The Georgian Foreign Minister has started his official visit to the Republic of Turkey
The Georgian Foreign Minister started his official visit to the Republic of Turkey by visiting the Atatürk Museum and paying homage to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.
The Georgian delegation laid a wreath at Atatürk’s tomb and signed the memorial book. According to the Georgian Foreign Minister, Atatürk is the architect of the State of Turkey who blazed the trail in the history of Turkey and mankind as a whole.
As part of his official visit to the Republic of Turkey, Mikheil Janelidze will attend the Ninth Ambassadors Conference. He is due to hold meetings with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Vice Speaker of the Parliament Ahmet Aydın.
The Prime Minister of Georgia invited the President of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia
Strategic partnership, trade and economic relations, security environment within the region and all over the world were among the topics discussed by and between Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey today.Meeting held within the scope of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was focused on the significance of close friendly and partnership relations existing between the two counties. Substantial results of the strategic partnership between the two countries, political dynamics of high-level bilateral interaction, engagement and active cooperation of Georgia and Republic of Turkey in projects of regional geo-political nature were noted at the meeting.Discussion topics also included the war waged in Ukraine and resulting challenges in the complex security environment of the world and region. Significance of peace and stability was noted for ensuring the further development and long-term prosperity of the region. Within this context, agreement reached last year between Azerbaijan and Armenia with a mediation of Irakli Garibashvili was praised , as it resulted in the release of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijan in return of essential maps shared by Armenia with Azerbaijan. It was thereby stated that further advancement of the effective cooperation between Georgia and Republic of Turkey in every direction is vital for the stable and sustainable development of the region. The Prime Minister of Georgia invited the President of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia.Press Service of the Government Administration
Turkish firefighting planes sent to extinguish fire in Borjomi, following the phone conversation between the Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Turkey
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (MFA), Ilia Darchiashvili and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu had a telephone conversation, where the Turkish side expressed its readiness to assist in the elimination of forest fires raging in the Borjomi municipality of Georgia.
During the telephone conversation, the Turkish Foreign Minister expressed his interest in the current situation in the municipality of Borjomi and the progress of the fire extinguishing works. He once again confirmed Turkey's commitment to provide Georgia with appropriate equipment.
Ilia Darchiashvili thanked his Turkish colleague for his help and once again emphasized the close partnership between Georgia and Turkey and noted the assistance provided by Turkey in similar situations in the past.
Within the framework of international aid, Turkey's firefighting plane with an 8-ton tank has already got involved in carrying out fire extinguishing works in Borjomi municipality. Additional aircraft are scheduled to be dispatched.
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Ilia Darchiashvili has met with his Turkish counterpart
Within the framework of the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia to the Republic of Turkey, Ilia Darchiashvili met with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.
According to the administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the sides noted with satisfaction the strategic partnership successfully developing between the two countries and acquiring an increasingly greater importance in terms of deepening bilateral relations, as well as regional cooperation.
The Ministers positively assessed the intensification of high-level relations between Georgia and Turkey. The visit of the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili to the Republic of Turkey was positively evaluated. The sides expressed their readiness to work actively in the future and exchange high-level bilateral visits. Special mention, in this regard, was made of the visit of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Georgia.
The Ministers highly appraised the activities of the Strategic Cooperation Council, which is an effective platform for strengthening relations in a multilateral format, and expressed the hope that the Council will meet in the near future.
Special attention was paid to priority areas of cooperation between Georgia and Turkey, including trade and economic contacts. The sides highlighted the successful results achieved in this regard, including increased trade turnover. The Ministers agreed to work at the level of agencies to strengthen trade and business ties between the two countries, and to hold the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Economic Council between Georgia and Turkey.
The Ministers noted with satisfaction the high level of mutual support between the countries. Ilia Darchiashvili thanked his Turkish colleague for his government's firm support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for Turkey's strong position regarding Georgia's foreign policy priorities.
The Ministers reviewed the security environment in the region. In this regard, Turkey's efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region were emphasized.
Speaking about the ongoing processes in the region, the Ministers highlighted Georgia's important role in ensuring stability and sustainable development in the South Caucasus. In this regard, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey welcomed the first meeting held in Tbilisi between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Armenia and expressed the hope that Georgia will play a positive role in ensuring peace in the region.
The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Turkey welcomed the relations of the two countries in multilateral formats and especially noted the trilateral Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey format.
Discussions also focused on close people-to-people contacts. The sides welcomed the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Ministers were presented a commemorative medallion specially designed to mark the occassion at the initiative of the Embassy of Georgia to Turkey.
President S. Zourabichvili Gifts Books from Elene Akhvlediani’s Personal Library to Museum of Books
President Salome Zourabichvili gifted books from the personal library of Elene Akhvlediani to the Museum of Books of the Ilia Chavchavadze National Parliamentary Library on International Museum Day.
According to the administration of the President of Georgia, the books, which were purchased personally by the President, include: Du “Cubisme” by Albert Gleizes and Jean Metzinger and Les Peintres Cubistes by Guillaume Apollinaire.
During the event, the President stated that “these two important books bring us closer to European culture and show how much we had merged with it before the Soviet Union and Soviet pressure separated us from Europe. We are returning to this path now and as a sign of that I want to give you these two books.”
Levan Taktakishvili, Director of the Library Resources Department of the NPLG, noted the number of materials gifted by President Zourabichvili in the library: “We received many gifts from Mme. Zourabichvili dating back to before her presidency. The archives of her parents, of her husband are in the library. It was Mme. Zourabichvili who awarded the Order of National Hero to Mikha Khelashvili. We’re always ready to seek more and more interesting material.”
THE LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE OF THE WORLD “1915ÇANAKKALE” OPENS 18 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
GELIBOLU (GALLIPOLI), TURKEY: The 1915Çanakkale Bridge was officially opened in a ceremony attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday 18th March 2022.
Taking it’s title as the world’s longest mid-span and highest tower suspension bridge, the 1915Çanakkale Bridge was completed 18-months ahead of schedule.
Tendered by the Turkish Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, General Directorate of Motorways on 2017, financed and constructed by the Turkish-Korean joint venture partners – DL E&C–Limak–SK ecoplant–Yapı Merkezi – the 1915Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway will enable the crossing between Asia and Europe continents in six minutes through the Çanakkale Strait (Dardanelles). It will also provide a new heavy transit alternative to the Istanbul Strait passage, meaning faster and more cost-effective freight transport, as well as strengthened economic, political, tourism and social bonds for the region.
About the 1915Çanakkale Bridge
At a total bridge length of 4,608 metres, a central span of 2,023 metres and a total bridge tower height of 318 metres (334 metres the top point),the 1915Çanakkale Bridge is the longest mid-span and highest tower suspension bridge in the world. The Bridge connects Gelibolu on the European side, with Lapseki on the Asian side. The bridge is named as 1915Çanakkale in honour and remembrance of the Çanakkale Battle during World War I that took place between Turkish and Allied forces.
The Turkish General Directorate of Highways (KGM) has awarded the 1915Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway Project within the framework of a Public Private Partnership model to a Turkish-Korean joint venture. ÇOK A.Ş. (Çanakkale Motorway Bridge Construction Investment Operation Inc.) is the appointed company of the 1915Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway Project. The equal partners of the appointed company are Limak (limak.com.tr) and Yapı Merkezi (ym.com.tr) of Turkey, and DL E&C (dlenc.co.kr) and SK ecoplant (skecoplant.com) of South Korea.
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In France, this week’s news item has been marked by two stories of idiots playing russian roulette. Yup, russian roulette. The game in which everybody loses and the luckiest gets to spend some time in jail.
The first incident happened on friday night near Le Mans. The victim, named Amaury, and his 4 “friends” were heavily drunk and stoned. Amaury illegally bought the gun a week ago. And although circumstances are still unclear, it seems like he didn’t know that the gun was really loaded. Nice prank !
More detailed on the incident on Google News.
The second incident actually happened 1 year ago (the trial took place this thursday”. That day, François who had never met his victim before, blew Wesley’s head with a sawed-off shotgun. A shotgun. Heads you live, Tails you die.
As incredible as this may seem, the incident’s been qualified as a manslaughter since “François knew how to handle the trigger avoid shooting but had been distracted and accidentally shot”.
The original news here.
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.”


NEW YORK (CBS News) — Neil Patrick Harris returned for this third time hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday, telling audience members and viewers, “Welcome to the 66th annual Tony Awards, or as we like to call it, ’50 Shades of Gay.'”
As the telecast began, he joined the cast of “The Book of Mormon” for the 2011 best musical winner’s opening number, “Hello!,” before beginning a musical number of his own.
He then was surrounded by dancers for an original number in which he wished that real life was more like theater, with backup dancers, rhymes and quick costume changes. He had cameo help from Amanda Seyfried, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patti LuPone, the little red-headed orphan from “Annie” and a flying Mary Poppins.
At another point in the show, Harris poked fun at “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” hanging upside-down as Angela Lansbury, speaking about the American Theater Wing (which hands out the Tony Awards) tells the audience, “We won’t leave you hanging.”
He also sang a dizzying mashup of all the musicals that have ever won a Tony for best score – everything from “Cats” to “South Pacific” to “Rent.”
Finally, he closed the show with another musical number – about not having enough time to close the show. Like his rap during last year’s Tony Awards, the song recapped what happened in the ceremony we just watched.
What did you think of Neil Patrick Harris as the Tonys host? Share your thoughts in the comments area below this article.
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A few days ago we posted that LG Display demonstrated an OLED Taillight module - the first time LGD actually unveiled an OLED lighting design for the automotive market. According to a new article in Business Korea, LGD is indeed in advanced talks with Germany automakers to supply OLED lighting systems starting in 2018.
According BK, LGD is in talks with Mercedes Benz, Audi and Volkswagen. The OLED lighting panels will be produced at LGD's upcoming 5-Gen OLED lighting fab. LGD's should start low-volume production soon, and the company aims to ramp-up production to 15,000 monthly substrates by the end of 2017.
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Uncontrolled (or) Treatment-Resistant Hypertension: Understanding the Causes, Diagnosis, Best Medications, and Target BP
Hypertension, often referred to as the "silent killer," is a condition that affects countless individuals globally, and if left unmanaged, it can lead to a host of serious health complications. While hypertension can often be effectively managed with lifestyle modifications and medication, there are some cases where blood pressure remains elevated despite treatment. This condition is known as uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension, and it can have serious consequences if left untreated.
Causes of Uncontrolled Hypertension
The following are some of the causes of treatment-resistant hypertension:
Kidney disease: The kidneys play an important role in regulating blood pressure. When the kidneys are damaged or not functioning properly, it can cause secondary hypertension.
Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes interrupted breathing during sleep. It has been linked to hypertension, possibly due to the effect of low oxygen levels during apnea events.
Hormonal imbalances: Certain hormonal imbalances, such as an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or an adrenal gland tumour (pheochromocytoma), can cause treatment-resistant hypertension.
Coarctation of the aorta: A rare congenital condition in which the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, is narrowed or constricted, leading to uncontrolled hypertension.
White coat hypertension: White coat hypertension is a condition in which a patient's blood pressure is elevated when measured in a clinical setting, but normal when measured outside of a clinical setting. It is thought to be caused by anxiety or stress related to being in a medical environment.
Diagnosis of Uncontrolled Hypertension
To diagnose uncontrolled hypertension, a healthcare provider will first need to confirm that a patient has hypertension. This is typically done by measuring blood pressure in both arms and legs while the patient is at rest. If a patient's blood pressure consistently reads above 130/80 mmHg, they are considered to have hypertension.
If a patient has already been diagnosed with hypertension and is receiving treatment, but their blood pressure remains elevated, their healthcare provider will need to investigate the underlying cause. This may involve additional tests, such as blood tests to check kidney function or sleep studies to evaluate for sleep apnea.
Best Medication for Uncontrolled Hypertension
There are several different types of medication that can be used to treat uncontrolled hypertension. The choice of medication will depend on the patient's underlying medical conditions, as well as any side effects they may experience.
One of the most common classes of medication used to treat hypertension is ACE inhibitors. These medications work by relaxing blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure. Other classes of medication used to treat hypertension include calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and beta-blockers.
If a patient is already taking medication for hypertension but is still experiencing uncontrolled hypertension, their healthcare provider may need to adjust the dosage or add additional medication to their treatment plan. In some cases, a patient may need to try multiple medications or combinations of medications before achieving adequate blood pressure control.
Target Blood Pressure for Uncontrolled Hypertension
The target blood pressure for uncontrolled hypertension is typically lower than for controlled hypertension, with a goal of reducing blood pressure to below 130/80 mmHg. This lower target is based on research showing that a lower blood pressure can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.
Overall, uncontrolled hypertension is a serious medical condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce the risk of complications. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and adherence to treatment is crucial for managing this condition.
For patients with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or chronic kidney disease, a lower target blood pressure of less than 120/80 mmHg may be recommended. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension need to work closely with their healthcare provider to establish an appropriate target blood pressure and develop a treatment plan to achieve this goal.
Uncontrolled hypertension is a serious medical condition that can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications. While several factors can contribute to uncontrolled hypertension, including poor medication adherence and underlying medical conditions, there are also effective treatment options available.
Patients with uncontrolled hypertension should work closely with their healthcare provider to identify the underlying cause of their high blood pressure and develop a treatment plan that includes medication, lifestyle modifications, and other interventions as needed. With the right treatment approach, most patients can achieve adequate blood pressure control and reduce their risk of cardiovascular complications.
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- Causes of Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Diagnosis of Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Best Medication for Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Target Blood Pressure for Uncontrolled Hypertension

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Doug explains how Amazon CodeWhisperer was designed to save engineering time, and reflects on what it means for something to be truly "generative"
Generative AI is becoming more common in our lives as the technology grows and evolves. There are now AI companions to help other AI models execute their tasks more efficiently, and Amazon CodeWhisperer (ACW) is among the best in the game. We are joined today by the General Manager of Amazon CodeWhisperer and Director of Software Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Doug Seven.We discuss how Doug and his team are able to remain agile in such a huge organization like Amazon before getting a crash course on the two-pizza-team philosophy and everything you need to know about ACW and how it works. Then, we dive into the characteristics that make up a generative AI model, why Amazon felt it necessary to create its own AI companion, why AI is not here to take our jobs, how Doug and his team ensure that ACW is safe and responsible, and how generative AI will become common in most households much sooner than we may think.Key Points From This Episode:


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13-year-old killed in confrontation with Harnett deputy
A Harnett County deputy shot and killed a heavily armed 13-year-old boy early Tuesday in a confrontation outside a Cameron convenience store, authorities said Tuesday afternoon.Posted — Updated
Cpl. S. Assman was shot in the leg during the incident. He was treated at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and was recuperating at home, Sheriff Larry Rollins said.
The name of the teen wasn't released because he was a juvenile, but Rollins said he was an Overhills Middle School eighth-grader who lived with his parents in the Anderson Creek community.
Harnett County authorities initially said the shooting victim was a man, but Rollins said it wasn't until several hours after the incident that they determined he was 13 years old.
Assman and Sgt. T. Daggett were patrolling southwest Harnett County at about 2:25 a.m. when they observed someone sitting in a ditch in front of the Super Mart convenience store, at 1943 N.C. Highway 24/87, Rollins said.
The deputies asked the boy to show them what was in a book bag lying nearby, and they saw a 9 mm and a .22-caliber handgun inside, along with about 250 rounds of ammunition, Rollins said.
The 13-year-old then pulled another 9 mm handgun out and shot Assman in the leg, the sheriff said. Both deputies then returned fire, killing the boy, he said.
Rollins declined to say how many shots the boy fired, how many shots the deputies fired or how many times the boy was hit.
The State Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate, which is routine in an officer-involved shooting. Assman and Daggett have been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Rollins defended his deputies' actions in the case but said it has been hard on them.
"He's a suspect, he was armed and he did (fire at them). You have to handle that situation," he said. "After the fact, when you have time to think about things, you know that it's a child – a 13-year-old is a child. It's like one of them said, 'Why? Why did he do it?'"
The boy's parents didn't know he was out of the house, the sheriff said. He declined to say whether they knew anything about the boy's weapons and ammunition.
Harnett County Schools Superintendent Phil Ferrell said automated phone calls were made Tuesday night to the families of all Overhills Middle students to inform them about the incident.
“It makes me really nervous because my kid goes there,” Darlene Folden, mother of an Overhills Middle eighth-grader, said. “You think the school is going to be safe because there is a cop there, but it is not always a guarantee.”
Overhills Middle custodian and bus driver Ricky Sulton, who drove by the shooting scene Tuesday, said he was surprised to hear a student was involved.
“I walk up and down these halls all day long, up and down, and you think somebody might have a gun up in here and you don't know who has got it. It's scary,” he said.
Grief counselors will be at the school Wednesday.
"We are deeply saddened anytime a student's life is cut short, especially in a tragic situation like this," Ferrell said.
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Whether you’ve dropped a few bucks on a Powerball ticket or rolled the dice on a casino cruise out of Myrtle Beach, both activities are covered under the Palmetto State’s gambling and lotteries laws.
Does Myrtle Beach have gambling?
Home to South Carolina’s only casino ships, the beautiful Atlantic Ocean off the Myrtle Beach area coast comes alive every day and night with Vegas-style gambling, live entertainment, and fine food.
Can you gamble in SC?
There are no land-based or tribal casinos in South Carolina. No sports betting, no poker in any form, and only very limited lotteries exist there. South Carolina law currently identifies just three legal forms of gambling: bingo, raffles, and the state lottery.
Why are there no casinos in South Carolina?
The state isn’t gambler friendly and has prohibited all forms of online gambling. Even on land, you will only find one venue to legally gamble at. Since the laws are extremely strict around online betting, it doesn’t appear online casinos will ever exist legally in South Carolina.
Is Myrtle Beach safe?
According to the FBI’s latest US Crime Report, Myrtle Beach, SC is now officially the 3rd most dangerous city in the United States.
How far out do casino boats go?
In the US, where casinos are restricted by state, ships must be a minimum of 12 miles out before the first dice is thrown.
What states can you own a slot machine?
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text: To study the oncogenic role of the NRAS oncogene (NRAS G12V) in the context of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), we used a Vav promoter-tetracycline transactivator (Vav-tTA)-driven repressible TRENRAS G12V transgene system in Mll-AF9 knock-in mice developing AML. Conditional repression of NRAS G12V expression greatly reduced peripheral white blood cell (WBC) counts in leukemia recipient mice and induced apoptosis in the transplanted AML cells correlated with reduced Ras/Erk signaling. After marked decrease of AML blast cells, myeloproliferative disease (MPD)-like AML relapsed characterized by cells that did not express NRAS G12V. In comparison with primary AML, the MPD-like AML showed significantly reduced aggressiveness, reduced myelosuppression, and a more differentiated phenotype. We conclude that, in AML induced by an Mll-AF9 transgene, NRAS G12V expression contributes to acute leukemia maintenance by suppressing apoptosis and reducing differentiation of leukemia cells. Moreover, NRAS G12V oncogene has a cell nonautonomous role in suppressing erythropoiesis that results in the MPD-like AML show significantly reduced ability to induce anemia. Our results imply that targeting NRAS or RAS oncogene-activated pathways is a good therapeutic strategy forAMLand attenuating aggressiveness of relapsed AML.

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Scarlett Johansson Is Using All Her Powers To Win Her Custody Battle!
Seems that Scarlett Johansson may need to channel her inner Black Widow to win daughter Rose, from her soon-to-be ex Romain Duriac. The couple, who wed in 2014, parted ways in January and worked out an informal co-parenting schedule. But on March 7, when Scarlett officially filed for divorce from the French journalist, she asked for primary custody of Rose. Romain reportedly intends to fight for the little girl and have her live with him in France, and some legal experts believe he’s got a shot, thanks to Scarlett’s hectic movie-star schedule. As of now, the blonde beauty is asking the public for privacy “out of respect for all working moms.”

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10 Myths About Historical Figures We Still Believe
When you are famous, people expect a little extravagance and peculiarity from you. The weird, outrageous, or simply unusual stories about famous people usually prove to be the most enduring. They are the stories the public wants to believe—even if they aren’t true. As a result of this, many myths regarding notable figures from the past are still prevalent today.
10JFK Said He Was A Doughnut
“Ich bin ein Berliner” is the crowning line of one of the most famous speeches of all time, delivered by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 in Berlin as a show of America’s support for West Germany. The memorable one-liner is simply meant to state, “I am a Berliner,” but the word soon spread that JFK made a humorous gaffe and actually said something else—that he was a jam doughnut.
While a “Berliner” is indeed the name of a type of pastry popular in Germany, the myth was born out of a simple misunderstanding of German grammar. Those who claimed it was true maintained that “Ich bin Berliner” would be the correct way to say that he was a citizen of Berlin, while “Ich bin ein Berliner” would be misconstrued as him saying that he was a doughnut.
But the truth is that it never confused the people of Germany. For starters, people in Berlin do not call that particular doughnut a Berliner—the term is only used in other regions. Moreover, the people of Berlin aren’t morons. Context alone makes the meaning clear to any German, just like saying that you are a Frankfurter doesn’t make you a hotdog or calling yourself a New Yorker doesn’t make you a magazine.
9Betsy Ross Designed The American Flag
One of the most inspiring stories regarding the birth of the United States of America is Betsy Ross designing the American flag. Unfortunately, there is no evidence to support the story whatsoever. In fact, it was not until 100 years later that the story even surfaced, thanks to a grandson of Ross called William Canby, who claimed that Betsy had told him the story before she died, when he was just six years old. His only evidence was affidavits from family members claiming they had also heard Betsy tell the story.
Even according to Canby’s account, Betsy Ross only had one contribution to the design of the flag—the five-pointed star. According to Canby, Washington originally preferred a six-pointed star, but Ross convinced everyone to go with the alternative by showing them how easy a five-pointed star would be to make. Other family members later expanded the story to give Betsy credit for the full design.
We may never know exactly who invented the American flag as we know it today. It is likely that many people contributed to the final design. As far as Betsy Ross goes, all we can say for sure is that she was a seamstress who lived on Arch Street and that she did, at one point, sew a naval ensign for Pennsylvania ships. We know this because of government records, but everything else is uncertain.
8Captain Cook Discovered Australia
James Cook was a famed captain in the British Royal Navy who had great success as a navigator and explorer. He was responsible for mapping areas of the world that were previously unknown or little-known to Europe. However, he is probably most famous for discovering Australia—which he didn’t.
It is true that Cook landed in Australia in 1770, when he performed the most detailed exploration of the region up until that time, particularly the east coast. However, before him there were dozens of other ships that either landed on the continent, or at the very least saw it. In other words, Europe was well aware that Australia existed before Captain Cook.
A better candidate for discovering Australia is a Dutch navigator by the name of Willem Janszoon. There is a good chance that there were others before him, but his is the first recorded European landing in Australia. It happened in 1606, 164 years before James Cook’s famous voyage.
7Walter Raleigh Brought Tobacco To England
Sir Walter Raleigh was a well-known English aristocrat, politician, and explorer. He is also frequently wrongly credited with bringing tobacco to England. He is also sometimes hailed as the person who brought potatoes to England. This is not as widespread, although it is just as wrong.
Both of these supposedly happened after he traveled to America in the 16th century in an attempt to settle a colony (the famous Roanoke colony in what is now North Carolina). Despite the colony’s failure, he did gain knowledge of Native American practices, particularly the use of tobacco.
Raleigh brought a lot of tobacco back with him and his high standing within the court of Elizabeth I ensured that his new habit quickly became fashionable. So there is some truth to the story—Sir Walter Raleigh did make tobacco a lot more common and popular with the English. However, people were already quite aware of tobacco (as well as potatoes) thanks to the Spanish, who brought them to Europe first. There had actually been attempts to grow tobacco in England years before Raleigh’s voyages. It just simply hadn’t caught on with the public yet.
6Ronald Reagan Was Up For The Lead In Casablanca
The fact that Ronald Reagan had a successful acting career before going into politics is pretty common knowledge. However, when you are involved in entertainment and politics, two of the most public professions in the world, there are bound to be some myths about you floating around. One of those would be that Reagan was actually supposed to play the lead role in Casablanca.
Of course, the role of Rick Blaine eventually went to Humphrey Bogart and Casablanca went on to become one of the most famous movies of all time. However, an early publicity release from Warner Brothers listed Reagan and Ann Sheridan in the leading roles.
As it turned out, this was nothing more than a ploy for more publicity. When Hollywood News made the announcement, producer Hal Wallis hadn’t even cast anyone for the movie yet. Casablanca was already looking like a huge hit and Wallis had the power to cast anyone he wanted in his movie—and he was determined to get Bogart. The handsome, genial Reagan was all wrong for the role of the cynical, world-weary Rick, and the studio never seriously considered him.
5Boudica Invented Wheel Spikes For Chariots
Boudica (also spelled Boudicca or Boadicea) was a leader of the Celtic Iceni tribe who led a rebellion against the Roman Empire. Although she was eventually defeated, she still managed to raise some serious hell and completely destroy several Roman settlements.
Part of the reason for her success was that her chariots supposedly had a secret innovation—long, sharp spikes fitted on each wheel in order to cut down those who stood in the way. Boudica is credited by many as the first to implement this weapon (the scythed chariot, as it is officially known) but the truth is we can’t even say for certain that she used it at all. What we do know, though, is that the scythed chariot existed long before Boudica’s time.
Boudica died in A.D. 60 or 61. However, the first mention of a scythed chariot comes from the Greek general Xenophon, who credits its invention to Cyrus the Great of Persia. Xenophon relates how Cyrus used the chariots in the Battle of Pteria in 547 B.C. Although this claim is somewhat disputed, many more descriptions of scythed chariots were given during the Greco-Persian Wars 100 years later—so they definitely existed before Boudica.
4Walt Disney Was Frozen After His Death
The origins of this rumor remain unknown, but Disney was an extremely private person and it seems that this gave the opportunity for the public imagination to run wild. Around the time of his death in the ’60s, the concept of cryogenic storage had just appeared, so it might have looked like the kind of thing someone famous would go for. Disney was a technological innovator in his own field, so he might have seemed like an appropriate candidate.
There are actually two versions of the myth going around—one says that Disney froze his entire body while the other says that only his head was put into cryogenic stasis. Both are false. This is backed up by a wealth of evidence that Disney was cremated, including his death certificate.
Disney’s own daughter sought to put this myth to rest by opening the Walt Disney Family Museum. According to her, this allowed the family to dispel many of the myths surrounding Walt Disney—and the cryogenic freezing was among them.
3Caesar Was Born By Caesarian Section
According to this myth, the most famous Roman of all time, Julius Caesar, was born by being cut out of the stomach of his mother. Thus, the procedure became known as a caesarian section (or in some versions Caesar was named after the caesarian section procedure itself). A 10th-century Byzantine document called The Suda made exactly this claim: “When his mother died in the ninth month, they cut her open, took him out, and named him thus; for in the Roman tongue dissection is called ‘Caesar.’ ”
There are a few problems with this statement, though. For starters, the procedure had been documented by earlier civilizations, so it was not a Roman invention. The name probably is Roman, but comes from a law called the Lex Caesarea, not from Julius Caesar. The law stated that the child must be cut out of the womb of any deceased pregnant woman.
But the real nail in the coffin for this tale comes simply from the fact that Caesar’s mother, Aurelia, survived. Back in Roman times, this would have been impossible after a caesarian section, which was only performed on a dead or dying woman.
2Queen Victoria Was A Sexual Prude
The popular view of Victorian England is as a stuffy, sexually repressed place. There are stories about how Victorian brides knew nothing about sex until their wedding night or how Victorians often covered up table and piano legs because they thought they were too suggestive (all nonsense, by the way). There is even an apocryphal (although entertaining) story about Queen Victoria refusing to outlaw lesbianism because she couldn’t believe that women took part in such bedroom shenanigans.
The reality (at least regarding Victoria) was quite different. For starters, she had nine children, so whatever hang-ups about sex she supposedly had were definitely not present in her own marriage to Prince Albert. But more than that, it would appear that Albert was in fact much more prudish than his wife. This is evidenced by Queen Victoria’s art collection and her obvious fondness for the naked body. She had numerous paintings that proudly displayed both naked men and women and even tried to get Albert to loosen up as well. On at least three separate occasions, she gave him nude paintings for his birthday.
1Catherine The Great Died While Having Sex With A Horse
Catherine II of Russia was one of the most powerful women who ever lived—and you don’t get to be in that position without making a few enemies. In fact, those enemies were probably the ones responsible for spreading this rumor about Catherine the Great after her death. It is even possible that her own son, Prince Paul, heir to the throne of Russia, started the rumor (the two had a strained relationship).
Unfortunately for Catherine’s enemies (as well as those looking for a scandalous story), her death was a common and mundane one. She most likely died of a stroke. On November 16, 1796, she was found unconscious on the bathroom floor. She slipped into a coma and survived for one more night before dying in her bed the next day.
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Silence is Broken is a short film by Chris Read and James Pearson-Howes and produced by P.G Film, commissioned for the Channel 4 series “Random Acts”. For the original score we produced a deep and brooding track that pairs deep drones with menacing electronics and traditional folk hand drumming. Original lyrics come courtesy of cult grime artist Trim.

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Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun informs his readers to catch a hockey game in Detroit on Sunday, tickets are still available.
But that is not the story, it is what Joe said about Detroit…
And Detroit is an up and coming city for sure. I was down there last week for the Blue Jays home opener and was blown away with what they have done with that downtown. It has been cleaned up nicely, with lots of pubs and restaurants and all sorts of character. I didn’t run into one homeless person, the parking is $10 and it’s right across from Windsor.
Thanks Joe, the folks from the Detroit area needed that right about now… read the rest of the story...
Stars/Canucks game not on VersusHD, golf is on.
In case you ask, via Comcast in Detroit area.
The Versus website states all quarterfinal games in HD.
update 10:06pm, Game is on INHD as noted in the comments. I have the VS?GLFHD channel, why not use that channel or at least let us know the game was moved? Even the INHD channel guide shows a movie on instead of hockey.
from Roy MacGregor of the Globe and Mail,
The coaching staff once tried to bring an end to a regular-season slump by holding a séance in the trainers’ room, complete with candles to help them call on the ghosts of One-Eyed Frank McGee, King Clancy, and Fearless Frank Finnigan. It didn’t work.
One goaltender — and we shall spare him the humiliation of using his name — refused to change his underwear during one playoff run that, perhaps fortunately, came to a quicker-than-expected end.
from the News & Observer,
One of the most well-received signs at the Carolina Hurricanes’ final game proclaimed, “Ray must stay.” Less than a week later, Ray Whitney is staying for another three years.
Whitney, the Hurricanes’ leading scorer with a career-high 83 points, agreed today to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million. He was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
thanks to a KK member for the heads-up!
from the AP via Yahoo,
But a big part of what has made Hasek an all-time great—an insatiable appetite to compete—brought him back to Detroit at age 42 with a bargain-basement, incentive-laden contract.
He made $750,000 during the regular season.
If Hasek helps Detroit get past the Calgary Flames in the first round, he’ll earn a $450,000 bonus; another $450,000 if the Red Wings advance to the conference finals; and $200,000 more if he hoists his second Stanley Cup and the 11th in franchise history.
“I didn’t come back to play and to make money,” Hasek said. “I came back because I want to compete for the Stanley Cup, and to win the Stanley Cup.
from the Mercury News,
Right wing Jonathan Cheechoo participated in the Sharks’ morning skate and his status for Game2 later today against the Nashville Predators will be a game-time decision.
“I won’t know till I see how it reacts,” said Cheechoo, who sustained a sprained right knee in Game 1 on a hit from Predators forward Scott Hartnell. “I’ll see how it feels this afternoon. If it feels good, then you never know. If it gets worse, then obviously I can’t go.”
added 8:17pm, Cheechoo is in the lineup.
from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail,
The last thing the NHL needs now is to see this growing northern alienation take root. Canadians have threatened to walk away before — usually after lockouts or strikes - but always flocked back when the game returned. There was a massive uproar against the decision to show the Pens-Sens’ game in the afternoon, a demonstration of the passion that NHL fans have in Canada for playoff hockey and the institution of Hockey Night In Canada. One of these days, the league is going to make a similar sort of call and find the response far more muted.
much more and other NHL bits too…
via David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail,
Rick DiPietro returned to practice for the New York Islanders on Friday and is expected to be in goal Saturday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
“I think that will give them a huge lift,” Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said of DiPietro’s return from a concussion.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Capitals have partnered with Brand Thunder, a leader in computer browser branding, to create the first team-branded Internet browser in professional sports.
The customized Firefox theme allows fans to stay informed on the most up-to-date Capitals’ news no matter what website they are visiting. Once the browser theme is downloaded to a fan’s computer, the program transforms the average browser into a Capitals-themed experience. Additionally, there is an interactive toolbar that allows fans to purchase tickets, check out the Caps upcoming schedule and keep tabs on their favorite player by visiting the team roster. There is also a news scroll that keeps fans informed of recent Caps happenings.
Wings announced after practice that Bertuzzi is cleared to play.
Now the question is- will he dress for Sunday?
added 2:05pm, from he AP via the Akron Beacon Journal,
“He’s been cleared medically,” Detroit coach Mike Babcock said. “Now, he has to get cleared by our therapy people as far as being ready to play.
“If he’s ready to go, he’ll be in.”
Bertuzzi skated briefly on his own Thursday and took part in an optional practice Friday.
“It felt pretty good,” he said. “We’ll see how it feels tomorrow after another hard skate.”
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VIENNA 1677 -- GUALDO PRIORATO, Galeazzo. Lettera all'Emintenissimo Signor Cardinale Barberino; con la quale dà ragguaglio a sua Eminenza di quanto è passato negli Augustissimi Sponsali di sua Maestà Cesarea, col di più, che di Festivo, e reguardevole s'è fatto nella Cesarea Corte per tutto il corso del Carnevale dell'anno 1677. Vienna: Gio. Batt. Hacque, 1677.
2o (334 x 220 mm). 7 engraved plates (4 folding) by J.M. Lerch after CLEMENS BEUTTLER (one plate trimmed along bottom edge, one plate repaired with loss supplied in manuscript). Early flexible paper boards (endpapers renewed, a few repairs along spine).
A description, in the form of a letter from Gualdo Priorato to Cardinal Barberino, of the wedding festivities honoring LEOPOLD I Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary and Bohemia and his third wife ELEONOR MAGDALENE of the Palatinate in Passau on 14 December 1676. This work was published in Vienna to coincide with the celebration of the wedding at that city's Carnival in February 1677 and includes a description of those festivities as well. The fine plates illustrate the wedding procession into Passau, the triumphal arches ornately decorated and erected for the occasion, and the impressive fireworks display which occurred in Vienna to commemorate the event. Watanabe 82.
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Murder Suspect Arrested During Durham Drug Bust
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DURHAM, N.C. — A drug raid in Durham corraled a suspect in a murder that happened nearly three years ago.
Otamiese Byrd, 29, is in the Orange County jail. He's charged in connection with the murder of Albert Lee Carr.
The victim's body was found on a road just south of Hillsborough in September 2000. He had been shot several times.

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1. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a water-based solution instead of soil.
2. This type of gardening has many benefits, including the fact that it requires less water than traditional gardening methods.
3. Hydroponics also allows for more control over the growing environment, which can lead to healthier plants.
4. Additionally, hydroponics can be used to grow plants in small spaces or in areas where soil quality is poor.
The different types of hydroponic systems
The Different Types of Hydroponic Systems
There are several types of hydroponic systems, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The most common types are Wick, Ebb and Flow, Drip, and Aeroponic.
Wick systems are the simplest type of hydroponic system, and they are also one of the most reliable. They use a wick to transport water and nutrients from a reservoir to the roots of the plants. Wick systems are best suited for small plants that don’t require a lot of water or nutrients.
Ebb and flow systems are more complex than wick systems, but they are also more efficient. They use pumps to circulate water and nutrients to the roots of the plants. Ebb and flow systems can be used for larger plants, but they require more maintenance than wick systems.
Drip systems are similar to ebb and flow systems, but they use drippers instead of pumps to deliver water and nutrients to the roots of the plants. Drip systems are very efficient, but they can be difficult to set up and maintain.
Aeroponic systems are the most complex type of hydroponic system. They use misting heads to deliver a fine mist of water and nutrients to the roots of the plants. Aeroponic systems are very efficient, but they require a lot of maintenance.
How to build a homemade hydroponic system
This section explains how to build a homemade hydroponic system. First, you need to gather the necessary materials, which include PVC pipes, a water pump, and growing trays. Next, you need to assemble the system by connecting the PVC pipes and water pump. Finally, you need to plant your plants in the growing trays and add water to the system.
Tips for maintaining your hydroponic system
This section offers tips for maintaining your hydroponic system. It is important to keep your system clean and free of debris, as this can clog the pumps and cause problems with the roots of your plants. Additionally, you should check the pH levels regularly and adjust them as needed to ensure that your plants are getting the nutrients they need.
Common problems with hydroponic systems
There are several common problems that can occur with hydroponic systems. These include:
1. Poor drainage – This can lead to waterlogged roots, which can cause root rot and other problems.
2. Lack of oxygen – Without oxygen, the roots will not be able to take in nutrients properly.
3. Too much or too little light – Too much light can scorch the leaves, while too little light will result in weak and leggy plants.
4. Pest infestations – Aphids, whiteflies, and other pests can quickly destroy a hydroponic crop.
5. Nutrient imbalances – If the nutrient solution is not properly balanced, it can cause problems such as stunted growth or yellowing leaves.


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When you buy meat-free stuff, it's best not to exp
When you buy meat-free stuff, it's best not to expect it to taste like meat. It's good, I enjoy it. I'm not in it for the meat flavor, I'm just in it for the good taste. I would give it 5/5 but little pieces tend to get stuck between my teeth which is a bit annoying.
I disagree with the other reviewer. They do not taste like real chicken at all, and they are quite rubbery and bland. The packet makes then look like little nuggets but the reality is a less appetising. Also they have egg whites in so non-vegan, which is a bit disappointing. Feels like a lot of brands just want to cash in on the plant based boom more than anything else. As a product this doesn't have many redeeming factors, in my opinion, although maybe the chewy/rubbery factor will appeal to fans of classic peperami. Unlikely to buy again.
These are amazing! They taste like real chicken. I
These are amazing! They taste like real chicken. I bought them as a snack, but I have just ordered some more to go in a flatbread with salad.


Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will be in Derbyshire today to announce that Toyota will get a £6.3 million grant from the Government.
More than 3,000 people work at its factory at Burnastone in Derbyshire, ministers say the money will help the firm secure jobs and create further growth.
The Liberal Democrat leader will also visit the Rolls-Royce Apprentice Academy.
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Steve McClaren says he's "very disappointed" by Derby County's decision to terminate his contract.
Chance of an isolated light shower affecting Lincolnshire early evening, though most places will stay dry with some late sunshine.
Derby County fans have been tweeting their reaction to the news that Steve McClaren has been sacked from his position as head coach.


Get ready to be told what the new rules of food consumption should be, according to climate-obsessed researchers. That seems to be the message being pushed here. All based on the assertion that minor trace gases in the atmosphere are going to dictate what happens to the weather, of course.
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Reducing fossil fuel use is essential to stopping climate change, but that goal will remain out of reach unless global agriculture and eating habits are also transformed, according to new research from the University of Minnesota and University of Oxford.
A paper published Thursday in the journal Science reveals that emissions from global food production alone could lead to a global temperature increase of more than 1.5°C by mid-century and of nearly 2°C by the end of the century, even if emissions from fossil fuels were to end immediately, reports Phys.org.
The study also identifies the need for large and rapid improvements in farming practices, as well as changes in what we eat and in how much food we waste, to help achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C or 2°C.
“Our work shows that food is a much greater contributor to climate change than is widely known. Fortunately, we can fix this problem by using fertilizer more efficiently, by eating less meat and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts and by making other important changes to our food system,” said Jason Hill, professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering in the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and College of Science and Engineering.
The study determined that, if left unchanged, future greenhouse gas emissions from food production would alone lead to the world warming by 1.5°C by 2050 and by 2°C by the end of the century compared to pre-industrial levels.
The authors projected future emissions using expected trends in population growth, dietary changes and the additional amount of land required to feed the world.
“There are at least five different changes that would allow us to prevent this agriculturally-driven climate change” said David Tilman, Regents professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior in the College of Biological Sciences.
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With Pakistan celebrates its 71st Independence Day and witnesses the transfer of power to a new elected government, writers, artistes and people from the legal fraternity are both sceptical and hopeful about a positive change in the country.
Some see the formation of the new government as a great opportunity to resolve social and economic problems, but others appear to be pessimistic and say nothing is going to change.
President Arts Council Ahmed Shah said on Monday people must not expect the rulers belonging to the elite class to bring about some great change; instead, they should concentrate on their own contribution to develop the country.
He said the Arts Council had left no stone unturned in promoting the cause of arts, culture and literature. “We are still determined to play our due rule in future too, as the question of progress, development and healthy cultural values needs a lot of work.”
Advocate M Junaid Awan said that “change comes to the mind first. If a human being is ready to make an effort in any walk of life, you can’t stop him and if he is not willing to do anything, all the verbal conversations and lectures become futile.” Awan stated that political leaders had never played a significant role to educate the people; instead, they criticised each other’s plans.
However, novelist and short story writer A Khayyam said the elections had allowed the people to choose their representatives and this factor led to hope for progress and development. He agreed to the suggestion that things would not changed immediately after the formation of the new government, but a good start was expected. He further contended that change in the fate of the nation took some time and working with would culminate in healthy results.
Another noted short story writer, Shahnaz Parveen, agreed with Khayyam, saying one should never give up hope.
Famous singer Zulfiqar Khan and noted poet Ibne Azeem Fatimi both were of the view that the PTI should be allowed to work to achieve the targets it had set before the elections.
Poets and writers Sakhawat Ali Nadir, Advocate Shakeel Ahmed Satti, Irfan Fareedi, Imran Shamshad and Naveed Abbas (Seemaan) said they were quite hopeful about social and economic changes provided the PTI was given an opportunity to work smoothly.
Advocate Abid Hussian said that due to the great role of the paramilitary force, the people of Karachi felt safe and it was necessary to provide an opportunity to the PTI to work. Famous poets and writers Ghulam Ali Wafa, Faheem Islam Ansari, Asghar Khan and Seemi Kiran said that it would be difficult to achieve target of true development and progress due to the worrisome economic conditions prevailing in the country.
Wafa said all the quarters concerned should accept the victory of Imran Khan who was elected by the people of Pakistan, and it was the PTI chief’s right to work freely for the cause of progress and prosperity. Seemi Kiran said the PTI believed in slogans and had not yet taken a single step showing its commitment to change the society in real terms.

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The House of Representatives on Friday passed the 2020 budget of N278,355,365,947 for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with an increase of about N45.5 billion.
President Muhammadu Buhari had sent a budget of N232,875,365,947 to the House for passage by the National Assembly for the 2020 fiscal year.
The approved budget by the lawmakers shows an increase of N38.204 in the capital vote from the N121.93 billion submitted by the President to N160.133 billion while overhead cost increased by N5.3 billion from N57.1 billion to N62.343 billion.
The budget of the territory was supposed to have been passed on Thursday, but was differed to Friday as a result of the death of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu was represented IMO west in the Senate.
It is a tradition of the National Assembly to suspend plenary for one day when a lawmaker in any of the two chambers dies.
The House also passed a budget of N238.149 for the Nigeria Customs Service for the 2020 fiscal year.
Chairman of the House Committee on Custom on Customs, Hon. Yuguda Hassan Kila submitted a report of the committee to the House for consideration and passage.


Resolution and accuracy have almost doubled, the price has remained the same - those who choose 3D cameras from the Ensenso N series can now benefit from more advanced models. The new stereo vision cameras (N31, N36, N41, N46) can now be purchased from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH.
November 22, 2022, Shenzhen, China -- Labor shortages and rising costs around the world are two major headwinds to the retail and service sectors, opening up new opportunities of automation transformation. To better capture this newfound demand, Dobot has developed the Nova Series of collaborative robots designed specifically for retail customers to handle tasks such as making coffee, cocktail, ice cream, noodles, fried chicken, and even physical therapy.
Online opportunity for North Americans to view debuts from SPS Show from Dec. 5-8 at link
• Synergy of classic machine vision and deep learning reaches a new level • New feature allows bin picking of unknown objects • To be released on November 22, 2022
Flippy the robot fills fast food employment gap in the UK, as company begins accepting European investment reservations for Series E+ round
Ghost Robotics announced today their formal response to the Boston Dynamics lawsuit.
Dronedek, specializing in smart mailboxes for autonomous delivery services, shares common myths about drone delivery
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Companies Exploring Earth-based Testing of Robotics to Support In-Space Metal-Processing for Space Debris Removal
Over 80 organizations will gather at the Counter UAS Technology USA Conference taking place in Arlington, VA, next month.
-Airobotics receives order from UAE government entity for its Optimus Drone System -Order represents first fleet deployment of autonomous drones in urban environments -Customer plans city-wide deployment of Optimus Urban Drone Infrastructure over several years
QinetiQ US Wins $48M Research, Development, and Engineering Contract to Support Image Processing and Advanced Optics for U.S. Army
This task order has a ceiling value of over $48 million with a 48-month period of performance, including a 24-month base and 24-month option.
UVID: Heven Drones will be presenting its ACS Drone platform, an Autonomous Container System for end-to-end autonomous logistics missions
The ACS drone system autonomously lands on the right payload at the right place, and then independently picks and connects a new payload
Competition drew participants from 11 countries; Malaysian-made GoTechUp x ArtecRobo was official software for URC 2022
Percepto Gains Nationwide US Waiver to Remotely Deploy and Operate Automated Drones for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
First of its kind granted by FAA for drone-in-a-box solution; Enables quick, AI-powered drone deployment for the inspection of power, oil & gas, solar plants and mining
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Humans and robots can now share tasks - and this new partnership is on the verge of revolutionizing the production line. Today's drivers like data-driven services, decreasing product lifetimes and the need for product differentiation are putting flexibility paramount, and no technology is better suited to meet these needs than the Omron TM Series Collaborative Robot. With force feedback, collision detection technology and an intuitive, hand-guided teaching mechanism, the TM Series cobot is designed to work in immediate proximity to a human worker and is easier than ever to train on new tasks.


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The President and The Apprentice: Eisenhower and Nixon, 1952–1961
By Irwin F. Gellman
With twenty years of research behind it, a book that upends deeply held historic credo about the Eisenhower and Nixon White House partnership
More than half a century after Eisenhower left office, the history of his presidency is so clouded by myth, partisanship, and outright fraud that most people have little understanding of how Ike’s administration worked or what it accomplished. We know—or think we know—that Eisenhower distrusted his vice president, Richard Nixon, and kept him at arm’s length; that he did little to advance civil rights; that he idly sat by as Joseph McCarthy’s reckless anticommunist campaign threatened to wreck his administration; and that he planned the disastrous 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. None of this is true.
“Irwin Gellman’s superb research and plausible reconstruction of the Eisenhower‑Nixon relationship may well revolutionize the meaning of historical revisionism. The President and the Apprentice is an unsettling tour de force.” —David Levering Lewis, author of King: A Biography and W.E.B. Du Bois: A Biography, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography
“Irv Gellman gives us a clear and carefully researched look at Ike as a leader and mentor of Richard Nixon. He provides plenty of new material that provides a fresh look at this important relationship.”—George P. Shultz, author of Turmoil and Triumph: My Years as Secretary of State
“An important work, and one sure to cause controversy.” —Publishers Weekly
“Eisenhower’s reputation has recently received more positive reviews, even from liberals, who praise his restraint in foreign policy and, of course, his warnings about the ‘military-industrial complex.’ His vice president, Nixon, has received no such rehabilitation. . . . Gellman, an independent scholar and writer of four previous books on American presidents, strives mightily here to balance the scales. . . . Although he doesn’t discount Nixon’s character flaws, Gellman asserts that Eisenhower respected Nixon and valued his views on a variety of issues….A worthy effort at reappraisal.” —Jay Freeman, Booklist
In The President and the Apprentice: Eisenhower and Nixon, 1952‑1961 (publication date: July 28, 2015) author Irwin F. Gellman reveals a different Eisenhower, and a different Nixon. Gellman challenges some of the commonly accepted history, showing instead that:
- Eisenhower, not Truman, desegregated the military.
- Eisenhower and Nixon—not Lyndon Johnson—pushed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 through the Senate.
- The fund crisis of 1952 (which led to Nixon’s famous “Checkers” speech) did not create a rift between the two, and in fact Eisenhower approved of his vice presidential candidate’s speech.
- The idea of friction between Eisenhower and Nixon resurfaced in the “Dump Nixon” effort led by Harold Stassen, a member of the Eisenhower cabinet, in the run-up to the 1956 Republican National Convention. Stassen’s attempt to remove Nixon has been greatly exaggerated and Nixon never faced a serious threat of being replaced on the ticket.
- During his presidency, it was Eisenhower—not his Secretary of State John Foster Dulles—who was the prime shaper of United States foreign policy. This runs contrary to popular historic views.
- Ike trusted and relied on Nixon, sending him on many sensitive overseas missions. The result was that Nixon became one of the best-trained men in foreign affairs to reach the presidency.
- Eisenhower was determined to bring down McCarthy and did so.
- Nixon never, contrary to recent accounts, saw a psychotherapist. Dr. Arnold Hutschnecker was often cited as Nixon’s psychiatrist by historians and later even by the doctor himself.
- However, while Ike was recovering from his heart attack in 1955 (he did not return to work until early 1956), Nixon was overworked, overanxious, overmedicated: all of which limited his ability to function.
- Eisenhower never made plans for the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. The Bay of Pigs was the work of the Kennedy administration.
Based on twenty years of research, The President and the Apprentice upends many established beliefs about the Eisenhower presidency, and sheds new light on the dynamic between two larger-than-life historic figures.
Irwin F. Gellman has taught at several American universities and is now an independent scholar living in the Philadelphia suburbs. His books include: The Contender, an account of Richard Nixon’s congressional years; Secret Affairs, the relationship between Franklin Roosevelt, Cordell Hull and Sumner Welles; Good Neighbor Diplomacy, hemispheric diplomacy from 1933‑1945; and Roosevelt and Batista, bilateral United States‑Cuban policy. He lives in Parkesburg, PA.
Title: The President and the Apprentice, Eisenhower and Nixon, 1952‑1961 * Author: Irwin F. Gellman
Price: $40.00 * ISBN: 978‑0‑300‑18105‑0 Cloth * eBook ISBN: 978‑0‑300‑18225‑5 * Pages: 832 * 32 b/w illus.
Publication Date: July 28, 2015

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301 Kingsway Road has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
This location is in Brandon.
Nearby schools include Yates Elementary School, Shining Star Preschool and Nativity Catholic School.
The closest grocery stores are ALDI Brandon, FL, GFS Marketplace and Tampa Grocery.
Nearby coffee shops include Victorian Grace Tea Room & Gift Shop and Starbucks. There are 13 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Ben's Family Restaurant, Sabor A Mexico and Sabor A Mexico.
301 Kingsway Road is near Baseball field, Providence West Park and Sterling Ranch Park.
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March 17, 2015
Star Trek: Enterprise: "Storm Front"
While Captain Archer and his crew have successfully defeated the Xindi attack on the Earth, they are not yet out of the woods: the Enterprise has been thrown back in time to 1942, where alien-assisted Nazis have invaded the USA. With Archer on the surface and presumed dead, T'Pol has her hands full when the Suliban agent Silik is revealed to have hitched a ride back with them.
When Enterprise's viewing figures plummeted during its second season, the production team looked for a strategy to claw viewers back during its third. One of their solutions was to undertake a season-long story arc, in which the Enterprise would head into an uncharted and dangerous part of the galaxy to avert the Earth's planned destruction. That arc ended with a rousing season finale, but rather than give the viewers the satisfaction of a triumphant return home to 22nd century San Francisco they instead threw in this curve ball of a season cliffhanger: Archer the prisoner of alien Nazis and the Enterprise trapped in a parallel history.
It's enormously frustrating, not to mention confusing. Enterprise kicked off with a sporadic storyline about a 'temporal cold war', with rival 29th century super-powers sending operatives back through history to change the timelines and gain advantage. It was the worst kind of story arc - regular enough to keep cropping up but occasional enough to never really get a sense of proper momentum or focus. What's worse, the Xindi arc featured manipulation from the far future as well, only it was a different kind of future manipulation that was connected to but not the centre of the time war featured in years one and two. Now that the Xindi time-travelling arc is complete, the series has immediately jumped back to the original non-Xindi time-travelling arc, and I'm confused, irritated and - to be honest - rather bored.
There's also the problem of the setting: 'what if the Nazis won World War II' is about the hoariest cliche in the entire sub-genre of alternative history science fiction. When it crops up here it's worthy of eye-rolling contempt.
If all of that wasn't bad enough, there's also the problem that remarkably little happens in this episode. All up it moves people around the board a little, reveals plot information the audience had kind of guessing anyway, and that's honestly about it.
Golden Brooks is very good and appealing as Alicia Travers, the New York resistance fighter who nurses the injured Archer back to health and assists him in his mission. The regular cast all give their best. Weirdly two of the cast of The Sopranos pop up (Joe Maruzzo and Steve Schirripa) to play what are, for all intents and purposes, two of the cast of The Sopranos.
With the fourth season Enterprise shifted from shooting on film to shooting on digital video. At the same time Paramount cut the series' budget - it was one of the conditions of them getting a fourth season at all. The difference is sadly visible: this is the cheapest Star Trek had looked in many years, and can't have helped the show's chances at a fifth year.

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Growing Gardens is a non-profit organization in Portland that literally plants the seeds for good food and healthy people. Everyone has the right to nourishing food, and Growing Gardens makes sure that low-income communities have access to the gardening skills and resources to grow their own food. This experience of growing food in schools, backyards and correctional facilities helps cultivate healthy, equitable communities through Oregon.
This year, Growing Gardens is celebrating its 25 year anniversary! To build an inclusive and vibrant food system, we must support local BIPOC and women-led food systems 365 days a year. To support that mission, Growing Gardens Chef In Your Garden dinner (previously Chef In My Garden) series now runs all year long. The dinner series not only highlights some of the best chefs in town, it also fosters partnerships with local farmers.
Growing Gardens Farm Tour
Mora Mora Farm and Good Rain Farm in Gresham
Did you know there’s a farm incubator program in the Portland area? I recently had the pleasure of touring Mora Mora Farm and Good Rain Farm in Gresham. Both startup farms are part of the Headwaters Farm Incubator Program and lead by inspiring female farmers. This tour was the second in the Growing Gardens farm tour series; the first tour was on Sauvie Island.
Mora Mora Farm is currently in its fourth year of the farm incubator program. Catherine started the farm with a quarter acre, selling produce at wholesale farmers markets, but pivoted to CSAs during to the pandemic, which offered an opportunity to diversify the produce. Now, Mora Mora has grown to a full acre and supplies produce to a CSA program, refugee care packages, and a couple local restaurants. This year’s Growing Gardens Chef In Your Garden dinner by Mama Dut Foods used vegetables from Mora Mora.
Michelle from Good Rain Farm is of Sinixt ancestry, and x̌ast sq̓it (hast squeit) translates to Good Rain in the traditional language of the sngaytskstx (Sinixt) the Arrow Lakes Peoples. The farm focuses on food sovereignty, community empowerment, and growing indigenous first foods to honor native tribes and cultures. In addition to CSA produce boxes, you can support Good Rain through the Save Our Seeds community seed saving and seed rematriation program.
At the end of the tour, we enjoyed vegan pancit in ube buns, whoopie pies, and butterfly peaflower limeade from Mama Dut Foods. Many thanks to Growing Gardens for organizing this farm tour. And thank you Mustard the Cat for joining us!
I was invited by Growing Gardens to this media farm tour. As always, all opinions are my own.


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Caption: This video shows how the SMART surgical tool is able to "hold still" by responding to unexpected movement from a surgical target (in this case, a chicken embryo). In the first part of the clip, the surgical tip of the SMART device has a good response to the unexpected embryo movement to keep a constant height. And then it is more stable at the latter part of the clip without the target's movement.
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