Bon Jovi’s Opening Band Stereo Satellite said their excited to be part of the last show too.
“We could not be more happy to be part of history,” Stereo Satellite guitarist Mike Orlando said.
The Bradley Center has had its share of famous artists perform at the arena. They’ve had about 20 major concerts a year for the last 30 years. The Bradley Center has also hosted 1.5 million people a year for different events from concerts to Milwaukee Bucks games.


I owned an H&K USP Tactical in .45ACP. I notice that your choices are of the H & K brand, so I feel I should caution you just a bit.
H & K has a mystique about them - they are in every video game, every movie and they know it. Their customer service is not the best and their service after the sale is lacking. Keep that in mind before you spend some hard earned cash.
Now, as for the weapon itself. My Tactical came rated to handle +P loads from H & K, which is something that a lot of manufacturers won't do without changes to their product like a recoil spring, and even then it will compromise your warranty. I had put about 1,000 rounds through it and never had any problems. It came with adjustable sights, which I personally find useless on a pistol, I prefer fixed night sights. What good is adjusting for a wind variable that is only present on one day shooting?
The pistol is big, almost too big and this is from a design that was "downsized" from the MK-23. I am over 6ft, wear XL gloves and even my hands are "too small" for this weapon to be handled properly in my opinion. To eject the magazine, I need to either use my off hand thumb, or rotate the weapon off target to press the latch that drops the magazine. While not a big deal, I feel that it's inconvenient and not the safest of actions to give up that firm handshake on the butt of the weapon just to replace mags. The trigger pull is good, with almost zero over travel right from the factory, but once again it's not a 1911, so it lacks in my opinion.
This is not a carry weapon, unless "carry" is on your hip, in a tactical thigh rig. The weapon weighs almost 2 pounds unloaded and that is a lot of weight to pack around all day on your hip or in a shoulder rig. Plus the profile is huge, so unless you are "working" in a ski town with a lot of heavy layers, or you are a member of the trench coat set, this will stick out like a sore thumb.
You can carry in position 1 with this weapon, which is a plus in my book. The frame mounted safety is one of two and is crisp with a positive "on" & "off".
As a home defense pistol, in a safebox next to the bed, it's a great piece of kit. 12 rounds of +P will put anyone in line for a dirt nap, plus it has in integral frame rail to put a SureFire X-200 to light up the night.
For a carry gun, I would recommend you look elsewhere. For a good home gun this pistol has several pluses that make it cool to own and it always garners attention when you break it out at the range. Comes with ( 2 ) 12 round mags, several replacement rubber "O" rings for the barrel and a neat black, tactical nylon carrying case.
Best of luck in your shopping efforts.
PS - As for .45 or .40
I carried a .40 for several years and like the round. It has good power, it's common, but it is a bit snappy in feel on recoil, especially in a poly or aluminum framed gun. Lots of muzzle flip in your average pistol.
The .45ACP, in my opinion, is just a better all around cartridge. Given the platform that you are looking at though, the .40S&W is going to offer a lighter and easier to carry weapon.


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We rafted yesterday with lower water conditions compared to the trip we took last year a week earlier in July. Lots more rock dodging, and lots more exposed rocks in the bigger rapids making for some uncomfortable bumps, and a few swims after getting stuck right before the drops. Still lots of fun, though, and armed with better beta we found the old cut that runs to the river with relatively small amount of shwacking. To find the cut, leave the lake heading directly north to the high point in the middle of the saddle. From there, look for the two small creeks and head directly in the middle, where the biggest alders are. You’ll see the cut and then probably lose it fairly quickly once you start heading down. We went more left and picked it up again. Don’t get too close to the creek, because it gets steep and you’ll lose the trail in a couple of places. All told, this path saved us about 45 minutes of BW3 alder bashing compared to last year. There were a few river wide sweepers and four portages - almost all of which are easily seen. If in doubt, take the river right channels and you’ll avoid most of them. There is also small sweeper at water level directly in the middle of one of the bigger rapids that’s just above water level below the slow middle section. At higher flows it would be completely submerged and harmless. Everyone but me avoided that spot - I got to swim.
Ran Sheep again this weekend. Water level was the lowest I’ve been on it and the last third of the river wasn’t good. The game trail from the lake down to the river is wide open, with literally no bushwhacking we were at the put in area in an hour. There’s some new wood in the water, all of which is either avoidable or easily seen in time to portage.
Sheep is a decent run when Willow is 800-1000cfs, you may have found an old trail we hacked down to the creek a few years back
Right on, and thanks for that. It’s supremely better path than the first time I went.
Lol, the first time I went I had no idea how thick the brush was. We also did not have packrafts and carried 35lb Ik’s with our gear, and extra stuff we did not need, I think my pack was 80lbs. Yep, it was a near death experience from the hike, and from the bears. It was loaded with bears, we saw 6, and on two seperated ocassions, they would not move out of the stream for several minutes. We also heard about 6-10 more explode through the brush upon realizing we were there. Other times I have been on on the creek, few or no bears were present, but ther first trip was epic, actually ruined part of the trip from bear stress. It is a different stream with more water, and I imagine it would be a handful if Willow were much over a 1000cfs at the of running it, would seem more Chickaloon like, Chickaloon is a bit harder though, even at normal good medium levels.

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Top Central Florida Destinations
Top Fishing Charters in Central Florida
Fishing in Central Florida
The Central Florida fishing scene is like the Sunshine state in general – a mix of everything. Stretching from Tampa Bay on the west, across the Orlando metropolitan area to Cape Canaveral on the east, the region offers lots of fishing possibilities. Whether you’re fishing with your kids for the first time or with a group of hard-core anglers, you’ll find a trip that suits everyone.
Red Snapper is the top priority for most anglers fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The legendary season is open in June and July. The area also attracts anglers looking to hook Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Kingfish, and all kinds of Snapper and Grouper. Inshore trips are the most popular, which is perfect for novices or families with kids.
The central area around Orlando is famous for its numerous lakes and ponds. You can find some of the best Largemouth Bass fishing in the US, which is the reason so many tournaments are being held here annually. If we had to pick one spot, it would be Lake Toho, as several Bass records were broken here.
The east coast of Central Florida is known for Daytona Beach, Port Canaveral, Vero Beach, and others. If you take an inshore trip, you’ll target similar species than the ones in the Gulf. The advantage of the east coast is its proximity to deep water, so you’ll reach offshore fishing grounds in less time. If you’re hoping to catch Sailfish, this is the place to be!
Fishing with a guide means your license and equipment are covered, so you’re all set. The greatest advantage of fishing in Central Florida is that it never stops. Join this year-round adventure!
Central Florida Fishing Seasons
Start the year by catching some huge Largemouth Bass in Lake Toho! There’s lots of Crappie and Smallmouth Bass as well, to make the trip even more interesting.
Inshore fishing is great in February, especially if you go after Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Flounder. These are all great targets for beginners.
In March, nearshore trips get increasingly better. Target Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia on the east coast.
If you’re in the Gulf, take a full day trip and head out offshore for Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and Wahoo. An extended trip could also bring you Tuna!
Visit the flats for the Silver King – Tarpon! This magnificent fish puts up a great fight and it’s not easy to catch one.
Red Snapper season is on, so make sure to book your spot on time! Or take this opportunity to go after Marlin and Mahi Mahi while everyone’s after Snapper.
The season for Red Snapper is almost over, so better hurry up! If you’re up for something more relaxing, stay inshore for Redfish and Flounder.
August is the perfect time to go far offshore and target Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, and other big game species.
Have you ever tried fly fishing? Catch Permit in the shallow water using this technique. You need to be patient and precise.
Catfish, Crappie, and Largemouth Bass are great targets if you want to take a freshwater trip. Visit one of the lakes around Orlando and you can’t go wrong.
Go after Grouper and Snapper if you enjoy bottom fishing. For some adrenaline-pumping action, target fast Wahoo in the offshore waters.
End the year by catching great nearshore fish such as Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, and Barracuda.
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Reviews of Fishing in Central Florida
September fishing trip
Catherine A. fished with AJ’s Bass Guides on September 18, 2020
Go first thing in the morning to Big Lake Tohopakaliga.
Half day trip with Capt Mike Moore
Edward S. fished with Mike Morse Fishing – Lake Harris on September 3, 2020
Bring lunch cause u are not gonna want to stop fishing!
My personal best bass in the first thirty minutes
Steven S. fished with AJ’s Bass Guides on September 2, 2020
Lake Togo is a well managed lake. The bass were very healthy and the population Is excellent. Even on a very Hot September day without any wind we caught plenty of fish. Watching the eagles and ospreys was fun and encouraging. And all this right here in the Orlando metro.
Half day trip with Captain Steve
Wanda B. fished with Lake Toho Guides on July 3, 2020
Book with Captain Steve. He knows where the fish are and you won't go home empty handed.
Great times on Lake Harris with Captain Mike
Brian S. fished with Mike Morse Fishing – Lake Harris on June 30, 2020
If you book a shorter trip bring food. If fishing is slow the trip might last a little longer than expected. Only, because the captain will want everyone one to experience a catch.
Half day trip with Captain Bill Goudy Jr
Maki B. fished with Captain Bill Goudy Jr–Winter Haven on June 25, 2020
Choose Captain Bill, he made it very easy for me to fish, didn't have to bait my hook and answered all my novice questions.
Half day fishing with Capt Brent.
Nick M. fished with A Horizon Fishing Charters – Lake Toho on June 19, 2020
Go see Captain Brent and learn the basics and have a great time!
We Slayed All Day
Adam A. fished with Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee on March 26, 2020
Hire a guide with a boat and follow what they say.

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St. Columba's York, United Reformed Church is in Priory Street. Priory Street is a turning off Micklegate, first on the right after entering the walled city through Micklegate Bar. Alternatively, if you are coming up Micklegate from the direction of the river, turn left just after passing Holy Trinity Priory Church.
There is limited kerb-side parking, both in Micklegate and in Priory Street. It is normally "Pay and Display", but on Sundays it is free of charge until 1.00 p.m.
If there is no kerb-side space when you arrive, you can go through Micklegate Bar and turn left into Nunnery Lane. There is an off-street "Pay and Display" park with ample space [but charges apply at all times!]. Park at the bottom of the car park - turn left on foot out of the car park, left again after the Moat House Hotel, and left a third time into Lower Priory Street. The church is visible from this point.


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On April 2, 2008, Bertie Ahern, the esteemed and/or maligned Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, announced his resignation effective May 6. Mr. Ahern assumed office in June 1997 and is the tenth Taoiseach. He is currently embroiled in a financial scandal concerning payments made to him in the mid-1990s. Brian Cowen, the Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Finance, will replace him as Taoiseach.
It’s taken me awhile to get used to the strange spelling of Irish words. Tay-oh-i-seech? Tan-ay-stee? Actually, they’re tee-shock and tan-a-shta. In Irish an “s” is always pronounced “sh.”

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It was the famed English Romantic poet William Woodsworth who once said that “Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity.” Through his poetry, Aaron Woodson aims to bear his soul to the world, hoping to find an audience that can relate to and be inspired with his words.
Woodson is a former military combat veteran turned published author, poet, and radio personality based in Jacksonville, Florida. He has recently released his new book, “The Face of Expression 2: In Your Face,” a sequel to his acclaimed book, “The Face of Expression.”
Originally a California native, he grew up in Vallejo, where he attended high school. Early on in his life, he began to have an interest and passion for poetry, starting his foray into the art form by beginning to write poems in school. He also loved writing so much that he told his parents that someday he would publish his very own book.
However, Woodson had to put that dream of becoming an author on hold for a while. Shortly after graduating from Vallejo High School, he enlisted in the military. He served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air National Guard for 15 years. In his career in the military, he was able to participate in campaigns like Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve.
After a career in the military, Woodson had decided to settle down, moving to Jacksonville back in June 2016. Now at 35 years old, he is rekindling the passion he had for poetry when he was young, as he is establishing a career as an author and a poet. Since moving to Florida, Woodson worked on writing his first book, completing it in January 2018, and publishing it through Author House Publishing.
Woodson’s first book, “The Face of Expression,” is a collection of written reflections and poetry that sends the reader through a journey through his mind, giving them a perspective on his broad and unique perspective on life.
As Christian Sia writes for his review for Readers’ Favorite, “The author allows the reader to peer into his soul, to look through his eyes and understand that life is a struggle, but one we can take charge of and give perspective and a name to through the art of learning, of being present, of loving.”
In his book, Woodson writes pieces that are therapeutic, powerful, cathartic, honest, and passionate – never afraid to go into emotional territories of pain, darkness, and be brutally honest with his readers.
Ultimately, Woodson aims to be an inspiration to others through the works that he creates. By writing honestly about his heart, truth, vulnerability, successes, failures, joys, inspirations, and sharing it with the world at large, Woodson hopes that many people would resonate with his words, and inspire them to follow their dreams like he did.

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Dunkeswell family raises over 11k in three years
An the fundraising is set to continue.
Irene Pym MBE and her family have only lived in Dunkeswell for three years but, since moving to the village, have raised a whopping �11,500 for charity.
A further event is now due to take place and Mrs Pym hopes to receive similar good support from the community.
The family is staging a flower festival and fair from Friday, August 20, to Sunday, August 22, at Throgmorton Hall.
The Love Unity and Peace event will run from 10am to 7pm in aid of Help for Heroes, with coffee, lunches and tea.
In addition, there will be a songs of praise event on Sunday, August 22, at 6.30pm, which is supported by St Nicholas Church and the Blackdown Christians.


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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sunday Morning News and Views, Part I
It's the first weekend of Spring and time for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has undergone a heart transplant in a hospital near Washington, D.C. Cheney, 71, was on the waiting list for a heart for 20 months - which is longer than the average wait time in the Washington area. His prognosis remains uncertain. The transplant raises questions about priorities for transplants, not so much about money or celebrity but about age and expected life expectancy with the transplant. Many argue that a priority should be given to younger recipients when possible, who have much longer to be with their families and to contribute to society.
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments on the Obama administration's health care law. The Justices have set aside SIX HOURS to debate whether the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. The health care law is the single biggest accomplishment of the Obama presidency. The law polarized America as Obama became the first US President to successfully Shepherd through health care reform. Three Republicans and Two Democratic presidents before him had tried and failed. The same forces that blocked those attempts are fighting a misleading rhetorical attack to have health care reform overturned.
While most states are scrambling to comply with the Affordable Care Act, Florida has a different, high-stakes strategy. Florida Republican leaders are betting they'll be successful in their legal fight to strike down the law. They've rejected and returned federal grants to help develop a healthcare exchange. They also haven't applied for millions in federal dollars to begin expanding Medicaid. The irony, critics say, is that if the Supreme Court upholds the law or just leaves some parts of it in place, Florida may miss key deadlines and cede much of its healthcare planning to the federal government.
This month, a Tennessee court ordered a woman to pay child support for the Russian child she'd adopted and then sent back on a plane to Moscow. The woman, Torry Ann Hansen, said the child was "psychotic," and she couldn't be his parent anymore. His case has thrown the spotlight on adoptions from Russia -- now slowed by the backlash against a string of notorious abuse cases.
Pope Benedict leaves Mexico and heads to Cuba tomorrow. The trip is officially aimed at marking the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the statue of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre -- which was found floating in the bay of Nipe. But many on the Communist island are hoping the trip highlights concerns about religious freedom.
A reading of Eugene O'Neill's long lost play, "Exorcism," is staged for the first time since 1920. O'Neill was the first American playwright to put the vernacular on the American stage. The play, written by a young O'Neill not long after his own suicide attack in 1912. In1921 he earned a Pullitzer Prize for another work, and thought he destroyed all the copies. "Long Days Journal Into Night", O'Neill's greatest play, was written in 1941 but not produced until after he was dead, due to a restriction placed on it by O'Neil himself. The one act play will be presented for the first time in 92 years tonight at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.
Carolyn Hopkins is the voice behind too many public service announcements to count, at airports, subways and theme parks. She tells you a train is coming, to step away from the platform, or to please pay attention to your luggage. And she does it all from her home in northern Maine.

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Consider this the SEAL Team season 2 news that so many out there likely expected — Judd Lormand is now a series regular!
Even though SEAL Team season 2 may not be premiering on CBS until we get around to the fall, you don’t have to wait for more casting news!
As we dive into SEAL Team season 2 premiering this fall on CBS, do you want to know what lies ahead for Jason?
What do you want to watch Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m. Eastern this fall? We discuss this further in our new TV Logjams feature on the subject.
When SEAL Team season 2 premieres on CBS this fall, it is going to be doing so with a new showrunner in to in John Glenn.
Following tonight’s finale on CBS, what could the SEAL team season 2 premiere date be? That is the focus of this particular article.
The SEAL Team finale is heading over to CBS in one week’s time and based on some of the information that we’ve got, all signs point towards some significant surprises.
Want to know what’s coming up on SEAL Team episode 21? Let’s kick things off here with the title for the episode in “The Graveyard of Empires.” Isn’t that a little bit of a chilling way in order to kick things off?
SEAL Team episode 21 is entitled “The Graveyard of Empires,” and what you are going to see in this episode is David Boreanaz continue a tradition of directing that he has taken on with many of his other shows over the years.


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The rand nearly crashed through R17/$ overnight and South African shares plummeted on Monday morning as scenes of market mayhem play out across the world.
Already unnerved by the coronavirus crisis, markets were shocked by a 30% crash in the oil price overnight after Saudi Arabia launched a price war. It announced the biggest cut in its prices in two decades after Opec failed to reach a deal to cut output. Russian refused to lower production.
By late-morning on Monday, the Brent crude oil price was down 20% to $35 a barrel. The shock oil crash wreaked havoc on fuel producer Sasol's share price, which started the day 45% lower.
The oil price slump triggered massive instability in global markets, with emerging market currencies hit hard. But the rand staged an impressive recovery - after almost breached R17/$ early on Monday, it was last trading at R15.96/$, R20.95 to a pound and R18.17 to a euro.
The JSE's all share index slumped by more than 5% by mid-morning on Monday. Asian markets ended around 6% lower, while the Australian stock exchange lost 7%. European markets were also sharply lower.
Wall Street looks set for a grim trading day. So far, the losses in American stock futures are so large that they are triggering the maximum loss limits according to exchange rules.
South African companies are bleeding out value. Mining company Glencore was down almost 13%, MTN lost 12% and South32 declined 11%. The declines were across various sectors, from miners to financial services and retailers.
Standard Bank, FirstRand and Sanlam were among financial stocks that lost more than 5% of their value shortly after the JSE opened although they started recovering during the day.
Shoprite declined by more than 7%, as did Aspen.
“It’s a combination of the real economic impact expected and sentiment turning very negative. Investors are grappling with the expected impact of the coronavirus on different companies,” said Protea Capital Management CEO, Jean Pierre Verster.
Verster said while Sasol’s decline was obviously because of the oil price, Aspen could be impacted by supply chain issues as the company struggles with the availability of active pharmaceutical ingredients in India, as well as idle production lines in China.
“Shoprite has significant exposure to African economies like Angola and Nigeria which produce oil,” he added.
Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group said a global recession is now almost inevitable this year following the stock market losses and oil price crash.
"Oil’s sharpest one-day drop since the 1991 Gulf war has further fuelled the sell-off in global stock markets that started a couple of weeks ago on fears that coronavirus is going to severely damage economic growth. Every major stock market is getting hammered as oil prices plunge due to a price war following the breakdown of Saudi Arabia’s oil-cutting alliance with Russia over the weekend," he said. Green says because these are issues that will not be resolved overnight, they can be expected to have far-reaching consequences.
Musa Makoni, a trading specialist at Purple Group, says investors are dumping stocks, which are riskier assets, in favour of bonds which are usually considered safe haven in times of global crisis.
While the gold price was flat at $1,688.oz, gold shares rallied. Harmony was up more than 7%.

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Dammit. It removed the part in quotes… the subject is supposed to read:THIS is "Time based art"
I feel like I watched a commercial, or some promo for a TV show. blech
I enjoyed it… if it feels a bit commercial it's because the concept has been co-opted by ad agencies. There was a commercial which had 20-somethings using their cel phones to coordinate invading a supermarket and taking slingshot rides down the aisles… a bastardization of the crowd happenings that changes them from something that is intended to give the viewers a surreal experience into anarchic & destructive joy-riding.
Yeah, I liked it too. A nicely executed bit of theatre. If anything the implicit politics strike me as *anti* market - In this busy space where people hurry to do business, get to work, we choose to do something utterly gratuitous. Not only that but the content of our nicely organised (& in that careful organising itself lies another layer of *our* time stolen from the man) acte gratuit itself involves - what? - well… *doing nothing*, *stopping*, manifestly neither *working* nor *doing business* nor *making war*. And there are whoops of genuine pleasure from onlookers at the end.There is an encroaching element of theme-parkness in some large-scale art/performance that I find distressing, a blend of demagogy, marketing and the banal ( I'll name names if anyone cares) & I'd be the first to be critical of it; but this piece seems to me to be the antithesis of that phenomenon - smart, worked over, un-lazy, complex.
I enjoyed it a lot. this is so much better than a commercial, if only for the fact that there was no (obvious) brand placement involved. Experiencing this as a commercial tells us more about the artistic potential/value of certain commercials than anything else. I agree with Michael that the power lies exactly in simply seizing to actively take part in society. It is unnecessary to do anything more than that in a place like Grand Central, as people have such a short attention span when walking through a public space. It might just be a more effective approach to actually reaching an audience than kicking against the establishment
I agree that this was a wonderful project, Improv everywhere has been doing an amazing series of these for a while now. I found it inspiring and along the lines of Boal's invisible theater.Just as a side note their server has been slammed and hosting costs are through the roof. If you enjoyed the piece consider dropping a small donation on them http://www.improveverywhere.com/2008/02/04/donate/ james
or is it "Dogs Playing Poker" for performance art?
Hey, I've seen this done in Covent Garden. They call it "living statues".
Hi Nigel - living statues in Covent Garden, Barcelona, Paris whatever… just *so* dull..agreed.There's no room, no resonance in that form which is exactly the same in every detail that matters whatever it *looks like* & wherever it is carried out. (In a sense it's small scale "theme-parkism" and that analysis, I think, is borne out by the very immediate cash nexus involved in the living statue thing)There's something very different about this - connected with it's one-offness, the fact it is a created/enacted by a collective & also that it's entirely free of the above mentioned monetary aspects , as well as the anti market sub text I maintain is present (whether put there consciously or not).For me, it is typologically related to the student 'Anti-Normalizer' project Brett Stallbaum posted on here awhile backhttp://rhizome.org/discuss/view/26527/#49096 - we reposted the vid of that on dvbloghttp://dvblog.org/?p=535 & thinking aloud then it struck me that there was something there very much in a line of descent from 68's ‘Sous les pavés, la plage!’ - it's no accident, as we old Trots love to say, that this kind of work, with its deeply utopian strain, is surfacing again now, in a time of increasing political and economic uncertainty…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2F0NcnRnc0&feature=relatedWell, at least it's time-based…
Grumpy old git that I am, it caught me in a cynical mood. I was put off by the presentation of the video with the David Blaine - style reaction shots and the upbeat music.I like the utopian kind of thing and I like how this '68 stuff is re-surfacing and to see the return of that great '70s dance, the standing still.
well, not so grumpy, and the late 60's reference falls on deaf ears to me. what is sad is that so many are commenting on a video momento of a physical performane piece that was orchestrated via cell phones. Rather than altering or changing the network, the performers dumbly went along with the instructions. If the piece had a dynamic life on the net I might consider it. If the piece had an online manifestation I might show some interest, If the participants had exhibited their creativity then maybe… but this is just a mildly newsworthy event that became popular on youtube.
Joe, the orchestrators of the event, "Improv Everywhere" exhibited creativity in designing and organizing the event, as they have done many times before. I think one of the primary qualities of this type of performance is the fact that it happens just once and then it's done. Calling it a "mildly newsworthy event that became popular on youtube" is to entirely ignore the context within which it is done and an unfair judgement of the work. A bit like trying to review a book while ignoring the story it contains.
What I was meaning was the late 60s reference is the so much of this "interventionist" street art draws heavily on the theories and practices of 60s and 70s artists and activists who were highly critical of the dominance of military, political and commercial interests in mainstream media. I would say that focussing on the novelty of the technology that is used to create can perhaps draw us into a consumerist mentality, that is something is good or "creative" because it uses a new(ish) gadget, and so you lose the essentially socially interactive interactions of this kind of thing.
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KJ Blattenbauer is a publicist and author with nearly 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and influencers get more attention and learn how to do their own PR. Her expertise has been featured on Entrepreneurs on Fire, PR Daily, Inc., Entrepreneur, and more. KJ’s new book, How To Be a Media Darling, is now available on Amazon. She will launch the first collection for her dress line, vieve and jo, in Spring 2020, and the wait list is now open at vieveandjo.com
Learning how to pitch yourself to podcasts, Facebook groups, publications, and other online outlets is key to creating buzz about who you are and what you do. In this episode get tips from a PR professional so that you can learn how to pitch yourself and grow your business DIY style.


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Yemi Alade treats fans with outtakes from the production of the praised visual of her EDM smash “Want You”.
Lovers of Yemi Alade and “Want You”, can enjoy scenes and sequences that was not included in the final version of the music video.
In other related news, the instrumental produced by Maleek Berry has also hit the cyberspace.
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Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a game-changing technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way we make things. So what can you do with a 3D printer? The possibilities are endless!
3D printing has been around for a few decades. Still, it’s only recently that technology has become affordable and accessible to the masses. 3D printers are now being used in various industries, from manufacturing to medicine.
The potential applications of 3D printing are virtually limitless. In manufacturing, 3D printers can create prototypes and custom parts quickly and cheaply. In the medical field, doctors are using 3D-printed implants and prosthetics to help patients recover from injuries and illnesses.
So what can you do with a 3D printer?
There are a few different 3D printers, each with its capabilities. The most popular type of 3D printer is the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printer. This printer melts ABS or PLA plastic and then extrudes it through a small nozzle to create an object layer by layer.
If you want to get into 3D printing but need more money for an expensive industrial model. Many lower-cost home models, such as the Falshforge Dreamer NX, will also do the job.
Introducing Dreamer NX, a 3D printer from False Forge that is perfect for family use.
This fully assembled single extruder 3D printer offers you the performance and convenience you need when bringing your creative ideas to life. With its easy-to-use features and functions, this 3D printer allows anyone to produce high-quality prints with minimal effort.
The Dreamer NX also offers Additive Manufacturing branding that provides professional quality to your products. Get ready to create unique designs at home with the Dreamer NX 3D Printer by False Forge.
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Roseville Police Arrest Two After Chase, Crash Into Ditch
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ROSEVILLE (CBS13) — A vehicle theft interrupted by a Roseville resident led to a pursuit that ended in a ditch on Thursday morning, according to police.
A resident called police at about 7:47 a.m. to report the attempted vehicle theft. Police located the suspects in a pick-up truck and gave pursuit on Foothills Boulevard. The suspects then headed west on Blue Oaks but hit a dead-end into a field. They reportedly drove through a gate onto a grave road, up an embankment and then crashed into a ditch.
The passenger was injured and taken into custody. The driver attempted to run from officers but was apprehended.
The truck was possibly carjacked in Sacramento on Dec. 15, police said.
The suspects are facing charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, failing to yield to officers and attempted vehicle theft.
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Blog your heart out. Posting poems, quotes, stories and general ramblings. A say as you feel blog. This is where I unwind.
November 11, 2010
a kiss in the air
And wherever you are, if I ever cross your mind, I ask for you to do a thing for me: blow a kiss in the air, make sure it travels well, so it can find its way to me, only then I'll know you're thinking of me.


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The Indian selection committee has on Sunday announced the 15-men squad for the first three ODIs against South Africa. The selectors brought in uncapped all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh from Punjab, who has been consistent in his performances in the recent times in to the ODI squad. On the other hand uncapped Karnataka pacer S Aravind was selected for the T20 Internationals which begins on October 2nd.
The main player who was left out from the team which toured the Bangladesh was Ravindra Jadeja, who has been rested for Gurkeerat who bowls off-spin and Dhawal Kulkarni for Amit Mishra.
“We have selected Gurkeerat, looking on his all-rounder capabilities. The game needs more of the all-rounders. He has been consistent in the recent past”, BCCI selection committee chairman Sandeep Patil said.
The selectors who met in Bangalore for announcing the ODI squad said that they haven’t considered change in the captaincy after Virat Kohli leading India to a Series win in Srilanka. MS Dhoni has stepped down as the Test Captain during the tour of Australia last year.
” we have not discussed anything on the change of captaincy. we have total faith in MS Dhoni as the ODI captain”, Patil said.
“We have selected the squad keeping in view, the nature of the wickets. It is not that we have lost faith in our seamers. we have even discussed about Ishant Sharma, it is not that we have limited him only for Tests.”, he added.
India will play three T20 Internationals, five ODIs and four tests, in a long tour that ends on December 7th. South Africa is expected to arrive in the last week of September, the Espn reported.


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The number of patents is seen as an essential indicator of a country’s innovative strength. Brabant’s dominance is exceptional: the number two, South Holland, applied for nearly three times fewer patents than Brabant. “The new figures are once again proof of the strong innovation culture in this region,” said Guido Leestemaker, Foreign Investments project manager at the Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM). “Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, labor market tightness, and geopolitical turmoil in Europe, our region remains undiminished innovative. The innovative climate is still strong, and growth remains robust.”
For large companies, patents are important to ensure their distinctive value. For example, Philips has accumulated tens of thousands of patent rights. This year’s harvest totaled 1338 patents, and Philips’ former lighting branch Signify, headquartered at the High Tech Campus, came in second at 743 patents. The main themes in Dutch patent applications are medical technology, electrical machinery, and organic chemicals.
Leestemaker emphasizes that the patents (and thus the innovativeness) do not all originate from Dutch companies. “Our efforts to attract valuable innovative foreign companies to Brabant also contribute to this development. More than 25 percent of Dutch patents come from foreign companies, and in Brabant, these include STMicroelectronics in Eindhoven and Sabic in Bergen op Zoom.”
- STMicroelectronics is a global developer and supplier of semiconductors and other electronic solutions. The company offers a wide range of products, including microcontrollers, sensors, power management circuits, and analog ICs used in various industries, including automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and telecommunications.
- Sabic in Bergen op Zoom is engaged, among other things, in producing and developing innovative plastics. The company specializes in developing high-performance plastics that are used, for example, in the automotive industry, building and construction, packaging, healthcare, and electronics.
Bergen op Zoom is an exciting location for more companies, says Leestemaker. “Take, for example, UBQ, a hugely innovative climate tech company that also gets support from the BOM.” UBQ develops advanced materials such as biobased thermoplastics from waste.
In the region they are also pleased with this new investment. “West Brabant wants to be a leader in the transition to the new economy,” said Dominique Hopmans, alderman for economic affairs in Bergen op Zoom. “Regarding the raw materials transition, UBQ is an excellent example of a frontrunner driving this transition, making the company a circular asset for Bergen op Zoom.”
The majority in the top 10 are from outside Europe
The EPO received 193,460 applications worldwide last year, 2.5 percent more than the year before. The Netherlands ranks third out of all European countries. More than 6,800 applications came from the Netherlands; in 2021, the figure was 6,578. Patent applications from the Netherlands were mainly for inventions of medical technology, electrical machines, and organic chemicals.
Huawei was the leading patent applicant at the EPO for the fourth time since 2017, followed by LG, Qualcomm, Samsung, and Ericsson. The top ten includes four companies from Europe (Philips, BASF, Ericsson, and Siemens), two from South Korea, two from the US, and one each from China and Japan. Patent applications also often come from small companies, according to the EPO. One in five requests worldwide in 2022 came from an individual inventor or a small or medium-sized organization with fewer than 250 employees. Universities and public research organizations applied for seven percent of patents.
Source: Innovation Origins


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In the summer of 2020 GCSE and A-Level students lost trust in the grade awarding process when they didn’t sit exams. Policy makers put algorithmic decision making at the centre of the system designed to protect comparable outcomes. The Prime Minister publicly blamed a mutant algorithm, students protested in Westminister, and two Ofqual executives stepped down. It exposed the system workings in ways that were previously not understood. It damaged trust in public sector processes. That loss of trust needs restored in the 2021 pandemic special circumstances without the standard exams process, additional support is required by centres and candidates, and legal obligations on adta transparency need met, for all future years regardless of whether candidates sit exams or not.
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Lady Eagles freshman Emily Kirchner was been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the week ending Sept. 22.
Kirchner, a native of Bartlesville, Okla., averaged 9.83 assists, 3.33 digs and 1.33 kills per game last week as the the Tracie Collins coached side split a pair of conference matches.
After losing 3-0 to College of the Ozarks on Friday night, the Lady Eagles rebounded with a 3-0 sweep of Central Baptist College, with Kirchner collecting 30 assists and 11 digs.
Others nominated for the honor were Shelby Easley (College of Saint Mary), Becca Flavin (Waldorf College), Sarah Kreul (College of the Ozarks) and Beth Walker (Bellevue University).
Oklahoma Wesleyan is 13-5 on the season.


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· (680g) lukewarm water – about 50c
· (907g) Bread Flour
· 1 tablespoon salt
· 1 1/2 tablespoons (14g) instant or active dry yeast
I used half of everything for one loaf for a saucepan! You can make the full batch and come back to it from the fridge later in the week for ease!
Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Mix and stir everything together to make a very sticky, rough dough. If you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, beat at medium speed with the beater blade for 30 to 60 seconds. If you don't have a mixer, just get those muscles working. I used my hand to make sure everything was a good mix.
Cover the dough with cling film and let it rise. About 2 hours.
Then refrigerate for 2 hours for up to a week. The longer you leave it the more sour it will taste. Little like sourdough but without the leaven.
Take out half the dough, if you made the full batch and place it on a floured (bread flour) surface. Round it into a ball. Cup your hands and work the bottom to shape it into a nice round loaf shape.
Flour your pan and pop the dough inside. Dust the top with a light coating of flour.
Let the dough rise from anywhere between 1 and 3hrs – subject to how warm your house is!
Preheat the oven to 220c and have a tray or bowl at the bottom of your oven heating at the same time. Here you will create some extra steam and heat, pour (be careful) a cup of cold water into that tray when you have placed the saucepan inside – I did lid on for the first part of the bake.
Bake the bread for 25mins and then remove the lid. Remove when the loaf is golden brown – approx. another ten mins.
Take out – remember the handle is hot! Turn out onto a tray and let it cool!
Eat with your favourite butter or spread! Whichever you feel is the psychological healthy option!

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In the Suo Moto (court on its own motion) Vs Satish Mahadeorao Uke case, at the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court, Justice PB Varale and Justice ZA Haq, on March 1, 2016 sentenced the respondent Uke to two months of simple imprisonment with a fine of Rs 2,000. The court further stated that if Uke fails to pay the fine, he will be kept behind the bars for an additional 15 days.
Nation Next some days back told you about the first ever on camera open court session held at the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. The bench headed by Justice Varale and Justice Haq in a decision on February 23, 2017 had issued a non-bailable warrant against Uke to secure his presence before the Court on February 27, 2017 at 10.30 am and stated that if Uke fails to remain present before the Court it will pass orders forfeiting the amount of security deposited by him with the Registry of the Court and will proceed with hearing of the Suo Motu Contempt petition No. 7/2016. In spite of the non-bailable warrant issued against him, Uke failed to appear in the court on February 27 and on a further hearing on February 28.
Advocate CJ Joveson, who had filed a vakalatnama on behalf of respondent Satish Uke earlier on February 22, 2017, on February 28, submitted that he is not authorized to argue the contempt petition on basis of merits and should assist Advocate Bijoy Krishna Adhikari. Both Justice Varale and Justice Haq rejected the Criminal Application No 12 of 2017, through which Uke sought leave to permit Advocate Bijoy Krishna Adhikari to further continue and argue the matter on his behalf without signing and filing of vakalatnama. Thereafter, Justice Varale and Justice Haq took a mutual decision of adjourning the matter to enable the contemnor (Uke) to make submissions on the point of punishment/sentence. Both the judges called upon Additional Public Prosecutor KS Joshi to assist them to examine the matter.
The bench noted that while delivering the judgment in Civil Revision Application No. 26/2016 on 6th of June, 2016, the learned single Judge Justice RK Deshpande found that “There is a definite, deliberate, motivated and calculated attempt on the part of the present respondent – Satish Mahadeorao Uke, which is discernible to bring down the image of judiciary in the estimation of the public or to impair the administration of justice or tend to bring the administration of justice into disrepute. The learned Single Judge recorded that there is definite act of browbeating the Court and if such attempt remains unsuccessful, to raise a false and concocted plea of recusal by the Judge hearing the matter.” Furthermore, Justice RK Deshpande framed draft charges against the respondent.
On basis of the charges and the previous conduct of the respondent, Advocate KS Joshi, submitted that the acts of the respondent – Satish Mahadeorao Uke as culled out in the judgment given in Civil Revision Application No. 26 of 2016 and the draft charges framed by the learned single Judge amounts to criminal contempt of Court.
As per the judgment passed by Justice Varale and Justice Haq on February 28, 2017, Satish Uke was held guilty of committing a criminal contempt of court. The court noted that after many opportunities from the court, Uke still remained absent during the proceedings and did not file any application explaining his absence, seeking exemption from personal appearance or adjournment.
In addition to the two months simple imprisonment and Rs 2,000 fine, the honorable judges fortified Rs 1, 00,000 apart from Rs 51,000 (which was forfeited for video recording) out of Rs 2, 00,000, which was deposited by Uke with the Registry of the court. The court also directed to forfeit the remaining amount as Uke continuously failed to appear during the hearings, on February 23, 27 and 28th.
The memory chips of video recordings were directed to be kept in a sealed cover signed by the Registrar and it was clarified well that the chips of video recording or the copies in any form shall not be given to anybody without prior permission of the Court. The sealed envelope should be kept in custody of Registrar (Administration) of this Court.


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Freshman Jonathan Gilling scored 12 points in his first college start for Arizona St. (5-9, 1-1 Pac-12), which was without three key players. Starters Keala King and Kyle Cain and reserve Chris Colvin were suspended by coach Herb Sendek for "unacceptable conduct."
The Sun Devils, who snapped a four-game losing streak, shot a season-best 61.1 percent and made 7 of 13 3-point attempts.
Kendrick Nunn, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery last week, has been dismissed from the Illinois basketball team.
Delaware has hired Notre Dame assistant Martin Ingelsby as its next men's basketball head coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.
Michigan State-Duke in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge will pit two of the best recruiting classes in the nation. Here's a look at all the games.

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The field of dietetics can focus on the science behind nutrition and the effect of food on the human body. Studies may delve into the physiology and biochemistry of food consumption and explore how specific nutrients are metabolized by the body.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The full 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on an Ohio law aimed at public money for Planned Parenthood in an anti-abortion push by GOP lawmakers.
The Cincinnati-based court announced its plan Thursday, agreeing to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s request. The agreement returns the case to pending appeal after a three-judge panel had upheld a lower-court judge’s ruling against the law.
The court says a majority of its 16 judges voted to reconsider the case, and that oral arguments will be scheduled.
The Ohio law targeted funding that Planned Parenthood gets through the state’s health department. That money is mostly from the federal government. It supports certain education and prevention programs.
The law would bar such funds from going to entities that perform or promote abortions.


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Our map shows all of Italy's regions and the food they're known for. Find out how to eat regionally when you go to Italy!
Cheesecake di salmone e ricotta
What to eat while traveling through Italy
You Haven’t Eaten Real Italian Food Until You Have Eaten This. A food tour around Rome.
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Gelateria Della Palma, Rome - over 150 flavors. I LOVE European ice cream. It is the BEST! :). This was John's favorite!!
Italian market place in Rome, Campo dei Fiori

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Dear readers, you have been with me from the beginning of this project. You have seen the fleece preparation, the spinning and the many natural dye adventures. And now, here is knitting. Here is some culmination!
Waysides is all about the creation of a local colour map using natural dyes sourced along our paths and journeys in our neighbourhoods. My colours are from the plants and trees gathered from within the habitual walks of our home in the inner north of Melbourne.
The yarn was spun from English Leicester fleece from Collingwood Children’s Farm. This wool is grown a few kilometres from our home.The fleece was washed and scoured, then divided into locks, combed and dizzed. It was spun worsted style as a two ply low twist yarn best suited for lace knitting. 20 g batches were then mordanted with alum and dyed with a variety of local flora and modified using a copper solution made of copper pipe found in the backyard and an iron solution from rusty nails in the backyard, also household vinegar and washing soda. All the water used in this project was rainwater collected from our roof into a tank.
This is the first shawl I have ever designed myself. It doesn’t burst with innovation but it was a thrilling endeavour none the less. I poured over Evelyn Clark charts trying to understand how to centre a lace a pattern and grow it at the sides as the shawl increased. I watched Stephen West’s Shawlscapes class and saw how the 90 degree spines work and how to make the 45 degree wing expand. It was laboriously plotted out and swatched and replotted.
All 39 skeins (remember the one I melted) had to be wound into centre pull balls and labelled. Then I organised the balls of yarn in waves of light, medium and dark values only to realise that the balls of yarn weren’t all the same length. They were roughly 20 grams each but very roughly and my inconsistency in spinning meant that some balls had more yarn in them than others. As the shawl stripes would grow significantly as the work progressed, I had to concentrate the smaller balls towards the beginning of the shawl and save the bigger balls for the end. So in many ways, the colours are sorted more by constraints than by aesthetics!
I got all the balls numbered and everything in a bag, just in time to go on holiday, a scant two weeks before the Woolcraft deadline. Fortunately for me, the winter water of Queensland was far too cold for me (I prefer bath temperature) so I surrendered myself to lots of pool and beach supervision with my knitting. My charts got rained on, splashed with pool water and crumpled. They looked like ancient artefacts by the time I finished. But it did get finished, a few days after we got back from holiday. The shawl told me it was finished really, as I started to run out of ball length prior to finishing the stripes.
1. Eucalyptus viminalis bark, iron
2. Acacia dealbata pods, washing soda
3. Rumex crispis flowers, washing soda
4. A. dealbata pods
5. E. sideroxylon leaves, washing soda
6. E. nicholii leaves
7. A. dealbata pods, vinegar
8. E. sideroxylon leaves
9. E. nicholii leaves, iron
10. A. dealbata pods, copper
11. Prunus cerasifera, copper
12. Vitus vinifera, iron
13. E. viminalis bark
14. E. viminalis leaves, vinegar
15. E. nicholii leaves, copper
16. A. dealbata pods, iron
17. E. viminalis leaves
18. Prunus cerasifera, iron
19. Rumex crispis flowers, vinegar
20. Vitus vinifera leaves, vinegar
21. E. nicholii leaves, vinegar
22. Prunus cerasifera leaves, vinegar
23. E. sideroxylon leaves, vinegar
24. Vitus vinifera leaves, washing soda
25. E. viminalis bark, vinegar
26. Vitus vinifera leaves
27. E. viminalis leaves, copper


Project 965: is it the 964 Turbo?
Let’s clear this one up once and for all.
The fact generally accepted is that the Porsche 965 was a stillborn concept created by Porsche engineers to examine the concept of replacing the 911 Turbo with a new premium model. It was to be a top-of-the-range car, faster than the 930 but cheaper and below the ultimate 959.
It’s at this point that if you Google ‘Porsche 965’ that everything becomes complicated. Remarkably, many people think that the
964 Turbo is actually a 965. Specialist car dealers, who really ought to have a firmer grasp of the facts, advertise them, and on any Porsche forum there is a history of heated debate on the subject.
This experimental 911/965 that the factory engineers toyed with was fitted with a V8 supplied by Audi, and as such, was a water-cooled engine. As a result, the experimental vehicle had to be heavily disguised when it was tested on public roads, hence the matte dark-grey paint finish on the road-going experimental version. Many different engines were tested in this experimental vehicle, but the one that resides in the car today is the Audi V8 unit.
The 965 project was canned shortly after CEO Peter Schutz’s departure, with Porsche realising they didn’t have the financial capabilities to do both the 911 Turbo and 965. Ulrich Bez decided the company couldn’t do without the 911 Turbo, a keen profit maker for the company. Thus the 964 Turbo made it to production, while the 965 project was consigned to the history books. Though most mules were crushed at the time, a lone prototype stills resides at the Porsche Museum today.


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Explore Bobry in Russia
Bobry in the region of Tverskaya is a town in Russia - some 167 mi or ( 269 km ) West of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Current time in Bobry is now 09:27 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Kudryavtsevo, Ladnoye, Ivankovo, Deryushino, and Smolensk. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Kudryavtsevo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Bobry ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
two women in pantyhose in Eastern Europe
These women got off the bus and they seemed to be very upset about something at each other. They kept on arguing, not noticing me filming their legs. It is very common to see women there in pantyhose. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Selizharovo is an urban locality and the administrative center of Selizharovsky District of Tver Oblast, Russia situated at the confluence of the Selizharovka and the Volga Rivers. Population: 6,725; 7,330; 7,668. It was first mentioned in chronicles in 1504. At Selizharovo, there is a 350-meter-tall guyed TV mast, built in 1971.
Selizharovka is a river in Tver Oblast, Russia, a left tributary of the Volga River. It is one of the uppermost substantial tributaries of the Volga. A settlement of Selizharovo is located at its mouth.
Selizharovsky District is an administrative and municipal district, one of the 36 in Tver Oblast, Russia.
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World Wildlife Day 2024 will be celebrated on March 3, 2024 around the globe. Last year, it was celebrated based on theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation”.
About 200 to 350 million individuals across the globe are citizens of, or live in close proximity to, forests and use a variety of ecosystem services that woodlands and forest species offer, such as nutrition, housing, power, and medications.
Land area (a measurement of the total amount of land on Earth) maintained by indigenous populations, which includes some of the most biologically forest areas on the planet, accounts for about 28% of the total land area on Earth. This places’ personal and economic well-being as well as their local cultures are all supported by these venues. The 3rd of March is marked yearly on the Globe Wildlife Day Calendar as a day to commemorate and promote awareness of both the biodiversity and animals of the world.
The purpose of this special day is to promote wildlife interest and promote people to learn about the wide range of plants and animals all around the globe. Another way of saying this is that it is the commemoration of all the wonderful species that call Earth home.
World Wildlife Day 2024 Date
|Event||World Wildlife Day|
|World Wildlife Day 2024 Date||March 3, 2024|
|World Wildlife Day 2025 Date||March 3, 2025|
|World Wildlife Day 2026 Date||March 3, 2026|
|Theme||“Partnerships for wildlife conservation”|
World Wildlife Day History & Significance
In 2013, December 20, the UN General Assembly celebrated and elevated awareness of plants and animals on our globe on March 3rd, and declared the day to be World Wildlife Day. The UN General Assembly recognized vegetation and fauna’s significance and reiterated the inherent worth and variety of nature.
Following the UN’s declaration, Planet Wildlife Day was devoted to raising awareness about the continuously changing universe and all the species under risk from human activities.
A UNGA resolution called on the CITES Secretariat to help coordinate World Wildlife Day throughout the world. Today it is a crucial day for animals.
Wildlife Protection Projects & Legal Acts
- Project Elephant:Project Elephant began in 1992 to save the elephants & their ecosystem in India. They developed seasonal pathways as well, but they put more emphasis on the use of scientific and deliberate management practices. As a result, this initiative not only showcases the domestic elephants’ well-being, but also tackles the human-elephant conflict.
- Project Tiger: In 1972, Project Tiger was started and part of its goal was to conserve the natural habitat for other species as well. This study was partially sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Science. Project Elephant was formed in 1992 to preserve the elephants and their environment in India’s Ranthambore National Park. In addition, they created migratory routes, although they focused more on using intentional and scientific methods. Additionally, the effort highlights the well-being of both elephants and combatting human-elephant conflict.
- UNDP Sea Turtle Project:The Olive Ridley Turtle initiative at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, was launched in November 1999 to preserve the Olive Ridley Turtles. The project involves the design and creation of a sea turtle reproductive map for ten coastal states in India, with a special emphasis on the state of Odisha. Coastal habitats and breeding sites were discovered, as well as migratory pathways used by the sea turtles.
- Crocodile Conservation Project:An initiative was launched to preserve crocodiles by the Indian government. We all know that the species of crocodiles is approaching extinction. Our main objective is to preserve the crocodile species and the surrounding ecosystem. It would help with the preservation of wild populations by expanding captive breeding, routine maintenance, and participant roles.
Finally, let’s all look at the Indian govt’s many environmental and biodiversity acts, which they just enacted.
- Indian Forests Act, 1927
- Fisheries Act, 1897
- Mining And Mineral Development Regulation Act, 1957
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Prevention of Cruelty To Animals, 1960
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- Environment Protection Act, 1986
- Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Rights) Act, 2006
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002
World Wildlife Day 2024 Quotes
- “Children who spent time in green spaces between the ages of seven and twelve tend to think of nature as magical. As adults they are the people most likely to be indignant about lack of nature protection, while those who have had no such experience tend to regard nature as hostile or irrelevant and are indifferent to its loss. By expurgating nature from children’s lives we are depriving the environment of its champions for the future.” (Isabella Tree)
- “It seems everything in nature that has beauty, also has a price.
Let the value of our planets wildlife be to nature and nature alone.” (Paul Oxton)
- “Natural selection has a new aspect, one that is psychological denial. Such denial where the individual benefits as an individual from his ability to deny the truth even though society as a whole, which he is apart, suffers”. (Paul Greenberg)
- “If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save things that they love.” (Steve Irwin)
- “If we don’t have a place for nature in our heart, how can we expect nature to have a place for us.” (Abhijit Naskar)
Frequently Asked Questions
World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 every year.
Last year, the theme of this important day was “Partnerships for wildlife conservation”.
We celebrate World Wildlife Day for raising awareness regarding issues that impact wildlife.


Partnering with SmartFocus to help them on their digital transformation journey
The Low Down
SmartFocus are a leader in omni-channel marketing. Their solution helps turn customer data into powerful, personalised campaigns that convert browsers into buyers, and turn buyers into loyal customers. Working with companies such as Selfridges, Mercedes-Benz and French Connection they enable global brands to execute millions of data driven campaigns and billions of personalised interactions each year connecting customers via email, mobile, social, web and other channels.
SmartFocus had many business issues. They had a very over customised Salesforce. In order to go from quote-to-cash they had to go across three different platforms, which led to siloed teams across the business. Due to the complexity of the system and processes, internal teams instead decided to just work away from the CRM system and use their own spreadsheets to manage data. This led to communication and data quality issues as key information was stored all over the place and really understanding where they were with client contracts was a huge issue and having detrimental business impact.
Complete Digital Transformation
SmartFocus went through a complete digital transformation, they changed everything. They implemented a whole new version of Salesforce. They wanted to go with out of the box technology and to standardise their processes. In order to do this they wanted to use the leading tools on the market, that already had many of the processes built in, so Salesforce was the obvious solution for them. Salesforce CPQ specifically, for their quote-to-cash transformation. With Salesforce CPQ’s guided selling, the team at SmartFocus feel better equipped to provide their customers with the best solution packages for them.
This transformation journey has been all about being able to automate processes. Forecasting and financial reporting is now 100% automated. From billing through to revenue recognition, Salesforce CPQ has transformed how SmartFocus are looking at numbers.
One Centralised System
Since moving everything onto one centralised system on the Salesforce platform, cross team working has dramatically improved. The whole business now has better access to data which has led to sales cycles becoming shorter. Teams are having the right conversations about how they can use all the data they now have to make smarter, data driven decisions on how they can improve internal processes and most importantly how they can improve the experience they are delivering to their customers.
Another major benefit they have seen since the system has gone live is teamwork, collaboration and understanding where they are in the customer life cycle. SmartFocus have better visibility into contract renewals, the customers they need to communicate with and customers that are at risk of churn. They are now using data to drive action.
Salesforce Managed Service
SmartFocus used to have a big internal operations team but since moving to the new Salesforce platform, they have reduced this to just one individual and they have outsourced their day to day Salesforce management to Wipro’s Managed Service team. SmartFocus never thought they would be able to be so light on their admin and requirement needs but because the processes are a lot more streamlined now they can work with a third party to help them manage the platform. Wipro have now become an extended part of the SmartFocus team.
“Wipro were fantastic, from the beginning. They are strong communicators, collaborated very well with internal teams and the other partners we were working with on this project. They communicated weekly with us and they really became part of the team within the business and everyone got to know them quite well.”
Aishling Finnegan, Operations Director, SmartFocus
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Hello #Friends of Sonobudoyo, Happy 94th Youth Pledge Day in 2022!
On this 2022 Youth Pledge Day, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has the theme "United to Build the Nation". With this theme, it is hoped that it can be an inspiration for the young generation of Indonesia today to always Unite Build the Nation to bring the Indonesian nation to a better direction.
But did you know, before the Youth Pledge was held on October 28, 1928, 10 years earlier a Cultural Congress had been held?
The Cultural Congress was held in Surakarta in 1918. According to Prof. Rudolf Mrazek is like a cultural manifestation, this congress is a renaissance of Javanese language and culture that paved the way for Indonesian nationalism.
This Cultural Congress was recorded as having 15 meetings with different objectives, themes and agreements. Through this Cultural Congress, we know where the direction of Indonesian culture is coming from, and from the outskirts of Surakarta, this nation has begun to knit its culture.
The collection is one of the photo collections of the Java Instituut Congress in Bali in 1937 belonging to the Sonobudoyo Museum. The congress had discussions related to "Culture and History" regarding the life of the Balinese people.
Greetings Museum Friends, Museum in My Heart!

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If you own a house or a business, you’re probably always trying to find a way to cut down on your energy costs and reduce your monthly utility bills. While you can do that by changing your habits, installing energy efficient appliances, or making renovations that will improve the energy efficiency of the building, not enough people consider heat recovery units as a solution. Heat recovery systems are a great way to save energy and have tons of benefits that make them a smart choice for anyone. Here are some of the major benefits heat recovery technology has to offer.
Better Air Quality
One of the first things you’ll notice with heat recovery systems is the instant improvement in air quality. First of all, heat recovery reduces the amount of condensation in the air, which will automatically make the air more comfortable. It will also protect the integrity of your walls and inner structures. And since your air will be much less humid, there is much less chance for rot and mould to form. The system’s ventilators will also drive pollutants like pollen out of the building.
Re-use Your Business’s Energy Losses
Depending on your line of business, there might be a lot of energy being deployed and dissipated in the air by various appliances. Instead of letting this energy go to waste, you can always reuse it using heat recovery technology. For instance, you could equip your boilers with flue economisers so that the energy lost is redirected to heat the boiler’s feedwater. Another benefit of flue economisers is that they will allow you to increase your boiler’s lifespan by protecting it from sudden temperature rises. You’ll also be able to improve the air quality for your employees while keeping them warm during wintertime and cool during summertime.
Compact in Size
Another great thing about heat recovery systems is that they can fit virtually anywhere. Some units can be installed in a hot-press in your kitchen. While the main control unit will usually be located in your kitchen or utility room, some companies like BPC ventilation sell units that can be installed in your attic, basement or adjoining garage. If you want to know more about BPC’s products and services, you can visit https://www.bpcventilation.com/.
Reduces Overall Energy Costs and Carbon Emissions
One of the most important aspects of heat recovery systems is how much they allow you to save on heating costs. Since the air in the building is constant, you don’t have to spend as much on heating, which is a definite plus. And if you personally, or your business, are serious about your environment impact, they also allow you to reduce the amount of carbon emissions your business or household produces.
Heat recovery technology offers tonnes of advantages whether it’s for commercial or residential use. If you weren’t familiar with the technology, we strongly suggest you contact a contractor today to see if it’s the right choice for you.


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When you own a boat in Canada, whether you have purchased it brand new from a dealership or bought one on the secondary market from a broker or private seller, there are regulations that you need to follow so that you can legally put the boat in the water. There are regulations set forth by Transport Canada, the government department in charge of regulating vessels both commercial and recreational that you need to adhere to so you can get the proper documentation for your boat. In Canada, there are licences available, and there are registry certificates available, and there are differences between the two that you need to note. When you ask what is the difference between a licence and registration, you will see that each has different requirements attached to them.
Getting a Licence for Your Vessel
Any pleasure craft in Canada needs to get a licence, unless you opt to go through the governmental process for registration or your vessel uses a motor that is less than ten horsepower. Also, if you recently purchased the vessel, you are granted a ninety-day grace period before you need a licence, but you still must maintain documentation on the vessel that shows you maintain ownership of the craft. There is no fee to get a licence from Transport Canada, and there are forms you need to file with the agency so that you can obtain your licence.
Getting a Registration for Your Vessel
There are cases where you may want or need to get a registry certificate for your vessel instead, and this will help to spell out to you what is the difference between a licence and registration. With registration, you need to obtain registration if your vessel is used for commercial purposes or if you have a marine mortgage on the vessel. Also, there are fees associated with registering your vessel so that you can become part of the government registry. Registration also requires that your vessel bear exterior and interior markings to denote the name of the vessel, the port of registry, the registry number and the tonnage of your vessel.
Help with a Licence or Registration
Know that you know what is the difference between a licence and registration if you need assistance with filing either process with Transport Canada, here at Canadian Vessel Registry Center Corp. we can help you. Our agency can assist you with making sure your forms are filled out correctly, and you provide the right documentation, so the process goes smoothly for you. You can make use of the online forms on our site to do everything quickly so that you can get your licence or registration without a hassle.

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At a high-level event in November organized by WWF, Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for the Environment, declared for the first time that the Commission will consider developing an EU action plan to halt deforestation.
He said the Commission was “reviewing the wider FLEGT Action Plan, and considering a deforestation action plan. Illegal timber is a scourge, but isn’t the only cause of deforestation. Over the coming months, we will be looking more closely at other policies that might be effective against deforestation.”
The same message was repeated by Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström on 7 December at a conference in Amsterdam on sustainable supply chains, hosted by the incoming Dutch Presidency.
Member States are also making the case: At a COP 21 side-event, the UK announced its support for the Commission’s decision to launch a feasibility study into an EU action plan, its commitment to work with the Commission on it, and its hope that it will be robust, well-resourced and involve wide consultation with stakeholders.
Days later, five Member States (UK, Netherlands, Germany, France and Denmark) signed the Amsterdam Declaration “towards eliminating deforestation from agricultural commodities chains with European countries” supporting, amongst other things, 100 per cent sustainable palm oil. They also committed themselves again to eliminating deforestation from their supply chains.
The EU is one of the largest drivers of deforestation in the world through its consumption of agricultural commodities such as soy, beef, palm oil, sugar or cocoa. Addressing its role in deforestation by reforming policies that deal with consumption, trade and investment, bioenergy and aid is essential. A process developing a deforestation action plan would be a positive first step.


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Wow, May is sure flying by so quickly. Well, suprise, suprise, we are actually having Spring in New England. The weather has been beautfilly for the most part, we are getting some rainy days, but it's nice and warm also. No complaints here :) Below are my Instagram nature pictures for the week of May 21 to May 25.
|Green all around...|
|Old Picture in Vermont...|
|Rainy days are not my favorite but it does wonders to nature.|
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Since debuting in 1959, the annual Grammy Awards have become the most prestigious music awards show in the U.S.
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences hands out dozens of trophies every year. But for every Grammy category that’s subject to endless speculation and debate, there’s another one you’ve probably never heard of.
Part of that, of course, is that the telecast doesn’t spotlight every single person who wins an award, so a lot of these categories are mostly known to industry folks. But it’s also because the Grammys have had some strange, niche and questionable categories over the years.
The Grammys are aware of this. In 2012, the number of categories went from 109 to 78. As of this year, that number is back up to 83. Here are 10 — five former, five current — categories you didn’t know existed.
Categories That No Longer Exist:
Best Disco Recording
While we’re hardly disco snobs, this might be the most embarrassing Grammy category simply because it existed for one year. It was created in 1980, by which point disco as a genre was already on the decline. Realizing their error, the Recording Academy axed it after just one person — Gloria Gaynor — nabbed the trophy. She would survive, but the category would not.
Best Polka Album
While polka was a culturally relevant music genre when the Grammys started in 1959, it’s astounding to think this category persisted until 2009. How many people were even making quality polka albums into the 21st century, you ask? Well, how’s this for an example: Every year from 1988 to 2009, only three artists won the award. And one of them, Jimmy Sturr, has 18 best polka album wins to his name. Apparently unwilling to fuel his polka power grab any further, the Grammys ended the category in 2009.
Best Performance by an Orchestra or Instrumentalist with Orchestra – Primarily Not Jazz or for Dancing
Here’s a category that just rolls off the tongue. So let’s break it down. This category honors a performance — not the song itself — from an entire orchestra or a solo instrumentalist backed by an orchestra. Key caveat: No one can dance to this recording! Or at least when the orchestra recorded this performance, they shouldn’t have intended the music for dancing purposes. And let’s keep in mind that best orchestral performance was an entirely separate category alongside this one, so…why did this category exist? The Grammys must have asked themselves that same question, because after 1964, it was gone.
Best Pop Instrumental Album
Instrumental pop albums (shout-out to Herb Alpert!) were certainly relevant in the ’60s, but pretty much went out of vogue with Lawrence Welk. It’s not crazy that an pop instrumental album category existed, but it is crazy that it existed until the 2015 Grammys — especially since there was a best pop instrumental performance category until 2012. For the 2015 Grammys, we just have best instrumental album, best New Age album and best jazz instrumental album — which means there’s still more than enough room at the Grammys for albums of background music that often don’t even hit the Billboard 200.
Best Contemporary (R&R) Solo Vocal Performance – Male or Female
In case you’re wondering, the R&R in the title stands for “rock n’ roll.” So yes, the Grammys invented an abbreviation for rock that never quite caught on. This category only lasted three years, from 1966-68, before they stopped calling rock music “R&R” like an out-of-touch grandfather.
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
While this isn’t a ridiculous category, you gotta wonder how exactly the Grammy voters can confirm the nominated performances were, in fact, improvised. How do they know the artists aren’t writing these solos ahead of time and then just pretending to improvise in the studio or on stage? And if you play a few bars of a familiar melody during an improvisation, is it suddenly no longer improv? It’s a distinction worth asking — until 2009, this was best jazz instrumental solo, which was more inclusive.
Best Boxed/Special Limited Edition
If you love music but can’t carry a tune, play an instrument or operate studio equipment, this is your best shot at winning a Grammy. Obviously a lot of design talent goes into this category, but it is the Recording Academy that created the Grammys — so it’s odd to have a category entirely pertaining to design.
Best Album Notes
Especially when it comes to career-comprehensive collections, album liner notes can become essays on par with a college thesis. But did you know that every year, someone gets a Grammy for writing liner notes to CDs that no one is buying? The real travesty, however, is that Kanye West‘s Yeezus wasn’t nominated for this category. Yeezus was the 4’33” (also commonly interpreted as composer John Cage’s four minutes and 33 seconds of silence) of album notes.
Best Historical Album
This category is essentially best reissue. Did you know someone gets Grammys for putting compilations together and/or adding bonus tracks to existing albums? In other words, take a classic record, slap some demos on it and you got yourself a Grammy.
Best Surround Sound Album
Apparently producer of the year, best engineered album and best remixed recording weren’t enough — in 2005, the Grammys created a special category just to honor surround sound. FYI, it’s one of the few categories open to both classical and non-classical albums.


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Sophia Perlman & Adrean Faruggia
“Perlman’s approach is all at once soulful, gut-wrenching, funky and provocative”
-Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, The WholeNote Magazine
Since completing her studies at Humber College in Toronto, Sophia Perlman has become a fixture of the Ontario jazz and blues scene. Her musicality, old-soul voice and skill as an improviser have made her a first-call featured singer with some of the top ensembles and musicians in the country. In addition to performing and touring with her own quartet, she is found performing regularly with numerous artists and ensembles, including Adrean Farrugia, The Toronto Jazz Orchestra, The Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, The Toronto Rhythm Initiative, The Vipers, and Chuck Jackson’s Big Bad Blues Band.
Early choral training, and a knack for picking out harmony nurtured a deep love for singing with others, and Sophia can often be found collaborating with other vocalists – including Terra Hazelton, Julie Michels, Alex Samaras and Tyler Yarema. From 2008-2013, she worked with the Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s OPERAtion KIDS outreach program, and during her tenure worked with close to 2000 elementary aged students in Toronto creating music and opera, as well as instructing two of their choruses for children as young as 3.
Her most recent recording Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia: Alive at Musideum was released in 2012. She is also heard on numerous other recordings – fronting two albums by The Vipers, and as a featured guest on Adrean Farrugia’s Ricochet (JUNO Award nominee, Contemporary Jazz), Brandi Disterheft’s Debut (JUNO Award winner, Traditional Jazz), as well as recordings by The Toronto Jazz Orchestra, The Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, Jesse Barksdale, Mike Fields, Chuck Jackson and many others.


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During my years as director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, I had the privilege of working with and supporting the efforts of phenomenally innovative and successful farmers and ranchers across America. Every farmer I interacted with knew their success was the result of reliance on sound science, which created the most productive agricultural production system in the world.
The scientific base of the U.S. departments of Agriculture, Interior and Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — particularly efforts related to food and agriculture, the environment, natural resources, climate change, water, alternative energy — has been decimated in the recent past.
The Washington Post’s analysis of employment data from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management suggests that, during just the first two years of the current administration, over 1,600 scientists had left government service. Government agencies continue to be hard pressed to attract scientific talent; over 50% of vacancies at many agencies remain unfilled.
Every time I thought the destruction of the scientific base couldn’t get worse, it did. Case in point — the fake data and made-up rationale used to essentially gut and relocate my former agency, NIFA, and the Economic Research Service from Washington, D.C., to Kansas City. The agencies’ ability to convene and deploy the best knowledge, ideas and funding to, for example, enhance farm productivity and profitability, mitigate the impacts of droughts and extreme weather events, address nutritional needs and the obesity epidemic and diminish environmental degradation and other societal challenges have been hamstrung.
This destruction of the scientific base could potentially result in decades-long negative impacts on farmers, consumers and our nation’s international trade. We have read in the media that farmers and ranchers are finding it harder to access data and usable information because of USDA staff upheavals and shortages. Some farmers are worried about the viability of their agricultural operations in light of climate change and the extreme weather events, including the unseasonal torrential rains, droughts and wildfires in farm country.
During the past almost four years, we have seen the evisceration of the scientific base within the USDA that supports myriad efforts, such as genetics and breeding, pest management, food safety, forestry, soil conservation, economics and trade. It’ll take years to rebuild the robust science-based system that had been in place.
Needless to say, the above, combined with the disinvestment or elimination of programs in other parts of the U.S. scientific enterprise — in the basic sciences, health and biomedical sciences, public health, mental health and drug abuse, energy sciences, climate science, oceanic and atmospheric sciences, to name a few — indicates that nothing is safe in the misguided vision and actions we have seen during the past few years.
The current administration’s policies are an existential threat to our nation’s vaunted scientific and educational enterprise. Science is denigrated and disparaged. Political expediency pushes the science aside and instead, foists fiction. Instead of being empowered, scientists have been censored or forced to recant or change conclusions, contrary to the data and evidence.
The many heartbreaking conversations I have had with scientists and educators from across our nation invariably ends with the question: What can be done to stop this madness?
I exhort all Americans to come together to mount a coordinated effort to stop this madness and wanton destruction of our nation’s scientific and educational capacity and infrastructure.
Absent a change in direction, the outcomes of this administration’s efforts to destroy the scientific and educational enterprise will mean the death knell of American food and agricultural innovation and global competitiveness. Indeed, innovations from other countries, particularly China, have now surpassed those of the United States.
All of us have an opportunity to rebuild the trust in science and government and reverse the disinvestment in and destruction of the American scientific enterprise.
I urge the agricultural community to choose science over fiction.

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