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A wife suspects that her irresponsible husband is a killer
"Suspicion" is a classically Hitchcockian film, with Joan Fontaine as a woman who marries a charming scoundrel, played by Cary Grant, who she begins to think might kill for money. Parts of the film, such as Grant's "courting" techniques, seem rather dated, but the tension builds well, and my interest was held throughout. The ending, however, seems tacked-on and very unsatisfying in execution, even if not in content. This seemed to me to be a lesser film than the best of Hitchcock's output during the 40's, such as the earlier "Rebecca" (also with Fontaine) and the later "Notorious", but anyone who enjoys Hitchcock's films in general will likely enjoy this one as well.
Overall Rating: 3 stars (out of 4), or 7 (out of 10)
The Indian Runner (1991)
A policeman's troubled brother returns from Vietnam
Sean Penn's THE INDIAN RUNNER is a very carefully drawn character study about two brothers. One brother is a policeman and former farmer who has found a happy, stable existence with a wife and son. The other is a returning Vietnam vet who is angry at the world and everyone in it. The film follows the viewpoint of the former sibling as the latter one moves in and out of his life. Penn shows an amazing patience with the story and the characters, letting them develop at their own pace, without the imposition of the sort of contrivances used by lesser films to generate false drama. Were it not for a tendency for the movie to get slightly overwrought at a couple of key dramatic moments, it would be nearly perfect. As it is, it still stands as the sort of patient, powerful character drama that one cannot imagine being made by a big Hollywood studio.
Overall Rating: 3 1/2 stars (out of 4); or 8 (out of 10)
"Repulsion" is a great example of how to make a truly scary movie: The trick is not to fill the screen with monsters or indestructible serial killers, it is to portray fear in a way that will be familiar to the audience. It is clear from early on in the film that the lead character, Carol, played brilliantly by an extremely young-looking Catherine Deneuve, is not exactly normal. When her sister leaves her alone in their shared London apartment for a few days, however, the things that scare Carol are the sorts of things that have scared a lot of people spending the night alone, such as hearing (imagined) footsteps in the hallway and the like. Of course, while normal people get a brief fright from such a thing, Carol descends into a madness of hallucinations. The movie is seen almost entirely from her point of view, using techniques borrowed by later directors such as Darren Aronofsky for his movie, "Pi", which gives the entire movie a claustrophobic feeling that enhances the impact of Carol's hallucinations.
There are no doubt people who would like to explicate this film as an exploration of sexual repression or the like, and perhaps they are indeed hitting the mark in doing so, but this film works brilliantly as pure cinema, with no metaphoric subtext needed.
Overall Rating: 4 stars (out of 4), or 9 (out of 10)
Rough Magic (1995)
The seeds of a good movie are there in "Rough Magic", a film with an excellent cast, an intriguing premise, and a great location. However, these seeds never really germinate, as the film fails to be convincing. As the movie progresses, the characters behave in an increasingly arbitrary manner while the events of the plot become similarly arbitrary. Thus, by the end, my willing suspension of disbelief was completely gone and I found myself bored. I think that the film was trying for the sort of magic realism found in movies like "Like Water for Chocolate", but the key to magic realism lies at least as much in the realism as it does in the magic. While "Like Water for Chocolate" worked because we believed in the characters, "Rough Magic" fails, despite some genuinely entertaining moments, because we don't.
Overall Rating: 1 1/2 stars (out of 4), or 4 (out of 10)
Body Snatchers (1993)
"Body Snatchers" is the second remake of the venerable "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", and it serves as yet more evidence that remakes are usually a bad idea. The plot involves some pods of rather nebulous origin that kill people while they sleep and replace them with emotionless copies. The filmmakers steadfastly ignore all of the interesting metaphoric possibilities of this plot in favor of failed attempts to make 3-dimensional characters, through overuse of cliched familial strife, and a series of very uninvolving, uninteresting, un-scary action sequences. The only thing of any interest in this film is the characteristically luminous Gabrielle Anwar, who strives vainly to make her cardboard-thin character interesting. Forget this pathetic version of the film, and rent the 1956 original instead.
Overall Rating: 2 (out of 10), or one-half star (out of 4)
A rather strange, but highly affecting film
"Fearless" is an extremely emotionally effective film, in large part because it steers clear of a lot of the cliches that one could imagine plaguing a movie about an airplane crash survivor. Instead of giving the lead character, Max Klein (played perfectly by Jeff Bridges), some nice, Psych 101 textbook "syndrome" that is condescendingly explained to us by a shrink character, the film concentrates on drawing the audience inside his head so that we can see in a way why he feels like he does. His reaction to the crash is a complete lack of fear. Whenever he begins to feel afraid, he is compelled to do something almost suicidally dangerous to prove to himself that he can overcome the fear again. This leads to some visually extraordinary scenes. We are also shown other crash survivors with different reactions, including, most importantly Carla Rodrigo (Rosie Perez), who strikes up a friendship with Max Klein. Although the characters often do some very strange, and sometimes implausible, things (which I won't describe so as not to give away the movie), they make sense in the context of the characters' development.
Notable in the film is an amazingly effective use of music. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and the first movement of Henryk Gorecki's beautiful Third Symphony both put in apppearances at extremely critical times in the movie, strongly enhancing the emotional impact of the scenes.
Overall Rating: 9 (out of 10), or 4 stars (out of 4)
Lots of Great Action Sequences
"Ronin" is a great action film that seems to want to be a character study and doesn't quite make it, but it remains a great action film nonetheless. De Niro plays a former American government agent who has been hired by an Irish woman named Dierdre (McElhone) to obtain, as part of a team of other shadowy folk, the film's McGuffin, a briefcase with an unknown valuable something in it, a la "Pulp Fiction". What follows is a number of rather amusing, but not very deep, dialogue scenes interspersed with some magnificent action sequences. The longest car chase in the film (there are several) has to stand as one of the finest examples of this action-movie mainstay. It is notable for its impressive technical proficiency, its high excitment level, and for the great joy that the director seems to have taken in making it; the number of destroyed automobiles left in its wake reach almost "Blues Brothers"-esque proportions. There are a number of other impressive action scenes, all set in very scenic parts of France, and together they form the real core of the movie. The De Niro character is given quite a bit of development time, but I at least never felt that I learned that much about his true motivations and feelings. No matter; the visceral aspects of this movie are more than enough to make it well worth seeing.
Overall Rating: 8 (out of 10), or 3 1/2 stars (out of 4)
Your Friends & Neighbors (1998)
Interesting, but with occasional character development problems
"Your Friends & Neighbors" is about six people whose personalities range from somewhat superficial and self-absorbed down to frighteningly narcissistic. I've seen movies featuring unsympathetic lead characters before, but I don't ever recall seeing a film where the director seems to actively despise each and every one of his characters so much. A great deal of what goes on in this film is very funny and quite fascinating, if more than a little uncomfortable sometimes. (One scene features what I think must be the longest awkward silence in recent moviemaking.) Too often , though, the characters' motivations are left entirely unclear to the audience, and they seem to be pulled about by unseen motivations. This seems to be the result of too heavy a hand on the part of the writer /director Neil LaBute, who apparently is out not only to make us hate the characters, but to be confused by them and alienated from them as well. On the whole, though, the interesting and funny parts made up for a lot of the things that I never properly understood about the characters, making the movie worth seeing.
Overall Rating: 7 (out of 10), or 3 stars (out of 4)
The Edge (1997)
A Thinking Person's Action Movie
"The Edge" is an example of what can happen when filmmakers respect the essential intelligence of their audience, even when making a film whose putative genre is not exactly known for highly intellectual entries. The film tells the story of three people who are lost in the Canadian Rockies when their plane crashes. From this pedestrian-sounding premise comes a movie that is really about the relationship that develops between two very different men: a brilliant, intellectual billionaire, played with characteristic genius by Anthony Hopkins, and a fashion photographer, played by Alec Baldwin. As the movie progresses, the superficial friendliness that they showed each other in civilization is destroyed and replaced by something much more complex and interesting. The dialogue, written by dialogue god David Mamet, is clever, rhythmic, and thought -provoking. The visceral aspects are also wonderful, with the unbelievably beautiful Canadian wilderness in the background and a rather high-tension action/adventure plot in the foreground. Overall, this is a tense, clever, and wildly entertaining film.
Overall Rating: 9 (out of 10), or 4 stars (out of 4)
The Exorcist (1973)
Since its release, "The Exorcist" seems to have played a very large role in the popular culture. Even 25 years after its original opening, references to projectile vomiting or someone turning their head all the way around immediately recall this movie. So, when I finally sat down to watch this film, I had high expectations. Sadly, these expectations were not met. The effects were very well done, and the movie was quite scary in places (more so than silly slasher flicks like "Friday the 13th", anyway), but the plot and character development left much to be desired. Ellen Burstyn's character, the mother of the possessed girl, is one-dimensional at best, and is frequently very annoying, while Max von Sydow's Father Merrin seems almost totally undeveloped despite spending a fair amount of time on the screen. The only human character with any interesting development at all is Jason Miller's Father Karras. The most important character, though, and the one whose development is perhaps most lacking, is the Devil himself. He possesses this little girl, and does all sorts of disgusting and violent things with her, but his motives in doing so are totally unexplained. In this regard, the climax of the film also seems terribly silly. Frankly, if the sort of stuff shown in this film is the best that the Devil can do, I wouldn't be too terribly scared of him.
Overall Rating: 5 (out of 10), or 2 stars (out of 4)


"One of the greatest and strangest BC-supported tours ever"
Tim Hodgkinson, London, UK
... In any case, it is the pretty dangerous business: to donate funds in order to aid some funny crancks of whom it is not that evident what to awaite from! ... to invest into sounds - in fact, to waste money (for wind(s) ) ...
The tour was sponsored by the British Council.


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Arguably, some of the most attractive features of South Florida are the turquoise ocean and white sandy beaches, and although many people would like to live on the beach, there are only a few beachfront houses. Golden Beach is the only neighborhood in Miami-Dade with single family homes right on the ocean, making 387 Ocean Blvd a very hot commodity.
387 Ocean Blvd is one of the rare oceanfront houses that are in fact located on the actual beach and it is truly an exceptional property all around. Sitting on a sprawling 41,750 square-foot lot, the home boasts a remarkable 150 feet of direct ocean views and a private deeded beach.
The all-white, curved-architecture home includes a detached two-story guesthouse complete with a kitchen and living area. Additionally, there is a movie theater, a gym, a BBQ cabana, a separate catering kitchen, a wet bar, individual men’s & women’s full cabana bathrooms, and an expansive oval-shaped pool, all with breathtaking ocean views.
The main house is complete with a formal dining room, living room, bar, kitchen, upstairs master suite and office, elevator, and nanny’s quarters. From nearly every room inside the house, there are spectacular, unobstructed ocean and beach views.
The extraordinary exteriors of the property, accentuated by the perfect flow between the detached structures, create an unparalleled experience that is both relaxing and luxurious. The design of the home is ideal to enjoy the warm South Florida sun, while capturing the pleasant ocean breeze.
Whether you’re sitting in the ample terrace, entertaining guests in the oversized cabana, swimming in the lavish pool, or lounging on the private beach, you will without a doubt have a uniquely sensational experience!
If you live in South Florida or are looking to move there, be sure to contact us, The Jills, for your real estate buying and selling needs.

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Pack Size: 6.6 lb
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Getting a Car Loan with Bad Credit in Kingston, Ontario:
Basic requirements to qualify:
- 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license
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We work with people who have ran into challenging financial or credit situations such as: unpaid collections, missed payments, bankruptcy, consumer proposals, R9’s and other scenarios.
We then figure out their vehicle and budget needs and paid them with a licensed affiliate dealership in their area. These dealerships are able and willing to help customers regardless of credit history.
Canada Drives takes the hard work out of vehicle shopping and finds great resources for no credit and bad credit customers.
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GERMANY – Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM) has appointed Marcus Göring to head a new business unit dedicated to so-called ‘master funds’ for institutional investors in Germany.
In a German master fund a single service provider carries out the back-office administration, such as reporting and risk monitoring, of an institutional investor’s funds. The claimed benefits of the process are lower costs and greater transparency and risk management.
DeAM said the 41-year-old Göring, who has been part of its management team since 2000, would head its new master fund unit, while Michael Fuss would be in charge of its sales.
DeAM also said its master funds had already taken in €15bn in assets from institutional investors, adding that this did not include administrated assets from insurers and €5bn from the pension fund of its parent Deutsche Bank.
According to industry experts the low margins of the master fund business mean its viability threshold is €10bn. Indeed, the inability to reach this threshold led to the demise of JP Morgan’s German master fund business and of BHW Invest, another specialist, in February.
DeAM’s other rivals in the German master fund business include market leader Universal-Investment, INKA, Allianz Global Investors and Metzler Asset Management.

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Diocese paid $15.8 million in bankruptcy fees
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington paid $15.8 million in fees and expenses to lawyers, financial advisers and other professionals involved in its 2011 bankruptcy, according to its final report filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court this week.
As other dioceses have done around the nation, the Diocese of Wilmington sought Chapter 11 protection in 2009 after a flood of civil lawsuits were filed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse under provisions of Delaware's 2007 Child Victim's Act.
The 2007 law opened a two-year window for child sexual abuse cases that would otherwise have been barred by the statute of limitations.
The diocese emerged from bankruptcy in 2011, paying $77.4 million into a trust fund to resolve all claims by abuse survivors and another $10 million into a pension fund for lay employees that was found to be underfunded during financial disclosures.
Several religious orders throughout the diocese – the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, the Brothers of the Holy Cross, the Capuchins – also settled cases by adding to the trust fund, which eventually totaled about $110 million.
Attorneys for the 152 survivors got about 30 percent of that settlement money, with the rest distributed to survivors.
The final filing in the bankruptcy case revealed $15.8 million in administrative costs – a total diocese attorney Anthony Flynn said was the third highest of about 10 diocesan bankruptcies nationwide. Flynn's firm, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, got about $6.2 million of the total.
"The cost is extremely high," Flynn said. "However you slice it, it was an extremely expensive process. But it was the only process we could use to make sure whatever assets were available could be apportioned among the survivor claimants."
Wilmington attorney Tom Neuberger, whose firm represented 99 of the 152 claimants, disagreed sharply, saying all of the "outrageous" bankruptcy costs could have been saved and distributed to survivors and lay employees' pension funds if the diocese had agreed to appropriate settlement amounts in mediation.
But the diocese filed for Chapter 11 protection in Oct. 2009, the day before a series of eight trials was to begin – all related to abuse by former priest Francis DeLuca. Mediation had failed.
"We were ready to go to trial and all the dirty linen was going to come out," said Neuberger. "The diocese played this game instead of trying to negotiate settlements. Another $15 million would have been available – but all of this was wasted. The diocese was not interested in mediating for fair value."
Flynn said if that series of DeLuca cases had gone to trial, the diocese would have run out of money quickly and the first person to get a verdict would have received a disproportionate share of the diocese's available assets. Indeed, the first award in that DeLuca series produced a $3 million verdict.
Attorneys' fees and expenses accounted for about $12.3 million of the $15.8 million administrative total, with the rest going to financial advisers, consultants, accountants, a pension specialist and the U.S. Trustee.
In addition to the diocese attorneys' $6.2 million in fees and expenses, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones got almost $4.9 million for representing the survivors' committee. Attorneys representing lay employees in the pension issue got just under $1 million.
In all, six law firms were involved, two financial consultant firms, three sets of accounting firms, a pension specialist, a fee examiner and the U.S. Trustee.
"However costly it was," Flynn said, "it was successful in the sense that survivors got their compensation, the assets that were available were fairly apportioned among all the people, the diocese survived, and the parishes. None had to be closed. If those are the measures of success, those were achieved – at a high price."
Contact Beth Miller at (302) 324-2784 or firstname.lastname@example.org. Follow on Twitter @BMiller57.

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The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance's (DCAMM's) Office of Facilities Management and Maintenance (OFMM) has established a network of state facilities managers, the Massachusetts Facilities Management Association (MAFMA), that meets periodically to discuss specific topics of interest with the aim toward increased information sharing and problem solving. OFMM uses the MAFMA network to disseminate information on training opportunities and new technologies, as well as to inform facilities personnel of proposed regulatory or statutory changes that may affect facilities operations. In addition, MAFMA members have established working committees to address issues of interest to facilities operators and managers. State facilities personnel who are interested in participating in this informal association should e-mail email@example.com.
The program managers listed below are the DCAMM - OFMM representatives who are available to help our client agencies address their operations and maintenance challenges and issues.
Scott Calisti, 617-727-4030 ext. 31267
Agency Liaison - Higher Education and UMASS Campuses
Chairperson of Standards Committee
Edward Nicosia , 617-727-4030 ext. 31265
Agency Liaison - Administration and Finance, Environmental Affairs, Economic Affairs, Public Safety and Sheriffs.
Chairperson of Contracts Committeee
Francis (Tom) Tagan, 617-727-4030 ext. 31272
Agency Liaison – Health and Human Services and Judiciary
Chairperson of the Education Committee
MAFMA committees have been established to address areas of interest as identified by state facilities managers. Other committees may be formed as issues of common concern are raised. Current committees and their areas of focus are described below.
- Assist in contract development /scopes of services to be used by multiple agencies
- Catalog contracts and develop generic specifications
- Develop state wide contracts via DCAMM to address O&M needs
- Share best practices
- Establish maintenance standards
- Conduct assessments of facilities' status relative to standards
- Target areas for improvement/investment
- Advocate for appropriate funding
- Enhance facility perception through establishing / achieving maintenance standards
- Develop maintenance and operations survey for building use
- Network with the other facilities managers for best practices, contractor information and other project experiences
- Create and monitor a List Serve to facilitate sharing of current technical information and assistance
- Create and update a MAFMA web-site
- Develop and provide O & M training opportunities to members and other state facility personnel.
MAFMA List Serve (for MAFMA members only)
As a communication tool, MAFMA has established a list serve for use by Massachusetts state facilities personnel. For further information please contact Tom Tagan at 617-727-4030 x 31272 or e-mail Francis.Tagan@state.ma.us.


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For residents of Emerald Isle, the beauty of coastal living comes with its fair share of natural challenges, particularly during hurricane season. The threat of high winds and storm surges makes it imperative for homeowners to fortify their homes against potential damage. One of the most effective ways to do this is by installing impact shutters. However, not all impact shutters offer the same level of protection. This is where understanding the role of design pressure in selecting the right shutters becomes crucial.
The Importance of Design Pressure in Impact Shutters
Design pressure refers to the measure of resistance a shutter offers against wind forces and other weather-related pressures. This concept is essential in ensuring that the impact shutters you choose for your Emerald Isle home can withstand the unique environmental challenges it faces. Let’s delve deeper into why design pressure is a key factor in selecting impact shutters.
Understanding Design Pressure
Design pressure is quantified as the amount of force, per unit area, that a product can withstand without failure. This measurement is crucial for coastal areas like Emerald Isle, where homes are regularly subjected to the forces of nature. By selecting shutters with the appropriate design pressure ratings, homeowners can significantly reduce the risk of damage during severe weather events.
Factors such as the location of your home, its structural design, and the direction of prevailing winds all play a role in determining the necessary design pressure rating for your shutters. It’s not just about choosing the strongest shutters available; it’s about choosing shutters that are tailored to the specific needs of your home.
Positive vs. Negative Design Pressure
When discussing design pressure, it’s important to distinguish between positive and negative pressures. Positive design pressure occurs when wind pushes against a structure, such as when a storm front hits the exterior of a home. Negative design pressure, on the other hand, happens when wind is pulled away from a structure, creating a suction effect that can pull shutters and windows outward.
Impact shutters designed to handle both types of pressures are essential for comprehensive protection. This dual capability ensures that your home is safeguarded against the dynamic forces at play during a hurricane or severe storm.
Choosing the Right Impact Shutters for Your Home
Selecting the appropriate impact shutters for your Emerald Isle home involves more than just understanding design pressure. It requires a comprehensive approach that considers various factors to ensure your home is adequately protected.
Assessment of Your Home’s Needs
The first step in choosing the right impact shutters is conducting a thorough assessment of your home. This includes evaluating the size and shape of windows and doors, the home’s orientation relative to typical storm paths, and any unique architectural features that may influence shutter requirements.
Professional assessments can provide valuable insights into the specific types of shutters that would offer the best protection for your home. These assessments take into account the local building codes and standards for hurricane protection in Emerald Isle, ensuring that your shutters are not only effective but also compliant.
Material and Construction Quality
The materials used in the construction of impact shutters play a significant role in their effectiveness. High-quality materials such as aluminum, steel, or reinforced polycarbonate are known for their durability and resistance to impact. Additionally, the construction quality of the shutters, including the fastening systems and the integrity of the frame, is critical in ensuring they perform as intended during a storm.
When evaluating shutters, look for products that have undergone rigorous testing and have certifications from recognized standards organizations. These certifications are an indication of the shutters’ ability to withstand high winds and debris impacts, providing you with peace of mind during hurricane season.
One size does not fit all when it comes to impact shutters. The unique architectural features of your Emerald Isle home may require customized solutions to ensure optimal protection. Many reputable shutter manufacturers offer custom sizing and design options to accommodate special requirements.
Customization also extends to the aesthetic aspects of the shutters. Homeowners do not have to sacrifice style for safety. Modern impact shutters come in a variety of styles and colors that can complement the exterior design of your home, enhancing its curb appeal while providing the necessary protection.
Installing impact shutters is a crucial step in fortifying your home against the elements. Proper installation not only ensures the effectiveness of the shutters but also contributes to the overall structural integrity of your property. When considering installation, factors such as the expertise of the installers, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, and the use of quality mounting hardware should all be taken into account.
Professional installation services can provide peace of mind knowing that your impact shutters are securely in place and ready to withstand the forces of nature. Additionally, proper installation can also impact the longevity of your shutters, ensuring they continue to protect your home for years to come.
Maintenance Tips for Longevity
Ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of your impact shutters requires regular maintenance and care. By following these maintenance tips, you can extend the lifespan of your shutters and keep them in optimal condition to protect your home.
Inspect for Damage
Regularly inspect your impact shutters for any signs of damage, such as dents, cracks, or misalignment. Addressing these issues promptly can prevent further damage and ensure that your shutters are ready to perform when needed. Look for any loose or missing fasteners and tighten or replace them as necessary.
Additionally, check the operation of the shutters to ensure they open and close smoothly. Lubricate hinges and tracks as recommended by the manufacturer to prevent sticking or jamming during operation.
Clean and Maintain
Keep your impact shutters clean by regularly washing them with mild soap and water. This helps remove dirt, salt residue, and other debris that can accumulate on the surface. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could damage the finish of the shutters.
Inspect the seals and weather-stripping around the edges of the shutters for any signs of wear or deterioration. Replace any damaged seals to maintain the integrity of the shutters and prevent water infiltration during storms.
Consider scheduling a professional inspection of your impact shutters at least once a year. A trained technician can assess the condition of the shutters, identify any potential issues, and recommend repairs or maintenance tasks to keep them in top condition.
Professional inspections can provide valuable peace of mind knowing that your shutters are well-maintained and prepared to protect your home during severe weather events.
Enhancing Home Resilience with Impact Shutters
Investing in quality impact shutters is a proactive step towards enhancing the resilience of your home in Emerald Isle. By understanding the importance of design pressure, selecting the right shutters, and prioritizing installation and maintenance, homeowners can significantly reduce the risk of damage during hurricanes and severe storms.
Impact shutters not only protect your property but also provide peace of mind, knowing that your home is fortified against the unpredictable forces of nature. With the right impact shutters in place, you can weather any storm with confidence, safeguarding your loved ones and your investment in coastal living.

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By Hannah Devlin
On Wednesday Aug. 10, recent Schreiber High School alumna, Casey Fanous, hosted “Port Sings: One Special Night of Songs!” at the Port Washington Public Library. The event featured six Port Washington residents’ talent and served as a fundraiser for the local organization HEARTS PW.
HEARTS PW (Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington) is a grassroots not-for-profit organization that helps provide Port Washington residents with meaningful arts experiences. The volunteer-run organization aims to enhance arts programs and provide residents of all ages with the tools and resources necessary to explore the arts.
HEARTS PW helps provide these tools by funding programs and distributing grants within the Port Washington community. Although the organization contributes to a variety of programs for all ages, there is a heavy focus on Port Washington students in the public school district. Since 2011, the organization has provided 180 grants within the district.
However, the organization’s outreach extends beyond funding and grants. For example, HEARTS PW hosts its annual arts and musical festival, PortFest.
Eric Gewirtz, the president of the organization, said that: “What I love about something like PortFest is that it allows [HEARTS PW] to create an opportunity for others to experience arts in the community and to showcase the types of programs we’re able to support.”
This fundraiser allows Port Washington residents of all ages to explore the arts in a new way. With the enrichment provided by HEARTS PW, students have been exposed to new ideas, enhancing their learning experience.
Considering this unwavering support, recent Schreiber High School alumni were inspired to give back to the organization. In doing so, they organized “Port Sings.” This cabaret fundraiser was the first of its kind. Rather than HEARTS PW organizing the event–as they do with their annual PortFest and Red Party fundraisers–the non-profit was approached by the event organizer, Casey Fanous.
The cabaret featured six recently graduated Port Washington students who have gone on to pursue music professionally: Casey Fanous, Eden Franco, Margaret Harper, Michael Kamerer, Ian Miller and Sarabeth Schiff.
“[HEARTS PW has] not been asked before by someone who has benefited from a HEARTS grant program to come back and do something to help us as an organization,” said Gewirtz, “and it is just so meaningful to us.”
With the support that HEARTS PW has given the school district, the Port Sings cabaret aimed to highlight some of the talented students that have received HEARTS PW’s support.
“Due to their active involvement in the arts community here in Port Washington, HEARTS has been a part of my life since elementary school,” said Fanous. “I feel very lucky to have grown up in a town that cherished the performing arts as greatly as they do, and I know HEARTS has much to do with cultivating that environment.”
Eden Franco, one of the performers at Port Sings, expanded on this idea:
“I owe much of my current success as an artist to the many concerts, musicals, art shows, performances, and classes I was exposed to as a student. I want to continue supporting the organization that supported me.”
Andy Blacker, an advocate for music in Port Washington, sponsored the event. After the launch of his first project – an app called “Bandsintown” that allows users to find concerts and live music nearby – Blacker wanted to further contribute to the arts in town.
“In today’s crazy world I know two things that can change our future for good: music and young people.” said Blacker. “[Port Sings] was the culmination of both, and we are so proud of this event and are happy to announce our commitment to do it again.”
The proceeds of the event will go directly to HEARTS PW, contributing to a scholarship awarded to students pursuing music professionally.
“In high school, I always told myself I wanted to give back in some way to this organization,” said Fanous, “and I thought what better way to do that than to showcase some Port talent who have all benefited from HEARTS’ support and dedication to the community.”
For anyone interested in donating or learning more about the organization, more information can be found at heartspw.org.

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We counted down the top five most exciting kicks of 2016. Check out the links for more info on the athlete and full video of their epic race!
4. Caitlin Collier vs. Nevada Mareno at Raleigh Relays For adidas Dream Mile Qualifier
3. Sophomore Josh Hoey Wins Penn Relays Mile
2. Reed Brown Wins Foot Locker Nationals
1. Drew Hunter vs. Jack Salisbury at Penn Relays Championship of America DMR


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The 120 Gray Purple Modern Living Shag Rug is soft to the touch with a spike like pattern. The colors on this rug are a variation of grays with purple. With each spike being filled by either dark gray, light gray, or purple. Each spike is a different size in which makes the pattern more eccentric. It is the perfect combination for those who want something a little bit different in style but simple at the same time. With it being 1 ½ inches thick and in many sizes.


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The Rad-D is a fixed-position radiation detector that is used to monitor doorways, driveways, or loading docks. It can inspect packages or luggage on conveyor belts; and it can be integrated with an X-ray machine or a metal detector to increase the kinds of dangers detected. The Rad-D can also be easily connected to an existing security system - to add radiation to the other types of alarms. The Rad-D is small. It can be attached to walls, light poles, convey-or belts, or X-ray machines. And because it is small, it doesnt affect the how of vehicles or pedestrians under inspection.
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JAN 8 -- Atlanta, GA - GILBERTO PEREZ-BANUCHI, 42, of Atlanta, Georgia, today pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Richard Story to a charge of making false statements to a federal agency, relating to a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation.
United States Attorney David E. Nahmias said, “When informants give false information to federal agents, it can put at risk not only the integrity of the investigation, but also the safety of law enforcement officers and others in the community. Our investigative agencies work hard to make sure the facts are the facts. If someone lies to them, he may face serious federal charges.”
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It’s a tune you can jump around to; hearing this live or at a festival must be brilliant and exciting. Hard hitting electric guitar sounds and Damon screaming at the top of his lungs couldn’t be better. This was post Country House so this was Blur experimenting with much more alternative lo-fi music. I do love this genre and Blur do it brilliantly. Energetic, fast paced and exciting to listen to, these are great songs to watch live and put you in an active mood.
The lyrics give us an insight into the bands world and illustrates the stress that comes with being a puppet of the music industry. The following lines show how the band coped with the pressure of the music industry:
Under the pressure
Gone middle of the road
Fall into fashion
Fall out again
We stick together
Cause it never ends
They are under pressure, falling into fashion and falling out again. There would clearly be a lot of stress for Blur during this time. As of 1997 Blur was falling out of the Britpop limelight as they searched for a different music vibe. Oasis at the time was becoming vastly popular in the world but rather than claim fame Blur went for a lo-fi American feel in 1997. Showing that Blur was much more interested in experimenting with music, rather than keeping to the same ‘Country House’ sound that made them so popular. They are under pressure to go “middle of the road” i.e. play safe and make music people will buy. However the lyrics show that they don’t care about falling out of fashion, they stick together despite the pressure from the music industry wanting them to become sell outs.
Another few lines show how the music industry tried to manipulate the band:
Here comes a low
I’m a boy and you’re a girl
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Here comes everything
We’re like monkeys out in the space
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This song is much more than a catchy tune but it is also a reflection on the music industry. It’s the struggles artists have with popularity vs artistic pursuit. Be a sell out and feel bad but have the fame that comes with it. Or follow your artistic desire but don’t achieve fame at all. 1997 was the start of Blur turning their back on the fame and music industry choosing to experiment in other genres of music. It’s very likely that if Damon had chosen fame instead of artistic desire that he wouldn’t have founded Gorillaz; a band that is built on experimenting with music genres.
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Dundas Partners LLP boosted its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics Co. (NASDAQ:IPGP) by 12.4% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 46,857 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 5,151 shares during the period. IPG Photonics comprises about 1.7% of Dundas Partners LLP’s portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. Dundas Partners LLP’s holdings in IPG Photonics were worth $7,227,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of IPGP. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale increased its position in IPG Photonics by 1,205.5% during the second quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 253,394 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $38,166,000 after buying an additional 233,984 shares during the last quarter. FMR LLC lifted its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 342.7% in the first quarter. FMR LLC now owns 235,257 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $35,708,000 after buying an additional 182,112 shares during the period. First Eagle Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 7.3% in the first quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 1,627,820 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $247,071,000 after buying an additional 110,989 shares during the period. Carillon Tower Advisers Inc. lifted its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 15.6% in the first quarter. Carillon Tower Advisers Inc. now owns 712,934 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $108,209,000 after buying an additional 96,046 shares during the period. Finally, Jackson Square Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 12.6% in the first quarter. Jackson Square Partners LLC now owns 518,014 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $78,624,000 after buying an additional 57,957 shares during the period. 64.57% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
IPGP has been the subject of several research reports. Benchmark cut shares of IPG Photonics from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 1st. They noted that the move was a valuation call. BidaskClub cut shares of IPG Photonics from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 6th. Cascend Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 target price (up previously from $180.00) on shares of IPG Photonics in a research note on Wednesday, May 1st. Raymond James reduced their target price on shares of IPG Photonics from $204.00 to $190.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 31st. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of IPG Photonics from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, May 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, six have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. IPG Photonics currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $171.67.
IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 30th. The semiconductor company reported $1.34 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by ($0.07). The business had revenue of $363.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $352.31 million. IPG Photonics had a return on equity of 13.68% and a net margin of 22.23%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.21 EPS. On average, analysts expect that IPG Photonics Co. will post 4.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
In other IPG Photonics news, SVP Trevor Ness sold 166 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total transaction of $27,390.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 20,753 shares in the company, valued at $3,424,245. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CAO Thomas J. Burgomaster sold 621 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.75, for a total transaction of $90,510.75. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now owns 7,577 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,104,347.75. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 13,049 shares of company stock valued at $1,957,905. Corporate insiders own 33.90% of the company’s stock.
IPG Photonics Company Profile
IPG Photonics Corporation develops and manufactures a range of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers used in various applications primarily in materials processing worldwide. The company's laser products include low, medium, and high power lasers; fiber pigtailed packaged diodes and fiber coupled direct diode laser systems; high-energy pulsed lasers, multi-wavelength and tunable lasers, and single-polarization and single-frequency lasers; laser diode chips and packaged laser diodes; and high power optical fiber delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, chillers, scanners, and other accessories.
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NOX2-generated oxidative stress is associated with severity of ultrasound liver steatosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
1 Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
2 Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
3 I Clinica Medica – Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
BMC Gastroenterology 2014, 14:81 doi:10.1186/1471-230X-14-81Published: 23 April 2014
Chronic oxidative stress is one of the key mechanisms responsible for disease progression in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. However, so far, few studies reported increased circulating levels of oxidative stress markers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver and no study has been performed with newer markers of systemic oxidative stress. The aim was to assess the relationship between urinary 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α and serum soluble NOX2-derived peptide and the severity of liver steatosis in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver.
The study was performed in 264 consecutive patients referred for suspected metabolic disease. Steatosis was defined according to Hamaguchi ultrasonographic criteria. Oxidative stress was assessed by urinary 8-iso- prostaglandin F2α and serum soluble NOX2-derived peptide levels.
Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver had higher (p < 0.001) mean values of urinary 8-iso-PGF2α and of serum soluble NOX2-derived peptide, alanine aminotransferase, Cytokeratin-18 and homeostasis model of insulin resistance and lower values of serum adiponectin as compared to those without. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and of its clinical features was significantly higher in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver. Same findings were also observed after the exclusion of obese subjects, or subjects with diabetes or with metabolic syndrome and in those not taking statin medication. In addition, the levels of urinary 8-iso-PGF2α were independent predictors of non-alcoholic fatty liver and a strong association of urinary 8-iso-PGF2α and of serum soluble NOX2-derived peptide with the severity of steatosis at ultrasound was also observed.
We demonstrated increased markers of oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver. Urinary 8-iso-PGF2α and serum soluble NOX2-derived peptide levels were independent from obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome and increased with the severity of liver steatosis at ultrasound.

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An approach that TIEs together actionable research and management
Morelli, T.L., Brown-Lima, C.J., Allen, J.M., Beaury, E.M., Fusco, E.J., Barker-Plotkin, A., Laginhas, B.B., Quirion, B.R., Griffin, B., McLaughlin, B. and Munro, L., 2021. Translational invasion ecology: Bridging research and practice to address one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. Biological Invasions, 23(11), pp.3323-3335. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-021-02584-7
Summary written by Justin Dalaba, edited by Carrie Brown-Lima
It’s time to TIE it all together. In our last research summary of 2021, we’re sharing original work published this year by the Northeast RISCC leadership team. Drawing from past practice, Morelli et al. describe the framework of Translational Invasion Ecology (TIE), which is an approach to addressing the knowing-doing gap between invasive species research, management, and policy. This collaborative process allows each group to contribute their perspective, expertise, and effort throughout the research process to generate new information and solutions to improve invasive species management. The process can be applied to current institutional frameworks, and the authors present examples of where it has already been successfully implemented. The five actionable steps and ideas for implementing TIE within your organization are summarized below.
These steps do not always occur in order, and the starting point to the TIE approach will depend on the context of the problem.
- Define the problem & identify stakeholders – This could start with a knowledge gap that becomes a shared issue through TIE, or with the engagement of different stakeholders to identify shared goals and problems
- Collaborative discussion through boundary spanning – The TIE process hinges on researchers, stakeholders, and decision makers working together to determine needs and desired outcomes. Facilitation by a third-party individual or organization whose mission is to coordinate across boundaries and link to external networks or sources of information (i.e. boundary spanners) can be critical to addressing collaboration barriers.
- Research and practice – Folding in expertise and perspectives from research and practice with regular updates and opportunities for feedback will ensure specific management needs are met and are accessible for implementation.
- Outcomes/outputs – In addition to increased knowledge and ability to manage invasive species, TIE can result in other impactful outcomes, such as peer-reviewed publications, best management practices, tools for monitoring and measuring invasion, access to funding, etc.
- Evaluate and improve – A critical final step is to reflect on successes and failures to improve practices and revisit the TIE process as needed.
Ideas for incorporating TIE within your organization:
- Establish boundary-spanning positions within your organization, or work with an existing boundary-spanning organization to build relationships across disciplines
- Expand your network by prioritizing regular involvement at academic and management-focused conferences and meetings
- Share concrete examples of the TIE process to empower and encourage others
- Measure and report outcomes of TIE, such as indicators of success, impact metrics, and improved management outcomes
This summary has been adapted from the Northeast RISCC management network.
Read more of our research summaries:
Torres et al. investigate what happens when you remove invasive plant species, and how timing of removal activities impacts plant communities.
Fusco et al. (2023) summarize what spatial invasive plant data is available in the United States and how it can be used.
Bradley et al. (2023) lay out ideas for better integration of invasive species and climate change policies and practices
New research questions our assumptions about invasive plants as the primary drivers of ecological degradation. Restoration success may be limited by interactions of different stressors.
In addition to documenting a departure from predictions in host-specificity testing, Simmons and Blossey present new evidence on the potential impacts and safety of water chestnut biological control.
This article reflects on how we can reframe our thinking and work to support equitable, inclusive, and just conservation science and practice.
This article explores a case study of biotic resistance, where over time native species may limit the invasion of other species. A native herbivore learns to consume an invasive alga in less than a decade.
How complete are current eDNA reference libraries for the Laurentian Great Lakes region? Can we confidently integrate invasive species detection with biodiversity sampling?
Invasive species vocalizations may be a significant avenue for competition among species. This thought-provoking article gives a glimpse into the potential effects of invasive species disrupting a soundscape.
Shifting temperature regimes can influence the suitability and spread of invasive insects, including spongy moth. How can secondary host plant connectivity support its expansion across the U.S.?
Can invasive worms serve as food for native species? How do they alter leaf litter microhabitat? New research offers insight into the potential effects and trophic interactions of jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) and native reptiles and amphibians.


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Kimberley Matthews from New Regent's College, a vocational college and Pupil Referral Unit in Hackney, was the lucky winner of our 'recommend a friend' prize draw from our 2016 Schools Conference.
For her prize, we arranged tickets for her and her students to see Alice's Adventures Underground. Read a summary, written by two New Regent's College students, below.
On Thursday 20th April we attended Alice’s Adventures Underground at The Vaults courtesy of A New Direction. We had a fantastic time from the very moment we arrived at the venue, it was unlike any theatre we had been to before! There were no flashing lights and big signs but a simple black gate and the sound of the trains going over our heads. As soon as we stepped into the venue the show seemed to begin, even the bar seemed like a stage set, with people in costume on high wires and walking around interacting with us.
Once we went inside we were even more amazed, from the very first room - full of thousands of props, optical illusions, projections and effects - we were fully absorbed into Wonderland! For some of us, it was strange to have the characters talk to us and expect us to interact with them and eat the food, drink the drinks and make decisions. However, we quickly got into this and enjoyed it a great deal. We found it really funny when the rabbit picked out our teacher because she had a bright top on and he said she would fit in because she looked like a Wonderland rebel!
Just when we had got used to the style of theatre and were enjoying the interactions, projections, puppets and much more there was another surprise… we were sorted into houses and were separated. This meant that we all saw different parts of the show and all had different experiences. Some of us were clubs and spades - we were part of the resistance and wanted to take down the Queen of hearts - but some of us were diamonds and wanted to catch the black cards and support the Queen. We came together again in the final courtroom scene and the big reveal was really interesting. We all had slightly different parts to play in the last scene and we learnt a bit about the experiences we had all had separately.
Once the show had finished it was really interesting to spend the journey home and the following day talking about what we had all experienced and how different and similar our experiences have been. None of us had been to a show like this before and we think that it was much more fun that seeing plays at a theatre where we just sit and watch! We would like to thank A New Direction for giving us this opportunity and we hope to see something like this again in the future.
Here are some quotes from different people who went to see the show:
I thought the whole thing was very cleverly done, especially how all of our stories worked together at the end
I loved the optical illusions, the set and the projections. It was so immersive! It was one of the most polished forms of promenade Theatre I have seen, I generally forgot I was at the Theatre at points and thought I was in Wonderland
The puppets were fab, the massive bird (Jabberwocky) at the end was the most impressive but also the smoking caterpillar was funny and the weird cat that’s mask split in two was also great.
It was weird at first having actors talking to me, I did not know what to say and I felt uncomfortable however I got used to it and liked that I got to choose what to do and almost be an actor myself
I bet it cost loads and loads to make, it was mind blowing, I felt like I was in another universe!
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Richards is reportedly, building her not only the richest on , but the franchise. On the other hand, despite the fact that Hilton will not be holding a diamond this period, she now gets the wealthiest at . Her internet really worth is put together with her partner Rick Hilton, who is the chairman and founder of Hilton and Hyland true estate, moreover the heir to the Hilton Lodge empire.
Kyle Richards and Kathy Hilton’s web value are tied to their husbands
Some Housewives in the franchise record their net well worth individually, whereas Hilton and Richards’ finances are lumped in with their husbands. Richards’ partner Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based actual estate firm The Agency.
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Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards have been youngster actors
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Kyle Richards seemed ahead to having her sister sign up for ‘RHOBH’
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The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi today unveiled a sensational new premium indoor/outdoor dining destination called ‘The Hub’.
The Hub is set to become the place to be, offering both residents and tourists alike a hip and trendy dining and nightlife experience, whatever the occasion or celebration.
James Waugh, general manager of World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, said: “We understand that dining is much more than just a meal and our new concept of The Hub will offer an unbeatable choice of unique tastes and ambiences that cannot be found anywhere else in the capital. We are extremely delighted to offer local residents the true definition of a great dining experience through this new destination.”
Conveniently located on levels 4, 5 and 6 of The Mall, The Hub features an array of new licensed -restaurants, including Bu!, Tamba and BYB to open soon, plus the already open Original Fusion and Jazz@PizzaExpress. These restaurants bring together an unbeatable formula of compelling flavours, a complete range of food and beverage options, world class mixologists and some of the top disc spinners on the UAE’s nightlife scene.
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi recently announced exciting plans to diversify its current portfolio with a number of new fashion and dining outlets, a supermarket, health services and children’s entertainment destination.
Waugh added, “We are steering our mall development by listening to our visitors’ demands, following an extensive market research study. The launch of The Hub is just the beginning”.
Restaurants at The Hub
Jazz Pizza Express – Level 5: Having launched in November 2015, Jazz @ Pizza Express at The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, is already a buzzing venue with an established base of loyal fans. Fantastic, live music has always been a big deal for Pizza Express and this Abu Dhabi outpost is no exception.
Bu- Level 4: BU!, is a brand new hotly anticipated Latin American-inspired venue at The Hub, offering flamboyant feasts, heel-clicking rhythms and flowing Latino beverages. Bu! Trinity at The Hub offers a sharing-style menu featuring the heady flavours of Latin America: from Peru and Argentina to Mexico, Brazil and beyond. Bu! will be serving up succulent cuts of meat and fresh seafood prepared to perfection using traditional grills and smoking ovens. Meat lovers and Mexican fans will be tantalised by this epicurean adventure celebrating authentic South American cuisine.
Original Fusion – Level 6: The subtle taste of European dishes with a Middle-Eastern twist can be found at Original Fusion, a sophisticated new eatery at The Hub bringing inspiration from the latest trends in London and New York and combining them with the authentic Eastern culture. The restaurant is dedicated to offering a new concept that bridges the taste of expats and new gourmet Emiratis. It provides a reinvented cultural link between heritage and modern cuisine, driving culinary passion through unforgettable flavours and authentic Middle-Eastern hospitality.
Tamba – Level 6: Tamba, a groundbreaking new Indian inspired restaurant, located within The Hub, disrupts the status quo with a stylish and innovative attitude. Collaborating with globally renowned design, food and beverage experts, this impressive international concept will provide elegance, energy and a sense of the unexpected.
Tamba offers uniquely designed sharing dishes with a creative edge. The chefs are highly experienced, creative and truly international, showcasing innovative cooking techniques.
An eclectic grazing menu reflects a commitment to quality ingredients and showcases an impressive variety of ingeniously executed dishes. Passion and culinary creativity are evident throughout, with some highlight dishes including; soft shell crab pakora; khichdi of mushroom and truffle with raspberry pickle; sweet and sour pumpkin and spinach paratha; and masala rub wagyu with chili chutney. - TradeArabia News Service
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Not many people will truly understand the horrific nightmare that exists daily for those of us who suffer anxiety attacks. We try to explain to them why it scares us, how our pulse races, and we can’t quite get enough air into our lungs, how we feel oppressed by an unseen weight on our chests, and why we can’t cope with this.
Thanks to many Panic Away reviews, it has become clear that not only are we not alone, but that there are those of us no longer suffering from this affliction. What we fear during panic attacks are the constructs of our own minds, and nobody knows our minds better than we do. We create disastrous results, what if’s and drown ourselves in a misery of our own making and yet we can’t seem to break the chain of events that leads us to a full blown attack.
Sufferers with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) have lost friendships, relationships and sometimes even their jobs trying to handle something that only they can feel. Even an attempt to explain to someone else what it feels like falls short, because nobody else could possibly understand what it is like to live a day in your shoes, they are not the sum of your own life’s experiences, and have not witnessed all the challenges you have had to face and overcome. Nobody is qualified to give any advice on the matter, because of this simple irrefutable fact.
That leaves only you to take care of something that is completely debilitating and makes you feel entirely helpless. Only you know yourself well enough to control the causes of anxiety as they apply to you personally. Identify what your trigger is, and do find people you can talk to about it, whether through a journal, or a support group, even going to a therapist. Listening is what they do, and getting it heard, and out of yourself is a big step to healing. A support group can give feedback, and make it feel less lonely knowing that others are also going through this. That’s where the extent of the real outside help can come in. Believing that a pill, or a mantra will be your happily ever after cure for this is just giving yourself a crutch that cannot hope to last as life continues to batter away at your core.
Some people prefer taking the easy way out of their anxiety and taking a pill a few times a day, or when they feel that an attack is forthcoming, but the man made compounds in any pills can come with sometimes harmful side effects. Learning yoga can be helpful for a few reasons. First, it’s a form of exercise, and by the release of endorphins from our body, we can expect to feel good from having done it. Second, it teaches meditation and focuses on how our body feels down to our last bone, and in order to tackle anxiety, we must first be able to recognize it within ourselves. Continue reading

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SIR Alex Ferguson reckons the return of Scotland v England would give Britain a boost.
The fixture was last contested as an annual event in 1989 but the arch-rivals have since met at Euro 96 and in a Euro 2000 qualification play-off.
SFA chief executive Gordon Smith is to have further talks with the English FA next year.
And Manchester United boss Ferguson said: "It would be great to bring it back. There's something special about this fixture and I'm sure it would bring the best out in the players.
"There are promising young lads in the Scotland team who would benefit and there would be such a determination to win.
"It couldn't be looked on as a friendly. It would be great for the players to sample the atmosphere.
"I know I'm not alone in thinking this way. Many would love to see it on the calendar again.
"For example, Sir Bobby Charlton often talks to me about it and he'd love to see the Scotland v England game brought back."


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TORRINGTON -- A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday evening after his clothes caught fire as he poured gasoline on a fire pit in the backyard of a Palmer Bridge Street home, police said.
The boy, whom police did not identify, was in stable condition at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with burns on his extremities, ribs and chest.
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A former minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has compared Nigeria’s current economic situation to that of 1982 during the regime of ex-president, Shehu Shagari.
Speaking in Lagos, the former minister stressed that the situation surrounding the economic, social and political sectors is precarious, admitting, however, that managing such situations would be really difficult for the government.
“We have found ourselves in a situation where every sector is in a precarious situation,” Ezekwesili was quoted by Vanguard to have said.
“We are operating on uncertainty and it is very difficult. Our economy has taken a nosedive, and I ask how it is possible for Nigeria to find itself in this embarrassing situation.
“Nigerians must study history because people who do not study history risk repeating all the mistakes made in the past.”
Former Central Bank Governor and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, had also said that the country was heading for recession with the way the country’s economy is going.

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Sports Top 10: The fourth match of the 5-match T20 series between India and Australia was played in Raipur. In this game, Team India won by 20 runs and took an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the series. At the same time, Team India also set a world record. It has become the team that has won the most number of international T20 matches.
The Indian team secured an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series by winning by 20 runs in the fourth T20 match against Australia at the Raipur ground. In this match, the Indian team, batting first, scored 174 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Thereafter, the Australian team chasing the target could only reach the score of 154 by losing 7 wickets in 20 overs and suffered a defeat by 20 runs.
When the Indian team defeated the Australian team in the fourth T20 match, they set the record of winning the most international T20 matches. India has now won 136 T20 International matches, overtaking Pakistan. The Pakistan team has won 135 T20I matches. New Zealand are ranked third with 102 wins in T20I matches. The teams from South Africa and Australia are in fourth place with 95-95 wins.
Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs for India in a bilateral T20I series. But if Ruturaj Gaikwad scores 19 runs in the 5th T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, he will become the top run-scorer for India in a bilateral T20I series. Virat Kohli had scored 231 runs in the 5-match T20 series against England in 2021. At the same time, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 213 runs in the first four matches of the T20 series against Australia.
The record of scoring the most runs for India in a bilateral T20 series against Australia has now been registered in the name of Ruturaj Gaikwad. Previously, this record belonged to the name of Virat Kohli, who had scored 199 runs. At the same time, Gaikwad scored 213 runs in four innings at an average of 71 in this series.
Team India’s South Africa tour begins on December 10. At the same time, a 2-match test series between the two teams is scheduled to be played from December 26th. But fast bowler Mohammed Shami has an ankle problem that needs treatment. It is learned that Shami is also consulting a sports orthopedist in Mumbai to treat his ankle problem. He will also go to the NCA for rehabilitation.
This time the IPL players auction will be organized in Dubai. According to the report, a total of 1166 players have registered for the player auction for IPL 2024. This time, 830 Indian players have put their names forward for the auction while 336 foreign players are also involved. Of these, 212 players have played international cricket while 45 players are also from associated countries.
Out of the total 1166 players, 25 players have kept their base price for the auction for IPL 2024 at Rs 2 crore. The base price of Rs 2 crore only includes four Indians. These include Umesh Yadav, Kedar Jadhav, Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel. At the same time, it includes seven players from the winning team of the 2024 World Cup.
The Pakistan cricket team led by its new Test captain Shan Masood arrived there on December 1 to play a three-match Test series against Australia. When the Pakistani team left the airport after arriving in Australia, no official from the Pakistani embassy had arrived to receive them and no official from Australia was present. The Pakistan team players then had to load their luggage into the truck themselves.
The 2024 T20 World Cup is scheduled to be organized on the soil of America and West Indies. This time 20 teams will play in the T20 World Cup. Dominica is one of the seven Caribbean countries selected to host the T20 World Cup. But now Dominica is refusing to host a game during the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Government of Dominica made this decision as construction work at the site had not been completed before the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
After the final match of the 2023 ODI World Cup, a photo of Australian player Mitchell Marsh went viral on social media. In this photo he was sitting with his feet on the World Cup trophy. His first statement on this incident has been published. Mitchell Marsh believes he committed no disrespect by entering the World Cup trophy. But when Mitchell Marsh was asked during the conversation if he would do the act again, he honestly answered, probably yes.

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