Collaborate On Genre Bending B4NGER
B4NGER sees Gentle Bones’ soulful vocals merge effortlessly with MYRNE’s future bass and house groove. To create a genuinely unique record that serves as another reminder that these two Singaporeans are at the top of their game. As if their 2nd single together wasn’t enough, Gentle Bones and MYRNE have announced that they will be releasing a full collaborative album in 2018 and had this to say.
“We both spend a lot of time alone when we write and produce individually and coming together on this record, Manfred and I wanted to capture this solitude in song. I feel that creating this song allowed me to find comfort in self-doubt, a peculiar catharsis.”
“’B4NGER’ with Joel started with just the piano line. I came up with something happy and syncopated because we spent a day listening to old ragtime and nu-disco. He started humming these amazing, sad hooks and I knew we had it – a banger. We’re both very introspective in our writing, but here we had something very personal placed on an open stage. This cemented my favorite song we’ve written yet – everything sounds extremely human, yet still retaining electronic formality.”
Only last month, MYRNE embarked on his first ever tour throughout the USA, covering an impressive 11 stops including a second date in LA that doubled up as a SOLA label showcase. As fans experienced the power of ‘B4NGER’ first hand.
Meanwhile, Gentle Bones had a summer to remember, making his rounds in Asia, selling out shows in Singapore and Malaysia, and performing at big festivals in Hong Kong (Clockenflap) and South Korea (Asia Song Festival), establishing himself as one of the fastest growing Asian talents in the globe right now
With both artists consistently pushing the boundaries of shaping and bending a new wave of Asian pop music in tandem. With an official music video in the making to support this infectious single. Be sure to keep updated on both Gentle Bones and MYRNE by following their socials.
About Gentle Bones:
Gentle Bones has progressively made sonic steps forward from the acoustic, multi-layered pop vocals that made his name to his sprawling future pop songs with 80’s reverb, beats, bass and infectious hooks. Keeping in tradition, his upcoming EP is a collaboration with prolific producer MYRNE and will see him shift towards a different soundscape.
Over the past few years, MYRNE has enjoyed support from both tastemakers and curators alike for his smooth brand of R&B, future pop, and main stage energy. Together, they both share the same desire to create sonically adventurous and unabashedly honest music. With this approach in mind, the upcoming EP aims to inspire a whole generation. Casting caution to the wind and carve their path, promoting individuality, uniqueness, and change.
Gentle Bones has been making waves in Asia, being featured in the inaugural Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list. Selling out shows in Singapore and Malaysia, and performing at major events in Hong Kong (Clockenflap Festival) and Korea (Asia Song Festival).
A smooth blend of R&B, future pop, and main stage energy, MYRNE has enjoyed support from both tastemakers and curators alike – with headliners among the likes of RL Grime, Diplo, Baauer, Porter Robinson not hesitating to play his songs to thousands. His music has also made waves on air regularly finding their way into Beats 1 and Annie Nightingale’s BBCR1 podcasts.


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A decade ago, online gambling was a novelty. While legislatures now fully understand the phenomenon, there are still rogue operators who find ways to operate. The government is catching up to the online gambling industry and is preparing to enforce existing laws. But rogue operators have a way of operating, even as third-party services review casinos. These services take a cut of the conversions. To avoid this, make sure to check the Regulatory framework, Game options, and deposit methods. Also, look for Cool-off periods.
Regulatory frameworks for online gambling companies should be risk-based and provide operators with the necessary tools and resources to reduce risk. This includes combating money laundering and protecting themselves from costly fines issued by regulators. A compliance specialist should be contacted to review your operations. They will be able to help you determine which regulatory frameworks are most appropriate for your business. Below are some of the key considerations to make when selecting an online gambling company.
Many deposit methods are available for online gambling, from bank wire transfers to cryptocurrencies. While bank wire transfers have many advantages, it can also take several days to process withdrawals. Credit cards are also accepted on most platforms, and while credit card deposits are instant, withdrawals can take a few days. Other deposit methods include e-wallets and prepaid accounts. E-wallets are a convenient way to make online payments and are considered safer because they use 128-bit SSL encryption.
In the UK, the government recently implemented a lockdown on gambling venues and sports betting centres. While this created massive traffic for online casinos, it also increased the number of gamblers. The Cooling Off period is a period when all money flowing from the bank is blocked from being used to fund gambling. While this is not an ideal situation for gamblers with problem gambling, it is a useful way to avoid further damage to one’s financial situation.
With so many legalized gambling venues, it is important to recognize the potential for addiction when engaging in online gambling. Gambling addiction is similar to alcohol and drug addiction, with withdrawal symptoms and cravings. While research on the subject is limited, it is estimated that up to two million Americans are addicted to gambling, and nearly twenty percent report that their problem with gambling interferes with their work and social lives. However, there are ways to limit the effects of online gambling addiction and prevent it from destroying your life.

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Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Pasuya Yao has not had much luck since he was nominated by the party at the end of May. Several opinion polls showed that the efforts made by the journalist-turned-lawmaker to seek public support have been in vain no matter how hard he has tried.
A survey released by an online media outlet in mid-July showed Yao winning support from 11% of the polled only. Independent incumbent Ko Wen-je had 38% and opposition KMT nominee Ting Shou-chung polled at 27%. The survey also found next to no support for Yao from people aged between 20 and 29.

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In the past year alone, we've had sessions on Emeralds (Mimi Paul), Valse Fantaisie (John Clifford) and Prodigal Son (Yvonne Mounsey). This is a fascinating and invaluable record, especially for those of us who grew up with these ballets when Verdy, Farrell, et al., were creating and dancing them. It's ballet history, but, more than that, a tribute to the way that choreography and performance art is passed on from one generation of dancers to another.
I hope the entire series becomes available in book form.
-- George Jackson writes about a session at which Suzanne Farrell works on Meditation with Elisabeth Holowchuk and Michael Cook.
-- Mary Cargill gives us an inside look at Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow coaching NYCB's Janie Taylor and Tyler Angle in the pas de deux from Act II of Midsummer Night's Dream. (Balanchine choroegraphed this pas de deux for Verdy and Ludlow.)
There are several repetitions of the duet on Day 2. .... Holowchuk had seemed hesitant on the first day but now moves with confidence and asks questions about counts. ... The big lift continues to need work and Farrell tells Holowchuk that she should turn herself into "a projectile" for it. This passage begins to soar.
Michael Popkin's interview with NYCB principal Maria Kowroski is not part of the Balanchine series. However, Popkin encourages the thoughtful and articulare Kowroski to share with us the processes by which she develops -- and continues to develop -- her most important roles.
"Let yourself be moved," Verdy told Taylor several times, and as Taylor relaxed, the work grew more private and hushed.

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Not long ago, while drinking an amaretto sour at South on Main, I was asked by a colleague, "Can I see your tattoo?" It's on my right ankle.
"Sure," I said, a tad embarrassed about the dark mass of star-like shapes there, initially constructed to cover up a fairy on a moon (terrible, in both concept and execution). "It's not done yet."
"Would it be too presumptuous of me to suggest an artist?" she asked.
"Not at all," I said, glad to have some guidance from a local, new as I am to the area.
"I know this girl in Sherwood," she said. "The studio is a little hard to find, but it's so worth it."
And then she showed me Katie McGowan's Instagram account (@katietattoos). I was enamored with the adorable renderings of My Little Pony and Bambi. I was astounded by her black-and-white portraits. One art deco piece reminded me of stained glass windows I had seen in century-old buildings. For the first time in my life, I wanted a tattoo not because I was young and it sounded like a great idea or because I needed a cover-up after my great idea had gone sour, but because this was truly art that I would want on my body.
I came across a picture of Katie on the account: pouty lips painted bright red, blond bangs cut straight across her forehead, long hair cascading down her back. Tortoise-shell glasses and, yes, tattoos of all sizes and colors up and down her arms. And the frame around the pic? It read: "Ink Master Season 6 premieres June 23rd."
I was floored. My husband and I had just returned to Arkansas after living in Italy for four years. Without access to American cable, we had to work hard to stream any television shows we wanted to watch, the episodes frequently stopping and restarting due to the slow Italian Internet. But no matter our difficulties, we always, always streamed Spike TV's "Ink Master." Hosted by Dave Navarro (guitarist from '80s alt-rock band Jane's Addiction), "Ink Master" entertained us with the antics of its mostly male cast of tattoo artists and the courage of the human canvasses, who willingly offered up the use of their bodies for the competition with very little say in what would be permanently inked there.
A female "Ink Master" contestant working in my own backyard? I had found my tattoo artist.
Just as my colleague had warned me, Black Cobra Tattoos is a little difficult to reach. With no easy exit off U.S. Highway 67-167 to get directly to the shop, I had to drive one road past the shop's location and then circle back, consciously making sure I didn't accidentally end up back on the highway headed south. Located beside a Fish 'n Stuff, which proudly displayed a sign identifying it as an "Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza REGISTRATION SITE," Black Cobra was rather unremarkable from the outside. But once inside, it looked like a Gen Xer's dream. An especially striking painting of a stack of stuffed animals was flanked by portraits of Princess Leia and a Storm Trooper. Framed articles about the shop's owner from Inked and other magazines intermingled with drawings of nudes and skulls and plaques recognizing outstanding achievements in tattoo artistry. The two flat-screen televisions positioned in high corners played "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" while speed metal music blared over the speakers.
The first person to greet me was a man with dark hair shaved on both sides and earlobes extended with large-gauge plugs. He had Bat Boy (of Weekly World News fame) and Jason (from "Friday the 13th") tattooed on his right shoulder. This was Kyle Arkansas, the shop's manager and resident body piercer. He told me Katie "might be the funnest person I've ever worked with at any job. Definitely the most positive person I've ever worked with at any job." In fact, he couldn't say enough about Katie; according to Kyle, she's got the "best personality of anyone in the tattoo shop," and that "when she was gone to 'Ink Master,' it was weird not having her laugh here."
I saw Katie sitting in her station — the first one after the entryway. Her tool cart was festooned with stickers, one with a quote from the Dalai Lama: "Compassion is the radicalism of our time." She wore her signature glasses, her blond hair piled on top of her head. With her Morrissey T-shirt, navy blue jeans and black Keds, she looked like a friend I might've had in high school. She was working on a man at the moment, her tattoo gun surprisingly quiet — not the noisy dental-drill buzz I remembered from the last two times I had my ankle worked on. She smiled at me but went straight back to work, concentrating deeply on her client's right shoulder.
I couldn't help but notice that Katie was the only woman working in the shop, but that's no surprise in this industry — and it's one of the reasons I'm so fascinated by her. It occurred to me that in all the tattoo shops I've been in (admittedly, only three or four), I'd never seen a female tattoo artist. On "Ink Master," none of the judges are female, and only 19 of the 95 contestants over six seasons of the show have been female. I recently decided I'd like to know what the industry standard was, but when I Googled "number of female tattoo artists," I was frustratingly presented with the likes of "10 Female Tattoo Artists We Have a Crush On" and "Top 25 Hottest Female Tattoo Artists."
Katie's outlook on being a woman in a male-dominated industry, however, is just as positive as Kyle suggested. "I like working with guys," she told me. "I really like working with these guys, specifically, at Black Cobra. I feel like I couldn't imagine working in a job where I wasn't competing against a bunch of men. I really like doing that. I like proving myself."
"You gotta be a little bit of a goofball to work at a tattoo shop," she went on. But how exactly did Katie, who as a little girl wanted to be a doctor, end up here?
"I've always been interested in art," she explained. "I used to draw cartoon characters from my favorite TV shows when I was younger. And then when I got older I started drawing portraits of my friends in high school, and in college. I've always had an interest in art, and I walked into a tattoo shop in Conway, which is where I'm from, and as soon as I walked in I was like, 'OK. This is what I need to do. I want to be an artist and make money — hopefully.' "
I went on to find out that she attended Hendrix College and grew up on Timberlane — a street adjacent to my own current residence on Fernwood.
"I took some art there," she said of her college career, "but my major was Spanish. I wanted to be a Spanish teacher. And I still love foreign languages now, but as I was getting older, I definitely realized I did not want to be a teacher. I just felt like that was too controlling of an environment. Being an artist is a little bit more — it's a little freer. I can wear whatever I want, I can do and say whatever I want. ... I went for three years, and then finally dropped out because I was apprenticing and needed to put 100 percent into that, and it was really hard going to school fulltime and working fulltime. I kinda had to choose one or the other, and I chose tattooing."
Like many people I know, I had also wanted to drop out of college, but my mom had persuaded me, in no uncertain terms, that that would not be OK. What did Katie's parents say?
"They feel like I'm in a good spot now, but initially they were definitely bummed about it. And I think that they probably still hope that I might go back to college someday and finish that last year ... but I'm sure that I won't." Katie laughed with that unforgettable cackle. "I'm busy."
Busy she is. She just got back from her two months away filming "Ink Master." Here at the shop, at this time of year, she's booked four to six weeks in advance. But it's easy to see why she's so busy: Her personality is the epitome of bubbly. Her laugh is infectious. And her art is, well, astounding. When the man she had been working on for four hours got up and looked in the mirror, he said, "When I think of tattoos, this is not what I think of. This is art."
I agreed with him. It was colorful and sharp and perfectly suited to him. It was easy to see why "Ink Master" picked her. Matt O'Baugh, the shop's owner and her competitor on the show, confirmed it. O'Baugh was the one to first try out for Ink Master, back in Season 3. He got a "long way" in the process but ultimately didn't make it. When the producers called him back for Season 4 tryouts, he figured he was a shoo-in, but that turned out to be a no-go as well. This year, for Season 6, his wife encouraged him to go down to Austin, Texas, to try out again with Katie. The casting folks, he said, really liked her immediately. "She's sassy," he explained.
While they tried out in October of last year, it wasn't until January of this year that they found out they had "10 days to get our shit together and haul ass," as O'Baugh put it. And while they can't comment on the competition itself, Matt sings Katie's praises. "She was the one person there who pushed her style the entire time," he said. "She was the person who did her thing."
Her thing, Katie said, is "girly-traditional. Or girly neo-traditional." Translated to those of us out of the loop, we're talking bright colors, strong shapes — an almost pop aesthetic. Katie finds people tend to have particular reasons for getting tattoos, and she works to incorporate those reasons into her art. "Usually, if I can dig a little bit deeper and find a detail about why the person's getting the tattoo," she said, "then that might influence the drawing. That might make it more special for them if I can add a little something that seems like I was paying attention."
She has one approach, in particular — real pictures rendered in geometric shapes— that makes my jaw drop. Lately, she's applied it mostly to animals. "The fox one was the first one I did," she said, "and that was a design made by a graphic designer. A girl had seen it, loved it, and wanted to get it tattooed. And after that I was like, 'I feel like I could probably do my own version of that.' Like, figure out how to create it in Photoshop and tattoo it. But with people's pets. I've got a couple people [now] that are wanting to get their dogs tattooed in that style. I've done a few cats since then, too. I think it's really cool. It's an interesting way to get a portrait of your animal. I think they're fun. I'd like that to be kind of one of my niches or whatever, [to have] people come to me and get tattooed specifically."
After her season of "Ink Master" airs, I bet people will do exactly that. In the past, "Ink Master" contestants have tended to be known more for their personalities than their talent. Not so with Katie and Matt's season, Matt assured me. "This is a way more talented group than any of the previous seasons," he said. "This time it's more about the talent than the drama. The first two or three people that went home were really talented." Does that mean Katie and Matt made it past the first three eliminations? He wouldn't say. Damned confidentiality agreements.
The sixth season of "Ink Master" starts June 23 on Spike TV at 8 p.m.


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I agree with the earlier review regarding this hotel. A lovely old building that has unfortunately seen better days. If only the owners could spend money doing up the bedrooms this grand old lady would really shine. The common areas are good but the bedrooms are very poor indeed - the hotel could never gain another star while the bedrooms are in such a poor state.
There is a lovel old fashioned lift that adds a lot of atmosphere to the hotel and the staff were helpful but not outstandingly so. Our bedroom didn't have hot water and we moved very quickly to another room of equal (I'm afraid!) poor quality. it is a shame as this could be a really lovely hotel if money was spent on it.
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Large radius and small arc is an eternal measurement problem. What method is most accurate to measure has become an equation with no solution for millennia in the industry. Today, we will study the following questions to see if there is really no solution.
1. What is called a large radius and small arc?
As shown in the figure above, when the arc length is less than 1/4 of the circumference C, we collectively refer to it as a large radius small arc. When the arc length is much smaller than the radius, for example, the arc length is equal to 1/32 of the circumference, the small arc must be measured Determine the radius R, this measurement process will produce a huge radius deviation.
2. How much uncertainty is in the measurement of large radius and small arc?
As shown in the figure above, to detect an arc with only 15° and a radius of R10, use OMM to measure 5 points to construct the arc output radius. At this time, only one point position is misaligned between the red point and the green point, but the test result is Great deviation.
Let us give another practical case. Assuming that the arc angle less than 1/4 of the circumference (<90°) is 66°, the theoretical diameter is 2.10+0.08/-0.03.
The first state:
Assume that the center of the circle has no offset. The upper limit 2.18 and the lower limit 2.07 are respectively marked through the theoretical circle center. At this time, the positive deviation of the radius of the arc is 0.04, and the negative deviation is -0.015. In other words, assuming that the center of the circle does not deviate in actual measurement, the measurement tolerance zone can fluctuate within the range of 0.04+0.015=0.055. This deviation can be fully satisfied by the equipment in theory.
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However, in actual measurement activities, the center of the circle will definitely be deviated. By making the angle bisector, assuming that there is no deviation at both ends of the arc, the radius deviation on the angle average line is the largest at this time. In this way, 2.18 and 2.07 circles are made respectively through the two ends of the arc, and we find that passing through the angle average line The positive deviation of is 0.003, and the negative deviation is -0.007.
This shows that if the circle changes within the range of 2.10+0.08/-0.03 and there is no change at both ends of the arc, the maximum deviation allowed on the angular average line can only be controlled within the range of +0.003/-0.007, and In actual measurement, the points at both ends of the arc, the points on the angular average line, and the points on any other positions of the arc will change to varying degrees. We assume that these points are all within the range of 0.005+0.005/-0.005, although This variation is very close to the limit accuracy of the measuring equipment, but the arc formed by all the variation points must have a large deviation.
As shown in the above figure, all test points are within μ level deviation, but the diameter of the circle has exceeded +/-0.05, which fully shows that the measurement of large radius and small arc is inaccurate. It is not a problem with the measuring equipment, but the large radius is small. The characteristics of the arc limit it is not qualified for accurate measurement.
Similar to the measurement of large radius and small arc, the most ideal tolerance setting method should be based on the actual assembly requirements of the part, and convert it to the line profile with reference.
For example, in the above case, assuming that the actual assembly requirement is that the allowable deviation of each point of the arc is +0.04/-0.015, then the tolerance accumulation of the reference datum is excluded, and the line profile degree is 0.055U0.04, which is relative to the device μ level The variation of this kind of tolerance can be accurately controlled.
3. Why are these arcs required to be controlled in current design drawings?
Because for special-shaped parts, under the market demand of higher and higher assembly tolerance matching requirements, the cooperation between arcs and arcs is very frequent. Design drawings are inevitable and need to control the arc size, and the current drawing designers design Levels are uneven, especially under the premise of a lack of understanding of GD&T, designers tend to visualize the idea of dimensioning, ignoring the actual fit tolerance requirements between parts.
4. At present, what measurement methods can solve the relatively accurate measurement of large radius and small arc?
(1) By referring to the reference coordinate system of the part, offset the points with equal intervals and measure at fixed points;
It can ensure that each point has a fixed coordinate to ensure the consistency of the measurement;
When the reference coordinate is unstable, or the vertical and horizontal distance relative to the reference coordinate is relatively large, it will cause the specified point to deviate from the actual range of the arc, or the specified point does not cover 80% of the actual arc of the arc. , This will produce huge deviations.
(2) In the image measuring instrument, refer to the datum coordinate system, translate the datum origin to the theoretical center of the arc, and then switch the rectangular coordinate XYZ to the polar coordinate RθZ, and then take multiple points at any position of the arc and select the radius The worst value deviating from the theoretical radius is regarded as the final measured value;
Regardless of the accumulation of benchmark deviations, this method can accurately measure the radius deviation of the arc;
This method requires frequent switching of the coordinate system and manual or semi-automatic picking of points visually, which is inefficient, and is only suitable for engineering development testing and verification, and not suitable for process testing.
(3) If the edges tangent to the arc are all straight edges, you can directly use the intersection of the two straight edges as the origin of the coordinate, and then offset the points with equal intervals to measure at fixed points; while fixing the points, always ensure that all points The X or Y coordinate must not be 0, so as to ensure that the point falls within the arc range to the greatest extent.
This method eliminates the cumulative error of the reference coordinate system and the linear distance tolerance relative to the reference coordinate system.
When the straightness of the two straight sides connected with the arc is poor, and the ends are deformed, the length of the line directly affects the accurate measurement of the arc.
The solution is to define the starting position of the line through the reference coordinate system, to ensure the consistency of the measured line segment, and to maximize the stability of the test point on the arc.
(4) The tangent arc function is automatically constructed through the straight line and the straight line of the KEYENCE one-key measuring device, and the arc radius is directly read;


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Quite a charming community that bustles during the summer months with access by land or by water.
Wonderful old time charm and quintessential New Hampshire vibes have been welcoming visitors bringing generations of families over the years.
Found these youngsters hanging around down by the docks.
On the north end of Main Street
a piano sits just waiting
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a summers day
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The UK techno artist details tips on how to build a live set.
'The Hi-Tech Mission. The Remixes' is scheduled for December 15 release.
The 180-minute set was recorded at Freerotation 2017.
The Italian sister to Movement Detroit will return to Torino from October 25-31.
Dockyard Festival takes place during ADE on Saturday October 21.
Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Planetary Assault Systems (Live), Ben Sims, Dax J, and Etapp Kyle will kick off the series on April 30.
The Minneapolis native is going on European tour in celebration of 20 years of HUSH.
Take a walk through one of the most important events on the Dutch festival circuit.
'Vibrations' LP is scheduled for June 3 release via Tresor Records.
The Black Madonna, Honey Soundsystem and Axel Boman have been added to the event taking place just outside London, on September 2-5.
The one-dayer will take place across four stages at Ruigenhoekse Polder in Utrecht, Holland, on May 21.
The one-dayer will take place at Ruigenhoekse Polder in Utrecht, Holland, on May 21.
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From the world’s top DJs to the swarms of Anjunabeats fans, everyone’s tuning in to UK musical phenomenon Mat Zo. Dropping yet another banging track off the Texas based Air Up There label, Mat Zo teamed up with American pair Tritonal and Cristina Soto for this insanely dope remix of Lifted. Certainly quite the promotion for Tritonal’s first single off their upcoming album Piercing The Quiet, Mat Zo once again turns water into wine.
Having a mother who’s an esteemed violinist and a famous painter for a father, Matan Zohar was clearly born with a predisposition for artistry. Having taught himself the guitar at just eight years of age, it’s no wonder the prodigy is tremendously multi-talented. Not content to confine his sound to just one genre, Mat has also produced some very techy progressive sounds such as What’s Left In My Snorty, as well as the politically charged tech-electro banger We’re Not Going To Take This Anymore with Tyler Michaud.


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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger accepted a judge’s findings Friday and said U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified to run for reelection.
A group of voters filed a complaint with Raffensperger’s office saying that Greene should be barred from running for reelection under a seldom-invoked provision of the 14th Amendment having to do with insurrection. Georgia Administrative Law Judge Charles Beaudrot last month held a hearing on the matter and found that Green was eligible/ineligible.
He then sent his findings to Raffensperger, who was responsible for making the final decision.
It was an awkward position to be in for the secretary of state who drew the ire of former President Donald Trump after he resisted pressure to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia.
Greene has been a staunch Trump ally and has won his endorsement for her reelection bid while continuing to spread unproven claims about the 2020 election being “stolen.” Raffensperger, meanwhile, has consistently defended the integrity of the election in Georgia, but is facing a tough primary challenge from Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Jody Hice.
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The Togus VA Medical Center and National Cemetery, located within the towns of Augusta and Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, was once the former Eastern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Founded in 1866, it is the oldest veteran's facility in the country. It is presently home to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center. The center consists of a medical complex with historic and modern residential, hospital, and support buildings, along with two historic national cemeteries, in a landscaped setting. The site is approximately 506 acres and is characterized by heavily wooded areas, hilly terrain to the west and a flat valley at the east, creeks, ponds, and curving roads. The historic buildings constructed between 1869 and 1960 consist of well-designed examples of popular Victorian and Art Deco styles executed in brick and stone, with a few wood-frame examples. The site reflects the evolution of veterans' care from the long-term, domiciliary model provided to Civil War veterans to the short-term, rehabilitative model emphasized by the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) following its establishment in 1930 and the transition of Togus in 1943 to a neuropsychiatric facility. The district has significance in the area of social history for its early federal expression of social welfare which created and maintained a core value associated with the American people: caring for the soldiers who defended the country during wartime.
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Operation Smile conducts free medical campaign
By Petra - Dec 15,2012 - Last updated at Dec 15,2012
AMMAN — Operation Smile Jordan (OSJ) recently conducted a free medical campaign at Prince Hussein Hospital in Ain Al Basha.
During the campaign, OSJ provided medical treatment to children from Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Pakistan suffering from congenital malformations and burns.
OSJ medical teams performed around 80 surgeries during the campaign.
Local and international medical teams, brought together by Operation Smile Jordan (OSJ), will work side by side next month in a new mission targeting children suffering from cleft lips, cleft palates and burns.
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday sent a cable to Saudi King Abdullah Ben Abdul Aziz congratulating him on the fourth anniversary of his accession to the throne.
Zeena Bishtawi is a Jordanian graduate in business administration, who works for a bank in the capital. But last week she hung up her office suit and donned a surgical gown, mask, cap and socks for Operation Smile.
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Whether you're looking to host a panel discussion or a wedding reception, DC has a number of unique spaces for group events
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is an iconic, landmark property in the heart of DC.
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In a constant effort to make its products better, OnePlus has been consistently doling out software updates for its two flagship phones — the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, ever since it launched them. Among all the updates, the camera has remained a constant focus for the company and it doesn't seem as if its done quite yet. A new report suggests that OnePlus is working on bringing even more features and added functionality to the cameras on the OnePlus 7 Pro, especially for the wide-angle and telephoto cameras.
In an interview with GSMArena, Zake Zhang, Image Product Manager at OnePlus shared some its plans for future software updates for the OnePlus 7 Pro (Review). Zhang conformed that his team is working on bringing the Nightscape shooting mode to the secondary cameras too. Nightscape is OnePlus' version of Google's Night Sight, which captures a series of frames and combines them into one image, in order to achieve better details and brightness when shooting in low-light.
Currently, this feature is only available for the primary 48-megapixel sensor, which limits is use. However, soon you'll be able to use this for the other cameras too. Zhang didn't specify if the 7 Pro's wide-angle and telephoto camera will get it or if it will just be the former. He also confirmed that video recording will be coming to the wide-angle and telephoto cameras too, which is another area where the 7 Pro was lacking, compared to the competition.
In other OnePlus news, the Screen Recorder feature in OxygenOS is about to get some new features in v2.2. AndroidPolice reports that this new version of the app, possibly originating from the recent Android Q beta 3 release, adds a way to choose the recording framerate and an option to hide the floating widget when recording is on. The framerate options include 60fps, 30fps, 24fps, and 15fps. One thing to note is that if you do enable the ‘Hide floating widget' option, the only way to stop recording is from the notification shade. The new version is said to be compatible with older phones too such as the OnePlus 6T and the OnePlus 5T. You can download the app from APK Mirror and side-load it, if you have any one of the recent OnePlus phones.
OnePlus recently rolled out OxygenOS 9.5.10 for the 7 Pro and OxygenOS 9.5.7 for the 7, with a hotfix for a bug and some camera improvements respectively. It seems like there are plenty more updates scheduled from the company before the year is up.
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Ghee Rice Recipe – A rice preparation (as the name suggests) from South India, which calls for a few ingredients such as whole spices, nuts and dry fruits, chilies and birista (fried onions) and of course ghee, is ghee rice. As such ghee rice recipe is very easy simple and but when served it looks elaborate and absolutely aromatic. It can be served with any dal or gravy of your choice. I served it with dal makhani and it tasted absolutely delish. In this post, you can find the step by step pictures and a quick video showing how to make ghee rice?
Rice: I prefer to use delightful basmati rice for ghee rice recipes. You can use the other variety of rice. Use the non-sticky variety of rice, so that the grains remain separated after cooking. Aged basmati rice will make better ghee rice.
Ghee: Ghee is the most important flavoring agent in the ghee rice recipe. Use the best quality ghee to make healthy and flavorsome ghee rice.
Spices: I have used bay leaf, mace, star anise, cinnamon and cloves to flavor ghee rice. You can also use cardamom (green/black or both), peppers etc.
Dry fruits and nuts: Cashew nuts and raisins are used in the ghee rice recipe.
Other ingredients: Green chilies, birista (fried rice) are also used along with water and salt to taste.
Ghee rice should have every grain of rice separated. It should be properly flavored. The following points should be kept in mind to make the best ghee rice recipe.
Ghee rice can be served with korma, gravy or dal of your choice.
1.This recipe serves 4-6 persons.
2.In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of ghee.
3.Add in 8 cashews (kaju) and 8 raisins (kishmish).
4.Cook for 30 seconds till the raisins puff up.
5.Take out and keep aside for now.
6.In the same ghee add 1 bay leaf (tej patta).
7.Next add in 1 strand of mace (javitri).
8.Also add 1 star anise (chakra phool).
9.Next ½ inch of cinnamon (dal chini) goes in.
10.Add in 3 cloves (laung).
11.Cook the whole spices till aromatic.
12.Add 3 broken green chilies. Cook for a minute.
13.Add in 1 cup soaked rice.
14.Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently.
15.Next goes in salt to taste.
16.Add in 2 cups of water.
17.Cook on high flame for 2 minutes. Thereafter cook on 15-20 minutes on low flame or till the water is totally absorbed and the rice is cooked.
18.Add in ¼ cup of birista (fried rice).
19.Also add the fried cashews and raisins.
20.Mix everything gently.
21.Serve hot. Bon appetite.
PREP TIME 5 minutes + 30 minutes soaking time
COOK TIME 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes + 30 minutes passive time
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Summer is all about tender coconuts and mangoes. Mangoes are delicious and mouth watering. When it comes to popsicles it becomes more tempting and attractive. Tender coconut and mangoes are a great combination. With no added condensed milk or sugar these popsicles are so yummy. Natural foods are always out of the world. Popsicles are so easy to make just blend it, fill in the moulds and refrigerate in freezer for 8 hours and its done. Homemade popsicles with fresh mangoes and tender coconut is heavenly. No preservatives, no chemicals and no sugars involved but full of natural goodness. Check out the easy steps and do try it!
PREP TIME : 15 minutes
REFRIGERATION TIME : 8 hours
CUISINE : International
COURSE : Dessert
YIELD : 6 kulfis
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED :
Tender coconut – 1
Tender coconut water – 60 ml (1/2 glass)
Ripened mango (any mango) – 1
Scoop out tender coconut pulp.
In a small mixer jar add the pulp and add little tender coconut water.
Blend it to a fine thick paste .
Fill the kulfi mould with the tender coconut paste using a spoon.
Fill in half of each mould or full with tender coconut pulp.
Remove the skin and take a cup of chopped mangoes.
Using the same mixer jar blend mangoes to a fine paste.
Now top the kulfi mould with mango pulp over the tender coconut pulp.
Fill up till the rim and close it.
Refrigerate in freezer for 8 hours.
Later take the mould and dip the bottom portion of mould in a bowl of water.
Now slowly turn the kulfi stick holder in one direction to loosen it.
Finally take out the kulfis.
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The Royal Emblem In Commemoration of the Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty King's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 5th December B.E. 2554 (2011)
The Thais, most historians believe, began migrating from southern China in the early part of the Christian era. At first they formed a number of city-states in the northern part of what is present-day Thailand, in places like Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, but these were never strong enough to exert much influence outside the immediate region.
Thailand is situated in the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland, Thailand covers an area of 514,000 square kilometers. It is bordered by Laos to the Northeast, Myanmar to the North and West, Cambodia to the East, and Malaysia to the South.
The story of Her Majesty’s championship of the rural poor and her patronage and promotion of traditional handicrafts dates back virtually to the beginning of the reign, and underscores the essential concept of monarchy as interpreted and practiced by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.
“Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace,” the royal residence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth monarch of Thailand’s Royal House of Chakri, is unique in that it is an experimental site for His Majesty’s Royal Chitralada Projects in such fields as agriculture, forestry, and small-scale industries.
On June 9, 1996, citizens of Thailand celebrated the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Royal Thai Government, the Thai people, and friends around the world have organized year-long to commemorate this joyful and auspicious event. Having reigned for half a century, His Majesty is the longest-reigning Thai monarch.

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All you need to know for a great Fiordland road trip
Fiordland National Park attracts visitors around the world who want to truly get lost in nature. Fiordland is a World Heritage site and encompasses 4,868 square miles, providing plenty of space for you to roam and explore to your heart’s content. Entrance to the park is free, and there are a number of camping sites to choose from along your journey, making it a fantastic choice for a road trip with your family or friends. Whether you plan to stay in the park for 3 days or 3 weeks, you should definitely consider adding the following activities to your Fiordland itinerary!
Visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves
For a once in a lifetime experience, visit Lake Te Anau for a guided boat tour and entry to the Glowworm Caves. Your guide will share the history and geographical facts about the caves as they lead you through the breathtaking underground maze full of limestone passageways and whirlpools. Deep within the cave, the guide will give you the chance to see a hidden nook that is filled with thousands of glowworms, which you can find nowhere else in the world.
Cruise around Milford Sound
This spectacular destination is one of the only fjords in the world that is easily accessible by road! Even the drive to Milford Sound is incredible, as the Milford Highway offers diverse scenery that shifts from pastures to mountainous areas to forests along your trip. Once you arrive at Milford Sound, take a guided cruise with a naturalist to get close to the numerous waterfalls that surround the fjord. Look for bottlenose dolphins, seals, and penguins on your boat tour, and if you want to learn more about the aquatic animals near Milford Sound, you can book a scuba diving tour of the area! Or if you’d rather stay on dry ground, you can still view the underwater life by visiting the nearby Underwater Observatory to get a closer look.
Jet boat along Waiau River
Thrill-seekers and Lord of the Rings fans alike will love going on a heart-pounding jet boat cruise down the beautiful Waiau river, also known as the Anduin river in Middle Earth. You’ll get the inside info about all the Lord of the Rings filming locations along the great river while learning about the unique traits of the Waiau river itself. The tour guide will then steer the boat towards the serene Lake Manapouri while sharing the history of the early settlers in the area, unique aspects about the beech forests, and facts about the mountain range surrounding the lake.
Wander Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
A brief 15-minute walk from the Visitor Centre will lead you to the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary, located within view of Te Anau lake. You’re sure to smile at the several unique bird species held in this lovely aviary, such as the rare flightless parrots, New Zealand wood pigeons, paradise shelducks, and more. Wildlife photographers and bird watchers will want to spend all day in this open-air sanctuary to capture stunning pictures of the animals. Meanwhile, families can join guides during daily feeding times or enjoy a swim in the nearby Te Anau lake.
Hike the Kepler Track
If you love hiking, this might just become your new favorite trail! Kepler Track is a 37-mile loop that was created specifically to show off Fiordland’s diverse geography to visitors. If you choose to walk the full track, you’ll get to travel through mountains, wander through valleys caused by glaciers, and explore the lush Fiordland forests. Feel free to take your time on your hike, as there are a number of huts and campsites interspersed throughout the loop.
Boat to Doubtful Sound
Unlike the easily accessible Milford Sound, you will need to go out on the water in order to experience this beautiful fjord, and it’s definitely something you don’t want to miss. Doubtful Sound contains several waterfalls, including Helena Falls and Browne Falls, which spew rushing water down 2,000 feet of steep hills. You’re sure to see plenty of aquatic life during your tour, including fur seals, penguins, bottlenose dolphins, and even whales as you cruise alongside the several islands that make up this incredible fjord. Whether you choose to treat yourself to an overnight cruise or a day excursion, Doubtful Sound will undoubtedly be a highlight of your time in Fiordland.
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One in 10 people think the rise in interracial marriage is a change for the worse.
The United States is a nation built on the foundation of progress—change is often viewed as a good thing here. Here at YourTango, we're big proponents of positive change, especially when it comes to dating and relationships, so we're happy to report some positive shifts in marriage trends over the past few decades.
Back in the 80s (you know, the time of frizzy hair, neon jackets and waking you up before you go-go), few people were willing to cross racial and ethnic lines to say "I do." In fact, only three percent of marriages and less than seven percent of all new marriages during that decade were between people from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. 10 Essential Tips For Interracial Dating
Thankfully the times have changed. The Pew Research Center is reporting that "intermarriage," as they call it, is on the rise. Based on their data (some of which comes straight from the U.S. Census), 15 percent of new marriages in 2010 were between spouses of different races or ethnicities. On top of that, just over eight percent of current marriages are interracial or interethnic — an all-time high in the United States.
Even better to report: the public attitude toward intermarriages has become increasingly more positive over the years. About half (43 percent) of all Americans agree that the rise in interethnic and interracial marriages is a change that is good for our society. Interracial Romance: Is Love Colorblind?
For some reason, though, one in 10 it's a change for the worse. That's something difficult to grasp, in our opinion—that 10 percent of people still believe intermarriage is a bad thing. Of course, considering some of the current struggles surrounding the definition of marriage these days, perhaps it's not so shocking that some would be apprehensive to date someone of a different color or ethnic background. The most conservative of opponents may argue, "marriage should be between a man and a woman (who share the same upbringing, skin color and cultural background)." But you know what? We're not buying it. Love should be colorblind (and gender-blind, thank you very much).
Of course, though the numbers aren't ideal, it's still a vast improvement over public opinion in the 80s. As late as 1986, more than one quarter of Americans (28 percent) felt people of different races marrying each other was absolutely unacceptable; meanwhile, 37 percent said it would be fine for others but not for themselves personally. Isn't that outrageous? How far we've come.
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The three network morning news shows insist that they never pay guests to appear, but they do pay expenses, and in New York, where the cost of living long since has achieved escape velocity, the price tag can be spectacular.
Entourages, those small armies of bodyguards, sycophants, agents and hangers-on that frequently follow superstars from booking to booking, are on their own, but all three shows routinely put up guests, along with their spouses, children or escorts, and pay for their air transportation, meals and limousine fare from hotel to studio. Today will even pay for a personal hairdresser if a star requests it.
All three shows maintain blocks of rooms at fairly expensive midtown hotels for their guests, and a celebrity who prefers to reside in a suite at the Waldorf Towers or the Helmsley Palace generally is asked either to make up the difference in room rates or pay his or her own air fare.
A check with one hotel, used by all three shows, indicates that the minimum room rate for a double is $175 a night. Three meals in Manhattan for two people easily will cost $100, if they eschew such high-profile restaurants as 21 and the Four Seasons, and limousine service might conservatively be estimated at $20 for a round trip from hotel to studio. Air fares vary depending on flight origin.
Assuming that the average guest booking includes expenses for two at rates estimated above, and that air fare averages $300 per person, a guest will bill Today, Good Morning America or the CBS Morning News $895 for a single day's stay. The average number of guests booked in a week is 75, so the typical bill would stand at $67,125 a week, or about $3.5 million a year.
A few guests are taped, some are brought, live by satellite, to a show from London or Los Angeles, and a few more, on tour to promote a book or a movie, have expenses covered by a publisher or producer. They make up only a fraction of a year's booking, however, leaving the morning schedule the most expensive breakfast menu on earth.

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Yesterday, Traffic Council approved changes to the parking regulations along Beacon Street east of Hammond Street, which changes will provide sufficient room to install bicycle lanes in both directions. Obviously, this represents an important moment for biking proponents. Soon we will have the first striped bike lanes in the city. And, parking is going to be re-arranged to make it so.
But, what struck me was the nature of the debate. The objections to the proposal were, surprisingly, not about preserving parking proposed to be eliminated, but about whether new parking proposed as an offset made sense. Alderman Lisle Baker argued against adding parking spots west of the bus shelter. (I said that I thought that there might be enough room for parking, bike lane, and travel, but on reflection his point about the buses coming out around parked cars and then pulling back to turn right at College Road is compelling and justifies the decision not to add those spaces.) Traffic Council member Sergeant Jim Norcross argued that preserving some spaces along the south side and extending the hours created an unnecessary hazard.
Not what I would have expected.
Again, kudos to Jim Danila and Clint Schuckel for their thorough analysis of the situation and creative solution to the parking problem, to the Ward 7 aldermen Schnipper, Baker, and Fuller for their effort to work with DPW staff to come up with a solution that ensured bike lanes, and to BC, which as an abutter and a consumer of parking could have been a real obstacle, but was instead an enthusiastic supporter.
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Accepted for Publication: February 21, 2011.
Published Online: April 25, 2011. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2011.155
Author Contributions: Dr Majumdar had full access to all the data in the study. Study concept and design: Tang, Eurich, Marrie, and Majumdar. Acquisition of data: Marrie and Majumdar. Analysis and interpretation of data: Tang, Eurich, Minhas-Sandhu, and Majumdar. Drafting of the manuscript: Tang. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Tang, Eurich, Minhas-Sandhu, Marrie, and Majumdar. Statistical analysis: Eurich and Minhas-Sandhu. Obtained funding: Eurich, Marrie, and Majumdar. Study supervision: Eurich and Majumdar.
Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Funding/Support: The work was supported by an operating grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR-200809MOP-191604 to Drs Eurich, Majumdar, and Marrie) and operating grants from Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR), grants-in-aid from Capital Health, and unrestricted grants from Abbott-Canada, Pfizer-Canada, and Jannsen-Ortho Canada (all to Dr Marrie). Dr Majumdar receives salary support from AHFMR (Health Scholar) and Dr Eurich from both AHFMR (Population Health Investigator) and CIHR (New Investigator).
Role of the Sponsors: The funders had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; and preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript.
Additional Contributions: For their dedication and diligence, we thank the Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pathway research nurses and Epidemiology Coordinating and Research (EPICORE), University of Alberta, for data management.


Rigging model ships involves maneuvering string-like "lines" around other "lines" and tying knots in almost totally inaccessible places. When I used to do this I made a set of tools to assist in the process.
All of the tools consist of large needles, suitably modified, and wired to bamboo cooking skewers. A liberal coating of two component epoxy secures the wired joint.
The needles are formed to the desired shape by heating with a small torch and bending with pliers. The forked ends are made by removing half of the needle's eye with a Dremel cutoff disk. Another very useful tool is a small sliver of razor blade epoxied to a skewer; it's used to cut lines that can't be reached easily with surgical scissors.
Although I no longer build ship models, I still find the tools occasionally useful for maneuvering wires in complex wiring harnesses.
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There's another use for these tools that I forgot to mention...
The two "tines" of the fork-like tools are perfect for picking up a tiny droplet of oil and holding it via surface tension while the tool is maneuvered into some dark recess where the oil needs to be deposited. Works for liquid glues and accelerator as well.
I like your fork-like tools for picking up and placing droplets of oil and glues. I have been using the very small sized #12 or #14 crochet hooks (needles) for this purpose but making custom fork-like tools would work better.
Thanks for the ideas, Paul
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Authors: Nasibeh Azadeh-Fard; Fadel M. Megahed; Fatma Pakdil
Addresses: Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, Rochester Institute of Technology, 81 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, 14623, NY, USA ' Farmer School of Business, Center for Analytics and Decision Science, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA ' Department of Business Administration, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, Connecticut, USA
Abstract: In-patient length of stay (LOS) at hospitals is considered a critical 'catch-all' metric because it is widely used to measure the overall efficiency of healthcare services. The goal of this paper is to effectively analyse and monitor hospital LOS to help improve healthcare quality. Given the fact that abnormal LOS results in increasing cost for all stakeholders, this study proposes a new framework based on cross-industry standard process for data mining framework (CRISP-DM) and Six Sigma methodology, including control charts for monitoring and improving LOS. The utility of the proposed method is demonstrated through a case study involving 11,722 internal medicine patients at a large hospital in Southwest Virginia. Outcomes of this study have potential to support decision makers at hospitals to detect abnormal LOS by identifying effective and efficient ways to minimise it, thereby reducing costs.
Keywords: hospital length of stay; length of stay; LOS; control charts; quality; internal medicine; CRISP-DM; data mining; DMAIC; quality improvement in healthcare; I-MR charts; Six Sigma.
International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2019 Vol.11 No.2/3, pp.204 - 225
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2013 is coming to an end, and I have been reflecting what the year has been like, and what I have learned.
This year I have had a lot of challenges as a parent. Learn to have an abundance of patience, and contain my anger. I am a terribly grumpy woman most days. I lose it sometimes at the drop of a hat. And about 90% of the time, I feel like a horrible mother. But when I see the cheeky smiles on my boys, it make me realise, I am not doing a terrible job of it.
This year my eldest son who turned 4 this year, and started talking, he gave me the best mother’s day gift and called me Mummy for the first time, and he has exploded into conversation since. He has started singing and being his own independent person. In September of this year, he was formally diagnosed with High Functioning Autism.
My youngest son is a wonderfully cheery, funny little man. On days I feel my lowest he is the one that picks me up the most, he has such a beautiful type of sense of humor, just about everything is hilarious.
My relationship with my husband has had a lot of pressure on it this year, balancing the money and the medical appointments all year, a long with the stresses of looking of 2 little kids with ideas of their own. But we have pulled through it all, and I feel we are stronger then ever now.
As for me, well, I have learned to be less hard on myself to a degree, I put waaaay to much stress on myself to do things, and then feel like an utter failure if it doesn’t pan out. And most importantly to do things because I want to, not because others feel that I should. One day at a time.
With 2014 coming, I have lots happening, my eldest starts Kinder, and my youngest starts early intervention.
The husband and I will have been a couple for 10yrs, and I am turning 30. I feel that next year will also be a year of big changes. We will see what happens.
Do I have any goals? I think it will be a year of improvement, and maybe time to think about myself for a change. Enjoy myself more.

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Midge and Norman Karl celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 20.
Mr. Karl and the former Mildred “Midge” Ussery were married March 20, 1955, at Marks Creek Church in Hamlet, N.C., by the Rev. Arthur Taylor.
Mr. Karl retired from EGG/Vacte, where he worked for 20 years.
Mrs. Karl is retired from the American Optometric Association, where she worked for 30 years.
The couple have two children: Eric, 58, of Columbia, and Kevin, 56, of Reno, Nev.
They have three grandchildren.


Finnish Metal Veterans Arched Fire Are Back With New single & Video "Fear"
The Finnish metal band’s second album deals with the concept of trust.
“Fear” is the first video and single off Arched Fire’s second album Trust Betrayal, to be released in spring of 2023. The “b-side” song “Trigger” is a Motörhead cover originally recorded for Antichrist magazine’s tribute album.
“’Fear’ is one of those songs that just happen,” says Ari Väntänen, their rhythm guitar player. “I had some riffs that I asked Kristian (Herkman, the vocalist) to record. As it turned out, the song was right there, just waiting to be born. We came up with the chorus part while recording the verses and the bridges. Kristian probably wrote the vocal parts while driving home from my place. And after the guys arranged their own parts, ‘Fear’ started to sound like us. Like Arched Fire."


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How to have a successful rollout at your retail bank or credit union
The rise in digital tools has created enormous benefits for many businesses, helping them become both more efficient and convenient. Banks and credit unions are no strangers to these benefits. Online and mobile apps have completely changed how people do banking and access money. More importantly for businesses, they have also changed people’s technology expectations when they visit a business’s physical location.
Why ITMs? Upgraded service and safety
Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) are the digital upgrade to the traditional ATM and offer enhanced services. These services can include account transfers, check cashing and live video calls with a real teller.
ITMs can be useful for banks and credit unions that want to provide fast access to self-service banking, but still want a teller to be available if needed. As with ATMs, the shift of basic banking to a self-service machine can reduce lobby wait times. This frees up staff to handle complex issues or assist people that must have in-person help.
Along with efficiency, ITMs feature display screens that can add value through cross-selling opportunities. New offers and services can be shown to users as they do their banking. This keeps them aware of all their banking options and lets them access more details if they are interested.
ITMs in our new, socially distanced world
The use of ITMs has become very valuable during the COVID-19 crisis. ITMs reduce the risk of a crowded lobby by allowing more people to do their banking outside of the building. More importantly, ITMs make it easy for customers and members to speak with a teller without any direct contact. This is especially important for branches where lobbies remain closed or operate within shortened business hours (or may need to in the future).
Our recent survey found that 60% of financial institutions are planning to upgrade their equipment or invest in new technology as a result of the pandemic. We continue to see customers turn to ITMs and teller cash recyclers to provide remote and individual service at branches without sacrificing internal controls over cash handling. “The TCR trend has followed the ITM trend for the past 5 years or so, and we will likely continue to see further adoption. When it can act as a safe and alleviate dual control requirements, it helps financial institutions reduce costs,” said Catherine Hauck, Director of Sales at Equips.
How to have a successful ITM rollout
Our CEO, Adam York, sat down to interview Lorie Heller (Chief Experience Officer at Tower Community Bank), Mark Massey (Chief Technology Officer at Data Financial, Inc.), and Matthew Schwemlien (Branch Technology Supervisor at Altra Federal Credit Union). In these interviews, we got tips and suggestions from experienced leaders on how to successfully rollout your first ITM. They deployed the first ITM and now doing roughly 48-49% of all transactions on ITMs.
Before starting the rollout process, here are two critical questions we recommend asking yourself:
How are customers going to accept this technology?
How do we introduce it to them?
Watch these videos below to learn how you can create a culture of celebration, get employees and customers active on ITMs and find success at your branch.
For banks and credit unions considering ITMs, Equips is ready to help. ITMs are a major investment, and we can provide contact with ITM vendors and support informed choices.
When ITMs find their place in a business’s service strategy, Equips makes management easy. As with all our servicing, we provide visibility into device operations and offer a single point-of-contact for maintenance requests.
ITMs are a valuable way to free up staff time and energy. Equips can ensure none of that time is wasted on dealing with critical branch equipment problems.
Equips is revolutionizing how Banks and Credit Unions manage, maintain, and protect critical branch equipment. Leveraging a network of 500+ vendors, experts at Equips help Financial Institutions respond to equipment problems quickly in one place: Equips. Active management allows Financial Institutions of all sizes to improve operational efficiency, cut costs, and streamline equipment inventory and vendor management. Our groundbreaking solution provides clients across 45 states with better insight and transparency into their critical equipment and enables employees to do their best work. To learn more visit equips.com.


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Tacoma Public Utilities chooses OSI to supply Energy Management System
February 14, 2017 - Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been selected by Tacoma Public Utilities to supply an Energy Management System (EMS) based on OSI's monarch (Multi-platform Open Network ARCHitecture) platform. This will replace Tacoma's legacy ABB system.
A publicly owned utility, Tacoma Power provides electricity to Tacoma, Washington and the surrounding areas, serving more than 160,000 customers. It draws 90 percent of its power from hydroelectric generation.
This EMS system includes OSI's .NET-based Graphical User Interface (GUI); SCADA functionality; Real-time and Historical Trending; Load Shed and Restoration; Communications Front-end Processor; Inter-control Center Communications Protocol; Chronus Historical Information System and Data Archiving; Automatic Generation Control and Dispatch; Transaction Management System; Transmission Network Security Analysis and Situational Awareness; Operator Training Simulator; and OSI Enterprise Integration Platform via Web Services.
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A judge has ordered controversial blogger Ezra Levant to pay $25,000 to Giacomo Vigna for libel, citing his "reckless indifference" to the truth while writing blog posts about the Canadian Human Rights Commission lawyer.
Levant accused Vigna of lying to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, tampering with evidence, and suggested he'd been fired, the National Post reports. Justice Robert Smith ruled that Levant "spoke in reckless disregard of the truth and for an ulterior purpose of denormalizing the Human Rights Commission across Canada which makes his statements malicious in that sense."
Earlier this year on J-Source, University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon wrote an article "Is it neutral to spread lies?" about the false claims journalists were "carelessly" spreading about The Canadian Human Rights Commission. Too often, he argued, journalists treat alleged facts as if they were opinions, channeling them to the audience in the name of "balance" without context or verification. As result, Levant's opinions have received plenty of media attention.
The judge dismissed some of the claims against Levant, but found that he defamed Vigna six times between March and May 2008. That Levant failed to check facts or seek Vigna's side of the story meant that he could not claim the new libel defence, introduced by the Supreme Court late last year, of "responsible communication on a matter of public interest."
"While the transcripts are a reliable source, Levant did not read the ... transcripts in a diligent manner, but rather chose to extract only one part of the exchange which was taken out of context," the judge wrote. "Given the total lack of urgency, Levant should have sought Vigna's side of the story before publishing the defamatory statements.
"He did not want to check the facts as a responsible journalist would have done because this would interfere with his opportunity to ridicule the Human Rights Commission"
Levant has been given 15 days to remove any libellous materials from his site. At the time of this post, articles about Vigna are still online. The National Post reports that Levant plans to seek an appeal.
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Online Sports Betting in ColoradoPublished: | Updated:
Colorado sports betting has been live, legal, and available since May 2020. “The Centennial State” now features more than two dozen legal sports betting apps. Located in the Western half of the United States, Colorado has a pretty unique and interesting history. Generally, people from Colorado have been dubbed “Coloradans” or Colorodoans.” Those from the capital (Denver) have also been known as “Denverites.” Colorado is also one of the only US states (along with Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico) where you can technically be in four states at once. With each of those four states’ borders meeting at a single location, you can actually hop across state lines!
From a sports perspective, Colorado remains one of the rare places worldwide actually to turn down a chance to host the Olympic Games. Many famous celebrities were born in Colorado, ranging from actor Tim Allen to star running back Christian McCaffrey to Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin.
Colorado sports betting started in earnest almost three years ago. Both retail and online sportsbooks opened for business at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating extra challenges for both in-person wagering as well as sports to bet on.
Here are some things that you need to know:
- You must be 21 or older to bet on sports in Colorado.
- Players, referees, and coaches (principal actors) cannot legally bet on their own sports.
- You can bet on outlandish sports like corn hole but not awards events (like the Oscars or ESPYs).
- Colorado doesn’t allow esports betting or any betting form where the average age of the participant is younger than 18.
- With the exception of tribal casino sportsbooks, all retail sportsbooks in Colorado are in one of three towns (Black Hawk, Cripple Creek, or Central City).
- In the first 18 months of being life, Colorado sportsbooks collected more than $5B in wagers.
- The state licenses sportsbooks that partner with casinos in the state.
- Colorado taxes in-state sportsbooks at a rate of 10%.
Popular Sports in Colorado:
Colorado is similar to many states – it has one capital city that commands much of the action and is host to professional teams. All of the pro sports teams in Colorado are based in or around Denver.
- Denver Broncos (NFL)
- Denver Nuggets (NBA)
- Colorado Rockies (MLB)
- Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
- Colorado Rapids (MLS)
In addition to the pro teams, there are also plenty of collegiate programs that have a home in Colorado.
- Colorado Buffalos (NCAA)
- Colorado State Rams (NCAA)
- Air Force Falcons (NCAA)
- Denver Pioneers (NCAA)
- Northern Colorado Bears (NCAA)
Responsible gambling in CO
If you are based in Colorado, and your gambling is out of control, you can call the National Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700. The call is anonymous, and the phone hotline is available 24/7/365. You can also text the number 1-800-522-4700 or enter the website chat here. Help is never too late to get from NCPG, even if you have played at an illegal site. Follow our Online Gamblers Academy to learn how to have fun responsibly!
Yes. Colorado is home to a single facility that offers live horse racing. Bally’s Arapahoe Park in Aurora is both a thoroughbred racetrack and a simulcast facility. Live racing and betting are available during August, September, and October each year. In addition, there are 10 standalone off-track betting locations scattered around the state. Finally, online horse betting sites like TVG can legally accept wagers from Coloradans.
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text: Gray and Gills (2016) view South-south cooperation (SSC) as an organising concept and a set of practices in pursuit of historical changes through a vision of mutual benefit and solidarity among the disadvantaged of the world system. From this perspective, SSC has become increasingly important as a means for countries within the global south axis to share knowledge, experience, know-how and solutions. In forging these interactions between South-South countries, "horizontality" is pivotal for conveying ideas of trust, mutual benefit and equity among cooperating countries. There has been a longstanding relationship between Africa and the Caribbean, with the two regions historically collaborating in areas of mutual interest at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. This partnership has been renewed over time in keeping with changes in the global political economy. However, while these states continue to cooperate in multiple fora in relation to different issues, economic activity and trade between them remain negligible. This paper argues that there is potential to enhance integration between these two regions by mainstreaming trade relations through a deliberate effort by related governments via SSC.

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From August 9 to 15, Edina’s police responded to the following calls:
August 9 – A garage door opener valued at $ 10 has been reported stolen from a vehicle in the 5200 block of Doncaster Way.
An Adidas gym bag, Reebok men’s shoes and other sporting goods were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 5000 block of Stuart Avenue, for a loss of $ 250.
An airbrush gun and other items were reported stolen from the 3900 block of 50th Street, for a loss of $ 101.
A false check was reported on the 7000 block of Avenue France Sud.
Identity theft was reported on the 4800 block of 50th Street.
Graffiti has been reported on the 6400 block of Gleason Road.
$ 8,451 of funds were reported stolen from the 6300 block of York Avenue South.
August 10 – A purse, wallet, credit card and other items were reported stolen from the 6000 block of Chowen Avenue South, for a loss of $ 325.
Credit cards, cash and other items have been reported stolen from Cub Foods, 6775 York Ave. S., for a loss of $ 101.
A bicycle valued at $ 500 was reported stolen from the Southdale Center.
An orange Trek mountain bike valued at $ 809 has been reported stolen from the 5900 block of Lincoln Drive.
August 11 – A 24-year-old man has been arrested for third degree DWI at McDonald’s, 3220 Southdale Circle.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested for tampering with a vehicle in the 6200 block of Ashcroft Lane.
A 66-year-old man was arrested for first degree DWI at the Southdale Eye Clinic, 6533 Drew Ave. S.
Counterfeit money was reported at the Speedway, 5205 Vernon Ave.
12 august – Property damage has been reported on the 7000 block of Sandell Avenue.
An adult male was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Highway 100 and industrial boulevard Edina.
Aug 13 – An adult female was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Highway 100 northbound and 44th Street West.
A burglary has been reported on the 4600 block of Arden Avenue.
Ray-Ban sunglasses valued at $ 300 were reported stolen from a vehicle in Block 6000 of View Lane.
A catalytic converter valued at $ 2,000 was reported stolen from Sico Inc., 7525 Cahill Road.
A 26-year-old woman was arrested for providing false information to police at Edina Industrial Boulevard and Metro Boulevard.
Property damage was reported to LA Fitness, 4175 76th St. W.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for possession of a stolen firearm in the 5600 block of Highway 100.
August 14th – A 31-year-old man was arrested for possession of a firearm and a 40-year-old man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance on the 7200 block of Highway 100.
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested for second degree DWI at 50th Street West and Halifax Avenue.
$ 707 in merchandise has been reported stolen from Macy’s in Southdale Center.
A catalytic converter valued at $ 150 has been reported stolen from the 7300 block of Gallagher Drive.
A 26-year-old man was arrested for third degree DWI and for carrying a firearm while under the influence of Highway 100 and West 77th Street.
August 15th – A 19-year-old woman was arrested for third degree DWI in the area of Highway 212 and Highway 169.
An adult male has been arrested for impaired driving at McCauley Trail South and McCauley Terrace.
An Apple iPhone charging cord, vehicle manual and insurance cards were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 6900 block of Wooddale Avenue, for a loss of $ 55.


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More than 10 million people will be newly saving or saving more as a result of auto-enrolment by 2020, according to the latest figures from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
The government department has also calculated some £17bn more a year will be saved into workplace pensions by auto-enrolment-inspired savers by 2019/20. The breakdown of the £17bn figure expects £6.4bn...
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After a record-breaking season, USC sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee won the 2012 Biletnikoff Award on Thursday. The award is presented to the nation's most outstanding receiver.
Lee, who finished second in the country with 1,680 receiving yards, was one of three finalists for the award. He beat out Baylor's Terrance Williams and West Virginia's Stedman Bailey. Lee led the nation with 112 receptions and also scored 14 touchdowns. He is the first sophomore to win the Biletnikoff Award since Pittsburgh's Antonio Bryant won in 2000. Lee is also the first USC Trojan to win the award, which has been presented annually since 1994.
Lee set 12 USC individual records this season and four Pac-12 records. His accomplishments included setting the Pac-12 record for receiving yards in a game with 345. He caught at least 10 passes in seven games this season and topped the 100-yard receiving mark eight times.
He was also neamed a Walter Camp first team All-American on Thursday. His only problem now is getting the trophy back to USC, as it proved to be especially heavy.


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These incredible Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookies are brought to you in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the companies that encourage my creativity and passion for my work.
If you’ve been looking for the perfect whole wheat sugar cookie recipe that is moist and easy to frost and doesn’t taste like cardboard; look no further than this post. These cookies are a breeze to make and can be cut into shapes for any occasion!
In the past, I’ve shared my no-chill, soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. It’s one I often use because my kids (and I) are not always patient enough to wait for the dough to chill… I know, I know, it only needs to chill for about 30 minutes, but we aren’t always patient around these parts.
Although the soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe can be made whole-wheat or gluten-free, it doesn’t roll out to be cut into shapes with cookie cutters, and that’s no bueno because…
More often than not, we make cookies to celebrate a birthday or a holiday, in which case we need a recipe that can be cut with my kids’ favorite cookie cutters. Enter this incredible recipe.
I love using Bob’s Red Mill Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour for baked goods. It delivers the same texture as all-purpose white flour with the nutrition of stone-ground whole-wheat flour.
Of course, sometimes I’m out of whole-wheat pastry flour so I use half whole-wheat flour and half all-purpose flour, and the recipe turns out amazing. In the video below I added a little of Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour to the mix and they came out perfect.
For me, the perfect sugar cookie has simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and either baking powder or baking soda. They are a buttery classic that in today’s recipe I added a little almond extract, but you can omit it if you don’t have it.
Rolling the dough is easy as long as you flour your work surface; although not a lot because as you re-knead the dough the flour incorporates and you don’t want dense cookies.
Sometimes, when I don’t feel like cleaning up extra flour from the counters, I roll out my dough between two sheets of parchment paper and then use the parchment to line my baking pans. See? easy peasy.
No matter how you bake these, the taste of Bob’s Red Mill quality flour shines through in the Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour. By far, it’s my favorite type of flour to use for baked goods; from flaky biscuits to bread, pie crusts, and cookies it’s one flour that yields amazing results.
Oh but wait, it gets better! These cookies freeze incredibly well! You can freeze the ball of dough and thaw it out on another occasion or, if you are anything like me, go ahead and do a full bake-a-thon and then freeze them after baking. In the freezer, they go for up to 3 months, and they are ready to be enjoyed within minutes as they thaw out quickly.
As far as icing, feel free to use your favorite recipe. I made a simple royal icing here since that’s what I grew up making in Spain with my grandmother.
What’s your favorite type of flour to bake with? Are you an all-purpose flour, whole-wheat, or whole-wheat pastry flour kind of baker?Print