorded inflows of US$ 6.5 billion, up from US$ 3.9 billion during Q2:2021-22.
Net external commercial borrowings to India recorded an outflow of US$ 0.4 billion in Q2:2022-23 as against an inflow of US$ 4.3 billion a year ago.
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Pod or capsule coffee machines are becoming evermore popular, as they leave less mess behind, are easier to use and are quicker. But is the taste a better quality from a pod machine, to justify cheating your way to a cup of espresso, as some coffee affionados would say. I would state that unless you are a real coffee fanatic, who has worked for several years as a barista for a top London restaurant or coffee bar, you are not going to tell a great deal of difference between a pod machine and a normal espresso one. So let’s cut out the coffee snobbery and have a look at these easy to use pod devices, made with the microwave and fast food generation in mind.
Pod coffee machines are easier to use because instead of messing about with loose coffee grindings, you simply take a pre packaged pod, or it could even look like a tea bag full of coffee, (these are called ‘easy serving espresso’ or ESE for short) and insert it into the machine, press a button and hey presto, the gorgeous coffee nectar starts to drip forth. Coffee capsules work in exactly the same way as they are hermetically sealed capsules of ground coffee that you insert into your espresso machine. Your machine will then pierce the capsule and force hot water through to make espresso.
Pods and capsules both contain just enough coffee for one shot and some coffee machines are now compatible with both coffee pods and ground coffee. The one drawback is however that capsule machines typically only take one brand of capsule, think Dolce Gusto or Nepresso for example. But if you love the coffee that they make, and if they have enough variety in their range, you should be ok. It is worth checking however before you buy as you could be stuck with a device that only takes a few varieties of capsules. Another factor to consider is that you are paying for the price of convenience when you buy a pod or capsule machine, especially when it comes to purchasing the pods or capsules. Typically you can expect to pay around 25p for a pod or capsule, whereas if you bought the ground espresso it would work out at approximately 10p per cup.
All said and done, if your heart is set on one, and mine is, then here are our five best buys.Tassimo Capsule – T40 Classic Machine – £119
With TASSIMO, we think simplicity is best. That’s why our TASSIMO machines feature easy-to-use ‘intelligent’ barcode technology, meaning you only need to push a single button for a perfect cup. Whether it’s espresso, cappuccino, tea or hot chocolate you can have the drink you want whenever you want it. No fuss. The barcode printed on every T DISC contains information about the amount of water, brewing time and the precise temperature of each drink. Very large variety of capsule range including well-known brands such as Twinings, Cadburys, Carte Noire, Kenco and speciality coffees such as tiramisu and creme brulee. Capsules start from around 23p. Definitely my favourite.Nespresso Capsule – Magimix M190 60’s White – £149
A union of high technology and retro-modern design, the compact dimension of CitiZ fits perfectly into all environments. The Nespresso capsule range has a large variety of 17 capsules including decaffeinated. Weight : 3.4 kg. Removable water tanks : 1L. Used capsules container capacity : 10. Dimensions(WxDxH)(cm) : 13 x 27.8 x 37.2 cm. Folding drip tray for Latte Macchiato glass. Plus, receive £40 club rewards when you buy a new Nespresso machine between April 5th and June 3rd. Capsules start from 29p each. This is for a real coffee connoisseurs.
Show your appreciation of good coffee and your taste for fine design. The award-winning Circolo will leave your guests impressed and you coming back for more. Whether you prefer a frothy cappuccino, a shot of espresso, a multi-layered latte macchiato or a rich caffé lungo, Nescafé Dolce Gusto delivers a quality coffee for every mood and occasion, to satisfy all your guests. Available pods of 20, including Cafe Lungo, cappuccino and hot chocolate.
This unique twin pressure system provides 15 bar for making espressos or low pressure 3.5 bar for longer drinks to suit your coffee preference. No mess with its sealed capsules which drop into an integral drawer when used and this is an Eco friendly machine with auto shut off and recyclable capsules. The Dualit machine can use coffee pods, ESE bags and Nespresso capsules so the range is impressive.La Piccola Sara Classic – £320
The Sara is the most compact in the range as it combines advanced technology with classic form, underscored by the durability and elegance of its black body and stainless materials, resulting in an almost sculptural presence suited even to the most demanding furnishings.
This patented thermo block machine produces one espresso or tea at a time. A simple switch controls pod extraction time. This machine is ideal for people who want to enjoy Tea, Espresso and Regular Coffee (also known as Americano). This machine is made by Italians who truly know and love their coffee. With only 7 coffee and tea blends, variety is not great, but you can be sure that each coffee pod has been measured and tampered to exact requirements to produce the perfect espresso.


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The iconic Irish duo gear up for the release of their new album with an exclusive Hot Press cover story.
From humble roots as Grafton Street buskers to a sold-out, six-night run at Whelan's, Hudson Taylor have cemented their legacy as one of our most exciting homegrown acts. Now that journey continues, as they're unveiled as the cover stars of the new issue of Hot Press – in shops now.
The issue features an in-depth interview with Hudson Taylor, which finds them reflecting on the state of the world, their remarkable journey so far, and the upcoming release of their highly anticipated new album, Loving Everywhere I Go.
Since springing to national attention in 2013 with a series of EPs released by Polydor, brothers Harry and Alfie have enjoyed major success – clocking up millions of Spotify streams, touring the US with Hozier, and signing with the iconic Rubyworks label.
With the release of Loving Everywhere I Go on February 28, Hudson Taylor's career trajectory is set to skyrocket. They'll celebrate with a string of Irish and European dates, before returning to these shores for a major Olympia Theatre headliner on April 24.

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A few weeks ago, I had noticed that Kristin’s birthday was coming up soon. I started brainstorming some ideas of what to give her. I wanted it to be something she would appreciate, as well as, something tied into Kyle Michelle Weddings. That was when I came up with the idea of making her a tassel garland for the office, in the company’s colors. I have been admiring Confetti System’s garlands for years now and took this opportunity to give it a second try. (My first try at it was when I was living in Poland and their tissue paper is nothing like ours!)
These are the supplies you will need:
For cutting the tissue paper, there are two options: Plain old scissors or a rotary cutter and a mat for underneath.
Not only did Kristin love it, but the first thing she said was “let’s make this for a wedding!” Garlands are such a whimsical way to decorate things like dessert bars and photo booth backdrops, with the Bride and Groom’s colors. We love tassel garlands! -Olivia


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The success of the Lyttleton performance was a turning point
The Club started to feature musicians from out of town, including touring Americans and national British bands that wouldn't come to Chelmsford any other way.
Later that year we booked Kenny Davern, Art Hodes, Beryl Bryden, then Adelaide Hall. The downside was that local bands and musicians were no longer heard at the club but of course they were still around and still appreciated by club members. Happily there are still well-supported local jazz musicians and the music is making a welcome return.
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It’s time to book your tickets for Denise King on November 5th, featuring Winston Clifford on drums, John Pearce on piano, and Simon Woolf on bass, Musical fireworks in the Cramphorn are guaranteed!


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- Aligned is the latest startup to offer crypto infrastructure as a service
- The startup is founded by a veteran of Consensys
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As the crypto industry booms, the infrastructure it sits on has become evermore complex—spurring the rise of picks-and-shovels companies that help crypto firms deploy everything from nodes to staking to validation to computation to zero-knowledge proofs.
The latest to offer crypto infrastructure as a service is Aligned, a startup founded by Sam Cassatt, who made his name as Chief Strategy Office at the Ethereum incubator Consensys.
In an interview with Decrypt, Cassatt explained that Aligned offers the full gamut of infrastructure service but with a special focus on customized hardware that will help crypto projects run and optimize a wide variety of applications.
On Thursday, Aligned announced it raised $34 million from firms GSR, Altium Capital, Cavalry Fund, and Ninja4, and private investors who include the film producer and sports agent Happy Walters.
"Aligned delivers a robust suite of product offerings, including solutions for mining and high performance computing, staking and liquidity provisioning, while supporting decentralization through an immutable, full-stack infrastructure for DeFi. Aligned is designed to support a future built on natively decentralized technologies," said the company in a release announcing the funding news.
Cassatt says hardware is a capital intense business and that Aligned, which is already generating revenue, will use the funding primarily to build specialized equipment for its clients. Aligned's customers include the decentralized investment fund NeptuneDAO.
The market for crypto infrastructure providers has grown enormously, and is led by Consensys-aligned Infura and rival Alchemy, which has raised staggering amounts of money in the last year. Both firms likewise bill themselves as "AWS for crypto"—a reference to the cloud provider Amazon Web Services, which provides computing services to everything from tech giants to banks.
The emergence of infrastructure giants like Infura and Alchemy has been a source of contention in some corners. Most notably, the privacy hawk and founder of Signal, Moxie Marlingspike, published a widely-read blog post in January that suggested the widespread reliance on these firms amounted to a form of centralization that cut against the ethos of Web3.
Cassatt told Decrypt that he considers Marlingspike's concerns to be valid, but that some areas of crypto where decentralization is particularly important—such as block validation—have safely achieved this. "There will be multiple waves of centralization and decentralization," he said as the crypto industry evolves.


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By Yung Suk Kim
Kim explores a dynamic, cyclical means of human transformation and argues that fit transformation includes 3 forms of transformation: psycho-theological, ontological-theological, and political-theological transformation. With insights received from phenomenological reviews, political theology, and psychotheology, Kim proposes a brand new version for a way to learn the Bible transformatively, as he dares to learn Hannah, Psalm thirteen, the Gospel of Mark, and Paul as tales of transformation. the writer invitations Christian readers, theological educators, and students to reexamine the assumption of transformation and to have interaction biblical tales from the viewpoint of holistic human transformation.
“This publication bargains a unprecedented contribution. Many biblical students dabble in theology or spirituality, yet Yung Suk Kim units forth a holistic figuring out of human transformation in addition to a chain of centred reports that include his method in enlightening ways.”
—Greg Carey, Professor of latest testomony, Lancaster Theological Seminary
“Transformation has turn into a buzzword in Christian discourse. we're convinced we're in prefer of it, yet we're not altogether yes what ‘it’ is. Yung Suk Kim not just offers transparent content material to the typical time period, he indicates us how an inventive studying of the Bible might be an device of optimistic transformation.”
—David Bartlett, Professor Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School
“A Transformative analyzing of the Bible is an insightful and fascinating interdisciplinary research approximately human transformation idea and the way it may give a contribution to biblical interpretation. precise transformation is round and perpetual and affects each point of one’s lifestyles. Kim’s holistic process considers the complexity of human event. This little-but-impactful publication might be learn by way of biblical students, graduate scholars, and someone attracted to a transformative method of studying Scripture.”
—Mitzi J. Smith, affiliate Professor of latest testomony and Early Christian reports, Ashland Theological Seminary, Detroit Center
Yung Suk Kim is affiliate Professor of recent testomony on the Samuel DeWitt Proctor institution of Theology, Virginia Union college in Richmond. Kim is the writer of 3 books: Christ’s physique in Corinth (2008); A Theological creation to Paul’s Letters (2011); and Biblical Interpretation (2012). Kim is editor of the magazine of Bible and Human Transformation.
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Germany started 2017 with a surprise…when the largest country in the European Union legalized medical cannabis for people suffering from debilitating illnesses.
Although Germany began to permit patient access to medical cannabis in 2005, domestic production does not currently exist. Until state-supervised cannabis plantations are set up, the country will continue to rely solely on imported products.
Under the new law, people suffering from serious illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, or a lack of appetite and nausea could access medical cannabis.
Insurance to Cover Cost for German Patients
Germany’s bill will make cannabis available through health insurance plans, which should result in a significantly higher patient adoption rate.
Health Minister Hermann Groehe said to Reuters, “Those who are severely ill need to get the best possible treatment and that includes health insurance funds paying for cannabis as a medicine for those who are chronically ill if they can’t be effectively treated any other way.”
Could Have 1 Million Patients Instantly
Germany is a massive opportunity. With over 82 million inhabitants the country is twice the size of California and reports have shown that 23.1% of the adult population has consumed cannabis.
When you do the math, that comes out to almost 19 million people, which creates a massive market could easily be five times larger than Canada’s medical cannabis market.
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