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“Extra’s” AJ Calloway hung out with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest as they kicked off their first full season together on “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
Kelly said, “It feels like we’ve worked together our whole lives.”
Ryan agreed, saying, “It’s so fun. Every day… after the hour goes by, we walk into the back and go, ‘Jeez, that was fun,' and we get to do it again the next day.”
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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - House Majority leader Steve Thompson withdrew his motion to reconsider Wednesday's vote to override the budget vetoes.
The legislature remained well below the number of votes needed to override, 45. Wednesday's vote was 37-1 in favor of overriding those vetoes.
The joint session of the house and senate today included more debate over the budget and the impacts on Alaska.
A number of lawmakers remain in Wasilla.
By law, the legislature has five days to vote to override the budget vetoes. The deadline would be midnight on Friday night.

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BOISE, Idaho — A news conference is planned to share information about the independent investigation into the retired Boise Police Officer, Matt Bryngelson. The conference will take place Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. People can watch the conference on KTVB.com and KTVB's YouTube channel.
According to a press release from the city of Boise, the conference will also cover the next steps into the investigation over Bryngelson and his participation in "white supremacist interviews and events."
The mayor will be joined by Boise City Council members, representatives of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local #486 and BPD command staff.
As KTVB previously reported, Bryngelson, a retired Boise Police Captain, was slated to speak at a white nationalist conference under a pseudonym. He also contributed as a writer to the American Renaissance publication under his pseudonym, Daniel Vinyard, while employed as a high-ranking Boise Police officer, overseeing the patrol division.
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Nobody ever wants to see a player get injured and miss extended time, but the Boston Red Sox may be the biggest beneficiaries of the latest Luis Severino update.
On Tuesday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman announced that the All-Star right-hander was recommended for Tommy John surgery, and will be going under the knife to repair his elbow. His 2020 season is over before it even started, after being limited to just 20.1 innings in 2019 (including playoffs).
With Severino’s injury, coupled with the news of James Paxton’s offseason back procedure, the Yankees have added immense pressure to their already questionable rotational depth. Instead of having Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ rounding out the rotation, New York will be forced into placing those guys into critical roles.
Enter the 2020 Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox had an offseason of turmoil and overhaul. The trade of Mookie Betts and David Price, while putting the team below the collective bargaining tax, left a significant –– perhaps insurmountable –– hole to the product on the field in 2020. However, despite all of that, the Boston Red Sox still have a roster that’s ready to compete this season.
The rotation is a major area of concern; question marks fill it from top to bottom. Chris Sale hasn’t pitched a full season since 2017. Eduardo Rodriguez has only pitched one season without an injury list stint. Nathan Eovaldi is a ticking time bomb with his elbow. After them, you have Martín Pérez and a revolving door at the No. 5 slot.
Even with the question marks, there’s enough talent on the team to overcome the deficiencies of the rotation. But why is that?
For starters, their offense is still top-10 in all of baseball. While Mookie Betts was a large reason for the offense’s success over the past four seasons, the Red Sox still are more than capable of slugging their way through games.
J.D. Martinez. Rafael Devers. Xander Bogaerts. Andrew Benintendi. Alex Verdugo. Five names that Red Sox fans should be keeping an eye on in 2020 as they attempt to stitch together the hole created by Mookie Betts’ departure. They’ll find out that they can’t replace him, but to steal a line from ‘Moneyball,’ they can recreate him in the aggregate.
On top of an offense loaded with firepower, the bullpen’s importance cannot be understated.
They didn’t make a splash in free agency. Guys like Dellin Betances and Will Harris left their respective teams, but are not headed to Beantown. However, in establishing roles early, the Red Sox may be able to avoid the struggles of yesteryear.
Brandon Workman was named the team’s closer before July, unlike a year ago. In doing so, Matt Barnes, Darwinzon Hernandez, Josh Taylor, and co. are now going to enter the ballpark with a general idea of what’s expected from them.
In an offseason where the rest of the American League seemed to find a way to improve, the Red Sox seemed to take a step back in terms of talent. That being said, the spreading of talent could actually lower the win total needed to make the postseason.
You know what they say, “An 85-win team can become a 90-win team with a few breaks here and there.” While you never want to see somebody go down and get hurt, the Boston Red Sox have had a gateway to the 2020 postseason open up with the early injury-bug that’s hit the Bronx.


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So I have been keeping a little journal each day of Hunter's life...it is kind of a note from me to him about what he did that day. They are short and sweet but it is a nice way to document his life. Since I have been writing these I decided that I could put them on a blog and anyone who is interested in what Hunter has been up to. That way I don't have to feel too bad if I do not get posts on our blog each week because I will have this updated...including at least one picture each day...since I take a million a day!
So if you are interested it is HunterFrank.blogspot.com
Note: I have all of the post scheduled to post in the next few days...I am still adding photo's to them so if you check this week they may not all have photo's but check back later and I will get to it as I can.

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Department of Physics and Astronomy, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
ABSTRACT. Many analyses and parameter estimations undertaken in astronomy require a large set (105) of non-analytical, theoretical spectra, each of these defined by multiple parameters. We describe the construction of an N-dimensional grid which is suitable for generating such spectra. The theoretical spectra are designed to correspond to a targeted parameter grid but otherwise to random positions in the parameter space, and they are interpolated on the fly through a pre-calculated grid of spectra. The initial grid is designed to be relatively low in parameter resolution and small in occupied hard disk space and therefore can be updated efficiently when a new model is desired. In a pilot study of stellar population synthesis of galaxies, the mean square errors on the estimated parameters are found to decrease with the targeted grid resolution. This scheme of generating a large model grid is general for other areas of studies, particularly if they are based on multi-dimensional parameter space and are focused on contrasting model differences.
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Received 2009 October 14, accepted for publication 2009 November 6
Published 2009 December 21


MAJOR delays are at a scale “we have not seen before in Byron Bay”.
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Adds a build order. If resetQueue is true, this will reset the queue.
Returns true if the attack can be executed at the current time Basically it checks we have enough units.
Check that we can have a path to this target otherwise we may be blocked by walls and try to react accordingly This is done only when attacker and target are on the same land
Default target finder aims for conquest critical targets We must apply the *same* selection (isValidTarget) as done in getNearestTarget
The center position of this attack may be in an inaccessible area. So we use the access of the unit nearest to this center position.
sameLand true means that we look for a target for which we do not need to take a transport
Raid target finder aims at destructing foundations from which our defenseManager has attacked the builders
Reassign one (at each turn) FastMoving unit to fasten raid preparation.
Rush target finder aims at isolated non-defended buildings
Set rally point at the border of our territory
Executes the attack plan, after this is executed the update function will be run every turn If we're here, it's because we have enough units.
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One of the more frequently asked “How do I” questions we see is “How do I add a PDF to my Sandvox website?”. We’ll answer that question with step-by-step instructions.
It is easy to add information using PDFs that you already have access to without re-creating the content in other formats. Please enjoy this brief write-up that will show you how to leverage PDFs and get on your way to doing it quickly and easily with Sandvox.
Most people are probably familiar with the acronym PDF, which stands for Portable Document Format. PDF is one of the most widely used file formats in existence today. PDF documents typically have have the file extension .pdf.
What’s so great about PDF? It’s a standout for both portability and ease of access. PDF documents, in general, are viewable independent of the software application or operating system they were created with or type of device they are viewed on. In other words, the content contained in a PDF document will appear the same way regardless of where it is viewed.
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Most modern browsers have built-in PDF readers, which makes viewing PDFs on websites hassle-free for visitors—and Sandvox makes it very easy you, the author, to include PDFs on Sandvox websites.
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Spam & Spuds
Made by: Vivian Rahmel, 2012 Illinois State Fair & Great American SPAM Championship
1 (12 ounce) can SPAM Classic
1 (2 pound) bag frozen hash browns
8 ounces sour cream
1 can cream of celery
1 can cream of mushroom
8 ounce shredded cheddar cheese
Cut SPAM Classic into small bite size pieces. Mix all ingredients together. Pour into greased 3-quart or 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Yields 5 servings.
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Will the great forest sell-off now resume?
It was one of the first of the more than 30 U-turns that have increasingly characterised this Government – and one of the sharpest and most humiliating, despite strong recent competition from George Osborne. Next week, ministers’ aborted attempt to flog off England’s forests will be back on the agenda for the first time in 17 months.
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Please if you are considering this pill it’s just not worth trying it because if it doesn’t suit you then you will be going through the worst few months of your life. Birth Control Pill Won't Raise Depression Risk, Yaz drospirenone 3 mg / ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg (DS). Most say they see weight gain with BC pills but its crazy how differently birth control effects everyone.”, For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: “I just finished my first package of Yaz. I have horrible red hyperpigmentation dots all over my cheeks, jawline and chin. loss yaz. I previously had the IUD but it started making me breakout on my chest so I took it out. I’m on my 2nd pack and 2nd week on yaz. Overview. Do your research but based off my experience RUN.”, For Birth Control: “I was nervous starting Yaz for my Endometriosis because of reviews I had read and my bad experiences with birth control when I was a teenager. I was underweight due to the depression and I gained 5lbs. After Yaz I was looking at a B or even a C cup and it was very uncomfortable because I have a very very petite frame. She is prone to having anxiety attacks. For Acne: “The worst pill ever, it made me breakout so bad. It, the depression/irritability/cramps/headaches/aches come rushing in a day or 2 before my period is coming then different symptoms subside.. usually the cramp and headache go away but I’m stuck with everything else the duration of my period which is about 5-7 days. I have to put heat on them sometimes and some days it’s worse than others. So I’m going to try something different. I had pretty bad acne since 6th grade all the way up through high school. I have just thrown the packet in the bin as this last three months have been the worst. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Highly recommend to get your hormones tested before going on this pill. I’m tired of not being me and feeling depressed. Discover the other 4 weight why all 8 of these foods are poison to the human body. I just felt so much better and balanced. Yaz has been very good to me! My breasts would become sensitive & swell & I would just feel generally disgusting. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest biomedical library and the developer of electronic information services that delivers data to millions of scientists, health professionals and members of the public around the globe, every day. RX'd Metformin to help deal, and found out that it helps with weight loss. I really think it made a difference with my cystic acne. As reviews and ratings are subjective and self-reported, this information should not be used as the basis for any statistical analysis or scientific studies. Didn't want to go out of my room, I started crying once because I found 3 little pimples on the side of neck, I was rude to my boyfriend and my family for no reason, I hated everything, I felt awful. This fluid retention can lead to unwanted weight gain. I do also use tretinoin cream at night, which gives me a smooth youthful complexion. I don’t know if I’ll ever find one.”, For Acne: “So I was skeptical on taking this birth control due to reading the mixed reviews. I am Unfortunately, that was not the worst of it. Try it for yourself it has caused me anxiety problems”, For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: “I suffered with severe PMDD for a few years and felt completely hopeless during my mood swings. Now, the only time I cramp significantly is the first couple of days of it, but even then not much. My breast size also increased (from a 32B to 32DD). After about 6 months to a year being on the pill my acne cleared up and I just was getting small pimples every once in a while, I gained weight in my butt, sides and thighs. BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE, it has been HORRIBLE finding a birth control that would fit my body & Yaz was NO exception. I feel fine on roaccutane, no changes in my mood just the cracked lips :)”, For Acne: “I’m 32 and I started taking Yaz 3 months ago for birth control and also for helping with pimples & PMS. A whole year later and I’m still suffering with more acne than I’ve ever had before.”, For Acne: “I’ve been on Yaz for almost 2 months now. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners. Weight loss with Yaz? It has completely wrecked my skin. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,142 people who have side effects when taking Yaz from the FDA, and is updated regularly. I have lost three kilos and no longer have a sweet tooth. No nasty side effects such as weight gain, head aches, nausea etc. But there was something much more sinister bubbling up, so slowly I didn’t even notice, until I became a completely different woman. Moral of the story YAZ wrecked my face.”, For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: “I started Yaz a month and a half ago and the first month was great I almost thought this will be it but suddenly my head started to fog and I will be unfocused and tired everyday for no reason. Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information -. I had bad PMDD, heavy periods, and tried other kinds of BC without success, but my doctor convinced me to try Yaz. 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Whilst on the Yaz I have had side-effects of depression, extreme anxiety and just whack mood swings.”, For Birth Control: “Yaz did what birth control is supposed to do in the sense that it regulated my periods and lessened my severe cramps while preventing pregnancy, but the downsides were enough to get me to go off of it. I am currently finishing my 2 month trial on Yaz birth control pills and it's been working great for me -- minor cramps (so far), light periods, no … Feeling depressed, fatigue, and anxiety every 4 weeks is tough on me. If you are taking this for acne only, then don't. Weight loss yaz. I have no period pains or side effects. Saturday 2021-01-09 3:42:32 am : Lose Weight Shark Tank | Lose Weight Shark Tank | | Yaz-Reviews-Weight-Loss My husband even had the snip so I didn’t have to take anything. What did you say She wasn t with you How could she be with me I left here last yaz birth control loss night and returned from the hospital. 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I have very intrusive thoughts and I go from happy to sad to furious with absolutely no cause. But before that I felt like my skin was getting a little better. Also I’m not pregnant ;)”, For Birth Control: “I’m 25, haven’t had an actual period in years (was on an IUD called Mirena). This weight gain is usually the result of water retention and often reverses if/when you discontinue the medication. Within that year I was diagnosed with PCOS and a hormone imbalance (increased testosterone) The doctor put me on Yaz to increase my estrogen. I am slightly overweight so was sceptical about if this pill would help me. I actually skip my period and start a new pill pack so my period would go away and it works for me and my acne. It helped my skin but it causes more damage elsewhere. When i got back home, i went to go get more Yaz and started taking it right away! The first month on it I was no joke crying everyday, so so emotional, I probably haven't cried in a year until I got on Yaz (Nikki generic). Other than that the constant cramps, back pain and decrease in my libido made me realize this was not good for me. I’m glad I took it anyways. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. Reviews may be moderated or edited before publication to correct grammar and spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. ★★★©™ Cheap Weight Loss Yaz Pill Review.!! I did have some nausea and diarrhea in the beginning but it just lasted a few weeks.”, “I haven't been on yaz all that long it is for PCOS/birth control. Discover the 8 foods that will ruin your body. Sometimes, it came at the end of the pack, but I had terrible emotional problems all month long. 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I’ve always had a little acne growing up but I feel like this might not be normal so I am getting off Yaz.”, For Acne: “I only took YAZ for 1 month and 1 week and had to stop due to an explosion of pimples on my cheeks and jaw line that I never had before along with severe pelvic and leg pain and severe depression. My moodiness slowly disappeared, my skin was so clear without it (although, I have never really suffered from problematic skin), regular periods, and my liver levels returned to normal...I did not want to go back on Yaz. the moist dust mixed with the pungent smell of fixer on the street. Losing Weight on Yaz | Livestrong.com. Yaz Birth Control Weight Loss Today, especially today, I need to calm down. 45% of those users who reviewed Yaz reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. Aside from Yaz not having a single positive impact on my acne, it has been great otherwise. However, my back got full of small flesh colored pimples I had never had and also I got them on my chest. She has crying fits for no reason. Also I have been on 3 other birth controls and they did not do the weird boob pain. I’m 30, not 15. It got better after I started using compression leggings.”, For Acne: “I’m just now completing my 3rd week of Yaz. Like most hormonal birth control pills, some women find that they gain weight on Yaz. Posted on June 11, 2020 June 11, 2020 by Tricia Webster. Yaz Reviews Weight Loss It tried its best to weight loss smoothie plan rush out of the yaz reviews weight loss darkness in order to bring the last green wave to the last strip of light. I had constant cystic acne, white heads, black heads. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest in the medication will not be published. This is likely because of drospirenone, the progestin component. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners. The Best Weight Loss Yaz Pill About 60% of Americans are overweight or obese. If I don’t see results in that time frame I will talk to my Dr again about it. Reviews may be moderated or edited before publication to correct grammar and spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. I've been on Yaz and now it's newer folate added sister pill, Beyaz and neither have slowed down or stopped my weight loss. Now, I have anxiety attacks, depression, it's much easier to gain weight, and I now have increased blood pressure, and my pulse is elevated at rest. I have lost some water weight and my mood/hormones have levelled so much! It gives me a light period and I can also skip my period now! Monday 2020-11-02 11:40:13 am : How Much Weight Lose On Ketosis | How Much Weight Lose On Ketosis | | Yaz-Reviews-Weight-Loss I’m gonna do another update after month 3. Strength and reason go together. All these symptoms started within 2 weeks of taking Yaz. Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. I went back on Yaz just over a year ago and I've never been happier. When I was in my late teens I was on Yaz for polycystic ovaries and then one day the doctor said we don’t prescribe that pill anymore and gave me microgynon well that was it years of feeling crazy and depressed. During the first couple weeks, I was very emotional- cried every day. I’m have very tiny boobs. I still ovulate on this pill and I have still gotten endometriosis and burst cysts on it. New Weight Loss Yaz Pill Here's the Phen375. I have been a dream she hesitated, then Weight Loss On Yaz said I dream of love a man can marry a husband even that did not do so sometimes I m scared, scared all of a sudden all rooms does not have. It might even be worse? This yaz reviews weight loss sudden thing made me wonder what to say, I went back to the lobby and went to the little lounge around the corner of my room. This helped me socialize more and I am now not as self conscious. I am willing to keep going with Yaz until the new year, but if no change is seen by January I will be changing pills.”, For Birth Control: “So I’m going on my third month of yaz and I skip the placebo pills. You see, Yaz wasn't approved to treat PMDD and acne, and in any case not all women have PMDD or untreated acne, even though the makers of Yaz certainly wish that that was the case. Everyday I have new cystic bumps along my cheeks and jawline. Tuesday 2020-11-03 7:18:22 am : Does Yaz Cause Weight Loss | Does Yaz Cause Weight Loss | | A-Good-Workout-Routine-To-Lose-Weight Yaz has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 725 ratings on Drugs.com. The Yaz has been amazing for the duration of my period it now goes for 3-4 days and I rarely ever experience cramps. I have been taking the pill for two months. I’m getting my period tomorrow and I got a few more pimples coming in, as well as this one pimple on my chin that will NOT go away. I’d say try it but if you start feeling depressed and moody blame it on the Yaz..”. Wednesday 2020-12-09 20:16:12 pm : Yaz Pill Side Effects Weight Loss | Yaz Pill Side Effects Weight Loss | | How-To-Fast-For-A-Week However, this medicine completely diminished my sex drive and made me quite depressed! My skin has occasional break outs during my period week. It has taken this full 8 months for my acne to subside, but now my face is almost perfect except for the little pimple here and there. Good luck!”, For Birth Control: “I was sooo scared of going on birth control bc I didn't want to gain weight, and also wanted to prevent pregnancy. I definitely feel like my skin is still getting worse being on Yaz. I am now on steroids for the infection along with an antibiotic for the acne (BACTRIM) which I have taken before and waiting for these to kick in as I’ve only been on them for a week. Any help?”, For Acne: “Just ended second pack of Yaz. Yaz literally saved my life for years, but now, I'm taking natural supplements for mood/mental health, thyroid, and mineral support. I noticed after month 3 my face slowly started to get better each month.”, For Acne: “I rated this a 5 because I’m still unsure. I don’t think you should take it if your estrogen levels are already high. It’s honestly hurt everyday since I started. Yaz has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 721 ratings on Drugs.com. Also, I have a horrible phobia of swallowing tablets so I let the pill dissolve in my mouth (I know it may seem stupid because they are so tiny) but I really can’t do it. Your heart is nothing to play with. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 6 Jan 2021), Cerner Multum™ (updated 4 Jan 2021), ASHP (updated 6 Jan 2021) and others. I know everyone says 3 months is the magic number but I’m really starting to lose hope because I see no difference in my skin at all. I'm not sure if the pros outweigh the cons but getting my clear skin back is my top priority right now. They have no ropes and no way to go, and that bulging torus makes them impossible Climb down to the legs of the feathers. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. 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Royal Navy Mobilizes to Respond to French Fishing Rights Protest
A flotilla of French trawlers that deployed to the British island of Jersey to protest post-Brexit fishing rules has now departed, ending a multi-day standoff involving the local authorites, the Royal Navy and France's Marine Nationale.
Jersey is a crown dependency located in the Channel about 12 nm off the coast of France. After Brexit, Jersey's local government used its newfound authority to place new restrictions on foreign-flag fishing permits for local waters, imposing a requirement that foreign fishermen must show a history of prior operations in the area and must upgrade to the latest trawling technology.
The move drew condemnation from French fishermen and the French government, which declared Jersey's new rules "null and void." This week, dozens of French shellfish trawlers mobilized to Jersey's main harbor, where they occupied the entrance and the waters just outside in an act of protest. Romain Davodet, a fisherman from Normandy, told Le Parisien that he estimated that at least 70 boats came from France - along with three boats from Jersey, who crossed lines of nationality to join the protest.
MarineTraffic video playback of French fishing vessels arriving in Jersey this morning. pic.twitter.com/6lykml1GHv— MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) May 6, 2021
Jersey's government and language are English, but its power supply is largely French, and Paris threatened to cut off the island's electricity in retaliation for the new fishing rules. This angered 10 Downing Street, which issued a statement calling the French threat "clearly unacceptable and disproportionate." In a show of force, the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson dispatched the gray-hull patrol vessels HMS Tamar and HMS Severn to Jersey. From the French side, the Marine Nationale sent the small, white-hull patrol boats Athos and Themis.
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The Minister of Jersey, John le Fondré, met with representatives of the fishermen on Thursday in an attempt to de-escalate, and he proposed setting up a forum for discussion between the local government and French fishing interests. After the conference, the flotilla dispersed and the naval vessels returned to their previous missions. "The tension is at its height, but violent action is not on the agenda," one protest participant told Ouest France.
Under the terms of Britain's hard-won Brexit agreement with the EU, European fishermen will retain access to Britain's waters until mid-2026, with a gradually diminishing share of the catch. The agreement contains penalties for the UK - including retaliatory tariffs and a rollback of other segments of the Brexit agreement - if it should restrict access for EU fishermen. The French government and the EU have made clear that they view Jersey's local licensing scheme as a violation of the Brexit deal.
"In the [Brexit] agreement, there are retaliatory measures, and we are ready to use them," said French maritime minister Annie Girardin in a speech on Tuesday.


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For many pet owners, giving a pet a piece of rawhide to chew seems like a harmless way to occupy their time. However, ingesting rawhide can lead to choking, blockage and digestive issues.
Rawhide is an industrial waste product, mainly from vast leather factories in China. Cowhide consists of two layers: the surface ‘top grain’, gets tanned and turned into shoes, belts, wallets, bags, upholstery; the inner unwanted portion gets thrown to one side, to be processed, dried and twisted into a bone shape.
To remove the hair from hides, most factories use a process called ‘sodium sulphide liming’. This process is so toxic that former US tanneries top the list of Superfund sites (Superfund organisation aims to clean up industrial toxic and hazardous waste grounds). When tested in laboratories, lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals have been detected in rawhide chews.
As long as rawhide dog chews do not include nutrition information on their labels, the FDA does not require manufacturers to follow the AAFCO pet food regulations. This essentially means that because they are not classed as ‘food’, the chews do not have to abide by laws regarding purity and safety that regulate pet food manufacture and protect our pets and us.
Salmonella spp. and E. coli contamination of rawhide pose infection risks to dogs and owners. Young puppies, children and elderly people can become very sick if exposed to Salmonella spp. or E.coli, and even healthy adults can suffer from intestinal symptoms.
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All noble things are difficult – Oswald Chambers. No one said it was going to be easy. That’s why few go through the narrow gate. It’s easy to beat yourself up if you look at your life and see disappointment at what you think you should have accomplished. If you compare yourself to someone else who seems to have it all working right, you’ll feel even worse. And then the bottom can drop out of your world and you wish you could just disappear. You’re not alone, we’ve all been there.
Just stand your ground. Do the right thing. Take Jesus at His word, He will take care of you, but that comes with a cost – your whole life. It’s the most difficult thing to do in the world. Sometimes you just have to muscle through it until joy comes in the morning. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. (Ps 138:8) He will work it all out if we practice patience, and who doesn’t love that! Everyday is not going to be happy, but it can be full of faith. Keep your eyes on Him and what He’s promised and keep going. Every step makes you stronger and better able to handle what once almost killed you. Ask for help. You’re not alone.

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In cooperation with the Forestry Bureau in Liujiazi Kulun Qi, Tongliao, MTP contributed to the ecological restoration of six plots in 2011 by planting Poplar trees.
The survival rate of plot 2011-3 was 65%. Basal diameter and diameter at breast height of forest rose slowly, but the growth of the height has significantly increased.
The situation of north side has turned better: the growth of seedlings is good. There exists such cases:lack of seedlings, too much consumption branches. The increase of height is obvious. The situation of south side has no big change, there are less consumption branches than in north side.


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First look: Realm Breaker is your next YA fantasy obsession
We have a little bit of a confession, readers: There are a few pandemic-related cancellations we still haven't gotten over, and BookCon's blockbuster YA panel is one of them. This summer was supposed to bring together some of the genre's biggest (and most badass) writers to preview a 2021 lineup chock full of reasons to be hopeful about YA lit. But there's good news. Now the book news is spread out over multiple months, and today's is all about Victoria Aveyard's Realm Breaker. The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series is set to kick off her next series on May 4, 2021.
EW has the exclusive first look at the new tome, starting with the cover.
Realm Breaker will continue Aveyard's legacy of page-turning fantasy fiction — but we'll let the official synopsis do the talking:
A strange darkness grows in Allward.
Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea.
She soon discovers the truth: She is the last of an ancient lineage — and the last hope to save the world from destruction. But she won’t be alone. Even as darkness falls, she is joined by a band of unlikely companions:
- A squire, forced to choose between home and honor.
- An immortal, avenging a broken promise.
- An assassin, exiled and bloodthirsty.
- An ancient sorceress, whose riddles hide an eerie foresight.
- A forger with a secret past.
- A bounty hunter with a score to settle.
Together they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash, and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed.
If you want to know more, we have good news: EW also has the very first excerpt from the book. Check it out below, and mark your calendars for May.
There was clear sight for miles. A good day for the end of a voyage.
And a good day to begin one.
Corayne loved the coast of Siscaria this time of year, in the mornings of early summer. No spring storms, no crackling thunderheads, no winter fog. No splendor of color, no beauty. No illusions. Nothing but the empty blue horizon of the Long Sea.
Her leather satchel bounced at her hip, her ledger safe inside. The book of charts and lists was worth its weight in gold, especially today. She eagerly walked the ancient Cor road along the cliffs, following the flat, paved stones into Lemarta. She knew the way like she knew her mother’s own face. Sand-colored and windcarved, not worn by the sun but gilded by it. The Long Sea crashed 50 feet below, kicking up spray in rhythm with the tide. Olive and cypress trees grew over the hills, and the wind blew kindly, smelling of salt and oranges.
A good day, she thought again, turning her face to the sun.
Her guardian, Kastio, walked at her side, his body weathered by decades on the waves. Gray-haired with furious black eyebrows, the old Siscarian sailor was darkly tanned from fingertips to toes. He walked at an odd pace, suffering from old knees and permanent sea legs.
“Any more dreams?” he asked, glancing at his charge sidelong. His vivid blue eyes searched her face with the focus of an eagle.
Corayne shook her head, blinking tired eyes. “Just excited,” she offered, forcing a thin smile to placate him. “You know I barely sleep before the ship returns.”
The old sailor was easily thrown off.
He doesn’t need to know about my dreams, nor does anyone. He would certainly tell Mother, who would make it all the more unbearable with her concern. But they still come every night. And, somehow, they’re getting worse.
White hands, shadowed faces. Something moving in the dark.
The memory of the dream chilled her even in broad daylight, and she sped up, as if she could outrun her own mind.
Ships made their way along the Empress Coast toward the Lemartan port. They had to sail up the gullet of the city’s natural harbor, in full sight of the road and the watchtowers of Siscaria. Most of the towers were relics of Old Cor, near ruins of stormwashed stone, named for emperors and empresses long gone. They stood out like teeth in a half-empty jaw. The towers still standing were manned by old soldiers or land-bound sailors, men in their twilight.
“What’s the count this morning, Reo?” Corayne asked as she passed the Tower of Balliscor. In the window stood its single keeper, a decaying old man.
He waggled a set of wrinkled fingers, his skin worn as old leather. “Only two in beyond the point. Blue-green sails.”
Aquamarine sails, she corrected in her head, marked with the golden mermaid of Tyriot. “You don’t miss a trick, do you?” she said, not breaking stride.
He chuckled weakly. “My hearing might be going, but my eye’s sharp as ever.”
“Sharp as ever!” Corayne echoed, fighting a smirk.
Indeed two Tyri galleys were past Antero Point, but a third ship crawled through the shallows, in the shadow of the cliffs. Difficult to spot, for those who did not know where to look. Or those paid to look elsewhere.
Corayne left no coin behind for the half-blind watchman of Balliscor, but she dropped the usual bribes at the towers of Macorras and Alcora. An alliance bought is still an alliance made, she thought, hearing her mother’s voice in her head.
She gave the same to the gatekeeper at the Lemarta walls, though the port city was small, the gate already open, Corayne and Kastio well known. Or at least my mother is well known, well liked, and well feared in equal measure.
The gatekeeper took the coin, waving them onto familiar streets overgrown with lilac and orange blossoms. They perfumed the air, hiding the smells of a crowded port, somewhere between small city and bustling town. Lemarta was a bright place, the stone buildings painted in the radiant colors of sunrise and sunset. On a summer morning, the market streets crowded with tradespeople and townsfolk alike.
Corayne offered smiles like her coin: an item to trade. Like always, she felt a barrier between herself and the throng of people, as if she were watching them through glass. Farmers drove their mules in from the cliffs, carting vegetables, fruits, and grain. Merchants shouted their wares in every language of the Long Sea. Dedicant priests walked in lines, their robes dyed in varying shades to note their orders. The blue-cloaked priests of Meira were always most numerous, praying to the goddess of the waters. Sailors waiting for a tide or a wind already idled in seden courtyards, drinking wine in the sunshine.
A port city was many things, but above all a crossroads. While Lemarta was insignificant in the scheme of the world, she was nothing to sneer at. She was a good place to drop anchor.
But not for me, Corayne thought as she quickened her pace. Not one second longer.
A maze of steps took them down to the docks, spitting Corayne and Kastio out onto the stone walkway edging the water. The climbing sun flashed brilliantly off the turquoise shallows. Lemarta stared down at the harbor, hunched against the cliffs like an audience in an amphitheater.
The ships from Tyriot were newly docked, anchored on either side of a longer pier jutting out into deeper water. A mess of crew crowded the galleys and the pier, spilling over the planks. Corayne caught snatches of Tyri and Kasan passed from deck to dock, but most spoke Paramount, the shared language of trade on both sides of the Long Sea. The crews unloaded crates and live animals for a pair of Siscarian harbor officers, who made a great show of taking notes for their tax records and dock duties. Half a dozen soldiers accompanied them, clad in rich purple tunics.
Nothing of spectacular quality or particular interest, Corayne noted, eyeing the haul.
Kastio followed her gaze, squinting out beneath his eyebrows. “Where from?” he asked.
Her smirk bloomed as quickly as an answer. “Salt from the Aegir mines,” Corayne said, all confidence. “And I bet you a cup of wine the olive oil is from the Orisi groves.”
The old sailor chuckled. “No bet — I’ve learned my lesson more than once,” he replied. “You’ve a head for this business, none can deny that.”
She faltered in her steps, her voice sharpening. “Let’s hope so.”
Another harbor officer waited at the end of the next pier, though the berth was empty. The soldiers with him looked halfasleep, wholly uninterested. Corayne fixed her lips into her best smile, one hand in her satchel with her fingers closed around the final and heaviest pouch. The weight was a comfort, as good as a knight’s shield.
Though she’d done this a dozen times, still her fingers trembled. A good day to begin a voyage, she told herself again. A good day to begin.
Over the officer’s shoulder, a ship came into harbor, sailing out of the cliff shadow. There was no mistaking the galley, its deep purple flag a beacon. Corayne’s heartbeat drummed.
“Officer Galeri,” she called, Kastio close behind her. Though neither wore fine clothes, clad in light summer tunics, leather leggings, and boots, they walked the pier like royalty. “Always a pleasure to see you.”
Galeri inclined his head. The officer was almost three times her age — nearing fifty years old — and spectacularly ugly. Still, Galeri was popular with the women of Lemarta, mostly because his pockets were well lined with bribes.
“Domiana Corayne, you know the pleasure is mine,” he replied, taking her outstretched hand with a flourish. The pouch passed from her fingers to his, disappearing into his coat. “And good morning to you, Domo Kastio,” he added, nodding at the old man. Kastio glowered in reply “More of the usual this morning? How fares the Tempestborn?”
“She fares well.” Corayne grinned truly, looking over the galley as she glided in.
The Tempestborn was bigger than the Tyri galleys, longer by half and twice as fine, with a ram better suited to battle than trade just below the waterline. She was a beautiful ship, her hull darkly painted for voyages in colder seas. With the turn of the season, warm-water camouflage would come: sea-green and sand stripes. But for now she was as shadow, flying the wine-dark purple of a Siscarian ship returning home. The crew was in good shape, Corayne knew, watching their oars move in perfect motion as they maneuvered the long, flat ship to the dock.
A silhouette stood at the stern, and warmth spread in Corayne’s chest.
She turned back to Galeri sharply, pulling a paper from her ledger, already stamped with the seal of a noble family. “The cargo listing, more of the usual.” For cargo not yet unloaded. “You’ll find accurate counts. Salt and honey, taken on in Aegironos.”
Galeri eyed the paper without interest. “Bound for?” he asked, opening his own ledger of notes. Behind him, one of the soldiers took to pissing off the dock.
Corayne wisely ignored him. “Lecorra,” she said. The Siscarian capital. Once the center of the known realm, now a shadow of its imperial glory. “To His Excellency, Duke Reccio—”
“That will suffice,” Galeri muttered. Noble shipments could not be taxed, and their seals were easy to replicate or steal, for those with the inclination, skill, and daring.
At the end of the pier, ropes were thrown, men leaping with them. Their voices were a tangle of languages: Paramount and Kasan and Treckish and even the lilting Rhashiran tongue. The patchwork of noise wove with the hiss of rope on wood, the splash of an anchor, the slap of a sail. Corayne could barely stand it, ready to jump out of her skin with excitement.
Galeri dropped into a shallow bow, grinning. Two of his teeth were brighter than the rest. Ivory, bought or bribed. “Very well, this is settled. We’ll stand watch, of course, to observe your shipment for His Excellency.”
It was the only invitation Corayne needed. She trotted by the officer and his soldiers, doing her best not to break into a run. In her younger years, she would have, sprinting to the Tempestborn with arms outstretched. But I am seventeen years old, nearly a woman, and the ship’s agent besides, she told herself. I must act like crew, and not a child clutching at skirts.
Not that I’ve ever seen my mother wear a skirt.
“Welcome back!” Corayne called, first in Paramount, then in the half-dozen other languages she knew, and the two more she could attempt. Rhashiran was still beyond her grasp, while the Jydi tongue was famously impossible for outsiders.
“You’ve been practicing,” said Ehjer, the first crew member to meet her. He was near seven feet tall, his white skin covered in tattoos and scars hard-won in the snows of the Jyd. She knew the stories of the worst of them — a bear, a skirmish, a lover, a particularly angry moose. Or perhaps the last two were the same? she wondered before he embraced her.
“Don’t patronize me, Ehjer; I sound haarblød,” she gasped, struggling to breathe in his grip. He laughed heartily.
The pier crowded with reunion, the planks a mess of crew and crates. Corayne passed through, careful to note any new recruits picked up on the voyage. There were always a few, easy to spot. Most had blistered hands and sunburns, unaccustomed to life on deck. The Tempestborn liked to train their own from the waves up.
Mother’s rule, like so many others.
Corayne found her where she always did, half perched on the railing.
Meliz an-Amarat was neither tall nor short, but her presence was vast, and commanded attention. A good quality for any ship’s captain to have. She scanned the dock with a hawk’s eye and a dragon’s pride, her task yet unfinished though the ship was safely in port. She was not a captain to laze in her cabin or flit off to the nearest seden to drink while the crew did the hard work. Every crate and burlap sack passed beneath her gaze, to be checked off on a mental tally.
“How fare the winds?” Corayne called, watching her mother rule over her galley kingdom.
From the deck, Meliz beamed, her hair free about her shoulders, black as a storm cloud. The faint smile lines around her mouth were well earned.
“Fine, for they bring me home,” she said, her voice like honey.


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Mayor says no to bottled H2O
Bottled-water manufacturers are seething this month after a recent executive order by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to eliminate purchases of the plastic containers by city and county departments.
The International Bottled Water Association decried the move, claiming plastic bottles are among the most recycled packaging in the country. But Newsom countered his critics, saying it takes more than 47 million gallons of oil each year to produce the amount of containers used by Americans. Further, more than 1 billion plastic containers end up in California’s landfills annually.
The ban reportedly will be phased in over the next several months, ending in December, when all city departments and agencies will be expected to have bottle-less water dispensers.


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Investors may want to stick with what works in the market.
ETF experts Todd Sohn and Dave Nadig of VettaFi believe a winning second half is in store for technology and artificial intelligence.
Sohn, ETF and technical strategist at Strategas, particularly likes Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHAT).
“What I love about (CHAT) is that it’s actively managed,” Sohn told CNBC.ETF Edgethis week. “That would be my go-to route if you want to get that exposure to AI and see how real the demand is.”
CHAT has grown over 10% so far this year.
Sohn also recommends ETF Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (BOTZ) for those who wish to introduce more industrials into their portfolio. BOTZ is up more than 37% since the start of the year.
“I like (BOTZ) if you want to get away from tech because you already have tech exposure in your portfolio. Industrials benefit from that as well,” he said.
Nadig, VettaFi’s financial futurist, also sees the benefits of exposure to AI. But, he suggested that the rise has limits.
“AI is going to have a long-term and significant positive effect on GDP… (But) it’s very difficult to pick public companies that will be the outsized beneficiaries,” Nadig said. “We run into this all the time when we have cool new technology…and we end up buying Google And Microsoft And Apple And Nvidiaof which we probably all already have too much.”
He predicted that industrials, robotics and automation are positioned for the biggest gains.
Nadig and Sohn also highlighted ETFs for those who believe the market will expand to include sectors beyond technology.
Sohn recommended Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) and the Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund (VXF)while Nadig suggested the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI). All three are generating positive returns this year.
“Playing a little defensive the rest of this year instead of trying to chase tech is probably the way to go,” Nadig said. “(JEPI) has been a huge flow gatherer; it’s aimed at investors…Something like extended market or equal weight exposure is a great way to try and catch a leg up if you missed that rally ( technology) so far this year.”


$12+shipping might not seem like a lot to some of you but here is the problem. The backplate stripped out during "normal use". I did not over tighten the screws and so far as I know I did not abuse the back plate. it simply gave up the ghost under normal conditions. So if it strips out once getting a replacement for a shotgun I might have to bet my life on someday for a item that has already failed once is not really something I'm gonna put money down on. Instead we'll do our best to improve it.
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I'll test the upgrade extensively before I modify my other shotguns sidesaddles the same way but I doubt I'll run into any issues. I'm not sure yet if I'll epoxy the bushings in place. Taking the gun apart in the field and losing a busing would be a bad time for sure.
The pictures below pretty much explain whats going on.
Note- this upgrade can probably be done (should be?) on all of the TacStar sidesaddles. The work on the side plate could all be done on a drill press but for the bushings you really want a lathe.
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|Next drill out previous hole to 9/32 this will be done with both holes|
|Test fit bushing prior to milling recess|
|Both receiver holes have been drilled 9/32 and then followed up with 1/2" bottom cutting end mill to about .065" deep, about half the thickness of the plate.|
|Bushings turned to final thickness and somewhat cleaned up. JB weld would be a good epoxy to cement them in place.|


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Outside of probably dogs and cats, it can be hard to figure out what is going through the minds of other animals what drives them to do something, or what possesses them to perform some kind of activity we may find odd. Spectators at the aquarium ofthe Bronx Zoo in New York City were no doubt left asking themselves thosevery questions.
A person filming the various sea creatures in the aquarium was able to document a very unusual yet still impressive sight.
In the video below, you’ll see the strange behavior firsthand.
In stunning fashion, a turtle iscaught literally piggybacking on a gharial crocodile!
The large turtle makesits way onto the crocodile’s back, settling itself and holding on for the ride.
You can almost see the shock in the croc’s eyes.
It quickly swimsforward, seemingly wanting to shake the turtle off, but the shelled creature holdson as long as he can,until, using the glass in the enclosure, the crocodile isfinally able to lose the mischievous turtle.
Now, the real question is, what drove the turtle to do this?
Perhaps it was tired of swimming on its own and wanted a ride instead?
Maybe the crocodiles in the aquarium of the Bronx Zoo are runninga taxi service?
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By Kapila Ratnam, NewSpring Capital
The healthcare industry creates thousands of new investment opportunities every year. At NewSpring, we continue to see promising opportunities in telemedicine, behavioral health, home health, and pharma outsourcing.
The use of telemedicine is growing quickly across this country: The American Telemedicine Association says that more than half of all U.S. hospitals now use some form of telemedicine. This has been driven predominantly by the increasing shortage of providers in certain clinical specialties, as well as a general shortage of primary-care physicians in the U.S., which is expected to worsen in the next several years. The adoption of telemedicine has also benefited from increased access to fast internet connections and the widespread use of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. With these technological advances, telemedicine enables much-needed care in places where it otherwise might not be accessible, especially in remote and rural areas. Physicians can now connect virtually with patients anywhere to deliver informed recommendations about their care. Additionally, now that payers have started to create mechanisms to reimburse care provided through telemedicine, adoption should increase at a greater pace than before.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, each year some 10 million people experience a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with one or more major life activity — evidence that behavioral-health services address a growing need. While financing options for these services continue to improve, the lack of available choices creates demand. Of those not receiving proper treatment, women and children often suffer the most. The World Health Organization says women are twice as likely as men to develop certain mental-health conditions like depression, eating disorders and panic disorders. Additionally, children who experience mental illness at a young age may lack the proper resources to identify the underlying issue and receive helpful treatment early on, which results in complications down the road. Furthermore, improperly managed care for a mental illness and/or an untreated drug addiction can contribute to nonviolent offenders winding up in the U.S. prison system. These situations create an opportunity for companies that can effectively manage and properly treat mental-health issues.
To combat the steep cost of healthcare, we’ve seen a shift from fee-for-service to fee-for-value models, which focus on the quality of care rather than the quantity of services billed. This change is now rewarding providers for keeping patients out of the hospital, which is the most expensive point of medical intervention (The home is the cheapest.) As providers incur more risk while this shift takes effect, they are keen to develop networks and protocols to manage these patients both in hospitals and at home. It’s critical to establish home health networks that are not only safe and convenient for patients, but also efficient to manage from the perspective of providers. To provide effective care for patients at home, there is a need for both skilled and unskilled service providers as well as timely and appropriate means of communication among all parties in the care continuum. This leads to a demand for connected health technologies, which help patients, physicians and other caregivers proactively manage patients’ health, resulting in compelling investment opportunities.
The pharmaceutical industry continues to combat a growing number of issues, including heavy competition, increased regulatory pressure, shrinking profit margins, a cost-heavy structure and more. Due to these challenges, pharma companies have begun to shift their business models, embracing outsourcing as a strategy to drive economies of scale without thwarting their operations. At NewSpring, we find the most value in companies that focus on cost-saving initiatives for pharma companies and/or provide niche services, like software platforms that allow effective sharing of data and timely communication among multiple stakeholders.
At NewSpring, we are always looking for opportunities to partner with compelling companies that are filling a void within their respective industries. As healthcare continues to respond to the growing needs and expectations of patients, as well as ever-changing requirements and regulations, there will be many opportunities available for investors to consider.
Kapila Ratnam is partner at NewSpring Capital and NewSpring Healthcare, which partners with management teams to accelerate the growth of differentiated healthcare companies across technology–enabled healthcare services, niche clinical providers and specialty pharmaceuticals, delivering capital for growth, recapitalizations and mergers and acquisitions. Kapila can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org. Photo courtesy of the firm.


Xray RX8 Wins 2012 Fiorano Trophy
Race report by Walter Salemi…
We decided to participate at the Fiorano Trophy because it was the first race after the winter time off from racing, and also because a lot of big drivers participate in this event (Collari, Picco, Tironi, Balestri, Vanni and more) so we could compare the performance of our new car.
My brother Mirko and I arrived at the track with our mechanic father Luciano on Saturday morning. The track immediately had high grip because it’s additive and this gave me the opportunity to test different settings.
For Mirko, Saturday morning was bad because after a few laps his car broke in an accident on the straight when a driver stopped in the middle. He worked hard all Saturday morning to repair his car. For me it was a morning to get to know the car. From the start it was very fast and so in the afternoon when we started qualifications I put my settings on Mirko’s car and he immediately had a good feeling. He got up to 2nd place after Saturday qualifications behind Collari. I did not have a good result in qualification because I had little problems… so I used the qualification to prepare the car for the final.


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Say Ciao! Welcomes Diana Tehrani
February 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Diana Tehrani founded Acoustically Yours singing and playing guitar as a solo act in 2016. Friend and neighbor Bob French joined Acoustically Yours as lead guitar player in 2019 bringing with him a wonderful finger style of guitar play to compliment Diana’s lead vocals and back up guitar playing.
Diana and Bob share a penchant for non-traditional acoustic songs.
The 2019 set list includes acoustic tributes to Metalica, Guns and Roses, Motley Crue, and Ozzy Ozborne.
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If you were to pick a place in the UK to be the birthplace of an album harking back to the glory days of the New Romantics, the west Wales town Aberystwyth wouldn't be it. But that's the home of Race Horses, (formerly Radio Luxembourg), and they've made an album that wouldn't be out of place soundtracking Ashes to Ashes.
At the outset, Furniture is all mid-Eighties veneer and gloss, conjuring up echoes of Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran and Soft Cell. The dominant piano hook of opening track 'Furniture' sets the tone, all pin-sharp production with a hint of reverb, while second track 'Mates' only reinforces the assocations of excessive hairspray and padded shoulders. It's all held together in playful yet composed style by vocalist Meilyr Jones, whose perfectly composed tones brings together Tony Hadley and Morrissey, seemingly without effort.
Throughout, you're detecting a hotchpotch of half-remembered hooks that bring to mind songs from school discos and weddings - was that a touch of Queen's 'Radio Gaga' on 'Nobody's Son'? Does 'My Year Abroad' threaten to turn into 'Temptation' for three lines, or is it my imagination? This album is crammed full of influences, and wears them proudly on its rolled-up suit jacket sleeve.
As you dig a little deeper, though, there's a real sense that's there's more to this album than smart karaoke. Lyrics deal heavily with frustration, decaying relationships and isolation. Insistent guitar lines cut through the balladeering on 'What Am I To Do', whereas 'See No Green' sees a clearly Welsh lilt blur the edges of Jones's otherwise smooth vocal stylings. Closer 'Old and New' starts out as a plain ballad,but finishes up distinctly unsettling. The reflective black glass is cracked, revealing something … else… underneath. Perhaps it's a metaphor for the rot at the heart of Thatcher's Britain. Perhaps it's simply that element of wonkiness that seems to infect bands from west of the Black Mountain and Snowdonia, working its influence. Either way, it feels like Race Horses are sneaking in something naughty, and that's exciting.
Sure, you can listen to this album and play 'spot the influence'; it's also about as perfect an approximation of a mid-Eighties New Romantic album as you're likely to find this side of a Rubik's Cube. But it's the unexpected moments, the smudges on the sheen that make Furniture something more than simply a nostalgia trip.
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John B. Gelvin OD, FAAO is a fellowship-trained optometrist specializing in glaucoma. He has practiced in Kansas City, MO for the past 11 years. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Indiana University School of Optometry. He completed his residency in Advanced Ophthalmic Disease at Northeastern State University, W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Okla. and Vision Education Foundation, Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Active in education and training, Dr. Gelvin has extensive teaching and research experience in glaucoma. He also instituted the Ophthalmic Disease Service at the Indiana University School of Optometry. Dr. Gelvin’s scientific work has appeared in medical textbooks and journals including Optometry and Vision Science, Optometry Clinics, and Journal of the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Gelvin dedicates much of his efforts to numerous medical and community organizations. As part of his role in the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, he is Director of ChristianVision Eye Services to Haiti. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Gelvin served as Chairman of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry Clinical Skills Examination Committee. Each year, he is a Chief Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Recently, he served in the capacity of President of the Christianville Foundation Board of Directors in addition to being a member of the board for nine years, which coordinates missionary activities in Haiti. Locally, he is an officer of the Board of the Missouri Optometric Association and is a member to the Kansas City Optometric Society.


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There’s nothing quite like seeing an artist come into his own on The Voice — and that’s why Sundance Head is arguably the musician with the best chance of knocking Billy Gilman off his frontrunner pedestal. He’s been taking a few major risks as of late, but they’re paying off, as evidenced by the positive response last week (following his performance of rival Alicia Keys’ “No One”) and again after this week’s “religious mosh pit.”
Head knows who he is and isn’t afraid to show it, and that’s what makes him so good. Not just anybody would so happily sing “Me and Jesus” on a show like The Voice, and not just anybody could get the crowd that worked up over such a song. Even avowed country and bluegrass haters couldn’t help but tap their toes to Head’s catchy tune.
Obviously, Blake Shelton was a huge fan of Head’s latest performance. He claimed that, in nearly a dozen seasons of The Voice, he’d never experienced anything quite like he did during Head’s performance. He appreciated not only Head’s impeccable stage presence, but also his message, as “more and more people have their own kind of relationship with God these days.”
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to hear from the other judges. But if their behavior during the performance was any indication, they loved the song nearly as much as Shelton. Alicia Keys was particularly enthusiastic, clapping along with the beat and smiling from ear to ear.
In the midst of such success on The Voice, it’s easy for viewers to forget that this is not Head’s first experience with reality television. He appeared on American Idol several years ago, but didn’t crack the top 10. He managed to land a deal with Universal Motown, but it fell through. And in case you forgot, his dad’s big hit got knocked off the chart by The Beatles. Despite two generations of bad luck, he’s pressing forward in full faith, as exemplified by tonight’s performance.
Sundance Head is the type of champion The Voice needs — a versatile singer who can excite a wide range of fans with his message and his enthusiasm. We fully expect him to survive this next elimination, and we can’t wait to see what else he has to offer!
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Fog Trapped Under Inversion In Utah Causes Flight Diversions
Dec 4, 2019, 2:34 PM | Updated: Jun 8, 2022, 4:49 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Airport officials say two dozen flights had to be diverted from the Salt Lake City airport due to low visibility. National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Conger says the murky air Wednesday was caused by fog that was trapped under air pollution called an inversion that has been hovering over the valley for several days. Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer says the flights had to be diverted around 10 a.m. to surrounding airports in other parts of Utah and in Colorado and Idaho. She says the fog had diminished by early afternoon but there were still some flight delays.

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European stocks climbed for a third straight week amid takeover activity and corporate earnings that surpassed analysts’ estimates.
AstraZeneca PLC surged 18 percent as Pfizer Inc sweetened its bid for the UK’s second-biggest drugmaker. Alstom SA jumped 10 percent as General Electric Co made an offer for the French company’s energy business. Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC climbed 9.4 percent after posting quarterly profits that exceeded projections.
The STOXX Europe 600 Index added 1.3 percent to 337.76 in a shortened holiday week for its biggest increase in a month. The benchmark equity gauge rallied 1.1 percent last month, following a decline in March.
The index closed within 0.4 percent of the six-year high it reached on April 4.
“M&A [merger and acquisition] is helping the market,” Louis de Fels, a Paris-based fund manager at Raymond James Financial Inc, said in an interview. “US companies have a lot of cash, and they want to use it in Europe, so it is positive for the European market.”
National benchmark indices rose in 16 of the 18 Western European markets this week. The UK’s FTSE 100 advanced 2.1 percent, while Germany’s DAX added 1.6 percent. France’s CAC 40 gained 0.3 percent. Most European markets were closed on Thursday for a holiday.
M&A announcements, coupled with better-than-expected earnings, offset concern over the Ukraine crisis. The US and the EU imposed new asset freezes and travel bans on people close to Russian President Vladimir Putin and some of their companies. Ukraine sent armored vehicles and artillery to retake Slovyansk, a stronghold for pro-separatist forces, defying Putin’s demand to pull back troops.
AstraZeneca surged 18 percent as Pfizer sweetened its bid to ￡63.1 billion (US$106 billion). AstraZeneca rejected the proposal on Friday, saying the offer fails to recognize the value of promising experimental medicines under development.

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The Italian Tax Agency (ITA) recently issued a ruling (Ruling) upon request of the Italian Hotel Association (Federalberghi) to clarify the VAT treatment of certain on-line reservation services. In summary, the Ruling states that on-line reservation platforms established in a EU Member State other than Italy need to register in Italy for VAT purposes and apply Italian VAT, when acting as intermediary between guests and Italian owners of accommodations or private houses not provided with a VAT-ID number.
Qualification of the accommodations as non-taxable persons
According to the Ruling, individuals providing accommodation services do not automatically qualify as taxable persons for VAT purposes. It is necessary to assess whether the relevant activity can be considered carried out on an entrepreneurial basis. The ITA clarifies that it is the platform’s responsibility to ascertain whether this is the case or not. In this respect, the platform needs to assess whether the accommodation owner is registered for VAT purposes: if the owner is registered for VAT purposes, than the owner will be qualified as a taxable person, otherwise the owner will be qualified as a non-taxable person.
The interpretation adopted in the Ruling is consistent with certain previous guidelines of the ITA, indicating that a service provider is entitled to qualify the customer as a taxable person only in case a VAT-ID number was obtained.
However, such a position does not seem to be compliant with EU law as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the European Union, according to which the notion of “taxable person” is defined on the basis of the factual circumstances of the case and despite any formality provided by the law. Also the European Commission adopted a different approach precisely in relation to the sharing economy, holding that, generally, an individual enrolled with a sharing economy platform should be considered a taxable person.
Qualification of the service provided by the platform
Amongst other, the Ruling clarifies that the service provided by the on-line reservation platform must be qualified as an intermediation service. This service will therefore be subject to Italian VAT as, pursuant to Italian place-of-supply rules, the place of supply is to be located in Italy in case of intermediation services provided to non-taxable persons, in connection with services that are localized in Italy for VAT purposes. This qualification applies regardless of whether the platform acts on behalf of the guest or the accommodation owner. On the other hand, according to the Ruling, the service cannot be qualified as “electronic supplied service” under Art. 7 of the Council Implementing Regulation No. 282/2011.
Consequences of the Ruling
As a result of the Ruling, if the on-line reservation platform does not obtain any VAT-ID number from the accommodation owner, it must treat the relevant transaction as a business-to-consumer (B2C) service. This service is to be localized in Italy for VAT purposes, and as a consequence, the on-line reservation platform needs to: (i) register in Italy for VAT purposes, by directly obtaining an Italian VAT number or appointing an Italian VAT representative; (ii) issue VAT invoices to the accommodation owner, applying Italian VAT. On the other hand, this service would not be subject to the reverse-charge regime, that is applicable to business-to-business (B2B) services only.
As, according to the Ruling, the service does not qualify as “electronic supplied service”, the on-line reservation platform would not be entitled to benefit from the mini one-stop-shop (MOSS) regime introduced by Directive 2008/8/EC.
Please note that a Ruling is binding only for the subject that is requesting it. Nevertheless, it will be used as a precedent in case of tax audits.