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CHICAGO – When faced with adversity, the best way around it is to somehow break into song. That is the feeling behind the Brown Paper Box Co.’s “Positively Present: An Uplifting Cabaret,” running April 7th and 8th at Mary’s Attic in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. The event features company member Kristi Szczepanek as host, and presents song stylings by other company members, including Anna Schutz, plus some special guests. For details and ticket information, click here.
CHICAGO – Walt Disney Studio’s latest animated extravaganza is best viewed as a child’s introduction to the buddy cop movie, since you can’t exactly start a toddler on “Midnight Run” or “Lethal Weapon 2.” But in this case it’s a bunny cop movie.
CHICAGO – In our latest animated edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup, we have 5 Blu-ray and DVD combo packs up for grabs to the highly anticipated home release of “Cars 2” with Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer and other voices!
CHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: DVD, we have 20 DVDs up for grabs to the new documentary “We Believe,” which is narrated by Oscar nominee Gary Sinise!
CHICAGO – If you have yet to jump on the Blu-Ray bandwagon or are new to the HD revolution and have yet to see a Pixar film in 1080P, the new edition of “A Bug’s Life” would be a great place to start. With releases like the great one for “WALL-E” and now this gorgeous transfer for “A Bug’s Life,” Disney/Pixar produces HD video clarity that really must be seen to be believed.


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The hearing addressing a rise in milk prices was adjourned indefinitely as the city government sought more time for the umpteenth time.
An application was filed with the Sindh High Court (SHC), challenging the increase in milk prices - Rs10 per litre - by wholesalers and retailers in Karachi.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Musheer Alam and Justice Imam Bux Blaoch heard the constitutional petition filed by the United Human Rights Commission through its chairman, Rana Faiz-ul Hasan.
He told the judges that the City District Government Karachi has fixed the price of milk per litre at Rs60 but milk sellers in and around the Karachi division are charging Rs70 per litre.
About 500,000 litres are consumed every day which means Karachi’s residents are spending Rs5 million more on milk each day.
Hasan sought a contempt of court application against the city arguing that, despite being served several notices, the city has not filed any comments.
When the application came up for hearing on Friday, the city’s lawyer, Manzoor Ahmed advocate, asked for a few more days to file comments.
The bench allowed the request and put the hearing off until further notice.
The city government and milk sellers have been at odds for several years over the price of milk.
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This is a large body of water and it is quite full and deep in places. We set off from the carpark and paddled about 5klm up the Shoalhaven river into the gorge. Its spectacular. I was targetting Australian Bass and I trolled the banks...More
My husband and I visited here today for a lovely peaceful picnic with kangaroos and native birds (willie wag tails and magpies) coming right up to our picnic blanket. Apart from a few people canoeing the place was practically deserted!
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Decided to drive down to the dam on a recommendation and did we have a good time ! There were wallabies all over the place and although the fish elevator was not in operation it was still worth the drive.
Walk out on the dam to see the Fish Elevator. A local said they spent a bunch of money on an elevator for fish. The idea is fish swim into an elevator box which then lifts the whole shebang to the top of the dam...but...More
The Dam itself is scenic but not especially so. Its a nice drive in good weather if you ignore the roadkill (see below) but once you get there its debatable whether or not this is worth a 40 km round trip from Kangaroo Valley. Its...More
My original aim to go to Kangaroo Valley was to see a wombat in its natural habitat. Driving to Tallowa Dam my wish was fulfilled, but wasn't on the way I wanted to. We found two roadkills. Both times we stopped, hoping, that maybe we...More

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Hilary Duff just released a Best Of collection. Sure, the Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire is only 21. Only five years and some eight hits into the actress’s sputtering side job as a recording artist, this retrospective may be it for the Disneyfied dance-popper and her Gerber glop. So treat it for what it is: a perfect gag gift this holiday season.
But the Best Of Hilary Duff isn’t actually the best gag gift of the season. No, for the pen-ultimate gag gift of 2008, you have to turn to a much earlier (and much more successful) teen-pop act, the New Kids on the Block. A few months ago the Boston quintet released a new album, The Block, and even carried out a stadium tour in support of it. But that’s not the gag gift I mean. Try Merry, Merry Christmas. Originally released in 1989, Sony, in all its wisdom, has reissued this holiday set. It provide endless laughs, from Jordan Knight’s comical falsetto to the factory-made clichÃ©d music and cheesetastic lyrics. Among the baddest of the bad is Donnie Wahlberg, who sings about the original fat daddy. ”Last night I saw Santa Claus,” little Donnie rasps, trying to be the Boss. ”What you got in your great big bag for me? I wonder what he’s got for me.” Turns out, it’s a saxophone! And just wait until he plays it. Oh yeah, it’s that bad.
But if you want to get a real gift for someone special – even if that someone is you – don’t bother with any of the many new or reissued holiday sets. Not just because, as usual, these time-sensitive sets are not worth much time. For example, Kristen Chenoweth’s A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas is too cute and folksy by half, while Sarah Brightman’s Winter Symphony is as laughably pretentious as you’d expect. Ultimately, there are just better options out there. Notice the spate of greatest-hits retrospectives? You can’t shop at Target and miss them – from Christina Aguilera to Enrique Iglesias to, well, the Best of Hilary Duff. The best I’ve heard, though, is Closer – the Best of Sarah McLachlan.
This collection, the Canadian’s first retrospective, makes you appreciate just how remarkably consistent McLachlan has been over her 20-year career. She’s confident in what her sound is, and she has stuck with it. She’s worked alongside the same producer Pierre Marchand since her breakthrough in 1991 – none of the chasing-after-the-latest-production-fad that has tripped up so many others. If you like any McLachlan song, chances are you’ll like almost all of these. Her repertoire can be a bit too uniformly languorous, and I’ve always been far more of a fan of her songs once remixed for the dance floor. But studying this 16-track collection, which includes two new songs, made me a believer after all. She has real skill with songcraft, and her very best songs, which include ”Possession,” ”World on Fire,” ”Sweet Surrender” and ”Stupid,” sound timeless. As consistent as she has been, her songs have actually gotten better as she’s aged. Let’s hope next year’s Christmas present is a set of all-new material to savor.
But you have to look deeper into pop history to find the best true gift to give – or get – this season: the debut album from alternative rock legends R.E.M. Originally released in 1983, Murmur has been reissued as a two-disc 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, with the remastered original album alongside a heretofore unreleased concert from 25 years ago. The set also features essays penned by the album’s producers and former label executives.
Maybe your interest in this band, from the queer-friendly rock hotbed of Athens, Ga., has waxed and waned over the years. But if all these years you just haven’t been much of a fan of the band fronted by now-out Michael Stipe, it’s probably because you haven’t heard this. Peter Buck’s jangly guitars, Mike Mills’ moody bass and Bill Berry’s bluesy drumming are all in top form, and Stipe never sounded better – less whiny, more optimistic. Murmur is all the better for wear because the band resisted – fiercely, it turns out – pressure to include what its producer Mitch Easter calls ”early 1980s audio kitsch,” including guitar solos and first-generation synthesizers. So the new wave-edged Southern rock sound is crisp, and classic, not dated. Stipe, of course, also resisted pressure to create decipherable lyrics, either on paper or in delivery. Good luck making sense of his murmurs, though obviously that’s beside the point. Just chant along ”radio, ray-DEE-o-o” on the set’s most popular single, ”Radio Free Europe.” Or repeatedly cry, ”Did we miss anything?” along with Stipe and the band on the fantastically spastic ”Catapult.”
We missed a lot, it turns out.

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The council voted to conduct an investigation into a public employee. I would like all emails that were sent between council members, the employee, and staff that prompted the investigation, discussed the need for an investigation or discussed concerns over conduct. Also, am requesting copies of performance reports for employee - preceding the long investigation, the council spent months discussing employee evaluation, would like copies of the records that they considered when reviewing. Also, requesting copies of any emails sent from public persons to council members that pertained to the concerns that launched the investigation. This request is for all records that proceeded the vote to launch the investigation that is being funded by the taxpayers.
11/22/2021- Sent NA's to staff and council. AK
1/24/2022- Emailed update that installment now expected 3/10/2022. KK
3/10/2022- Sent first installment via Hightail. Second installment expected 4/7/2022. KK
4/4/2022- Sent second installment. Third installment expected 4/8/2022. KK
4/8/2022- Sent third installment via Hightail. Next installment estimated 4/22/2022. AA
4/22-2022-Sent fourth installment via Hightail. Next installment estimated 5/6/2022. AA
5/6/2022-Sent fifth installment via Hightail, and requested clarification. AA 5/11/2022 - Closed. AA

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Don't let them take your money to fight their wars. Support peace by holding bitcoin.
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VM315829 – Malossi MHR 135 cylinder kit (big bore kit) (barrel Kit). Malossi has taken a blank paper to redesign its project, drawing it up new from the roots, thus renewing and releasing a cylinder that rightfully joins the famous range of MHR cylinder kits. Aluminium replaces cast iron and the reed valve seat has been totally redesigned, a real revolution able to fill the gaps of the original Vespa intake already since 1982 and now equipped with a centre support in order to grant higher stability to the piston ring. Displacement increases to 135cc, where the six ports are the result of the know-how and technology gained during decades of scooter races. Now, for the first time in history, they are fitted on a Vespa cylinder which can reach very high horsepowers 18-23cv and revolutions up to 11.000 rpm. Therefore a totally new edition of the reed-valve block specific for this cylinder is available for either 25mm or 28/30mm carbs. PLEASE NOTE: THESE CYLINDER KITS USE LONG REACH SPARK PLUGS
VP400211 – Polini has long been recognised as one of the major tuning houses in Italy for all thing Scooter, whether Classic or Automatic. Over the years of manufacturing, the cylinders for the Classic range of Vespa’s very few other brands have proved to be as consistent and reliable as Polini. Covering from the PK50 through to the PX200, Polini has a cylinder to suit your Vespa. The prices are well within everyone’s budget for such a good quality item. The range offers all Classic Vespa users the choice of a Polini kit as an alternative to the original cylinder.
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The Transformative Power of Gratitude
How much gratitude do you show?
Many studies have shown a clear correlation between gratitude and increased well-being. This is not only for the individual but for all people involved. The positive psychology movement has embraced these studies. To increase well-being they have begun to incorporate exercises to increase gratitude into the movement. Although in the past psychology neglected gratitude, in recent years a lot of progress has been made in studying this and its positive effects.
But for me this is a rediscovery of what Stoics already knew.
The Power of Stoic Gratitude
For example according to Cicero:
Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues but the parent of all others.
Any one thing in the creation is sufficient to demonstrate a Providence, to a humble and grateful mind. Not to instance great things, the mere possibility of producing milk from grass, cheese from milk, and wool from skins–who formed and planned this? No one, say you. O surprising irreverence and dullness!
-Epictetus, AD c. 55–135, Discourses, Bk 1, ch 16
Moreover, Seneca himself wrote about the giving and receiving of benefits, and the gratitude exhibited by recipients:
He who receives a benefit with gratitude repays the first instalment on his debt.
I would argue that Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations is an expressive and appreciative account of how grateful he is. He expresses this for his friends, teachers, family members and other people around him. He was grateful for the help he received from others. This went towards shaping his character, offering opportunities for his education, and fostering his spiritual development. His Meditations were not intended for publication. Rather they were a spiritual exercise which helped with his self-improvement.
The Effects of Fostering a Sense of Gratitude
So what are the effects of fostering a sense of gratitude? Well, this may sound corny, but it's amazing how one simple, easy, positive action can change so much in a person’s life. One of the things that has had the biggest effect on my life is the realisation of the power of gratitude. Simply giving thanks during my daily reflection. Taking a moment to consider those who have helped me and thinking about those things in my life which I take for granted. If you try this then you’ll get an instant lift which helps to set you up for the rest of the day. What else can you do in a minute or two which has such a positive impact?
A regular commitment to being grateful, can turn into a habit. Once this happens then day to day difficulties can be put into their proper context. Your outlook on life slowly starts to transform. Its a small habit that sometimes you can forget to do it. But its worth the effort. Take a moment now to think about some of the things you’re grateful for. They may include:
- Being alive
- Being married
- Having children
- Your job
- Your capacity for doing good
- Your home
- Your health
- Your friends
- The pleasant memory of loved ones who are no longer alive
- … and so on.
Time is Fleeting
Seneca stressed that time is a fleeting and slippery possession. Every moment of every day we die. This is completely outside of our control. It makes sense to value our time and use it well. One wise use of your time could be to realise that gratitude can be about specific moments too. Those small parts of your day where you had a pleasant experience as you move through the day. A compliment you received, a commute to work where you heard a forgotten, favourite song on the radio, a helpful employee in a shop, or a person who was courteous.
At a macro level, the fact that you’re alive is a miracle. Do something to show your gratitude for this, anything. Be nice to someone, make something, spend time with the people you love, whatever. As we get stuck in our daily routines we often taken life for granted. We find things which don’t match our expectations, and complain about them. But life isn’t perfect all the time. Appreciate this and move on. Look around you, and see what you’ve generously been given. Appreciate it
If you make an effort the list of things to be grateful about can be pages and pages long. I’m sure that you get the principle behind what is being suggested here. Of course, you can still feel worried or upset about a situation you don’t like, but at least it will be put into context and perspective. And you have choices:
- When you feel anger, instead take a moment to reflect on what aspects of that person or relationship you’re thankful for
- When you don’t meet a goal, think about the progress you’ve made and the fact you’ve tried your best
- When you feel ill or unwell, consider that this is only temporary
- When someone you love dies, reflect on the times you’ve had together and why the enjoyment you both felt from the time that you had with them
- When you are criticized be thankful that they have paid enough attention to you to even say something
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them ~ John F. Kennedy
Practising gratitude in your life will need a conscious effort. But if you practice Stoic contemplation already it simply requires that you add a couple of minutes to what you already do. If you keep a journal, you can keep a written account of your reflections. Recognise those people, material and non-material possessions that you enjoy. The hardest part of this is actually getting started. But once you do then you’ll realise that its not all that tough. Once you’re established a gratitude habit, the number of agreeable things happening in your life will rise. Things that you’ve not noticed before will reveal themselves. Your patience will improve, you’ll appreciate life’s smaller pleasures, and your resilience to challenges will increase.
So being grateful affects you as a person. For a start it makes you more positive. And happier. I’ve noticed that it also has a beneficial effect ton my productivity and relationships too. Or course, I’m not without my flaws but being grateful has made me feel better.
I think that its worth a try to see if it can help you too. It may affect you in different ways to me. But adding gratitude into your daily Stoic routines will, over time, affect your life and those around you in a positive way. And there aren’t many activities which are so simple, so easy, which have such a profound impact.
How do you practice gratitude?

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Hamilton Police Investigate the City’s 1st Homicide of 2020
Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit is investigating the city’s 1st homicide of 2020. The victim a 46-year-old male was located at a residence on Harvey Street in Hamilton suffering from life-threatening injuries. The male was later pronounced in the hospital.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, shortly after 11:30 p.m., Hamilton Police were called to a residence on Harvey Street. Once inside, police located a 46-year-old male in medical distress. The male was transported to hospital by Hamilton Paramedics where he later succumbed to his injuries.
At this time, police are not releasing the name of the victim pending next of kin notification.
A police presence is expected in the area this morning as officers continue to process the scene.
The investigation is in the early stages and an update will be provided later today.
If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Richard Wouters by calling 905-546-4921.
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In 1942, Little Golden Books was launched. Among them are several with stereotypes of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
I don't know if this compilation is comprehensive... If something is missing, let me know! Below are the covers of books published from 1948 through 1974. Some observations about the 20 books:
- Two are alphabet books.
- Seven are television shows or movies.
- Four show a non-Native kid (or a rabbit) playing Indian.
- Seven show warbonnets.
- Six show headbands.
- There are 18 Indians shown on these covers (two on the Bugs Bunny one; none on the Roy Rogers and Little Trapper books). Only 2 are female. One of the two females is... umm... Howdy Doody's "Princess." I wonder what words Margaret Wise Brown used in her book? It is possible the Eskimo is female, too. I've assumed it is a male. If I'm wrong, let me know!
Do you have any of these books? Others? What are your observations?
I have Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way by Leonard Marcus. I don't think he mentions any of these in his book.
Here we go...
From reviews at Amazon, I see the book has 52 stories and rhymes. The Indian's is "Little Bear." There's also a Chinese cook named "No Pow Wow."
In "Lazy River Ranch" we read that "Injuns" that were "painted all up with fierce war paint" fought "your grandpa" but "a heap of red men bit the dust."
In "The Poor Wandering Cowboy" there's an Indian who comes riding along: "The Indian said 'How!'" Head over to Golden Gems and read both in their entirety, and others, too.
I for Indian was once commonly done. So was E for Eskimo. Notice all the other items shown on the cover are objects or animals. No G for German, J for Japanese, etc.
This seemingly innocuous use of "Indian" or "Eskimo" dehumanizes and obscures who Native people are. There are over 500 federally recognized tribal nations in the US and Alaska. "I for Indian" suggests that we all wear large feathered headdresses. We don't.
No Indian on the cover, but inside, Dan (shown on cover), meets an "Indian girl." To see her, go to Golden Gems. She looks just like Teggren's Little Bear on the cover of Cowboys and Indians (shown above) except that she is wearing a dress, a necklace, and a bracelet. Like Little Bear, she has blue moccasins and trousers trimmed with red triangles on a white background. Her hair and Little Bear's hair is identical, and so is the feather (white on bottom, red on tip). Her headband is red; his is multi-colored.
The princess is named "Princess Summerfall Winterspring." From his airplane (the "Air-o-doodle") they see a "contraption" (wagon). Princess says "Looks like a medicine man to me." They land to check it out. The "medicine man" is a showman (not an Indian) named Doc Lemon who does magic tricks. The princess has a magic necklace and outshines Doc. He's a sly one and swaps her necklace with one of his that isn't magic. Later when she talks to hers: "Kawa goopa tinka tonka--which way?" it does nothing. They set out to get it back.
Problems? Name of princess; calling showman a medicine man trivializes medicine people who are revered within Native Nations; words princess uses are bogus; stereotype portrayal of princess--no tribe, tipi, fringed clothing.

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Ireland is the most magical place in the world. There are hundreds of reasons why going to Ireland should be on your bucket list but I’m going to give you 10 main reasons why it should be number one.
This one is a no brainer. If you want to party, Ireland is the place to go. Heck, there’s even a holiday celebrated around the world based on Irish drinking. As soon as someone thinks of Ireland, they think of beer and a lot of people want to go there just to party. There are so many things to do in Ireland, but partying is definitely something that the Irish excel at. There’s apparently around 7,500 pubs in the tiny Republic of Ireland.
No matter what kind of partying you like, Ireland has it. There are pubs, clubs and even bars where you can play drinking games. I’ve played flip cup and beer pong inside the bars. I’ve listened to all sorts of music and danced with all sorts of people. The night life in Ireland is comparable to no other country.
Like I just said, I’ve listened to all sorts of music. There’s live music pouring out of every pub and every restaurant. Most pubs will have some live music of some sort while the clubs have DJs. Because Ireland mostly consists of pubs, bands and solo artists are the norm.
At some pubs, it is normal and encouraged for people to bring their instruments and jam with whomever else brought their instruments. They don’t practice. They just play. The Cobblestone in Dublin is a good place to listen to some fiddles and some bagpipes.
By stories I mean folklore and history. It’s crazy how much history Ireland has. It’s interesting to listen to how much turmoil Ireland has been through. The Black Cab Tours in Belfast, Northern Ireland is a good place to learn more about the Protestant/Catholic history.
Fairies, giants and leprechaun stories can be told all around Ireland and you’ll get sucked into the legends. The Giant’s Causeway is one of the most well-known. There is even a pub chain in Canada named after the hero, Fionn MacCool.
Ireland is an island so there are cliffs galore. Each one more breathtaking than the last. You can also get right up close since none of them have fences (to preserve the beauty). No jumping*. Cliffs of Moher is probably the most popular but the Dun Aonghasa on the island of Inishmore is equally as stunning.
Farm animals basically dominate Ireland. Cute sheep, horses and cows are everywhere. I never got tired of looking out of the bus window and seeing more farm animals. There’s also a lot of scruffy dogs roaming around. I’m into these things, but maybe not everyone is.
If farm animals aren’t your thing, don’t fret. There are other animals too, like seals and dolphins. The island of Inishmore is a good place to spot some seals. You can see the famous dolphin named Fungie in the town of Dingle. The town even has a statue to honor him. Fungie has lived there for over 30 years so it is important to head to Dingle right away. Dolphins live till approximately 48 years old.
Who would have thought beaches were so beautiful in Ireland? It might be cold but wouldn’t it be cool to say you went swimming in Ireland? There’s also a legend surrounding one of the beaches. If you go in the water there, you leave a part of your soul behind. You must return to Ireland and dip your toes in the water again to get your soul back. I think the beach is called Inch Beach but I could be mistaken.
Ireland is filled with natural wonders. Almost everywhere you look, you’ll see picture-perfect scenery that’ll make you think “how can anything be so beautiful?” Giant’s Causeway is a scene that is sure to blow your mind. I’m surprised it’s not one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. It looks unreal and is something you don’t want to miss. It comes with history and a legend.
- The Countryside
Rolling hills is something Ireland is known for. You can find millions of pictures of them anytime you search “Ireland” in your google search bar. What if I told you they were more beautiful in person? What if I told you no camera would capture the actual beauty of Ireland’s countryside? Ireland may have the most glorious countrysides in the entire world.
- The Castles
If you want to see castles, Ireland is the place to go. With approximately 30,000 castles and ruins speckled around the small the island, it would be almost impossible to go to Ireland without seeing one. Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s most famous castles. Once you make it to the top of the castle, you can kiss the blarney stone and gain the gift of gab – as legend is told.
- The People
Now for the best part of Ireland – the people. Not only are the accents some of the best accents in the world, the people may also be the most fun to be around. Why do you think Ireland is so famous for drinking and pubs? The Irish make it such a good time. They are so inviting and friendly. Pubs and clubs are filled with the Irish dancing and singing and having a ball. Just watching them is fun, but most will let you do more than just watch. I’ve sang and danced with my fair share of Irish men and women while I was in Ireland. You will be sure to have fun on your trip to Ireland.
If you’ve been to Ireland, what am I missing on my top 10 list of reasons why Ireland should be next on your list?


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September 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bay Area’s Award Winning Hawaiian musicians join forces to raise funds for Maui residents affected by this atrocious inferno and tragedy.
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Essex Park. Try finding that one on the map of grounds in Europe and I bet your efforts at locating it will end in frustration after you have trawled through the English Non Leagues. You see it isn’t on these shores at all. It’s in Denmark, in the city of Randers to be precise and is home to Superliga Randers FC. Quite why it is called such I do not know, but when someone recently asked me I vowed to find out and that is why at 6.30am on a freezing cold Sunday morning I was boarding a Ryanair flight to the even colder area of Denmark known as Jutland. Continue reading
For hundreds of small football clubs across Europe this week sees the start of their cup adventures. A win at this stage in some of the smaller countries and they may get lucky and draw one of the big boys, whilst in England it will be a few more rounds before the 402 teams who will be playing in the Extra-Preliminary round this week will have the chance to play a once in a lifetime game.
My cup adventures, unsurprisingly were going to start in Copenhagen. Many of the teams who enter into the Ekstra Bladet cup are no more than Saturday League teams. Many of the grounds are simply playing fields with a rope around them. However, the rewards for some of the 88 teams are great. A win at this stage and they will go onto the draw with 8 of the Superliga teams (those who finished 5th and below), so this season that includes recent champions AaB and 2004 runners up FC Midtyjlland. Last season regional side Helsingor3000 drew the plum tie when they hosted FC Copenhagen in a game that had to be played during a midweek afternoon as the ground had no floodlights.
Our aim this year was to try and follow the cup in England and Denmark in traditional style. Pick a team and watch them until they get knocked out, then follow the winners. We have tried this before, most recently with Grays Athletic but their subsequent draw away to Carlisle United put pay to our ambitions. Our English starting point is still up for debate in the Fuller household – I want to do Lordswood FC but parental duties may mean I end up at Lincoln Moorlands Railways FC – either way they will have my full support. Continue reading


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When it comes to playing live casino games online, the quality of the casino can make or break the experience. The real casino atmosphere is crucial to a good casino experience, so online casinos invest in technology and set cameras at strategic angles to replicate the atmosphere of a land-based casino. A wide-angle camera captures the action, while a second camera focuses on the dealer and up-close table play. You can also enjoy live chat support and other services from customer support representatives.
While there are many benefits of playing casino games online, one major advantage is the convenience. Live dealers are available at some online casinos, making for an authentic experience. You can chat with the dealers and view their gestures in real time. Live games are available in only a few US casinos. However, if you are looking for the ultimate online gambling experience, live dealers may be the best option for you. If you want to enjoy the full experience of a live dealer, try playing blackjack, roulette or baccarat with live dealers.
Live dealer games can be played in multiple tables. Blackjack, for example, comes in many varieties and is a classic casino game. Most casinos have a seven-seat blackjack table, although some offer side bets and insurance to add excitement to the game. Roulette, too, is an old favorite in casinos and can be played online just like offline. There are a few tips and tricks for playing live casino games online, which are important for newbies.
Live casino games are becoming more popular online, thanks to the advent of new technology. A few years ago, the most popular online casinos offered basic 8-bit card playing formats. These days, you can find casino games that combine convenience and the look of a real casino. These games are already becoming very popular. This growth in technology has made casino games more exciting and immersive. The future of live casino games will be exciting, too. So make sure you play your favorite games online!
Live casinos have an edge over their traditional counterparts. The dealers are the key element that controls the flow of each game. They must set a welcoming atmosphere and be able to handle the pressure. To be a successful dealer, a live dealer must be well-spoken and have a positive personality. Furthermore, live dealers must be able to handle pressure, since vast sums of money change hands in every game. If you’re not comfortable handling the pressure, you might want to consider playing in an online casino.
Live casino games are available in various languages. They are also offered in different variations and include side bets. You can choose from European, American, VIP, Immersive, and Double Ball Roulette. Blackjack players can choose from Pre-Decision and VIP versions. There are many other games to choose from, so make sure to check out the games first! There’s nothing worse than winning big and then losing even more. Choose your favorite game and enjoy it.

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With support from the V.I. Council on the Arts, The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts (CMCArts) is excited to announce its upcoming artist in residence Kendal Henry (from February 10-19th) for his third visit to St. Croix to engage the community around the issue of revitalization, and the power of art to transform culture. Mr. Henry is one of the world's leading public art consultants and currently manages NYC’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs’ Percent for Art Program.
During CMCArts’ Second Thursday on February 11th from 5:30-7:30pm, Kendal will give a talk on public art and introduce the collaborative project “Invisible Heritage: Identity Memory and Our Towns,” that he is working on with local curator Monica Marin. This project asks artists and writers to approach the topic critically by bringing to light some of the histories that have been made invisible or marginalized. Artists will draw inspiration from the rich African Diasporic Vernacular traditions of the VI as seen in the built heritage, music (Quelbe, Cariso), dance (Bamboulah), storytelling and other art forms. This project will culminate in a show at CMCArts on April 20th as part of the Literary Festival.
Friday, February 12th at 10 am at CMCArts Kendal will meet with local artists, policy makers and Senator Jackson to offer his expertise on a bill that Senator Myron D. Jackson has drafted to enact a one percent art fund locally. That evening on Friday, February 12th from 5:30-7:30 at CMCArts, Clean Sweep of Frederiksted will host an evening of living stories where presenters Wayne “Bully” Petersen and Eugene “Doc” Petersen will tell stories in the Anansi tradition and a panel of Elders will share their personal accounts of growing up in Frederiksted.
The following day on Saturday February 13th from 3-5pm Frandelle Gerard (CHANT) will lead a walking tour of Frederiksted that highlights the historic “Free Gut” community and the families and business that were located there. Historian George Tyson will also share insight that he has compiled from the St. Croix African Roots Database documenting the stories of the families from St. Croix living during the period of Danish rule (1734-1917). These oral histories as well as archival material will provide the back bone for this community project.
During his week-long residency Kendal will meet with University of the Virgin Islands and Good Hope Country Day School students to share his latest work from around the world. He will also conduct studio visits with artists La Vaughn Belle, Gerville Larsen, Mike Walsh and others who are creating work as part of the project.
“Art has the power to transform culture – it can change neighbourhoods and people,” said Kendal Henry. He is a Crucian native, who left the island in 1985 after graduating from John H. Woodsen Junior High school. Kendal Henry is an artist and curator specializing in public art for over twenty-five years. He illustrates that public art can be used as a tool for social engagement, civic pride and economic development through the projects and programs he’s initiated in the US, Europe, Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia and the Caribbean. Kendal believes that the most successful public artworks start with the question, “What is the artwork to achieve?” and takes into account the audience and surrounding environment in the creation of that artwork. He’s currently the Director of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program and an adjunct professor at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.


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Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by the irritation of the joints. Individuals experience great pains and stiffness plus they can even become incapable of getting around and of performing the simplest movements. Arthritis can take many forms and its causes are not yet clear. Patients must view a physician by all means in order to get an satisfactory joint disease treatment. This disease is a chronic one, so it doesn’t go on holiday completely.
One can live with it his or hers entire life and the point of arthritis treatments is to offer alleviation also to alleviate the symptoms. Besides approved drugs for arthritis there are also natural treatments that patients can try. Taking manufactured pills for the complete life is not at all a nice perspective; this is why many people try natural remedies. Arthritis treatments based upon herbs and essential oils include, Lavender and rosemary essential oil – They have a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and they provide comfort if massaged on the painful areas.
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This has been followed by monoclonal antibodies such as abatacept, rituximab and tocilizumab. They are very effective agents. These agents target the pathology of the disease rather than the symptoms and can lead to effective control of the disease. Biological agents are conventionally combined with methotrexate or leflunomide. Biologics are usually given by injection. While some may be self-injected twice a week at monthly intervals, others need to be infused.
Dr. Clohisy and his colleagues are experts in hip arthritis. A diagnostic assessment will likely include the following: Preservative, resurfacing and joint replacement service will prescribe the type of treatment appropriate for your particular type of arthritis and other factors, including your General health status, your age and your personal preferences. Non-surgical treatment of hip arthritis may include any of the following: Lifestyle changes may also help reduce the symptoms of hip arthritis.
To reduce inflammation, your dog must eat grass-fed animals, not breeding animals and grain-fed animals. And if that’s not possible, you must add Omega-3 fatty acids to balance the fat in her diet. You can do this by adding fish or phytoplankton but not fish oil – most fish oils become rancid and may increase inflammation in your dog. Free radicals are tiny but dangerous substances that accumulate because of metabolism, inflammation and environmental factors such as pollution.
There are several forms of exercise that are suitable for dogs with arthritis. Weight management is essential in canine arthritis. Excess adipose tissue secretes hormones that promote pain. If appropriate, a weight reduction program should be established and closely monitored for all arthritis animals. Various forms of medication can be used to reduce pain for arthritic dogs. NSAIDs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most commonly used classes of medications for arthritis pain. NSAIDs include drugs such as Rimadyl®, Etogesic®, Deramaxx® and Metacam® to name a few. Other non-NSAID analgesics include tramadol, buprenorphine, fentanyl® and gabapentin.
Mustard essential oil – 200 grams have to be combined with 10 grams of camphor and left in a bottle, in direct sunshine, before the camphor dissolves. The mixture should be massaged on the afflicted area daily. Celery – It contains 25 potent substances and this causes it to be an efficient weapon against arthritis. It can be used in many ways and one of the easiest is to incorporate it in your daily diet. That is it is organic or cooked because it has the same properties. During arthritis crises it is also recommended to drink three cups a day of an infusion made of celery plant seeds.
Although there are several treatment options for people with RA, the therapy is often associated with serious adverse effects and is ineffective in a large part of the patient population. Dr. Pham directs his team in the study of other treatment options, targeting the inflammation that underlies the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Interfering with RNARNA Interference RNAi is a relatively new technique for preventing DNA that encodes specific genes from being transcribed and translated into proteins.
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The currently approved dose is 1000 mg administered intravenously over 3-4 hours with two doses given at 2-week intervals. Patients receive intravenous corticosteroids 30 minutes before each infusion. The optimal time for re-administration is not yet clear. Some have offered treatment every 6 months, while others expect a return of symptoms to be redone. 500 mg doses have also been studied and appear to have similar clinical efficacy in patients who have not responded to DMARDs.
Use the lowest possible dose of glucocorticoids as quickly as possible, whenever possible; to minimize bone loss. – Consume an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D, either in the diet or by taking supplements. See “Patient Education: Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Health Beyond the Essence.” • Use drugs that can reduce bone loss, including that caused by glucocorticoids. See
Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs called tumor necrosis factor TNF inhibitors. It works by blocking the activity of TNF, a substance in the body that causes swelling and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis. AnakinraBrand s: KineretAnakinra is used alone or in combination with other medicines to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Anakinra is in a class of medications called interleukin antagonists.
Etanercept, adalimumab, infliximab, certolizumab pegol, and golimumab, known as anti-TNF or TNF, which target other molecules than TNF, generally used in people with arthritis poorly controlled by methotrexate. Unlike DMARDs, which may take a month or more before starting to work, biologics tend to work quickly, within two weeks for some medications and four to six weeks for others. in combination with other DMARDs eg, methotrexate, NSAIDs and / or glucocorticoids steroids.
Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are examples of “inflammatory arthritis”, also described as autoimmune arthritis. This occurs when the immune system generates internal inflammation to get rid of perceived threats such as an infection or allergy and mistakenly causes joint erosion and sometimes damage. to the organs. These forms of arthritis are especially important to treat as early as possible because tissue lesions can be difficult to reverse once they have settled.
Please refer to the full prescribing information and the Medication Guide, including serious side effects, for more important safety information. From natural remedies to disease modifying medications and surgery, discover the treatment options for your child. Learn tips to help your child navigate the medical events related to juvenile arthritis. Continued efforts to improve the treatment, outcomes and quality of life of children with rheumatic diseases.
It is important to note that RA itself is a risk factor for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Other malignancies have been observed in patients treated with anti-TNF. There appears to be an increase in non-malignant skin cancer basal and squamous cells in patients receiving these agents. A regular dermatological evaluation is recommended for any suspicious strain quickly assessed. administration of TNF inhibitors in patients with previous malignancy should be discussed with the patient and their oncologist to assess the potential risk and benefits.
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Several factors can increase the risk of psoriatic arthritis, including: 32 The severity of psoriatic arthritis is reflected not only in the accumulation of joint injuries, but also in increased mortality. . Patients with psoriatic arthritis are at increased risk of death with a standardized mortality rate of 1.62 which means that 62% more deaths occur in people with psoriatic arthritis than in the pediatric population. general population.
To rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Olive oil rich in antioxidants is a basic element of the Mediterranean diet. Oranges, grapefruit and limes are rich in vitamin C. Research shows that getting the right amount of vitamin C helps prevent inflammatory arthritis and maintain healthy joints for people with vitamin C osteoarthritis.
Garlic is an excellent herbal remedy for treating symptoms related to arthritis. It is one of the oldest home remedies used to treat arthritis when consumed orally or applied to the affected area to strengthen the joints. Its many health benefits outweigh the rare minor side effects caused by its consumption such as bad breath. Garlic can certainly be incorporated as a dietary supplement in the appropriate dosages to relieve the pain and inflammation caused by people affected by arthritis.
Meloxicam is part of a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs. It works by preventing the production of a substance that causes pain, fever and inflammation. MethotrexateBrand s: Rheumatrex, TrexallMethotrexate is used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis that can not be controlled by certain other medicines. Methylprednisolone OralBrand Name s Medrol, MeproloneMethylprednisolone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands.
It is not known if ACTEMRA is safe and effective in children with PJIA / AJIS less than 2 years of age or in children with PIJA or JIAI. ACTEMRA changes the way your immune system works. This can make you more likely to get infections or aggravate a current infection. Some people have serious infections when taking ACTEMRA, including tuberculosis TB, and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can spread throughout the body.Rheumatoid Arthritis Head Symptoms

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There's a saying:"Pretty woman has thousand flaws, an ugly woman has only one."
in my experience girls are girls. because they are ugly/fat doesnt mean they are better in any other way than an attractive girl. some people say that because they're hot they feel entitled or better than everyone else.. but what no one says is that fat/ugly girls are jealous, insecure and angry at everyone more attractive and less fat than them.
but.. no girl will ever love you as much as a fat girl you give attention to
also! new challenge to everyone in this thread! post a hotter girl than "duckface"

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by Elizabeth Stoddard
The latest from writer/director Lorene Scafaria (Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist) is a joyous comedy about a woman in mourning. In The Meddler, widow Marnie (Susan Sarandon) tries to stay busy in her new locale of Los Angeles — the Grove, specifically — so she can’t dwell on the loss of her husband. She repeatedly calls or texts her filmmaker daughter Lori (Rose Byrne) and drops by unannounced.
Marnie strikes up friendships with Lori’s acquaintances, gifting an iPad at a baby shower for one (Lucy Punch) and financing the wedding celebration for another (Cecily Strong, SNL). She volunteers to drive her favorite Apple Store employee (Jerrod Carmichael, The Carmichael Show) to night classes, cares for a random hospital patient, and accidentally walks on to a movie set — where she meets retired cop, Zipper (J.K. Simmons). Marnie cares for others, in a disruptive sort of way.
Scafaria based the story on her own mother’s situation, with a large amount of fictionalization thrown in. Marnie wants to be helpful; with Sarandon’s layered performance and the director’s obvious affection for her subject, the character never comes off as a dingbat or flighty. The audience can laugh at the situations Marnie gets herself into — or talks herself into, or volunteers herself into — but the character is given much depth. We see that it is difficult for her to talk to men her age, especially if flirting is involved. She still carries her late husband’s license around.
Pervasive through The Meddler, lightened though it may be by Marnie’s foibles and unwelcome advice, is her feeling of being left behind. The camera dwells on an empty chair at a family dinner, and Marnie is reticent to decide on the text for a tombstone while other family members have moved on to other stages of grief. She sings along to Beyonce’s “I Was Here” every time she’s in the car, as a reminder to herself and an exhibit to the viewer that she wants to make a mark.
Sarandon as Marnie is most exquisite in her moments of silence, as her facial gestures speak to her sadness, her loneliness, or a happy discovery. Byrne and Sarandon as mother and daughter share a believable rapport in their depiction of a mother’s love that is slightly chafing. Scafaria’s script places one of the largest laughs in the film in the same scene as one of the most emotional moments between the two actresses, and it just works. Indeed, everything works in The Meddler; the glee of Marnie’s adventure in Los Angeles is balanced by her journey through her grief. The film serves as a showcase for Sarandon’s talent and a display of a director’s love for her mother.
The Meddler opens in Austin on Friday, May 13 at Regal Arbor.


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Book discussion: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
We all experience change in our lives, but how we anticipate it, react to it, and adapt to it varies greatly.
In this episode we’ll share a discussion on the book Who Moved My Cheese?, a fable that follows the moves of 2 mice and 2 “littlepeople” as they make big life decisions in response to change.
Points Discussed in this Episode
- How do we instinctively react to change?
- How our experiences impact our reaction to change as we get older or more mature
- Which character we relate to the most in the book
- Being able to help someone to the extent that they want to be helped
- What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
- When you change your beliefs, you change your actions, and therefore you change the way you behave
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Sep 16, 2020
Slow-moving Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores, Ala., life-threatening flooding foretasted
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This year's hurricane season is on pace to be the most active of all time, so it's no wonder that the tropics remain very busy.
The National Hurricane Center now sees four named storms and seven active systems in the Atlantic storm basin.
Hurricane Sally made landfall around Gulf Shores, Alabama around on Wednesday around 6 a.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Emergency in areas from Tallahassee, Florida to Mobile Bay, Alabama. Several Tornado Warnings were also issued.
The strength of the storm isn't the main concern. Sally is only moving at 3 miles per hour. That slow movement means it is going to drop an incredible amount of rain for an extended period of time. Historic and life-threatening flooding is likely.
Couple that with any significant wind speed, and you have a recipe for major damage.
ABC News' Rob Marciano is in Pensacola, Fla. where they're getting hammered with rain. The National Hurricane Center warns Sally could bring "historic life-threatening flash flooding through Wednesday."
#HurricaneSally is hammering us in #Pensacola right now... center nearing official landfall in #GulfShores #Cat2 pic.twitter.com/pDEUcOjj2O— Rob Marciano (@RobMarciano) September 16, 2020
3am Wed Update on #Sally Now strengthening to a CAT 2 and approaching landfall along the AL/ FL line. It will bring us rain Thursday & Friday #TropicalUpdate #alwx #flwx pic.twitter.com/JFbA3pB004— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? (@BigweatherABC11) September 16, 2020
Life-threatening storm surge from Hurricane #Sally is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Okaloosa/Walton County Line in the Florida Panhandle. Highest inundation expected along the Alabama coast, including Mobile Bay. https://t.co/IGqyxeC0LO pic.twitter.com/YAIwVflMBb— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 15, 2020
Sally is expected to bring extremely dangerous and life-threatening storm surge. Storm surge warnings have been issued from Port Fourchon in Louisiana to the Mississippi/Alabama border.
Sally is the earliest "S" storm in recorded history.
Sally is just one of four named storms under observation right now. Paulette, Teddy, and Vicky are the others.
Hurricane Teddy is now a Category 2 hurricane. It is also projected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm Thursday and Category 4 by Friday. The good news is, Teddy is expected to stay out to sea.
Tropical Storm Vicky formed Monday west of the Cabo Verde Islands. It is not expected to cause a serious impact and will be short-lived.
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Since we are still dealing with COVID-19 during hurricane season your hurricane kit might look a little different this year.
Out in the Atlantic, Hurricane Paulette is moving northeast. The eye of Paulette moved over Bermuda on Monday morning.
After hitting Bermuda, the storm is expected to turn north and stay away from the United States. Swells from Paulette are expected to impact parts of the Leeward Islands, the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, Bermuda and the southeastern United States.
A tropical wave off Africa's west coast has a 50% chance of development over the next 5 days. Another wave in the Gulf has a 20% chance of development in the same time period. A non-tropical wave over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean has a 20% chance of forming.
The next storm to become a tropical storm will be named Wilfred, the final name before moving on to the Greek alphabet. Here's what happens if we run out of names.
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The last time that happened was 2005--which is the current record holder for the most active hurricane season ever.
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Top Dem Schumer ‘spoke like a FASCIST or Nazi’ by threatening Trump over Supreme Court pick, Mark Levin says
RADIO host Mark Levin accused Sen Chuck Schumer of speaking "like a fascist" when he made comments about Donald Trump filling Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat.
Levin, who once worked in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, slammed the Senate Minority Leader's comments as unconstitutional.
"What the president is doing is traditional and constitutional," Levin said during Monday's edition of The Mark Levin Show.
"Chuck Schumer said that if Donald Trump - who is the president for four years - nominates someone to the Supreme Court while he's the sitting president, and the Republican Senate - while they have the majority - vote to confirm a justice to the Supreme Court - everything is on the table," Levin said.
"Does the Constitution give the Senate - let alone one senator - the power to put everything on the table?" he continued.
The host went on to say Schumer's comments "are the words of a fascist, of a Brownshirt, of a totalitarian."4Trump has said he will nominate a replacement to fill Justice Ginsburg's seat by the end of the weekCredit: AP:Associated Press 4Congressional Democrats have demanded the Supreme Court seat not be filled until after the electionCredit: AP:Associated Press
He also said that Democrats want to create conditions that undermine the Constitution and give them permanent control of the United States government.
Schumer's comments come after several Democratic lawmakers said they would "pack the courts" if Joe Biden wins the 2020 election, meaning they would expand the number of seats on the nation's highest court.
It's unclear if Biden is in favor of packing the court. However, in a statement given after Justice Ginsburg's death, Biden did say that a successor should only be chosen by whoever wins the 2020 election.
"The voters should pick a president, and that president should select a successor to Justice Ginsburg," Biden said.
"This was the position that the Republican Senate took in 2016, when there were nearly nine months before the election," he said. "That is the position the United States Senate must take now, when the election is less than two months away."
"We are talking about the Constitution and the Supreme Court. That institution should not be subject to politics," he added.
Still, Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, have said that they plan to move ahead with filling Justice Ginsburg's seat.Most read in NewsWarningGUNNED DOWNCops release grim footage showing officer shoot autistic boy, 13, ELEVEN timesTERRIFYING ATTACKSick moment man 'kicks & punches female metro rider more than 20 times'RAPE HELLSchoolgirl, 16, ‘gang-raped, killed and dumped to slowly die on building site’PEDO'S PASSENGERSEVERYONE on Epstein flight logs 'to be named "sparking panic" among pals'BreakingFIGHTING TALKTrump urges UN to ‘hold China accountable’ for global covid spread'GO AHEAD'Donald Trump dares Pelosi to try to impeach him AGAIN over Supreme Court pick
During a Monday rally in Ohio, Trump said that he plans to nominate a replacement by the end of the week.
"We're looking at five incredible jurists ... women that are extraordinary in every way," he said.
"I mean, honestly, it could be any one of them, and we're going to be announcing it on Friday or Saturday."


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text: Turns out that Pine Siskins like blueberries, who knew? Last fall when we purchased a Quaking Aspen tree from Kordell's Produce & Nursery to add shade and perching spots for the birds, we also purchased some other plants. In addition to six Kinnikinnick plants to be used for ground cover, Jeanette specifically wanted two blueberry bushes. I think she had visions of fresh blueberries every morning to add to our granola. We have been keeping a close watch as the little green berries grew in size and started to turn color. A day or so ago she announced to me that the birds were eating her blueberries! The question was which birds, I had not noticed any birds on the plants. This morning that all changed when we discovered a mixed flock of Pine Siskins and House Finches feeding on the blueberries. Not only is sitting still good for the birds, as I reported yesterday, planting blueberries is I guess also good for the birds.

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Dinosaurs are moving onto International Drive, big time.
Extreme Dinosaurs: The Exhibition, featuring skeletons and full-size animatronic versions of the prehistoric animals, is scheduled to open Oct. 12. The attraction will include creatures that represent millions of years and from around the globe, said Neil Tamboline, senior manager of production.
They will range from the yangchuanosaurus — a meat-eater from China — to the familiar tyrannosaurus rex. Plus, there will be a baby T-rex with feathers.
"There are some paleontologists who believe that all dinosaurs had feathers," Tamboline said.
The figures will do more than bird impressions.
"He blinks, he breathes. His tail wags," Tamboline said. They will also scream and shout, he said.
"This will be a very loud exhibit," he said.
The animatronic figures have been in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, for the last two years. Being reassembled in Orlando, their pieces are glued together, stitched up and coated, then receive paint touch-ups. The finished products are "scientifically accurate," Tambourine said.
One educational component will be found on signs explaining what type of dinosaur each figure is, along with where they lived and a pronunciation guide.
"Extreme Dinosaurs: The Exhibition presents many of those encounters that we've all been fascinated with, whether it's been in movies, books, graphic novels or classic comics," said Teresa White, curator. "We're going to see who fights who and what special physical features may have given an advantage to the winner."
Grown-ups might learn more dino facts than younger visitors, Tamboline said.
"The kids know all the dinosaurs," he said. "The parents have no idea."
Also in the attraction will be some fossils — horns, teeth, poo — and a sand pit to encourage junior paleontologists to dig in.
The exhibit is scheduled to be in Orlando for a year. It is presented by Atlanta-based Premier Exhibitions, which also has the neighboring attraction called Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Extreme Dinosaurs will fill 9,000 square feet of exhibition space. Among the previous tenants in the building, located near the intersection of I-Drive and Carrier Drive, was an attraction based on the "CSI" television series.
Admission will be $16.95 ($11.95 for ages 4 to 12).
Changes to the structure include moving the entrance to the back side of the building. The side that faces International Drive will have a 20-foot-tall, 54-foot-long dinosaur trolling the former parking lot. It will be both billboard and photo op.
"We love nothing more than selfies with dinosaurs," Tamboline said.
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| May 19, 2012
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This is our fourth time hosting this great weekly forum of the best of medical and health blogging — as submitted by anyone who wants to participate — and we're bursting with gratitude for the organizers, Get Better Health, MedPage Today, and of course Val and Gene.
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Why do pilots turn on Engine 2 first?
Engine number 2 is started first because it’s on the opposite side of the air bridge. When starting with external air or power it is normal to start Engine number 1 because it is further away from the carts.
How does a turboprop engine start?
Turboprop engines are usually fixed turbine or free turbine. The propeller is connected to the engine directly in a fixed turbine, resulting in the propeller being turned as the engine starts. On smaller turbine engines, the starter is an electric motor that turns the engine through electrical power.
Do jet engines push or pull?
The engine sucks air in the front, compresses it, adds fuel which burns, expands and is blown out of the back, producing thrust and pushing the plane along. The engine is attached by pylon to the aircraft. So in the action of pushing the engine, we’re going to pull the aircraft through the sky.
Are any Boeing 737 Max still flying?
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When was the first Boeing 737 engine tested?
The first full CFM56-7BE type design engine completed ground testing in January 2010, and overall completed 390 hours of ground testing, says the Franco-U.S. engine maker. In addition, the upgraded CFM completed a 60-hour certification flight test program in May on GE’s modified 747 flying testbed in Victorville, Calif.
What was the original noise level of the Boeing 737?
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The sole powerplant for all 737’s after the -200 is the CFM-56. The core is produced by General Electric and is virtually identical to the F101 as used in the Rockwell B-1.


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If your goal is to learn or improve your Spanish – and if enjoying the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica sounds appealing – this program is for you! We offer you the chance to study in a quiet and tropical classroom, surrounded by beautiful gardens, where you can learn and practice your Spanish. Our courses are customized according to your needs. For this reason, you’ll take a short examination to help us know what level you need to start with. To give you very personal attention. our classes are either individual or in small groups.
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Testing out the turf at M&T Bank Stadium, where he is expected to lead Loyola Blakefield against arch-rval Calvert Hall on Thanksgiving morning, Loyola quarterback Mike Fafaul competed in the Toyota Challenge on Sunday, at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens/Cleveland Browns NFL game.
Still recovering from the hit he took a week ago at Spalding, Fafaul was held out of Loyola’s 34-31 loss to Valley Forge Military Academy, on Saturday. In the challenge, he hit teammate Jimmy Holder with a 52 yard toss to defeat Arundel’s Nick Rosati.
“I felt great throwing today,” said the Loyola senior. ” I didn;t have any pain at all.”
Fafaul’s status for Loyola’s next game, Friday at Caesar Rodney (DE), remains uncertain, but he is expected to be ready to go when the Dons host McDonogh in their MIAA A Conference opener in two weeks.
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Every year technology takes cars to yet another level. The year 2017 is no different. When it comes to driving fast, the pros have tested some awesome sports cars and these are the fastest out there. While these cars hit speeds over 200 MPH. The odds that a consumer will ever legally hit these speeds is near impossible.
Even illegally, it is not likely to happen. With many companies backing off on both horsepower and overall engine size, these companies are forging deeply into power and size.
Here are the top fastest cars in the world:
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- Ferrari LaFerrari (217 mph)
- McLaren’s P1 (217 MPH)
- Jaguar XJ220 (217 mph)
- Aston Martin One-77 (220 mph)
- McLaren F1 (241 mph)
- Koenigsegg CCR (242 mph)
- SSC Ultimate Aero (256 mph)
- Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (268 mph)
- Bugatti Chiron (261+ mph)
- Hennessey Venom GT (270 mph)
Ferrari LaFerrari (217 mph)
This driver oriented car matches the speed of the P1, but does it with a responsive V12 hybrid. Some have questioned how the hybrid system works because combined with the electric and the gas powered engine is the KERS system.
This uses the kinetics of the engine to produce more power than would normally be produced from the same input forces.
Rather confusing for those that do not build and service vehicles of this type, it is best to simply know that 12 cylinders in this Ferrari drop 950 horsepower in the palm of the drivers hand, allowing the 217 to be reached easily and effortlessly.
McLaren’s P1 (217 MPH)
A lot of effort has gone into making the P1 both a powerhouse and a pleasure to drive. Many a driver has gone out and gotten a powerful, fast car and found that day to day driving is not so much a pleasure as a cumbersome task.
Some of these listed cars are a real effort to drive, especially limited to the slower highways and daily grind traffic. Just the knowledge that your car “can” do over 200 MPH is a mild conciliation when you have to literally hold the car back every second of a twenty minute traffic jam.
The P1 is a great compromise. The top speed…217. However, much has been done for both the passengers and driver to add a level of comfort that matches many luxury cars.
Damping down the inertia of hard banked turns and bring the driver up a few inches from the floor gives the drive more freedom to move about while driving. Easing the drastic seating angles that high performance cars are known for has also given the passenger move of a riding experience than staring at a strip of the sky from back and down.
Jaguar XJ220 (217 mph)
Looking back over the years and comparing Jaguar now to those of the past, it is like looking at two different cars groups. From the fun and fancy MG’s of the past to the XJ220.
Deep cuts in the side body styling for both efficiency and style holds mysterious shadows of the power within this car. What Jaguar has done is completely modify their approach to speed.
Rather than go with the 12 cylinder engine that restricted drivers to a special license and produced a steady power stream, Jaguar backed down to the six cylinder V6 and then added a turbocharger to each side.
Those changes put the power into a greater control zone, allowing the mid to top range of each gears cycle to feed off its own power. That puts a more reflexive feel into the drivers seat and allows a V6 to push the 220 speed range.
Aston Martin One-77 (220 mph)
First things first, this is a hypercar. The 220 speed is amazing for a car with a hybrid engine. Hypercar concepts have a hybrid engine, plus the construction is made from composites and lighter materials.
Despite the efforts to fill the hypercar category, Aston Martin used the lighter weight to achieve higher speeds than they have ever gotten before. A fun car with a slight bend toward a greener future. Aston Martin will never fail to impress and never fail to be in the top level of sports cars.
McLaren F1 (241 mph)
McLaren of Formula fame is nearing the end of their novelty phase and getting new fans based on the power and speed of the vehicles and not just dragging Formula 1 fans along. For those that scoff at the 240 top speed range of these vehicles comparing them the 270’s and 260’s of other companies, they should drive this car only once.
Driving assists are in place and control is pretty easy, but some of the little add-ons that other companies use to eliminate the inertia and g-forces have been toned down in the F1. The idea is to give the driver a realistic feel and keep the driver aware of the power under the hood. Driving the F1, the driver knows every MPH that the F1 is pushing out.
Koenigsegg CCR (242 mph)
The Bugatti family and this car vied heavily for some top speed records. The 240 speed is impressive due to the fact that car only sports a 4.7 liter engine. Memory serves that the first mass production 5 liter car, the Mustang got nowhere near this speed. Just goes to show you what better emissions controls and greater tuning on the gas/air mixture can do for a vehicle.
This is a car that most people can drive and control very well. There are plenty of passive controls that help keep the driver from pushing too hard too quick, while still allowing for a massive burst of speed when the driver gets on the pedal. It is a generally strong and fun vehicle.
SSC Ultimate Aero (256 mph)
Yes, Shelby is in the list. It easily and smoothly reaches the 240 range and then can be pushed midway into the 250 range. While it bears the name Shelby, this is a fairly new company and not a Shelby of the Carroll Shelby line. The car has the streamline look of Ferrari and the feel and response of a race car.
It should be noted that all of the driving aids that are in most high powered cars are not present in the Shelby. That means the accelerator is a direct response mechanism and an inexperienced driver should never attempt to drive this car.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (268 mph)
This is the currently listed Guinness record holder. The car has been recorded at just under 270 MPH, for the fastest car record and at 254 for the fastest open top record.
Beyond holding both of those records, this is simply a thing of beauty. Modifications on the prototype took it from 1000 to 1200 horsepower and that extra kick out of the 16 cylinder engine.
Although the price tag of $1.7 million dollars might run some people off, there is also the special license that a driver must maintain to drive a car with more than ten cylinders. Bugatti, now owned by Volkswagen is embracing the car market with fervor. It will be exciting to see what next year brings.
This car is gorgeous, powerful and the interior has promised a few gadgets that no other car has seen according to the company. For a powerhouse, this is going to be a beautiful, comfortable vehicle.
Bugatti Chiron (261+ mph)
Yes, in production for anyone to buy is the Bugatti Chiron. While they have not hit the market yet, this is a car that anyone can own within the next year or so. Well, as long as that person has two and a half million dollars.
An estimate by a well known car insurance company of $1800 per month to insure this vehicle. That means, that for the price of the insurance on the car, you could own 3-8 cheaper cars.
Either way, the test was made with the base, unmodified Chiron and it hit and held 261 miles per hour safely on a flat road.
The driver made a brief burst of acceleration before backing down, but no record was made of the true top speed. Five hundred of these will be released at that price and the company has stated that they will see how the sales go and modify their sales scheme over time.
Hennessey Venom GT (270 mph)
This is a monster. More than 1200 horsepower push this 7 liter engines to the brink of madness. This car is still up for debate about whether it is a production car or not because it is hand built and not currently in the active sales market.
The official speed of 270 is not considered an actual record due to the circumstances of the test, but this car actually did achieve this speed according to all those that were there.
There were no special safety precautions made. Simply one man, in a standard car, seat belt in place pushing this monster to 270 MPH. The first time this speed was achieved was on a steel track in Nevada with a man strapped to a rocket.
It is something that is truly amazing and should NEVER be tried by anyone that is not a trained professional on a closed track.[td_smart_list_end]
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Richard Russo can be a great writer, as "
For anyone who really enjoyed "Straight Man", this collection of stories is great. Those who have little interest in aged professors with no REAL problems whining are better advised to stay away from this book. I definitely fall into the latter category.
In terms of the stories, I thought the title piece would have made a better novella or novel than a short story. The problem is that the tale of the nun is told second-hand when allowing the reader to actually read her story would better allow us to experience the story and to be moved by it as her classmates and professor were. The constraints of the short story do not allow me to get involved with Sister Ursula, so that I never really care about her.
"The Farther You Go", "Buoyancy", and "Poison" all follow along the similar line of an older married guy in a stale marriage on an island in
Most of Russo's writing is good as usual, but one sentence from "Joyride" is one of the worst I have ever seen in print. It reads: "My throat constricted with the knowledge of who I was and what." Try reading that aloud; the "and what" makes no sense at the end of a sentence. "What" at the end almost implies a question, not a statement. At the very least, to end with "what" sounds incomplete, like there should be more there. The better sentence would have been "who and what I was". I can't believe an editor didn't correct that sentence; it's positively awful.
Anyway, except for "Linwood Hart" and "Joyride" (which has its moments), this collection of short stories holds little interest for those not experiencing a mid-life crisis. This attempt to cash in on the success of "


I have a local scene with local imagery, hillshade and a DEM with basic vector data on top. When it is exported to PDF, it rasterizes the vector data into the background image. This makes it difficult to work with other programs (e.g. illustrator) and just looks bad. Is there anyway to keep vector data as vector when exporting local scenes?