Making the next big boy band: what if the kids of nsync, one direction & more formed a group really don't know much about justin timberlake's little guy or even what he looks like at almost 2 years old, but having a triple threat (not to mention arguably the most famous boy band member of all time). The core of the backstreet boys was comprised of cousins kevin richardson and brian littrell, both of whom hailed from lexington, kentucky the two began singing in local church choirs and festivals while they were children, performing doo wop and r&b songs in the style of boyz ii men two of the group's other. These backstreet boys and n sync love songs are totally romantic, so i suggest they should be played at every wedding i'm no boy-band fanatic, but i appreciate a good pop song regardless of its high- or low-brow status, and the fact is that nineties/aughts boy bands gave us also, look at this video. Find similar artists to backstreet boys and discover new music scrobble songs to get for nsync nsync was an american pop boy band that is widely regarded as one of the most successful pop acts of the late '90s and early 2000s, selling irish boy band their most famous line-up was composed of keith duffy.
Before there was taylor swift versus katy perry, pop music fans relished in the drama between nsync and the backstreet boys the times were simpler then, when two groups of men with frosted tips and coordinated outfits could battle out their frustrations, not in cryptic tweets or multimillion-dollar music. “appeal to wide range of fans” is included on a boy band's list of expected duties, and bsb ensured that their second single off 1997 us debut would do just that by calling out all the distinct characteristics or cultural classes they don't seem to care about, the boys are only opening themselves up to be. The backstreet boys (often abbreviated as bsb) are an american vocal group, formed in orlando, florida in 1993 the group consists of aj mclean, howie d, nick carter, kevin richardson and brian littrell the group rose to fame with their debut international album, backstreet boys (1996) in the following year they.
New kids on the blockthe backstreet boys have emerged as the teenybopper band of the moment “i've tried everything to meet them,” unlike the others, who were looking to get famous any way they could, 23-year-old brian had nursed dreams of singing professionally in fact, back in high school, he'd. Boy bands from blackstreet boys to nsync: we track down our favourite all- singing and dancing boys from the past nick lachey has emerged as the band's most famous member, mostly thanks to his marriage (and eventual break- up) with jessica simpson and their accompanying tv series, newlyweds:.
Kotecha, who came of age during the glory days of backstreet boys, has been at the forefront of the niche genre for the past decade (most notably, he helped turn one direction into a global musical force in 2009 after co-writing their debut smash “what makes you beautiful”) “not to generalize too much. Backstreet's back, alright okay, the backstreet boys never really left in fact, as of today, they've been together for 25 years, which is just insane and we need to commemorate the occasion asap on friday (apr 20), the famous boy band— which is made up of nick carter, howie dorough, brian littrell. Groups such as new kids on the block, westlife, boyzone, jls and others were not able to write their own songs or compose their own music ultimately the problem with pop boy bands like bsb etc has always been that they never really compose their own music they just the backstreet boys are still a-list famous.
Brian littrell, kevin richardson, nick carter, aj mclean, and howie dorough of backstreet boys today photograph: casey curry/invision/ap “what do you do when you're a full-grown man in a boy band” the backstreet boys' new film documentary show 'em what you're made of attempts to answer that. When new kids ended, lou pearlman asked if i'd come to florida and help him with this new music group i remember it came time for the backstreet boys to hit the stage, and they came running out and started with an a cappella love song and we looked into the audience and there were 2,000 guys. During the course of our time on this planet, we have been ~blessed~ with a special subset of pop music known as the boy band although the devotion of directioners sure makes it seem like 1d is the most successful boy band in history, the backstreet boys sure had some impressive numbers to prove their fan base. In 1999, the boy band sold nearly 95 million copies of their album “millennium,” making it the best-selling american album for the year the lead but wanting way more context, the huffington post pressed backstreet boy members nick carter, kevin richardson and aj mclean about the song during a.
Sure, music has its fair share of pop boy bands with groups like the beatles and jackson 5 in the past, in the '90s, there was a massive surplus almost overnight, boy bands were a hit sensation, and songs from the backstreet boys to nsync were playing on almost every radio station worldwide. Backstreet boys dance party, vox's resident boy band experts attempt to answer the age-old question: which boy band reigns supreme great song check great hair check defying gravity check the cherry on top the most known boy band dance moves of all time do the boys in bsb even dance.
The backstreet boys are the most famous band ever to come out of the land of mickey mouse after the temporary demise of new kids on they would catch their big break in 1992, when lou pearlman put an ad in the orlando sentinel looking for a music group mclean would be the first of the group to. As such, it's time to revisit a heated debate that was never fully resolved: which was the definitive boy band: backstreet boys let's take a look at the numbers additionally, the music video was iconic enough to be hilariously mocked by blink-182 in their award-winning “all the small things” video. Being in a boy band can be a pretty sweet gig, as the backstreet boys, who celebrated their 25th anniversary together on april 20, 2018, are well aware but what happens when a boy band member tries their hand at solo success here's a look at an array of boy bandsmen that tried to go it alone.
Both bsb and their fans have matured beyond the glory days of syrupy pop the group's latest album, 2013's “in a world like this,” continues a blend of contemporary pop rock and r&b inflected harmonies and the stage show proves the guys -- in their 30s and 40s -- still have it goin' on ahead of their. Backstreet boys' official music video for 'larger than life' click to listen to backstreet boys on spotify: can't you see, can't you see how your love's affecting our reality every time we're down you can make it right and that makes you larger than life looking at the crowd and i see. Will backstreet boys be inducted into the rock & roll hall of fame usually, when you look at the inner sleeve of a cd, it will usually list the names of the group members and what instruments they play i don't see this uh, the first world famous boy band is still new kids on the block (or is it new edition. Backstreet boys (comprising from left, nick carter, brian littrell, aj mclean, howie dorough and kevin richardson) charmed fans with familiar songs and dance routinesst photo: fans stood on their chairs to get a better look at the band busting out the famous zombie dance routine from everybody.


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My gf, puppy-dog and I will be taking a mega-road trip from Denver to Duck this August, with some awesome stops along the way. When we reach Duck, we'll be united with a slew of family chaos in a wonderful beachfront house. We are thinking that we'd like a day or 2 of "real" OBX serenity before entering the aforementioned chaos.
We've been doing the Duck trip for several years and have always been curious about the southern end of the island but able to get down there. Since we're gonna be on the road anyway, perhaps this is our time to do so.
I know that Portsmouth Island is the epitome of what we are in search of... a tent on the beach and very little interaction with other human beings. In doing some research, I can't decide if trying to get there and then getting to a suitable plot on which to stake a tent would be biting off more than we can chew. There are a handful of factors contributing to this hypopthesis, but I think my main concerns are:
1. we will be traveling in a Subaru Outback wagon. It is ALL WHEEL DRIVE as opposed to "real" 4 WHEEL DRIVE. We learned the hard way, in a rental vehicle (Jeep Cherokee), that AWD is not sufficient for driving on the beach up in Corova. Are the beaches down south similar or are they more hard-packed, by any chance, making my Subaru less likely to get stuck?
2. One of us does not get around so well... requiring crutches to walk, with limited distance and duration. If walking on the sand any sort of distance away from our vehicle is required to navigate to the camp site or whatever, this will probably be an issue.
So. Based on my two concerns above, do you agree or disagree that PI might be a little unrealistic for us? If you agree, any suggestions for other locations that might mimic the remoteness of PI along with the ability to set up camp right on the beach... or pretty darn close to it.

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Airbus SE and Boeing Co. landed aircraft deals with a headline value of more than $75 billion, demonstrating unrelenting appetite for their most popular planes from discount carriers looking to lock in deals to support growth for years to come.
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Airbus on Wednesday disclosed one of the biggest aircraft commitments on record with a 430-jet agreement with airlines linked to Indigo Partners LLC, a U.S. private-equity group with stakes in some of the fastest-growing low-cost carriers on three continents.
The proposed deal announced at the Dubai Airshow would more than triple the size of Denver-based Frontier Airlines and fuel the rapid expansion of carriers in Hungary, Mexico and Chile. It is a rare example of carriers clubbing together to secure better prices.
The jets carry a sticker price of almost $49.5 billion before the customary discounts that can reduce the true value by 50% or more, and helps Airbus narrow the gap with Boeing in new orders this year and adds to backlogs at the European manufacturer representing five years or more of production.
Boeing followed shortly after with a deal to sell budget carrier Flydubai as many as 225 of its 737 Max planes, including the newest and largest version, the Max 10. The deal encompasses 175 firm commitments and purchase rights for more, Boeing said, with a combined list price of $27 billion.
Airbus and Boeing are pushing production of single-aisle planes to satisfy demand, with executives at both manufacturers in recent months saying they could build more planes. Demand is there, they say, though there are concerns suppliers may struggle to keep pace with the torrid pace of production.
Boeing recently raised annual production of the 737 to 564 aircraft and plans to boost the rate by another 60 in each of the next two years. Airbus aims to increase annual output of its A320 planes to 690 in 2019--and has considered going as high as 725.
Even with higher production, new customers will have to wait. The four Indigo-linked carriers' deliveries stretch from 2021 to 2026, with Flydubai's running until 2029
Phoenix-based Indigo, which is led by industry veteran Bill Franke, is best known for helping launch Spirit Airlines before selling out to acquire Frontier, as well as Hungary's Wizz Air Holdings PLC and Mexico's Volaris Aviation Holding Co. It also backed JetSmart, a Chilean carrier that launched this year.
The preliminary agreement with Airbus covers 430 planes -- 273 A320neos and 157 of the larger A321neo model -- doubling potential orders placed for the four Indigo-linked airlines.
Frontier plans to take 134 jets, with Wizz receiving 146 planes pending shareholder backing. Volaris would receive 80, with 70 for JetSmart.
It is not unprecedented for airlines to order aircraft jointly. Emirates Airline and Qatar Airways cooperated as launch customers for the Boeing 777X at the 2013 Dubai Airshow. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways also combined an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners with one from now defunct Air Berlin, in which it held a minority stake.
Budget airlines tend to place massive plane orders at once to get bigger discounts from plane makers. The big commitments allow the manufacturers to lower costs by building planes more efficiently and extracting discounts from their own suppliers.
For Airbus, the deal is a bit of good news amid several headwinds. Regulators in the U.S. and Europe are scrutinizing sales by the European company for alleged wrongdoing. Airbus said it had alerted regulators to the possible ethical missteps by middlemen was cooperating with the investigations.
Emirates Airline, the world's largest by international traffic, on Sunday snubbed the plane maker on a roughly $15 billion A380 superjumbo order, refusing to finalize the deal unless Airbus promised to build the plane for at least another decade.
The European manufacturer has trailed Boeing in securing new orders this year, garnering more than 300 before Wednesday's announcement, compared with more than 600 for its U.S. rival. Airbus officials hope to finalize the deals by the end of the year.
The Dubai Airshow can be a hotbed for plane deals. Four years ago, Boeing snagged a $76 billion deal from Emirates Airline for the 777X. The carrier at the same event ordered 50 A380 superjumbos valued at around $22 billion at today's list price. A decade ago, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise drew attention with a 200-plane deal split equally between Airbus and Boeing for different plane models. DAE was forced to cancel the $27 billion in plane orders -- considered massive at the time -- when the jet-leasing firm ran into financial trouble.
However, analysts are cautious on whether some of the big customers will take all of their planned jets on schedule, particularly if an economic downturn slows traffic growth.
Gus Kelly, chief executive of aircraft lessor AerCap Holdings NV, said this week that placing aircraft orders often represents a career highlight for some airline CEOs. Speaking at an investor conference, Mr. Kelly said some of these orders had served only to benefit the shareholders of Airbus and Boeing.
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Dozens of academies must return nearly £15m by July because of a government funding blunder, say accountants for some of the affected schools.
Allan Hickie, a partner at UHY Hacker Young said
'"The increase in the number academies meant the government agency responsible for allocating the funding was swamped by work and this led to some of the errors.
"Some schools may not yet know they have a problem. It all depends whether their business manager has noticed they have been overpaid."
Mr Hickie added that schools with tight cash flow could be seriously affected by having to pay back the money which could amount to 10% of their budget.
He said his firm was acting for one primary school that had been overfunded by £190,000, a sum that could pay for five teachers.
This particular school only became an academy last summer.'
It's becoming increasingly clear that the arrangements for funding academies and monitoring their financial performance is woefully inadequate and can only get worse as academy numbers increase.


Recently, Mongla Port Authority has published a job circular with a large number of vacant posts under different job categories. This is a good news and opportunity for people looking for government jobs. The recruitment notice published on August 2021 at Mongla Port Authority’s official website. We also post it on our website for all interested people. We post new job circulars in our website. So you all can visit our website regularly for getting updates about all job circulars. Bookmark our website (NewResultBD.Com). If this article is helpful for you, kindly share it on your Facebook profile and also with your friends.
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The Tri-Valley Arts and Crafts fair is tomorrow from 9:00am-3:00pm at the high school. Please come on out and visit our booth! It is my first show, and I am excited about seeing which items are most popular!
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HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - A Guam pest eradication expert says nets proven effective at catching invasive rhinoceros beetles are expected to arrive on the island in March.
Rhino Beetle Eradication Program chief inspector Roland Quitugua told Guam mayors last week that preliminary data shows the nets work "very well." He says the nets also are cost-effective.
Pacific Daily News reports that the beetles first became widespread on Guam in 2007. The beetle damages and kills trees by burrowing into them.
Quitugua says the nets have holes that are large enough for beetles to get through, but not large enough for them to escape.
He says the nets can be placed on top of waste piles where the beetles tend to breed.
According to Quitugua, ultraviolet light is another way to trap the beetles.


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The jig is a composite goal dance, either 6/8 or 9/8, which became part of Irish folk culture in the eighteenth century. Jig is unique only to Reel in popularity with Irish dancers.
The jig was originally started in England in the 16th century before spreading to other parts of Britain, including Ireland and Scotland.
The term ‘Jig’ comes from the French word ‘Gigue’ and the Italian word ‘Giga’, both of which mean ‘to jump’.
There are four different types of Irish jigs: Slip (9/8), Light (6/8), Single (6/8) and Treble Jig (6/8).
The original English jig was performed for 2/4 time, but only gained international popularity when the dance was moved to a 6/8 and / or 9/8 feel by the Irish.
Fun facts h2> Irish jigs were often danced in a competitive way, where the winning dancer was the one who could dance the liveliest Jig for the longest time. With the recent success of dance groups such as Celtic Fire and Riverdance, the world has fallen in love with traditional Irish music and dance steps. While many of the modern troupes perform elaborate stage shows, Irish dance can trace its roots back to social dances such as Jig. While the Irish did not invent the jig, they have become synonymous with dance and its very energetic presentation.

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I've always loved the Eels and this tune in particular, it reminds me of my teenage years listening to Triple J in my bedroom and staying up late to watch clips on Rage in the 90's.
Novocaine For The Soul was the very first single released by Eels and I always remember it for the cool clip of E and the band floating around as they sang and played their instruments.
It's the ideal overcast rainy day tune and gets it's laid back cruisy feel from a Fats Domino sample. The song is perfect for someone with a medicated soul who's paint by numbers life is fucking with their head. So just sit back in your chair and nod along in time with the music while watching the rain run down your window. Don't forget your comfort blanket!
Life is hard, and so am I, you better give me something so I don't die.


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Company secures major deal to sell frozen Yorkshire water to Europe
Selling ice to Ekimos is seen as an impossible task, but how about selling frozen Yorkshire water to the Europeans?
A South Kirkby firm has managed to pull off a continental coup by securing a major deal to do just that.
The Ice Co, whose roots can be traced back to the 1860s and which opened its state-of-the-art new home on Langthwaite Road in 2007 employing more than 230 people, has landed contracts with two European supermarkets to supply ice cubes.
It raises questions about why foreign businesses thousands of miles would go to the trouble of importing a product that could be made anywhere.
Could it be a devoted Euro love-in for God’s own county and all that it offers, or is it just simple business sense?
Nick Brennand, sales director at The Ice Co, explained: “Being honest, we don’t push the Yorkshire provenance much in marketing our products – however we do find that European retailers like the approach we have as an honest Yorkshire company which has helped us build strong relationships with retailers and customers across the continent.
“Our most premium product – Super Cubes – is made from spring water from the Yorkshire Wolds.
“The core product we supply are Premium Ice Cubes, made from fine filtered purified water.
“It is called Blue Keld spring – Keld means spring in Nordic, the spring appears on historic maps and has been refreshing for centuries.
“Super Cubes are popular on the continent as they are extra large chunks of ice that are slow melting – they are particularly fashionable in Gin and Tonics which are extremely popular throughout Europe.
“Our latest deal with two major European supermarkets is a real coup for the business, and shows the changing habits of European consumers.
“Convenience bags of ice have been popular in the UK for a while, and we’re starting to see that trend move across Europe too.”
The Ice Co, which is the largest manufacturer of ice products in Europe, were able to land the deal after Government International Trade Advisors identified buyers and arranged meetings for the company.
The latest contract follows a major deal the company secured in 2016 to supply supermarkets in the Unite Arab Emirates in the Middle East - largely due to the ex-pat population preferring ice manufactured in the UK, along with its high quality.
And with Brexit looming, Mr Brennand says other firms should be seeking to make deals on the continent, with Yorkshire exports of food and drink hitting £1.2 billion to June 2018 - an increase of 7.9 per cent on the year before.
He said: “For businesses looking to export, it’s important to understand international consumers’ habit. There’s nothing stopping other local food and drink producers from exporting like us.”
Mark Robson, of the Yorkshire and the Humber at Department for International Trade (DIT), agreed: “The firm’s success demonstrates the vast potential and possibilities to export food and drink, and I hope their achievements inspire fellow Yorkshire firms to start their journey in selling overseas.”

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Susan Bacal is the Justice of the Peace for precinct 8 which is the only precinct entirely within the Tucson city limits. She has been in this position since 1998. She is a native of Tucson and the Bacal family has been here since the early 1930s.
She graduated with a B.A. from Pomona College and her J.D. from the U of A College of Law. She is also a competitive triathlete.
1998 - Present: Justice of the Peace Precinct 8
1995 - 1998: Special Magistrate with Tucson City Court
1990 - 1995: Private Practice Attorney

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On Thursday 15th February 2019 the band entered the Dover Studios of Ollie Seager to commence recording of what would become the Behind The Rain album and Listen To Me EP.
With Ollie manning the control desk the band worked Thursday, Friday and Saturday laying down the tracks for 19 songs. 14 of these songs would form the Behind The Rain album and the remaining 5 completed the Listen to Me EP.
With illness, a couple of sore throats and a large dose of nerves the band ploughed through the sessions with gusto.
The following days and weeks saw the band lay down further tracks and vocals plus Bryan Orwell and Steve Moreham attending the studio to lay down their parts. And on 21st March the Mardi-Gras came to town with the recording of the vocals for Dust Of The Alamo. And a splendid time was had by all.
Ollie Seager - Recording Engineer
The recordings would not be released until March 2020 and June 2021 as the pandemic swept all things in it's path.
Copies of both releases are available from the 'store' page of this website and Spotify, Amazon Music, iTunes and all the other usual suspects.


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KRASNODAR, March 17 (Itar-Tass) —— The governor of Russia’s southern Krasnodar Territory, Alexander Tkachyov, has said that he is prepared to do everything in his powers to bring Russia and Abkhazia closer together.
President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday appointed Tkachyov special presidential representative for Abkhazia.
“The president appointed me a special representative for Abkhazia. This implies great responsibility, of course,” he wrote down in his microblog. “As a citizen of Russia and honorary citizen of Abkhazia I shall be prepared to do my utmost to bring our countries closer together,” Tkachyov said.


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Legal Procedures - Start Up Structures
The catch here is that it needs the name of one person for the Registration. It costs nearly Rs. 3000 for the Service tax registration or Shop Act License, and typically takes a week to process. The good news here - it's the easiest and cheapest way around.
Mind, this model is difficult to scale. You'll have to convert into a private limited company when your company starts to grow. Also, because there's no limited liability, you cannot raise money for your new startup.
One Person Entity-
Not to be confused with sole ownership, this type of registration also needs one person for the registration. Costing over Rs.13,000, this typically takes a fortnight to process.
There are pros and cons here as well. This registration allows you legal status as single founder. The bad news is, you can't include a partner in the business.
Private Ltd -
The most common of them all, this registration needs 2 people. It could be you or else you can include your any family member on the paper. The charges are in and around Rs. 15,000, and best part is you can raise capital from banks or other investors. The only downside is that annual compliance is higher as compared to a simple firm or other legal entities.
Limited Liability Partnership-
This type of registration requires a minimum of 2 people. Costing well over Rs. 9,000, it means you are doing business with limited liability.
In case you don't have the money, and you still want to enjoy the features of being a private limited, this is the best idea.
Partnership Firm with/wo Registrar of Companies-
Another registration that requires a minimum of 2 people, this Rs. 3000 registration is targeted more towards testing your ideas and has less compliance.
The only bad news here is that you cannot file a case against any partner or third party in the business is you're registering as a partnership firm.
If you want to register with the Registrar of Companies, the price goes up to Rs. 8000. You rather have an LLP for that price, honestly. It'll give you more advantages and that too at the same cost and tax slabs.
Now go, start up.
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Swiss crane rental, moving and transport company Christen + Cie AG Biel has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 to arrive in the country.
Launched last year the four axle crane features a seven section 66 metre main boom, one of the longest on a four axle chassis. This is topped by a 10.8 to 19 metre bi-fold swingaway extension, which offsets by up to 40 degrees. A seven metre insert extends that to achieve the maximum tip height of more than 94 metres and a maximum radius of 64 metres. Features include the company’s VarioBallast and VarioBase systems.
The crane’s operator Matthias Kofmel, said: “My new, more powerful crane with VarioBase needs less space on sites where space is limited than my previous 100 tonner, which was not actually a Liebherr machine. The crane enables me to move to a different site in a very short time and I can get it ready for use again quickly thanks to its very short set-up times. I can complete a lift and be ready to head out onto the road in around 20 minutes.”
Christen is based in Biel and was founded in 1882 as a horse and carriage haulage business. It employs around 20 staff and runs three mobile cranes and a number of loader cranes. In addition to its crane business, it carries out industrial moves, heavy transport and logistics.


Acctivate supports a variety of Manufacturing options, including Build-to-Order and Build-for-Stock Manufacturing. Kits, Assortments, Custom and Process Assemblies are add-on modules.
Acctivate supports a variety of Manufacturing options, including both Build-to-Order and Build-for-Stock Manufacturing. A single Bill of Materials type must be selected for each manufactured product in Acctivate. The following Bill of Materials choices are available. Acctivate uses the term Assembly for build-for-stock and Kit for build-to-order.
Note: Kits, Assortments, Custom and Process Assemblies are add-on modules, Please contact the Acctivate Sales Team for more information.
Acctivate includes manufacturing functionality in the base system with the Standard Inventory Assembly function. This includes the ability to create finished goods inventory for an item from one or more components from raw materials inventory. The raw materials (components) are allocated to Work in Process inventory during production, restricting them from other assemblies and/or sales orders.
Component inventory may be selected from multiple warehouses, Workflow Status can be tracked and multiple items/transactions can be managed under a single batch Session.Assembly (Custom)
Custom Assemblies include all of the Standard Assembly functionality, along with the ability to modify the component list for each assembly transaction. Acctivate allows you to Add, Remove and/or Update Quantities for components of a Custom Assembly.Assembly (Process)
Acctivate supports Process Manufacturing, primarily for the Food, Beverage and Medical industries. Process Assemblies allow you to manage a variable bill of materials, similar to Custom Assemblies.
Process Assemblies also allow you to track the original Production Quantity, the actual Yield Quantity and the Variance. This is an important metric for any manufacturer looking to reduce costs through better management.Kit (Standard)
Standard Kits are similar to Standard Assemblies, but they are build-to-order. This allows you to maintain the component inventory only and an additional inventory transaction to “build” the kit is NOT necessary.
Standard Kits require a fixed bill of materials (component) list. Component inventory must be selected from a single warehouse, selected on the Sales Order line.Kit (Custom)
Custom Kits are similar to Standard Kits with some additional functionality. You can Add and Remove components and adjust the Component Quantities for a single Sales Order.
Custom Kits also support the ability to Substitute components if the standard component item is either unavailable or not desired for a sales order.Assortment
The last Bill of Materials type is not generally considered “manufacturing”. Instead, an Assortment is a way of taking orders for a single item (e.g., style) and selecting multiple items for sizes, colors and/or variations that do not adjust the price. We’ve found that assortments are typically used in the garment and accessories industries.


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Thor has a hammer
With the popularity of the Avengers movies most people know Thor is equipped with a war hammer. The name of that hammer is Mjolnir. There have been and still are other versions of this hammer in the Marvel Universe. Some have Odin’s worthiness enchantment and others do not. The common characteristic of these hammers is their enhancement of whoever wields it. Everyone of them adds some kind of power to the user. Let’s discuss the different versions of Mjolnir.
What is Mjolnir?
Mjolnir is a fictional weapon appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as the favored weapon of the superhero Thor. Mjolnir first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 (August 1962). It was created by writer Stan Lee and designed by artists Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.
Mjolnir was typically depicted as a large, square-headed gray lump hammer. It has a short, round handle wrapped in brown leather with a looped lanyard. The object is based on Mjölnir, the weapon of the mythological Thor.
Mjolnir was forged by Dwarven blacksmiths and is composed of the fictional Asgardian metal Uru. The hammer was enchanted by Odin with the inscription “Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” This makes the hammer wieldable ONLY by those who are worthy.
Other versions of Mjolnir
There have been many other versions/replicas of Mjolnir. Roger “Red” Norvell originally is able to best Thor and take Mjolnir. He later returns Mjolnir and is presented with his own hammer called “Crusher”.
Beta Ray Bill also beats Thor in battle…twice. He has every right to claim Mjolnir, but he doesn’t. Odin is so impressed with Beta Ray Bill he gives him his own hammer called Stormbreaker.
Eric Masterson becomes the superhero named Thunderstrike. The Mjolnir type weapon he uses is more of a mace than a hammer. He names it Thunderstrike.
Ororo Munroe (Storm) is presented a version of Mjolnir called Stormcaster. She later learns Loki is trying to manipulate her through the hammer so she destroys it.
Thorlief Golmen (Ultimate Thor) has a version of Mjolnir that is a hammer/axe type weapon.
There are many other versions of Mjolnir. Each with varying degrees of power bestowed upon the wielder. Some have the worthiness enchantment, others do not. But rest assured, each version is a very formidable weapon.

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Category : Horse Nutrition | Sub Category : Horse Feed Types Posted on 2023-07-07 21:24:53
Understanding Horse Feed Types for Optimal Nutrition
Proper nutrition is essential for the overall well-being and performance of horses. As responsible horse owners, it is important to understand the various types of horse feed available and how they can contribute to the health of our equine companions. In this article, we will delve into the different horse feed types, their nutritional value, and how to select the right feed for your horse's specific needs.
Hay is a staple in a horse's diet and serves as the foundation for their nutrition. It is primarily composed of dried grasses and legumes, such as timothy, alfalfa, or clover. Hay provides fiber, which aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system and assists in preventing colic. The quality of the hay, including its freshness and nutritional content, is crucial in choosing the right hay for your horse.
Concentrates, also known as grain feeds, are designed to complement the nutrient deficiencies in hay. They are typically fortified with vitamins, minerals, and protein sources. Common concentrate feeds include oats, barley, corn, and pelleted feeds. The choice of concentrates depends on the horse's activity level, age, and specific dietary requirements. It is important to carefully follow feeding recommendations to prevent overfeeding and digestive disorders.
Supplements are a valuable addition to a horse's diet and help fill any nutritional gaps in their feed. They come in various forms, including vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and joint supplements. However, it is important to consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist before adding supplements to avoid excess or imbalance.
4. Forage Alternatives:
In some cases, horses may have dietary restrictions or need alternatives to traditional hay. Forage alternatives, such as haylage, chaff, or pasture, can provide an alternative source of fiber while meeting specific dietary needs. Feeding forage alternatives should be done carefully to ensure proper nutritional balance and to prevent any digestive disturbances.
5. Specialty Feeds:
Certain horses, such as performance horses or those with specific health conditions, may require specialty feeds. These feeds are designed to support the unique nutritional requirements of these horses, providing enhanced energy levels, improved muscle development, or targeted support to assist in managing specific health concerns. Consultation with an equine nutritionist or veterinarian is crucial to determine the appropriate specialty feed for your horse.
Selecting the right type of horse feed is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of your equine companion. Understanding the different feed types, their nutritional value, and their suitability for your horse's specific needs is key. Remember, a balanced diet that includes high-quality hay, appropriate concentrates, and necessary supplements, will provide your horse with the essential nutrients they require for optimal performance and overall health. Always consult with professionals and monitor your horse's condition to ensure they receive the best nutrition possible.

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In every kingdom lies a room where his or her majesty rests upon their throne. A throne that symbolizes one’s status. A throne that elevates one’s being above the rest. A throne fit only for the one who is royal, regal, and for the one who reigns supreme. What better feeling than to sit on a throne that symbolizes your truest form of sophistication? What better feeling than to rest your body on a throne that will elevate your senses and your spirits? What better feeling than to be able to have this luxury in your own home for an amazingly reasonable price?
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Whether you dog loves or loathes bath time, unfortunately it’s something that needs to be done regularly to keep them clean and keep their coat from getting dirty and matted. When it comes to shopping for dog shampoo, you may find that you are inundated with choices and decisions.
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Temecula Valley used a powerful run attack led by Brody Hughes and a big-play defense to outlast Chaparral and remain in a tie for first place in the Southwestern League.
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The Coyotes get three sacks, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown from their defense in rolling to a Homecoming victory over Riverside Poly.
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Jacobsen has emerged as a team leader for resurgent Golden Bears, who are 4-0 and ranked No. 2 in CIF-SS Division 7.
The Tigers offense rushed for 434 yards and scored seven touchdowns of its own in a dominating win.
It's offense had a breakout game, but visiting Centennial dropped a thrilling 44-41 game Friday to the state’s No. 6 team.
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- Hike: Four Springs Lake Preserve
- Region: Puget Sound and Islands -- North Sound
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The lake is overflowing and the fungi are everywhere. The trails are in good condition.
Merry Christmas and happy hiking New Year.
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Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. boosted its holdings in Innophos Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPHS) by 4.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 120,007 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,166 shares during the quarter. Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. owned about 0.61% of Innophos worth $3,838,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in IPHS. Millennium Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Innophos by 69.9% in the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 83,852 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,721,000 after purchasing an additional 34,509 shares during the period. Squarepoint Ops LLC raised its holdings in shares of Innophos by 55.6% in the 3rd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 20,529 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $666,000 after purchasing an additional 7,333 shares during the period. Zebra Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Innophos by 11.5% in the 3rd quarter. Zebra Capital Management LLC now owns 8,279 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $269,000 after purchasing an additional 852 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in shares of Innophos by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 30,560 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $992,000 after purchasing an additional 365 shares during the period. Finally, Stifel Financial Corp purchased a new position in shares of Innophos in the 3rd quarter worth about $252,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.38% of the company’s stock.
A number of equities analysts have recently commented on IPHS shares. ValuEngine upgraded Innophos from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Innophos from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 1st. Finally, BidaskClub downgraded Innophos from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, January 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the stock. Innophos has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $36.00.
Shares of NASDAQ:IPHS opened at $31.94 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $628.73 million, a P/E ratio of 14.01 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 1.48 and a current ratio of 2.94. Innophos Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $23.85 and a one year high of $37.53. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $31.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $30.52.
Innophos (NASDAQ:IPHS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.55 by ($0.10). The company had revenue of $189.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $185.55 million. Innophos had a net margin of 2.82% and a return on equity of 11.56%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Innophos Holdings, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.
In related news, Director John M. Steitz sold 12,625 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.86, for a total transaction of $402,232.50. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 18,103 shares in the company, valued at approximately $576,761.58. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 2.50% of the company’s stock.
Innophos Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, produces specialty ingredients with applications in food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. It operates through three segments: Food, Health and Nutrition; Industrial Specialties; and Other. The company's specialty ingredients include specialty phosphate salts and specialty phosphoric acids, as well as other mineral, enzyme, and botanical based specialty ingredients that are used as flavor enhancers in beverages; electrolytes in sports drinks; texture modifiers in cheeses; leavening agents in baked goods; calcium and phosphorus fortification in food and beverages; moisture and color retention in seafood, poultry, and meat; excipients in vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals; and abrasives in toothpaste.
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Impressed by this unknown woman's self-sacrifice, the Amazons entombed her with honors and clothed her in armor displaying the American flag pattern on her uniform, which they assumed were her heraldic colors. Trevor's legacy was also the primary reason why Ares arranged for Steve Trevor to bomb the island, as he could not resist the irony of the heroine's son unwittingly killing her admirers.
Elise Jost of Moviepilot observed that "Gadot's take on Wonder Woman is one of those unique cases of an actor merging with their story, similar to Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark. Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman, and Wonder Woman is Gal Gadot." Jost praised Gadot's interpretation of Wonder Woman as the one in which Gadot "absolutely nails the character's unwaveringly positive outlook on life. She's a force of nature who believes in the greater good; her conviction that she's meant to save the world is stronger than her bullet-deflecting shield. She's genuine, she's fun, she's the warm source of energy at the heart of the movie." The Federalist suggests that Wonder Woman is "a story of Jesus". "The movie is wrapped up in faux Greek mythology, true, but there's no mistaking the Christology here." "Perhaps Christ in the form of a beautiful and kick-ass Amazon is all that our contemporary society can handle right now", stated M. Hudson, a Christian feminist. On HuffPost cultural critic, G. Roger Denson, who regards the superhero genre as a source of contemporary "Mainstream Mythopoetics" ("the making of new yet vitally meaningful, if not symbolic, stories filled with imagery reflecting, yet also shaping and advancing, the political, legal, moral and social practices of today"), wrote that the "No Man's Land" scene "that people are crying over in theaters and raving about afterward happens to be among the most powerfully mythopoetic scenes ever filmed at the same time it is one of the oldest myths to have been utilized by artists and writers after it had been invented by early military strategists and leaders." Specifically "used by director Patty Jenkins", the scene raises "the esteem for powerful yet compassionate women as heroes and leaders to a level equal with that of men for having won over a huge and adoring popular audience around the world".
Following the popularity of the Wonder Woman TV series (initially set during World War II), the comic book was also transposed to this era. The change was made possible by the multiverse concept, which maintained that the 1970s Wonder Woman and the original 1940s version existed in two separate yet parallel worlds. A few months after the TV series changed its setting to the 1970s, the comic book returned to the contemporary timeline. Soon after, when the series was written by Jack C. Harris, Steve (Howard) Trevor was killed off yet again.
Zeus Action Comics #267 (August 1960) Zeus is the ruler of Olympus, King of the Gods, God of the Sky, Thunder, Law, Order, and Justice who is based on the god of the same name. Post-Crisis, he became enamored with Wonder Woman's beauty and grace. Later, Ares used his son Eros in a plot to make Zeus fall in love with the amazon Artemis, which enraged Hera into destroying Themyscira. He was later overthrown by Athena, though he attempted to reclaim his throne with the help of Hades and Poseidon. In the New 52, it was revealed that Zeus was Wonder Woman's father. Post-Rebirth, Zeus appeared as an ally for Wonder Woman in the form of a Falcon.
As early as the 1950s, Wonder Woman's tiara has also been used as a razor-edged throwing weapon, returning to her like a boomerang. The tiara allows Wonder Woman to be invulnerable from telepathic attacks, as well as allowing her to telepathically contact people such as the Amazons back on Themyscira using the power of the red star ruby in its center.
The sister of Hippolyta, general of the Amazonian army, Diana's aunt and mentor. On being cast for the film, Wright said, "It's two-fold because when Patty Jenkins called me, the director, it was a three-minute long conversation. She said, 'I'm doing a movie about Wonder Woman. Do you want to be her trainer?' And I was like, 'Yes. Of course.' And the general of the Amazonian army. That was pretty cool." Describing her character mentoring and training Diana to be a warrior, Wright said, "It's a sixth sense that it is coming and I think that's also in the mythological story behind Antiope and Queen Hippolyta. They know it's coming and it's her duty as the aunt to her young niece to make sure she is the fiercest warrior of all time." On the Amazons fighting style, Wright said, "It's hand combat. Yes, swords and knives and arrows, but the precision that they have, right, as these warrior women; it's so nice to see that disparity between what we had in the day of just raw fighting materials and the guns and how easy that is in comparison." The message of the film, Wright stated, "is not just female empowerment. It's about love and justice. That's what the film's about. And what a great message to spread to our little ones." Commenting about training for the film, Wright said, "The most empowering was to get into that physical shape. So we were doing horseback riding training, weight training, martial arts, and 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day".
As Themyscira's emissary to Man's World, Diana has made it her duty to lead by example, even if the differences between her birthplace and new home sometimes present hurdles for her to jump. She has come to represent the possibility and potential of life without war, hate or violence, and she is a beacon of hope to all who find themselves in need. She stands as an equal among the most powerful Super Heroes, with a sense of purpose to protect the world from injustice in all forms.
At the end of Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman temporarily retires from her costumed identity. Diana, once again using the alias Diana Prince, joins the Department of Metahuman Affairs. Donna Troy becomes the new Wonder Woman and is captured by Diana's enemies. Diana then goes on a mission to rescue her sister, battling Circe and Hercules. Diana defeats the villains, freeing Donna and takes up the role of Wonder Woman again. Circe places a spell on Diana, which renders Diana into a normal, powerless human being when in the role of Diana Prince; her powers come to her only when she is in the role of Wonder Woman.
“Anniversary, which we forgot entirely,” Olive Byrne wrote in her secret diary in 1936. (The diary remains in family hands.) During the years when she lived with Marston and Holloway, she wore, instead of a wedding ring, a pair of bracelets. Wonder Woman wears those same cuffs. Byrne died in 1990, at the age of 86. She and Holloway had been living together in an apartment in Tampa. While Byrne was in the hospital, dying, Holloway fell and broke her hip; she was admitted to the same hospital. They were in separate rooms. They’d lived together for 64 years. When Holloway, in her hospital bed, was told that Byrne had died, she sang a poem by Tennyson: “Sunset and the evening star, / And one clear call for me! / And may there be no moaning of the bar, / When I put out to sea.” No newspaper ran an obituary.
The merger of the Greek and Roman pantheons did not sit well with the Roman goddess Diana. She accepted an offer of power from the old "Shattered God," separated from Artemis and betrayed the Olympians. Diana died in battle with Wonder Woman when she was crushed by a statue of Zeus. The Olympians were incapacitated, but Wonder Woman eventually found a way to awaken them in time for them to strike decisively at the Shattered God.
Trudging on, Hades expects their presence and tries sending spirits in order to stall and attack Diana and Hermes. Successfully defeating them, they wonder through a forest and find a cabin resembling Zola's farm house. Zola pops out and happily hugs Wonder Woman. Hades at that moment makes his grand entrance and frees them. Though, just before they escape, Hades beckons Wonder Woman to look behind, and shoots her with Eros pistols. She urges Hermes and Zola to leave while she is left at the mercy of Hades who wants her to be his bride. Here, she is preparing to wed Hades when she gives Diana her lasso, saying that if he truly loves him, she will confess it due to the properties of the lasso. She says yes, but will not go on with the wedding as it is more or less forced and not real love. She escapes his clutches and shoots him as a means of payback for shooting her.
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Unfortunately, not long after Diana left, Hera came for her vengeance, and though she could not bring herself to kill Hippolyta, she could not forgive her either. Feeling regret at giving up the only real family she had, Wonder Woman returned to Themyscira to find the Amazons absent, and her mother turned to stone. Shortly after, Wonder Woman encountered Lennox, a man who claimed to be another of Zeus' bastard children. After learning that Zeus has gone missing, they confronted the Gods of Olympus, Poseidon and Hades, in order to prevent them from taking over Zeus’ throne. To prevent a war between gods, Diana proposed that the two brothers share Heaven with one ruling during the day, and the other at night. Hera angrily interceded, which was what Diana had planned, and using Hermes' staff she transported herself to Mount Olympus to face Hera alone. She warned that she would make Hera regret what she had done to her mother before returning to Earth. Unfortunately, by the time she had returned, Hades had kidnapped Zola with the warning that Diana would need to make good on her bargain or Zola and her child would die.
“Noted Psychologist Revealed as Author of Best-Selling ‘Wonder Woman,’” read the astonishing headline. In the summer of 1942, a press release from the New York offices of All-American Comics turned up at newspapers, magazines and radio stations all over the United States. The identity of Wonder Woman’s creator had been “at first kept secret,” it said, but the time had come to make a shocking announcement: “the author of ‘Wonder Woman’ is Dr. William Moulton Marston, internationally famous psychologist.” The truth about Wonder Woman had come out at last.
Though Diana was able to admit honestly that she did love Hades, she escaped her bonds anyway, explaining that she could still love him and refuse his proposal. Angrily, Hades sent all of the forces of Hell to kill her, but she and her friends were rescued by Strife. Confronted by her fiancé again, Diana explained that she had not lied. Wonder Woman has the capacity to love everyone - a concept that could never be understood by one incapable of love, such as he. The realization that he was loved unconditionally disgusted Hades so much that he sent them all away. Before leaving, Hephaestus gifted Hades with a mirror, and shot him with Eros' pistols, allowing, at least, for Hades to love himself.
Shortly thereafter, Wonder Woman is shown being able to summon it with her tiara, have it hover by the War Department, and extend from it a rope ladder with which she could board it. She uses the plane to fly into outer space, and frequently transports Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls, Steve Trevor, and others. During the 1950s, the plane becomes a jet, and is often shown swooping over Lt. Prince's office; she strips out of her uniform at super speed and bounds to the plane. Though the Plane was depicted as semi-transparent for the reader's convenience, in-story dialogue indicated that it actually was completely invisible, or at least able to become so as the need arose.
This volume of James Robinson's run on Wonder Woman shows signs that all the good faith DC comics gain from fans is slowly becoming disappointing. This is very troubling seeing how I have enjoyed James Robinson's writing in many other comic book series. I do agree with many of the other reviewers this volume has some really great art but the story is at times flawed or mediocre. My biggest gripe is with the character of Jason. To me it just felt like throughout this arc of the story they mad Jas ...more
The I Ching era had an influence on the 1974 Wonder Woman TV movie featuring Cathy Lee Crosby, in which Wonder Woman was portrayed as a non-superpowered globe-trotting super-spy who wore an amalgam of the Wonder Woman and Diana Prince costumes. The first two issues of Allan Heinberg's run (Wonder Woman vol. 3, #1–2) include direct references to I Ching, and feature Diana wearing an outfit similar to that which she wore during the I Ching era.
Centuries ago, an argument between Aphrodite and Ares led to the creation of the Amazons, who have been guided and protected by the goddesses ever since. Ares' recent schemes to destroy the Amazons and his fellow gods led to an Amazon champion being chosen. This champion was the Princess Diana, daughter of Queen Hippolyta, whom Hermes escorted to Man's World. There she was called Wonder Woman. Hephaestus forged Wonder Woman's golden Lasso of Truth from the girdle of the earth-goddess Gaea, and her silver bracelets which he formed from the splintered Aegis of Zeus. While the Olympian gods were her patrons, other gods were her foes. Ares and his progeny, Deimos and Phobos, quickly set about challenging the princess in her quest. Phobos created the creature Decay from the "heart of the Gorgon," which Diana quickly dispatched. Meanwhile, Deimos recruited humans on opposing sides, inciting them to war.


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Elderly Perth couple accused of illegally entering Queensland 'documented it on social media'
An elderly couple accused of breaching Queensland's tough border restrictions have denied lying on their border passes.
Charged with fraud and failing to comply with border directions, Western Australians Lawrence Gordon Petersen and Edith van Dommelen are out of hotel quarantine and fronted Richlands Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Police allege the couple falsely declared they had not travelled to a COVID-19 hotspot when they entered the state on July 27.
On July 25 the couple, who are professional pet sitters and document their travel on social media, left Woodend, Victoria on a "transit permit". By July 27 they had driven through New South Wales and crossed into Queensland at Goondiwindi.
Ms van Dommelen appeared to outline their itinerary in a series of social media posts.
One included a map showing their planned route from Victoria to Queensland.
"I did say watch this space ... well confirmation that Plan C to exit Victoria, has been successfully executed and completed," one post read.
Before they were intercepted by Queensland police on August 4, Mr Petersen and Ms van Dommelen had taken an elderly friend to the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
They then headed to Kingaroy, where they visited a café and a shopping centre before police found and detained them in Nanango, about 90 minutes west of the Sunshine Coast.
Outside court the couple said they did not lie on their border passes and did not know they were not allowed into Queensland.
The pair has been granted bail and are scheduled to appear on September 15, to give them time to seek legal advice.
"Looking at you I get the impression you won't run away," Magistrate Aaron Simpson said.


Don't count UCLA out of Pac-10 title battle just yet
IS ARIZONA back as the kingpin of the Pac-10? Not so fast.
The Wildcats definitely gained an upper hand in the conference race with a resounding 87-75 victory over UCLA in Saturday's Pac-10 opener. But don't count out the Bruins just yet. The three-time defending Pac-10 champions will be heard from again.
Before Saturday's game, UCLA had won five of six against Arizona, including three consecutive close games. So even though the Wildcats are the reigning NCAA champs, the Bruins still have something they want. Don't think for a moment it was a random event that the Wildcats, in search of some edge, any edge, against their arch-nemesis, decided to raise their 1997 national championship banner before Saturday's game.
"I don't think it's a coincidence," said Arizona guard Miles Simon, last season's Final Four MVP. "They've won the Pac-10 three years in a row, that's a long stretch. That's something our guys want to be part of. We tell each other no one here has won the Pac-10. We know what we've got to do."
Saturday's game was the first step, but it guaranteed nothing for Arizona. The Bruins are still in the process of putting together a cohesive unit after starters Jelani McCoy and Kris Johnson served lengthy suspensions to begin he season. It was only McCoy's second game back after missing the first nine games of the season.
"That's the good news," UCLA coach Steve Lavin said of Johnson's 28 points and McCoy's 16 points and 13 rebounds.
"The fact that Jelani and Kris are starting to come back and hitting on all cylinders. When you're changing parts in midstream, it's impossible for that not to have some kind of effect on the rhythm of your team."
The Bruins will regain that rhythm in defense of their Pac-10 championship. The class of J.R. Henderson, Toby Bailey and Johnson won't let go of their chance at immortality easily. They could become the first group to win a conference championship in each of the four years they played since UCLA's class of '79.
And they'll have plenty of time before they see the Wildcats again. UCLA and Arizona will play each other at Pauley Pavilion on March 7, the last day of the regular season.
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The best-kept secret this season so far has been Hawaii, which has quietly put together an 11-1 record against some quality competition.
The Rainbows have routed Indiana, beaten Tulane, Long Island and Southern Illinois. But their biggest win of the season came Wednesday night in a 75-65 victory over No. 2 Kansas in the Rainbow Classic title game. Granted, the tired Jayhawks were playing in their 18th game of the season and were missing All-American Raef LaFrentz, Hawaii nevertheless was impressive in an especially dominant second half.
The Rainbows do have an advantage - they haven't left the islands yet, playing all 12 games at home. But their backcourt tandem of Anthony Carter and Alika Smith, who are combining for better than 35 points per game, can play with anybody, anywhere. Even Pete Newell has said they're the best guard duo in the country this season.
What the Rainbows need now is some publicity, playing out of sight and out of mind for the mainland media. Most of their games - including the upset of Kansas - end too late to even make the final editions of many West Coast newspapers. Last season, the Rainbows were left out of the NCAA Tournament despite a 21-8 record. With Hawaii expected to be ranked in the AP poll this week for the first time since Jan. 8, 1974, some recognition may finally come.
Hurting all over<
As usual, injuries will play a role in the college basketball landscape. Kansas and Duke, along with North Carolina the three best teams in the nation, will have to deal with the loss of their respective best players while making a run at the national championship.
The Jayhawks have already felt the impact of LaFrentz's absence in their loss to Hawaii. After breaking a bone in his hand during practice, LaFrentz is expected to be out six to eight weeks, returning perhaps just in time for the NCAA Tournament. Lester Earl, a former prep wunderkind who just became eligible after transferring from Louisiana State, will have to fill the void until LaFrentz is back.
At least LaFrentz will be back at some point, unlike Duke freshman Elton Brand, who is out for the year with a broken foot. Brand, one of the two best freshmen in the nation along with UCLA's Baron Davis, was leading the Blue Devils in both scoring and rebounding when he went down. Two other freshmen, Chris Burgess and Shane Battier, will have to pick up the slack by committee.
The injury bug didn't leave the Bay Area alone, either, with half of the local teams missing at least one key player. St. Mary's is now feeling the loss of big man Brad Millard (stress fracture), having lost six of its last seven. USF is getting by without three starters from last season, with Gerald Zimmerman (knee) out for the year and M.J. Nodilo (foot) and Damian Cantrell (mono) expected back later this month.
More cheeks in the seats<
Oregon coach Ernie Kent, who played for the Ducks in the 1970s as a member of the Kamikaze Kids, is pleading for the locals to be loud and proud at venerable McArthur Court. Oregon has spent some $3.5 million over the last three years on the second oldest on-campus facility in the country - Mac Court was built in 1926.
"I've got to somehow figure this out, and I've got to get this crowd to buy into our philosophy," said Kent, who was the head coach at St. Mary's the past six seasons. "I remember Mac Court with 10,000 people standing the entire game, and (now) I feel like I'm down south somewhere, with all these people sitting around on their rears and everything."
Or just to have the rears at Mac Court at all. After getting seven sellouts and 9,498 fans per game last season, the Ducks have averaged just 5,790 in seven games this season.
Quote of the Week<
"If we won one out of three, it would be great. If we won two out of three, it would be nice. If we won three out of three, we could be greedy," North Carolina coach Bill Guthridge said after the top-ranked Tar Heels completed a road sweep of ranked teams Florida State, Georgia and Clemson.
Game of the Week<
Kentucky vs. Georgia (6:30 p.m., Tuesday, ESPN). Former Bulldogs coach Tubby Smith returns to Athens for the first time after taking the Kentucky job in the offseason in a matchup featuring two of the best teams in the Southeastern Conference. Point guard G.G. Smith, who decided to stay in Georgia after his father left, will lead the Bulldogs for Tubby's former top lieutenant Ron Jirsa.
The Bay Seven<
Ranking the seven teams in the Bay Area: 1. Stanford (12-0), 2. Santa Clara (9-3), 3. San Francisco (9-3), 4. Pacific (8-5), 5. California (4-5), 6. St. Mary's (5-7), 7. San Jose State (2-9).<


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- Tight, refined interior with the top up
- More affordable than the SL
- Great features—like Airscarf
- SLC43's handling
- Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts
- Tight for tall drivers
- V-8 is gone
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC offers luxurious open-air motoring for buyers who are more interested in weekend getaways than canyon-carving.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC was known as the SLK until just last year, nomenclature it wore for nearly two decades. With its name change, it gets a mild facelift and a reconfigured lineup with two variants: the Mercedes-Benz SLC300 and the Mercedes-AMG SLC43.
Just as the SLK, the SLC roadsters continue to prioritize easy drivability and comfort over all-out track times—although the SLC43 makes higher-performance driving a little more accessible without a lot of comfort sacrifice.
We give it a score of 7.2 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Mercedes-Benz updated the SLC's front fascia with reshaped headlights and air intakes. A diamond-block grille is now standard, finished in black as standard or in chrome with the Sport Package. The SLC retains its familiar silhouette with a steadily rising beltline, while there are now slimmer LED taillights at the rear of the car. The changes bring the SLC closer into line with Mercedes-Benz's latest design vocabulary, and though it's still a little clunky when compared to the rest of the automaker's lineup.
As well as the exterior manages to remain elegant and nicely sculpted, the interior is where the SLC simply fails to reach the swoopy, curvaceous, and meticulously detailed highs that have been introduced for the latest versions of the C-Class sedans and GLC crossovers, as well as the smaller CLA and GLA models. There are a few new surfaces, revised gauge faces, and a new steering wheel; but that's far from the facelift this cabin is ready for.
Two decades ago, the SLK pioneered the concept of the compact hardtop convertible; and today the SLC continued with essentially that same top design. It's brilliantly conceived and assures that pleasing, flowing roofline, and altogether it's still a high point of the SLC's design. The top can be raised and lowered at speeds of up to 25 mph when the action has started at 3 mph or less. With the top up, the cabin is tight and never drafty, providing the quiet, comfort, security of a coupe; yet with the top down, it can get a little turbulent—made a bit better with the mesh divider deployed between the seats. Special windstops even close off the opening in the roll hoops behind each seat to help prevent drafts.
Airscarf is another innovative feature in the SLC; vents near the headrest gently blow warm air around your neck, enabling comfortable top-down driving in colder weather. The feature isn't new for the Mercedes-Benz, and other rivals have gotten on board with similar features. For further year-round enjoyment, the SLC's hardtop is fitted with a standard panoramic glass roof; it can be optioned with Magic Sky Control, which lightens and darkens the glass at the touch of a button.
Interior space is snug for tall drivers and luggage, a consequence of the SLC roadster design and compact dimensions. Outward visibility can also be difficult with the top raised, but the rearview camera makes reversing easier.
Mercedes SLC performance and safety
The SLC300 uses the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four that was introduced in last year's SLK300; it produces 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, and will propel the SLC300 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
While the SLC300 is the entry model in the lineup, it's plenty quick by most counts—provided you're not the type to intentionally head out to some challenging driving roads—although the flat torque curve of its engine lacks the drama of a peakier, higher-revving engine.
The Mercedes-AMG SLC43 is the one to choose if you are the type to explore the limits of a car, and if you like a balanced, responsive feel to the handling even when pushing hard. It's a lot quicker, too. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 makes 362 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. With it there's a specially tuned version of the same 9-speed automatic that helps it get to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.
Get the Dynamic Handling package, and the SLC43 pulls out all the stops, with various steering and suspension improvements as well as a limited-slip rear differential that helps it whip around tight corners with more poise.
Both the SLC300 and SL43 get a 9-speed automatic transmission. A standard Dynamic Select system provides five drive modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Individual.
Available safety equipment includes an active braking assist system that will automatically apply brakes if a driver doesn't react to visual and audio alerts; it could help to prevent a collision at relatively low speeds. Blind spot and lane keeping assists are also optional.
The SLC range includes all the luxury staples including HD radio, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation and real-time traffic, controlled by a version of the automaker's COMAND infotainment interface. Although it's not quite as slick as other models—and the screen isn't all that big either—it works fine for the SLC, mostly because the open-top driving is the main attraction.


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BY RAY VAN COR
The Greenville Standard
Football fans there’s still football left in Alabama for those of us having withdrawals. The 2019 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Jan. 26 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile Alabama.
This is the 70th annual game and will be nationally televised by NFL Network at 1:30pm CST. This year’s event plays host to an incredible roster of players like quarterbacks Daniel Jones of Duke, Jarrett Stidham of Auburn, and Gardner Minshew II of Washington State and Will Grier of West Virginia.
South East Conference stand outs like WR Deebo Samuel of South Carolina and Alabama’s own DT Isaiah Buggs, OC Ross Pierschbacher, and Auburn’s LB Deshaun Davis and DT Dontavius Russell just to mention a few.
Alabama’s Bay area will receive California’s Bay area as the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers have been selected by the NFL as the two coaching staffs for the bowl Head coaches for this year’s teams are John Gruden that takes the helm for the North team and San Francisco 49ers Head coach Kyle Shanahan for the South team.
John Gruden was quoted as saying, “The opportunity to interact with the Senior Bowl rosters and help these great young men achieve their dreams has the entire Raider staff galvanized. We could not be more pumped to get to Mobile.”
One of the highlights of Senior Bowl week for fans and players is the Coca Cola Meet the Players event being held Friday, Jan. 25 at the Exhibit Hall Mobile Convention Center between 3:30-6 p.m.
Fans get to interact, get an autograph and pictures with their favorite player. Fans often line up early in the morning for the event. The event is divided into two sessions, the first from 3:30-4:45 p.m. and the second from 4:45-6 p.m.
If you’d like more information on the two sessions, including when specific players will be attending the event, they will be available at seniorbowl.com on the Thursday before the Meet the Players event.
It’s our last chance before having to wait for spring ball.


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Up to date: October 24, 2020 4:40:10 am
With lower than per week to go for the Bihar elections, the Centre on Friday reintroduced the inventory restrict on onions — a transfer aimed toward controlling rising costs, which crossed Rs 80 per kg in lots of cities on Friday, together with almost Rs 100/kg in Mumbai.
Barely a month in the past, Parliament had amended the Important Commodities Act, 1955 to exclude onions — in addition to potatoes, edible oils, oilseed and pulses — from the record of important commodities, thus liberating them from inventory limits. Since then, presumably with the Bihar elections in thoughts, the federal government has acted twice in direction of controlling onion costs; it relaxed import norms on Wednesday, adopted by Friday’s reintroduction of the inventory restrict.
A take a look at the dynamics of onion costs and the affect of the federal government intervention:
Why have onion costs been rising?
They’ve been rising because the final week of August, as reviews began coming in of large losses to kharif onions attributable to heavy rainfall in north Karnataka. This crop was meant to reach after September and was anticipated to feed the markets till the arrival of the kharif crop from Maharashtra in direction of the tip of October.
There are three fundamental onion crops — kharif (June-July sowing, post-October harvest), late kharif (September sowing, post-December harvest), and rabi (December-January sowing, post-March harvest). The rabi crop has the least moisture content material, making it amenable to storage. Farmers, particularly in Maharashtra, retailer it in on-field buildings known as kanda chawls to guard it from moisture and lightweight. This crop feeds the markets until the following one arrives.
The heavy rain in September not solely destroyed the brand new crop in Karnataka but in addition took a toll on saved onions in states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Farmers in Maharashtra alone had marketable onions, having saved round 28 lakh tonnes at the beginning of summer season. However even Maharashtra farmers, in reality, have suffered greater than their regular storage losses — 50-60% as in opposition to 30-40% usually. Rain within the onion belt of Ahmednagar, Nashik and Pune had brought on water seepage into the buildings.
Additionally, agriculture officers say, the shelf lifetime of the onion is decrease this yr on account of overuse of urea by farmers. “Final yr, onion costs had been good and farmers had been extra-indulgent with urea to extend yield. Sadly, this reduces the shelf lifetime of onions,” an officer stated.
The nationwide acreage for rabi onions final season was 10 lakh hectares as in opposition to 7 lakh hectares of 2018-19. However the further wastage has constrained provide.
Of the 28 lakh tonnes saved in Maharashtra, round 10-11 lakh tonnes stay now. The yearly consumption of onions in India is slated to be 160 lakh tonnes with Maharashtra alone consuming round 4,000-6,000 tonnes per day.
How has the federal government reacted to this?
The Centre utilized the primary brakes on rising costs on September 14, when it banned the export of onions. This was executed when the modification to Important Commodities Act 1955 took away the facility of the federal government to place inventory limits on onions and some different commodities. Inventory limits have been a potent weapon for controlling costs. However even after the export ban, costs continued to rise on account of a supply-demand mismatch. Final week, revenue tax officers from Pune inspected the books of 9 principal merchants in Nashik.
This was adopted by the comfort of import norms on Wednesday, to permit straightforward delivery in from Iran, Turkey and different onion-producing nations. In Mumbai, the Vashi wholesale market acquired 600 tonnes of onions, which made its approach to markets in South India.
And on Friday, the federal government reintroduced the inventory restrict. Wholesale merchants at the moment are allowed to inventory as much as 25 tonnes of onion, and retail merchants as much as 2 tonnes. These limits had been set after considering the rise in costs year-on-year.
Will imports assist convey costs down?
The landed value of onions from Iran at Mumbai port works out to round Rs 35 per kg. Taking into account transport, dealing with and different expenses, the ultimate retail value for such onions come to round Rs 40-45 per kg. Nonetheless, merchants stated the demand for onions from Iran comes from the lodge and hospitality trade slightly than from the retail purchaser. Such onions, they level out, lack pungency and are bigger than Indian ones.
In its assertion, the Centre has expressed hope that the kharif crop will quickly hit the markets which is able to assist in cooling down the costs. Nonetheless, reviews of heavy crop losses have began coming in from Nashik on account of exceptionally heavy rainfall in the previous few days. Farmers say the rain has not solely broken the virtually market-ready crop but in addition taken a toll on the nurseries the place farmers had been elevating saplings for the late kharif and rabi crops.
Given the crop harm, market sources really feel that probabilities of Maharashtra’s crop arriving by the primary or second week of November are slim. “It’s largely going to be delayed till the tip of November,” stated Suresh Deshmukh, a fee agent working out of the wholesale market in Dindori, MP.
Whereas the imports can see costs transfer downward within the brief time period, most say the actual value correction can occur solely when the brand new crop hits the market. That can be solely post-November.
What are the prospects for the following crop?
Farmers and agricultural officers have talked a couple of dire scarcity of onion seeds, which may solid a shadow on the all-important rabi season. Usually, farmers generate their very own seeds by permitting a portion of the crop to flower after which produce seeds. Nonetheless, this season, they skipped this step and offered their total crop in view of the nice costs being supplied. Non-availability of fine seeds has brought on issues and the accessible seeds are being offered at a premium.
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1963 / Color / 2.39:1 / 113 Min. / Street Date February 20, 2018
Starring Kazuo Hasegawa
Cinematography by Setsuo Kobayashi
Written by Daisuke Itô, Teinosuke Kinugasa
Edited by Shigeo Nishida
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
From Twelfth Night to Homicidal, casting calls for cross-dressers are a Hollywood tradition. The stories are alike in their differences; Katherine Hepburn was dodging the cops, Jack Lemmon was fleeing the mob, Dustin Hoffman was just an actor begging for work. Yukitarō, the enigmatic hero of An Actor’s Revenge, is gainfully employed but his motives are far more complicated than Hoffman’s needy thespian.
The story of a female impersonator’s vengeful killing spree, Kon Ichikawa’s 1963 film boasts a plot line John Waters would surely appreciate. But where Waters revels in the high comedy of lowlifes, Ichakawa’s movie is a ravishing melodrama set in the elevated atmosphere of death-dealing samurai, 19th century Kabuki