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Despite numerous changes in networks and format over the years, Conan O’Brien and his writers have always remained admirably committed to bringing the most ridiculous sketch premises to life. From the Cactus Chef and FedEx Pope to the Masturbating Bear and Preparation H Raymond, the late night show has never met an absurd idea—and dumb costume—it doesn’t like.
With so many characters introduced, though, not all of them can be winners. Sometimes, even with great costumes and set designs to back up the concept, Conan might dress up two dogs in monster costumes to wreck a model city only for them to wander aimlessly around, eating kibble and refusing to sell the bit.
Inspired by the recent release of Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and its potential to bring about a new match-up between the giant lizard and his big monkey pal King Kong, O’Brien wanted to get his very own versions of the terrifying beasts—King Korgie and Dogzilla—to annihilate a small-scale replica of San Diego as part of the show’s stint at this year’s Comic-Con.
Uploaded to the Team Coco YouTube channel as a scrapped sketch, O’Brien introduces the segment by bringing out King Korgi (“a Cardigan Welsh—the most fearsome of all breeds of Corgi”) in a fuzzy coat and its nemesis, a Basset Hound in green plastic called Dogzilla, which we’re told “stands nearly 18 inches tall and he didn’t nap today so he’s really pissed.”
Little jets are swung above the model city on strings, bombing tiny San Diego with dog treats as the two creatures “battle” by basically just wandering around vacuuming up food and only occasionally knocking over a little building by accident. Even the addition of tiny toy mice in tanks doesn’t make the destruction any more exciting.
“There they go,” O’Brien says as the combatants unceremoniously exit the stage for a while. “They’ve had enough of this bullshit and they’re leaving...And you can see why we didn’t want to put this on the air necessarily.”
Summing up what makes Conan the best show in late night, he adds, “But we just thought, ‘fuck it, why not give it a shot?”
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"We Are Young" wins Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "We Are Young" by indie-pop trio FUN. won Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, the top award for achievement in songwriting on music's biggest night.
The song was co-written by FUN. members Jack Antonoff, Nate Ruess and Andrew Dost and producer Jeff Bhasker.
"I don't know what I was thinking writing the chorus of this song. This is HD (television), everyone can see our faces, and we are not very young," FUN. lead singer Ruess said while accepting the award.
The Grammy awards were handed out at a live televised ceremony in Los Angeles. (Reporting By Piya Sinha-Roy, editing by Jill Serjeant and Doina Chiacu)
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BEIJING: China today opposed UN mediation in the Maldives
but toned down its opposition to foreign intervention, saying the international community can provide "support and convenience" for Maldivian parties to resolve the political turmoil.
Ahead of a UN Security Council meeting today to discuss the situation in the Maldives after UN officials offered to facilitate all-party talks to resolve the crisis, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told media here that China is for relevant parties in the island nation to hold parleys.
Asked whether China is averse to UN mediation in the Maldives, Geng said "I made myself clear. The international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Maldives and provide support and convenience for dialogue between the relevant parties and play a constructive role in this aspect".
China earlier opposed any international role saying that the crisis should be internally resolved by "relevant parties".
Geng's comments came as beleaguered Maldivian President Abdullah Yameen
, who is under pressure from international community to lift emergency and release the arrested Supreme Court judges and leaders, dispatched Maldivian Minister for Economic Development Mohamed Saeed as a special envoy to China to seek its support.
It is not clear however whether China looks to play the role of a facilitator to arrange a meeting between Yameen, who Maldivian opposition parties allege is tacitly backed by Beijing, and former presidents Mohamed Nasheed
and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. While Nasheed, who has accused China of being a land grabber threatening peace and stability of the Indian Ocean, is in exile in Sri Lanka, 81-year-old Gayoom is under detention. Geng did not directly respond to questions whether Beijing is in touch with opposition parties of Maldives.
"We are maintaining close communication with relevant parties in Maldives and the diplomatic channels between two countries is also smooth," he said.
But at the same time Geng refuted allegations by Nasheed saying that "I think that kind of remarks (by Nasheed) is totally wrong. When Nasheed was president China has offered assistance to Maldives and promoted pragmatic cooperation and has achieved a lot of outcomes. I don't know whether Nasheed will regard such cooperation as grabbing," he said.
He defended the Chinese investments saying China has contributed to the transformation of economic structure and improvement of livelihoods of people of the Maldives.
Nasheed said in Colombo last month that China is indulging in land grabbing which he alleged is threatening not just the Maldives, but the peace and stability of the entire region.
The large, emerging power is "busy buying up the Maldives," he had said.
Geng said "China has not attached political strings for cooperation with the Maldives. China will never endanger the independence of the Maldives. Friendly cooperation is for all the people in the Maldives and it serves the interest of the two countries and the two peoples," he said.
Besides India, the US, the UN, and the EU have also expressed concern over Yameen jailing the Supreme Court judges and Gayoom besides a number of opposition legislators.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
urged the Maldives government to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of the people of the island nation.
The UN chief expressed serious concern about the unfolding situation in the Maldives and urged the government to uphold the Constitution and rule of law, lift the state of emergency as soon as possible, and take all measures to ensure the safety and security of the people, in statement issued by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
China views the Maldives as key to its Maritime Silk Road project in the Indian Ocean as it has already acquired Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.
Also today, China further strengthened its travel advisory to thousands of Chinese tourists by asking travel agencies not to organise group tours to the Maldives during the week-long Chinese New Year holiday this month.
Tourism is the Maldives' biggest industry. It accounts for around a fifth of its GDP and generates billions of dollars every year in revenue. In 2016, the sector was worth almost $9 billion.
About 1.4 million people visited the Indian Ocean archipelago last year, of which Chinese tourists constituted about 30 per cent.
The Chinese New Year was stated to be biggest season for tourists from China to visit the Maldives.


The City Council of Churriana de la Vega would like to share its decision to suspend patron saint festivities in honour of San Roque (August 16), and the Virgen de la Cruza (September 8) due to the covid-19 crisis.
After an in-depth analysis of the situation and the following recommendations from the authorities, it was determined that it was not possible to ensure safety or normal celebrations of the Churriana De la Vega festivities.
In these difficult times, the City Council prioritizes safety and health to avoid contagion. Antonio Narvaez, the mayor, said that he regrets making this decision. He assures that Churriana is not the first to have to suspend its celebrations. "It's a meeting space and friendship space where joy and tradition are shared."
The mayor congratulated Churriana de la Vega residents for their exemplary behavior during this crisis. Antonio Narvaez stated that "our neighbors have more to demonstrate the civility, responsibility, and dignity required by this situation, which will only be possible if we work together."
The City Council wishes to celebrate next year's festivities, provided that it is possible due to sanitary conditions.


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Full-Day Karajia Sarcophagi and Caverns of Quiocta Tour from Chachapoyas
Be enchanted by impressive Karajia Sarcophagi and Quiocta Cavern. An exciting combination of adventure and history. Take this opportunity to learn more about the Chachapoyas cultural beliefs and discover the impressive burial structures of Karajia, unique in the world, located on the cliff-side. Also enjoy an exciting adventure getting inside Quiocta Cavern where we will walk through the darkness with flashlights to see interesting rock formations such as stalactites and stalagmites. You cannot miss it!Itinerary
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Sarcofagos de Karajia, Luya, Chachapoyas Peru
We will go to a town called Cruz Pata, and then, we will continue towards the burial site of Karajia. We will enjoy a panoramic view of Luya's main square along the way. Cruz Pata, known as the Crosses Plateau, is the starting point of our journey on foot to get to Karajia; it takes 30 min. approximately. We will see Karajia sarcophagi, which are part of Chachapoyas pre-inca culture; they are made of stone, wood and clay, and have an anthropomorphic shape; they are unique for their enormous size (up to 2,5 meters high) and careful elaboration. Even though time has past, being on top of a cliff with difficult access has allowed these constructions to be well preserved. We will go back to have lunch in the city of Luya.
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Cavernas de Quiocta, Carr. Cdad. de Lamud - Pte. Caclic, Lamud 51041 Peru
Then, we will visit Quiocta Caverns, a capricious work of nature, located in the district of Lamud, Luya province. Inside these caverns, there are seven rooms with stalagmites and stalactites; each one has a different name due to its curious forms.
Duration: 2 hours
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Duration: 10 Hours
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Departure Point: Tour departs from Chachapoyas hotels.
Directions: Near to Chachapoyas Main Square
Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Increasingly, travellers are looking for a trip that scratches beyond the surface of a destination, that goes beyond the “Top 10” sites listicle.
Startup TripGuru, the Hong Kong based digital tour and activities supplier, has made its name finding local guides offering high quality trips in 61 destinations so far, and the company has recently announced its partnership with Airbnb Experiences.
Already offering tours on sites such as Expedia, GetYourGuide, KKday and TripAdvisor, TripGuru’s tours and activities on the Airbnb Experiences platform have launched with Bali, the company’s flagship, the pilot destination.
Airbnb Experiences started in 2016, designed to focus on locally created activities that introduce travellers to each host’s own world, and as such the two companies synergise perfectly.
“We take this as a vote of confidence that we’re adding value and driving positive impact for everyone,” says Sebastian Renzacci, CEO and co-founder TripGuru.
Francesco Piccolo, COO and cofounder, TripGuru, said “there is so much potential to tap”.
“While countries like the United States and those in Europe lend themselves to experiences offered autonomously by locals, in South-east Asia it’s not always the case.
“For example, in Thailand individuals can’t act as a tour guide without having a licence, which is where TripGuru becomes invaluable in helping open up the market.
“In addition, the focus on local guides empowers them to become entrepreneurs on a worldwide digital platform.”


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A toddler, who was taken to Cork University Hospital in the early hours of this morning with critical injuries, has died in hospital.
Gardaí at Anglesea Street are currently investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of the two-year-old.
Gardaí were called to an apartment on Boreenamanna Road this morning at approximately 5.18am.
The young child was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries, where she was later pronounced dead.
An incident room has been established at Anglesea Street Garda Station and a technical examination of the apartment will be carried out this morning by Crime Scene Examiners from Cork City.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post mortem is being arranged.
A Garda spokesperson said the results of a post mortem which will determine the course of the Garda investigation and no arrest have been made at this time.

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Money is vital in our everyday living because we need it to be able to survive in our day to day needs. Sometimes, our expenses even surpass that of our monthly incomes. During these times, we think of ways where we can get instant payday loans so we can settle necessary urgent bills. The idea is to be able to use now what is supposed to be our next paycheck. Where can we look for these lending companies? Payday loans online are getting common. When you are at least 18 years old, you have a permanent job and earning a stable income, then, you could be eligible to avail of these offers. Processing of the payday loans online will make the transaction to take only some hours to complete, from the filing up of application forms up to the approval of the payday loans. The borrower will be asked to fill up the application form to contain data about the borrower such as to which company he belongs to and his length of tenure with the said company (usually at least six months) and how much he earns per month. He will be requested to provide an active savings account where they can credit the loaned amount. After some phone call verifications made by the lending company, the approval of the instant payday loan will also be in an instant.
Payday loans or money loans as they are called refer to cash advances of one’s paycheck which could be paid within a month. The date of your payday will also be the date when you will have to repay the loan. Lending companies vary also with their rates and options offered in repaying the loans. It would be an advantage to the borrower’s part if he looked first which lending company offers the cheapest rate before applying to one. Besides, browsing on the internet will not consume a long time. It is good to do this because these short term loans offer relatively higher interest rates than that of the regular bank loans available. By carefully choosing the best offer, you may save money to pay for the interest, thus, the risk of repayment default will be lessened.

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Tokyo-based company Hikidashi's official online store today started accepting pre-orders for three kokeshi (wooden dolls with a spherical head) inspired by Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, and Chopper from the internationally popular anime based on Eiichiro Oda's long-running manga series One Piece, for release in the middle of October 2017. The three are the first kokeshi dolls for the company and the One Piece franchise's collaboration project, and more characters are planned to be added soon. The price for the 10cm-tall dolls is 4,536 yen (about 41 US dollars).
The kokeshi dolls are carved and painted by artisans at the "Usaburo Kokeshi" studio in Shinto-mura, Gunma Prefecture. Gunma is known as the top producing area of original kokeshi dolls in Japan. The studio was founded by Usaburo Okamoto, who started making kokeshi in 1950.
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Romance and elegance await you at Casa Cristal. Panoramic mountain views, exquisite decor and exceptional cuisine are hallmarks of this boutique hotel.Your hosts will be charming, gracious and genuine.My experience at Casa Cristal was off the charts ! Reserve your room now.
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- Casa Cristal Boutique Hotel invites its guests to indulgein a sanctuary of relaxation and pamperingamid the panoramic views of the Valley of San Jose.The inviting and accommodating mood of Casa Cristalallows guests to relish in the lush tropical gardens and open air terraces.Serenity can be found through exclusive spa treatments.Whether it is for business or pleasure,Casa Cristal features upscale amenities including cable television,private bathrooms, and free high speed wireless internet access.The modern elegance and airy design aestheticscreate an environment conducive to the adult only resort.Generously sized suites form a placewhere guests can enjoy exceptional hospitalityand lodging accommodations in a convivial setting.We’ll see you at Casa Cristal Boutique Hotel! ... more less
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Vir Das recalls stint on Conan O’Brien’s show, calls it an amazing experience
Vir Das performed for five minutes on popular American talk show Conan, says the reaction was rewarding.bollywood Updated: Apr 26, 2017 18:21 IST
Actor Vir Das made his American TV debut with a performance on the late night talk show, Conan, on Tuesday. During the five-minute performance, the 37-year-old took several jibes at American President Donald Trump. Sample this: Donald Trump Is America’s Arranged Marriage. Or this: We didn’t vote for this guy, now we gotta live with him. We didn’t choose this guy and now we have to live with him.
At the end of his performance, the show’s host Conan O’Brien asked the crowd to cheer for Vir and congratulated him.
Talking about his experience on the popular show, Vir says, “It was a blast to be on the show. Conan was humble and an opportunity to actually perform a small set of the Netflix special was very big for me. The reaction from a live audience is always very rewarding. It was truly an amazing experience.”
Vir is currently on a world tour, and will perform in 26 countries across 6 continents. His Netflix special, Abroad Understanding, is a first for an Indian stand-up comic. With this, Vir joins the likes of Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart and Russell Peters.
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Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Anne Arundel County.
Luis Esteban Borunda, 65, of Essex, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He is being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center.
According to a preliminary investigation, on Aug. 22 Borunda engaged in an inappropriate text chat who he believed was an underage female. Borunda was actually chatting with a special agent with the Fort Meade Army Criminal Investigation Office posing as a 13-year-old female online.
Borunda, who also sent who he thought was the female a filtered photo of himself, suggested meeting with her Wednesday at a location in Anne Arundel County.
According to a preliminary investigation, Borunda arrived at that location and Maryland State Police, with assistance from affiliate members of the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested the suspect at the scene.
Due to the wide focus of the investigation, it is believed that there could be more victims who have yet to be identified, so parents whose children had or may have had contact with Borunda are asked to call 1-800-637-5437 where they will be able to speak with investigators with the Maryland State Police regarding any such contact.


Supplies and Equipment for Making the Floating Wine Bottle Pillar
- piece of wood (hardwood or Baltic birch plywood) ~16" x 4" x ¾"
- Proxxon Table Saw FET
- Proxxon MICRO Bandsaw MBS/E
- Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
- Proxxon Delta Sander OZI/E
- 1½" hole saw
- Finishing wax
Instructions for Making the Floating Wine Bottle Pillar
- Set the longitudinal stop on the table saw so the cut board measures 3¼" wide.
- Measure and mark a line across the width 15" from the top.
- Adjust the angle of the bandsaw to 27° and cut on the marked line. This is the bottom of the pillar.
- Measure and mark a line 3 1/8" from the top. Measure 1 5/8" from one edge and mark a cross line. The intersection of the two lines is the center of the 1½" hole that you will drill.
- I pulled out DH's big drill for drilling the 1½" hole for the neck of the wine bottle.
- Sand the edges on the disc sander. Adjust the angle of the table to 27°to sand the bottom end of the pillar.
- Sand the surfaces with the Delta Sander, using progressively finer grits of sandpaper.
- Apply the finishing of your choice to the floating wine bottle pillar—paint, stain, wax. I chose a paste wax finish.
- Amaze your friends with a floating wine bottle!!


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Social Media Celebrities and Para-social Relationships: The Chinese Context
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of social media celebrity plays in developing para-social relationship with their audience. The research examines this relationship by investigating (a) the mediating role of numbers of hours enthusiast spent interacting with celebrities and (b) the moderating role of celebrity identification in the relationship between social media celebrity effect and para-social relationship. An online survey gathered 527 response from female students between the ages of 18–30 years who follow social media celebrities. Result shows that hours spent online with social media celebrities mediate the relationship between the effect of social media celebrities and para-social relationships. Moderated mediation reveals that the indirect path (hours spent with social media celebrity online) through which social media celebrities exert their effect on para-social relationships is dependent on the enthusiast identification with social media celebrities. This paper makes available important findings for marketers, governments and academics. Businesses may make use of the role play by social media celebrities in influencing women and as a result use them to promote their products. Governments can also use the celebrities to pass on information to their followers on matters regarding social vices. The role of time spent online with social media celebrity and identification on para-social relationships are discussed together with future research directions.
KeywordsSocial media celebrities Para-social relationship Identification
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Falcons Snap League Skid With 5-2 Win Over Utah State
April 13, 2014
The Air Force men’s tennis team posted its first Mountain West regular season victory in 11 years Sunday with a 5-2 victory over Utah State at the Academy. The Falcons, who also snapped a seven-match losing streak, improved to 13-9 overall and 1-4 in the MW, while the Aggies fell to 9-13 and 0-5.
Air Force, which last won a regular season league match on April 12, 2003 with a 5-2 victory over Utah, won two of the three doubles matches and four of the six singles matches on Sunday. After losing the No. 1 doubles match, AFA’s No. 3 team of junior Grant Taylor and freshman Lucas Fumagalli downed Sebastian Schneider and Andrew Whiting, 8-5, then senior Andy Jackson and sophomore Andrew Parks clinched the point with an 8-6 win over Dennis Baumgartner and Matt Sweet.
The Falcons held the momentum in singles as senior Alex Grubbs put them up 2-0 with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Sweet. USU’s Marcus Fritz cut the lead in half by rallying to defeat sophomore Jack McCullers, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the No. 2 spot. Jackson then won the No. 1 match, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 over Baumgartner and senior Steven Young clinched the team match with a 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-2 triumph at the No. 4 position over Fredrik Peterson.
Schneider defeated Parks, 6-2, 6-2 at No. 5 and Fumagalli downed Tomas Cosmai, 6-1, 3-6, 1-0(7) at No. 6 in the last two matches of the day.
The Falcons travel to Boise, Idaho next weekend for matches against Boise State (Saturday, April 19) and San Francisco (Sunday, April 20).


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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde MFR is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Omotola has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies.
Omotola has once again proven that she is indeed a queen by sharing some beautiful pictures of herself.
The 42-Year-Olod actress took to her Instagram page and shared the beautiful pictures of herself just to appreciate how far God has brought her and her fans are already loving it. She had indeed given her fans and followers something to talk about.
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What Is 2D Animation?
2D animation includes all the processes carried out to make images, creatures, characters, or background move in a predetermined pattern within two-dimensional space.
Creating an illusional movement of the two-dimensional item involves a series of sequences looped together over time. Usually, a second is divided into 24 different frames. And based on the type of drawing or 2D image or item, about 24 unique and different drawings can be captured in one second of animation (24 fps) or just two-different drawings. Conventionally, the animation made on “2s” means that a drawing is captured every two frames, which gives 12 frames per second (12 fps). 2D animation enables artists to save on production costs and time, and achieve a fantastic output for their work.
Although this mode of 2D animation is called the traditional animation, there has been a shift in paradigm for 2D animation production from the hand-drawn processes to the use of digital techniques like Adobe After Effects or Toon Boom Harmony. Amazingly, that dictates the future of 2D animation.
Modern 2D Animation
There has been a significant rise in the use of 2D animation in recent times, and this is evident in featured films, TV shows, advertisements, websites, and mobile apps. The most modern examples of 2D include TV shows – Rick and Morty and F. Besides, Snapchat is also launching 2D animated series with up to 3 minutes episodes. Some video games have also revisited the use of 2D animation, for example, “Cuphead.”
The advancement in technology and the need for engaging content have necessitated using animation for almost anything on the internet, like entertainment and advertisement. You might not notice this development, but it has come to stay. 2D animation is evolving at a fantastic pace with a massive footprint on TV programs and streaming services.
In the last decades, there has been more demand for 2D animators to create engaging and entertaining content. As a result, 2D animators and experts in motion graphics have risen to the challenge of creating awesome whiteboard explainer video animation content. Meanwhile, it would interest you to know what a 2D animator does and the prospects of the job. Besides, you might be interested in knowing the best 2D software. Read further.
What a 2D Animator Does
A 2D animator narrates or conveys a story or message by moving images, objects, characters, and backgrounds in a two-dimensional space. A 2D animator is required to be multi-talented. He or she must be an excellent storyteller to be able to communicate a message or story in an engaging and entertaining way by moving the characters accordingly. Although the bulk of the task is carried out on the computer, the conventional hand-drawn techniques are a valuable skill needed for a more impressive output.
Other duties expected of a 2D animator include:
a. Scenes animation
b. Background transitioning
c. Storyboards development
d. Designs' sketching
e. Special effects application
However, the tasks of a 2D animator can be categorized into three parts, such as the pre-production, production, and post-production stages.
The pre-production stage involves interpreting the story to develop the right characters, record dialogue, write scripts, and storyboarding. Other tasks in the pre-production stage include creating the background layout and character animation.
It is during the production stage that the animator breathes life into the objects and characters by applying movement to them. Other tasks involved in this stage are coloring and processing the figures (using digital ink and paint). Compositing over the right backgrounds is also undertaken.
The post-production stage is the last stage of production, and it involves adding sound to the project and editing to ensure a synchronized and seamless flow. Further editing is carried out for the best results possible before the final format is exported.
Due to the magnitude of the job, the animator will undoubtedly work with several other professionals. Hence, it is required that the animator has good communication skills.
The industry is a vast one for animators. They can work in different areas and projects such as video games, app promotion services, 2D motion graphics, explainer video animation, TV shows, featured films, websites, and mobile apps, among others. Advertising companies can also hire 2D animators for content.
If you are interested in 2D animation, you might not become an animator eventually. There are several roles you can take up as an animator, as illustrated below:
b. Motion designer
c. Graphic designer
e. Storyboard artist
f. Games developer
g. Animation Director
h. Animation supervisor
i. Character designer
Meanwhile, a 2D animator can transform into a 3D animator, but it would be tough to switch from 3D into 2D.
There are several 2D software on the market. However, professional animation calls for cutting-edge, industry-standard software. Specializing in such software will increase your employability. You need the software that will allow you to do most of the tasks without going outside of the application or software. Therefore, the following are the most commonly used software by professionals.
a. Adobe Photoshop
b. Adobe After Effects
e. Toon Boom Harmony
f. Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
Learning new software is usually daunting; however, when you grasp the basics, you can transfer your past knowledge, experience, and skills to new software.
What Is the Salary Range?
The average salary for a 2D animator is between USD 43,000 and USD 74,000 for entry and mid-levels, respectively. Senior and technical animators can earn above the estimated figures above. Years of experience are also another factor that counts in the salary that an animator may be offered.
What Is the Future of 2D?
Although 3D animation is the most modern type of animation, 2D animation is gradually making a strong comeback that exceeds everyone’s expectations. Recently, the awards received by Rick and Morty and Mary Poppins Returns confirm that 2D is relevant and recognized in the industry.
Artists and animators are raising the bar and pushing boundaries every day. They try new styles and effects, which get the audiences responding and passing comments. With the significant growth recorded, there is a need for more skilled 2D animators to come on board. The advancement in technology has caused the improvement to be rapid. From hand-drawn images to drawing on the screen and applying effects and previewing, the project has created a great landmark improvement in the industry.
Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro are some of the cutting-edge technology that caused a shift in the norm in the industry. The constant changes in technology in the 2D animation category attests to the fact that the future is bright for 2D animation, as more job prospects are being created day-by-day.
Are You Interested in 2D Animation?
If you are interested in making 2D animation your dream job, feel free to contact us to be enrolled for comprehensive training with top 2D animators in the industry. Master the learning curve quickly and unleash your creativity. Contact us now.


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Heading into Game 5 between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was anyone’s series. Both teams had their moments of dominance, leading to a tied series in a lot of categories. Now, with the Islanders leading the series going into Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum, we take a look at the storylines moving forward.
When Varlamov wasn’t available for Game 1 of the playoffs, Islander fans were understandably nervous. Sorokin had a great rookie campaign, but it was Varlamov’s net heading into the postseason. Sorokin played well in Game 1, giving the Islanders the early series lead, which was an enormous feat, considering their record on the road this season was less than desirable.
When Varlamov, and the team in front of him, played poorly in Games 2 and 3, head coach Barry Trotz turned to the rookie for Game 4. Much like last season’s playoff run, Trotz seemed to make the right decision. Sorokin shut out the Penguins in front of a raucous crowd at the Coliseum, helping the Islanders tie the series heading back to Pittsburgh.
Back in Pittsburgh, the Islanders managed to ride Sorokin’s spectacular, 48-save performance to win the game in double-overtime and take the series lead 3-2. This win helped solidify Sorokin as the starter for the foreseeable future. He’s shown he can be calm, cool, and collected so far in this series, a huge part of the reason they’ve been able to shut down Sidney Crosby and the Penguins’ other top stars.
This series with the Penguins has been up and down for the Islanders, shining a light on their inability to play a solid 60-minute game on a regular basis. They’ve even struggled to string shifts together, unable to put consistent pressure on the Penguins, and going long stretches without a shot on goal and chasing the puck around the ice.
Nick Leddy appears to be struggling, leading Trotz to break up the second pair, which includes Scott Mayfield, for a brief moment in the second period of Game 5. We haven’t seen Leddy “carry the mail” as we have during the regular season, and he has often been caught out on the ice for long stretches, leading to even more mistakes.
Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle have also been largely absent. The Penguins are doing a really good job of not giving Barzal any space to work with, much like the Islanders with Crosby, so there’s something to be said about how they’re respecting his skill. Eberle has had some good moments but only provides a flash in the pan offensive strike. Even with the Islanders’ lack of offensive prowess, Barzal and Eberle should be getting more chances than what we’re seeing.
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Kyle Palmieri, the Islanders’ trade deadline acquisition earlier this season, has also been quiet since Game 1. After scoring two goals to kick off the series, he’s been largely absent outside of a few good shifts. Much like the rest of the team, there’s no consistency from shift to shift in regard to the quality of play. Turnovers, sloppy passing, and a lack of tenacity — a calling-card for the Islanders and a huge reason for the success — have been their downfall throughout the 2020-21 season and the beginning of the playoffs.
The injury to Oliver Wahlstrom, which was somehow not a penalty to the amazement of the hockey world, is a huge blow to the Islanders if he’s unavailable for Game 6. He’s played well alongside Palmieri and J.G. Pageau and has been a staple on the power play since becoming an NHL regular. He scored his first playoff goal earlier in the series and added significant depth as a rookie throughout the season.
Luckily, the Islanders have a bit of depth they can turn to, depth with considerable experience that can play well with Palmieri and Pageau. The player seemingly first on the depth chart is veteran Travis Zajac. His history with Palmieri bodes well for that line, and in addition, he brings additional penalty-killing experience along with solid faceoff ability. That may mean you see Zajac in a “faceoff, get off” role with Barzal before having Leo Komarov jump back on the ice with his line, depending on the situation.
After Zajac, it’s likely Trotz favorite, Michael Dal Colle, getting a chance on the third line. While he’s struggled to collect points during his time with the New York Islanders, Dal Colle does play the style Trotz likes out of his forwards. As a dedicated forechecker, he could make some room out there for Palmieri and Pageau. Though it’s unlikely, especially if the Islanders make it to the second round to face the Boston Bruins, there’s a chance we see him get an opportunity to earn a spot if the team needs to mix things up.
The Islanders have a chance to close out the series at home on Wednesday evening. It would be the third time in as many seasons that the Islanders move beyond the first round of the playoffs, a feat not accomplished for this franchise since the 1980s.
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How can improving your digestive health impact on your total health? The secret lies with the immune system and the overall benefits may surprise you.
Do you ever get butterflies or that ‘sick feeling’ in your tummy? Are stress and anxiety taking over and causing stomach upset? Do you find it hard to drop off and stay asleep? Are inflammation or Gastrointestinal (GI) issues a problem?
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Since there is a link with the enteric (gut) nervous system and the central nervous system, all of these health issues are linked too. So digestive health issues can trigger health problems in other parts of the body.
But fear not – daily choices can help us to gain control over the body’s responses. This series of articles will help you to learn about the connection between the immune system and the digestive tract.
We will show you how to regain control over the immune system. Finally, we suggest some simple lifestyle changes to improve digestive health and help your immune system handle stress.
The impact of stress on the immune system
Life is already demanding. In times of crisis, such as during a global pandemic, there is an extra layer of complexity. Dental professionals understand this in a very intimate way. In order to make a living, we have to risk contagion just like many other front line workers.
Protecting oneself implies doubling up on PPE, taking extra precautions and trying to disinfect as much as possible. Those who make these extra efforts to protect themselves are sometimes challenged by coworkers’ lax attitudes. Now more than ever, the sources of stress seem to be increasing.
Stress is harmful in many ways. Not only does it create an unpleasant feeling in us but it also leads to physiological changes in the body.
One of the key changes to the body during a pandemic is in our immune system function. Stress can bring on a reduction in the function of our immune system.
So, since stress is inevitable, how can we control our body’s response to it? The first thing is to know what the immune system actually is. Next is to think about how much of it is in our digestive tract. And lastly, what we have to do in order to look after it.
The immune system in the digestive tract
As per an article sponsored by the Australian State Government, “The immune system is made up of special organs, cells and chemicals that fight infection (microbes).” The gut is such an organ, and this is found in the digestive tract.
The mouth is the start of the digestive tract. Dental professionals know how the mouth relates to the overall health of their patients.
The circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems, all present in the mouth, work with the digestive system to keep the body fit and well.
The immune system ties closely to the digestive system. According to the study “Allergy and the Gastrointestinal System“, about 70% of the immune system lies in and is produced by the GALT or Gut-associated Lymphoid Tissue in the gut. In other words, the body gets immune protection straight from the gut. The article, “Immunity in the gut” lays this out well.
These facts make the digestive system very interesting to dental care workers. If we know the links to, and repercussions of a damaged immune system, it will help us to look after ourselves and help our patients.
Digestive health and the brain
A further fact about the digestive system concerns how it is directly linked to the nervous system. Some refer to this connection of the brain and the gut as “the gut-brain axis”.
This is why we feel many emotions right in the digestive tract, e.g. the butterflies or the sick feeling in the stomach. This video from Duke University explains the link between the two.
Many neurotransmitters, like Serotonin, come from the gut lining. The article, “Neurotransmitters: The critical modulators regulating gut-brain axis“, tells us that Serotonin, or the mood neurotransmitter, is mostly made in the (ENS) Enteric Nervous System and to a lesser extent in the Central Nervous System (CNS). Melatonin, another neurotransmitter that helps us to sleep and fights inflammation, is produced from Serotonin.
A lack of these neurotransmitters or a disruption in their production can lead to emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. This disruption may also contribute to the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The article “The Gut-brain axis: how the microbiome influences anxiety and depression” gives a breakdown of the biology of some mood disorders in detail, and tells us why the gut flora is so crucial.
Attacks on our digestive health
We all know the phrase ‘we are what we eat’. But even when we make an effort to eat well, some things are still out of our control. For example, what foods are available to buy and how they are treated with chemicals. Luckily, there are ways around these problems if we know what they are.
Roundup is used in many countries as a crop herbicide and desiccant – often for grains. Knowing this should help us to be more selective with the foods we buy.
Foods treated with glyphosate weaken our digestive health. Glyphosate is extremely harmful to the gut epithelial layer where so many protective mechanisms for the body take place.
The breakdown of this thin epithelial layer in the gut and its subsequent systemic effects has been dubbed “leaky-gut syndrome“. This is a new science and few doctors understand this syndrome or take the time to learn about its effects.
So it is quite common to feel symptoms that a doctor will simply dismiss. Too few doctors make the link with our digestive health and our total body health.
How to protect our immune system with better digestive health
In spite of the challenges, there are things that one can do to protect the immune system. Firstly, we can protect the digestive tract. A great way to nurture it is with the liquid supplements and naturally fermented foods. These things, when used daily, helps to heal the epithelial lining and restore the beneficial gut flora. A healthy epithelial lining keeps chronic inflammation at bay, and the immune system strong.
Next, take the time to find and support small local farms. Ask if these farms use crop rotation which is crucial for nutrient density. Also ask if they avoid adding artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides to their crops. ‘Community supported agriculture‘ allows you control over what you eat while supporting sustainable farming practices.
Lastly, the amount of chemicals and contaminants found in foods and cosmetics can be checked through the Environmental Working Group‘s website. They test thousands of products and provide a rating system that ranks their contamination levels. This helps the consumer to make informed decisions before buying.
Stay tuned for more articles to get practical steps to heal the digestive tract and work ones way back to health.
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Name: Mr. Pineapple
Brewery: SanTan Brewing Company
Country of Origin: United States
City & State: Chandler, AZ
Style: Wheat Ale
Alcohol Content (ABV): 5%
First Brewed: NA
I had this beer last year, and I wasn’t that impressed. I was working at Total Wine & More and when I asked the rep about it, he said, “They used double the pineapple this year.” I expected for it to basically taste like pineapple juice. It didn’t and I wasn’t impressed whatsoever. This year, I have no idea how much pineapple they used, but I bought a can to give it another try. Man, was I blown away. I am not going to rate this on that experience, as we have another can here to enjoy… But I have high hopes and can’t wait to try it again.
We have been meaning to visit SanTan Brewing Company, but every time we do something comes up. We also want to schedule an interview with the brewer, but that hasn’t worked out either. Soon! Maybe we can do that at the AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival next month.
Summer is right around the corner… I’ll drink to that!
In the Glass: Whoa, that has a lot of head. Of course, I just grabbed the can and started pouring. The second glass didn’t have much head, so I gave that to Sheryl. I like to take my time and really dissect the beer, so this gives me time. The beer also produces a nice lace. I like lace. I don’t know why, but I judge a beer based on lace.
Nose: I bet this smells like pineapple. What do you think? Oh yeah. That is like a hoppy pineapple. I really like pineapple, which is why I like Hawaii so much, so I am sure I am going to like this. (I know I like this beer… SanTan sent me 2 cans of this to try. I drank a can and am using this one for the review.)
Let’s just say this is WAY better this year than last. Oh, wait… You aren’t supposed to know that.
Flavor: I bet this tastes like pineapple. What do you think? Man, I was right! It tastes like carbonated pineapple juice. I don’t normally like wheat beers, but if you throw in the sweet flavors of pineapple, I’m sold. Man, that’s good. The palate is covered in the sweet flavors, and while the flavor isn’t as intense as biting into a fresh slice of pineapple, it is close. The lingering flavor you get after your last bite is what I am experiencing here. They did a good job with it this year. Bravo, team.
Mouthfeel: The beer is quite carbonated, but that’s OK. The flavor is good enough for me to not focus much on the mouthfeel. This beer is REALLY easy to drink. My half is almost gone. This would make a killer pool beer. We have a pool. Maybe I will get a 6 pack this weekend and sit poolside. Oh, wait… I am playing golf this weekend. Duh!
Aftertaste: Take a slice of pineapple, chew it up, and wait 10 minutes. That lingering somewhat sweet pineapple flavor is what sticks around here.
The folks over at SanTan are making some great beers. I just wish it was closer to where I live. They are also going to start distributing beer outside of Arizona, so look for them to be growing substantially in the coming years. Glad we get the chance to live where the beer is made. I’ll drink to that. Cheers!
I’ve had this beer several times before. I already know that I like it. It’s not the greatest beer in the world, but it is a good session beer. It’s a nice fruit-flavored wheat beer.
It looks like a wheat beer in the glass. It’s a golden peach color. I’m surprised that it doesn’t have more head than it does. What was there is pretty much gone now. It’s not quite as cloudy as a wheat beer. It smells… like a fruity wheat beer. It smells like pineapple. Time to taste it!
Actually, I take it back. This beer is more carbonated than a wheat beer too. I guess when I think of wheat beer, I think of Blue Moon, and this isn’t really like Blue Moon. This really is like drinking a carbonated pineapple. But the pineapple taste isn’t overwhelming. It’s a good balance, which is why I say that it makes a good session beer. This beer is from a local brewery, SanTan. And while I’m not too impressed with most of their everyday beers, I kind of like some of their seasonals. Sex Panther is another good one. This is their summer beer, and it makes a good one.
I’d definitely try this again, and it’s pretty readily available here. I haven’t had it on tap this year though, so hopefully I will get a chance to. But it’s definitely one I’d have again.

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Arizona System Plans $40M HF Allocation
The Arizona Public Safety Personal Retirement System is planning to invest $40 million into EJF Capital.
The Arizona Public Safety Personal Retirement System (PSPRS) is planning to invest $40 million into EJF Capital, HFMWeek reports. The system’s investment committee will make a decision regarding a possible allocation into the hedge fund’s EJF Debt Opportunities Fund. The pension fund currently allocates around 2.5% of its overall investment portfolio to absolute return funds, with a target allocation of 4%. PSPRS also approved $40 million allocation to the Red Kite Explorer fund, a Sydney-based metals-trading hedge fund, last month.
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One of the world’s biggest logistics companies, whose clients include Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Primark, has said it is “bordering on insanity” to think new Brexit customs systems will be in place for 2019.
Leigh Pomlett, the executive director of CEVA Group, which specialises in road, air and ocean-going freight, said Downing Street and the Treasury did not understand how difficult it would be to have a system in place in 15 months’ time, when the UK leaves the EU.
“It is just the urgency of this that worries me. It takes me longer to negotiate a supply chain contract than we have here. Arguably, it is already too late,” he said.
CEVA employs 6,000 people in the UK and counts supermarkets, car manufacturers, food producers and pharmaceutical companies including GlaxoSmithKline among its clients.
Pomlett told the Freight Transport Association conference in Dublin on Monday that delays in Dover would lead to a “calamitous situation”. It is calculated that an increase of just two minutes in the average time it takes trucks to clear customs could cause 17-mile tailbacks in the port town.
He said 70% of EU trade entered Britain “on a lorry” and urged businesses to be more vocal about the potential disruption in order to force the government into action.
Meanwhile, a body set up by the Good Friday agreement to promote cross-border trade in Ireland warned that some companies in Northern Ireland could be wiped out simply by the sheer number of rules of origin certificates required for each export to the EU after Brexit.
“They are £48 a pop. We worked out the bill for one company would add on £700,000 in costs a year, its entire profit,” said Aidan Gough, strategy director of InterTrade Ireland, which is coaching businesses on Brexit survival.
Manufacturing Northern Ireland said this was only the tip of the iceberg. “Add staff time, copies, potential letter of credit – if banking arrangements aren’t agreed – and the cost increases tenfold,” it tweeted in response to Gough.Pomlett was speaking as the British Ports Association called on the chancellor, Philip Hammond, “to prioritise transport infrastructure spending and to ensure that port connectivity schemes are not overlooked” in Wednesday’s budget.
The comments throw the spotlight once again on frustrations within the transport industry over the lack of progress in preparing Britain for Brexit.
Last week, an influential select committee said a failure to have a new customs declarations system in place in time for Brexit would be catastrophic.
Honda has revealed it relies on 350 trucks a day arriving from Europe to keep its giant Swindon factory operating, with just an hour’s worth of parts being held on the production line.
Pomlett said Britain was facing an exodus of drivers, who would return to Poland and other eastern European countries because of Brexit and the perceived lack of welcome in the UK since the referendum. “We cannot recruit at the speed we are losing drivers at the moment,” he said.
A senior civil servant from Ireland’s Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport said new customs controls were a challenge for the Irish border, partly because there were so many backroads on the 310-mile frontier.
“There are 11 national roads crossing the border, but there are twice as many crossing points as from the Arctic to Black Sea. That’s an extraordinary thing to think about – Donegal to Louth has more crossings than the line from the north of Europe to the south of Europe,” said Ray O’Leary, assistant secretary in the department.


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As we age, planning for the future becomes more and more important. What this means to each of us can differ depending on the type of retirement you are hoping to enjoy. That said, preparing for potential long-term health costs should be your top priority when it comes to planning for your retirement years.
According to Genworth, a long-term health care insurer, as of 2019 the average cost of healthcare and medical expenses for 65-year-old couples throughout retirement was approximately $285,000. Even with other changes that come with retirement, such as downsizing, it’s not unusual for that money to go instead towards healthcare needs.
You may be wondering, “What is that money being put towards?” Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common health expenses seniors face and how you can better prepare financially for the unexpected.
Common Health Expenses for Seniors
Medicare covers quite a bit, but unfortunately hearing devices are not included in that coverage – and this often necessary technology can get pricey. According to USA Today, digital hearing aids can range on average from $1,500 – $5,000.
Dental health is one of the most important aspects to maintain, and unfortunately, dental care isn’t covered by Medicare and usually requires out-of-pocket costs for both routine or complex dental care. Depending what kind of visits you have, this could add up to be a much larger expense.
Medicare will cover the cost of some specific diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases or injury, including cataracts or glaucoma. Unfortunately, these vision services do not include routine visual care such as annual screenings, eyeglasses or contacts. Especially if you already wear glasses or contacts, you know firsthand that these costs can accumulate in the blink of an eye (get it?) – you’ll want to make sure you’re financially prepared for long-term eye care needs.
Long-Term Care & Support
Medicare will cover some costs associated with long-term care and housing, but the coverage tends to be slim. Typically you will only receive coverage if the nursing service or care facility stay is related directly to a medical problem or procedure. If you’re looking to retire in a community such as Cumberland Crossing by OceanView, there are ways to financially prepare for the associated costs. You can contact us directly to discuss your specific needs!
Planning for Unexpected Medical Expenses
The best way to plan for unexpected health expenses is by thoroughly researching and understanding the coverage offered by Medicare plans or private insurance. For example, the Medicare Advantage plan typically covers extended medical costs that would normally be considered out-of-pocket including all of the care needs noted above.
Start Saving Early
If a complex Medicare program doesn’t work for your situation, consider a savings account dedicated to possible health needs as they come up. If your savings account accrues interest over time, all the better. Strategic financial planning is always a good idea when it comes to unexpected expenses, medical or otherwise.
Look Into Tax Deductions
There are some tax deductions available to seniors to help alleviate long-term health costs. Oftentimes, out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed with your tax returns depending on age and income. Researching your options for tax season can save you a lot of money down the road.
With the cost of healthcare rising in the United States, it’s becoming more important than ever for seniors to prepare for unanticipated medical expenses. By doing your research and preparing for the possibilities, you will set yourself up with a safety net that is invaluable to your well-being. Start planning today!

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Obit: Reichenbach, Sidney (? - 1926)
Contact: Crystal Wendt
Surnames: Handke, Reinchenbach
----Source: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 04/01/1926
Reichenbach, Sidney (? - *27 March 1926) * Could be off
MERRILLAN YOUNG MAN DROPS DEATH IN MILWAUKEE THEATHRE
Sidney Reichenbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Richenbach of Merrillan, fell dead in the dressing room at the Palace-Orpheum Theatre Saturday night.
Deceased, whose stage name is Sid Keyes, was a noted dancer and had won fame on the stage in many large cities. His mother had come from Merrillan to sit in the audience Saturday night to witness the program in which her son took a prominent part. He was in the dressing room awaiting his act, and stood talking to one of the actors when he suddenly fell dead. His dancing Rest cut off.
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I knew it was going to be a long night when Koko! The Island Adventures of Miss Koko Neufchatel began with the show's lone actor dragging a couple of audience members onto the stage to wish them happy birthday. Note to local directors: Theater is not Chuck E. Cheese's, and actors -- despite appearances to the contrary -- are not birthday clowns.
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Koko! sounds good on paper, and is actually quite well-written. It's essentially a trio of long monologues by and about an outrageously garbed drag queen who, in the Artists Theatre Project production, is played by three different actors on different nights. Koko regales us with stories about her days as a castaway on a desert island, where she performed drag numbers for chimpanzees and warred with a visiting missionary who eventually saves her life.
The Koko I and the rest of the unfortunately rowdy audience got last Saturday was Doug Loynd, a man who obviously spent more time applying his blue glitter lip gloss than he did studying his script. Loynd began the evening by forgetting his lines, then devoted the rest of his performance to screwing up what he did recall. He spent so much of his time proving his lack of memorization skills that he forgot to act, and the result was more a badly bungled recitation than anything approaching performance. The pair of mechanized talking Styrofoam totem poles that flank the stage (designed and executed by playwright David Maxey) displayed greater acting skills than did our Mr. Loynd.
Koko! The Island Adventures of Miss Koko Neufchatel
Continues through Sunday, April 24, at the Alwun House, 1204 East Roosevelt Street. Call 602-614-4154.
Still, I wanted to like Koko!. From what I could tell, the writing was skillful, the language bright with pop culture references and the script littered with silly sound bites. One hilarious monologue finds Miss Koko bemoaning the loss of all she ever took for granted (carpet cleaning, junk mail, the recordings of Olivia Newton-John); another concerns her desire to make over her nemesis the missionary. But Loynd's readings were jumbled and flat. When he stumbled his way through a bit about Miss Koko's chimp audience pelting her with feces, I wished for some turds of my own to throw.
It didn't help that Koko's three 20-minute acts were followed by 20-minute intermissions, which the audience spent getting liquored up at Alwun House's outdoor bar. By Act Three, the already unruly audience was shit-faced and hollering at Miss Koko, who finally lurched and sputtered his way to a curtain call involving a musical number and a pair of dancing "island boys." I was already on my way to my car, eager to put this Miss Koko's travails behind me and hoping that, if you go see her, she'll be enlivened by an actor who bothered to read his script.


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Here are my top solutions to treating seasonal allergies (not in particular order of efficacy or preference). With the exception of Allegra®, the oral antihistamines can be bought over the counter.
diphenhydramine (Benadryl®): 25-50 mg every 6-8 hours as needed. Use mostly for night time symptoms.
Adverse reactions: drowsiness, dry mouth
cetirizine (Zyrtec®): 5-10 mg daily
loratidine (Claritin®): 10 mg daily
fexofenadine (Allegra®): 60 mg twice a day or 180 mg daily
Most common adverse reactions: headache, drowsiness (not as pronounce or as common as older antihistamines)
Prescription nose sprays
mometasone furoate (Nasonex®): 2 sprays each nostril daily
triamcinalone (Nasacort AQ®): 2 sprays each nostril daily
Most common adverse reactions: headache, runny nose, cough, bloody nose, viral infection (from immunosuppresion)
azelastine (Astelin®): 1-2 sprays each nostril twice a day.
Most common adverse reactions: headache, drowsiness, bad taste, runny nose and cough.
Lavender capsules (not FDA approved)
3-4 drops of Lavender in a vegetable capsules with 5-6 drops of olive oil 2-3 times a day.
Check with your family physician for accurate diagnosis and before starting any medicine or health care product.


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Eszterházy Károly College Faculty of Natural Sciences
Optional reserved markings serve promotion of the information of the manufacturer of those produces which represent added values, in the inner market. Member states have worked out own regulation orders for the standardization of the quality of local products, which are not involved in the decree package of the year 2013, but decrees defined by member states are always shall harmonize to the legal framework of the European Union.
Optional reserved nominations must suit the following most important requirements. The nomination has to refer to one or more characteristic traits or to its economical / production peculiarities. It has to be mentioned by all means that the “added-value indication “ distincts the given product by comparing it with productions of the same type, and it means application of European level.
Optional reserved indications, on which the technical product quality is merely indicated as a consequence of marketing-prescriptions and do not serve the information of the consumer about the quality of a given product, they can be excluded from the standardization circle of the optional reserved nomination.
The application of this optional reserved indication specify the scale of those productions and foodstuffs which are suitable for human consumption, and which may be registered as „mountain products” The field of application primarily concentrates on the livestocks which are fed from fodder or raw material deriving from mountain areas, as well as on the productions and foodstuffs which were manufactures and worked up at mountain areas.
The „Island economy” optional reserved nomination will probably have been launched to the framework of the EU quality assurance policy till 4, January, 2014 by the European Committee. A minute will have been submitted to the European Parliament and Council by the Committee of the European Union , which will contain the conditions of entitlement for label. Presumably, it will only touches upon the circle of those products and foodstuffs which are capable for human production and the raw material of which together with the component of which derive from some island environment. It has to be emphasized that it merely shall be referred to those processed product, which were made in island-situated area, but only in the case if the island environment means a basic condition of certain characteristic trait of a final product.
Legal framework restricts the usage of optional reserved nominations, this mean that it has only be applied to the distinction of those produces , which meet to the sustained requirement system (EU decree 1151/2012. (XI. 21.)


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It doesn’t get any easier or tastier than this Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe! This healthy tomato soup is simple to make and takes only 20 Minutes! This plant-based soup is the perfect low-carb lunch or dinner. It’s low-fat, low-calorie, dairy-free, and vegan. It’s great for meal prep and it’s freezer friendly!
This Vegan Tomato Soup is so simple to make, but so complex in flavor. I highly recommend using garden fresh tomatoes when possible, they will send this soup over the top with flavor.
VEGAN TOMATO SOUP RECIPE
Do you remember eating canned tomato soup? Maybe you still do.
When I weighed nearly 300 lbs, I used to LOVE that soup! It was an easy meal. I usually paired it with a greasy grilled cheese, so it would be over-the-top unhealthy, however I thought it was a light meal.
The classic brand canned tomato soup is only 225 calories a can and its no fat, but did you know it has over 50% of the daily SODIUM recommendation? Did you also know that it has 30 grams of SUGAR?! That’s is 7 and a half teaspoons!
Plus, it has high fructose corn syrup which has been linked to serious health issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. It also has NATURAL FLAVORING, which may or may not be monosodium glutamate, aka MSG. MSG can cause all sorts of reactions like headaches, facial pressure, numbness, drowsiness and tingling. If you’ve ever experienced a reaction to MSG you know you want to avoid it.
I decided to make my own Vegetable Bouillon Powder and make this Simple 20 Minute Tomato Soup as healthy as possible.
This vegetable bouillon powder adds incredible flavor to soups, stock, and chowders, plus it is quick and easy to make. You can feel good about this healthy bouillon because it is free from chemicals and additives.
IS VEGAN TOMATO SOUP HEALTHY?
When you cook at home you are in control of the ingredients. We’re not putting HFCS or MSG in it, so it’s definitely better than canned.
This soup is low fat, no cholesterol, dairy free, and low calorie, but oh, so good!
ARE TOMATOES HEALTHY?
Onto the recipe…
Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe | Simple 20 Minute Soup
- 12 garden fresh tomatoes could sub a 28 oz canned tomatoes
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 cups vegetable broth https://intentionallyeat.com/vegetable-bouillon-powder/
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- Heat broiler on high.
- Slice tomatoes 1/2" slices and place on cookie sheet. Place unpeeled garlic cloves on cookie sheet. Spray tomatoes and garlic with olive oil. Broil on high for 5 minutes.
- While broiling tomatoes and garlic, saute onion in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add broiled tomatoes to the onions and continue to cook over medium heat. Squeeze garlic cloves out of their skin and place in pot with tomatoes and onions.
- Add veggie stock, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, salt & pepper. Stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Use a stick blender or carefully place soup in a blender (it's hot so blend in small batches if using a blender) and puree until smooth. Strain if you want a smoother texture (but you're losing fiber) and top with fresh basil. Enjoy!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH VEGAN TOMATO SOUP
- Vegan Focaccia | Best No Knead Recipe
- The Best Healthy Biscuits
- Garden Salad That Lasts All Week
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding – you have to have dessert!
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By Dr. Geoffrey Modest
There has been a lot of controversy about the potential benefits of using e-cigarettes to help current smokers quit vs the potential harms of e-cigs in normalizing and promoting nicotine use for nonsmokers, possibly leading to smoking the much more toxic regular cigarettes. A recent large data analysis from the UK did suggest that e-cigs may be a helpful aid for smoking cessation (see doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i4645).
- England has a “liberal regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and has seen a considerable growth in their use”
- This study looked a 2 sources of information over time: the Smoking Toolkit Study (monthly household, face-to-face scripted surveys of a representative UK population >16 yo, with data from 2006 on 170,490 individuals, of whom 41K were past smokers, 38K were current smokers, with about 1200 smokers being surveyed quarterly); and statistics on the use of the English National Health Service (NHS) stop smoking services (8,029,012 people had set quit dates)
- The prevalence of self-reported quit attempts decreased over time (45.4% in 2006 to 31.2% in 2014), but the percent of successful quit rate rose from 10.6% to 15.2%
- There as a striking increased use of e-cigs, beginning in 2012 and increasing to 35% by 2014
- E-cig use by smokers was positively associated with successful attempts to quit, by 0.098% [0.064 to 0.132); P<0.001] for every 1% increase in the prevalence of e-cigarette use by smokers
- E-cig use in quit attempts was also positively associated with quit success, by058% [0.038 to 0.078; P<0.001] for every 1% increase in e-cigarette use during a recent quit attempt
- Data were inconclusive about the association between current e-cigarette use and the overall rate of quit attempts, use of NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) bought over the counter, use of prescription treatment, or use of behavioral support. [Note: “inconclusive” does not mean “ineffective”]
- There was evidence that expenditure on mass media was positively associated with use of stop smoking services
- A negative association was found between e-cigarette use during a recent quit attempt and use of NRT obtained through prescription by 0.098% for every 1% increase in e-cig use in a quit attempt (P=0.04), and there was a pretty remarkable but apparently nonsignificant decrease in over-the-counter (OTC) NRT purchases from 40.0% to 20.6% of smokers [e., it appeared that the more e-cigs were used, the less NRT used. Substitution by the patients??)
- The above numbers were adjusted for changes in differences in stop smoking services over time, introduction of a smoking ban in 2007, change in minimum age of sale of cigarettes from 16 to 18 yo in 2007, and changes in price of cigarettes
- The overall decrease in smoking prevalence in England dropped 1 percentage point between 2014-5.
- From their mathematical modeling: in 2015, quit attempts was 32.5% (of 8 million smokers) and the prevalence of e-cig use in quit attempts was 36%, so 54,288 more quitters stopped at least short to medium term. And if 2/3 relapse (the usual %), then e-cigs would have contributed to 18,000 additional long-term quitters.
- And, a 40yo who quits smoking is likely to gain about 9 years of life
- The generalizability to other areas may be limited by their differences to UK policies on e-cigs as well as smoking cessation supports, media campaigns, etc
- Other studies do find a rise in e-cig experimentation in nonsmokers, though the rate of regular use is <1%
- As mentioned in prior blogs (e.g., see https://blogs.bmj.com/bmjebmspotlight/2016/05/10/primary-care-corner-with-geoffrey-modest-md-e-cigarettes-as-a-tool-to-quitting-smokingharm-reduction/ ), I have had some impressive success with e-cigs (either initiated by the patient or by me) in getting some really long-term smokers to quit. I do regularly try the other motivational and medical therapies first, so the group who do finally quit with e-cigs is a pretty resistant one. So, my bottom line is that if e-cigs are legal and available, I do consider it part of my smoking cessation options, even as a means for harm reduction (i.e., using e-cigs to decrease cigarettes, which have 3000 additives and some known to be carcinogenic). And I do counsel adolescents in particular about the potential harm of initiating e-cig use and nicotine’s profound addiction potential.

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Inner Landscape (Clean Feed; 2011)
Daniel Levin has been at the forefront lately in the creative circles of jazz. His recordings (both in duo, trio and quartet settings) have been some of the most inventive and challenging in improvised music. It is amazing to think that after seven albums as leader that he has never recorded a solo cello album. Until now.
Inner Landscape contains six fully improvised pieces that feel more contextual than spontaneous. It's a journey of individual passages with distinct stories interwoven between the chords. Levin takes the listener from a well focused starting point, then catapults you into a realm where the boundaries of free jazz, improvisation, classical and jazz just fall by the wayside. It becomes MUSIC. No defined genre (only for you, the listener, to decide).
"Landscape 2" displays these thoughts brilliantly. It is a piece with endless possibilities. It begins with some loose but fast paced finger work from Levin. He sets the tempo by utilizing the space around the composition. There are short gaps between each moment before he really begins to focus and let loose. The improvised sections on first listen may be hard to grasp but on second listen you are full engulfed by the structure and patterns Levin has created.
"Landscape 6" is Levin walking you through forest at dusk. At first it seems peaceful and you delight in the beautiful trails. But then darkness falls and your psyche creeps in and your thoughts start to betray you. Levin quickly scrambles the pieces and you are left to guide yourself to the exit. But the music moves up in pace, and the journey seems in all directions--Levin brings the listener back only slightly and only for a few moments before literally stretching you right out of the piece (you'll understand that when you hear the piece).
Inner Landscape is a collection of multiple themes with various shapes, colours and patterns that need deep repeated listens. Emotional. Moving. Unexpected. And yet well rounded. There are only a few cellists on the scene today that can make the instrument sound more than what it is in addition to taking you on an other-worldly journey.
Daniel Levin continues to do this with ease. Inner Landscape is a superb first solo outing and I'm hoping he sprinkles more like this in between his other projects. Brilliant.


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by Henry Okafor,
One of the world’s most popular axioms is that humans generally are prone to committing violence but it is such a shame and pity that the world we live in today is ruled by bloodthirsty crazy megalomaniacs filled with the worst form of bestial thought who call themselves our leaders. From Africa to Asia, America to Europe, the Middle East to South America the story is the same.
There was a time when natural disasters was a threat to human existence but today we are rapidly working towards our own annihilation and I must confess we are doing a fantastic job. Little wonder why the likes of Elon Musk suddenly announced the commencement of space travel by 2024 under the disguise of humans becoming interplanetary beings but is that the real reason for that project or are they (scientists and inventors) failing in ensuring world peace and security through science and technology?
Barack Obama in his last state of the union address asked a very pivotal question:”how do we make technology work for us, and not against us – especially when it comes to solving urgent challenges like climate change?” Challenges like Nuclear threats, cyber crimes etc. I personally don’t think running away from a problem solves it because we created this, we should deal with it.
I agree with a few that the worst form of human right abuse is unemployment especially youth unemployment. It is obvious that world leaders both past and present have not learned anything from history. For decades the youth have been protesting (in different forms like fashion, cyber crimes etc) but obviously no one is listening. Social welfares for unemployed youths are not the solution and no one in a right frame of mind likes crime considering the implications of imprisonment or the stigma of being called an ex-convict. Engage the youths!
In 2009, a public forum was held at the World Trade Organisation headquarters in Geneva and the first sub-theme considered the issue of improved global governance as a way of addressing world problems. I wonder how many world leaders actually took out time from their so-called busy schedules to read that document because one very important question that caught my attention from that forum and which world leaders knowingly or unknowingly ignore is: “is Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) a pertinent tool for informing and improving trade governance”? Of course this question was posed to create better governance and sceptics will ask who conducts this assessment and what is their yardstick since so many people have lost faith in the UN and other bodies like Amnesty International but what happened to creating a genuine body that will help humanity overcome this current challenges because believe it or not, every country on earth does business with another country even the US, North Korea, Russia etc.
Also, this is a wakeup call to the electorate, electoral colleges and commissions worldwide to ensure that credible and mentally stable individuals lead them. Leaders should not only be judged by their competence but also their mental temperament because scientists have proven that appearance can be deceiving and not everybody that looks normal is actually mentally ok.
And to the billions of ill-fated followers (who have been destined to have such horrible leaders both past and present) like myself, violence, hatred and unforgiving are not traits of wisdom.
Henry Okafor writes from Lagos state of Nigeria and can be reached on +2349096970531 or [email protected]

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Reasoning about uncertain orientations is one of the core problems in many perception tasks such as object pose estimation or motion estimation.
We propose DeepV2D, an end-to-end deep learning architecture for predicting depth from video.
One of the reasons for the success of convolutional networks is their equivariance/invariance under translations.
This paper proposes a RANSAC-based algorithm for determining the axial rotation angle of an object from a pair of its tomographic projections.
In this work, we demonstrate the benefit of using geometric information from synthetic images, coupled with scene depth information, to recover the scale in depth and ego-motion estimation from monocular videos.
We present a practical backend for stereo visual SLAM which can simultaneously discover individual rigid bodies and compute their motions in dynamic environments.


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The physical and behavioral changes associated with aging can vary by breed and individual but eventually, all dogs become senior citizens. New challenges arise for both the dog and the owner during this stage of life, but with proper care and attention, a dog’s senior years can be golden years.
Watch for behavioral changes associated with getting older
Older dogs may take longer to get up in the morning. They may stop and appear to contemplate the stairs rather than bounding up them like they did when they were younger. They may elect to curl up in a corner away from the family, eat less, drink less, groom less and have more frequent urinary accidents. Growling, nipping, or yelping may occur when they are touched in certain areas as arthritis begins to set in. If one or more of these signs are present, it may be time to see the veterinarian. As dogs change, so do their nutritional needs. The veterinarian can suggest dietary changes that will ease some of the discomforts of aging and increase both the quality and duration of life for the dog.
Regular dental checkups are required
Dogs, like humans, are susceptible to periodontal disease, gingivitis, and plaque and tartar build up. As dogs age, they may present with bad breath and mouth pain. These are signs that bacteria may be building up in an unhealthy mouth. Senior dogs suffering from naturally weakened immune systems are especially susceptible to the spread of bacteria to vital organs including their kidneys and heart resulting in life threatening infections. As dogs age, it is crucial to keep their mouths clean through regular brushing and inspection. It is not uncommon for older dogs to develop impactions that require antibiotics and tooth extractions.
Check for lumps and bumps
Dogs commonly develop lumps and bumps under the skin as they age. Benign, fatty tumors called lipoma are very common in older dogs and tend to be soft and movable. Senior dogs may also develop tiny, pink wart-like growths called sebaceous hyperplasia. This too is common and benign. Large, hard, or immovable masses under the skin may be serious and cancerous and will require veterinary testing to determine if they are malignant or benign.
Sight and Hearing can be affected by age
Nuclear sclerosis, or clouding of the lenses of the eyes, is very common in older dogs and does not impair their vision, however, failing eyesight is not uncommon in older dogs and may be impossible to detect through visual inspection of the eye.
Signs of eyesight deterioration in dogs may include high stepping or stumbling when walking, bumping in to furniture or other objects, and walking with their noses very close to the ground. Senior dogs with vision loss can maintain a high quality of life when they are kept safe by their owners. They will probably require more time on the leash to get their daily exercise and should be confined to a fenced area free of obstructions when they are off the lease outdoors. They will create a mental map of their surroundings and get around quite easily when furniture moving is kept to a minimum and clear walking paths are provided. Older dogs may also develop cataracts in the eyes and surgery may be required to remove them.
Age related hearing loss, or Presbycusis, is the most common form of acquired hearing loss in dogs accounting for 30 percent of all hearing loss. Signs of hearing loss may include inattention or appearing startled when approached or touched from behind. There is little that can be done from a medical standpoint, but owners who are aware of the issue can help their dogs by always approaching them from the front and taking care not to startle them.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Publishers’ behind-the-scenes ground-laying is bubbling up to make this winter a blow-out season in advertisers’ embrace of automated video ad buying, says one founder at the epicenter of the trend.
“We’ve seen a lot of big publishers preparing for what they expect to be a very, very large Q4,” Mark Trefgarne, CEO of LiveRail, whose platform is responsible for helping a large proportion of premium publishers sell their inventory using programmatic techniques. “We’ve seen a lot of major publishers doing things like launch programmatic exchanges in preparation for Q4 to enable them to take advantage of programmatic budgets.”
News Corp in August unveiled its own initiative to let advertisers buy inventory from across its properties using the techniques, in which buyers automatically purchase slots reaching targeted demographics to pre-selected, guaranteed criteria rather than via human sales interactions.
Ad buyers’ greater quest for certainty is also fuelling the rise. Trefgarne cited unidentified research forecasting: “This year, research suggests that about 19% of video ad budgets will be executed programmatically. Next year, that’s expected to go to about 25% … almost $1 billion of advertiser budgets.” Forrester projections for SpotXchange made similar forecasts this April.
The fortunes of ad tech vendors like LiveRail are riding on the growing trend. “We’ve more than tripled this year from a revenue standpoint, Trefgarne says.
LiveRail registered second to Google as the biggest video ad site according go comScore – see my report, based on the June comScore numbers.
Watch the full video for more.