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re: CFB Various Games (11/16) - hoopsgalore on 11/16/19 at 3:48 pm
This was always going to be a dangerous game for Minnesota, especially against a rival. Minnesota has never been the hunted and they are off, by far, their biggest game in program history. Tough to hit the reset button steer that....Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (1)
re: FBD: Game Day LSU vs Ole Miss - hoopsgalore on 11/16/19 at 8:54 am
FBD from Maplewood These homies have been killing the IPA game in Chicago, but started their Cuppa series this year. All were non-BA until last week’s release. First two Cuppa’s from the barrel have been HEAT. [img]https://i.imgur.com/HaKS2qt.jpg[/img]...Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (0)
re: In light of last night's brawl, who's the most bada$$ QB to ever play in the NFL? - hoopsgalore on 11/16/19 at 6:08 am
[quote]Jim Sorgi[/quote] The career we all want....Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (0)
re: Does Baker lose locker room for comments? - hoopsgalore on 11/15/19 at 7:46 am
[quote]but he also rolls a team mate under a bus[/quote] That's how you see it? Myles Garrett is one of Cleveland's best players, and they're still making a possible push into the Wild Card picture. Looked to me like Baker is holding Garrett accountable for a, potential, season-altering play....Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (1)
Couple decisions for the week... - hoopsgalore on 11/13/19 at 7:40 pm
PPR, 0.5 Starting WRs are currently Julio and Juju, RBs are Fournette and Damian Williams, and Flex is Juice. Think I’m good with RBs, and I’ll keep Juice in my lineup, whether that be at WR or Flex. Question is, do I sit Juju and play John Brown at WR2? Or do I move Juice into WR2 and put ...Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (0)
re: Would you drop Miles Sanders to pick up Derrius Guice? - hoopsgalore on 11/13/19 at 7:37 pm
With Miles Sanders, you’ll always be worried about the presence of Jordan Howard as an early-down and goal line back, but Sanders is an explosive player that has broken multiple big plays. I wouldn’t run away from that....Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (0)
re: Who won this trade? - hoopsgalore on 11/13/19 at 7:34 pm
I like how you came out, especially with teams forcing the Steelers to beat them with Rudolph/Johnson. Juju really struggling to get anything going downfield, which is why he’s been so good with YAC. You needed those WRs, that’s for sure....Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (0)
re: Short Chicago Trip in December - hoopsgalore on 11/12/19 at 8:11 am
[quote]Other than avoiding getting shot[/quote] Dumb comment. Gun violence is nowhere near where you would be staying or visiting. With a family, I'd recommend staying in River North, Streeterville, or one of the hotels lining Wacker in The Loop. Stay safe. :rolleyes:...
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re: FBD Start Early back in Louisiana - hoopsgalore on 11/8/19 at 9:58 pm
[quote]How is the goose island line? Favorite pour of the night so far?[/quote] Had a couple other favorite pours, but GI saved their night with ‘14 Vanilla Rye and ‘19 2-Year Rare....Jump to Post - View Topic - Replies (2)
LSU Shatters Records In 58-37 Victory At Ole Miss
The Tigers are 10-0.
Updated College Football Rankings - Week 13
The Tigers are 10-0, 6-0 SEC.
LSU Lands Commitment From 2021 DT Anthony Hundley
Boom! Welcome aboard Anthony!
Watch: Last Words With Coach O Before The Ole Miss Game
The Tigers take on the Rebels Saturday in Oxford.
Times Of Interest: LSU at Ole Miss
Kick off at 6:05 p.m. CT.
Meet Former Clemson Tennis Player Ally Miller
See you in the playoff.
Fan Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Saturday's Alabama/LSU Game Fight
Saturday was little too tense for some.
ESPN’s Marty Smith Gives Young Reporter A Moment He Won't Forget After LSU/Bama
Made this kid's day.

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Pharrell Williams continues to prove that he has a million and one reasons to be happy, as the Grammy Award winner recently visited his hometown Virginia Beach where the city’s mayor, Will Sessoms, granted him the Key to the City and declared June 7, 2014 as “Pharrell Williams Day.”
In addition to getting some overwhelming hometown love, Williams also returned to his alma mater, Princess Anne High School, to give a few encouraging words to students and to kick off his non-profit, From One Hand to AnOTHER’s, partnership with Everfi, Inc, which will provide digital learning opportunities for students in FOHTA’s summer camp.
“The one thing I would encourage you to do is never say ‘wanna’ just say ‘gonna,’ Williams tells the student. “Because it works. Put it out there, figure out what the blueprint is … and you can do it.â€
Williams clearly knows all about finding the blueprint to success and going after it, as his time at PAHS is where his music career started. As a student, the “Happy” singer was a member of the marching band where he met his production partner Chad Hugo. Together, with friends Shay Haley and Mike Etheridge, they created the group Neptunes and the rest is history.
Williams also spoke to the students and faculty about the love and support that his high school teachers provided him and the lasting impact that it’s had on his success.
“Life is like a mosaic. It’s a bunch of pieces,â€ Williams says. “I’m just one piece. The rest of the pieces are my teachers.â€
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Colachel transhipment port project to cost over Rs27,000 crore
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New Delhi: The deep sea transhipment port proposed to be developed at Colachel in Tamil Nadu will entail a cost of Rs.27,570 crore, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
“The aim is to develop a deep sea transshipment port at Colachel (Enayam), very close to the great east-west shipping route,” minister of state for shipping P. Radhakrishnan said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
“As per the techno-economic feasibility report, the estimated project cost is Rs.27,570 crore. The port is proposed to be developed through investment by government and public-private partnership (PPP) mode.”
The development of the major port will start in 2017 and go on till 2030, the minister said.
In a separate query, Radhakrishnan said Sagarmala is a long-term programme, which was approved by the cabinet on 25 March 2015. The programme involves drawing up a national perspective plan for port modernization and development, port connectivity enhancement, port-led industrial development and coastal community development, he added.
To exploit the potential of India’s 7,500-km-long coastline and 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, the Sagarmala programme aims to promote port-led development.
Sagarmala will entail an estimated infrastructure investment of more than Rs.2 trillion. As part of the national perspective plan, a total 173 projects have been initially identified across the programme objectives, which will result in significant investment in the maritime infrastructure, create employment, reduce logistics costs and boost merchandise exports over the next decade.
“A projection has been made that identified industrial cluster projects once implemented will enable creation of approximately one crore jobs, including 40 lakh direct and 60 lakh indirect jobs in the next 10 years,” Radhakrishnan said.


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Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist of the Romantic era, born on May 7, 1833, in Hamburg, Germany. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 19th century, alongside Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner. Brahms' works are characterized by their emotional depth, intricate harmonies, and masterful use of counterpoint. Brahms was the son of a double bass player in the Hamburg Philharmonic Society, and his parents recognized his musical talents at a young age. He began his studies with pianist Eduard Marxsen, who taught him composition and introduced him to the works of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Brahms quickly developed a reputation as a prodigy, and by the age of 16, he was performing in public concerts.
His early works included solo piano pieces, chamber music, and songs, but he is best known for his symphonies. His first symphony, completed in 1876, was met with both critical acclaim and controversy. Brahms had taken over a decade to complete the work, and some critics accused him of being too conservative and too reliant on classical forms. However, others praised the symphony for its emotional depth and technical mastery. Brahms' later works included the "German Requiem," a choral work that he dedicated to his mother, and his fourth and final symphony, which he completed in 1885. He also composed a number of concertos, including the famous "Violin Concerto in D Major."
Brahms was a frequent visitor to Vienna, where he became close friends with the famous critic Eduard Hanslick and the composer Johann Strauss II.
Brahms died on April 3, 1897, at the age of 63, in Vienna. He left behind a legacy of masterful compositions that continue to be celebrated today.

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Sen. Mary LandrieuMary Loretta Landrieu11 former Democratic senators call for 'meaningful reform to Senate rules' 10 Democrats who could run in 2024 if Biden doesn't Cassidy wins reelection in Louisiana MORE (D-La.) launched a blistering new attack against her runoff opponent, Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), portraying him as “nearly incoherent."
Using footage from a May 31 speech, the ad shows Cassidy stuttering, saying “um” or shouting words without any apparent context.
“But his record is crystal clear,” a narrator says in the ad. It then accuses the House Republican of supporting cuts to Social Security to pay for tax breaks “for millionaires like himself.”
It is Landrieu’s first ad of the Louisiana runoff, which the vulnerable Democrat is largely facing without outside help. The Democratic National Committee cancelled a multi-million dollar ad buy last week as her chances of keeping the seat dimmed.
Landrieu, who has become the prime target for the Republican National Committee (RNC), faces an uphill battle against Cassidy.
The RNC dove head first into the race, mobilizing more than 300 staffers to help with the ground game and buying up hotels and car rentals across the state.


Early production Venom NF.2 WL808 shows the slats on its wing leading edges, just inboard of the tip tanks, and the original heavy canopy frame. First unit to operate the type was No 23 Squadron at Coltishall.
Venom NF.2s of No 33 Squadron, based at Driffield, over Yorkshire. The Squadron bars were light and dark blue and red.
Last de Havilland fighter to serve with the RAF was the Venom, shown in its day fighter FB Mk 4 version.
Venom FB.4 WR413 displays its revised tail surfaces and underwing tanks.
An FB.4 of Venezuela's Escuadron de Caza No 34, based at Maiquietta.
An all-yellow J-33 serving in civil markings as a target tug with Swedair Ltd. This machine is now preserved in the Flygvapnet Museum at Malmslatt.
NF.3s of “B” Flight, 23 Squadron, over the East Anglian coast in 1955. The Squadron bars and tails of the tip tanks were blue and red.
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Many managers see their organisation as ‘money making machines’. I have no problem with the ‘money making’ part, but I get concerned about the ‘machine’ part. Because they see it as a machine, they treat it like a machine. They see nothing wrong with ‘reengineering’, ‘downsizing’, ‘tinkering’ or ‘fitting people into boxes’. If they think about people at all, it’s about trying to control, limit and organise effort. They see it as an ‘entity’; independent and largely separate from the environment or outside world. They focus on the various bits (processes, machines, systems) rather than the whole. It’s the stuff of silos and politics. They look like the diagram below.
Others see their organisation in a quite different way, more aligned to the view of a living system. Or what I call a Beanbag.
The Cooperative and Collaboration process gives managers the skills and attitudes required to manage successfully in an organisation structured more like a bean bag. Just imagine the additional value they could add if they were organised like a bean bag!

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Для получения актуальных цен по гостинице Mercure Sao Paulo Moema Hotel, пожалуйста, укажите интересующие вас даты и выполните поиск.
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This hotel is located in the Moema district at the heart of SA?o Paulo. It is just a short distance to an array of shopping and entertainment venues in the business district as well as Ibirapuera Park, the city's green lung.The air-conditioned apartment hotel comprises a total of 118 accommodation units and features an inviting foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a cosy bar and an air-conditioned restaurant.Each of the tasteful apartments comes with a bathroom, a combined lounge/ bedroom, a separate bedroom, a direct dial telephone, a radio, Internet access, a hire safe and a minibar. Centrally controlled air conditioning features as standard.Leisure options in the hotel's outdoor area include a swimming pool. Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a workout in the hotel gym and it is possible to kick back and relax in the sauna area.
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Ohuabunwa declares 2023 presidential bid
A member of the Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC), Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, on Wednesday declared his 2023 presidential bid.
Ohuabunwa, who declared his presidential bid during the inauguration of the newly-formed political group, New Nigeria Movement (NNM) in Abuja, said only an Igbo presidency in 2023 would the agitation for the Republic of Biafra by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other self-actualization groups in the South-East.
He said the country was being run in an “opaque manner and urgently needed a redirection for the good of all.”
Ohuabunwa said: “Every Nigerian who wants unity must support power shift. Igbo presidency will stop Biafra agitation which asks for equity, fairness and freedom; even other agitations will stop. Igbos are for justice and equity.
“We are not coming with anger and recrimination, but with equity; we need to come out and make Nigeria work. God has put it to my heart to come and contest for the office of the president of Nigeria.
“I am making myself available; it must not be me, but an Igbo of character. Ndigbo must present their best. God has given me the motivation and what it takes to lead Nigeria to get a country that works for everybody. It is not about the South-East, it is about Nigeria.”
Ohuabunwa is the current President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN).


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By Chuks Ekpeneru
As some countries witness a second wave of the Coronavirus, a man in the United States has caught the disease a second time, with doctors saying this is far more dangerous than the first.
The 25-year-old Nevada, USA man needed hospital treatment after his lungs could not get enough oxygen into his body.
But the study in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal raises questions about how much immunity can be built up to the virus.
Reports say he had no known health problems or immune defects that would make him particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
Scientists say the patient caught coronavirus twice, rather than the original infection becoming dormant and then bouncing back. A comparison of the genetic codes of the virus taken during each bout of symptoms showed they were too distinct to be caused by the same infection.
“Our findings signal that a previous infection may not necessarily protect against future infection,” said Dr Mark Pandori, from the University of Nevada.
“The possibility of re-infections could have significant implications for our understanding of Covid-19 immunity.”
Dr Panfori urged people who have recovered should continue to follow guidelines around social distancing, face masks and hand washing.

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Elsi went crazy because she lost her boutique during a storm.
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PITTSBURG, Penn., Aug. 29 -- The Carnegie Steel Company resumed its legal action against the looked-out Homestead mill men this evening by having five of them arrested. The men were taken without trouble by Constables Farrell and Stewart and brought here, where they had an immediate hearing before Alderman McMasters, and all were released on bail. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
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Right now, the New York Times and Washington Post still are not acknowledging that they have no real evidence for their ‘news’ that Russia has been paying, to Afghanistan’s Taliban, bounties for corpses of U.S. troops they’ve killed in Afghanistan. Until recently, America’s press was simply spouting the lies of the U.S. Government, instead of lies that are against the U.S. Government (and against Russia’s Government). Here’s an example of that, the type of ‘news’-lies that have been the norm, until now:
(See the rest of this article posted yesterday at The Duran.)
The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Duran.


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We are specialized in the restoration of tugboats, paddle wheelers, light houses and other artifacts of our nautical history. Over the years we have restored several steamships to give it a second life.
Paddlesteamer De Majesteit from 1926 is more than 80 meters in length. With a 750 horsepower steam engine, the giant paddles run smoothly. A general refit and a high standard restauration took place from 1994 till 1999. The lounges of the steamer are beautifully decorated in styles of different periods. For several lunch or dinner events this vessel can accommodate up to 600 guests.
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Esplanade Recital Studio 29-30 Nov 2019 7:30 PM Tickets: SGD25 (standard), SGD20 (students/senior citizens aged 55 and above)
Kris Foundation presents Duo Senses: Harp and Piano. On 29th November, harpist Laura Peh takes us on a magical journey through Europe with her enchanting harp. She will also premiere a new commission by Singaporean composer Lim Kang Ning (b. 1994). On 30th November, accomplished pianist Dr Azariah Tan will enthrall guests with J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, the first public performance in Singapore’s recent years.
Programme – Laura Peh (29th November): Marcel Tournier: Au matin Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata K.113 and K.27 Elias Parish-Alvars: Introduction, Cadenza and Rondo Gabriel Pierne: Impromptu-Caprice Marcel Tournier: Sonatine Claude Debussy: Clair de Lune Felix Godefroid: La Danse des Sylphes Commissioned work by Lim Kang Ning (b. 1994)
Programme – Azariah Tan (30th November): J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 L.V. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
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A hospital in Italy was having difficulty sourcing parts for their proprietary ventilators. Ventilators are especially important when treating the respiratory effects of COVID-19. The valves on the respirators were breaking, with no replacements available. It’d be a hell of a situation for people to die because some valves broke.
?The story in 3D Printing media network tells how Nunzia Vallini, editor of the Giornale di Brescia, knew that the hospital in Brescia, Italy, had been hit hard by the virus, and learned that they urgently needed valves. Vallini contacted Massimo Temporelli, founder of The FabLab in Milan.
Temporelli used his network to find Cristian Fracassi, founder and CEO of Isinnova. Fracassi brought a printer to the hospital, redesigned the part, and began printing.
Fracassi first printed with filament, but then a local firm, Lonati SpA, was able to reproduce them using a laser powder bed fusion process.
When the supply chain breaks down, it’s impressive to see 3D printing stepping up to solve problems and save lives.


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From superhero smash Wonder Woman 1984 to indie darling First Cow and horror hit Candyman, celebrate female-directed films this International Women’s Day.
Dive into the tangled web of the Widow’s past.
An interview with two rising stars destined for great things.
We give you the complete run-down on Phase 4.
Breezy, light and amazing fun, Far From Home is a wonderful slice of summer escapism.
Part II to of our three-part series discusses the Wolverine trilogy of the X-Men films.
Fox’s X-Men franchise bows out in an interesting but underwhelming fashion.
A mind-bending, groundbreaking and fist-pumping blockbuster to end them all.
Equal parts emotional and exciting.
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Last month, Horizons Imaging Systems Group (ISG) announced that GM Nameplate (GMN) achieved Certified Metalphoto® Converter status. As part of GMN, GMN Aerospace has been a converter of Metalphoto products for more than 40 years. Only the largest and most advanced converters are eligible to apply for Metalphoto Converter certification.
The Certified Converter status means that GMN has completed a process assessment, received recommendations and begun implementing new processes to improve product quality and expand application expertise for Metalphoto. The photosensitive anodized aluminum is one of the most durable identification materials available – an important capability in the aerospace, military, and heavy equipment industries.
Within GMN Aerospace, we provide numerous Metalphoto parts to our customers in the aerospace industry. Last year we invested in a Computer to Plate (CTP) machine for our Metalphoto department. The CTP machine reduces cycle times of our products by eliminating the need for film in the exposure process – the image is exposed directly to the anodized aluminum by using a laser guided by the art file. Shortly after we added the CTP machine, we shared that the delivery of the first parts from the CTP machine and have since produced and delivered many more!
At GMN Aerospace, Metalphoto is converted into barcode labels, nameplates/data plates, placards, machine control panels, and other identification items. GMN is one of only six companies to achieve the Certified Metalphoto Converter distinction.
Learn more about GMN’s Certified Metalphoto Converter designation in the press release.


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IOWA CITY - As Iowa's public universities welcome back from spring break their 75,000-plus students - albeit virtually - administrators are announcing new, more lenient, grading options in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that's forced all in-person classes online for the rest of the semester.
University of Iowa and Iowa State University undergraduate students this spring will be allowed to either take the letter grade their instructor records or choose a pass/nonpass option. This could help students who, for example, don't do as well as they believe they could have without the coronavirus-related interruptions, changes, and distractions - but still pass the class.
UI graduate students, similarly, will be allowed to take their letter grade or choose a 'satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grading option. Iowa State announced its graduate college, like Iowa, is working on a similar temporary grading option.
The University of Northern Iowa already had a 'credit/no credit” option but, 'due to the extraordinary circumstances,” the campus has modified and expanded its use, according to UNI Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Patrick Pease. Ungraded classes this spring can count toward any graduation requirements a UNI student needs 'without restriction.”
'Furthermore, we have extended the deadline for students to change a graded class to ungraded until the end of finals week,” Pease said. 'The expanded use of this option will allow students to continue making progress toward graduation during this challenging semester without necessarily having to worry about their GPA.”
UNI also has agreed to accept 'all forms of ungraded classes taken during spring 2020” from other institutions as valid transfer classes for future transfer students.
All three public universities, additionally, will add a designation on all student transcripts 'indicating the extraordinary circumstances encountered during the 2020 spring semester,” according to a UI message sent to students Wednesday.
Iowa's public universities - and most, if not all, its private and community colleges and universities - have moved in-person instruction and classes online for the rest of the spring semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended life around the world.
They've also canceled in-person commencement ceremonies, halted laboratory research not related to COVID-19, barred business-related travel, and curtailed in-person meetings and events, to varying degrees.
Iowa State and UNI students started back to class this week. UI students will resume their semester courses Monday.
In addition to allowing leniency in grading - with the pass/nonpass options - Iowa's public universities have extended numerous deadlines, including the one-week bump for UI early registration for fall 2020. Early registration now will take place from April 20 through May 1.
UI administrators also are allowing students more time to drop courses or completely withdraw this spring. They can continue to do so through May 8. UI graduate students can drop individual courses through May 8, but their complete-withdraw deadline is April 14 - although exceptions are allowed with the college dean's permission.
The University of Iowa, this week, followed Iowa State and UNI in canceling 2020 summer study abroad programming. Iowa State has not yet nixed study abroad programs starting after Aug. 15.
While UNI moved in-person courses online for the summer, and Iowa State moved full-term and first-term summer courses online, UI on Wednesday announced administrators continue to evaluate appropriate next steps - and are working with collegiate leadership and shared governance to do so.
'Our first priority remains protecting the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university,” according to the UI message. 'Many of the summer courses provided by the university are already delivered completely online but there are many in-person experiences that occur on the UI campus every summer.”
UI officials will provide additional direction for its summer instruction by April 3.
Details of the temporary grading options vary by campus - with UI students required to indicate their choices by May 8, and ISU students required to decide between May 13 and 19. And the temporary grading option doesn't extend to all ISU students - namely those in 500- or 600-level courses.
The pass or not-pass marks won't factor into a student's grade-point average, and UI Student Body President Noel Mills told The Gazette on Thursday she advocated for ease and options around grading this semester - in light of the unprecedented challenges and changes she and her peers are facing.
'I think it's a wonderful option,” UI senior Mills said from her family home in Waterloo. 'It's very gracious on the university's part to offer it.”
Not only is navigating online education new for some students, she said, many are distracted by unexpected personal priorities - including their health, care for a loved one, or moving off or away from campus.
'In these circumstances, the last thing a student should be worried about is their GPA,” she said. 'They're trying to figure out how they're going to pay rent. They're trying to care for their loved ones who might be at high risk. They're just trying to figure things out.”
Mills said she's on track to get good grades this semester and so likely will choose to accept those marks as planned.
'But if, for whatever reason, online learning is not working for me personally, and it just goes really poorly, I have the option to have it be all ‘pass' and just have the GPA that I had before the semester,” she said.
She also praised the campuses for providing students with technical support and resources - like walk- or drive-up Wi-Fi on campus, laptops for rent, and on-call support.
In a 'message of thanks” on Thursday, ISU President Wendy Wintersteen praised the hard work her campus community has put in during these unprecedented times and acknowledged the challenges and stresses.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Todd Wellemeyer made another strong start in his bid for the fifth spot in San Francisco's rotation and Aaron Rowand had two hits and drove in a run and the Giants turned away Bay Area rival Oakland 6-3 on Thursday night.
Wellemeyer, a 31-year-old right-hander who is in camp as a non-roster invitee, pitched five innings for the second straight game. He gave up two runs (one earned) and three hits while walking two and striking out four and improved to 3-0.
Wellemeyer took a hard-hit ball by Oakland's Kurt Suzuki off his leg, leaving a large red mark, but maintained his composure and started a double play to help him escape trouble in the fourth inning.
The 31-year-old will make one more start this spring on March 30 against the Chicago Cubs.
"I was a Cubs fan my whole life," said Wellemeyer, who grew up in Louisville, Ky., and pitched for the team from 2003-05. "There's still some guys I know over there."
Even if he should slip a bit, it likely would take a major effort by right-hander Kevin Pucetas, his primary contender, to overtake him. Wellemeyer's other competitor, left-hander Madison Bumgarner, was optioned to Triple-A Fresno, Calif., earlier this week.
"I felt pretty good until the fourth inning," said Wellemeyer, who pitched for St. Louis in 2008 and 2009. "The fourth inning was a little long. I wanted to go to the sixth, but I threw too many pitches (77).
"I still felt better in the fifth than I did in the fifth of my last game (March 20 against Cincinnati)."
Errors put the first two men on base for Oakland in the fourth. After Suzuki's shot hit him, Wellemeyer recovered, threw to shortstop Juan Uribe at second base for one out, and Uribe threw to first base in time to get Suzuki.
Similar to Wellemeyer, Oakland starter Jason Jennings is a veteran right-hander trying to earn an opening day roster spot as either a starter or long reliever. Jennings gave up two earned runs and four hits while walking three in three innings.
Giants leadoff man Aaron Rowand had two hits, including a run-scoring double in a two-run fourth inning that increased the lead to 4-1. Rowand has hit in 11 of his 13 games.
John Bowker, attempting to earn a roster spot as a reserve outfielder, had a pair of doubles after hitting two home runs and driving in seven runs on Wednesday against Kansas City.
Giants reliever Sergio Romo pitched a scoreless seventh inning. He is unscored upon in nine innings this spring. And closer Brian Wilson pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his second save.
Notes: Giants infielder Emmanuel Burriss will be out at least 10 weeks after having surgery on Sunday to repair a fracture in his left foot. ... Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum will pitch against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. ... Second baseman Mark Ellis returned to the Oakland lineup after being out since March 21 with tightness in both hamstrings. He had a run-scoring single in the fourth inning and had a slow ground ball take a bad bounce and hit him in the face.


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Ireland: Vol. V. 1876–79.
The BansheeBy Anonymous
While ’t was crimsoned yet with the sunset beam,
And her long black hair with the wild winds flew,
And her robe was a robe of snowy hue,
And she gazed with sad, dark-glancing eye
Where Mac Caura’s towers rose proud and high.
That sat by the lonely stream was gone;
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Was heard the loud cry of the Banshee’s wail.
The fen fog fell, and the robe of white
Was dimmer seen on the mountain’s height,
And the long black locks still floated away,
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And still they sung of woe and grief,
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The day-beam breaks on the green-hill side,
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And the Saxon’s banner is floating wide,
With the blood of the hapless heroes dyed;
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I just got back from a short trip to Dresden. My parents treated us to the hotel, so we had to go with their choice of location in the fringes of the renovated old town. It proved to be a decent place and took us past the very interesting Pirnaischer Platz each day. Here, two buildings stood out, necessitating some further research.
I left Tokyo last Sunday – in style after a night out near Shibuya got finished off by a bowl of ramen at six am, followed by one of the first Ginza line trains back to the pad. Having been “home” in Berlin for almost a week now, it’s time for an overdue farewell post to Japan.
The Tokyo Olympics 1964 have been a recurring theme on this blog (here and here) because they fit in so nicely with the narrative of Japan’s economic miracle and reintegration into the world community. Another architectural manifestation from the Games is the Komazawa Olympic Park in Setagaya. The author of the book’s chapter on politics and avantgarde has chosen the complex as one of the insets. I took a stroll through the park to get a feel for the place.
I walked the second leg of my Yamanote Line circle trek today. Just because the route from Sugamo back to Gotanda was a little shorter (about 18 km), Tokyo decided to throw some pouring rain down on me during the last leg from Shibuya onwards. I was wondering how it would be to walk London’s circle line (27 km) or Berlin’s Ringbahn (38 km) in comparison.
Here in Tokyo, It felt completely safe to walk everywhere, from dark back alleys to busy station surroundings. It’s exciting to hear and see how each station has a slightly different feel to it, yet shares many of the same characteristics. Rush hour pedestrian traffic at the main crossroads gives way to complete solitude a few hundred meters down the road. Trendy upmarket areas near Harajuku versus makeshift homes for the homeless near Ueno; bright and neon-lit Shibuya and Shinjuku vs. the quiet small-town feel near Tabata.
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I had always wanted to walk the Yamanote Circle Line on foot and finally got around to doing the first half today. It was a good 20 kilometer march, ten of which I walked together with a friend of mine. The JR East operated line carries about 3.7 million people each working day, more than the entire London Underground network. The circle divides the city into two – the parts that lie within and those that lie outside. Almost every station connects you with another Metro or overland rail line. Cheap (love) hotels for those who didn’t make their last train, pachinko parlours and restaurants dot the areas around the stops.
The last few days of my stay in Japan are spent mainly outside. I’m borrowing a friend’s bike to maximise the ground I can cover in a day. Today’s tour was slightly hampered by a sandstorm that turned a lovely spring day into something dark and sepia-toned. I took a few photos near Shinagawa station in the south of Tokyo’s centre.
Taking on a topic as big as Japan’s post-war economic miracle for my book project requires a good structure and solid preparation. I have used this blog before to digress on economic topics (e.g. here and here) but have so far shunned the main prize: how did Japan manage to pull off one of the most remarkable episodes of economic growth in human history?
The flat which a friend of mine has kindly offered to me for the last two weeks of my Tokyo stay is a short walk from the Chinese embassy. With tensions between Japan and China running high, it is no surprise that protests take place here from time to time. Just as I was walking by this Sunday, two uyoku dantai (literally “right wing groups”) vans were trying to make their way through police blockades.
Just down the road from where I live (until Wednesday!), a building has been rising to the sky relentlessly, floor by floor since we arrived in Tokyo five months ago. On 1 March, a press release revealed (to me at least) what this is all about: it’s Mori’s new mega-project, now officially christened Toranomon Hills after the area it is situated in. It is the developer’s largest since Roppongi Hills got opened ten years ago and at the heart of the whole area’s redevelopment.


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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration eased the way Wednesday for illegal immigrants who are immediate relatives of American citizens to apply for permanent residency, a change that could affect as many as 1 million of the estimated 11 million immigrants unlawfully in the U.S.
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Three trains cancelled, 18 diverted after West Bengal mishap
Three trains were cancelled and 18 diverted after a Mumbai-bound passenger train derailed and was hit by a speeding goods train in West Bengal, 150 km from Kolkata, killing at least 65 people and injuring 200 early Friday.delhi Updated: May 28, 2010 15:23 IST
Three trains were cancelled and 18 diverted after a Mumbai-bound passenger train derailed and was hit by a speeding goods train in West Bengal, 150 km from Kolkata, killing at least 65 people and injuring 200 early Friday.
Fourteen help lines have also been set up, officials said.
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About Clonidine: Label And Off
Clonidine is a prescription medication that was originally approved for use in the treatment of high blood pressure. Today, it is used to address anxiety and several other psychiatric disorders and entities, thanks to its calming effect. The extended-release version of clonidine is FDA-approved for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children aged 6 years and above. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications.
While not a legitimate indication, clonidine is used to manage general anxiety disorders. It is also prescribed for patients who get panic attacks. It treats tics in people with Tourettes syndrome. Managing withdrawal symptoms is a common off-label use of clonidine. The drug induces a calming effect that helps to ease the withdrawal systems. Doctors commonly recommend clonidine for patients that are dealing with cigarette, alcohol, and opioid cessation. Other uses include managing menopausal flushes and menstrual cramps in women. Clonidine is also used to manage chronic and acute pain for some patients such as cancer patients.
Does Clonidine Help To Treat Anxiety
In one study, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, results showed the effectiveness of Clonidine in decreasing anxiety attacks and psychological symptoms in a group of 23 patients .
One of the known effects of Clonidine in the human body is related to lowering down blood pressure and heart rate, relaxing the arteries and increasing the blood supply to the heart.
Other related know effects have been suggested, as in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder of ADHA in children, reducing tics commonly found in Tourette-syndrome and combined therapy for severing cancer-related pain.
Additionally, some of the off-label uses have been related to the management of withdrawal symptoms from opioids, benzodiazepines and alcohol, insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder .
You might have heard some of the commercial names such as Catapres and Dixarit. However, the generic name is Clonidine Hydrochloride.
Some Side Effects Can Be Serious If You Experience Any Of The Following Symptoms Call Your Doctor Immediately Or Get Emergency Medical Treatment:
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
Clonidine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online or by phone .
Read Also: Does Anxiety Ever Go Away
How Long Do I Have To Take Clonidine
The duration underwhihc you will have to be treated with the drug depends on your symptoms, the intensity, severity, length, and frequency of the symptoms that you experience.
The time you need to take the drug will depend on the evaluation of your doctors and your response to the drug. It might take you weeks to see improvements or even months.
However the side effects on your body might also affect the doctors decision as to whether you need to be taken off the drug and switched to a different one.
It is important that you do not abruptly stop taking the drug without consulting your doctor and you must be weaned off the drug if they recommend stopping treatment. The best thing you can do is consult your doctor about how long you need to take the drug.
What If I Miss A Dose
If you miss a dose of clonidine IR oral tablets, take it as soon as possible. But if its almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and just take your next dose as usual. Do not take extra doses to make up for missing doses. Doing so could raise your risk for side effects.
If you miss more than one dose of clonidine, talk with your doctor right away. If you go without this medication for too long, it can cause your blood pressure to increase rapidly. This can cause dangerous side effects. To read more about this, see the Clonidine IR oral tablet withdrawal and dependence section below.
To help make sure that you dont miss a dose, try using a medication reminder. This can include setting an alarm or timer on your phone or downloading a reminder app. A kitchen timer can work, too.
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Pharmacotherapy Of Anxiety Disorders: Current And Emerging Treatment Options
- 1Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
- 2Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan, CT, United States
- 3Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
- 4Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
- 5Department of Psychiatry and Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- 6Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- 7Clinical Research Division, Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, United States
- 8Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
Pharmacist Tips For Catapres
Catapres is usually taken together with other medications for better blood pressure control
Many people notice drowsiness and dizziness, especially after they first start on Catapres . The patch usually causes fewer side effects.
Take the tablet at the same time every day and avoid skipping doses. If you are on the patch, pick a day of the week that helps you remember to change it every 7 days.
If you are prescribed the patch, make sure the area is clean and dry before applying. Apply it to a hairless area on the chest or upper arm, and make sure to change the location with each new patch every week.
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What Other Information Should I Know
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to clonidine.
Your doctor may ask you to check your pulse daily and will tell you how rapid it should be. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to teach you how to take your pulse. If your pulse is slower or faster than it should be, call your doctor before taking this medication that day.
To relieve dry mouth caused by clonidine, chew gum or suck sugarless hard candy.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Also Check: How To Deal With Anxiety And Depression
Can I Use Clonidine For Anxiety
The Food and Drug Administration has not approved Clonidine for the treatment of anxiety. However, some studies suggest that it can help reduce the symptoms of some anxiety disorders. It is worth noting that these effects were most prevalent when the patients took the drug alongside other anxiety medications.
A study done on Clonidine found that patients who take the drug have fewer anxiety attacks and psychic symptoms. The somatic symptoms patients experienced also decreased, but only minimally. However, 17% of the patients reported that their symptoms worsened while taking Clonidine for anxiety.
Taking any drug for its off-label uses can be dangerous if done without supervision. It may result in various side effects that can cause more harm than good. The FDA has likewise contraindicated Clonidine for some people. Make sure to first consult a medical expert before taking Clonidine for anxiety.
Drugs That Increase Drowsiness
Dont combine these drugs with clonidine. Taking these drugs with clonidine might increase drowsiness:
- barbiturates such as:
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.
This drug comes with several warnings.
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Even though clonidine is an effective medication for controlling high blood pressure, ADHD, and anxiety, many people abuse it and end up addicted to it. Breaking the cycle of addiction is intimidating and even frustrating.
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In Case Of Emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at . If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can’t be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include the following:
- smaller pupils
Does Clonidine Work For Anxiety
Clonidine is primarily used to treat hypertension and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among children. Besides these two, it also has potential in treating other illnesses such as migraines, withdrawal symptoms, and diarrhea. Some medical practitioners also prescribe Clonidine for anxiety.
Clonidine is a centrally acting 2 adrenergic agonist and imidazoline receptor agonist. It was initially used to treat hypertension in the mid-1960s under the brand name Catapres. Another version of the drug named Kapvay debuted recently in 2010 as a treatment for ADHD for children between 7-16 years old. Other brand names of Clonidine include Nexiclon, Clophelin, and Jenloga.
Recommended Reading: Can Counselling Help With Anxiety
Precautions When Taking Clonidine
If you have a history of low blood pressure, you may be more likely to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and nauseous while taking clonidine.
Many people forget to take their medication. If you miss a dose of clonidine, don’t take a double dose as it could lower your blood pressure too much.
It’s important that you don’t stop taking clonidine abruptly, as this may cause rebound high blood pressure. Instead, your dose should be decreased gradually. Your doctor can give you advice on the best tapering schedule.
Clonidine may be unsafe for an unborn baby, and it can be found in breast milk. Animal studies have also shown that clonidine may impair fertility in females and males. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor. They can help you weigh the pros and cons of continuing with your medication.
Are There Any Downsides Or Side
As with any medication, clonidine can cause side effects, especially when taken in combination with other substances or medications. Reported common side effects of clonidine include the following :
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or low blood pressure , seek medical help immediately)
- Headache . If your headache comes on suddenly and is extremely intense, seek emergency help immediately)
- Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting
More serious but less common side effects of clonidine include the following. Please contact your doctor IMMEDIATELY if you have any of these potentially serious side effects:
- Skin rash with swelling and itching or trouble breathing
- Worsened depression or other unusual changes in mood
- Fast or slow heart rate, irregular heart beat
- Increased agitation, restlessness or irritability
- Sudden onset of high blood pressure, fast heart beat, agitation, headache, stomach upset, sweating, nausea or vomiting
Clonidine requires a prescription
Do note that, assuming your doctor approves of you taking clonidine for your anxiety, and writes a prescription, youll have to refill that prescription every time you run out.
This will not be an issue if you only plan on using clonidine a few times . But if you start using clonidine more often, then it could become a significant inconvenience.
Recommended Reading: How To Let Go Of Stress And Anxiety
What Others Are Saying
Up to 65% of the users who reviewed clonidine for anxiety gave a positive review. Users reported that they felt mellowed out and calm within minutes of taking the medication. These users recommend talking to the doctor about reducing the dosage. Most of these users went ahead to cut the pill in half, quarter, and even an eighth, after feeling too drowsy when taking the full dosage. Many of the Reddit reviews also recommend splitting the pill. It, however, cannot be overstated, that only a qualified healthcare provider can determine which is the best dosage for you.
The not-so-positive reviews, have everything to do with the side effects and not the medications effectiveness in treating anxiety. Some users reported feeling too drowsy and fatigued after taking clonidine. For some, these side effects went away as they got used to the medication, while the same effects persisted for some, forcing them to the point of discontinuing using the medication.
Catapres For High Blood Pressure
The development of Catapres was centered around its effect in lowering blood pressure. It was approved for the treatment of high blood pressure in 1974. Catapres drug class belongs to centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agents. lonidine HCl can reduce tone in the sympathetic section of the central nervous system. It leads to an effective decrease in pressure on the vascular walls, changing the total vascular resistance of the vessels. As a result, the number of heart muscle contractions and the volume of the output from the heart are effectively reduced.
Besides the heart, this medication can also influence the peripheral blood vessels. That is why when the patient starts to use this medicine, it can cause a rise in pressure for a short period of time. At the same time, Catapres helps to reduce intraocular pressure, performing sedative and analgesic effects.
Read Also: Am I Having An Anxiety Attack
Why Is This Blog About Clonidine And Anxiety Important
This blog about Clonidine for Anxiety is important because you might be taking Clonidine or planning to start taking it.
It gives a more comprehensive approach and understanding of how could Clonidine help to treat anxiety-related symptoms, what is anxiety, how Clonidine is normally prescribed, available forms, what is it supposed to do, possible side effects and drug interaction.
These basic questions you need to take into consideration when starting to use any drug. If there are additional specific questions related to your condition, we advise seeking help from your doctor.
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I took Clonidine for a month to help with tapering off xanax. The first week was ok. It helped me motivate and feel somewhat better. After that, all downhill. My hair started thinning excessively, especially when I washed it. Then, I just felt overmedicated and aggravated. This is my own personal experience. I dont recommend it to people highly stressed. I think in my opinion, it should be used under a dr supervision only. The night sweats were AWFUL. And my peaceful nights sleep turned into vivid nightmares and dreams so odd.
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I have been dealing with anxiety for about 10 years now with the occasional panic attack. In the last 9 months my anxiety has been so severe that Im anxious every second of the day and panic when I have to leave the house. Its made it hard to function and hold down a job. I recently got a new job and I was having extreme anxiety to the point of feeling suicidal because I felt like I could not continue living with the severity of my anxiety. I was on 6 different medications and not getting any relief. Finally my doctor prescribed be Clonidine 0.1 three weeks times a day. For the first time in 9 months I finally felt better. My doctor upped. My dose to 4 times a day and now Im feeling better than ever! Im able to function and work again. This is a miracle drug to me. Im finally living my life again. I would highly recommend trying this drug if you have severe anxiety like me.
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Juan Jesus suspended against Sampdoria
March 11, 2013 17:27
Juan Jesus was one of the Inter players who’d be suspended if he received a yellow card against Bologna. In the second half he protested against a refereeing decision and got the yellow card which now makes him miss the game against Sapdoria coming weekend. Juan has received 8 yellow cards this year in the Serie A.


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Troopers pull over to save choking child
TRENTON - October 23, 2013 (WPVI) -- It's not often that we can witness lifesaving heroism, but that's just what you can see on video from the dashboard camera of a New Jersey State Police car.
The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. Sunday as the Estrada family was driving from their home in Florence to a friend's house in Trenton.
Filadelfo and Maricruz heard their 13-year-old son, Julian, who has special needs, choking on a chicken nugget as he sat in the backseat.
"I turned back and seen he can't breathe," Maricruz said.
"I started to push on his belly and when I felt that no air was pumping out, I got really scared," Filadelfo said.
And that's when Trooper James Hearne and rookie Trooper Ruben Benavidez arrived atthe intersection of Lalor Street and Route 129.
"When I ran up there, I got behind him, started the Heimlich. After several thrusts, food started coming up, basically, a big piece of chicken nugget came out," Trooper Hearne said.
Trooper Benavidez has only been on the force for two weeks.
While Trooper Hearne treated Julian, Benavidez stayed on the radio, directed traffic out of the way, and calmed Julian's distraught mother.
"She speaks English very well, but at that time, her native tongue came out. She was yelling and screaming in Spanish, as any mom would," Trooper Benavidez said.
Once the chicken nugget was dislodged, Julian quickly caught his breath and returned to himself. He didn't even have to go to the hospital.
On Wednesday, the family reunited with the troopers.
The troopers gave Julian a souvenir sweatshirt.
The troopers aren't calling themselves heroes. They say their training just kicked in and they did what anyone would've done in their place.
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THE MINISTRY OF UTMOST HAPPINESS
"An assured novel borne along by a swiftly moving storyline that addresses the most profound issues with elegant humor. Let's hope we won't have to wait two decades for its successor."
The first novel in 20 years from Roy (The God of Small Things, 1997, etc.) and a book worth the wait: a humane, engaged tale of love, politics, and no small amount of suffering. Read full book review >


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The 2019 Competition
The competition is open for all instruments and voice.
Up to six finalists will be selected from the pool of applicants. Finalists will perform at the Petri Competition at Portland State University on June 23, Sunday, 2019. The competition will be open to the public and a panel of judges will select the award recipient. The decision of the judges is final. The winner be required to give a solo recital of 70-80 min in Oregon in 2019-2020. Details will be given after the competition.
Applicants must be a resident of Oregon or an Oregon high school graduate, and desire to pursue a musical career. Applicants who are currently attending school outside of Oregon may fulfill the residency requirement by submitting proof of graduation from High School in Oregon. Applicants must be 21 to 35 years of age at the time of the award.
To be considered for the Petri Scholarship, please submit the following on or before May 31, Friday, 2019:
Dr. Julia Hwakyu Lee
School of Music, College of the Arts
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
- A completed on-line application form.
- A cover letter. Briefly explain your plans for music study and how you will use the scholarship award. Describe your goals for your music career and what affect this award will have on your career and professional life.
- Biography of the applicant in MS Word format (not to exceed 150 words). Include past participation in competitions, festivals and other public events. Portrait photo in electronic format, to be used for the Competition brochure printing. Biography and photo should be e-mailed to firstname.lastname@example.org
- Repertoire list. Include all of the pieces you will perform at the competition with the timing for each piece notated. Repertoire should reflect the musical and technical demands of a formal recital, 30–45 minutes in length, and cover a variety of historical styles and genres. No changes in repertoire are allowed following submission of the application. Only for piano and voice, detailed repertoire requirements are listed below.
- YouTube (or other video sharing sites) link to the video recordings or a DVD of the performance (no need to mail a DVD if a YouTube link is provided in the Application Form).
- Proof of Oregon residence. Submit a photocopy of a current Oregon driver’s license and proof of an Oregon address for the past 12 months. Out of state students studying in Oregon should submit a photocopy of student ID, along with current college transcripts. Students who grew up in Oregon, but who are attending school elsewhere, should submit a copy of final transcripts or a diploma from an accredited Oregon high school or a GED issued by the State of Oregon.
- Applicants should submit a completed application form and all materials along with a $35 non-refundable fee. Make check payable to OMTA (Oregon Music Teachers Association).
- Decisions of competition judges are final.
- A winner may not enter again.
- Competition performances are open to the public. Competition rehearsals are closed to the public.
- The assigned rehearsal and performance times are final and cannot be changed.
- You must provide your own accompanist, if one is needed.
- Recorded accompaniments are not permitted. Works written using supplemental sounds, including those either electronically or acoustically produced or pre-recorded, are not permitted.
- Contestants must perform from memory. No repeats. Music for the ensembles does not have to be memorized.
- Programmed music may exceed maximum time limit.
- Performance will be stopped when the maximum time is reached. (This will not affect results)
- The performer chooses the first selection; judges determine the remaining order of performance.


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PERSONALIZED IRON GIFT (ENGRAVING ON THE BASEMENT WITH NAME/DATE)
Are you looking for a nice wedding anniversary gift (6th anniversary/iron anniversary)? Valentine's day gift? Wedding gift? Birthday gift? Or just a home decor? Here is a hand forged lily with a butterfly which could be a nice gift for your girl/woman. It looks very festive and decorative! It is done in the technique of the artistic forging. It deserves to be a cool gift!
height - 43 cm (16.94"),
length - 26 cm (10.24")
width - 14 cm (5.51")
net weight - 1.7 kg (3.74 lbs)
It looks very rich and decorative! It looks like a real lily with a real butterfly! It is a real forging art.
Colour: bronze patina - stem, butterfly and leaves, the bud - red wine patina. Very nice mixture of colours.
The listing price includes a personalization (only either a name or a date) on a flower base.
A nice present for a Christmas, wedding, wedding anniversaries (6th - iton, 11th - steel), Valentine's day, birthday, Mother's day, and for many other occasions. It can be a nice table centerpiece for any fest (Christmas, New Year ...)!
Add charm to your house with one of these cute crafts!
MORE AWESOME FORGED FLOWERS FOR YOU
You can find much more nicer flowers in my shop on the following links:
I can send it to any country.
Custom orders are welcome (different colour, size, content, different flowers, plate with engraving of names/phrases, forged digits/figures 7, 6 or 11 or others, ribbons ...).
I keep usually 1 piece always available. If on the moment of your order it will not be available, please allow 10 - 20 days for its making.
If you order two any items from my shop in one order, you will have 10% discount off the order price. If you order three any items from my shop in one order, you will have 15% discount off the order price.
If you liked this item in my shop and you are about to order only one item from my shop but you are not sure about the price, please drop me an e-mail and I will try to arrange a special discount for the chosen by you item. I would want you to buy an item you liked in my shop.
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Yum Cha Banquet At Suncrop Seafood Restaurant
Feast on a delicious yum cha banquet at Suncrop Seafood Restaurant - just $39 for two people, or upgrade to $75 for four people!
Feast on a delicious yum cha banquet at Suncrop Seafood Restaurant - just $39 for two people, or upgrade to $75 for four people! Choose from a range of yum cha dishes from the extensive menu including desserts like mango pancakes. Great Fortitude Valley location, open seven days a week for lunch and dinner!
- Yum Cha Banquet at Suncrop Seafood Restaurant - just $39 for two people, or upgrade to $75 for four people!
- Fantastic lunch or dinner feast with a selection of Chinese tea to sip on
- Choose delicious yum cha dishes including desserts like mango pancakes - 10 dishes to choose from for two diners, or 20 dishes for a group of four
- See the full menu
- For any questions you have about this deal, simply live chat one of our friendly consultants, visit the help centre or call 1300 726 676
- Valid from 5 June 2017 to 5 December 2017
- Not valid for public holidays
- Valid for 2 or 4 people only (depending on option chosen), any additional guests will be charged $20 per person; to be paid directly to Suncrop Seafood Resturant
- Option one for two people is 10 dishes in total
- Option two for four people is 20 dishes in total
- Max seating time is 90 minutes
- Valid for lunch and dinner
- Valid for Yum Cha dishes only and ESP (mustard vegetables with oyster sauce)
- Additional items may be ordered and paid for by the customer; to be paid directly to Suncrop Seafood Resturant
- Walk-ins will not be accepted
- Not valid for takeaway
- No leftovers to be taken from the restaurant, dine-in only
- Limit of 1 Scoopon may be purchased for personal use; Multiple Scoopons may be purchased as gifts. Maximum of 1 Scoopon redeemable per booking
- Bookings taken immediately after purchase. Scoopons for this offer are limited. Not valid with any other offer
- Bookings are subject to availability. Book early to secure your desired date
- 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made. All changes and cancellations are subject to our standard Refund Policy
- Scoopon Terms and Conditions are located at scoopon.com.au/terms-and-conditions
Deal Code: 72836
- Bookings essential with 24-hours notice on 07 3252 2883 quoting your Scoopon number
- Book early to secure your desired date and time.
- Present printed or smartphone Scoopon on arrival
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Dubai: For four long years, he grappled with the trials of chronic kidney disease, undergoing dialysis twice a week and battling other disruptions to his daily life.
Today, Indian expat Srinivas Velagapudi, 57, is enjoying a new life, thanks to a kidney transplant that he recently received from a deceased expat who was declared brain dead.
A resident of Dubai for 13 years, Velapgapudi is now full of gratitude to the generous family of the donor for their noble gesture and the country’s healthcare system for making this life-saving procedure possible.
Speaking to Gulf News about his life-changing experience, Velagapudi recalled how the disease had taken a toll on the quality of his life with an exhausting series of medical appointments and dialysis sessions.
“I had diabetes-related kidney issues that progressed to chronic kidney disease (CKD),” said Velagapudi who works as a maintenance manager at a vegetable oil production company in Dubai.
CKD can range from a mild condition with no or few symptoms, to a very serious condition where the kidneys stop working, sometimes called kidney failure.
“Ever since I was diagnosed with the condition, I had to undergo dialysis. I faced fistula and problems accompanying the condition including blocking, heavy bleeding and cramps. Apart from the general weakness and nausea that accompany dialysis, I faced infections due to the catheter,” recounted Velagapudi.
Doctors at Burjeel Medical City recommended a kidney transplant and added him to the wait list of the Emirates Organ Transplant Centre and the Ministry of Health and Prevention. Velagapudi’s journey to finding a compatible donor was a challenging one.
Despite his wife Sudha’s willingness to become a donor, she was not a match. This left him with no choice but to continue with dialysis and hope for a suitable donor kidney.
The turning point came when a 50-year-old expat sustained severe head injuries and was admitted to Burjeel Medical City. He had brain stem dysfunction and was later declared brain dead by neurological criteria.
Burjeel Medical City is a part of the national organ donation committee’s deceased donor allocation pool.
“We approached Emirates Organ Transplant Centre about the potential brain-dead donor and the possibility of utilizing the deceased individual’s kidney for transplantation,” said Dr Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki, director - Transplant Nephrology.
“The Emirates Organ Transplant Centre team approached the family of the potential organ donor. In an act of profound generosity and nobility, the family consented to the organ donation, honoring their loved one’s memory and potentially granting a new lease on life to a patient in need,” he said.
The team got confirmation from the Emirates Organ Transplant Centre team to proceed with organ retrieval followed by a kidney transplant for Velagapudi.
Thanks to the selfless decision of the donor’s family, Velagapudi received a successful kidney transplant which was even covered by his insurance company.
Velagapudi is one of the lucky recipients of insurance coverage for organ transplant surgeries as in most cases, it is not covered. As Gulf News reported first on Tuesday, the UAE is now set to come up with a law that will make insurance coverage mandatory for all organ transplant recipients and living donors.
The surgical team
Velagapudi’s surgical team was led by Dr Rehan Saif, director of Transplant Surgery for Burjeel Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant Programme, and comprised Dr Isthiaque Ahmed, Transplant Nephrologist, and Dr Ramamurthy Ganesan Baskaran, consultant Anesthesiology and Transplant Anesthesia.
“The patient had a good recovery period in our dedicated transplant ICU with top-notch medical and nursing care. He was under the constant monitoring of our transplant team and has been discharged after recovery,” said Dr Saif.
He said this is one of the early deceased donor transplantations performed at Burjeel Medical City since the hospital established a multi-organ transplant programme in 2022.
Words of gratitude
According to the medical team, Velagapudi does not require dialysis as of now and can lead a more active life.
“I am back to my normal life now. After my rest period, I have started working and driving. I go for walks also,” said Velagapudi.
He expressed his deep gratitude for the UAE’s healthcare facilities and the incredible generosity of the donor’s family. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to receive this kidney transplant, which has given me a second chance at life. I am deeply grateful to the UAE for its world-class healthcare system and the selflessness of the donor’s family. They all are in our prayers and thoughts. Before this, it was like a tunnel without light but now after the transplant there is light and hope,” he said.
“After my experience and surgery, I urge and highly recommend all people who are healthy, whether young or old, to become organ donors as it can save a life and a family that is in distress,” he added.
The doctors said the successful kidney transplant underscores the UAE’s commitment to organ transplantation and saving lives. It showcases the importance of organ donation and the incredible impact it can have on the lives of individuals suffering from life-threatening conditions.
“One deceased donor can save up to eight lives by the process of organ donation. It saves thousands of lives every year. However, the shortage of donor organs is a major limiting factor. Burjeel Medical City has worked actively to promote awareness about this ‘gift of life’. We will continue to advocate organ donation and support the Hayat Organ Donation Programme and educate the community,” added Dr Saif.


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The current political landscape is so unsettling (i.e., Trump has been the minority-elect president for 11 days). The news of the hour is that Betsy DeVos is our new education leader. I don't want to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, but I don't see this going well for public education at all. I hope I hope I hope she proves me wrong. When I am unsettled with quilting projects, I make lists and plow through them. Political projects? Daily calls and emails. Scheduling marches. February 20 for "Not My President's Day." April 15 to continue the call for Trump to release his taxes and divest himself of financial gain during his reign - er, presidency. March is open. Hmm, which of the protests - so many to choose from. I'm in an odd frame of mind: I can't watch or listen to news without my heart pounding or blood pressure rising. So, I sew. At nights I'm working on the above. I try to keep my tension light - you can see I'm not doing the best job of that.
This is one of the projects I'm working on during the day. No more NPR for me - just listening to books and podcasts. What's on the Design Wall is my 8 1/2" x 11" quilt. That's the size of each block that then has the shadow sewn around it. These fabrics all have something to do with school, notebooks, or paper. While this is still evolving, I like how this is coming along. It will be mostly black and white, and I already have ideas of how I want to quilt this.
Chris and Andi's quilt is still on the design "floor" - it's in 12 pieces. As long as I'm waiting for the batting to arrive and still figuring out what I want to back the quilt with, I am in no hurry to finish this.
And this quilt? The top is complete. I'm just using up various scraps and bits for the backing. This is another quilt that I want to quilt myself.


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U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, has announced that Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is one of four transport providers in his district to receive federal funding for busing services.
According to a press release from Vela’s Office, the transport providers will receive up to $3.2 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Texas Department of Transportation received over $13.8 million in federal funding through its Federal Transit Administration’s fiscal year 2019 Bus and Bus Facilities Program Funding Opportunity.
The purpose of the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities.
“LRGVDC’s Valley Metro service demands continue to grow as non-urbanized areas populate. Additional rolling transit stock assists in our mission to provide reliable, seamless connection across the region,” said Ron Garza, executive director, Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. “With over 800,000 rides each year, Valley Metro values every resource dedicated to public transit service.”
TxDOT will receive funding on behalf of rural transit providers throughout the state to replace transit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. The grants also will fund new and rehabilitated maintenance and other facilities, allowing the rural transit providers to improve safety and efficiency and meet growing demand for service.
“It was an honor to provide a letter of support for TxDOT’s application, and I’m pleased to announce that four local transit providers from my district are receiving funding to help economically disadvantaged residents with high quality transit service,” said Vela. “This grant will fund 36 new vehicles for rural transit providers to better serve the public, seniors and persons with disabilities.”


Tardy announces 20-man squad looking ahead to SEA Games
After a rigorous selection process, Singapore under-21 head coach Richard Tardy has selected his final 20 to participate in this week's Under-21 International Challenge Cup.
While Boavista midfielder Mahathir Azeman has been dropped from his provisional squad of 25, Tardy can still count on the likes of Young Lions’ Adam Swandi and Home United defender Shahrin Saberin to provide some quality.
The under-21s will face counterparts from Hong Kong in their first game on Wednesday, with the winners taking on either Uzbekistan or Iran in the final on Saturday.
While Tardy is gunning for good results in the tournament, he believes it is more essential for his team to take in the experience of going up against a variety of opponents.
“We know that all these teams are good teams and for us I say it’s very important to play different football and observe how our players play in this tournament,” Tardy said at a press conference.
“This year we must take more experience and play more friendly games to better prepare for the Southeast Asian Games next year."
Singapore finished last in the tournament, after losing to Malaysia and subsequently Vietnam on penalties.
“The Nations Cup didn’t end well for us so we need to prove to ourselves and our coaches that we deserve a place in the team,” the precocious 20-year-old said.
“Definitely playing on home soil will have a positive effect as the fans will come and support us and we have to give 110 per cent.”
Singapore under-21 squad list
Goalkeeper: Hairul Syirhan (Geylang International), Zharfan Rohaizad (Young Lions)
Defenders: Dhukilan Jeevamani (Young Lions), Faizal Roslan (Young Lions), Rusyaidi Salime (Young Lions), Amirul Adli (Young Lions), Shahrin Saberin (Home United), Shafie Muliantoh (Tampines Rovers), Taufiq Muqminin
Midfielders: Amir Zailani (Home United), Hafiz Sulaiman (Warriors FC), Hami Syahin (Young Lions), Muhaimin Suhaimi (Young Lions), Shameer Aziq (Young Lions), Joshua Pereira (Young Lions), Jonathan Tan (Young Lions)
Forward: Adam Swandi (Young Lions), Shafeeq Faruk (Young Lions), Amiruldin Asraf (Home United)


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East Midnapore: High tides trigger floods
Several villages around East Midnapore’s seaside tourist towns of Tajpur and Mandarmani were flooded early on Wednesday following a full moon tide that showed signs of rough waters starting on Tuesday afternoon.
Residents of low-lying areas on Wednesday morning woke up to waist-high waters, temporarily displacing several persons. On Tuesday evening, two persons drowned in the sea off Mandarmani when they were drawn in by unexpected waves.
The bodies of Pritam Sheet, 20 and Brishti Das, 19 were fished out by civic volunteers on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, respectively.
“The situation is getting serious, so we are focusing at the moment on evacuating tourists and preventing the influx of new ones. The tide started on Tuesday and swelled by Wednesday morning," said a district official. The two deceased were reportedly a couple and part of a group of tourists from Jhargram.
“They broke off from the group and went bathing. Not long after, the screams of the flailing male youth were heard. The girl was nowhere to be seen,” said a source.
The incident prompted district officials to bar deep sea bathing across East Midnapore seaside towns starting on Wednesday.
"Intense tides were noticed near the shore around 8.30am on Wednesday. Soon, large waves started crashing onto the guard wall in Digha. After some time, the water flooded the area around the beach. Police are controlling the tourist situation at the moment,” said a Digha-Sankarpur Development Authority official, adding that they and police officers were preparing for worsening tides.
Rimi Majumder, a Behala housewife and Digha tourist on Wednesday, said initially she was “a little upset” that she would not be able to take a bath in the sea, but at the end she was grateful to the officials for putting precautionary measures in place.
In a related development, a portion of Marine Drive between Digha and Mandarmani was damaged on Wednesday by flood waters.
Biswajit Jana, gram panchayat pradhan in Tajpur, said water had flooded several villages near Tajpur including Jaldha, Jamra and Shampur. "Water has also entered some houses. There is a possibility of flooding again at night. The cyclone shelter has been kept ready. The situation will be watched and immediate action will be taken. If necessary, arrangements will be made for the villagers to stay in the shelter," he said.
Similar weather-related damage was recorded in coastal North and South 24-Parganas. In North 24-Parganas' Sandeshkhali, dykes of the Dasa and Raimangal rivers threatened to give way, with their water levels already having breached 'critical'.
Sources said the phenomenon was not unexpected in the Sunderbans delta. In the Basirhat sub-division, only 120km of 750km of dykes are reinforced with concrete.
"The situation is very concerning to us. We may have to leave at a moment's notice depending on whether the earthen dams hold up," said a local resident.

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