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Fla. To DOJ: We Already Provide Disabled Children Care Required By Law
The federal justice department claims Florida policies have led to disabled children being unnecessarily housed in nursing homes, away from their families. It’s the same claim brought in two ongoing suits against the state, but Florida health care regulators maintain they’re not violating federal law.
Pamela DeCambra lives in Tallahassee and works for the state of Florida. She says, her 15-year-old daughter, Maria, was 2 when a neurologist diagnosed her with severe cerebral palsy.
“He said, ‘I can tell you right now that she’s probably going to have a lot of respiratory problems. They will get worse. They will not get any better as she gets older. She probably will not ever walk or talk. She probably will never get married. She probably will never have children. But she is very special in her own right, so take her home and love her, and she will bring a lot of happiness to your home’. And that’s what I did," she said.
Maria is entitled to Medicaid to cover the round-the-clock nursing care that her doctor prescribes. But, DeCambra says, she has to constantly fight the state to ensure she keeps her coverage. Even though Maria’s condition never improves, she’s required to reapply for Medicaid every six months. Several times, her nursing care has been approved for only part of the day, not the full 24 hours. When that happens, she appeals to the state Agency for Health Care Administration, but her appeals have been denied several times. She says, the only explanation she gets is that Medicaid services aren’t for the convenience of the caretaker.
“It’s not about being convenient for me, it’s about the fact that my little girl is sick. And she’s at risk of death every day of her life because of the seizures, because of the esophageal spasms," she said. "That’s insulting to me.”
DeCambra and several other parents of severely disabled children are suing the state for failing to keep medical services readily available in their homes. She says, she would never allow Maria to be put in a nursing home, but she sympathizes with families who feel that’s their only option.
Florida State University law professor Paolo Annino, who co-filed the suit on the parents' behalf, says, because of state policies, 3,500 disabled children are at risk of being institutionalized, in addition to the more than 220 who live in nursing homes already. And, he says, nursing homes have an incentive to take them, because, to house medically fragile children, Florida pays them more than twice the amount it does for keeping elderly people. That and other policies have unintended consequences, Annino said.
“When we talk about cutting Medicaid, cutting government—and you hear that over and over again throughout the state: ‘We need to cut government, cut government.” Well, what does that mean for these little children?" he said.
After inspecting six South Florida nursing homes and interviewing several parents, the U.S. Justice Department is threatening its own lawsuit against Florida for, it says, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. In a letter to the state, the department says Florida must provide medical care in a way that keeps children integrated in society if possible.
But Liz Dudek, secretary for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, says she hasn’t heard a single complaint from parents whose Medicaid-approved hours have been cut back.
"We don’t have any type of practice or policy that would do that. I’d be surprised if that was happening, and I’d like to talk to those parents about what’s going on," she said.
Dudek says, her staff is now conducting its own investigation of all nursing homes where children live and plans to contact the children’s parents soon.
But Florida Surgeon General John Armstrong says, the state doesn’t need to wait until the investigation concludes to know it’s doing nothing wrong.
“Our process works to ensure the least restrictive setting is found to meet the needs of the child with the parent’s or guardian’s choice," he said.
The Department of Justice says it will file a lawsuit if the state does not voluntarily change its process. A similar lawsuit in Virginia ended last month with a settlement that requires that state to pay for community-based care through a waiver program.
On Friday, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration officially responded to the DOJ with a letter denying all accusations made against it. But, it says, state health care regulators "welcome the opportunity to review and address any concerns or issues relating to any specific child or healthcare provider."

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SAAT&SAAT Chairman of the Board Ramazan Kaya said that apart from their conventional watch brands, they have also taken steps on smartwatches and that they will create a strong brand from Turkey.
Stating that they met with manufacturers from China, Taiwan and South Korea, Kaya stated that they are also working on making production in Turkey. “We plan to announce this brand in May,” said Kaya. Stating that they closed 2021 with 120% growth on the basis of turnover, Kaya said: “Our growth target for 2022 is over 100%. Our growth target on a quantitative basis is between 10-15%. While the e-commerce index in the world rose from 8% to 15% during the pandemic period, we reached 22%. For a long time, we have been working with the aim of opening our brands to the world, starting from the nearby geography. We took the first step toward our goal of expanding abroad in Macedonia. We continue our efforts to sell online to neighboring countries as well.”
Stating that they will continue to grow abroad in neighboring countries instead of Europe, Kaya also said that they aim to reach 20 stores in neighboring countries within 5 years.
Source: Sabah / Translated by Irem Yildiz

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Was it scenes like these that forced mayor Andy Preston into continuing to impose restrictions on Middlesbrough's parks?
And pictures captured over the weekend might give a clue why.
Padlocks were removed from gates at Stewart Park, Albert Park and Thorntree Park last Friday for a trial reopening after being shut for seven weeks in defiance of Government advice.
Several groups were seen being spoken to by PCSOs on Saturday afternoon as they sat on the grass.
PCSOs could be seen encouraging them to move on.
That evening Mr Preston announced Albert Park's opening hours would be cut and the gates would shut from midday from Sunday.
However, Mr Preston said on Saturday that the opening hours would be cut - with morning opening only at Albert Park after a “few tiny issues” had been dealt with by PCSOs.
The mayor also reiterated that the parks were being opened for exercise only.
Since then Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced moves to ease some covid-19 restrictions from this Wednesday - with unlimited outdoor exercise permitted.
The current Government advice is that people will now be allowed to sit in parks or meet up with another person who is not from their household but keep two metres apart.
However Mr Preston has insisted this will not apply in Middlesbrough's parks and that they remain open for exercise only.
He stressed parks would “continue with the same restrictions” with no ball games, no using benches, no lingering and exercise only.
“We aim to relax rules and fit in with government plans as soon as it’s safe and feasible,” he added.
Albert Park will stay open from 7am to midday while Stewart Park will open its gates from 7am until 5pm.
Middlesbrough continues to record the highest number of covid-19 cases on Teesside on Sunday with a confirmed number of 624.


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Garlands are used in many countries around the world, particularly in India where garlands have an important role in most traditional Hindu festivals. Fragrant flowers such as jasmine, hibiscus and roses are popularly used to make these garlands.
At Christmas Direct we have a superb range of realistic-looking artificial garlands. Our simple snow covered garland could transform your home into a winter wonderland, our pine and berry garland could add a bit of traditional foliage to your classic Christmas look. All our garlands measure 9ft by 14 inch and we have various options for style and colour.

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Calls are being made for upgrades to be carried out on a major trunk road in the Scottish Borders.
Figures have been released showing there have been nearly 500 accidents between Edinburgh and the Borders in the last decade.
Now a local politician is asking the Scottish Government to consider making the A68 dual carriageway.
Watch the full report from Jenny Longden below.
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The family of Christian Pay, who died on Friday after suspected substance abuse at a festival, have paid tribute to the Millom teenager.
The Borders Railway is to be officially opened by the Queen... on the day she becomes Britain's longest serving monarch.
Christian Pay's family say he was "loved by all" and had "the heart of a lion". The 18-year-old died after falling ill at the festival.


By Bardia Nezhati, PE, PTOE
Intelligent mobility is a rapidly growing trend in urbanized areas to connect people, services and communities through the power of technology. It involves reimagining infrastructure-heavy approaches across all transportation modes and enabling the power of data and analytics, advanced technologies, and artificial intelligence. It has the potential to transform the way we move people and goods while saving lives, improving mobility, promoting su... (more)
On December 11, 2018 industry leaders from the public and private sector gathered in Seattle to discuss topics such as Autonomous and Connected Vehicles, Smart Cities, Utilities of the Future and what it all means for the future of our industry.
Here are the 4 Key Takeways from the summit.
1. Our world is rapidly changing and we need to change with it.
“Historical boundaries are disappearing, and better-connected and community-centered aspirations are driving us to seek new ways of living and working.” - Eleanor Allen, PE, CEO at Water for People
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“An angel has no memory.”
“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been.”
“All of us are more than fed up with mediocrity, hypocrisy, lesser-evil, trickle-down, less-than-perfect settling…”
It is time to stand up for the people: the Standing Rock Sioux
This assault on native American tribes is illegal, immoral and an abomination. This is not who we are. Resist!
Common sense an ability to perceive, understand, and judge things shared by nearly all people without need for debate.
“Fracking and wars for extraction, exploitation and extortion are poisoning our water, polluting our air and crippling the planet. The seas still rise…”
As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off in a series of debates in one of the most polarized U.S. elections to date, Democracy Now! has broken the sound barrier by expanding the debate—including major third party candidates shut out by the corporate-sponsored Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).
“Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.”
― H.G. Wells
“The debates will make it clear that securing the peace is victory and surrendering to eight more years of wars for the corporate bottom line is a recipe for disaster.”
“After years 36 years of aggression, spending trillions, killing millions, creating more enemies and making us less safe… everyday people in America have failing schools, decreased incomes, jobs shipped overseas, deteriorating infrastructure, and crippled human services. And we are understood to be the primary exporter of munitions and terror on the planet.”


ADELANTO, Calif. – The US 395 widening project is finally set to begin, with the groundbreaking celebration taking place this week.
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, officials from the City of Victorville, City of Adelanto, and San Bernardino County, were attendance to celebrate the groundbreaking of the widening project. Victorville’s Mayor Garcia, Council Member Debra Jones, Supervisor Lovingood, Adelanto Mayor Gabriel Reyes, President of SBCTA and director of Caltrans. In addition, Cadets from Victor Valley High School were in attendance and the Riverside Prep Band played National Anthem.
The project is set to widen the two lanes from Palmdale Road to Chamberlaine Way to four lanes. This project will help the flow of traffic for those who use US 395 as part of their commute or those who will be supporting the shopping center that will be from the area of Mojave Drive, to Seneca Drive.
“US 395 is a heavily traveled corridor, and we hope this will help improve safety and quality of life for our community,” Victorville officials said. Commuters are concerned about upcoming delays due to the project after dealing with the 4-month closure of Mojave Drive at US 395.
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YouTuber Jackie Aina was under fire last week for using a slogan associated with #EndSARS, the Nigerian movement against police brutality, for one of her new candles.
The app is like TikTok but entirely dedicated to beauty and commerce.
Some of Jess Hunt’s 1.5 million followers accused the British model of Photoshop.
The millennial is dishing all the hot celebrity gossip on social media.
These five influencers believe beauty should be diverse, inclusive and authentic.
Beauty YouTuber Jaclyn Hill has found herself in hot water once again.
Jeffree Star is a controversial makeup guru with an equally dramatic dating life.
Maryam Maquillage’s makeup reviews are for educating her hundreds of thousands of followers.
The 22-year-old beauty influencer has snagged his own MTV series.
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I've been getting into canning a lot lately and there have been awesome sales on fruit as well. I've been trying to figure out what the difference is between a fruit butter, conserve, jam, jelly, etc. In case you were wondering here are the differences.
Fruit butter is made by cooking fruit pulp and sugar to a thick consistency that will spread easily.
Conserves are jam-like products made with a combination of two or more fruits, nuts, and raisins.
Jams are made by cooking crushed or chopped fruits with sugar. Jam can be made of one fruit or a combination of fruits, they do not hold the shape of the jar.
Juice strained from fruit is used to make jelly. It holds its shape when removed from the jar but can be spread easily.
Marmalade is a soft jelly containing small pieces of fruit and peel evenly suspended int he transparent jelly.
Fruit is preserved with sugar so it retains its shape, is transparent, shiny, tender and plump. The texture can vary from the thickness of honey to that of a soft jelly. A true preserve does not hold its shape when spooned from the jar.

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Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Vale SA said it expects valemaxes, the world’s biggest iron-ore carriers, to eventually be allowed into ports in China, the biggest user of the commodity.
Vale Brasil, the first such vessel Rio de Janeiro-based Vale had built, was diverted to Italy in June on its maiden voyage to China. Neither that ship nor four more completed since then have called at Chinese ports, vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show. The world’s biggest iron-ore producer is spending at least $8.1 billion on a fleet of 35 carriers, some of which are being built in China.
“We talk with a lot of different ports in China, so we are confident that sooner or later we are going to sort it out,” Chief Financial Officer Tito Martins said in an interview in New York. “We are optimists. We don’t see an issue.”
Vale sold about 45 percent of its iron ore to China in the third quarter and wants to control shipments through its own fleet. The China Shipowners Association, whose members control about 80 percent of the nation’s shipping capacity, advised companies not use the vessels, according to Executive Vice Chairman Zhang Shouguo. The additional capacity is exacerbating the slump in charter rates, Zhang said.
Valemaxes, able to haul about 400,000 metric tons of cargo, are more than twice the size of capesizes, which carry about 90 percent of the world’s seaborne iron ore. Rates for capesizes averaged $14,475 a day this year, which would mark the lowest annual average since 2002, according to data from the Baltic Exchange in London.
Vale’s fleet-expansion plan includes buying 19 very large ore carriers for $2.3 billion, with 12 built in China, and leasing another eight from Seoul-based STX Pan Ocean Co. under a 25-year, $5.8 billion contract.
The Brazilian company received no “official position” from China on the valemaxes, Martins said.
About 35 percent of Vale’s iron ore is now sold at prices that include freight costs, while no accords were concluded on that basis in 2008, Jose Carlos Martins, executive director of iron ore and strategy, told investors in New York on Nov. 28.
Vale owns 30 percent of its current fleet of about 100 dry-bulk vessels, hires 40 percent under long-duration contracts and books the remainder on the spot market, he said. Three ports in China -- Dalian, Dongjiakou and Majishan -- are large enough to receive the valemaxes, the company said in June.
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Kingspan Insulation has released the first document in its new technical guidance series, which has been developed to provide standard details for applications of its Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board.
Offering a low thermal conductivity of 0.018 W/m.K, the Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board has been developed to deliver low U-values as part of a standard cavity wall construction.
The board benefits from an impermeable polypropylene fleece outer facing, which ensures its can be installed with an air gap of 10mm. It is available in a variety of thicknesses.
Kingspan Insulation’s new technical guidance series has been developed to provide clear details for installing the Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board in different wall junctions. The first release deals with applications of its 90mm board within a 100mm wall cavity.
The document offers a number of solutions, which have been calculated by BRE IP 1/06 and BR 497 compliant engineers to improve on the approved detail values, within the table K1 of SAP 2012. The solutions are suitable for use within SAP and SBEM calculations for building CO2 emissions.
Psi-values are provided for each detail, along with a U-value range and temperature factors for different internal blockwork thermal conductivities. A process sequence for both thermal performance and airtightness is also incorporated.
Variants are included for junctions around windows and doors, covering a 30mm overlap between the cavity and window frame, and a full overlap between the frame and the cavity.
The details document can be downloaded via the Kingspan Insulation website
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“‘We’ve never seen anything like Putin’s tax on both food and gas,” President Biden blathered yesterday after another disastrous report on soaring inflation. But almost nobody outside the Beltway believes that Putin is to blame for the ravaging of American consumers. The inflation rate has increased sixfold since Biden took office and it was soaring before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Federal data released yesterday obliterated Team Biden’s talking points about “transitory” or declining inflation. Inflation is now officially at a pace of 8.6% per year — the highest rate in more than 40 years. The price of food is up more than 10% over the past year and the price of gasoline is through the roof.
Bidenflation has slashed the average worker’s pay by 3% in the past year and much worse hits could be coming. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) noted, “Joe Biden promised $2,000 stimulus checks but gave Americans $5,000 per year inflation instead.”
In a speech Friday, Biden boasted that the economic recovery “is strong as can be but for inflation, but for gas and food.” Oh, only those things? Besides that, how’d you like the play, Mrs. Lincoln?
Consumer sentiment on the economy collapsed in May to the lowest levels on record, a much sharper fall than experts forecast. On top of soaring prices, consumers are getting hammered by shortages of everything from infant formula to tampons (and it’s not really comedian Amy Schumer’s fault).
Is the economic meltdown here? The Dow Jones average fell almost 900 points on Friday. Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett announced, “We’re in technical recession but just don’t realize it.”
Luckily, Joe Biden is doing great — at least according to himself. Biden told Californians that because his infrastructure bill had a provision that might eventually lower the cost of Internet service in some markets, citizens are better off even though “you’re paying an extra more than $30 a month for your gas, but that still increases the money out of pocket — decreases the amount you have to put out.”
The White House transcript did not include any annotations explaining Biden’s logic or grammar. Most consumers would feel like they won the lottery if their gasoline bill had only jumped $30.
Biden concluded his speech yesterday by proclaiming: “I am so sick and tired of trickle-down economics. It does not work.” Democrats coined that phrase to denigrate Ronald Reagan-era policies that slashed inflation and renewed prosperity. Reagan became beloved in part because he ended the 1970s stagflation that seemed like the death of the American Dream.
In contrast, Biden is still pushing for trillions of dollars of new “Build Back Better” spending programs, including an array of handouts to vastly increase the number of government dependents. Guess what? It. Does. Not. Work. Biden will not be able to fix inflation this way or improve his poll numbers. But other than that, it’s going great!


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Today’s curated stories feature some of the biggest names in various industries utilizing the power of Web3 technology. Established entities such as Fidelity, MasterCard, Orveon Global, Sony, and the United Talent Agency, all made significant moves in the space.
Moreover, NFTs and the metaverse are displaying strength once again with updates from projects such as DayAway, Miidas, Moonbirds, SuperRare, and y00ts, among others.
Lastly, Web3 games continue to breathe life into the blockchain with updates from titles such Crabada, Guild of Guardians, and the Paul George-support Rumble Kong League. Joining our roundup as well are Altura, Immutable, OpenAI, TON Foundation, Wemade, and many more.
Here are the stories that shape Web3.
- Tech giant Sony, in partnership with Manchester City, unveiled a preview of an upcoming metaverse experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. In essence, the “proof of concept (PoC) project allows participants to engage in activities inside a virtual version of the club’s Etihad Stadium, with the use of avatars and 3D images, among others (BS).
- Recently, internet entrepreneur Kevin Rose announced that Bluechip NFT collection Moonbirds has signed with Hollywood talent agents the United Talent Agency (UTA). The co-founder of Proof collective stated that the new signing will focus on “partnerships that extend Moonbirds far beyond our existing Web3 audience,” while pursuing goals of” transforming Moonbirds into a global brand” (TW).
- In an interview, seven-time NBA all-star Paul George talked about his partnership with upcoming collectible sports game Rumble Kong League. The Los Angeles Clippers forward said that he joined the project because he loves “being part of the RKL community.” Moreover, George also highlighted the impact of the collaboration to his charitable organization the Paul George Foundation (BR).
- NFT collection DeGods and y00ts’ parent company DeLabs is the recipient of a $3 million grant to migrate profile picture (PFP) NFT collection y00ts to Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) scaling solution the Polygon blockchain. The team aims to utilize the capital to hire additional manpower, as well as launch a crypto incubator to support its NFT ecosystem (DC).
- Financial services corporation MasterCard has unveiled the Mastercard Artist Accelerator program, a Web3 initiative that aims to empower DJs and musicians. The payment company has enlisted Polygon to power its blockchain-based offerings. Essentially, the project will grant artists access to “special events, music releases,” as well as a curriculum that will help them in building their brand using Web3 experiences (CNF).
- Action fantasy role-playing game (RPG) Guild of Guardians (GOG) announced a ‘Trustpad’ airdrop campaign. The promo gave away $5,000 in $GOG tokens. According to the team, the initiative is a part of their marketing strategy to promote the game to the public. Entities that sponsored the giveaway include Trustpad, CoinGecko, and CoinMarketCap (TW).
- Play-to-earn (P2E) autobattler game Crabada kicked off week 28 of its Arena Challenge. The tournament will have a lowered cap of 80. In addition, Arena Tickets will be refilled every 2 hours instead of 4 hours. Furthermore, this week’s edition also includes updates to the game’s Formation Advantage, Arena Point (AP) tiers, Rewards, etc. (M).
- Binance Smart Chain-based gaming NFT platform Altura has announced a new partnership with Arcade, an interoperable virtual world that “brings Web3 together.” To carry on the momentum of NFT game Mutants Return, Arcade will utilize Altura’s Unity software development kit (SDK) to build their upcoming projects (TW).
- Web3 tech company Immutable chief technology officer (CTO) Alex Connelly spoke about his artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory OpenAI. Basically, the team’s goal is to build applications that can assist developers in producing better art and storytelling. One of the latest apps in OpenAI’s portfolio is ChatGP (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer). The product is an AI-automated software that can create blogs, music, trading bots, and many more (CT).
- South Korean video game developer Wemade has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with blockchain auditing and security platform CertiK. As a result, the two entities will establish a long-term security partnership and launch a joint marketing campaign. Furthermore, CertiK will utilize its expertise to fortify and improve Wemade’s WEMIX 3.0 ecosystem (PRN).
- Miidas NFT, a multichain platform for digital and real-world assets, has completed the Y2023 NFT Collection Airdrop. Apparently, 13,000 wallets were included on the list of participants. “All NFTs have been distributed successfully, you may view at ‘My Collected NFT’ section,” the team Tweeted (BSCN).
- NFT marketplace SuperRare CEO John Crain announced that the company is cutting 30% of its staff. In a statement, Crain explained that the sudden growth during the bull run became unsustainable and created redundancies in the workforce. However, the SuperRare founder remains optimistic, citing the coming innovations to Web3 and other related technologies (TC).
- Martha Waslen, founder of luxury hotel booking platform DayAway, is minting her Founder’s Key membership NFTs on OpenSea this month. With a limited supply of 500, the digital assets will grant holders access to the portal’s daycation experiences. Moreover, Founder’s Key owners will also enjoy perks such as VIP access to private events and priority lists, as well as other activities in the metaverse (CNAL).
Into the Metaverse
- Cosmetic brand collective Orveon Global is one of the names in the beauty industry that has started exploring the metaverse. The company behind BareMinerals, Laura Mercier, and Buxom, has employed virtual try-on (VTO) technology across all of its websites. “Beauty has been the frontrunner in the digital space,” Orveon Global chief digital officer Salima Popatia said (AD).
- AR Rahman, a prominent Indian music composer celebrated his 56th birthday with the launch of his metaverse platform “Katraar.” The Oscar-winning record producer is best-known for his works in Indian Cinema. Rahman aims to create a platform for the next generation of musicians in the country (CG).
- Financial services corporation Fidelity Investments has filed three trademarks for Web3-focused products including metaverse-related offerings. The investment company’s filings covers projects such as virtual real estate, cryptocurrency trading, and NFT platforms, among others (ZC).
Around the Blockchain
- Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain protocol TON’s creators TON Foundation has announced plans to launch a data storage ecosystem called TON Storage. Essentially, the project will allow users to exchange files while rewarding node operators with financial incentives for hosting data (CD).
- The Digital Currency Group (DCG), the owners of cryptocurrency lending firm Genesis, is allegedly facing investigations from New York Federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Reports state that authorities have already requested the company to provide documents as part of the probe on their internal transfers through Genesis (DC).
- Following the completion of CBDC tests in December 2022, the Central Bank Turkey (CBRT) is now planning to employ blockchain technology for public online services. In a recent press release, CBRT announced the successful execution of “the first payment transactions on the Digital Turkish Lira Network” (BC).
Web3 Content Creators
- Brycent: Twitch streamer Brycent recently shared an intriguing NFT project called Impostors. In his post, the well-loved Web3 content creator also thanked crypto YouTuber and Neo Tokyo NFT collection founder EllioTrades for “sharing the @Play Impostors love.” Basically, Impostors is an upcoming Ethereum-based NFT game that combines action and survival elements.
- Cagy: Web3 gaming YouTuber Cagy shared his thoughts on the importance of money and how it can “enhance your life.” He also gave out tips on how to earn from the space, which requires understanding for collectibles. Additionally, Cagy reminded collectors of the risk of “getting attached” to an asset and “never flipping them.”
- CryptoStache: Blockchain gaming personality CryptoStache was all praises for vertical extraction shooter (VES) Deadrop. The Web3 specialist even said that he is convinced “Deadrop be so much better than Call of Duty.” Although beating a long-established title can seem far-fetched, the Dr Disrespect project definitely brings a great deal of promise.
- Hustle: Crypto Banter and Hustlepedia host Hustle announced a new roundtable style show with “some absolute brilliant minds in the space.” SteadyStack Titans NFT founders Ready Player H (RPH) and Zan (zanshake) will join Hustle in the upcoming podcast. Fans can catch the show live on blockchain-dedicated YouTube channel Crypto Banter.
- Spike: Esports player and Web3 content creator Spike shared a “first look” video wherein he gave a sneak peek into upcoming sci-fi game Star Atlas’ “R2 demo.” Spike conducted a hovercraft speed run through an asteroid belt, which showed snippets of the space-themed project’s gameplay. Moreover, Spike also reminded viewers to “stay tuned for the full YT video and an early access giveaway.”


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Antoine Griezmann ended a five-match scoreless streak in La Liga as Barcelona survived a second-half fightback to claim a 2-1 victory over third-placed Getafe.
Needing a win to put themselves level on points with table-toppers Real Madrid, Quique Setien's side started sluggishly on Saturday and would have gone behind if not for VAR.
Barca made their good fortune count, though, Lionel Messi - on his 350th official appearance at Camp Nou - setting up Griezmann to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.
Sergi Roberto doubled Barca's tally before half-time, but Barca-linked Angel Rodriguez set up a grandstand finish, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen just managing to deny Getafe an equaliser as the champions held on.
Jordi Alba succumbed to a right adductor injury in the 22nd minute, with Junior Firpo introduced, and things looked to have got worse for the hosts when Allan Nyom tucked home from a corner, only for the goal to be ruled out by VAR for a foul on Samuel Umtiti.
Marc Cucurella was inches away from putting his parent club behind moments later, yet it was Barca who broke the deadlock when Messi fed a wonderful, disguised pass through to Griezmann, who finished with a sublime flick over David Soria.
It was 2-0 six minutes later - Roberto sending a first-time finish into the bottom-right corner at the culmination of a slick move, and only a fine save from Soria prevented Messi adding a third before half-time.
Angel was brought on shortly after the restart and the change had the desired impact when he volleyed in from the edge of the box.
Ter Stegen denied Jaime Mata a tap-in with 18 minutes remaining and, though Griezmann squandered two great chances, Barca ultimately made their goalkeeper's save count as they claimed the points.
What does it mean? All level at the top
With Madrid not in action until Sunday, Barca are - temporarily at least - level on points with Los Blancos at the top. The rivals go head-to-head at the start of March, in what looks set to be a pivotal clash in the title race.
Angel makes his mark at Camp Nou
Barca seem set to be given dispensation to sign a forward due to the season-ending injury suffered by Ousmane Dembele and Angel is one of the players reportedly high on their list.
If he is indeed to wind up as a Barca player in the coming weeks, the 32-year-old did his chances no harm with an exquisite finish - his 10th league goal of the season.
More injury woe for Alba
It has been an injury hit campaign for Barca full-back Alba and his frustrations continued when he hobbled off midway through the first half and he could well now be a doubt for the Champions League encounter with Napoli on February 25, as well as a crucial Clasico on March 1.
Key Opta facts
- Antoine Griezmann has been involved in seven goals in his last eight LaLiga games against Getafe (four goals and three assists).
- Lionel Messi has now failed to score in his last four league games, his worst streak since January 2014 (8 games).
- Camp Nou is the venue where Getafe have played the most LaLiga games without winning (D4 L11).
- Quique Setien has won for the sixth time in all competitions as Barcelona boss (L2), with five of those triumphs coming by a solitary goal.
- Jose Bordalas has failed to win any of his eight games against Barcelona in all competitions (D2 L6), including losing the last four in a row.
Barca are at home again in their next league fixture, against Eibar, while Getafe face Ajax in the Europa League on Thursday.


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PORT-AU-PRINCE – The Prime Minister of Haiti has reportedly been ousted from the position after only six months in the job.
Haiti's Chamber of Deputies voted Monday to censure Prime Minister Jean-Henry Ceant, Yahoo reports.
An overwhelming 93 of 103 lawmakers voted in favor of removing Ceant, who has been accused of failing to do anything to improve the living conditions of Haitians.
Since taking office, Ceant has been the target of protests across the country.
A new prime minister is expected to be named soon.


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You may have heard or read this before, but varicose and spider veins aren’t signs of aging. Sure, it’s more common among the aging population, BUT the biggest culprit of these enlarged veins is pressure on your legs.
There are several things that can contribute to that. It can be your activity (prolonged sitting or standing), obesity, pregnancy, and even the type of shoes you’re wearing. Your shoes could have an impact on your likelihood of developing varicose veins.
How your shoes can affect your vein health
The shoes you wear affect how well your body can pump blood from the lower extremities back to your heart. High-heeled shoes are the worst as they can impede the pumping action of your leg muscles and consequently, raise the venous pressure in the lower legs.
It’s not just about the height of the shoes that matter; fitting matters as well. Ill-fitting, too-tight shoes can pose a number of foot issues that can reduce the efficiency of the leg muscles to pump blood.
Choosing the right pair
Whether you’re trying to reduce your risk or keep your varicose veins from getting worse, a pair of low or no-heeled shoes are best for you!
With low heel shoes, your calf muscles can work more efficiently, which in turn can promote better blood flow in your lower extremities.
It’s also important to choose shoes that provide good support for your feet. Low heel shoes that don’t provide good support can be remedied by fitting them with orthotic soles.
Your choice of shoes can matter when it comes to vein health. However, you should also know that wearing the right pair won’t make your existing varicose veins go away. The only way to get rid of them is through a vein treatment like the ones available at Premier Surgical Vein and Vascular Center in Knoxville.
Premier has the largest team in the region of board-certified vascular surgeons and vein specialists who can access your condition and recommend the most suitable treatment option for you. For an appointment, please call Premier Vascular and Vein Center at (865) 306-5775 or visit https://www.premiervascularveincenter.com/book-online/.

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4:05 P.M. (Starz Cinema) COFFEE AND CIGARETTES (2004) Jim Jarmusch spent 17 years tapping into the vices of celebrities — sometimes playing themselves, sometimes not — in this anthology of conversations, ideas and insights starring Bill Murray, the Wu-Tang Clan, Cate Blanchett, Steve Buscemi, Jack and Meg White, Steven Wright, Roberto Benigni, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Steve Coogan and Alfred Molina. Some vignettes are merely anecdotal; others are tangles of passive aggression, racial hostility or repellent one-upmanship. “Under the influence of nicotine and caffeine, and with too much time on their hands, people have a way of getting on one another’s nerves,” A. O. Scott wrote in The Times.
8 P.M. (Fox) GRANDFATHERED Jimmy raises children’s birthday bashes to the next level by bringing in Criss Angel and Richie Sambora to help the 2-year-old Edie celebrate hers. In “The Grinder,” at 8:30, Stewart and Deb wonder if they’ve become friend magnets because everyone wants to meet Dean. And in “Scream Queens,” at 9, the Kappas decide to hold a killer slumber party.
8:30 P.M. (Esquire) WALL STREET (1987) What’s in a name? Michael Douglas plays Gordon Gekko, Oliver Stone’s reptilian corporate raider, and Charlie Sheen is the young stockbroker willing to do anything to make it to the top. Gekko is “ruthless, ironic and, under the circumstances, completely practical, and Mr. Douglas, in the funniest, canniest performance of his career, plays him with the wit and charm of Old Scratch wearing an Italian-designer wardrobe,” Vincent Canby wrote in The Times.
9 P.M. (CW) iZOMBIE Liv swills pinot grigio and consumes fashion after eating the brains of a trophy wife pushed to her death from the balcony of her dream home by a hit man.
9 P.M. (Discovery Life) BEN CARSON: THE LOST TAPES Before he was a Republican presidential candidate, Ben Carson was the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore from 1984 to 2013, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008 by President George W. Bush. This special looks at some of his noteworthy surgeries, including the separation of conjoined twins.
9 P.M. (BET) BEING MARY JANE Gabrielle Union returns as the Atlanta news anchor Mary Jane Paul, who begins a third season recovering from the car crash she had after learning that her lover, David, and her best friend, Lisa, had been having a relationship behind her back. Meanwhile, her on-air replacement has been generating a loud buzz. (Image: Ms. Union)
10 P.M. (Spike) SWEAT INC. The fitness guru Jillian Michaels — or, as she calls herself, America’s toughest trainer, guaranteed to provoke tears — looks for the next big thing in the exercise industry, with the winner receiving $100,000, a feature in Women’s Health magazine and the chance to place a program in Retro Fitness locations around the country.
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TRAINWRECK (2015) A men’s magazine writer taught from childhood that monogamy isn’t realistic — her dad says so — ponders giving up her commitment-free existence when she falls for the sports doctor she’s profiling in this comedy from Judd Apatow, written by and starring the inimitable Amy Schumer. Bill Hader plays the object of her affection; Tilda Swinton is her editor at S’Nuff. With Ms. Schumer subdued into a more vanilla version of the flawed women she skewers in her Comedy Central series, this film may not approach the radicalness of her best work. But she’s “my kind of superhero — she stops haters dead,” Manohla Dargis wrote in The New York Times. And she’s at her strongest when she insists, Ms. Dargis writes, “that women aren’t distressed damsels but — as they toddle, walk and race in the highest of heels, the tightest of skirts, the sexiest, mightiest of poses — the absolute agents of their lives and desires.” (amazon.com, iTunes) (Image: Ms. Schumer and Mr. Hader)


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But, in Indiana, eight nonprofit nursing homes have reported getting one star for staffing even though they have some of the highest staffing levels in the state, said Jim Leich, president and chief executive officer of the Indiana Association of Homes for the Aging.
The Jennings Center for Older Adults in Garfield Heights, Ohio, got four stars for its nursing home, said Martha Kutik, the center's president and CEO. Still, she's worried that the rating system relies on surveys that measure cracks in the ceiling but not patient and family satisfaction.
"Any system that's going to measure quality for consumers should keep satisfaction high on the list," Kutik said.
Weems acknowledged that satisfaction levels are an important criteria.
"That's something we would like to do in the future," Weems said.
CMS used three year's worth of inspections to rate nursing homes based on an annual survey designed to measure how well homes protect the health and safety of their residents. The measurement for staffing reports the number of hours of nursing and other staff dedicated per patient each day. The measurement for quality looks at 10 areas, including the percent of patients with bed sores after their first 90 days in the nursing home and the number of residents whose mobility worsened after admission.
States with the highest percentage of nursing homes with a one-star ranking were: Louisiana, 39.6 percent; Georgia, 32.4 percent; Virginia, 32.4 percent; and Tennessee, 30.9 percent.
States with the highest percentage of homes with five stars were: Delaware, 30.2 percent; Alaska, 26.7 percent; New Hampshire, 24.4 percent; and Hawaii, 23.9 percent.
Industry officials said surveys conducted in some states are stricter than others, so they cautioned against using the new ratings to conclude that one state's nursing homes were better than another's.
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This is an incredible opportunity for 24 people to enjoy an intimate concert with Branden & James hosted in a beautiful Santa Fe home. Includes appetizers and wine. Concert to take place on May 30th or 31st, to be determined by Branden & James.
BRANDEN & JAMES, “a powerhouse cello and vocal duo” (The Fight Magazine, Los Angeles), brings the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden’s emotional and powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. “…the always supportive, sometimes haunting power of the cello accompanying Branden’s voice solidifies the classical sound, adds new depth to the popular, and allows the audience to just sit back and take it in…so movingly, that you may forget to breathe!” says Paul Lisnek – Host of Broadway in Chicago Backstage.
The energy and fervor behind their music has a story to tell of their unique pairing. Branden had a successful career on stage and in recording prior to his meeting the Australian cellist, James. Some of Branden’s accolades include finishing as a finalist on season 8 of America’s Got Talent, appearances at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Los Angeles Opera, two world tours with the renowned Twelve Tenors and two solo releases worldwide. James brought to the mix his own share of musical accomplishments, accompanying Olivia Newton John, Idina Menzel and Bernadette Peters in multiple concerts. He initially came on board to music direct one of many charity concerts in which Branden was performing, and their connection was so immense they began to play together regularly.
Since forming as a duo, they have shared the stage with legends such as Sarah Maclachlan, Rita Moreno, Sally Struthers and Loretta Divine. They recently debuted at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City to critical acclaim. They regularly entertain for Princess, Oceania, Azamara, Seabourne, Regent and Silverseas. In 2019 they will make their debuts at The Savannah Center in Florida, Feinstein’s at The Nikko in San Francisco and The Lensic Center for the Performing Arts in Santa Fe, NM.
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Cotton growers now have access to a leading foliar fungicide to control key diseases and boost plant health with the Environmental Protection Agency registration of Headline fungicide from BASF.
Noting that cotton is a significant crop in American agriculture, BASF market manager Jerry Minore said, “We're pleased to be introducing an innovation to the cotton market. This registration significantly strengthens the portfolio of solutions BASF offers to cotton growers.
“Growers can now rely on Headline, in addition to Pentia plant regulator and Prowl H2O herbicide from BASF, to get the most out of every cotton acre.”
One of the key advantages of a foliar application of Headline in cotton is the protection it provides against diseases so cotton plants are not stressed during the peak production period.
“This improves plant health at the most critical time in the cotton plant's growth stage which helps deliver improved yield potential,” said Scott Asher, BASF technical services manager.
“Many successful growers have counted on Headline fungicide in their corn and soybean acres for the past few years to control diseases and improve yield potential,” said Asher. “We anticipate growers will welcome this Headline registration in cotton.”
Since the application timing for Headline will be similar to the timing for an insecticide and/or Pentia spray, Asher said Headline could be tank-mixed with these products to make applications more efficient across the cotton fields. Headline may be applied by ground sprayer, aerial equipment or through sprinkler irrigation systems.
Target cotton diseases indicated on the label include foliar and boll rot diseases, such as Alternaria leaf spot, anthracnose, Ascochyta blight, Cercospora blight and leaf spot, Diplodia boll rot, hard lock, Phoma blight, rust and Stemphyllium leaf spot. Seedling diseases Rhizoctonia and Pythium are also on the label with the recommendation of an in-furrow application.
For more information about Headline fungicide and other BASF crop protection products, visit www.agproducts.basf.com.


Yoshi and Kiyo both entered in this years Catalina Grand prix (2010). Both entered in the lightweight vintage class, and Kiyo took 1st place!!
Here's a little history on the bikes :
1964 TD1 motor
YDS2M chasis ( steering raked 3 degrees)
Catalina works racer replica
1956 Triumph T20 Tiger cub
head modified, bigger port, bigger head. Original racing piston. High cam shaft (original)
650 front end
Bud Ekins raced the same Triumph in the 50s. (same model)
The Yamaha first appeared in 1958 at the Catalina Grand Prix being ridden by Fumio Itoh. He took 6th even though he fell twice. It was also being ridden by Roxy Rockwood.
Here are some photos of the race, bikes and track:


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Ridin' Around Campus In Style
Photo and Story by Isaura Aceves
There are many ways to get by on campus: bikes, skateboards, scooters and even roller skates. These days, it is guaranteed you’ll see the Cal State Rollers skating to class in four-wheel skates. The co-ed roller skating club here on campus started in the spring of 2016 and welcomes anyone who’s interested in skating, no experience necessary.
Founder and president Kitanna Somera, skating name Killa, started the club after looking for a group where she could skate and learn from others and coming up with nothing.
Victoria Hurtado-Angulo, skating name Slic Vic, joined the club one year ago and really enjoys that the club allows her to interact with other experienced skaters. “As soon I joined the club, I already knew I’d fit in because there’s just a variety of people with different experience with roller skating,” she says.
Then there’s the fashion element, which on the Cal State Rollers, varies from a vintage look to a more practical, sporty look. “I was always told when you [skate] you have to dress up racy because roller skating by itself is flashy,” Slic Vic says. “You have to have a flow with the whole outfit.”
But there is no right or wrong in roller skating fashion. For some, it’s just what they feel comfortable with. It can also be an opportunity to dress up and express themselves when they usually can’t without the skates.


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This is it… in all its glory. The TransAmerica trail spans coast to coast, from Astoria or Florence, Oregon (alternate starting points) to Yorktown, Virginia. Despite stories of the nasty headwinds traveling west to east, we will be starting our trip in Yorktown. We’ll be a bit closer to home once we finish and we’d also like to spend some time in the Pacific Northwest. The trail goes mostly through small towns, some amazing parks like the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and the highest point will be in Colorado, at Hoosier Pass.
Y’all are probably thinking that sounds wonderful, but also that we’re probably crazy. We really aren’t! Or maybe we are, who knows? What we do know is that many people have completed this trail and have been doing so for years. It’s only an unrealistic undertaking if you don’t set out to do it. That said, we’ve done nothing like this before and we recognize we’re putting our bodies and mental fortitude to the test. And that’s the reward! Yes, we’ll get to travel throughout the country in a self-efficient manner and cross out this major achievement from the list of things we hope to accomplish. But it will take much effort, resilience, and endurance–both mental and physical.
When we start this tour, Austin and I would have just graduated with our Master’s degrees, so this trip is doubling as a graduation gift to ourselves. Austin tabled grad school for six years and I had plans of going to law school after undergrad. We are so pleased that things have panned out differently than expected, but we’re also reminded that we cannot allow the illusion of control paralyze us from achieving the things we want to do.
As a woman, and especially as an AfroLatina woman, I would have never expected to discover cycling or that I could cycle. Moving to Colorado has introduced me to a lifestyle I didn’t know was for me but was exactly what I needed and to some extent, yearned for (I say this understanding that not everyone in Colorado has access to this “lifestyle”). I’ve been introduced to new things, like rock climbing, but have also gained better access to do the things I was already interested in. I’m so grateful to be here, at this moment, with Austin. And just as I moved here unexpectedly and couldn’t be happier, I hope to feel the same about our tour.
I won’t pretend that I don’t have any worries or fears. On the contrary, I am especially worried that one of those stray dogs will attack me in Kentucky and that’ll be the end of me. But that’s a part of it. When I’ve brought my reservations up to Austin, he’s reminded me that as careful as I want to be, pulling over any time I see a semi in the distance, we can’t incapacitate ourselves with caution either. We are wary of the dangers, but we also know that certain things will just simply be out of our control. We are focusing on the end goal and not on the things that may very well never happen (thanks for the enlightenment, Jason Mraz).
We’ve done a couple of long rides together to prep, and we both commute to work on our bikes. But I, more so than Austin, am definitely less than fit for the hill climbs that await. Thankfully, Austin had Sinister (my bike) serviced and added a granny gear which will help a bit with uphills. With all that I’ve read, I am ~mostly~ convinced by the anecdotal evidence that confirms that the best way to prepare for a bike tour is to do one. So that’s what we’ll do! Here’s to taking on the challenge, and having the most incredible summer.
What will YOU set out to do this summer?! Let us know in the comments!
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The timeless architecture of 802 Delaware Avenue arrived on the Wilmington skyline in 1986. A 250,000 SF, 14 story Class A Office Building envisioned for Chase Manhattan Bank is one of two buildings designed by Tevebaugh for developer Delle Donne and Associates for the benefit of Chase Manhattan Bank. At the original time of construction, the Bank’s operations and fitout includes a computer operations center, executive suites, a 280 seat, full-service food facilities, and a garden courtyard cafe.
Additionally, the first five floors of the building seamlessly integrate a 500-vehicle parking garage within the architecture.
The building has maintained its prominence in Wilmington over the course of 35+ years, providing Class-A space for subsequent tenants ING Direct and Capital One.
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
This is the story of Susie Salmon. When the story opens she is already in "heaven" telling the reader her story.
Susie was viciously raped and murdered by her neighbor Mr. Harvey. The details of that crime are in the first few pages of this novel. The rest of the story is Susie's account of how her family and friends cope with her death. Also about how she herself copes with her death. Susie is in what she calls "my heaven".
It was a struggle for me to get through this book. Since the movie came out a lot of the students at work are asking for this book. I do not think it is appropriate for the middle school age student. The rape and murder scene is pretty graphic. There are other references to sex throughout the story. Not a story for me, but others may find it to their liking.

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Adelaide director Mark Ricciuto says that the public will never get a “blow-by-blow” account of the infamous Crows pre-season camp.
Speaking on his breakfast show on Triple M Adelaide, Roo & Ditts For Breakfast, Ricciuto said that journalists looking to get to the bottom of the camp won’t get the full details.
“I think people like Kane Cornes and Damian Barrett… they want a blow-by-blow account of what happened on the camp, and they’re not gonna get that,” Roo said.
“The fact that players haven’t come out and slammed it proves that… there’s nothing to slam!”
“They think there is but there’s not.”
Roo’s comments came as part of a broader conversation about the Crows’ pre-season camp.
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Friday 02 October 2009
This week, chat show star David Letterman shocked his audience when he revealed he had slept with female employees, and as a result had been blackmailed for 2 million dollars.
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Many of us may agree with Richard Grant in his lack of interest in "sports, celebrities, electronic gadgets, the chatter of the culture", but few would go for his chosen alternative of a spell in Mexico's drug-infested Sierra Madre range, described by one visitor as "a fucking Wild West... right on America's back doorstep".
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Being constantly in the public eye makes celebrities an attractive target for burglars and muggers.
Friday 05 June 2009
Debate is swirling over the endangered bluefin. Nobu, the Japanese restaurant chain, has angered its celebrity customers by keeping it on the menu.
The Life Browser: On The Celeb Trail
Tuesday 04 November 2008
Not content to sit back and let Obama make history on his own; the ‘slebs are still on the campaign trail offering encouragement and endorsements galore.
Saturday 23 August 2008
In "Spare me the lectures from celebs" (18 August), Tanya Gold said: "The Carbon Trust pointed out that Travolta's carbon footprint is 100 times that of the average Briton." In fact, we had used Carbon Trust figures for the "average Briton" but The Carbon Trust works with organisations to reduce emissions and develop commercial low-carbon technologies and does not comment on an individual's footprint.
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Ukip supporters are 55 or older, white and socially conservative, finds British Social Attitudes Report
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Super Peg World
Super Peg World is the Puzzle game by Spaecware for Android. It combines the elements of Casual, Arcade, Puzzle, and supports Single-player mode. The gameplay is straightforward, in which you have to hit all colored balls before your canon goes empty.
To get the highest scores, you’ll have to use your wits, gather power-ups, discover spectacular moves, items, and learn unique shots to clear the level within moves and time. The objective is to hit all red pegs using cannonball and uses a catcher to save you some balls. It has similar gameplay to Peggle that you must enjoy.
There is a series of multiple levels, and each level consists of numerous pegs positioned at the center of the screen. To unlock further levels, you have to collect enough items, points, and power-ups. You’ll be rewarded with three stars if you complete your task within time. With detailed features, exciting gameplay, impressive visuals, and brilliant sounds, Super Peg World is a beautiful game to play and enjoy.
Peggle Deluxe is a Puzzle, Single-player and Multiplayer video game that is developed and published by PopCap Games. Try to take his best shot, and clear multiple orange pegs to receive different points. In the game, the player needs to conquer fifty-five fanciful levels with the help of ten mystical Magic Powers, and even attempt to rack up various bonus points.
Face off massive waves of opposing characters and use different skills, abilities, and joyous thrills while accomplishing multiple objectives. The game enables the player to wield ten miraculous magic powers and traverse the entire map to win.
There are several modes to select, such as Adventure mode, and each of them gets divided into fifty-five levels to complete. Each level introduces an arrangement of one hundred blue pegs, and the player must play with all of them to proceed further. The player has ten balls, and struggle to clear the orange pegs.
Throughout the game, the player must make more pegs by landing different balls in a ball catcher and try to get high scores to get the victory. Peggle Deluxe involves significant features, such as Allotted Number of Balls, Complete Objective, Five Levels, and more.

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Prabhas has turned a year older. As he celebrates his birthday today, we look at the movies he has planned. Prabhas devised a plan to release three films in 12 months.
Adipurush – Jan 12, 2023
Beginning with Adipurush, he will have a series of releases from Sankranthi 2023 to Sankranthi 2024. ‘Adipurush’ producers have stated that the film will not be postponed. As previously announced, it will be released in theatres on January 12, 2023.
The 3D Motion Capture film, directed by OM Raut, is based on the Ramayana. Prabhas plays Lord Ram. If it becomes a blockbuster across India, Prabhas’s status as a pan-Indian star will soar even higher.
Salaar – April 28, 2023
‘Salaar’ marks the first collaboration between Prabhas and ‘KGF’ director Prashanth Neel. Without a doubt, this gangster action drama is the most anticipated biggie in 2023. It is expected to break records. The Dasara release date has been set by the creators. The filming is currently underway.
Maruthi’s film – Sankranti 2024
Prabhas recently launched a new film in the direction of Maruthi after learning that director Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi drama ‘Project K’ would not be completed until 2024.
The regular shoot for the film began recently, but Prabhas has yet to participate. The plan is to have it ready for Sankranthi 2024.


In his final year with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), the French conductor will also begin his new job as chief conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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In doing so, he is extending his RSNO contract for a year, to the end of the 2011/12 season, and he will still perform in Scotland while beginning his new post at one of Europe’s most highly regarded broadcast orchestras.
Deneve, who joined the RSNO in 2005 as music director, has brought both elan and considerable personal warmth to the position, proving popular with audiences and critics alike for his ability to communicate and his performances.
The RSNO yesterday said that average audiences had grown by a third under Deneve’s leadership and subscription levels are now at their highest in more than 20 years.
In 2007, the RSNO made its first recording with Deneve – the initial instalment of a complete cycle of Roussel’s major orchestral works – which received an award, the Diapason d’Or of the year for Symphonic Music. Subsequent recordings in the series have also been successful.
The RSNO and Deneve have enjoyed four foreign tours: two full European tours, a Spanish tour and an invitation to the Festival Présences at the Maison de Radio France in Paris in 2006, which marked the first time the RSNO had performed in the country.
The orchestra has just returned from its most recent tour, which involved six concerts in seven days, visiting Baden-Baden, Luxembourg, Paris, Munich, Vienna and Belgrade.
Plans are afoot for a celebration of the works of Claude Debussy for Deneve’s final season as music director.
Yesterday the conductor said: “To become the chief conductor of such a prestigious German orchestra is an exciting new adventure. This is a major step in my musical life and a fantastic opportunity to explore new styles and different repertoire.
“But I’m also joyful to have a seventh and final year with my beloved RSNO.
“Over the past five years there have been so many memorable moments and I hope to share many more during the next two seasons. I have become very attached to Scotland and its people and the remaining years will only increase this feeling.”
Simon Woods, chief executive of the RSNO, said: “The work that the RSNO and Stephane has achieved together already stands as one of the most productive and artistically impressive chapters in the orchestra’s history. It is a mark of his deep affection for the audiences of Scotland that he has decided to extend his time with us in order to fulfil many of the exciting projects still to be achieved.”
Listen to discussion about Deneve’s departure on the culturecast tomorrow at www.heraldscotland.com
Frenchman’s audience rapport makes him a hard act to follow
Whatever the players in the RSNO might be thinking today, the departure in two years’ time of Stephane Deneve to the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra will be a huge blow to the Frenchman’s audiences, who have come to love him and his colourful, characterful and quirky introductions to his shows.
He has built up an extraordinary rapport with Scottish audiences, which is unprecedented and will be hard to follow.
The orchestra has to replace Deneve with somebody special. The Scottish music scene is now incredibly competitive, with the BBC SSO brimming with confidence in its house team of conductors – Donald Runnicles, Ilan Volkov and Andrew Manze, every one of them top drawer.
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, too, is quietly preening itself as its new principal conductor, the stylish and competent young Robin Ticciati, beds in and rolls out top-drawer events.
They’re all upping their game, and the ante, so it’s all eyes on the RSNO as the hunt begins for a successor to Deneve with no obvious candidate waiting in the wings.


Baroque cellist and viol player Joanna Blendulf has performed in leading period instrument ensembles throughout the United States and abroad. Ms. Blendulf holds performance degrees with honors from the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where she was awarded the prestigious Performer's Certificate for her accomplishments in early music performance. Joanna has performed and recorded with American Bach Soloists, Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra, the New York Collegium, Pacific MusicWorks, the Portland Baroque Orchestra, and was a principal cellist of the New World Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas. Ms. Blendulf is an active chamber musician, performing with the Catacoustic Consort, Ensemble Electra, Ensemble Mirable, Music of the Spheres, Nota Bene Viol Consort, and Wildcat Viols. Joanna’s summer engagements have included performances at Tage Alter Musik Regenburg, Musica Antigua en Villa de Lleyva in Colombia, the Bloomington, Boston and Berkeley Early Music Festivals, the Ojai Music Festival as well as the Carmel and Oregon Bach Festivals. Joanna is also sought-after as a teacher and chamber music coach and is on the faculties of early music workshops across the country. Ms. Blendulf has served as a classroom and private instructor at the University of Oregon and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.


The whole story of laser weapons with a focus on its many interesting characters and sometimes bizarre schemes The laser--a milestone invention of the mid-twentieth century--quickly captured the imagination of the Pentagon as the key to the ultimate weapon. Veteran science writer Jeff Hecht tells the inside story of the adventures and misadventures of scientists and military strategists as they exerted Herculean though often futile efforts to adapt the laser for military uses. From the 1950s' sci-fi vision of the "death ray," through the Reagan administration's "Star Wars" missile defense system, to more promising developments today, Hecht provides an entertaining history. As the author illustrates, there has always been a great deal of enthusiasm and false starts surrounding lasers. He describes a giant laser that filled a Boeing 747, lasers powered like rocket engines, plans for an orbiting fleet of robotic laser battle stations to destroy nuclear missiles, claims that nuclear bombs could produce intense X-ray laser beams, and a scheme to bounce laser beams off giant orbiting relay mirrors. Those far-out ideas remain science fiction. Meanwhile, in civilian sectors, the laser is already being successfully used in fiber optic cables, scanners, medical devices, and industrial cutting tools. Now those laser cutting tools are leading to a new generation of laser weapons that just might stop insurgent rockets. Replete with interesting characters, bizarre schemes, and wonderful inventions, this is a well-told tale about the evolution of technology and the reaches of human ambition.
Lasers, Death Rays, and the Long, Strange Quest for the Ultimate Weapon
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