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Saffron Bistro is a classy little dinner restaurant on the lower end of Main Street where comfort meets style and the food delivers all the promise on the menu.
Our Gourmet: Saffron is one of those cozy spots that is pleasing to the senses. The aroma from the kitchen invites you in from the street; the sharp, gleaming lines of decor impress your eye as you enter; and the furniture and layout invite the patron to settle comfortably and enjoy what promises from the start to be a very pleasant dining experience. 10/10
The Dining Companion: The restaurant oozes fusion from front to back. High-backed upholstered chairs in stripes of red and silver contrast sharply with black tablecloths and white napkins. Dim lighting lets you slowly discover the pressed tin artwork that gleams on the walls, alongside muted dark watercolors. Saffron Bistro has a very cool look, smoothly backed by real jazz playing softy in the background as diners settle in at the 15 or so tables in the dining room. The tables are nicely spaced for privacy; the cocktail lounge is completely away from the dining room. A gleaming foyer with a desk and artwork is graced by high-polished hardwood floors. Attention to detail makes one feel pampered from the very start. 10/10
OG: Everything on Saffron's menu is gourmet, and a small menu eases the choices. We like small menus — where it's quality over quantity and each item is chef's suggestion. Try Steak & Eggs ($26), a 10-ounce grilled steak topped with a fried egg and roasted tomato and asparagus tips, served over a shredded potato cake. Or Plum Glazed Duck Breast ($24) with stir fried vegetables and sweet and spicy hoisin sauce. Or New Bedford Sea Scallops Au Gratin ($25) with applewood smoked bacon, tomato, scallions and a light cheese sauce, topped with sweet honey crumbs and served with sautéed spinach. 9/10
TDC: I love the choices of seafood and fresh salads, and creativity with vegetables adds a truly gourmet touch. Appetizers are dreamy, featuring a Bruschetta, Crab Wontons, Escargot, Calamari, Parmesan Meatballs, Sweet Coconut Shrimp and Goat Cheese Fritters. On the salad roster, a Caesar is dressed-up with white anchovies and a Boston Bibb comes with crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans. Yummy entrees include Lobster Risotto and a Lobster Salad on Soft Brioche, Grilled Swordfish with pineapple and mango Jasmine rice, Plum Glazed Duck Breast, and a Chipotle Rubbed Chicken Breast with cucumber salad. Outstanding choices. 10/10
OG: Crispy Calamari ($10) was a delightful start to a terrific meal. Nothing spectacular, except the attention to taste. A small plate full of lightly fried, tender calamari, tossed with cherry peppers and served with a slightly spicy Parmesan-ranch sauce. 9/10
TDC: My Sweet Coconut Shrimp ($12) were perfect. Large, succulent shrimp, lightly fried in crunchy, tasty coconut breading, with a sweet and tangy, mango and sweet chili dipping sauce. Absolutely delicious. 9/10
OG: My Lobster & Shrimp Sauté ($28) came highly recommended by our hostess and it did not disappoint. Jumbo shrimp and large chunks of fresh lobster meat, sautéed with garlic, lemon, cherry tomato, served over fresh linguini with a cream sauce so light and unobtrusive it not only did not mask any bit of the seafood flavor, it didn't even crowd the natural flavor of the pasta. That's thoughtful, talented preparation that does not go unnoticed. Each taste to its own, blended beautifully. 9/10
TDC: A great combination of seafood and vegetables arrived with my Potato Crusted Haddock ($25), which featured three large pieces of fresh, lightly battered fish on top of sauteed green beans and tomatoes, tossed in a fresh parmesan and herb sauce. Green beans and tomatoes underneath a serving of seafood had never occurred to me, but it's a winning combination. Great taste in a great dish. 9/10
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OG: One of our very best dinners in a long while was made even more enjoyable by terrific service. Our waiter, Rob, was gracious, witty and accommodating, with a sense of timing and anticipation that led us, rather than followed us, through our meal. He never asked us how we were doing, he knew how we weredoing. Helookedaheadto what we might want next, and his casually cool and friendly manner made an impression. 9/10
TDC: A restaurant with a cocktail lounge almost as large as the dining room could easily create conflicting values, but the bar and the restaurant at Saffron are totally separate, divided by a wall between the rooms, and zero visibility between the two.
Gourmet did not even know there was a cocktail lounge in the building until after our meal when meandering around. Bar noise is a distraction to diners who pay attention to the supper experience, and Saffron management deserves praise for knowing to keep it at a distance. 9/10

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On 22 March 2021 Corruption Watch (CW) made a submission to Parliament on the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights amendment bill (Ultra bill). The organisation has received acknowledgement of receipt from the portfolio committee for agriculture, land reform and rural development, which is overseeing the amendment process.
The bill was introduced to the National Assembly on 6 May 2020, and passed on 1 December 2020. Its amendment was prompted by two Constitutional Court orders which found that the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act (Ultra) was, firstly, unconstitutional because it discriminated against the rights of women to independently own property and secondly, that section 3 of Ultra was inapplicable in the former apartheid homelands of Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei.
Section 25(6) and (9) of South Africa’s Constitution obliges Parliament to pass legislation that ensures that a person or community whose tenure is legally insecure as a result of past, racially discriminatory laws or practices, is entitled to either tenure that is legally secure, or comparable redress. CW noted in its submission that these rights are, in practice, threatened and undermined by both the state and private parties through laws, policies and practices that do not adhere to those constitutional provisions.
Our concerns focused on the fact that the Ultra bill does not make sufficient provisions for certain key parts of its stated objectives, which are as follows:
- to provide for the notice of informing interested persons of an application to convert land tenure rights into ownership;
- to provide for an opportunity for interested persons to object to conversion of land tenure rights into ownership;
- to provide for the institution of inquiries to assist in the determination of land tenure rights;
- to provide for application to court by an aggrieved person for appropriate relief;
- to provide for the recognition of conversions that took effect in good faith in the past.
We welcomed the amendment of section 2 to reflect the Rahube v Rahube and Others Constitutional Court judgment that declared Ultra section 2(1) unconstitutional because it provided only for the automatic conversion of the deeds of grant – given exclusively to men during the apartheid era – and made no allowance for objections to be raised. The law only recognised men as the head of the family and as legal land owners, which is a violation of women’s rights to equality in terms of section 9(1) of the Constitution.
Secondly, while the bill makes provision for interested persons to object to conversions, we noted that it fails to sufficiently provide for the institution of inquiries to assist in determinations of land tenure right, which is one of its stated objectives. We emphasised the importance of ensuring that holders of vulnerable rights are able to access any information relating to processes that will impact their constitutionally protected rights to land.
We also raised concerns that, with the removal of the automatic conversion of land tenure rights, the power to decline and approve conversions lies solely with the minister, giving him/her immense discretionary power which can easily be abused, to the detriment of ordinary citizens. However, by ensuring transparency, accountability and accessibility at all stages, this potential detriment will be minimised or eliminated.
Thirdly, we noted that section 14A makes provision for any person aggrieved by the conversion of a land tenure right – dating from 27 April 1994 – to approach a court for an order that sets aside the offending land tenure right, or for an order that is just and equitable.
However, as we pointed out, by only providing for such challenges to take place in court, the need for the protection of vulnerable tenure rights is overlooked, because the majority of South Africans do not have easy and ready access to courts. It is therefore concerning that the legislature would intend for courts to be the only remedy available for those aggrieved by conversions.
We urged the committee to recognise that the primary beneficiaries of Ultra are poor and marginalised members of society, who would struggle to find the resources for a legal challenge. We suggested the inclusion of dispute resolution mechanisms in relation to these provisions, as an alternative to approaching a court for relief.
We also proposed that the bill make provision for the establishment of an oversight structure or body, with remedial powers, to consider applications and make determinations.

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Ralf Rangnick is poised to become Manchester United’s interim manager – but that won’t be his taste of English football.
Rangnick has agreed to take over at United until the end of the season, according toThe Athletic.
The 63-year-old is expected to leave his current role as head of sports and development at Lokomotiv Moscow to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s successor at Old Trafford.
The German is well known in his native country, where he has developed a reputation for his commitment to a high-intensity pressing game during stints with Hannover, Schalke, Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig.
Rangnick is an intriguing appointment for United and his unusual back-story makes him even more interesting.
He has been involved in coaching and management since 1983, but, like many managers, Rangnick’s involvement in football began in a playing capacity.
While that was largely in the lower leagues of Germany, Rangnick’s journey also took in a stint at the unlikely destination of AFC Southwick in Sussex.
Back in 1979, Rangnick was a student of English and physical education at Stuttgart University.
His degree included one year at the University of Sussex in Brighton where, as a 21-year-old budding footballer, he found himself looking for a team.
“I lived in Lewes, near Brighton, with a host family,” Rangnick toldFour Four Two. “I’d get the train to London twice a week to see a match, it was great.
“Brighton were in the First Division and I tried to join their squad, but couldn’t as students needed a work permit.
“I probably wouldn’t have been good enough anyway, so I went to play for Southwick and in the second game for them I broke three ribs and perforated a lung!”
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Southwick now play in the Mid Sussex League Premier Division and were in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid during the 1979/80 season.
Due in part to his four-month lay-off through injury, Rangnick only managed to make 11 appearances, all but two of which came as a substitute.
But he has fond memories of his time on the south coast and has previously described the period as "one of the best years of my life".
"The most important thing for me was the amount of coaching we did on the pitch," he said in 2011.
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"There was hardly a situation where we didn't spur each other on, doing some coaching among ourselves or motivating each other.
“That was totally inspirational for me and certainly moulded me."
A player profile, shared by AFC Southwick on Twitter, gives a revealing picture of Rangnick in the late 1970s.
His favourite player is listed as Garry Birtles, his dislike as science fiction films, his car as a Fiat 731 and his ambition as “pro football”.
If he rocks up at Old Trafford in the coming days then Rangnick will have completed another step on his unusual career path.
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Drew was thrilled when he turned twelve. He had achieved the magic age so that he was a man and not a baby. Well, even Drew would agree that was an exaggeration for nobody thought that he suddenly changed from a baby to a man. However, he was now afforded a lot more privileges than before because he had earned the trust of his parents by having gotten good grades, staying out of trouble and showing excellent judgment. Drew was looking forward to the summer. Thanks to the vast public transportation system now usable with his new privileges and without a chaperone, he would be able to go many places with his friends without the time-gobbling concerns of school. The world was a vast place to explore and much of it was in the great city he lived and thus within his reach.
There was also another change well in progress and that was puberty. Drew knew that he was becoming a man every time he saw himself in the mirror – his body had changed – he had a full bush surmounting his well-developed cock. He made sure to exercise it at least twice a day.
Disaster, however, struck like a violent tornado as the school year ended. His father's job required him to spend three months abroad and his mother had to go as well. Unfortunately, there would be much business in industrial centers to tend to – places which were not good places for young tourists. Drew was being farmed out – literally. He would be spending the summer with relatives – his uncle and aunt and their son Percy – who lived in Podunk – a tiny town in the middle of nowhere.
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On the long trip, Drew thought about just getting off the bus and being on his own for the summer. And then he realized that it wouldn't work in this modern world, like it had for Kipling's Kim in another time and place. Food prices were too high, odd jobs too rare and people asked far too many questions compared to a century ago. He knew that he was stuck for there was not any way out. Life could be bad at times although his parents promised that they would make things up to him. Maybe his cousin would be a fun guy.© YLeeCoyote
The town, actually just a village, was smaller than he could have imagined. The entire population could have lived on just one block at home although it was sprawled out like the entire population of the planet was less than a million rather than six billion. One would have expected that with all this space, he would have had a room to himself but he did not. He had to share with his cousin because they lived in a small house.
Cousin Percy also left much to be desired. Although he was three years older, he was only two years ahead in school, scheduled to start high school in the fall while Drew would start seventh grade. More interesting was that the material covered in Percy's eighth grade was similar to what Drew would get in the seventh grade in the city. Simply put, the summer looked bleaker than ever.
Drew had been there less than a week when a most interesting thing occurred when Percy returned after his curfew which, incidentally, was as early as Drew's had been back home. His father yelled at him like he was just a little boy and then spanked him. Drew was required to watch – as an object lesson – and he found that it was absolutely fascinating for other reasons. The three males were in the boys' room for the event. His uncle sat on a plain chair and his cousin had to stand still while his jeans and briefs (he still wore tightie-whities!) were lowered to his ankles. He was then guided over his father's lap and held in place. It was not a hand spanking but done with a flexible, rubbery, little paddle-like thing that had started life as the sole of an old, large sneaker. It made a fearsome WHACK each time it connected with Percy's bare ass which quickly turned red. Evidently, Percy found it most unpleasant for he yelled for each spank and started crying, begging and pleading as befitting a little boy.
Drew was absolutely enthralled by the event. He was glad that he was sitting on his bed so that his hard erection was easily hidden in his boxers and shorts. This was so exciting that he practically came as he watched. When the spanking was over and Percy was parked in the corner his uncle left. It was then that Drew studied his cousin's red-hot tail. He was even so bold as to give it a feel after politely asking. He then dashed to the bathroom to relieve the great tension in his hard shaft. He had to clean up half way across the bathroom as his explosion was so intense.
He was surprised at how his cousin was spanked like a little boy rather than a young man. Although he had not been spanked, there were many stories about spanking in books but he not found them to be nearly as exciting as the real, live spanking he had just witnessed. His uncle said a few things of interest. First, to Percy, reminding him that he would move up to the strap when he grew hair like a man. Second, to Drew, that he was subject to the same sort of spanking should he misbehave.
Now this was not the first time that Drew had seen Percy's boyish privates for since the first night he was there, when they changed for bed, they saw each other's bodies. They were both surprised at each other's development level and, of course, Drew was far more pleased than the older, but significantly less developed, boy was. It also explained a change in how his aunt behaved. The first three nights, when she checked up on them, she just walked into the room (bath or bed) without knocking. On that third night she saw Drew naked and that he had man-hair. She blushed, apologized and quickly withdrew. A few minutes later she returned but politely knocked. Percy later said she had never done that before. Things were now fitting together. Apparently to his parents, Percy was just a little boy. He was spanked like one and they did not think he needed privacy.
It is said that the Devil finds work for idle hands and Drew's hands were most certainly idle. There was essentially nothing to do in this little village. Sure being outside was nice but walking in the woods, swimming and sports every day was not nearly as stimulating as the great city that Drew was used to. The girls were even more limited and contact with them, especially the preteens, was limited to the well-chaperoned town socials twice a week. Drew made a decision. He would do something he had never done before. The most fascinating thing in the world was power and he decided take control of his cousin.
Drew was not sure how to achieve this but that, certainly, was part of the challenge. To his sophisticated city eyes, Percy was child-like and was treated like one by his parents. Also, he always followed his friends' lead. At the swimming hole since only the boys were there, they did not wear bathing suits. Drew found that this was a good thing since he was the youngest with a bush and his cousin the oldest without one. (At a nearby location, the girls did wear them but always had an adult chaperone. It was well known that the girls spied to know who to dance with.) The bush provided enhanced status and thus respect. Percy obviously felt that and showed interest in Drew's especially after seeing how it changed his aunt's behavior.
It was a few days later that an opportunity presented itself. His aunt and uncle went to visit friends and Percy was invited to a friend's house for the evening. Drew stayed home, quite satisfied to read in peace and quiet. Percy came home late and Drew pounced. "You should have been home a half hour ago." he said. "Your father will surely SPANK you in the morning."
Percy turned white. This minor exercise of power affected Drew for he got a hard-on seeing how fearful his cousin was. "Please, don't tell, Drew." He paused a bit and added: "You don't have to tell."
It was with great effort that Drew kept from licking his lips in anticipation. "Well, he will ask in the morning and lying…well that will get me spanked."
"It's not a school night or anything." Percy whined like a baby. Drew was getting a charge from how his cousin was being such a pussy-boy wimp.
"You better get ready for bed, Percy. I'll be up as soon as I finish this chapter." To Drew’s delight, Percy obeyed like a little boy. It wasn't really an order for it was given as a suggestion but it set a precedent that Drew liked. A few minutes later, Drew was sitting on his bed in just his boxers when Percy came in from the bathroom still drying his hair.
"What's a spanking do?" Drew asked.
"Hurts…punishes." the worried older boy replied.
"True and also, most importantly, it 'clears the slate'." Percy looked puzzled so Drew continued. "Well, if you get spanked now, then I would not have to mention it tomorrow since it was erased." Drew was on edge for this was the critical moment in this plan. He was not sure if he should continue or wait for Percy to speak.
"You mean you spank me?" Percy asked surprised.
"Exactly." replied Drew. "I spank you and that clears the slate. Nothing to report and your Dad won't spank you or me." He waited a full three minutes before continuing. "Get that spanking thing and it will all be over in a few minutes and your dad won't need to know." Percy hesitated before getting it from his dresser and handing it to his younger cousin. He let himself be guided over Drew's lap with his torso resting on the bed.
Drew was overjoyed how his older cousin submitted. He looked down at his older cousin's hairless ass and rubbed his hand over it. "Are you sure about this cousin?" he asked savoring the moment. He paused before asking: "If you are, ask me to spank you."
"Yes, spank me and don't tell Daddy." Percy replied to Drew's delight especially hearing the babyish word.
"I'll start with a few hand spanks and then I'll switch to the thing."
Even a few hand spanks from Drew caused Percy to react and the reaction got much greater when he switched to the spanking thing. Obviously that hurt more but Drew restrained himself, moderating the spanking so that Percy did not cry like when his father spanked him. When Drew got Percy off his lap, he got him on the floor on his knees rather than sending him to the corner. He managed to pull Percy close to him so that his head was right up against his abdomen and held him tightly and stroked his head comfortingly. In this position, Percy would also feel his hard-on through his thin boxers.
It was now time for the next part of The Plan. "You need help to grow up. I'll bet that nobody has given you their man-juice."
"Man-juice?" asked Percy.
"Yes, man-juice. You have to get it from another guy – one who has hair."
"Please, cousin. Help me. Can I have your man-juice?" Like a bug on the edge of pitcher plant, he was about to slide down the slippery slope.
Drew hesitated like he was considering the situation. "Well, alright, cuz. But you got to promise not to tell anyone because they did not want you to know about this." Percy eagerly promised and Drew pulled his hard cock and balls out of his boxers so that they were right in front of Percy's face. "The most effective way is to suck the man-juice out. Just pretend that my cock is an all-day-sucker and suck and lick it. That way you get it, er, hot from the source, as fresh as possible, absolutely pure and with maximum potency."
Percy did as he was told and Drew helped him improve until he exploded a huge load right into his cousin's welcoming mouth. "Swallow it all, dear cuz."
"If your Dad should ask, just say that you felt guilty about being late and asked me to spank you so that the slate was wiped clean before you went to bed. Remember not to say anything about the man-juice – that's just between us."
Both boys slept well that night.
Well, Percy never had to confess to his father about being late and was very enthusiastic to get regular doses of the special transforming man-juice from his cousin so as to become a man as soon as possible. Actually he was most anxious to get as much man-juice as possible before his cousin left. Drew, as you would expect, was most delighted to help his cousin by providing him an opportunity to, er, feed on his essence.
Drew, as you already know, was not an angel so he managed to get into trouble which, in turn, caused his uncle to decide to spank him. When they were in the bedroom, Drew surprised his uncle. After he acknowledged that he knew the protocol for being spanked, he refused to get over his uncle's lap explaining that he had a bush and therefore was a young man and therefore should get strapped like one. Drew quickly removed his belt, handed it to his uncle, dropped his jeans and boxers and assumed the position leaning on his bed. His uncle was surprised even though he had explained the procedures to both boys. He did not think he should strap his twelve-year-old nephew when he still spanked his fifteen-year-old son OTK but there was not any alternative except by suddenly changing the rules. Drew wanted to prove to both of them, but particularly his cousin, that he was a man rather than a little boy.
The man got up, stepped over to where he could swing the belt properly and gave Drew three cuts. Since he was not sure how hard to swing, he did not swing very hard. Drew took the strapping well and then apologized for his misbehavior. His uncle complimented him on how well he had taken his punishment and left. Drew was glad that he had impressed his uncle but it was even more important that his cousin was impressed that he was treated in a manly rather than a boyish fashion.
Drew was very horny so he decided that he would do something new with Percy. He told him that there was another way to get man-juice and now that he had been using the oral method for a while he was ready to use the anal method also. As instructed Percy got on his hands and knees on his bed and Drew worked his fingers covered with some lube into his bottom hole. Soon he had gotten four fingers in at once and knew that his swollen cock would fit without causing his wimpy cousin to yell. He withdrew his fingers and eased his cock in. He sure felt good sliding into that tight hot hole. He came three times before he withdrew. Percy thanked him for doing it and noted that his own, albeit smaller and hairless thingy, had gotten hard and felt very special. Drew happily explained that meant that the man-juice treatment was working. Percy was most delighted and grateful for his cousin's most generous help.
By the time the summer was not quite half over, Drew was most pleased with having accomplished his goal with his cousin. Percy was most anxious to please his younger cousin because he provided his man-juice at least twice a day. This was such a valuable commodity, that Percy quickly deferred to Drew's every wish like an obedient puppy.
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It had only been a month and half that Drew had been in this cultural void and he had taken over his older cousin completely. Percy was even more docile and anxious to please than a puppy. He had completely reverted back to doing all the chores like he had before Drew arrived rather than sharing them. Drew was delighted that he was making all of the decisions and having sex anytime he wished. So great was Percy's desire for Drew's man-juice, that he willing got over his cousin's lap for a spanking for the most trivial transgressions rather than risk annoying him. If there had been any area where Drew might have been considered abusive this would have been it, however, both of them relished the extra hot sex afterwards.
There was one step more that Drew was looking forward to having – and that was being in charge of Percy, rather than the other way around, when the adults were away. Of course, that was the de facto situation but Drew thought that it would be nice if it was the official one as well. Drew could not really see how he could convince his uncle and aunt that he should be in charge. Actually, it was Percy that made it happen just so that he could avoid a spanking.
Percy and a couple of his friends had been smoking and were caught by the father of one of the friends. If the man had spanked the three miscreants then and there that would have been the end of it, but he only spanked his own son. In front of the other two, the man lowered his son's jeans and briefs and took him over his lap. His workman's hard, calloused hand quickly made a solid impression on his son who through his tears promised not to smoke. The other two were directed to get spanked at home by their own fathers. The second boy dutifully confessed to his father and got his due. He was required to drop his britches and drawers and assume the position for ten hard cuts from his father's belt. Percy also reported his transgression to Drew who, of course, was delighted to help his wayward cousin repent.
Because of the seriousness of the crime, this spanking was extra long and hard. The fully naked Percy was over his cousin's lap for a long time as he thoroughly applied the spanking sole leaving Percy's butt red-hot, swollen and painful for a couple of days.
It was when his father came to spank him for not reporting and for smoking, that he learnt that his son had been very thoroughly spanked by his younger cousin. There certainly was not any doubt that this had happened since both lads admitted to it and it was most evident that the naughty boy's bottom had been most thoroughly spanked the previous day. The man was at a loss for words, so he said that he needed to think about things although he did ask if it had happened before.
It was at breakfast that Drew was absolutely thrilled by his uncle. It was a fairly brief statement but made up for having missed the summer in the city. Very quickly it was confirmed that Drew had been effectively in charge so that it was made official. Drew was more than elated and almost forgot to thank his uncle for having so much trust in him. Percy was a lot more subdued and only answered "Yes, Father." when told.

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DIY Halloween fire prop - If we could find discounted lights after Halloween, this might be a fun way to not only make a "fire" but also create a crystal effect in a Cave decoration. Maybe purple or green lights clustered and just under the surface of the
If you don't have a fireplace, but still want to hang stockings and decorate a mantel, you can craft one out of cardboard! Using cardboard display boards (ones students use for science projects), you can build a realistic (and lightweight) fireplace.
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He also worked with T-Pain for new single named ‘Cyclone’ which was followed up by ‘What Is It’ featuring Sean Kingston.
Working with huge number of famous artists like C-Bo, West Coast rappers B-Legit, E-40 and R7B singers like Avant, Natalie, Akon, Nate Dogg and Mario.
He also starred with Latino rappers including Nino Brown, Fat Joe, Frost and Pitbull.
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The Starships singer showed plenty of skin in her H&M ensemble that she accessorized with opulent rings and bracelets designed by several high-end jewelers including Hearts on Fire, Mattia Cielo, DVANI, Le Vian, L’dezen by Payal Shah, and Lydia Courteille, while Kim kept things simple in white Vivienne Westwood.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star looked just as delighted to see Nicki, flashing her a warm smile and sharing a close chat with the singer.
The two have been catching up a number of times in recent weeks, sitting next to each other at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards last month.A long line of girls are always awaiting for dating with him but he was reported for having a girlfriend previously, but is married and has a wife and even kids today. Avant (born Myron Avant on April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a multi-platinum American R&B singer.From his early age, he had good interest in music so his father and uncles helped to get through various types of musical genres.Though he had a dream to be a professional basketball player, his life track got him to the field of rap when he had an ankle injury while playing basketball.We were slightly surprised as the theme for tonight's event centred around avant garde designer Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakuboas, so we were expecting Kim to go for a super statement ensemble...


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Meet Wolfgang Novogratz: 9 Facts You Should Know About The Actor
Find out Wolfgang Novogratz’s age, Instagram, height and all the movies he’s starred in.
1. Who is Wolfgang Novogratz?
Wolfgang is an actor from New York where he grew up as the oldest of seven children to parents Robert and Cortney Novogratz, famous interior designers who have featured on reality TV. Wolfgang's first big screen debut was in Assassination Nation where he played Dave, but he has mostly starred in Netflix hits such as Feel the Beat.
2. How old is Wolfgang Novogratz?
Wolfgang is 23 years old. His birthday is 9 May 1997.
3. Where is Wolfgang Novogratz from?
Wolfgang is from Manhattan in New York, however he moved to London for a short time to study Shakespeare after ditching his professional basketball career to follow his passion for acting. He now lives back in the States after landing a number of big movie roles.
4. Who plays Chris in Yes God Yes?
Chris in Yes, God, Yes is played by Wolfgang Novogratz.
5. How tall is Wolfgang Novogratz?
Wolfgang is 1.91 metres, which is 6ft 2 in.
6. What is Wolfgang Novogratz’s net worth?
Wolfgang’s net worth is not something that’s been publicly reported on, but given he’s starred in a string of popular films he’s likely earned a more than comfortable salary so far.
7. Which films has Wolfgang Novogratz been in?
Wolfgang has starred in a few huge Netflix films such as Sierra Burgess Is A Loser, The Last Summer, The Half of It and Feel the Beat. In 2019 he played Chris in Yes, God, Yes, opposite Stranger Things star Natalie Dyer.
8. Does Wolfgang Novogratz have a girlfriend?
Wolfgang stays understandably quiet on his private life, so it’s not known whether he’s dating anyone at the moment.
9. Is Wolfgang Novogratz on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok?
Wolfgang does have Instagram! You can follow him @wolfgangnovogratz where he posts mostly about the films and projects he’s working on. He doesn’t however have Twitter or TikTok.

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25 Literary Holidays to Indulge Your Inner Bookworm This Winter
I had so much fun celebrating Hobbit Day last year that my curiosity was piqued.
I thought, What other literary holidays are out there to be discovered?
In case you are curious about the same, I decided to search high and low for the best of the best (according to yours truly). Below are my top 25 Literary Holidays to Indulge Your Inner Bookworm this Winter. (And yes! I'll be sharing more throughout the year. Make sure you don't miss a single one by signing up below.)
BONUS: Check out my TOP 10 Literary Holidays to Celebrate this Winter (and ideas for celebrating them, too!) during Pretty Literate Live on Sunday, January 23rd, at 5pm Central here, or catch the replay on Pretty Literate's YouTube Channel here after Monday, 1/24/22.
2nd - National Science Fiction Day (AKA Issac Asimov's birthday)
3rd - J.R.R.Tolkien's birthday
12th - Jack London's birthday
12th - Poetry at Work Day
18th - A.A. Milne's birthday (AKA Winnie the Pooh Day)
26th - Library Shelfie Day (4th Wed. in January)
27th - Lewis Carroll's birthday
28th - Pride & Prejudice published
29th - The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe was published
National Library Lover's Month
2nd - World Read-Aloud Day
5th - Take your child to the Library Day
7th - Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthday
7th - Charles Dickens' birthday
9th - Read in the Bathtub Day
14th - International Book Giving Day
14th - Library Lover's Day
27th - John Steinbeck's birthday
Paws to Read Month (a celebration of reading dog programs)
Return borrowed books week (first full week in March)
2nd - Dr. Seuss' birthday (AKA Read Across America Day)
6th-12th - National Read an e-Book Week
15th - Ides of March
21st - World Poetry Day
25th - National Tolkien Reading Day
Which literary holidays are you going to be celebrating this winter? Which literary holidays would you add to the list?
If you haven't already, sign up below to find out when I share 25 Literary Holidays to Celebrate This Spring, ...This Summer, and ...This Fall.

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Conducted by Populus, the survey of 1,011 adults living in Scotland found that over half (54 per cent) think pubs and private members’ clubs, including working men’s clubs, should be allowed to provide a well-ventilated designated smoking room to accommodate smokers.
Only two fifths (40 per cent) were opposed to the idea.
Women (54 per cent) were equally as likely as men (55 per cent) to think pubs and clubs should be allowed to provide a smoking room.
Two fifths (41 per cent) of women thought smoking rooms should not be allowed in pubs and clubs, compared to 38 per cent of men.
The poll was commissioned for Forest ahead of the tenth anniversary of the smoking ban in Scotland (Saturday March 26).
It’s worth pointing out that this is not a rogue poll. The result is similar to a June 2015 Populus poll, also commissioned by…
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Story: The war in 1917 is going badly for two hobos in a forward trench. They make guitars out of fragments and barbed wire, bang shell casings around. Try to play while the bombs go off and the bullets whistle. Psychopathic coward bully clubs on both sides of the wire add their traditional 'spice', which Apple and Lucky turn into unpublished songs. See my facebook post for a statement.


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Thank you for visiting my website. Although I write about travel because I've always had an insatiable curiousity about other countries and cultures, I also write about subjects including lifestyle, wellbeing, health, food, humour, history, arts and culture. My work has appeared in a rainbow of titles including the Daily Express, Daily Telegraph, Saturday Express magazine, The Scotsman, Woman's Own, My Weekly, Scotland magazine, Discover Britain, Take a Break, Group Leisure, Selling Travel, Coast and Sainsbury's magazine. I write for a clutch of inflight magazines / specialist cruise titles too.
I have written four books The 'A-Z of Curious London', 'Haunted West End' (History Press) and 'The Little Book of Spirituality' (Summersdale Publishers). 'What the British Invented: from the Great to the Downright Bonkers' will be published in November 2015.
Reviews for 'The A-Z of Curious London' :
genuinely fresh revelations and a narrative storytelling style, much more readable than the usual fact-packed miscellany' (The Londonist) '.Gilly has done an excellent job of finding odd, unusual facts instead of run-of-the mill touristy information' (The Good Book Guide) '.... 'a fascinating read which added greatly to my knowledge of unusual London (R Halkett, London Blue Badge Guide) '...although not fictional, Gilly endows her book with a quality seen in most novels; curiousity and suspense (Colchester Circle) '..... facts, trivia and strange details that show London in a new, interesting light (The Spooky Isles) '....dedicated to weird tales but mixing eyewitness accounts with urban myth and legend. It’s a chaotic tour from Lady Hatton’s dance with the devil to Margaret Thatcher’s death at the Ritz. By the book’s nature, we lose chronology and the past feels it is rubbing up against the present (Camden Review)'... 'Gilly has discovered some wonderful mysteries and strange stories about many of London’s familiar places and institutions and introduces readers to others they probably never realised existed. This volume of London curios brings a really fresh approach (Choice magazine)


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The following interviews are both personal accounts of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and a service provider talking about their work with survivors. The interviews highlight the role of strength and resilience in the survivor's journey toward growth and healing.
7/27/18 - In this podcast, Natasha discusses her experiences of chronic childhood sexual abuse by family members. She explains the experience she had with disclosing the abuse to her teachers in school and the repercussions she faced because of the disclosure. As a result of her own experiences, she highlights the importance of educating adults who interface with children about the signs of childhood abuse and neglect. She also explains how the principles of trauma-informed care influenced her experiences in two different treatment settings.
Keywords: dissociation; flashbacks; PTSD; anxiety; CPS
9/27/17 - In this podcast, Lesley, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, discusses her journey to and experiences of being a therapist; she reflects on her work with individuals seeking help with anxiety, stress management and depression, as well as unprocessed trauma histories (including her past work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse). Lesley tells the listener about the holistic focus of her practice in which she incorporates the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and relational. The principles of trauma-informed care provide the foundation of Lesley's practice, and she discusses her design of the therapeutic environment, working on boundaries and the act of being consistently present to clients. Lesley built her practice explicitly on kindness, authenticity and empowerment, and she eloquently states the imperative for therapists to be well-trained to notice and respond to clients' trauma histories and other distress. For more information on Lesley's practice, visit her website: http://wnyholisticcounseling.com/
Keywords: anxiety; holistic; mental health; therapy; survivors of childhood sexual abuse
7/5/17 - In this podcast, Carol reflects on the impact that childhood sexual trauma has on an individual, regardless of how it occurs. When she was young, she was assaulted by and exposed to a stranger - an experience that continued to influence her life, relationships and sense of self for years. Carol tells the listener about her time in in-patient treatment, which ultimately put her on the road to become a social worker. She explains how the principles of trauma-informed care helped her to rediscover her voice and power. Additionally, Carol talks about the ways in which she creates a trusting, safe environment for trauma survivors she counsels. For more information on Carol's private practice, visit City Gate Recovery Center, Inc.
Keywords: in-patient treatment; molestation; sexual exposure; therapeutic milieu; trauma counseling
5/22/17 - In this podcast, Tom openly talks about his childhood experience of being molested and raped by a trusted priest. He shares with the audience the hugely significant impact the abuse had on him emotionally, socially, spiritually, behaviorally and relationally. Tom reflects on being labeled a liar, and feelings of isolation, triggers, emotional breakdowns and suicidal ideation. In his 'long and winding' road to healing, he indicates what has helped him to find a sense of safety and trust again, including theater, therapy, yoga, working with children and advocacy. Tom reveals ways in which the principles of trauma-informed care helped to shift his coping strategies from drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships, to treatment, reconnection and speaking out. For more information on resources, supports, campaigns and policies on childhood sexual abuse, you can access the following websites: Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Safe Horizon, and Stop Abuse Campaign.
Keywords: molestation; rape; suicide; Catholic Church; drugs and alcohol; advocacy

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“Lesley Paterson is likely one of the most mentally tough professional athletes I know, and Simon Marshall knows why. Their special sauce has finally been bottled and the strategies described in The Brave Athlete promise to help athletes of all abilities become dirty fast.” ―Tim Don, World Champion triathlete
“Put out of your mind marginal gains, Dr. Simon Marshall understands the most important part of performance: the athlete’s mind. His expertise is an invaluable resource to help athletes master theirs.” ―David Bailey, PhD, Head of Performance at BMC Racing Team
“My training background and philosophy evolved under the coaching of Lesley and the mental slapping of Simon.” ―Jessica Cerra, professional cyclist
“I have admired Dr. Simon Marshall’s talent as a scientist and a communicator for more than two decades. In The Brave Athlete, he brings this talent to the fore as he translates psychological science into meaningful strategies to help athletes become more confident, motivated, and calm.” ―Dr. Kirsten Davison, Professor of Public Health, Harvard University
“At the Leeds Triathlon Centre, we pay as much attention to psychology as we do to physiology. Few things are simple in sport but in The Brave Athlete, Simon and Lesley tackle the complexities of getting the best from yourself in a clear and engaging way.” ―Jack Maitland, Head Triathlon Coach, Leeds Beckett University
“The Brave Athlete will take you deep inside yourself so to identify what you thought were your limits and, with Simon and Lesley’s help, smash them to smithereens.” ―Bob Babbitt, host of Babbittville Radio, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee
“Simon and Lesley get to the heart of what it takes to be a brave athlete. It’s about creating a mindset that goes to bat for you rather than against you. The Brave Athlete is an invaluable guide to help you sort your head out. Plus it’s funny. Really bloody funny.” ―Flora Duffy, World Champion triathlete
“Marshall and Paterson, in some kind of post-Western duo, limn their own version of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Only the guns and whiskey are replaced with doctoral degrees and world titles. In The Brave Athlete they challenge the reader to draw swords on the psychic battlefields of sport but do so with the gift of Continental mirth and compassion.” ―Scott Tinley, two-time Ironman World Champion, author, and teacher
“Working with Lesley and Simon has been one of the vital biggest life-changing experiences.” ―Mauricio Méndez, XTERRA World Champion and Ironman 70.3 champion
“Simon and Lesley bring years of training at the world-class level, in multiple sports, together with years of working in academia―all in the real world.” ―Janel Holcomb, professional cyclists and coach
“Lesley’s passion for helping others grow and enjoy a deeper sense of satisfaction with their lives is evident in everything she does. In her book, she expertly addresses the concerns and setbacks such a lot of people face in their pursuits, and outlines a simple and elegant strategy for helping anyone become their very best.” ―Ben Hoffman, Professional Triathlete and Ironman Champion
“I all the time struggled with my inner self and demons during races. Simon taught me not only how to deal with those demons, but how to manipulate them in such a way to take my racing to an entirely different level.” ―Kyle Hummel, Ironman 70.3 Age Group World Champion
“The formula for this book is a winner and can be applied to any challenging situation.” ―Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California at San Diego
“Dr. Simon Marshall and World Champion Lesley Paterson remind us that that the best kind of sport psychology is when evidence-based science meets the minds of real athletes. The Brave Athlete bridges this gap with humor and compassion, even as revealing tenacity for moving forward. This book shows us how to cope with common demons that threaten to disrupt our performances and enjoyment of sport.” ―Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, Professor & Chair, Sport Psychology, JFK University
“Combining their experience in triathlon, psychology, and writing, Lesley and Simon are a force to be reckoned with. They’re brilliant and hilarious.” ―Mitch Thrower, Founder and Chairman of Events.com, Author, and 22x Ironman Triathlete
“The tools I’ve learned from Simon are simply priceless, and to have it all encapsulated into a book for everyone to read is critical reading for any athlete looking to perform at their very best.” ―Amy Dixon, Paralympic Hopeful, ITU World Ranking: #5
“Lesley has also shown me the ability to suffer like no other with the strategies outlined in The Brave Athlete. With these skills, neither family or sport is jeopardized, bringing a much-needed balance to my life.” ―Brandon Mills, age-group mountain biker
“Dr. Marshall has such way of explaining the human mind, in the simplest terms and why we think the way we do. Both of them were there day one when I fought the biggest battle of my life: breast cancer, and I’m still winning. Simon and Lesley are coaches who ‘walk the talk’!” ―Marison Beniek, age group triathlete and breast cancer survivor
The Brave Athlete is a practical, step-by-step guide that solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races.
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The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. You don’t have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control at all times and that’s when bad things happen; you get crazy nervous before a race, you choke under pressure, you quit when the going gets tough, you make dumb mistakes, you worry about how you look. What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don’t want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? You’ll. The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so You’ll train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport. Dr. Marshall is a sport psychology expert who trains the brains of elite professional athletes. Paterson is a three-time world champion triathlete and coach. Together, they offer this innovative, brain training guide that is the first to draw from both clinical science and real-world experience with athletes. That means you won’t find outdated “positive self-talk” or visualization gimmicks here. No, the set of cutting-edge mental skills revealed in The Brave Athlete actually work because they challenge the source of the thoughts and feelings you don’t want. The Brave Athlete is packed with practical, evidence-based solutions to the most common mental challenges athletes face. Which of these sound like you?· Why do I have thoughts and feelings I don’t want?· I wish I felt more like an athlete.· I don’t think I will be able to.· I don’t achieve my goals.· Other athletes seem tougher, happier, and more badass than me.· I feel fat.· I don’t cope well with injury.· People are worried about how much I exercise.· I don’t like leaving my comfort zone.· When the going gets tough, the tough leave me behind.· I need to harden the f*ck up.· I keep screwing up.· I don’t handle pressure well.With The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion, You’ll solve these problems to become mentally strong and make your brain your most powerful asset.
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Despite some less-than-stellar economic numbers released Friday — think housing and jobs — Ottawa is sitting rather pretty.
Our housing market is more robust and inviting than it has ever been, and we have a steady influx of young families to fill those homes. Last year, Ottawa’s population grew by more than 14,000 people, most coming in the form of wailing new little boys and girls. Families are giving birth faster than our geriatrics are passing away, and that’s a sure sign of growth for any budding metropolis.
Most of those young whippersnappers will grow up in the well-to-do middle class families of Ottawa’s burgeoning suburbs and later infuse our economy with their college and university education.
“We are the envy of most of the rest of Canada,” explains Barry Nabatian, a market analyst with Shore-Tanner & Associates. “Ottawa continues to be stable and almost always has above average growth.”
Look at it this way; despite Toronto’s powerful Bay Street and Montreal’s hankering for a good party, Ottawa still has a faster rate of growth than both of its largest competitors this side of the Prairies.
Only Calgary and Edmonton — fuelled by a behemoth oil and resource industry — can boast about a faster growth rate. But their meteoric rise is based on the fluctuating price of oil, and that rises and falls like the setting sun.
Ottawa relies on the backbone of its well-anchored middle class.
The average household income in Ottawa has steadily climbed for the past six years from $86,000 in 2006 to just over $100,000 last year, according to Stats Canada data.
In fact, more than 40% of Ottawans make much more than $100,000.
It’s often challenging to get past the dreary headlines — the doom and gloom plastered across front pages of government job losses and reductions — but when you step back and look at the bigger picture, Ottawa is in fact thriving.
Last year alone, Ottawa and Gatineau saw a net gain of 19,500 jobs (or a growth of 2.8%) focused mainly in construction, hospitality, finance and insurance — the industries fuelled by a powerful housing market with a growing population. And when you slash through all the rhetoric bandied about concerning government job cuts, we truly aren’t so hard up.
The vast majority of the jobs will be addressed through the workforce adjustment policy, which allows employees to swap jobs with retiring employees.
In Ottawa last year, the city actually saw an increase of 600 government jobs across all three levels of government, the majority of those jobs in the federal government and through Crown corporations.
Mostly, the only people who went out the door were those who wanted to because they were retiring,” said Carleton Sprott School of Business professor Ian Lee. “These people didn’t lose their income, all they did was switch their paycheque for a pension cheque.”
That means those residents are still buying groceries, going to see movies and live theatre — even more so with the extra time they have on their hands — all of which paint the mosaic of a vibrant city.
“At the end of the day, Ottawa is an extremely stable and prosperous region,” said Lee. “I never thought that the government cuts were going to blow up the economy or leave behind a ghost town.”
That’s not to say Ottawa is doing everything right. There’s always room for improvement. Because what makes us strong and stable — our cadre of well-paying government jobs — is also our greatest failing.
“Government is the single largest employer in this area and that is dangerous,” said Nabatian.
With more than 20% of Ottawans working for the feds, it’s not only dangerous, it’s at times downright reckless. Because when 50,000 government employees get pink slips notifying them their jobs may be at risk, when in fact only about 4,500 people will be let go, it nearly runs the bureaucratic train off the tracks.
To their credit, the City of Ottawa has realized the need for outside investments to bolster the city’s economy, Nabatian said.
The city’s multi-million contribution to Invest Ottawa — which caters to entrepreneurs and outside investors hoping to make Ottawa their home — will go a long way to spread the economic wealth.
“(Mayor) Jim Watson and others understand the need to diversify the economy and they’re making efforts in that respect,” he said.
Tuesday: A look at Ottawa’s hotel and tourism industry
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I am Agate Rubene, artist and illustrator behind Restless & Infectious.
Originally from Latvia, I am currently living and working in Wanaka, New Zealand.
With a background in fashion I first started with exploration of fashion illustration which has had a huge influence on my style. My work focuses on people and their actions capturing emotions and drawing life’s pleasures with a light-hearted nature.
I use bright colour palettes, fluid shapes and vibrant characters to create alternative realities. My artworks are inspired by daily personal experiences, mood and aesthetic of pop culture. Fields I work in include illustration, branding and apparel design.
2011 - Fashion Design Graduate, Riga School of Art and Design. Riga, Latvia
2013 - Academy Profession Degree in International Design + Business. TEKO, Herning, Denmark.
2014 - BA International Fashion Design. Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
May 2023 - The Other Art Fair. Sydney, Australia
October 2022 - The Happiness Project. Turua Gallery Group Exhibition. Auckland, New Zealand
September 2022 - Art In The Park. Auckland, New Zealand
September 2022 - Turua Tiny Show. Group exhibition. Auckland, New Zealand
June 2022 - NZ Art Show. Wellington, New Zealand
May 2022 - Auckland Art Show. Auckland, New Zealand
2021 - Celebration Group Exhibition, Flagstaff Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand
2021 - All The Feels Solo Exhibition, The Art Lounge. Tauranga, New Zealand
2021 - Kink Erotica Group Exhibition. Wellington, New Zealand
2021 - Art In The Park art show. Auckland, New Zealand
2020 - Group show - Gonzo Erotica Exhibition. Auckland, New Zealand


The ‘right’ person for the job — Joe Biden and pandemic leadership
An open letter signed by prominent policy and business heads has called for US President Joe Biden to take up global pandemic leadership. But is he the right man for the job?
Following a rough start in global pandemic leadership which included ignoring India’s desperate calls for help, the US finally looks prepared to take on the mantle of responsibility for ensuring global success against COVID-19.
The situation at home for the US is beginning to stabilise. Many of the restrictions including mask-wearing out in the open have been relaxed and Biden has announced his ambitious plan to give at least one shot of a vaccine to 70 per cent of Americans by July.
Well aware that the global narrative of America was shifting for the worse when it was ignoring India’s plight, Biden is now doubling down on the commitment to not only help India, but the world as a whole.
The biggest part of this commitment is the US ensuring that the world has enough vaccines to safely vaccinate in good time and prevent variants from eventually defeating the currently-available vaccines.
It is in this regards that the Biden administration expressed its approval of a plan to temporarily roll-back vaccine intellectual property rights so that generic vaccines may be produced worldwide.
This week, a group of 16 prominent business and policy leaders wrote an open letter to Biden urging him and the US as an extension to take a leadership role for the global fight against the pandemic.
The group, expressing concern about outbreaks in India and the Philippines, has urged the US to use its significant production might and its technical expertise to organise vaccine research, production and distribution on a global scale.
The letter praises early measures from Biden, including the $4 billion that his administration committed to the COVAX initiative to bring low-cost vaccines to poorer nations. There was also some praise of the US decision to donate its 60 million shots of AstraZeneca that it had in reserve.
But the letter urges recognition that such steps are too small to tackle the scale of the current problem and that more must be done.
Now, before examining the merits of Biden as a world leader for Covid and even looking into any possible alternatives, it is important to mention one significant detail of this open letter.
This letter explicitly mentions that Biden’s idea to roll back vaccine IP rights is not likely to help, but rather harm the effort to vaccinate the world. There is once again a vague mention of how such a waiver of intellectual property would hurt innovation.
The letter furthermore criticises Biden’s decision by saying that a waiver does not take into account factors like training, equipment and infrastructure needed to make the vaccine safely and successfully.
This is, of course, a point of opinion. Refer to another open letter that did the rounds of the internet last month signed by Nobel laureates and former heads of states that urged Biden to waive vaccine IP as soon as possible.
So rather than focus on an entirely debatable issue, let us instead look at why Biden may be suited for taking the leadership role in fighting COVID-19.
As mentioned here, the US has more incentive than most to make the current world order succeed.
After all, in more ways than one, the US literally built the world order that we live in. If the US system of free-market capitalism and multilateralism is to fail, the US would have the most significant loss to bear.
Not to mention that in a practical sense, many of the major pharmaceutical giants are located in the US. By themselves, these economic powerhouses like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson may be compelled to lend a helping hand to the world but there is a big consideration for profit.
In such regards, it helps when Biden can bring ‘big pharma’ to heel when there is a need to. Take the example of how he forced two major rivals — Merck and Johnson & Johnson to work together on making the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine. Or take the even more recent example of his administration approving an IP waiver.
It cannot be emphasised enough just how monumental it is for the US, home of capitalism and the ‘free market’ to abandon even a small portion of its guiding principles to allow such a waiver.
While it would be nice to believe that Biden did it because it was necessary, it is hard to say with conviction how many other presidents would have done the same.
As far as a country like India is concerned, this should be the largest reason why having Biden coordinating the global pandemic response could be a good thing.
There have, of course, been a few other names that have come up while discussing pandemic leadership. Some have suggested Angela Merkel for instance. She presides over the EU’s manufacturing and a pharmaceutical powerhouse in Germany.
She is also known to have a calm and rational style of leadership and her scientific background is considered a major plus point. In a straight-up comparison, she may even look far more suitable to the task than Biden.
But take a closer look and there is a realisation that reality does not always follow expectation. As Merkel’s time as Germany’s Chancellor comes to an end, her handling of the pandemic will actually be remembered as one of the low points of her long reign at the head of the country.
The European vaccination campaign has been fairly disastrous and so has been the response of the EU to its own vaccination campaign. Merkel aggressively led calls to block vaccine exports from the EU if the EU’s needs were not met.
Her decision to suspend the AstraZeneca shot when even Europe’s own drug authorities were urging her to not do so is another smudge on her legacy as a pandemic leader. While one can argue that she suspended the use of the vaccine out of an abundance of caution, many observers say that this significantly damaged the credibility of the AstraZeneca shot.
Finally, Merkel is a staunch supporter of vaccine IP and has expressed strict disapproval of Biden’s position on the waiver. While one may appreciate her actions as a leader of a country, her credentials as a pandemic leader for the world may be found wanting.
Drastic action is required to end this pandemic and Biden has so far been one of the only leaders who has decided to flip the usual equation of politics and economics in an attempt to do some real good.
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If you use Skype for chats or calls on your Mac, you might get bored with the appearance from time to time. But, you do have a few options to change the look and feel of the Skype window. Here’s how to customize the appearance of Skype to fit your taste or even your mood.
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You’ll need to open the settings for Skype to start customizing the appearance and can do this three different ways.
1) Open the app on your Mac and click Skype from your menu.
2) Select Preferences. Your Skype window should then display the Settings screen.
1) Open the app on your Mac and click the More (three-dot icon) button on the top.
2) Select Settings.
1) Open the app on your Mac and click on your profile from the top left.
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Once you access the Skype settings, select General. You can then change the color and theme easily. While there aren’t a ton of options, you can still enjoy a different look every so often.
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- Choose your Skype Color. If you pick either the colorful or gradient theme, in either Light or Dark, you can change the color. The color you pick for the colorful theme will change the accent color of your buttons. And, the color you pick for the gradient theme will change the chat bubble color as well as the buttons. Click the checkmark on the bottom right to save your selection.

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01 October 2016 Current Affairs: According to the recent publication released by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Tamil Nadu accounts for the highest number flowering plants in the country. The publication titled Endemic Vascular Plants of India also revealed that almost one of every four species of flowering plants found in India are endemic to the country.
Of the total 18,259 flowering plants reported in the country, 4,303 (over 23%) are found only in India or they are endemic to the country. Of these, Tamil Nadu accounts for the highest number of species with 410, followed by Kerala (357 species) and Maharashtra (278 species).
In case of the geographical distribution of endemic plants, Western Ghats tops the list with about 2,116 species, followed by the Eastern Himalayas with 466 species.
These two regions are among the biodiversity hot spots of the country. At least 37 species of Black plum Syzyguim (Jamun), 274 species of orchids and 10 varieties of Musa (banana) are found only in the country.
Four different varieties of roses, 2 herbs and 2 climbers and 12 species of jasmines are exclusively found in India. There are 45 species of black pepper family, 19 species of ginger and 13 different kinds of large cardamom endemic to India.
There are also 40 species of bamboos (Bambusoideae) endemic to India. Some of the plants species are restricted to only certain areas of the country like an insectivorous plant Nepenthes khasiana which is only found in the Khasi hills of Meghalaya.
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Due to the continuous development of urbanization construction, materials in the building materials market have emerged one after another. Although these materials are relatively common in our daily life, people who do not usually run in the building materials market may not know carbon steel. material, we will not understand its advantages and disadvantages, and even we will ignore its existence. Next, today I will explain to you what kind of material carbon steel is? And what are its advantages and disadvantages?
1) What material is carbon steel?
Carbon steel mainly refers to the steel whose mechanical properties depend on the carbon content in the steel, and generally does not add a large amount of alloying elements, and is sometimes called plain carbon steel or carbon steel. Carbon steel, also called carbon steel, refers to an iron-carbon alloy with a carbon content of less than 2% WC. In addition to carbon, carbon steel generally contains a small amount of silicon, manganese, sulfur, and phosphorus. Generally, the higher the carbon content of carbon steel, the greater the hardness and the higher the strength, but the lower the plasticity.
2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of carbon steel?
1. Carbon steel can get higher hardness and better wear resistance after heat treatment.
2. The hardness of carbon steel in the annealed state is very moderate, and it also has good machinability.
3. The raw materials of carbon steel are very common, easy to obtain, and the production cost is relatively low.
1. The hot hardness of carbon steel will be poor, because when the working temperature of the tool is greater than 200 degrees, its hardness and wear resistance will drop sharply.
2. The hardenability of carbon steel is very low. The diameter of the fully hardened steel is generally about 15-18 mm during water quenching, while the diameter or thickness of the carbon steel is only about 6 mm when it is not quenched, so it will be easier to deform and crack.
3) What are the classifications of carbon steel?
1. According to the use, carbon steel can be divided into three categories: carbon structural steel, carbon tool steel and easy-to-cut structural steel.
2. According to the smelting method, carbon steel can be divided into three categories: open hearth steel, converter steel and electric furnace steel.
3. According to the deoxidation method, carbon steel can be divided into boiling steel, killed steel, semi-killed steel and special killed steel, which are represented by codes F, Z, b and TZ respectively.
4. According to the carbon content, carbon steel can be divided into three categories: low carbon steel, medium carbon steel and high carbon steel.
5. According to the content of sulfur and phosphorus, carbon steel can be divided into ordinary carbon steel (the amount of phosphorus and sulfur will be higher), high-quality carbon steel (the amount of phosphorus and sulfur will be lower), high-grade high-quality steel (which contains lower phosphorus and sulfur content), and special-grade high-quality steel.
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- What is Ariana Grande’s vocal range?
- What voice type is Christina Aguilera?
- What happened to Adele’s voice?
- Can Lady Gaga actually sing?
- What is Adele’s vocal range?
- What voice type is Mariah Carey?
- What singers have a 6 octave range?
- How many octaves can Ed Sheeran sing?
- What type of voice does Lady Gaga have?
- Is Lady Gaga a soprano?
- Is Lady Gaga a good vocalist?
- Who wrote shallows Lady Gaga?
- What is the hardest pop song to sing?
- Is Beyonce a soprano?
- What voice type is Taylor Swift?
- Which singers have a 5 octave range?
- Who sings in a star is born?
- Is Lady Gaga classically trained?
What is Ariana Grande’s vocal range?
four-octaveThe key to Ariana’s performance is how easily she seems to reach the top end of her – very impressive – four-octave range.
She might not have the breath control of a classical soprano, but she also never throws a breath away, using it instead as a technique to communicate emotion and add texture to her sound..
What voice type is Christina Aguilera?
sopranoVoice. Aguilera is a soprano, possessing a four-octave vocal range spanning from C3 to C♯7. Since the start of her career Aguilera’s voice has been compared to that of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
What happened to Adele’s voice?
Though only 29, Adele had been here before. Six years earlier, she had suffered a haemorrhage to her vocal cords after singing live on a French radio program. In order to repair the injury, she underwent an incredibly delicate, high-risk medical intervention: vocal cord microsurgery.
Can Lady Gaga actually sing?
Lady Gaga’s live performances prove that she’s an exceptional vocalist. She can really sing and has an incredible voice, but some of her biggest hits don’t fully showcase her talent and that’s why so many people question it.
What is Adele’s vocal range?
three-octavesAdele’s vocals range over three-octaves from note B2 up to note D6. A three-octave vocal range is fairly common among singers.
What voice type is Mariah Carey?
sopranoRegarding her voice type, Carey said that she is an alto, though several critics have described her as a soprano. However, within contemporary forms of music, singers are classified by the style of music they sing. There is currently no authoritative voice classification system within non-classical music.
What singers have a 6 octave range?
As you have probably already noticed there are only two singers which are definitely 6-octave range singers, Dimash Kudaibergen and Mike Patton.
How many octaves can Ed Sheeran sing?
14) Ed Sheeran – Vocal range of 3.00 octaves.
What type of voice does Lady Gaga have?
Mezzo-SopranoLady Gaga’s Singing Voice. Lady Gaga’s vocal range is from F#2 – G5 – C6 or E7 with the most extensive note of 20 sec (in the Abramovic method). Her vocal type is Mezzo-Soprano with 3 octaves and three notes; however, Contralto is a misperception about her.
Is Lady Gaga a soprano?
Lady Gaga is a great example of a mezzo-soprano. Her timbre is feminine, but slightly darker and more sensitive and mature than a typical lyric soprano. Despite her good technique, Gaga rarely enters the upper 5th octave.
Is Lady Gaga a good vocalist?
Positives: A properly trained singer with great technique. Her belts are resonant and supported well, reaching up to G5 in early recordings, and up to F#5 in Do What U Want.
Who wrote shallows Lady Gaga?
Lady GagaMark RonsonAndrew WyattShallow/Composers
What is the hardest pop song to sing?
Here’s our list of 10 hardest karaoke songs to sing8) MONEY by Pink Floyd. … 7) IMAGINE by Ariana Grande. … 6) LOVIN’ YOU by Minnie Riperton. … 5) WITHOUT ME by Eminem. … 4) STONE COLD by Demi Lovato. … 3) BODY AND SOUL by John Green. … 2) B.Y.O.B by System of a Down. … 1) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY by Queen.More items…•
Is Beyonce a soprano?
Knowles has been classified as a Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano because of the strength and power of her singing voice. She has also been classified as a Full or Wagnerian Soprano due to the ease of her performance in alto, mezzo soprano, and soprano ranges.
What voice type is Taylor Swift?
SopranoVocal Type: Light-Lyric Soprano (she does sing in a mezzo tessitura, though). Vocal Range: 2 Octaves and four notes (C#3-G5-G#5).
Which singers have a 5 octave range?
5 Female Singers with the Largest Vocal RangeMariah Carey. With her 5-octave vocal range and her ability to reach notes in the 7th octave vocal range as well just go back, it should come as no surprise that Mariah is the top. … Christina Aguilera. … Hayley Williams (Paramore) … Celine Dion. … Beyoncé
Who sings in a star is born?
Bradley CooperIt’s clear that Cooper fully embraced the role of the country singer. The actor does all the singing himself, and took six months of guitar and piano lessons to prepare for his role. Is Bradley Cooper really playing the guitar in A Star is Born? > Cooper’s vocals are remarkably authentic.
Is Lady Gaga classically trained?
Lady Gaga was born Stefani Germanotta, and grew up playing music and performing in stage shows. As a child in New York, she learned to play classical piano, trained with Christina Aguilera’s vocal coach, and studied music history carefully. … Here’s Gaga performing as an NYU student.


The values enumerated in the Scout Law stay with you for life. But even the most faithful follower of those 12 points needs a reminder from time to time.
That’s why Joel Sampson, who became an Eagle Scout in 1987, printed a small copy of the Scout Law and tacked it to the walls of his cubicle at work.
The list is directly in his field of view — above his office phone and next to his monitor.
“I put it there for a constant reminder of the person I want to be and should be,” Sampson says. “We all fail at times, so it is a continual work in progress.”
What a great reminder to have always in view while you return a call to that pessimistic coworker, reply to emails from unhappy customers or read through those heated posts you saw on social media.
‘A reminder and guide’
Sampson’s Scout Law printout is a lot like Sampson himself: humble and understated.
He doesn’t tell coworkers he’s an Eagle Scout, unless the topic comes up in conversation. But he acts like an Eagle Scout every day, helping others solve their problems without expecting anything in return.
This trend continued when he decided to display the Scout Law at his desk. Sampson simply typed those 12 words into a Word document, hit print and cut it out with scissors.
He didn’t need a frame, fancy font or even a title at the top saying what the words signify. The list means something to him, which was the whole point.
“It serves as a reminder and a guide,” he says. “Unbeknownst to me, it serves as an example to others as well.”
A meeting with his manager
Anyone who visits Sampson at his office at Verifone in Lincoln, Calif., can see the Scout Law on his wall. It’s right where his coworkers sit when they visit his cubicle.
But Sampson wasn’t sure whether anyone had actually looked at the list until one day when his manager stopped by.
“He leaned over me to point at the list,” Sampson says. “Going one by one, he pointed out which ones he was pretty good with and which ones he needed to work on. We all have some we are better at than others.”
The values of the Scout Law aren’t just words Scouts can use. They apply to anyone who wants to be a better person.
That’s why Sampson doesn’t see his Eagle Scout award as the end of a journey.
“Learning these points does not stop at Eagle,” he says. “It is a lifelong journey. The journey to Eagle is the preparation for the lifelong journey to be that person of character and integrity.”
Print your own Scout Law
You could go really simple and just write down the 12 points and post them in your office.
Or you could take Sampson’s approach and copy and paste the list below into a word processor.
Or if you want to go a tiny bit fancier, you’re welcome to print this simple PDF I made.
Share photos of the Scout Law at work
Do you display the Scout Law in your office? Share your photos below. But be sure to make sure there’s no sensitive info in the picture.
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The National Communication Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has filed an official complaint at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) against the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong for allegedly threatening his life.
The MP is said to have threatened to organise thugs to physically assault Sammy Gyamfi on Accra based Asempa FM’s flagship programme dubbed ‘Ekosii sen’ on 4th of August, 2020.
“While speaking in the Twi language on the said programme, Mr. Kennedy Agyapong stated among other things that if our client does proceed with his advocacy on national issues in a particular manner, he shall in a matter of three seconds organise his thugs to beat and/or finish our client mercilessly,” the complaint filed by Sammy Gyamfi’s lawyers said.
Lawyers for Sammy Gyamfi claimed they had found “credible” evidence showing that Kennedy Agyapong had “contracted some thugs to carry out” his threats on their client’s life.
Sammy Gyamfi’s lawyers said they thus “feel compelled to formally write and lodge a complaint against Mr. Kennedy Agyapong” to protect their client’s life.
What prompted Ken Agyapong’s comments?
Ken Agyapong issued the threat in response to Sammy Gyamfi’s claim that violence had marred the voters’ registration exercise in his constituency.
This claim angered Ken Agyapong who insisted it was not true that pockets of violence had been recorded at his constituency since the exercise began.


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Municipal Court is a Shared Court between the Borough of Hopatcong and the Borough of Stanhope. Court is held in the Municipal Building at 111 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, NJ 07843 on most Monday evenings.
- Monday sessions start at 6:00 PM (the 4th Monday of the month court begins at 1:30 PM).
- Violations Bureau Open Daily From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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